What Happens During Luteinization?

Luteinization is essential to the success of early gestation. It is the process by which elements of the ovarian follicle, usually including both theca interna

What is Luteinization of granulosa cells?

Introduction. Following ovulation, granulosa cells (GC) undergo a process of luteinization which involves cell enlargement and increased progesterone production. These luteinized GC eventually form the dominant progesterone-producing layer of the corpus luteum (see review by Behrman et al., 1993).

What do ovarian follicles do?

Ovarian follicles are small sacs filled with fluid that are found inside a woman's ovaries. They secrete hormones which influence stages of the menstrual cycle and women begin puberty with about 300,000 to 400,000 of them. Each has the potential to release an egg for fertilisation.