title: Translational control. Awakening dormant mRNAs.
abstract: The translational control of many maternal mRNAs in oocytes and early embryos relies on changes in poly(A) tail length; the factors controlling poly(A) tail length are being identified in a range of species.
authors.affiliation: Department of Morphology, University of Geneva Medical School, Switzerland.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Vassalli
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Stutz
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005786:Gene Expression Regulation; D011061:Poly A / Q000378:metabolism; D014176:Protein Biosynthesis / Q000502:physiology*; D012333:RNA, Messenger / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D012333:RNA, Messenger; D011061:Poly A