Some biophysicochemical properties of Bufo arenarum oocytes jelly coats.
The state of water in the oocyte jelly coat in Bufo arenarum has been studied by different methods. The water exchange and adsorption isotherm show a high interaction between water and the matrix of jelly coat. Some biological implications are discussed.
D000818:Animals; D001001:Anura; D002022:Bufo arenarum / Q000196:embryology*; D005260:Female; D005306:Fertilization; D010063:Ovum; D010920:Placenta / Q000378:metabolism*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011270:Pregnancy, Animal; D014867:Water / Q000378:metabolism*
D014867:Water