Paracrine effects of oocyte secreted factors and stem cell factor on porcine granulosa and theca cells <it>in vitro</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Oocyte control of granulosa and theca cell function may be mediated by several growth factors via a local feedback loop(s) between these cell types. This study examined both the role of oocyte-secreted factors on granulosa and thecal cells, cultured independently...

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Main Authors: Webb Bob, Mitchell Marcus RP, Brankin Victoria, Hunter Morag G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2003-08-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.RBEj.com/content/1/1/55