Synthesis, assembly and organization of the cytoskeleton during early amphibian development.
All eukaryotic cells undergo changes in three-dimensional organization which are controlled by the cytoskeleton. Early embryos execute cytoskeletal-mediated changes in a rapid and dramatic fashion and are therefore useful cytoskeletal model systems. This review highlights similarities and differences between somatic cell cytoskeletons and those of amphibian oocytes, eggs and zygotes.
Bement
W M
WM
Department of Zoology, Arizona State University, Tempe 85287-1501.
Capco
D G
DG
D000818:Animals; D003599:Cytoskeleton / Q000502:physiology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D009024:Morphogenesis; D009865:Oocytes / Q000502:physiology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D010063:Ovum / Q000502:physiology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D014982:Xenopus laevis / Q000196:embryology*