Paracrine effects of oocyte secreted factors and stem cell factor on porcine granulosa and theca cells in vitro

Oocyte control of granulosa and theca cell function may be mediated by several growth factors via a local feedback loop(s) between these cell types. This study examined both the role of oocyte-secreted factors on granulosa and thecal cells, cultured independently and in co-culture, and the effect of...

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Main Authors: Brankin, V., Mitchell, M.R., Webb, B., Hunter, M.G.
Format: Article
Published: 2003
Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/120/