[Ovary: ontogenesis and aging]

Adv Gerontol. 2011;24(3):393-6.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

The neuroendocrine mechanisms of development and aging of ovary as the main reproductive organ are considered in the review. There are the analysed data of new investigation which is connected with the role of immune cells of ovary at involutive processes in reproductive system.

MeSH terms

  • Climacteric* / immunology
  • Climacteric* / metabolism
  • Female
  • Gonadal Hormones / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Immunity
  • Longevity
  • Neurosecretory Systems / metabolism
  • Ovary* / physiology
  • Ovary* / physiopathology
  • Postmenopause* / immunology
  • Postmenopause* / metabolism
  • Reproductive Physiological Phenomena

Substances

  • Gonadal Hormones