Oocyte Physiology and Development in Domestic Animals

Oocyte Physiology and Development in Domestic Animals reviews the most recent advances in the research of physiological and biochemical mechanisms underlying oocyte growth and development, providing readers with the fundamental understanding of these key processes and summarizing this important field of research. The book covers multiple molecular and physiological mechanisms including initiation of oocyte growth during folliculogenesis and in vitro follicle culture to support oocyte competence, that are critical to health and quality. Physiological process ranging from gene expression to metabolism will be covered with an eye toward using these factors to uncover biomarkers that will further advance the field. In addition, the text looks at the effects of in vitro maturation environments on oocyte quality and developmental outcome.

Rebecca L. Krisher is Research Director at the National Foundation of Fertility Research.

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.

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.

This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.