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Ovulation in mammals is a complex course of events consisting of mainly ovum maturation, differentiation of granulosa cells (luteinization) and follicular rupture. Each of these mechanisms is regulated by specific inhibitors or inductors. Despite recent progress in our understanding of ovarian physiology and ovulation, the mechanism involved in follicular rupture remains relatively unknown.
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Shemesh, M., Meiron, R., Zolti, M., Ben-Rafael, Z., Wollach, D.R. (1990). Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNFα) and the Endogenous Prostaglandin Inhibitor (PGIn) in Bovine Follicles. In: Mashiach, S., Ben-Rafael, Z., Laufer, N., Schenker, J.G. (eds) Advances in Assisted Reproductive Technologies. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-0645-0_15
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