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

Any process that contributes to the success of sperm fertilization in multiply-mated females.

Processes leading to rupture the of the follicle releasing the central located oocyte. As in, but not restricted to, mammals (Mammalia, ncbi_taxonomy_id:40674).

Combining with gastrin to initiate a change in cell activity.

initiation of primordial ovarian follicle growth

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).

Combining with secretin to initiate a change in cell activity.

Combining with the corticotrophin-releasing factor family of ligands, including the urocortins, to initiate a change in cell activity.

Combining with thrombin to initiate a change in cell activity.

Increase in size of antral follicles due to cell proliferation and/or growth of the antral cavity.

A change of shape or structure from one developmental stage to another, particularly the rapid post embryonic structural transformation from larva to adult form. As in, but not restricted to, the true insects (Insecta, ncbi_taxonomy_id:50557).

epidermal growth factor-like module containing hormone receptor activity

The chemical reactions involving any proteoglycan containing heparan sulfate, any member of a group of glycosaminoglycans that have repeat units consisting of alternating alpha1-

proton-transporting ATP synthase complex, catalytic core F(1)

hydrogen-transporting ATP synthase, F1 sector

The sector of a hydrogen-transporting ATP synthase complex in which the catalytic activity resides; it comprises the catalytic core and central stalk, and is peripherally associated with a membrane, such as the plasma membrane or the mitochondrial inner membrane, when the entire ATP synthase is assembled.

The chemical reactions involving heparin, any member of a group of glycosaminoglycans found mainly as an intracellular component of mast cells. They are similar to heparan sulfates but are of somewhat higher average Mr (6000-20000) and contain fewer N-acetyl groups and more N-sulfate and O-sulfate groups; they may be attached in the same manner to protein, forming proteoglycans. They consist predominantly of alternating alpha1-