VITELLOGEN Meaning and
Definition
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Vitellogen is a term commonly used in the field of reproductive biology, specifically in relation to the development and production of egg yolk proteins. Derived from the Latin words "vitellus" meaning yolk and "gen" meaning to produce, vitellogen refers to a class of proteins or lipoproteins that are synthesized and secreted by specific cells and tissues in the female reproductive system of animals.
These proteins are essential for the growth and nourishment of developing eggs, as they provide the necessary nutrients and energy required for embryonic development. In most cases, vitellogenesis, the process of vitellogen production, is under the control of reproductive hormones such as estrogen. These hormones stimulate the synthesis and accumulation of vitellogen through the activation of specific genes within the reproductive tissues.
Vitellogen protein synthesis is a complex process involving various molecular mechanisms. It typically originates from precursor molecules called vitellogenins, which are enzymatically processed and modified to produce mature and functional vitellogen proteins.
The term vitellogen is primarily used in the context of oviparous organisms, such as most species of fish, reptiles, and birds, where it plays a crucial role in reproductive biology. However, the concept of vitellogenesis and its significance in the reproduction of various species has also been studied extensively in invertebrates and some viviparous organisms.
Common Misspellings for VITELLOGEN
- citellogen
- bitellogen
- gitellogen
- fitellogen
- vutellogen
- vjtellogen
- vktellogen
- votellogen
- v9tellogen
- v8tellogen
- virellogen
- vifellogen
- vigellogen
- viyellogen
- vi6ellogen
- vi5ellogen
- vitwllogen
- vitsllogen
- vitdllogen
- vitrllogen
