Ovarian follicles are tiny "sacs" found in a woman's ovaries. They contain immature eggs, called oocytes, which have the potential to develop into mature eggs and be released during ovulation. These follicles are very important for a woman's fertility and reproductive system.
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- Frequent shots of the MIS protein are too expensive for broad use, but they could help protect the reserve of ovarian follicles in young cancer patients. (sciencenews.org)
- Activation and survival of ovarian follicles in vitro: the effects of bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) and / or cryopreservation on bovine and feline ovarian tissue Presented by Lara Mouttham PhD Candidate Cornell - Smithsonian Joint Graduate Training Program Zoology and Wildlife Conservation Cornell University Ithaca, NY (www2.vet.cornell.edu)
- Ruptured ovarian follicles and peritonitis were also found in some affected ducks. (journals.plos.org)
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