Molecular Characterization of Caveolin Association with the Golgi Complex: Identification of a Cis-Golgi Targeting Domain in the Caveolin Molecule

Abstract
During meiosis, two successive divisions occur without any intermediate S phase to produce haploid gametes. The first meiotic division is unique in that homologous chromosomes are segregated while the cohesion between sister chromatids is maintained, resulting in a reductional division. Moreover, the duration of the first meiotic M phase is usually prolonged when compared with mitotic M phases lasting 8 h in mouse oocytes.