Secretory functions of egg cortical granules in fertilization and development: A critical review

Gamete ResearchVolume 1, Issue 3-4 p. 299-382 Critical ReviewFree Access Secretory functions of egg cortical granules in fertilization and development: A critical review Dr. Herbert Schuel, Corresponding Author Dr. Herbert Schuel Department of Anatomical Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo and The, Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, MassachusettsDepartment of Anatomical Sciences, SUNY at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14214Search for more papers by this author Dr. Herbert Schuel, Corresponding Author Dr. Herbert Schuel Department of Anatomical Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo and The, Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, MassachusettsDepartment of Anatomical Sciences, SUNY at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14214Search for more papers by this author First published: 1978 https://doi.org/10.1002/mrd.1120010311Citations: 170AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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