Author:
Mehlmann Lisa M.,Uliasz Tracy F.,Lowther Katie M.
Abstract
ABSTRACTMammalian oocytes are stored in the ovary for prolonged periods, arrested in meiotic prophase. During this period, their plasma membranes are constantly being recycled by endocytosis and exocytosis. However, the function of this membrane turnover is unknown. Here, we investigated the requirement for exocytosis in the maintenance of meiotic arrest. Using a newly developed method for rapidly and specifically depleting proteins in oocytes, we have identified the SNARE protein, SNAP23, to be required for meiotic arrest. Degradation of SNAP23 causes premature meiotic resumption in follicle-enclosed oocytes. The reduction in SNAP23 is associated with loss of gap junction communication between the oocyte and surrounding follicle cells. Reduction of SNAP23 protein also inhibits cortical granule exocytosis in response to a Ca2+ stimulus, as measured by lectin staining and cleavage of ZP2. Our results show an essential role for SNAP23 in two key processes that occur in mouse oocytes and eggs.SummaryThe SNARE protein, SNAP23, is required to maintain gap junction communication between the oocyte and follicle cells that is needed to maintain oocyte meiotic arrest, as well as for cortical granule exocytosis at fertilization.
Publisher
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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