Preferred Label : theca cell layer;
Uberon definition : A layer of the ovarian follicle that consists of theca cells.;
Uberon synonym : ovary theca; theca cell layer of ovarian follicle; layer of theca cells; theca of follicle; thecal cell layer;
Uberon related term : thecal cell layers; ovarian theca;
Uberon Function note : The theca folliculi are responsible for the production of testosterone from androstenedione
in females, and indirectly the production of estrogens by supplying the neighboring
granulosa cells with androstenedione that can then be used as a substrate for aromatase.
[Wikipedia:Theca_of_follicle];
Origin ID : 0000155;
Uberon cross reference
- has part
- part of
A layer of the ovarian follicle that consists of theca cells.
