The role of Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP) signaling in human granulosa cells during the periovulatory interval

Ovulation is a complex and finely-tuned process whereby a series of closely-regulated events happen, including cumulus-oocyte complex (COC) expansion, resumption of oocyte meiosis and follicle rupture. These events must occur before luteinization; otherwise the oocytes are trapped within follicles a...

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Main Author: Zhang, Han
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2015
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/54804