1. Egg activation at fertilization / Zoltan Machaty, Andrew R. Miller, and Lu Zhang -- 2. Controlling the messenger : regulated translation of maternal mRNAs in Xenopus laevis development / Michael D. Sheets, Catherine A. Fox, Megan E. Dowdle, Susanne Imboden Blaser, Andy Chung, and Sookhee Park -- 3. Regulation of cell division / Andreas Heim, Beata Rymarczyk, Saurav Malhotra, and Thomas U. Mayer -- 4. Vertebrate embryonic cleavage pattern determination / Andrew Hasley, Shawn Chavez, Michael Danilchik, Martin Wühr, and Francisco Pelegri -- 5. Localization in oogenesis of maternal regulators of embryonic development / Matias Escobar-Aguirre, Yaniv M. Elkouby, and Mary C. Mullins -- 6. Vertebrate axial patterning : from egg to asymmetry / Douglas W. Houston -- 7. Establishment of the vertebrate germ layers / Wei-Chia Tseng, Mumingjiang Munisha, Juan B. Gutierrez, and Scott T. Dougan -- 8. Mechanisms of vertebrate germ cell determination / Tristan Aguero, Susannah Kassmer, Ramiro Alberio, Andrew Johnson, and Mary Lou King -- 9. Cell cycle remodeling and zygotic gene activation at the midblastula transition / Maomao Zhang, Jennifer Skirkanich, Michael A. Lampson, and Peter S. Klein -- 10. Clearance of parental products / Petr Svoboda, Helena Fulka, and Radek Malik.
Summary:
"This book provides a comprehensive overview of topics describing the earliest steps of fertilization, from egg activation and fertilization to the activation of the zygotic genome, in various studied vertebrate model systems. The contribution of maternal and paternal factors and their role in the early embryo as parental DNA becomes modified and embryonic genes become activated is fundamental to the initiation of embryogenesis in all animal systems. It can be argued that this is a unique developmental period, when information from the parents is compressed to direct the development of the body plan of the entire organism, a process of astounding simplicity, elegance and beauty. In addition to their fundamental scientific interest, many frontiers of biomedicine, such as reproductive biology, stem cells and reprogramming, and the understanding of intergenerational diseases, depend on advances in our knowledge of these early processes. Vertebrate Development: Maternal to Zygotic Control brings together chapters from experts in various disciplines describing the latest advances related to this important developmental transition. Each chapter is a synthesis of knowledge relevant to all vertebrates, with details on specific systems as well as comparisons between the various studied vertebrate models. The editorial expertise encompasses the fields of major vertebrate model systems (mammalian, amphibian and teleost) ensuring a balanced approach to various topics. This unique book&with its combination of in-depth and up-to-date basic research, inter-species comprehensiveness and emphasis on the very early stages of animal development&is essential for research scientists studying vertebrate development, as well as being a valuable resource for college educators teaching advanced courses in developmental biology"--Publisher's description.
Series:
Advances in experimental medicine and biology, 0065-2598 ; volume 953
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.