title: Some biophysicochemical properties of Bufo arenarum oocytes jelly coats.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D014867:Water