OBJECTIVE: To summarize the role of melatonin in the physiology and pathophysiology of
the ovary. DESIGN: Review of literature. SETTING: University Health Science Center …

The reproductive strategy for avian species that produce a sequence (or clutch) of eggs is
dependent upon the maintenance of a small cohort of viable, undifferentiated (prehierarchal) …

In vertebrate species that ovulate one or a limited number of ovarian follicles per
reproductive cycle, the cellular processes by which follicle selection (cyclic recruitment) is …

There is now overwhelming evidence that the avian ovary is a site of production and action
of several growth factors that have also been implicated in the functioning of the mammalian …

Both the viability of hen prehierarchal follicles and subsequent differentiation associated
with the selection of a single follicle per day into the preovulatory hierarchy depend on …

Coordinated interactions between ovarian granulosa and theca cells are required for female
endocrine function and fertility. To elucidate these interactions the regulation of the …

Context: Regulation of progesterone production in granulosa cells is important for normal
reproductive functions. Steroidogenic acute regulatory protein (StAR) is recognized as the …

A growing body of literature provides evidence of a prominent role for bone morphogenetic
proteins (BMPs) in regulating various stages of ovarian follicle development. Several actions …

In the hen ovary, selection of a follicle into the preovulatory hierarchy occurs from a small
cohort of prehierarchal (6–8 mm) follicles. Prior to follicle selection the granulosa layer …

The SLIT2 ligand and ROBO receptors of the SLIT/ROBO pathway are expressed in hen
ovarian follicles and have been shown to play critical roles in ovary development, cell …