[Growth differentiation factor 9 gene and its role in reproduction.].
Growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF9) secreted by oocyte is essential for follicular growth and differentiation. This review introduced the structure, function and regulation of GDF9, as well as the cloning and structure, developmental expression, mapping and polymorphism of GDF9 gene. The relationship between GDF9 gene and reproductive performance was also discussed in mammals.
Wu
Ze-Hui
ZH
College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an 625014, China, Email: wuzehui707@sohu.com.
Chu
Ming-Xing
MX
Li
Xue-Wei
XW
D000818:Animals; D055429:Growth Differentiation Factor 9 / Q000235:genetics; D009865:Oocytes / Q000378:metabolism; D012098:Reproduction
D055429:Growth Differentiation Factor 9