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2. 1. Human ovarian surface epithelium and ovarian cancer. Aspects of growth regulation

   Author : Karin Ivarsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : ovarian cancer ovarian surface epithelium interleukin-8 C EBP gonadotropins steroids;

   Abstract : The ovary is covered with a single layer of epithelial cells, the ovarian surface epithelium (OSE). The OSE is degraded during every menstrual cycle to enable ovulation, and is subsequently reconstituted to cover the rupture site. This single cell layer is proposed as the origin for about 90 % of all ovarian cancers. READ MORE