Ricerc@Sapienza

The reciprocal interaction in between theca (TCs) and granulosa (GCs) cells plays a pivotal role in al-lowing ovary to display a wide range of physiological functions, including steroidogenesis and reproduction capabilities. For instance, changes in the respective proportion among GCs and TCS have been correlated to progression or recovery from Polycystic Ovary Syn-drome (Bevilacqua, et al. 2019). To investigate how these cells cooperate, it is important to understand how they work in isolation.

PURPOSE: Thyroid disorders are clinically associated with impaired fertility in women, and these abnormalities can be improved by restoring the euthyroid state. The exact mechanisms of thyroid effect on female fertility are not well known; however, it is conceivable that thyroid hormones (THs) might act on ovarian physiology via receptors in granulosa cells. This work is aimed at evaluating the effects of THs on non-tumoral granulosa cells and follicles.