Expression and regulation of kit ligand in the ovary of the hen

Highlights ► Kit ligand expression is greatest in small follicles. ► Kit ligand expression decreases with follicle development. ► An oocyte factor regulates Kit ligand expression.

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Veröffentlicht in:	General and comparative endocrinology 2012-10, Vol.179 (1), p.47-52
Hauptverfasser:	Kundu, Mila C, Wojtusik, Jessye, Johnson, Patricia A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Cell Culture Techniques Chickens - genetics Chickens - metabolism cKit Endocrinology & Metabolism estradiol Estradiol - biosynthesis Female Follicle development follicle-stimulating hormone gene expression Gene Expression Regulation Granulosa granulosa cells Hen hens Kit ligand mammals messenger RNA oocytes Oocytes - metabolism Ovarian Follicle - growth & development Ovarian Follicle - metabolism Ovary - metabolism progesterone Progesterone - biosynthesis quantitative polymerase chain reaction RNA, Messenger - metabolism secretion somatic cells stem cell factor Stem Cell Factor - genetics Stem Cell Factor - metabolism testosterone tyrosine
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Zusammenfassung:	Highlights ► Kit ligand expression is greatest in small follicles. ► Kit ligand expression decreases with follicle development. ► An oocyte factor regulates Kit ligand expression.
ISSN:	0016-6480 1095-6840
DOI:	10.1016/j.ygcen.2012.07.025