Active diffusion positions the nucleus in mouse oocytes
Active diffusion positions the nucleus in mouse oocytes
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London: Nature Publishing Group UK
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English
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London: Nature Publishing Group UK
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In somatic cells, the position of the cell centroid is dictated by the centrosome. The centrosome is instrumental in nucleus positioning, the two structures being physically connected. Mouse oocytes have no centrosomes, yet harbour centrally located nuclei. We demonstrate how oocytes define their geometric centre in the absence of centrosomes. Usin...
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Active diffusion positions the nucleus in mouse oocytes
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TN_cdi_hal_primary_oai_HAL_hal_02107077v1
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_hal_primary_oai_HAL_hal_02107077v1
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1465-7392
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1476-4679
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10.1038/ncb3131
