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Minireview: Functions of the cumulus oophorus during oocyte maturation, ovulation, and fertilization

2002; Wiley; Volume: 61; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/mrd.10102

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Sofie Tanghe, Ann Van Soom, Hans Nauwynck, M Coryn, Aart de Kruif,

Ovarian function and disorders

Molecular Reproduction and DevelopmentVolume 61, Issue 3 p. 414-424 Research Article Minireview: Functions of the cumulus oophorus during oocyte maturation, ovulation, and fertilization Sofie Tanghe, Corresponding Author Sofie Tanghe [email protected] Department of Reproduction, Obstetrics and Herd Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Merelbeke, Belgium Sofie Tanghe, Department of Reproduction, Obstetrics and Herd Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Salisburylaan 133, B-9820 Merelbeke, Belgium. Ann Van Soom, Laboratory of Virology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Salisburylaan 133, B-9820 Merelbeke, Belgium.Search for more papers by this authorAnn Van Soom, Corresponding Author Ann Van Soom [email protected] Department of Reproduction, Obstetrics and Herd Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Merelbeke, Belgium Sofie Tanghe, Department of Reproduction, Obstetrics and Herd Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Salisburylaan 133, B-9820 Merelbeke, Belgium. Ann Van Soom, Laboratory of Virology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Salisburylaan 133, B-9820 Merelbeke, Belgium.Search for more papers by this authorHans Nauwynck, Hans Nauwynck Laboratory of Virology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Merelbeke, BelgiumSearch for more papers by this authorMarc Coryn, Marc Coryn Department of Reproduction, Obstetrics and Herd Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Merelbeke, BelgiumSearch for more papers by this authorAart de Kruif, Aart de Kruif Department of Reproduction, Obstetrics and Herd Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Merelbeke, BelgiumSearch for more papers by this author Sofie Tanghe, Corresponding Author Sofie Tanghe [email protected] Department of Reproduction, Obstetrics and Herd Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Merelbeke, Belgium Sofie Tanghe, Department of Reproduction, Obstetrics and Herd Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Salisburylaan 133, B-9820 Merelbeke, Belgium. Ann Van Soom, Laboratory of Virology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Salisburylaan 133, B-9820 Merelbeke, Belgium.Search for more papers by this authorAnn Van Soom, Corresponding Author Ann Van Soom [email protected] Department of Reproduction, Obstetrics and Herd Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Merelbeke, Belgium Sofie Tanghe, Department of Reproduction, Obstetrics and Herd Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Salisburylaan 133, B-9820 Merelbeke, Belgium. Ann Van Soom, Laboratory of Virology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Salisburylaan 133, B-9820 Merelbeke, Belgium.Search for more papers by this authorHans Nauwynck, Hans Nauwynck Laboratory of Virology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Merelbeke, BelgiumSearch for more papers by this authorMarc Coryn, Marc Coryn Department of Reproduction, Obstetrics and Herd Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Merelbeke, BelgiumSearch for more papers by this authorAart de Kruif, Aart de Kruif Department of Reproduction, Obstetrics and Herd Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Merelbeke, BelgiumSearch for more papers by this author First published: 16 January 2002 https://doi.org/10.1002/mrd.10102Citations: 340AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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