Fractalkine is expressed in the human ovary and increases progesterone biosynthesis in human luteinised granulosa cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Recent evidence from rodent ovaries has demonstrated expression of fractalkine and the existence of fractalkine receptor, and showed that there is a significant increase in steroidogenesis in response to fractalkine, yet the role of...

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Main Authors: Yan Jie, Chen Yuan, Yang Liying, Zhao Ping, Huang Shuo, Duan Enkui, Qiao Jie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/9/1/95