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Oocyte maturation defect

Definition:

The human zona pellucida is composed of four glycoproteins (ZP1, ZP2, ZP3, and ZP4) and has an important role in reproduction. Until now, variants in ZP1, ZP2 and ZP3 genes have been reported to be the causes for oocyte maturation defect (OOMD) and female infertility. Recently, it has been reported that mutations in TUBB8, a beta-tubulin isotype of hitherto undetermined function, interfere with human oocyte maturation. They are either inherited paternally as an autosomal dominant or arise de novo.

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