Activation of PKA, p38 MAPK and ERK1/2 by gonadotropins in cumulus cells is critical for induction of EGF-like factor and TACE/ADAM17 gene expression during <it>in vitro </it>maturation of porcine COCs
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Objectives</p> <p>During ovulation, it has been shown that LH stimulus induces the expression of numerous genes via PKA, p38 MAPK, PI3K and ERK1/2 in cumulus cells and granulosa cells. Our recent study showed that EGF-like factor and its protease (TAC...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Ovarian Research |
Online Access: | http://www.ovarianresearch.com/content/2/1/20 |