Cytokines are key regulators of ovarian physiology, particularly in relation to folliculogenesis
and ovulation, where they contribute to creating an environment supporting follicle selection …

The ovarian follicle is the structural and functional unit of the ovary, composed of the female
gamete (the oocyte) and supportive somatic cells. Follicles are not only the source of a …

Exploring stem cells in the mammalian ovary has unleashed a Pandora's box of new
insights and questions. Recent evidence supports the existence of stem cells of a number of …

Follicular fluid within ovarian antral follicles contains numerous factors, which influence the
development of a healthy oocyte including nucleic acids, steroids, proteins, and extracellular …

During the last 2 decades, research on in vitro preantral follicle growth and oocyte
maturation has delivered fascinating advances concerning the knowledge of processes …

Testis development from an indifferent gonad is a critical step in embryogenesis. A hallmark
of testis differentiation is sex-specific vascularization that occurs as endothelial cells migrate …

Basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) plays a pivotal role in prompting ovarian follicular
development and angiogenesis as well as inhibiting atresia. In the chicken, high laying …

The differentiation of the female gamete into a developmentally competent oocyte relies on
the protected environment of the ovarian follicle. The oocyte plays a key role in establishing …

Fibroblast growth factors receptors (FGFRs) have been widely characterized in somatic
cells, but there is scarce evidence of their expression and function in mammalian gametes …

Ovarian follicular development and ovulation are complex and tightly regulated processes
that involve regulation by microRNAs (miRNAs). We previously identified differentially …