vitelline envelope

A glycoprotein-based structure that lies outside the plasma membrane and surrounds the egg before fertilization. [GOC:dph, ISBN:0878932437]
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2008
2008
Analysis of vitelline envelope synthesis and composition during early oocyte development in gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata).
The oocyte vitelline envelope (VE) of gilthead seabream is composed of four known zona pellucida (ZP) proteins, ZPBa, ZPBb, ZPC… (More)
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2008
2008
Purified trout egg vitelline envelope proteins VEbeta and VEgamma polymerize into homomeric fibrils from dimers in vitro.
The rainbow trout egg vitelline envelope (VE) is composed of three proteins, called VEalpha ( approximately 58-60kDa Mr), VEbeta… (More)
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2005
2005
Mass spectrometric evidence that proteolytic processing of rainbow trout egg vitelline envelope proteins takes place on the egg.
The rainbow trout egg vitelline envelope (VE) is constructed of three proteins, called VEalpha,VEbeta, and VEgamma, that are… (More)
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2003
2003
Ovarian follicle ultrastructure in the teleost Synbranchus marmoratus (Bloch, 1795), with special reference to the vitelline envelope development.
Synbranchus marmoratus is a protogynous diandric teleost fish widely distributed throughout South America. The aim of this work… (More)
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2003
2003
Characterization of the acrosome reaction-inducing substance in Xenopus (ARISX) secreted from the oviductal pars recta onto the vitelline envelope.
We previously demonstrated that Xenopus sperm undergo an acrosome reaction on the vitelline envelope (VE) in response to the… (More)
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2002
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2002
Histopathological assessment of gonadal tissue in wild fishes
Histology offers a powerful tool in the study of reproductive health of fishes. It is routinely used for sex verification… (More)
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2002
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2002
Ovarian follicle growth, maturation, and ovulation in teleost fish
Knowledge of ovarian follicle growth, maturation, and ovulation in teleosts is important to many aspects of basic and biomedical… (More)
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1997
1997
Gamete Interactions in Xenopus laevis: Identification of Sperm Binding Glycoproteins in the Egg Vitelline Envelope
A quantitative assay was developed to study the interaction of Xenopus laevis sperm and eggs. Using this assay it was found that… (More)
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1996
1996
Vitelline envelope formation during oogenesis in Bufo arenarum.
The formation of vitelline envelope (VE) during the oogenesis of Bufo arenarum (Amphibia Anura) is described. At the stage of… (More)
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1995
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1995
Positive selection is a general phenomenon in the evolution of abalone sperm lysin.
Lysin is a 16kDa acrosomal protein used by abalone sperm to create a hole in the egg vitelline envelope (VE). The interaction of… (More)
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