Article
Molecular Aspects and Clinical Relevance of GDF9 and BMP15 in Ovarian Function.
Vitamins and hormones - 1 Jan 2018
Belli Martina, Shimasaki Shunichi
Abstract excerpt
Growth and differentiation factor 9 (GDF9) and bone morphogenetic protein 15 (BMP15) are oocyte-secreted factors with a leading role in the control of ovarian function in female reproduction, modulating both the cell fate of the somatic granulosa cells and the quality and developmental competence of the egg. This short review aims to consolidate the molecular aspects of GDF9 and BMP15 and their integral actions...
Topics
- Animals
- Bone Morphogenetic Protein 15
- Female
- Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Granulosa Cells
- Growth Differentiation Factor 9
- Humans
- Menstrual Cycle
- Mutation
- Oocytes
