Immunodetection of acetylated alpha ‐tubulin in stony corals: Evidence for the existence of flagella in coral male germ cells
This study focused on the expression pattern of acetylated α‐tubulin (Ac‐α‐Tu), which is involved in male germ cell development in various animals across taxa, to gain a better understanding of male germ cell development in the stony coralEuphyllia ancora. Immunohistochemical analysis of the different stages of male germ cells showed the presence of filamentous Ac ‐α‐Tu in the early to late stages of male germ cells—such as spermatogonia, spermatocytes, and spermatids—as well as in the flagella of mature sperm. Immunocytochemical and transmission electron microscope analyses demonstrated that early‐stage...
Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - December 15, 2017 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Shinya Shikina, Yi ‐Ling Chiu, Chieh‐Jhen Chen, Shih‐Han Yang, Jack I‐Chen Yao, Che‐Chun Chen, Jiou‐Di Wei, Zih‐Fang Shao, Ching‐Fong Chang Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Immunodetection of acetylated alpha ‐tubulin in stony corals: Evidence for the existence of flagella in coral male germ cells
Molecular Reproduction and Development, EarlyView. (Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development)
Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - December 15, 2017 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - December 15, 2017 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Antioxidant responses and deregulation of epigenetic writers and erasers link oxidative stress and DNA methylation in bovine blastocysts
Early mammalian embryos derived from in vitro fertilization are exposed to conditions distinct from the native oviduct ‐uterine environment, including atmospheric oxygen that promotes cellular oxidative stress and alters gene expression. High oxygen partial pressure during embryo development is associated with low pregnancy rates and increased embryonic apoptosis. We investigated how bovine embryos responded to hi gh (20%) or low (5%) oxygen partial pressure during in vitro culture, evaluating levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) as well as changes in the expression of oxidative stress‐ and epigenetic‐related tran...
Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - December 7, 2017 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Monalisa M. Bomfim, Gabriella M. Andrade, Maite del Collado, Juliano R. Sangalli, Patr ícia K. Fontes, Marcelo F.G. Nogueira, Flávio V. Meirelles, Juliano C. da Silveira, Felipe Perecin Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Antioxidant responses and deregulation of epigenetic writers and erasers link oxidative stress and DNA methylation in bovine blastocysts
Molecular Reproduction and Development, EarlyView. (Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development)
Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - December 7, 2017 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

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Molecular Reproduction and Development, Ahead of Print. (Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development)
Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - December 7, 2017 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Meroistic oogenesis of Drosophila, in section in situ
Abstract Some insects, such as Drosophila melanogaster, produce eggs by meroistic oogenesis. In this process, the developing oocyte remains connected by cytoplasmic bridges to its sister “nurse” cells, which synthesize molecules and organelles for the future embryo. In the ovary, shown brighter in this micro‐CT (X‐ray computed tomography) scan of the abdomen of a female fly at 8 h post‐mating, egg‐chambers made of oocyte and nurse cells are lined up progressively in tubules called ovarioles (Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development)
Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - December 4, 2017 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Alexandra L. Mattei, Mariana F. Wolfner Tags: VISIONS: THE ART OF SCIENCE Source Type: research

Epigenetic states of donor cells significantly affect the development of somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) embryos in pigs
In conclusion, our finding using BMSCs versus FFs as donors for nuclear transfer revealed that differences in the initial epigenetic state of donor cells have a remarkable effect on overall nuclear reprogramming of SCNT embryos, wherein donor cells possessing a more open chromatin state are more conducive to nuclear reprogramming. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved (Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development)
Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - December 4, 2017 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Yanhui Zhai, Wei Li, Zhiren Zhang, Yunqing Cao, Zhengzhu Wang, Sheng Zhang, Ziyi Li Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Cry1 deficiency leads to testicular dysfunction and altered expression of genes involved in cell communication, chromatin reorganization, spermatogenesis, and immune response in mouse testis
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - December 1, 2017 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Chong Li, Shiwei Xiao, Jie Hao, Xiaogang Liao, Gang Li Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Mouse meiosis expressed gene 1 is not phosphorylated in vivo
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - December 1, 2017 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Wei Li, Amy S Miner, Ling Zhang, Paul Ratz, Zhibing Zhang Tags: CORRESPONDENCE Source Type: research

Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome and underlying mechanisms in cloned cattle
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - December 1, 2017 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Yifan Rao, Xiuzhu Sun, Na Yang, Fanyi Zhang, Xiaojing Jiang, Linhua Huang, Xiaogai Guo, Weihua Du, Haisheng Hao, Xueming Zhao, Qiuling Jiang, Yan Liu Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

Long ‐term culture of undifferentiated spermatogonia isolated from immature and adult bovine testes
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - December 1, 2017 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors:   Suyatno, Yuka Kitamura, Shuntaro Ikeda, Naojiro Minami, Masayasu Yamada, Hiroshi Imai Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

A Proinflammatory Response of Bovine Endometrial Epithelial Cells to Active Sperm In Vitro
In conclusion, our findings strongly suggest that the active sperm attach to BUECs and trigger uterine local innate immunity with induction of a pro‐inflammatory response that enhances sperm phagocytosis by PMNs. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved (Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development)
Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - December 1, 2017 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: AHMED ESSAM ELWEZA, MOHAMED ABOUL EZZ, TOMAS J ACOSTA, ANUP K TALUKDER, TAKASHI SHIMIZU, HIROYUKI HAYAKAWA, MASAYUKI SHIMADA, KAZUHIKO IMAKAWA, AHMED HAMED ZAGHLOUL, AKIO MIYAMOTO Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Inhibitory effect of a reproductive ‐related serpin on sperm trypsin‐like activity implicates its role in sperm maturation of Penaeus monodon
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - December 1, 2017 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Charoonroj Chotwiwatthanakun, Wanida Santimanawong, Prasert Sobhon, Somjai Wongtripop, Rapeepun Vanichviriyakit Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

ARID1A, a component of SWI/SNF chromatin remodeling complexes, is required for porcine embryo development
Mammalian embryos undergo dramatic epigenetic remodeling that can have a profound impact on both gene transcription and overall embryo developmental competence. Members of the SWI/SNF (Switch/Sucrose non‐fermentable) family of chromatin‐remodeling complexes reposition nucleosomes and alter transcription factor accessibility. These large, multi‐protein complexes possess an SNF2‐type ATPase (either SMARCA4 or SMARCA2) as their core catalytic subunit, and are directed to specific loci by associated subunits. Little is known about the identity of specific SWI/SNF complexes that serve regulatory roles during cleavage de...
Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - November 26, 2017 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Yu ‐Chun Tseng, Birgit Cabot, Ryan A. Cabot Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research