Cytoplasmic lattices are a network of fibrous structures found in the cytoplasm of developing oocytes.
They are thought to play a role in organizing the oocyte's cytoplasm and in storing proteins and other molecules that are essential for early embryonic development.
Cytoplasmic lattices were first discovered in the 1960s, but their function has remained enigmatic for many years.
Recent research has shown that cytoplasmic lattices are composed of a variety of proteins, including PADI6, SCMC proteins, and tubulin.
PADI6 is an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of arginine citrulline modifications on proteins.
SCMC proteins are involved in the formation of microtubules, which are essential for cell structure and movement.
Tubulin is the protein that makes up microtubules.
It is believed that cytoplasmic lattices play a role in organizing the oocyte's cytoplasm by providing a scaffold for the attachment of microtubules and other organelles.
Cytoplasmic lattices may also play a role in storing proteins and other molecules that are essential for early embryonic development.
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