Sequential exposure of porcine cumulus cells to FSH and/or LH is critical for appropriate expression of steroidogenic and ovulation-related genes that impact oocyte maturation <i>in vivo</i> and <i>in vitro</i>

Ikkou Kawashima(Hiroshima University), Masayuki Shimada(Hiroshima University)

Reproduction

May 4, 2008

10.1530/rep-08-0074

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