Deepak Adhikari

Chromatin- and actin-mediated mitochondrial streaming leads to patterning of mitochondrial distribution in oocytes

The paper identifies mechanisms of mitochondrial streaming in oocytes, showing actin-driven and chromatin-associated pathways that pattern mitochondrial distribution.

Redistribution of fragmented mitochondria ensure symmetric organelle partitioning and faithful chromosome segregation in mitotic mouse zygotes

This study shows that Drp1-mediated mitochondrial fragmentation ensures symmetric organelle partitioning and faithful chromosome segregation in mouse zygotes.

Fertility is compromised after oocyte-specific deletion of Katanin A-subunit, Katna1, but not Katnal1

This study shows that deleting Katna1 in mouse oocytes reduces fertility, while Katnal1 deletion has no effect, with defects in MII spindle morphology and fertilization rates.