Eggmodning
Eggmodning is the biological process by which immature oocytes mature into fertilization-ready eggs. The term refers to the developmental steps that prepare an egg for meiosis completion and potential fertilization. It is a central concept in reproductive biology and is studied across vertebrates, with particular focus on human oocyte maturation for natural and assisted conception.
In female mammals, oocyte development begins before birth when primordial germ cells form oogonia that enter
Regulation of eggmodning involves a network of signals. The maturation-promoting factor (MPF, a complex of Cyclin
Clinical and research relevance is significant. In vitro maturation (IVM) allows immature oocytes to reach a
Cross-species differences exist, but the core aim of eggmodning remains to render an oocyte competent for fertilization