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theca cell

Term ID
ZFA:0009229
Synonyms
  • theca cells
Definition
A flattened stroma cell forming a sheath or theca outside the basal lamina lining the mature ovarian follicle. Thecal interstitial or stromal cells are steroidogenic, and produce primarily androgens which serve as precursors of estrogens in the granulosa cells.
Appears at
Unknown
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References
  • CL:0000503
  • TAO:0009229
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