| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10760583 | Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
⺠In this article, we have reviewed some of the seminal and recent findings that feature similarities and differences in the fertilization of sea urchin and starfish. ⺠Unlike sea urchin, starfish eggs are fertilized before the completion of meiosis. ⺠The way the spermatozoa are activated and the Ca2+ waves are generated in the fertilized eggs are also subtly different. ⺠This review addresses their physiological significance and the role of the actin cytoskeleton in modulating the Ca2+ signals and sperm entry.
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Authors
Luigia Santella, Filip Vasilev, Jong T. Chun,