The ovarian follicle is the basic functional unit of the ovary, comprising theca cells and
granulosa cells (GCs). Two different types of GCs, mural GCs and cumulus cells (CCs) …

Ovarian Granulosa Cells (GCs) are known to proliferate in the developing follicle and
undergo several biochemical processes during folliculogenesis. They represent a …

Thus far, the potential short-and long-term detrimental effects of a variety of environmental
chemicals designated as endocrine-active compounds (EACs) have been found to interfere …

Purpose Ovarian aging is closely tied to the decline in ovarian follicular reserve and oocyte
quality. During the prolonged reproductive lifespan of the female, granulosa cells connected …

The endocrine function of the ovary is dependent upon the ovarian follicle, which on a
cellular basis consists of an oocyte surrounded by adjacent somatic cells responsible for …

Recent reports suggest that the Hippo signaling pathway influences ovarian follicle
development; however, its exact roles remain unknown. Here, we examined the ovarian …

Follicular fluid serves a crucial role in follicular development and oocyte maturation.
Increasing evidence indicates that follicular fluid is rich in proteins and functional cells. In …

Chicken follicles plays a crucial role in the reproductive performance, especially in laying
period. Recently, miR-122-5p has been found to be differentially expressed in the ovaries of …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder that affects fertility in women of
reproductive age, and a leading cause of anovulatory infertility. Ovarian granulosa cells are …

Follicles are the functional unit of the ovary and several methods have been developed to
grow follicles ex vivo, which recapitulate key events of oogenesis and folliculogenesis …