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Granulosa cells purified on a continuous Percoll gradient have considerably increased responsiveness to FSH in formation of cAMP, secretion of progesterone, and125I [hCG] binding to cells incubated for 4 days in culture.
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This investigation received financial support from the World Health Organization.
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Kolena, J., Kiss, A. & Channing, C.P. Purification of porcine granulosa cells by continuous Percoll gradient. Experientia 39, 908–909 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01990432
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