Paracrine and autocrine regulation of epidermal growth factor-like factors in cumulus oocyte complexes and granulosa cells: key roles for prostaglandin synthase 2 and progesterone receptor.

Shimada, Masayuki

Paracrine and autocrine regulation of epidermal growth factor-like factors in cumulus oocyte complexes and granulosa cells: key roles for prostaglandin synthase 2 and progesterone receptor. [electronic resource] - Molecular endocrinology (Baltimore, Md.) Jun 2006 - 1352-65 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0888-8809

10.1210/me.2005-0504 doi


Amphiregulin
Animals
Autocrine Communication
Base Sequence
Betacellulin
Cyclooxygenase 2--deficiency
DNA Primers--genetics
EGF Family of Proteins
Epidermal Growth Factor--genetics
Epiregulin
Female
Glycoproteins--genetics
Granulosa Cells--metabolism
Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins--genetics
Mice
Mice, Inbred C57BL
Mice, Knockout
Models, Biological
Oocytes--metabolism
Paracrine Communication
RNA, Messenger--biosynthesis
Receptors, Progesterone--deficiency