Proteomics in Reproduction Research

Dear Colleagues,

Proteomics is a very complex field of science that studies a wide variety of proteins present in the cells of individual organisms. Individual proteins subjected to constantly acting environmental factors undergo different expressions depending on the location, phase of the cell cycle, and interaction with other cells. From the point of view of reproductive biology, it seems important to catalog proteins, as well as to select markers involved in the processes related to oocyte maturation, fertilization (both under physiological and in vitro conditions), or implantation of the embryo in the uterus.

Recent studies have emphasized the need to analyze the expression of proteins located within the reproductive system. Moreover, it has been suggested that within the reproductive system, there is a pool of stem cells capable of differentiating into other types of cells, including cancer cells. In addition, understanding the mechanism of interactions between individual proteins would help to elucidate the causes of infertility while ensuring the development of infertility treatment diagnostics for both animals and humans. The identification of individual proteins could also increase the efficiency of oocyte in vitro maturation.

This Special Issue of the journal Proteomes focuses on “Proteomics in Reproduction Research” and welcomes both original research articles and review papers that deal with proteins involved in the processes related to oocyte maturation, fertilization, or embryo implantation in the uterus, as well as cell interaction and communication during folliculogenesis.

Prof. Dr. Bartosz Kempisty
Dr. Wiesława Kranc
Guest Editors

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