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Obtaining Primary Ovarian Cancer Cells from Solid Specimens: A Method to Culture Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Cells from Ovarian Tumor Specimens
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2023
In this video, we describe a method for isolating and characterizing primary ovarian cancer cells from solid ovarian tumor tissue specimens. The epithelial cancer cells obtained using this protocol are suitable for understanding the processes that may lead to ovarian cancer initiation and development.
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An Orthotopic Model of Serous Ovarian Cancer in Immunocompetent Mice for in vivo Tumor Imaging and Monitoring of Tumor Immune Responses
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2010
To study in vivo tumor growth and tumor microenvironment, we used a syngeneic and orthotopic mouse model of ovarian cancer in immunocompetent animals. We transduced a mouse tumor cell line (MOV1) with Katushka fluorescent protein (MOV1KAT) and here we show its orthotopic implantation in ovary and in vivo imaging.
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Transplantation Into the Mouse Ovarian Fat Pad
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2016
We describe an ovarian fad pad transplantation assay suitable for studies of normal and transformed epithelia of the female reproductive tract. The mouse fat pad allows transplantation of large tissue fragments, is easily accessible for surgery and imaging, and provides the most favorable native environment for tissues of Müllerian origin.
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Anatomy of the Eyeball
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2024
The eye is a spherical, hollow structure composed of three tissue layers. The outer layer — the fibrous tunic, comprises the sclera — a white structure — and the cornea, which is transparent. The sclera encompasses some of the ocular surface, most of which is not visible. However, the 'white of the eye' is distinctively visible in humans compared to other species. The cornea, a clear covering at the front of the eye, enables light penetration. The eye's middle layer, the vascular tunic,...
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Tooth Anatomy
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2024
The human tooth enables us to eat a variety of foods, speak clearly, and even aid in shaping our faces. Teeth are composed of various elements that work together. Here's a detailed look at the anatomy of a human tooth. The Crown, Neck, and Root The visible part of the tooth is referred to as the crown. It's covered by enamel, the hardest substance in the human body. The crown is uniquely shaped for each type of tooth, allowing for different functions such as cutting, tearing, or grinding food.
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The cortex provides the structural setting for follicles at successive developmental stages, linking this region to oocyte maturation and preparation for ovulation. The medulla contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, nerves, and connective tissue, supporting the ovary’s internal transport, signaling, and structural framework. Together, these regions connect reproductive activity with endocrine regulation.
After ovulation releases a mature oocyte, the remaining follicle changes into a corpus luteum. This transformation is important because the ovarian structure shifts from supporting follicular growth and maturation to secreting hormones. The sequence illustrates how ovarian anatomy changes during the cycle rather than remaining a static arrangement of tissues.
Follicular development coordinates structural growth with oocyte maturation. As follicles progress through different developmental stages in the cortex, they support the preparation of an oocyte for eventual release. This organization helps explain how ovarian tissue contributes to both reproductive capacity and the cyclic endocrine changes associated with menstrual-cycle regulation.
Hormone secretion is linked to changing ovarian structures. Follicular growth accompanies oocyte maturation, while ovulation marks the release of a mature oocyte and the formation of a hormone-secreting corpus luteum. These transitions provide an anatomical basis for understanding how ovarian activity participates in endocrine regulation throughout the ovarian cycle.
Fertility-related analysis must account for the cortex, follicles, ovulation, and the corpus luteum as connected features. Follicles support oocyte maturation, and successful ovulation releases the mature oocyte. The subsequent corpus luteum contributes hormone secretion, so disruptions affecting these structures can be considered in relation to reproductive function and cycle regulation.
Anatomical knowledge provides a framework for relating abnormalities to specific ovarian functions. Cysts and tumors can be considered in the context of the cortex, medulla, or developing follicles, while ovarian insufficiency relates to impaired reproductive or endocrine activity. Examining these structures helps connect disease processes with fertility, hormone regulation, and ovarian development.