The relationship between granulosa cells (GC) and surrounding cells in ovarian physiology and pathophysiology

Multiple processes, including follicular development and ovulation determine female fertility. Each process is influenced by numerous factors, including gonadotropins and intraovarian factors. Among the intraovarian factors, we have studied the implication of bone morphogenetic proteins (BMP) in the ovarian physiology. In the present study, we exhibit our data regarding (1) folliculogenesis, (2) ovulation and (3) polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), especially from the point of the relationship between ovarian cells and immune-competent cells.
Source: Journal of Reproductive Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Source Type: research