The condensate-forming protein eIF4ET ensures adequate levels of meiotic proteins to support oocyte storage
Priyankaa Bhatia, Judith Tafur, Ruchi Kaushik Amin, Nicole E. Familiari, Kan Yaguchi, Vanna M. Tran, Alec Bond, Orhan Bükülmez, Jeffrey B. Woodruff
This study identifies eIF4ET's role in maintaining oocyte proteome stability during long-term storage by forming condensates, with implications for age-related infertility.
bioRxiv · Oct 29, 2024 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology