Abstract
Granulosa-lutein cell growth differentiation factor-9 (GDF-9), a member of the transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) superfamily, is an oocyte-derived factor expressed throughout the development of the maturing follicle and is essential in early follicular development and fertility. Both GDF-9 messenger RNA and protein are detected in granulosa-lutein cells. A statistically significant correlation between GDF-9 expression and the number of dominant follicles on the day human chorionic gonadotropin is administered also is demonstrated. Human granulosa-lutein cell GDF-9 expression may play a role in folliculogenesis dependent on follicle-stimulating hormone in the in vitro fertilization cycle.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1583-1585 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Fertility and Sterility |
| Volume | 91 |
| Issue number | 4 SUPPL. |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 04 2009 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- GDF-9
- PCR
- folliculogenesis
- granulosa cell
- in vitro fertilization
- oocyte