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Granulosa Cells MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Granulosa Cells
Tree Number(s)
A05.360.319.114.630.535.200
A06.300.312.497.535.300
A11.382.812
A11.436.329
Unique ID
D006107
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D006107
Scope Note
Supporting cells for the developing female gamete in the OVARY. They are derived from the coelomic epithelial cells of the gonadal ridge. Granulosa cells form a single layer around the OOCYTE in the primordial ovarian follicle and advance to form a multilayered cumulus oophorus surrounding the OVUM in the Graafian follicle. The major functions of granulosa cells include the production of steroids and LH receptors (RECEPTORS, LH).
Public MeSH Note
78; was see under GRAAFIAN FOLLICLE 1975-77
History Note
78(75); was see under GRAAFIAN FOLLICLE 1975-77
Date Established
1978/01/01
Date of Entry
1974/11/11
Revision Date
2018/06/30
Granulosa Cells Preferred
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