Transcriptome comparisons identify new cell markers for theca interna and granulosa cells from small and large antral ovarian follicles.

In studies using isolated ovarian granulosa and thecal cells it is important to assess the degree of cross contamination. Marker genes commonly used for granulosa cells include FSHR, CYP19A1 and AMH while CYP17A1 and INSL3 are used for thecal cells. To increase the number of marker genes available w...

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Main Authors: Nicholas Hatzirodos, Katja Hummitzsch, Helen F Irving-Rodgers, Raymond J Rodgers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0119800