Increase of mitochondrial DNA content and transcripts in early bovine embryogenesis associated with upregulation of mtTFA and NRF1 transcription factors

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Recent work has shown that mitochondrial biogenesis and mitochondrial functions are critical determinants of embryonic development. However, the expression of the factors controlling mitochondrial biogenesis in early embryogenesis ha...

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Main Authors: Heyman Yvan, Chrétien Marie-Françoise, Vignon Xavier, May-Panloup Pascale, Tamassia Manoel, Malthièry Yves, Reynier Pascal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-11-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/3/1/65