Disruption of theca cell layer releasing follicular fluid and/or the oocyte.

Increase in size of primordial follicles including proliferation and shape changes of granulosa and/or theca cells until oocyte is surrounded by one layer of cuboidal shaped granulosa cells (primary follicle).

The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the ovarian follicle over time, from its formation to the mature structure.

The process leading to the rupture of the follicle, releasing the centrally located oocyte into the oviduct. An example of this is found in Mus musculus.

The release of a mature ovum/oocyte from an ovary.

Binding to an amyloid-beta peptide/protein.

Globular portion of the radial spoke that projects towards the central pair of microtubules.

Catalysis of the reaction: 3'-phosphoadenosine 5'-phosphosulfate + N-acetyl-D-galactosamine = adenosine 3',5'-bisphosphate + N-acetyl-D-galactosamine 4-sulfate.

Protein complex that links the outer microtubule doublet of the ciliary or flagellum axoneme with the sheath that surrounds the central pair of microtubules. Composed of a stalk that attaches to each doublet microtubule and a globular structure (spoke head) that projects toward the central pair of microtubules.

Protein complex forming part of eukaryotic flagellar apparatus.

Combining with interleukin-21 and transmitting the signal from one side of the membrane to the other to initiate a change in cell activity.

A type of plasma membrane that has been modified through addition of distinct intracellular and extracellular components, including ceramide, found in cornifying epithelial cells (corneocytes).

Binding to a lipopolysaccharide.

Binding to an interleukin-21 receptor.

OBSOLETE. (Was not defined before being made obsolete).

Extracellular matrix components occurring independently or along with elastin. Thought to have force-bearing functions in tendon. In addition to fibrillins, microfibrils may contain other associated proteins.

OBSOLETE. A major structural protein of mammalian connective tissues; composed of one third glycine, and also rich in proline, alanine, and valine. Chains are cross-linked together via lysine residues.

OBSOLETE. Transfer of sulfate to a proteoglycan (a glycoprotein whose carbohydrate units are glycosaminoglycans) using 3'-phosphoadenyl sulfate.

The chemical reactions and pathways involving retinoids, any member of a class of isoprenoids that contain or are derived from four prenyl groups linked head-to-tail. Retinoids include retinol and retinal and structurally similar natural derivatives or synthetic compounds, but need not have vitamin A activity.