A new type of cell that plays a vital role in the development of ovaries and ovarian follicles, which produce eggs in women, has been identified by researchers at University of Adelaide.
The discovery is expected to prompt further studies around the world to better understand how ovaries and ovarian follicles develop in female fetuses.
Ovulation
Ovulation is the time when an egg or ovum is released by female ovary, usually midway during the menstrual cycle. The ovulation calendar helps to calculate the time of ovulation.
Advertisement
This could be critical to treating or preventing a range of health conditions in later life, including infertility and ovarian cancer.
"For more than a decade, scientists have believed that ovarian follicle cells are derived from the epithelial cells on the surface of the ovary as it develops," said research leader Professor Ray Rodgers, from the University of Adelaide's Robinson Institute.
![Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome]( "Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome")
Polycystic ovarian syndrome is the most common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age and can cause infertility.
"Instead, contrary to conventional thinking, we've found a new cell type that is the precursor to both the cells on the surface of the ovary and the follicular cells. We call this the GREL (Gonadal Ridge Epithelial-Like) cell," he added.
Professor Rodgers said that this work could lead to new insights into a range of conditions, such as premature ovarian failure, early menopause, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and ovarian cancer.
The study has been published in the journal PLOS ONE.
Source: ANI
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Polycystic ovarian syndrome is the most common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age and can cause infertility.
Advertisement
"Instead, contrary to conventional thinking, we've found a new cell type that is the precursor to both the cells on the surface of the ovary and the follicular cells. We call this the GREL (Gonadal Ridge Epithelial-Like) cell," he added.
Professor Rodgers said that this work could lead to new insights into a range of conditions, such as premature ovarian failure, early menopause, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and ovarian cancer.
The study has been published in the journal PLOS ONE.
Source: ANI
Female Reproductive System - Animation
Interactive section of Medindia gives details regarding Female reproductive system showing how the sperm fetilize the eggs
Advertisement
Advertisement
|
Advertisement
Recommended Readings
Latest Research News
Malaria parasites sync their molecular rhythms with the internal 24-hour clocks of their hosts, said researchers.
A latest research suggests that the quality of a person's post-work recovery in the evening can impact their mood when they resume work the next day.
Researchers are working on new strategies and solutions for sleep apnea to ward off a range of health risks including cognitive decline.
The scientists discovered that when the stem cells in the hair follicle are made softer, they have a higher chance of growing hair.
A combinatorial therapy provided promising beneficial results among people with ischemic stroke.