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Calcium-induced dehiscence of cortical granules in Xenopus laevis oocytes

Journal Article · · J. Exp. Zool.; (United States)
Microinjection of 0.1 ..mu..g of Ca/sup + +/ into Xenopus laevis oocytes induces breakdown of the cortical granules. The cortical granules disappeared in both full grown (Stage VI) and small growing (Stage IV) oocytes. Microinjection of Mg/sup + +/, K/sup +/, or Na/sup +/ had no effect on cortical granules in either Stage IV or Stage VI oocytes. Small quantities (0.03 ..mu..g) of Ca/sup + +/ induced dehiscence of the cortical granules only in proximity to the injection site.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN
OSTI ID:
6946066
Journal Information:
J. Exp. Zool.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Exp. Zool.; (United States) Vol. 210:1; ISSN JEZOA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English