Halmos Faculty Publishes Article on Female Infertility Research

This fall, Halmos College biology faculty member Santanu De, Ph.D. published a paper titled “YWHA (14-3-3) protein isoforms and their interactions with CDC25B phosphatase in mouse oogenesis and oocyte maturation”. This work is on the key cell cycle-regulatory proteins 14-3-3 and CDC25B that are conserved across most species, including humans. Dr. De published this research in association with his former students at Kent State University, OH. By looking at select 14-3-3 isoforms expressed in mouse oocytes and eggs, the research allows biologists a better understanding of the molecular basis of female infertility.