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Preantral mouse follicle
Immunofluorescent localization of pSMAD2 in mouse preantral follicle. Staining is apparent in both the granulosa cells and the growing oocyte. Click on the thumbnail to view a larger image.
Antral follicle
Immunofluorescent localization of pSMAD2 in a mouse antral follicle. Staining is apparent in granulosa cells, especially in the cumulus cells. Click on the thumbnail to view a larger image.
Fully-grown oocyte
Mouse oocyte from antral follicle. Note the very prominent nucleus, nucleolus and zona pellucida. Click on the thumbnail to view a larger image.


