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Current understanding of ovarian aging.
Science China. Life sciences - 1 Aug 2012
Li Qian, Geng XiaoDan, Zheng Wei, Tang Jie, Xu Bo, Shi QingHua
Abstract excerpt
The reproductive system of human female exhibits a much faster rate of aging than other body systems. Ovarian aging is thought to be dominated by a gradual decreasing numbers of follicles, coinciding with diminished quality of oocytes. Menopause is the final step in the process of ovarian aging. This review focuses on the mechanisms underlying the ovarian aging involving a poor complement of follicles at birth...
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