Publications by authors named "Anke J van Kerkwijk"

Background: Polycystic ovaries display an increased number of pre-antral and antral follicles compared with normal ovaries, suggesting that early and late follicle development are disturbed. The pathophysiology of this process is poorly understood. Since the transforming growth factor beta family members, anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) and bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs), inhibit FSH sensitivity, their signalling may contribute to the aberrant follicle development in these women.

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