Neuropeptide Y regulates proliferation and apoptosis in granulosa cells in a follicular stage-dependent manner

Abstract Background The complex regulatory mechanism involved in ovarian follicular development is not completely understood. Neuronal neuropeptide Y (NPY) is involved in the regulation of feeding behavior, energy homeostasis, and reproduction behavior, while its function in ovarian follicular devel...

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Main Authors: Yoko Urata, Reza Salehi, Patricia D. A. Lima, Yutaka Osuga, Benjamin K. Tsang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of Ovarian Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13048-019-0608-z