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theca cell layer

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A layer of the ovarian follicle that consists of theca cells. [ http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6601-2165 ]

Term info

Label

theca cell layer

Synonyms
  • layer of theca cells
  • ovary theca
  • theca cell layer of ovarian follicle
  • theca of follicle
  • thecal cell layer
database cross reference
Subsets

efo_slim, pheno_slim, vertebrate_core

latin term
theca folliculi

plural term
thecal cell layers [ ZFA : 0001113 ]

function notes

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]

has related synonym

ovarian theca, theca folliculi, thecal cell layers

id

UBERON:0000155