Biomechanical control of meiotic chromosomal bouquet and germ cell morphogenesis by the zygotene cilium
A. Mytlis, V. Kumar, Q. Tao, R. Deis, N. Hart, K. Levy, M. Masek, A. Shawahny, A. Ahmad, H. Eitan, F. Nather, S. Adar-Levor, R. Birnbaum, N. Elia, R. Bachmann-Gagescu, , Y. M. Elkouby
This study identifies a zygotene cilium in zebrafish oocytes that mechanically regulates chromosomal bouquet formation and germ cell morphogenesis, essential for fertility.
bioRxiv · Feb 8, 2021 · PreprintCell Biology