Identification Of Key Proteins Needed For Ovulation

May 16, 2009 by admin 

Researchers from the National Institutes of Health and other institutions have identified in mice two proteins essential for ovulation to take place. The finding has implications for treating infertility resulting from a failure of ovulation to occur as well as for developing new means to prevent pregnancy by preventing the release of the egg. The proteins, called ERK1 and ERK2, appear to bring about the maturation and release of the egg.

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