2 articles in this issue
Sophia F. Ehlers, Dominique Manikowski, Georg Steffes, Kristina Ehring, Fabian Gude and Kay Grobe
During their biosynthesis, Sonic hedgehog (Shh) morphogens are covalently modified by cholesterol at the C-terminus and palmitate at the N-terminus. Although both lipids initially anchor Shh to the plasma membrane of producing cells, it later translocates... see more
Mengyao Zhao, Gerile Subudeng, Yufen Zhao, Shaoyu Hao and Haijun Li
Gap junctional connection (GJC) in the cumulus–oocyte complex (COC) provides necessary support for message communication and nutrient transmission required for mammalian oocyte maturation. Cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) is not only a prerequisite f... see more