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In bovine ovarian follicles an in vitro conversion of androstenedione and oestrone into oestradiol-17β, and of oestradiol-17β into oestrone was observed. There was no in vitro conversion of pregnenolone, progesterone, dehydroepiandrosterone and testosterone.
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Bamberg, E., Choi, H.S., Hassaan, N. et al. In vitro conversion of steroid hormones in bovine ovarian follicles. Experientia 36, 615–616 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01965836
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