| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10931095 | Developmental Biology | 2016 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
The extracellular matrix (ECM) compartmentalizes the ovary during folliculogenesis, (with type I, type III and type IV collagens as primary components), and ECM composition changes during the reproductive lifespan. In Foxl2â/â mouse ovaries, in addition to up-regulation of Col1a2, Col3a1, Col4a1 and fibronectin were also upregulated, while laminin expression was reduced. Thus, by regulating levels of extracellular matrix components, FOXL2 may contribute to both ovarian histogenesis and the fibrosis attendant on depletion of the follicle reserve during reproductive aging and menopause.
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Authors
Mara Marongiu, Manila Deiana, Loredana Marcia, Andrea Sbardellati, Isadora Asunis, Alessandra Meloni, Andrea Angius, Roberto Cusano, Angela Loi, Francesca Crobu, Giorgio Fotia, Francesco Cucca, David Schlessinger, Laura Crisponi,