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New Concepts in Ovarian Regulation: An Immune Insight
Author(s) -
STERN JAROSLAV,
COULAM CAROLYN B.
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
american journal of reproductive immunology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.071
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1600-0897
pISSN - 1046-7408
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0897.1992.tb00741.x
Subject(s) - oocyte , immune system , biology , endocrine system , ovary , production (economics) , acquired immune system , zoology , microbiology and biotechnology , immunology , endocrinology , hormone , embryo , economics , macroeconomics
The purpose of the ovary is to produce eggs. In the human, oocyte production occurs cyclically at monthly intervals. The control of egg production is provided by both the endocrine and immune systems. Successful oocyte production is the result of sophisticated communication between the two systems. These interactions allow adaptive processes necessary for continuation of the species.