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Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics
Published in: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics 11/2018

01-11-2018 | Editor's Commentary

Somatic offloading during sperm maturation: shining light on the extragenomic paternal dowry

Author: David F. Albertini

Published in: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics | Issue 11/2018

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Excerpt

Much of what we give credit to the embryo for—conversing with the endometrium, elaborating pregnancy signals to extend the CL lifespan, and supporting fetal growth and development under the guidance of the placenta—is based in our common belief how the conceptus’ genetic and epigenetic constitution sets and maintains the course for term pregnancy. Despite our embryocentric tendency to find the embryo (or perhaps because of it), what gametes bring to the party has received considerably less attention with exception to a cadre of oocentrists who would boldly argue that all you need to make a baby is a good egg! …
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Metadata
Title
Somatic offloading during sperm maturation: shining light on the extragenomic paternal dowry
Author
David F. Albertini
Publication date
01-11-2018
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics / Issue 11/2018
Print ISSN: 1058-0468
Electronic ISSN: 1573-7330
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10815-018-1367-2

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