Journal article
The role of the insulin-like growth factor (IGF) system in zebrafish (Danio rerio) ovarian development
Abstract
The presence of an ovarian IGF system in teleosts suggests a distinct role in reproductive physiology. This study investigates the role of the ovarian IGF system in oocyte maturation, the acquisition of maturational competence and steroidogenesis in the zebrafish (Danio rerio). Recombinant human IGF-I and IGF-II stimulated germinal vesicle breakdown (GVBD) in early vitellogenic (EV; 0.35-0.44 mm), midvitellogenic (MV; 0.45-0.56 mm) and full …
Authors
Nelson SN; Van Der Kraak G
Journal
General and Comparative Endocrinology, Vol. 168, No. 1, pp. 103–110
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
August 2010
DOI
10.1016/j.ygcen.2010.04.021
ISSN
0016-6480