doi: 10.1002/jez.1402520210.
Cold shock induces actin reorganization and polyspermy in sea urchin eggs
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Cold shock induces actin reorganization and polyspermy in sea urchin eggs
J Exp Zool.
1989 Nov.
Abstract
The effect of low temperature on the cortical actin system and polyspermy in sea urchin eggs was studied. Eggs cold-shocked at 3 degrees C for 1 hour formed a cortical system of polymerized actin and were polyspermic when fertilized. These effects were completely reversible following a 7-20 minute recovery period at room temperature. The present data raises the possibility that actin, or components of the egg cytoskeleton, regulate sperm entry in sea urchin eggs.
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