The mechanisms controlling the initiation and early stages of follicular growth are poorly
understood. Our laboratory developed a serum-free culture system that supports …

A study was conducted to determine the effects of FSH and bovine somatotrophin on the
expression of mRNA encoding the gonadotrophin receptors and steroidogenic enzymes in …

We investigated homologous and heterologous downregulation of FSH receptor mRNA in
porcine granulosa cells from ovaries of immature pigs. Cultures were treated with 0, 40, or …

The following study was undertaken to localize androgen receptors (AR) and aromatase
cytochrome P450 (P450arom) in porcine ovarian tissue because ovarian androgens may act …

Androgens acting via the androgen receptor (AR) have been implicated in regulation of
folliculogenesis in many animal species. These effects are possibly mediated via …

Two experiments were performed to examine the expression of the androgen receptor (AR)
gene in the pig uterus. In experiment 1, immunohistochemistry (IHC) was used to determine …

Several aspects of growth, development, and steroidogenesis in ovarian follicles are
controlled by the interaction of insulinlike growth factors (IGF-I and IGF-II) and gonadotropins …

Follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR) plays a central role in promoting follicle
maturation through the follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)-mediated cAMP pathway in …

Steroidal regulation of gene expression in follicular cells is not completely defined.
Granulosa cells from 5 mm bovine follicles were cultured and treated and steady-state …

ABSTRACT A key question in elucidating the role of FSH in ovarian function is to determine
when during follicular growth the FSH receptor first appears, The aim of this study was to …