Publications by authors named "Kiersten J Gorse"
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A
February 2016
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how the rupture of the ovarian follicle, crucial for ovulation and fertilization, is precisely timed and localized.
- Researchers hypothesized that vasoconstriction at the apex of the follicle is necessary for this rupture, observing changes in blood flow and vessel behavior leading up to ovulation.
- They found that vasoconstriction is vital for follicle rupture, as it was absent in genetically modified mice lacking normal vascular structure, and restoring vasoconstriction with specific substances enabled ovulation, highlighting its essential role.
