Abstract
Endothelin levels were measured by means of [125I]endothelin-1,2,3 radioimmunoassay in the follicular fluids of 22 mature ovarian follicles of 11 patients, obtained during ovum pickup. In all but 1 of the follicles, endothelin levels were detectable and ranged between 0.2 and 3.6 pg/ml (mean 1.47 ± 0.99). In this preliminary study, no correlation was found between follicular endothelin levels and oocyte fertilization or the hormonal ovarian response during the follicular phase.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 12-14 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1993 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Endothelins
- Follicular fluid