Endocrine Abstracts

BMPs form part of the TGFβ superfamily, which are important regulators of proliferation and differentiation in many cell types. The intraovarian production of specific BMP members and their receptors in a stage-specific manner is crucial for normal follicle development to proceed. Regulation of BMP signalling pathways can occur by intracellular inhibition of the signal transducers (Smads), or by BMP antagonists that bind extracellular BMPs to prevent or alter ligand–...