Vitellogenesis [vitelogeneze]

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Definition

The active production and accumulation of VITELLINS (egg yolk proteins) in the non-mammalian OOCYTES from circulating precursors, VITELLOGENINS. Vitellogenesis usually begins after the first MEIOSIS and is regulated by estrogenic hormones.

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G Phenomena and Processes
G04.152.650 Gametogenesis 22
G04.152.650.249 Oogenesis 67
G04.152.650.249.880 Vitellogenesis 8
G08.686.784 Reproduction 660
G08.686.784.310 Gametogenesis 22
G08.686.784.310.500 Oogenesis 67
G08.686.784.310.500.880 Vitellogenesis 8