Genetic and Epigenetic Regulation of Drosophila Oocyte Determination

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Abstract

Primary oocyte determination occurs in many organisms within a germ line cyst, a multicellular structure composed of interconnected germ cells. However, the structure of the cyst is itself highly diverse, which raises intriguing questions about the benefits of this stereotypical multicellular environment for female gametogenesis. Drosophila melanogaster is a well-studied model for female gametogenesis, and numerous genes and pathways critical for the determination and differentiation of a viable female gamete have been identified. This review provides an up-to-date overview of Drosophila oocyte determination, with a particular emphasis on the mechanisms that regulate germ line gene expression.

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Cabrita, B., & Martinho, R. G. (2023, June 1). Genetic and Epigenetic Regulation of Drosophila Oocyte Determination. Journal of Developmental Biology. MDPI. https://doi.org/10.3390/jdb11020021

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