Follicular fluid in mammals

Follicular fluid is a complex extracellular fluid, semi-viscous and yellow in colour, which accumulates in the antrum of ovarian follicles during their growing phase. Follicular fluid provides the microenvironment within which the cumulus-oocyte complex matures and granulosa cells differentiate. Sci...

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Published inGynécologie, obstétrique & fertilité Vol. 38; no. 6; pp. 402 - 404
Main Authors Fahiminiya, S, Gérard, N
Format Journal Article
LanguageFrench
Published France 01.06.2010
Subjects
Animals
Cell Differentiation
Cell Division
Cumulus Cells - physiology
Female
Fertilization
Follicular Fluid - chemistry
Follicular Fluid - physiology
Granulosa Cells - cytology
Humans
Male
Oocytes - physiology
Ovulation - physiology
Ovum Transport - physiology
Spermatozoa - physiology
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Summary:Follicular fluid is a complex extracellular fluid, semi-viscous and yellow in colour, which accumulates in the antrum of ovarian follicles during their growing phase. Follicular fluid provides the microenvironment within which the cumulus-oocyte complex matures and granulosa cells differentiate. Scientists agree that follicular fluid derives mainly from plasma via the vascular compartment in the follicle wall. However, it also contains factors produced locally by the follicle cells, the production of which varies during different reproductive states. The aim of this paper is to review current knowledge on the formation, composition and roles of follicular fluid.
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ISSN:1769-6682
DOI:10.1016/j.gyobfe.2010.04.010