title: Intraovarian peptides. Stimulators and inhibitors of follicular growth and differentiation.
abstract: It was the objective of this article to highlight the concept of putative intraovarian regulators and their emerging role in normal ovarian physiology. A sample of representative putative intraovarian regulators has been provided, although the listing is far from complete. There is every reason to expect that novel putative intraovarian regulators will be uncovered in the foreseeable future, adding further complexity to the ovarian life cycle. That notwithstanding, knowledge gained in the process is expected to emphasize key aspects of ovarian physiology, thereby improving our overall understanding of the workings of this complex organ.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore.
authors.forename: E Y
authors.initials: EY
authors.lastname: Adashi
mesh_terms: D015096:3-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenases / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors; D000818:Animals; D002450:Cell Communication / Q000502:physiology; D002454:Cell Differentiation / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D006133:Growth Substances / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D036341:Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins; D051379:Mice; D009479:Neuropeptides / Q000502:physiology*; D009866:Oogenesis / Q000502:physiology; D006080:Ovarian Follicle / Q000502:physiology*; D010455:Peptides / Q000502:physiology; D012084:Renin-Angiotensin System / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D006133:Growth Substances; D036341:Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins; D009479:Neuropeptides; D010455:Peptides; C018355:intraovarian peptides; D015096:3-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenases