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Mitochondrial distribution and function in oocytes and early embryos
1 Jul 2000
Abstract excerpt
Active mitochondria relocate during oocyte maturation or fertilization in several species. Detailed studies with hamster oocytes and early embryos reveal a pattern of active mitochondria migrating to surround the pronuclei to form a pattern that persists through the early cleavage stages. Although the functional significance of this relocation is unknown, it appears to be an important part of normal development...
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