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A macrophage and theca cell-enriched stromal cell population influences growth and survival of immature murine follicles in vitro.
Reproduction (Cambridge, England) - 1 Jun 2011
Tingen Candace M, Kiesewetter Sarah E, Jozefik Jennifer, Thomas Cristina, Tagler David, Shea Lonnie, Woodruff Teresa K
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Innovations in in vitro ovarian follicle culture have revolutionized the field of fertility preservation, but the successful culturing of isolated primary and small secondary follicles remains difficult. Herein, we describe a revised 3D culture system that uses a feeder layer of ovarian stromal cells to support early follicle development. This culture system allows significantly improved primary and early...
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