Gametes - The Oocyte [Paperback]

This is a detailed, comprehensive and timely account of the oocyte and its reproductive function.Providing a wide-ranging analysis of the gametes and their reproductive role in humans, this text includes a detailed account of the oocyte. It contains particularly helpful information on female infertility and its treatment for clinicians and scientists.Providing a wide-ranging analysis of the gametes and their reproductive role in humans, this text includes a detailed account of the oocyte. It contains particularly helpful information on female infertility and its treatment for clinicians and scientists.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.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 - Pal›