Oocyte physiology and development in domestic animals / edited by R. Krisher.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Krisher, Rebecca.

Wiley InterScience (Online service)

Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Domestic animals--Embryology.

Domestic animals.

Ovum--Physiology.

Ovum.

Physiology.

Embryology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

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Place of Publication:

Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013.

System Details:

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Summary:

The oocyte is a complex and fascinating cell that serves as the foundation of embryonic growth. This single cell is the basis of development from a newly fertilized zygote to a functioning multicellular organism. Oocyte Physiology and Development in Domestic Animals provides valuable and focused coverage of the physiology and development of oocytes vital to unlocking the molecular mechanisms that control oocyte developmental competence in reproductive processes. Oocyte Physiology and Development in Domestic Animals provides a wide breadth of information on physiology of oocytes. Chapters look at a variety of biochemical mechanisms at play within the oocyte during key developmental stages. Advances such as biomarker discovery and rigorous oocyte competence screening are covered, as well as the molecular and systems biology approaches being implemented during in vitro oocyte maturation. Providing comprehensive coverage of this advancing field of research, Oocyte Physiology and Development in Domestic Animals will be of interest to anyone working in the animal and reproductive sciences. Book jacket.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Oocyte Development before and during Folliculogenesis / Melissa Pepling Pepling, Melissa 1

1.1 Introduction 1

1.2 Germ Cell Cyst and Ovigenous Cord Formation 1

1.3 Meiotic Entry and Progression 4

1.4 Follicle Formation 6

1.5 Follicle Development 9

1.6 Steroid Hormone Signaling in Oocyte Development 13

1.7 Summary 14

References 14

Chapter 2 The In Vitro Culture of Ovarian Follicles: A Brief History and Current Considerations / Bahar Uslu Uslu, Bahar, Joshua Johnson Johnson, Joshua 21

2.1 Introduction 21

2.2 A Brief Historical Review of In Vitro Follicle Culture 23

2.3 State-of-the-Art In Vitro Follicle Culture 24

2.4 The Future of Ovarian Follicle Culture 28

Acknowledgments 29

References 29

Chapter 3 Regulation of Oocyte Meiotic Resumption by Somatic Cells / Masayuki Shimada Shimada, Masayuki 35

3.1 Meiotic Resumption Is Negatively Regulated in a cAMP-Dependent Manner 35

3.2 The Regulation of cAMP Level in Mouse Oocytes 37

3.3 The Expression and Roles of PDEs in both Cumulus Cells and Oocytes in Domestic Animals 38

3.4 Closure of Gap Junctional Communication 39

3.5 How to Activate the ERK1/2 Pathway in Cumulus Cells of COC 43

3.6 ERK1/2 in Cumulus Cells Is Required for Meiotic Resumption 45

3.7 Dynamic Changes of Kinase Activities within Oocytes 47

3.8 Conclusion 49

References 49

Chapter 4 Oocyte-Secreted Factors in Domestic Animals / Jeremy G. Thompson Thompson, Jeremy G., David G. Mottershead Mottershead, David G., Robert B. Gilchrist Gilchrist, Robert B. 55

4.1 Introduction 55

4.2 Historical Background 56

4.3 Localization and Specificity 57

4.4 Structure and Genetic Diversity of Gdf9 and Bmpl5 58

4.5 Signalling Mechanisms of Gdf9 and Bmpl5 60

4.6 Roles of Oocyte-Secreted Factors 61

4.7 Manipulation and Use in Reproductive Technologies 64

4.8 Concluding Remarks 65

References 66

Chapter 5 MicroRNAs in Oocyte Physiology and Development / Dawit Tesfaye Tesfaye, Dawit, Md M. Hossain Hossain, Md M., Karl Schellander Schellander, Karl 71

5.1 Introduction 71

5.2 Biogenesis of miRNA 71

5.3 Recognition and Post-Transcriptional Regulation of Target mRNA by miRNA 73

5.4 miRNA in Germ Cell Differentiation and Oogenesis 74

5.5 Expression and Regulation of miRNA in Oocyte Development 75

5.6 miRNAs in Oocyte Maturation and Competence 77

5.7 miRNAs as Temporal Regulatory Cascades of Maternal mRNA Translation 78

5.8 miRNAs in Oocyte Development in Relation to Endocrine Control 79

5.9 miRNA Regulation of Epigenetic Mechanisms in the Oocyte 79

5.10 Strategic Approaches and Challenges to Study the Role of miRNAs in Oocytes 80

5.11 Concluding Remarks 81

References 81

Chapter 6 Bovine Oocyte Gene Expression: Identification of Functional Regulators of Early Embryogenesis / Swamy K. Tripurani Tripurani, Swamy K., Jianbo Yao Yao, Jianbo, George W. Smith Smith, George W. 85

6.1 Introduction 85

6.2 Potential Contribution of Oocyte-Specific Transcriptional and Post-Transcriptional Regulators to Bovine Oocyte Competence: Available Evidence and Gaps in Knowledge 87

6.3 Maternal Oocyte-Derived Factors Required Specifically for Early Embryogenesis 94

6.4 Functional Genomics Studies of Bovine Oocyte Competence and Early Embryogenesis: Identification of Novel Mediators 99

6.5 Conclusions 104

References 105

Chapter 7 Epigenetic Modifications during Mammalian Oocyte Growth and Meiotic Progression / Claudia Baumann Baumann, Claudia, Maria M. Viveiros Viveiros, Maria M., Rabindranath De La Fuente Fuente, Rabindranath De La 111

7.1 Introduction 111

7.2 Establishment of Epigenetic Modifications during Postnatal Oocyte Growth 112

7.3 Establishment and Maintenance of DNA Methylation during Oocyte Growth 114

7.4 Large-Scale Chromatin Remodeling during Meiotic Division 117

7.5 Environmental Effects Adversely Influencing the Female Gamete 127

7.6 Chromosome-microtubule Interactions in the Mammalian Oocyte 130

7.7 Conclusion 133

References 134

Chapter 8 Oocyte Calcium Homeostasis / Zoltan Machaty Machaty, Zoltan 145

8.1 Significance of Ca²⁺ 145

8.2 Signaling by Ca²⁺ 146

8.3 Ca²⁺ Signaling in Oocytes 150

8.4 Summary 159

References 159

Chapter 9 Oocyte Metabolism and Its Relationship to Developmental Competence / Rebecca L. Krisher Krisher, Rebecca L., Jason R. Herrick Herrick, Jason R. 165

9.1 Introduction 165

9.2 Energy Substrates, In Vivo and In Vitro 167

9.3 Limitations of Oocyte Metabolism Assessment 169

9.4 Mitochondrial Function in the Oocyte 170

9.5 Cattle Oocyte Metabolism 171

9.6 Pig Oocyte Metabolism 173

9.7 Mouse Oocyte Metabolism 173

9.8 Oocyte Metabolism in Other Species 174

9.9 Oocyte Metabolism of Fatty Acids 174

9.10 Oocyte Metabolism Controls Meiosis: A View across Species 176

9.11 Oocyte Metabolism and Redox Balance 178

9.12 The Relationship between Oocyte Metabolism and Oocyte Quality 179

9.13 Maternal Diet and Disease Can Alter Oocyte Metabolism 180

9.14 Oocytes and the Warburg Effect 181

9.15 Conclusions 181

References 182

Chapter 10 Screening for Oocyte Competence / Marc-André Sirard Sirard, Marc-André, Mourad Assidi Assidi, Mourad 191

10.1 Introduction 191

10.2 Concept of Oocyte Competence 191

10.3 Influence of Follicular Parameters on Oocyte Competence 194

10.4 Morphological Changes of the COC Associated with Competence 196

10.5 Biochemical Changes within the COC Associated with Competence 196

10.6 The Use of Coasting to Induce Competence in Large Mammals 197

10.7 The Use of Genomic/Gene Expression in Follicular Cells to Assess Oocyte Competence 198

10.8 The Use of Genomic/Gene Expression in Cumulus Cells to Assess Oocyte Competence 199

10.9 Signaling Pathways Involved in Competence Stimulation 201

10.10 Conclusion 201

References 202

Chapter 11 In Vitro Maturation Environment Affects Developmental Outcome / Pat Lonergan Lonergan, Pat 207

11.1 Introduction 207

11.2 Oocyte Maturation in Vivo 208

11.3 In Vitro Embryo Production 209

11.4 Improving Oocyte Competence before Removal from the Follicle 211

11.5 Improving Oocyte Competence after Removal from the Follicle 212

11.6 Effect of Oocyte Environment on Embryo Gene Expression 213

11.7 Use of IVM in Practice in Cattle 214

11.8 Long-Term Consequences of in Vitro Maturation 215

11.9 Concluding Comments 216

References 216.

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9781118522172

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9781118538074

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99954514665

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