Preventing granulosa cell apoptosis through the action of a single microRNA

Biol Reprod. 2010 Aug 1;83(2):165-7. doi: 10.1095/biolreprod.110.086173. Epub 2010 Jun 10.

Abstract

This commentary provides an overview of the paper by Carletti et al. (this issue) that describes a role for microRNAs in granulosa cell survival.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Apoptosis / genetics*
  • Female
  • Gene Expression
  • Granulosa Cells / metabolism
  • Granulosa Cells / physiology*
  • MicroRNAs / biosynthesis
  • MicroRNAs / genetics
  • MicroRNAs / physiology*
  • Ovary / physiology

Substances

  • MIRN21 microRNA, mouse
  • MicroRNAs