DOMPE, C., M. KULUS, K. STEFANSKA, W. KRANC, B. CHERMULA, R. BRYL, W. PIENKOWSKI, M. J. NAWROCKI, J. N. PETITTE, B. STELMACH, P. MOZDZIAK, Michal JEŠETA, L. PAWELCZYK, J. M. JASKOWSKI, H. PIOTROWSKA-KEMPISTY, R. Z. SPACZYNSKI, M. NOWICKI and B. KEMPISTY. Human Granulosa Cells-Stemness Properties, Molecular Cross-Talk and Follicular Angiogenesis. Cells. Basel: MDPI, 2021, vol. 10, No 6, p. 1-23. ISSN 2073-4409. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/cells10061396.
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Original name Human Granulosa Cells-Stemness Properties, Molecular Cross-Talk and Follicular Angiogenesis
Authors DOMPE, C., M. KULUS, K. STEFANSKA, W. KRANC, B. CHERMULA, R. BRYL, W. PIENKOWSKI, M. J. NAWROCKI, J. N. PETITTE, B. STELMACH, P. MOZDZIAK, Michal JEŠETA (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution), L. PAWELCZYK, J. M. JASKOWSKI, H. PIOTROWSKA-KEMPISTY, R. Z. SPACZYNSKI, M. NOWICKI and B. KEMPISTY (guarantor).
Edition Cells, Basel, MDPI, 2021, 2073-4409.
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Original language English
Type of outcome Article in a journal
Field of Study 10601 Cell biology
Country of publisher Switzerland
Confidentiality degree is not subject to a state or trade secret
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Impact factor Impact factor: 7.666
RIV identification code RIV/00216224:14110/21:00122117
Organization unit Faculty of Medicine
Doi http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/cells10061396
UT WoS 000665519800001
Keywords in English stem cells; granulosa cells; cumulus cells; translational medicine; miRNA; follicular angiogenesis
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Tags International impact, Reviewed
Changed by Changed by: Mgr. Tereza Miškechová, učo 341652. Changed: 18/8/2021 13:40.
Abstract
The ovarian follicle is the basic functional unit of the ovary, comprising theca cells and granulosa cells (GCs). Two different types of GCs, mural GCs and cumulus cells (CCs), serve different functions during folliculogenesis. Mural GCs produce oestrogen during the follicular phase and progesterone after ovulation, while CCs surround the oocyte tightly and form the cumulus oophurus and corona radiata inner cell layer. CCs are also engaged in bi-directional metabolite exchange with the oocyte, as they form gap-junctions, which are crucial for both the oocyte's proper maturation and GC proliferation. However, the function of both GCs and CCs is dependent on proper follicular angiogenesis. Aside from participating in complex molecular interplay with the oocyte, the ovarian follicular cells exhibit stem-like properties, characteristic of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Both GCs and CCs remain under the influence of various miRNAs, and some of them may contribute to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) occurrence. Considering increasing female fertility problems worldwide, it is of interest to develop new strategies enhancing assisted reproductive techniques. Therefore, it is important to carefully consider GCs as ovarian stem cells in terms of the cellular features and molecular pathways involved in their development and interactions as well as outline their possible application in translational medicine.
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