Functional significance of the signal transduction pathways Akt and Erk in ovarian follicles: <it>in vitro</it> and <it>in vivo</it> studies in cattle and sheep

• Main Authors: Ryan Kate E (Author), Glister Claire (Author), Lonergan Pat (Author), Martin Finian (Author), Knight Phil G (Author), Evans Alexander CO (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2008-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The intracellular signalling mechanisms that regulate ovarian follicle development are unclear; however, we have recently shown differences in the Akt and Erk signalling pathways in dominant compared to subordinate follicles. The aim...