Exogenous Molecule and Organelle Delivery in Oogenesis

Results Probl Cell Differ. 2017:63:3-16. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-60855-6_1.

Abstract

Recent discoveries on the delivery of small- and large-size molecules and organelles to the oocytes/eggs from external sources, such as surrounding somatic cells, body fluids, and sperm, change our understanding of female germ cells' (oocytes and eggs) self-containment and individuality. In this chapter, we will summarize present-day knowledge on sources and presumptive functions of different types of exogenous molecules and organelles delivered to the animal oocytes and eggs.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Female
  • Male
  • Oocytes / cytology*
  • Oocytes / metabolism*
  • Oogenesis*
  • Organelles / metabolism*
  • Spermatozoa / metabolism