Zona pellucida - Wikipedia
The zona pellucida (Latin meaning "transparent zone") is the specialized area surrounding mammalian oocytes (eggs). It is also known as an egg coat. The zona pellucida is essential for oocyte growth and fertilization
Zona pellucida: Anatomy and function - Kenhub
2024年2月21日 · The zona pellucida (ZP) is an extracellular matrix layer that forms between the cell membrane of the oocyte and the first layer of granulosa cells during primary ovarian follicle development. This layer measures about 5 to 10 μm in thickness and is composed of four main glycoproteins: ZP1, ZP2, ZP3 and ZP4.
Zona pellucida - Embryology
5 天之前 · (Latin, zona pellucida = transparent zone) The zona pellucida (ZP) is a specialized extracellular matrix surrounding the developing oocyte (egg, ovum) within each follicle within the ovary.
Zona pellucida genes and proteins and human fertility - PMC
The zona pellucida (ZP) is an extracellular matrix (ECM) that surrounds all mammalian oocytes, eggs, and embryos and plays vital roles during oogenesis, fertilization, and preimplantation development.
Female fertility and the zona pellucida - PMC - PubMed Central …
The zona pellucida (ZP) is a relatively thick extracellular matrix (ECM) that surrounds all mammalian oocytes, eggs, and preimplantation embryos, from monotremes that lay eggs to placental mammals (Wassarman and Litscher, 2016; Wassarman and Litscher, 2021).
New Insights into the Mammalian Egg Zona Pellucida - PMC
The zona pellucida (ZP) is an extracellular matrix that is synthesized during follicular development and finally surrounds the plasma membrane of the oocyte and preimplantation embryo of mammals. ZP functions are related to important events that take place during oocyte formation, fertilization, and early embryo development.
Zona Pellucida - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
The Zona Pellucida is an extracellular matrix that surrounds eggs and early embryos, playing a crucial role in initial gamete recognition, preventing polyspermy, and protecting the embryo during its journey through the oviduct before implantation. You might find these chapters and articles relevant to this topic.
Structure and function of the mammalian egg zona pellucida
1999年10月15日 · The zona pellucida is a thick extracellular coat that surrounds all mammalian eggs and preimplantation embryos. The zona pellucida supports communication between oocytes and follicle cells during oogenesis; protects oocytes, eggs, and embryos during development, and regulates interactions between ov …
Zona Pellucida Proteins, Fibrils, and Matrix - PubMed
2020年6月20日 · The zona pellucida (ZP) is an extracellular matrix that surrounds all mammalian oocytes, eggs, and early embryos and plays vital roles during oogenesis, fertilization, and preimplantation development.
Mammalian zona pellucida glycoproteins: structure and function …
2012年2月3日 · The zona pellucida is an acellular translucent sulfated glycoproteinaceous matrix, which is synthesized and secreted by oocytes during follicular development. Its thickness (1–27 nm), protein content (1–30 ng) and rigidity varies from species to species (Phillip and Shalgi 1980; Wassarman 2008).