Luteinizing hormone-induced Akt phosphorylation and androgen production are modulated by MAP Kinase in bovine theca cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Theca cells play an important role in controlling ovarian steroidogenesis by providing aromatizable androgens for granulosa cell estrogen biosynthesis. Although it is well established that the steroidogenic activity of theca cells is...

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Main Authors: Fukuda Shin, Orisaka Makoto, Tajima Kimihisa, Hattori Katsushige, Kotsuji Fumikazu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-11-01
Series:Journal of Ovarian Research
Online Access:http://www.ovarianresearch.com/content/2/1/17