Somatic cell-derived BMPs induce male germ cell meiosis initiation during embryonic stage via regulating Dazl expression
Lianjun Zhang, Yaqiong Li, Yuqiong Hu, Limei Lin, Jingjing Zhou, Min Chen, Yan Qin, Yang Zhou, Xiuhong Cui, Fuchou Tang, Fei Gao
This study shows that BMP signaling from somatic cells induces meiosis in male germ cells by increasing Dazl expression during embryonic development.
bioRxiv · Mar 1, 2020 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology