New concepts in ovarian regulation: an immune insight.
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.
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Center for Reproduction and Transplantation Immunology, Methodist Hospital of Indiana, Inc., Indianapolis.
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D028341:Activins; D005260:Female; D005496:Follicular Atresia / Q000276:immunology; D006133:Growth Substances / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007265:Inhibins / Q000502:physiology; D008597:Menstrual Cycle / Q000276:immunology* / Q000502:physiology; D010053:Ovary / Q000502:physiology*
D006133:Growth Substances; D028341:Activins; D007265:Inhibins