Gametes - The Oocyte

ISBN-13: 9780521479950 / Angielski / Miękka / 1995 / 456 str.

Grudzinskas; J. Gedes Grudzinskas; J. Yovich

Opis

This volume, and its companion volume on the spermatozoon, provide a wide-ranging analysis of the gametes and their reproductive role in humans. The authors give a detailed account of the oocyte that includes particularly helpful information on female infertility and its treatment. The book starts with an evolutionary perspective before focusing on the molecular and cellular biology of the oocyte and its structure and function. The development and maturation of the oocyte is also fully described, including an account of the endocrine and paracrine regulation of ovarian function. Practical issues such as oocyte storage and ovarian stimulation are also fully covered. The volume will be an essential source of information for all clinicians and scientists with an interest in human reproduction.

Recenzje

'... many clinicians and scientists in this field of human reproduction will find this book interesting ... clearly there are chapters that make for refreshing reading'. S.T. Homa, Experimental Physiology

Spis treści

1. Evolution of human gametes - oocytes C. R. Austin; 2. Molecular and cellular aspects of oocyte development R. G. Gosden and M. Bownes; 3. Cytoskeletal organisation and dynamics in mammalian oocytes during maturation and fertilization Gerry Schatten; 4. Oocyte - genetic aspects M. Plachot; 5. Genetic control of ovarian development Joe Leigh Simpson; 6. Ovulation 1 - Oocyte development throughout life R. G. Gosden; 7. Ovulation 2 - The control of mammalian oocyte maturation S. M. Downs; 8. Ovulation 3 - Endocrinology of ovulation W. L. Ledge and D. T. Baird; 9. Ovulation 4 - Paracrine regulation of ovarian function M. T. Seppälä; 10. Oocyte transport H. B. Croxatto and M. Villalon; 11. Factors affecting oocyte quality H. B. Croxatto and M. Villalon; 12. Clinical disorders affecting ovulation and oocyte quality G. R. Hull; 13. Ovarian stimulation for assisted conception J. L. Yovich; 14. The zona pellucida M. Patterson and J. Aitken; 15. Oocyte storage Safa Al-Hasani and Klaus Diedrich; 16. Bioethics and the oocyte: reproductive choice R. P. S. Janssen.