Publications by authors named "Prudence Sweeten"
Endocrinology
October 2019
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on two important proteins, BMP15 and GDF9, that are secreted by oocytes and are crucial for fertility and the development of ovarian follicles.
- Researchers developed and validated ELISA tests to measure these proteins in serum samples from women undergoing infertility treatments and those in menopause.
- The results showed that GDF9 levels were linked to the number of oocytes retrieved, particularly in women without PCOS, and highlighted the potential of BMP15 and GDF9 as biomarkers for assessing female reproductive health, despite needing improvements in assay sensitivity.
