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Abstract
In order to isolate bovine oocyte marker genes, we
performed suppressive subtraction hybridization between
oocytes and somatic tissues (i.e. intestine, lung, muscle
and cumulus cells). The subtracted library was
characterized by sequencing 185 random clone inserts,
representing 146 non redundant genes. After blast analysis
within Genbank, 64% could be identified, while 21% were
homologous to unannotated EST or genomic sequences, and
15% were novel. Out of 768 clone inserts submitted to
differential screening by macroarray hybridization, 83%
displayed a fourfold overexpression in the oocyte. The 40
most preferential non redundant EST were submitted to
Genbank analysis. Several well-known oocyte-specific genes
were represented, including growth differentiation factor
9, bone morphogenetic protein 15 or the zona pellucida
glycoprotein genes. Other EST were not identified. We
investigated the expression profile of several candidates
in the oocyte and a panel of gonadic and somatic tissues
by RT-PCR. B-cell translocation gene 4, cullin 1, MCF.2
transforming sequence, a locus similar to snail soma
ferritin and 3 unidentified genes were indeed
preferentially expressed in the oocyte, even though most
were also highly expressed in testis. The transcripts were
degraded throughout preimplantation development and were
not compensated for by embryonic transcription after the
morula stage. These profiles suggest a role in
gametogenesis, fertilization or early embryonic development.
Key words:
Gamete Biology
Ovary
Early development
Gene regulation
Oocyte development
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