Publications by authors named "Astrid Pold Vilstrup"
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- - Animal germline development and fertility depend on specialized versions of general transcription factors that help activate specific genes for germ cell differentiation, particularly through testis-specific TBP-associated factors (tTAFs).
- - Research shows that a testis-specific version of the polymerase-associated factor 1 complex (tPAF) is crucial for properly terminating transcription from tTAF-activated genes; mutations in tPAF lead to improper gene expression and fertility issues in males.
- - The study reveals that tPAF not only supports the expression of genes important for male fertility but also plays a key role in chromosome segregation during meiosis, suggesting that transcription termination is essential for maintaining germ cell-specific gene activity.
Sperm competition drives traits that enhance fertilization success. The amount of sperm transferred relative to competitors is key for attaining paternity. Female reproductive morphology and male mating order may also influence fertilization, however the outcome for sperm precedence under intense sperm competition remains poorly understood.
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