Exploring Tetraspanins

Tetraspanins in Reproduction: Beyond Markers of Extracellular Vesicles

• Tetraspanin proteins found in extracellular vesicles have a role in extracellular vesicle biogenesis.
• Tetraspanins are involved in cargo selection, cell targeting, and cell uptake of extracellular vesicles.
• Extracellular vesicles play a significant role in various cellular processes, including reproduction.
• The participation of tetraspanins in reproduction is supported by increasing evidence.
• The study was conducted by the Laboratory of Reproductive Physiology at the Institute of Animal Biochemistry and Genetics, Centre of Biosciences, Slovak Academy of Sciences.
• The authors of the study are Jana Jankovičová, Petra Sečová, Katarína Michalková, and Jana Antalíková.
• The study was published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences.
• The article was received on 21 September 2020 and accepted on 8 October 2020.
• The researchers emphasize that tetraspanins have a broader role than just being markers of extracellular vesicles.
• Tetraspanins are involved in various cellular processes, including reproduction.
• The study highlights the importance of tetraspanins in extracellular vesicle biology.
• The researchers suggest that further investigation is needed to fully understand the role of tetraspanins in reproduction.

Test your knowledge on tetraspanins and their role in reproduction. This quiz will cover the latest research and findings on these proteins, discussing their functions beyond being markers of extracellular vesicles.