An anti-inflammatory role for glucocorticoids in the ovaries?

Roles of glucocorticoids in the direct regulation of ovarian function are poorly understood. This opinion paper highlights: (1) the inflammatory nature of the ovulatory process; (2) the contributions of cytokines and prostaglandins (hence inflammation) to ovulation; (3) the development-related patte...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of reproductive immunology 1998-08, Vol.39 (1), p.21-27
Hauptverfasser:	Hillier, S.G, Tetsuka, M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Biological and medical sciences Corticosteroids Female Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Glucocorticoids - physiology Gonadotrophins Humans Hydrocortisone - physiology Inflammation Inflammation - prevention & control Mammalian female genital system Morphology. Physiology Oogenesis Ovary Ovary - physiology Ovulation Prostaglandins Vertebrates: reproduction
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