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α-SNAP is expressed in mouse ovarian granulosa cells and plays a key role in folliculogenesis and female fertility.
Scientific reports - 18 Sept 2017
Arcos Alexis, de Paola Matilde, Gianetti Diego, Acuña Diego, Velásquez Zahady D, Miró María Paz, Toro Gabriela, Hinrichsen Bryan, Muñoz Rosa Iris, Lin Yimo, Mardones Gonzalo A, Ehrenfeld Pamela, Rivera Francisco J, Michaut Marcela A, Batiz Luis Federico
Abstract excerpt
The balance between ovarian folliculogenesis and follicular atresia is critical for female fertility and is strictly regulated by a complex network of neuroendocrine and intra-ovarian signals. Despite the numerous functions executed by granulosa cells (GCs) in ovarian physiology, the role of multifunctional proteins able to simultaneously coordinate/modulate several cellular pathways is unclear. Soluble...
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