Oocyte Physiology and Development in Domestic Animals reviews the most recent advances in the research of physiological and biochemical mechanisms underlying oocyte growth and development, providing readers with the fundamental understanding of these key processes and summarizing this important field of research. The book covers multiple molecular and physiological mechanisms including initiation of oocyte growth during folliculogenesis and in vitro follicle culture to support oocyte competence, that are critical to health and quality. Physiological process ranging from gene expression to metabolism will be covered with an eye toward using these factors to uncover biomarkers that will further advance the field. In addition, the text looks at the effects of in vitro maturation environments on oocyte quality and developmental outcome.
Edited by:
Rebecca Krisher (University of Illinois USA) Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 254mm,
Width: 178mm,
Spine: 16mm
Weight: 629g ISBN:9780470959206 ISBN 10: 0470959207 Pages: 248 Publication Date:26 April 2013 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Rebecca L. Krisher is Research Director at the National Foundation of Fertility Research.