Oocyte-granulosa cell interactions during mouse follicular development: regulation of kit ligand expression and its role in oocyte growth

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Ovarian folliculogenesis is regulated by both endocrine and intraovarian mechanisms that coordinate the processes of oocyte growth and somatic cell proliferation and differentiation. Within the follicle, paracrine interactions between the oocyte and surrounding g...

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Main Authors: Vanderhyden Barbara C, Thomas Fiona H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-04-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/4/1/19