Formation of ovarian follicular fluid.

Clarke, Hannah Gabrielle

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Type:	Thesis
Title:	Formation of ovarian follicular fluid.
Author:	Clarke, Hannah Gabrielle
Issue Date:	2006
School/Discipline:	School of Medicine
Abstract:	The formation of a fluid filled antrum is a key feature of folliculogenesis. The oocyte is expelled in the fluid in the event of ovulation, making follicular fluid necessary for unassisted reproduction. The mechanism(s) by which follicular fluid is formed is not understood. The studies described in this thesis were the basis of a project designed to investigate the hypothesis that an osmotic gradient exists between follicular fluid and serum. This osmotic gradient drives the recruitment of fluid from the vascularised theca layer surrounding the follicle. The aim of this study was to identify potential osmotically active molecules within follicular fluid of bovine follicles and advance existing data in this area.
Dissertation Note:	Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Adelaide, School of Medicine, 2006
Keywords:	ovarian; follicular; antrum
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