26/07/2016

Micromechanical Analysis of the Hyaluronan-Rich Matrix Surrounding the Oocyte Reveals a Uniquely Soft and Elastic Composition

Title: Micromechanical Analysis of the Hyaluronan-Rich Matrix Surrounding the Oocyte Reveals a Uniquely Soft and Elastic Composition
Authors:

Xinyue Chen, Rita Bonfiglio, Suneale Banerji, David G. Jackson, Antonietta Salustri, Ralf P. Richter

Journal: Biophysical Journal (2016) 110, 12: 2779-2789

The study was funded by the European Research Council and the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness, and performed in collaboration with the teams of Antonietta Salustri at the University of Rome Tor Vergata (Italy) and David Jackson at the University of Oxford (UK).
Link to paper (open access): http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bpj.2016.03.023

 

A New and Notable article highlighting this work: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bpj.2016.04.049