The granulosa cell (GC) is a critical somatic component of the ovary. It is essential for follicle
development by supporting the developing oocyte, proliferating and producing sex steroids …

Egg production is a vital biological and economic trait for poultry breeding. The
'hypothalamic–pituitary–ovarian (HPO) axis' determines the egg production, which affects …

Physiological Adaptations for Breeding in Birds is the most current and comprehensive
account of research on avian reproduction. It develops two unique themes: the consideration …

Folliculogenesis is a complex biological process involving a central oocyte and its
surrounding somatic cells. Three-dimensional chromatin architecture is an important …

Prior to follicle selection into the preovulatory hierarchy, hen granulosa cells from
prehierarchal follicles remain undifferentiated, as defined in part by the virtual absence of …

Background Ovarian follicle development plays an important role in determination of poultry
egg production. The follicles at the various developmental stages possess their own distinct …

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are class of 22 nt short RNA sequences which inhibit protein
translation through binding to the 3'UTR of its target genes. The continuous ovulatory …

Background MicroRNAs have been suggested to play important roles in the regulation of
gene expression in various biological processes. To investigate the function of miRNAs in …

Egg production is an important economic trait in the commercial poultry industry. Ovarian
follicle development plays a pivotal role in regulation of laying hen performance and …

Simple Summary Successive follicle selection is important for egg production and
reproductive performance in chickens. The molecular mechanisms of follicle selection in …