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Showing 1 to 2 of 2 for “"growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF9)"”.
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Lineage specification of ovarian theca cells requires multi-cellular interactions via oocyte and granulosa cells
… of Dhh/Ihh in granulosa cells requires growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF9) from the oocyte. Gdf9 ablation resulted in diminished expression of Dhh, Ihh, and theca cell-specific Gli1. Conversely, supplementation of GDF9 to oocyte-depleted ovaries reactivated Dhh/Ihh production and …
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Fat and Fructose Consumption Affects Pre-pubertal Gilt Reproductive Tissues and Early Embryogenesis
… (IND) diet meant to result in optimal lean growth and a second diet to account for the reduced lysine (LYS) intake in the treatment diets. Two experiments were performed to assess the reproductive outcomes of pre-pubertal gilts consuming a high fat and/or high fructose diet and to …