The role of aquaporins in the developing ovarian follicle

The growth of ovarian follicles is well documented in terms of hormonal control, however the fluid dynamics of antral follicle growth is less well understood. Aquaporins (AQP) are transmembrane water channels which facilitate the passive movement of water. In mammals 13 AQPs have been identified in...

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Main Author: Williams, Leanne
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2012
Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/14423/