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Follicopeptide

Meaning

Follicopeptide is a general scientific term used to refer to any peptide molecule that is synthesized by or associated with the ovarian follicle, playing a crucial role in regulating its development, maturation, and atresia. These molecules function as important signaling agents, including hormones and various growth factors, within the complex ovarian microenvironment. Follicopeptides are integral to the local paracrine and autocrine communication that governs the female reproductive cycle. Their concentrations often serve as diagnostic markers for ovarian reserve and function.