Interaction between granulosa-lutein cells and monocytes regulates secretion of angiogenic factors in vitro
Author(s) -
Anna Połeć,
Melinda Ráki,
Thomas Åbyholm,
Tom Tanbo,
Péter Fedorcsák
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
human reproduction
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.446
H-Index - 226
eISSN - 1460-2350
pISSN - 0268-1161
DOI - 10.1093/humrep/der216
Subject(s) - angiogenesis , corpus luteum , biology , endocrinology , medicine , luteal phase , secretion , chemokine , microbiology and biotechnology , immunology , cancer research , inflammation , follicular phase , ovary
Leukocyte infiltration and angiogenesis in the forming corpus luteum are prerequisites for normal ovarian function and may also underlie disorders like ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. We examined whether ovarian angiogenesis could be affected by an interaction between granulosa-lutein (GL) cells and leukocytes.
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