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Oogenesis

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Description for Oogenesis Hardcover. Oogenesis provides an overview of oocyte biology, integrating perspectives of philosophy and science. The text explores the voyage from the formation of the primordial oocyte to embryo development, and discusses ethical considerations on questions involved with in vitro growth and maturation. Editor(s): Coticchio, Giovanni; Albertini, David F.; Santis, Lucia De. Num Pages: 376 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, 42 colour illustrations, 13 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 183 x 20. Weight in Grams: 824.

The oocyte is the largest and most mysterious cell in the body of mammalian organisms. Through its growth and maturation, it reaches extreme levels of specialization, while maintaining at the same time a condition of totipotency. Its unique ability, in co-operation with the spermatozoon, to give rise to a fully developed organism formed from hundreds of different tissues and myriads of individual cells has inspired intellectuals of all ages.

Oogenesis finds impetus and purpose in casting scientific perspective towards this unique cell for the benefit of scientists and assisted reproductive technology (ART) specialists. The authors of the chapters are distinguished authorities ... Read more

From the opening of the book the reader is lead on a fantastic voyage from the formation of the primordial oocyte to the development of the early embryo, passing through crucial processes of oogenesis, such as co-ordination of oocyte and follicle growth, gene expression and organelle reorganization during growth and maturation, epigenetic mechanisms, regulation of meiosis, totipotency, cell polarity, oogenesis in vitro and maternal regulation of early development.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Number of Pages
364
Place of Publication
England, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780857298256
SKU
V9780857298256
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15

Reviews for Oogenesis
From the reviews: “This book reviews the process of oogenesis, including essentially all aspects spanning germ cell formation to ultimate atresia during menopause. … The book is written for both scientists and practitioners in the field of ART, likely including clinicians and embryologists. … This is a well-written and informative book that appears to achieve its goals.” (Kasey Reynolds, ... Read more

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