CDK1 facilitates RAD51-mediated DNA repair to protect dictyate stage arrested oocytes from genotoxic stress
Ajith Kumar, P. Lava Kumar, Pravin Birajdar, Akshay Kumar, Anjali Kumari, Kiran Kumar P, Mohd Athar, Aradhana Mohanty, Ankita Verma, Pradnya. L, Sowmya. G, Rajender M, S Abhilasha, Sahina Sabnam, Partha Sarathi Nial, , H. B. D. Prasada Rao
This study identifies CDK1 as a critical regulator of DNA repair in dictyate-arrested oocytes, showing it facilitates RAD51-mediated homologous recombination to protect against genotoxic stress.
bioRxiv · Jun 29, 2026 · PreprintCell Biology