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EGF-like growth factors as mediators of LH action in the ovulatory follicle.

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It is demonstrated that LH stimulation induces the transient and sequential expression of the epidermal growth factor (EGF) family members amphiregulin, epire gulin, and beta-cellulin, which are paracrine mediators that propagate the LH signal throughout the follicle.
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Before ovulation in mammals, a cascade of events resembling an inflammatory and/or tissue remodeling process is triggered by luteinizing hormone (LH) in the ovarian follicle. Many LH effects, however, are thought to be indirect because of the restricted expression of its receptor. Here, we demonstrate that LH stimulation induces the transient and sequential expression of the epidermal growth factor (EGF) family members amphiregulin, epiregulin, and beta-cellulin. Incubation of follicles with these growth factors recapitulates the morphological and biochemical events triggered by LH, including cumulus expansion and oocyte maturation. Thus, these EGF-related growth factors are paracrine mediators that propagate the LH signal throughout the follicle.

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Investigation into the expression and localisation of c-kit and the regulation of kit ligand gene expression in the adult human ovary.

TL;DR: Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Adelaide, School of Paediatrics and Reproductive Health, 2013.

Running title: Cumulus cell transcriptional support to the oocyte Summary Sentence: Potential of the oocyte to complete maturation is dependent on cumulus cell transfer of large RNA to the gamete.

TL;DR: It is shown that RNA transfer occurs before the initiation of meiosis resumption under a time table fitting with the acquisition of developmental competence, indicating the need for the cumulus cell RNA transfer to the oocyte.
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The influence of prorenin/(pro)renin receptor on progesterone secretion by the bovine corpus luteum.

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