Granulosa cell-oocyte interactions

Identification of a C1q family member associated with cortical granules and follicular cell apoptosis in Carassius auratus gibelio

“…Oocyte-follicular cell interactions are complicated events in vertebrate folliculogenesis and oogenesis, and ultimately lead to the acquisition of their respective competences through their mutual interactions (Cecconi et al, 2004;Gilchrist et al, 2004;Rolaki et al, 2005). De La Fuente and Eppig (2001) have demonstrated that mouse granulosa cells allow the transfer of about 85% of the oocyte metabolic needs and modulate oocyte transcriptional activity.…”

Expression pattern and developmental behaviour of cellular nucleic acid-binding protein (CNBP) during folliculogenesis and oogenesis in fish

“…Through cyst and follicle formation, germ cells and their surrounding somatic cells establish an intricate system of mutual interactions that ultimately lead to the acquisition of their respective competences (Cecconi et al, 2004). Previous studies have demonstrated that granulosa cells allow the transfer of about 85% of the oocyte metabolic needs and modulate oocyte transcriptional activity (De La Fuente and Eppig, 2001).…”

The role of Akt signalling in the mammalian ovary

“…Among the several regulative pathways involved in the regulation of oogenesis (Edson et al, 2009;Cecconi et al, 1996;Cecconi et al, 2004;Canipari et al, 2012), the PI3K signalling pathway is a critical regulator of follicle growth, differentiation and survival. The observation that deletions of these genes cause infertility and premature ovarian failure (POF) sustains their essential role in preserving the normal female reproductive lifespan (Edson et al, 2009).…”