Structural actin dynamics during oocyte maturation and fertilization.

Biochem Biophys Res Commun

Department of Biology and Evolution of Marine Organisms, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, 80121, Napoli, Italy. Electronic address:

Published: December 2022

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