Regulation of the ovarian follicular vasculature |
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Authors: | Hamish M Fraser |
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Institution: | (1) MRC Human Reproductive Sciences Unit, The Queen's Medical Research Institute, 47 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16 4TJ, UK |
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Abstract: | Angiogenesis is associated with follicular development and is regulated independently within each follicle potentially making
the functioning of its vasculature critically important in determining its fate. This review examines the various ways in
which follicular angiogenesis may be monitored, describes the follicular localisation and changes in pro- and anti-angiogenic
factors that may regulate the process and how antagonists may be used to elucidate their physiological role in vivo. Thus,
inhibition of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), VEGF receptor-2, vascular endothelial cell cadherin or interference
with the angiopoietin system can inhibit follicular development or prevent ovulation. |
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