Research Progress on Oocyte Development
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 369
Special Issue Editor
Interests: fertilisation; oogenesis; oocyte maturation; early development; oncogene; membrane microdomain; signal transduction
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS) is pleased to announce this Special Issue, titled “Research Progress on Oocyte Development”. It aims to bring together the latest advances in understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying oocyte development across diverse model organisms. Recent breakthroughs in genomics, proteomics, and advanced imaging technologies have provided unprecedented insights into oocyte growth, maturation, and the regulatory pathways governing meiotic progression. Moreover, we seek to highlight novel findings related to oogenesis, cytoskeletal dynamics, organelle reorganization, molecular signaling, and epigenetic modifications that shape oocyte competence and fertility. We invite original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and cutting-edge methodologies that address fundamental questions and emerging challenges in oocyte biology. Contributions from studies on external fertilization models, such as Xenopus, are especially welcome, as they offer valuable perspectives on comparative oocyte biology. Keywords include oogenesis, meiosis, oocyte maturation, cytoskeleton, organelle dynamics, signaling pathways, epigenetic regulation, and fertilization. Our goal is to provide a platform for researchers to showcase their innovative work, fostering collaboration and advancing our collective understanding of oocyte development in health and disease.
Prof. Dr. Ken-ichi Sato
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- oocyte maturation
- germ cell development
- folliculogenesis
- oocyte quality
- egg cell development
- oocyte activation
- meiotic progression
- fertility
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