Role of aquaporins during teleost gametogenesis and early embryogenesis
2011
Chauvigné, François | Zapater, Cinta | Cerdà, Joan | Producció Animal | Aqüicultura
Aquaporins are believed to be involved in homeosmotic mechanisms of marine teleosts. Increasing data suggest that these molecular water channels play critical roles associated with the adaptation of gametes and early embryos to the external spawning environment. In this mini-review, we discuss recent studies suggesting the function of aquaporin-mediated fluid homeostasis during spermatozoa activation and egg formation in teleosts. In addition, we address the potential role of water channels in osmosensing and cell migration during early embryonic development.
Show more [+] Less [-]Research of the authors was supported by grants from the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation and European Commission to Joan Cerdà.
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