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Germ Cells

Known as: Gamete, Cells, Germ-Line, Haploid nucleated cell 
Gametes, also known as sex cells or germ cells, are the cells that come together during fertilization or conception in organisms that reproduce… Expand
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Adult Germ Cell TumorCentral Nervous System ChoriocarcinomaCentral Nervous System Germ Cell TumorCervical Yolk Sac Tumor
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Structure of primordial sex cellStructure of zygote

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Review
2019
Review
2019
DNA Methylation Reprogramming during Mammalian Development
DNA methylation (5-methylcytosine, 5mC) is a major form of DNA modification in the mammalian genome that plays critical roles in… Expand
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2019
Review
2019
The cytogenetic constitution of human blastocysts: insights from comprehensive chromosome screening strategies
BACKGROUND Embryos that are able to form blastocysts have succeeded in activating their genome and differentiating into two cell… Expand
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2019
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2019
Physiologic functions of PP2A: Lessons from genetically modified mice.
Protein Phosphatase 2A (PP2A) encompasses a large family of Ser/Thr phosphatases, consisting of a catalytic C subunit and a… Expand
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2018
Review
2018
The roles of metallothioneins in carcinogenesis
Metallothioneins (MTs) are small cysteine-rich proteins that play important roles in metal homeostasis and protection against… Expand
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2018
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2018
Klinefelter Syndrome: Integrating Genetics, Neuropsychology, and Endocrinology.
Although first identified over 70 years ago, Klinefelter syndrome (KS) continues to pose substantial diagnostic challenges, as… Expand
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2018
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2018
Fertility preservation options in transgender people: A review
Gender affirming procedures adversely affect the reproductive potential of transgender people. Thus, fertility preservation… Expand
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2018
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2018
piRNAs and PIWI proteins: regulators of gene expression in development and stem cells
ABSTRACT PIWI proteins and Piwi-interacting RNAs (piRNAs) have established and conserved roles in repressing transposable… Expand
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2018
Review
2018
Non-oncogenic roles of TAp73: from multiciliogenesis to metabolism
The p53 family of transcription factors (p53, p63 and p73) covers a wide range of functions critical for development, homeostasis… Expand
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2018
Review
2018
Origins of lifetime health around the time of conception: causes and consequences
Parental environmental factors, including diet, body composition, metabolism, and stress, affect the health and chronic disease… Expand
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2016
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2016
Revised guidelines for good practice in IVF laboratories (2015).
STUDY QUESTION Which recommendations can be provided by the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology Special… Expand
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