Which hormones do what and how do they do it are the pervasive questions asked. Individual chorionic proteins have been identified, partially characterized and their temporal appearances monitored. With this background, we are now ready to initiate investigations designed to elucidate the questions relating to molecular regulation as noted above. Successful ovarian development also requires the proliferation of the follicular epithelial cells. This too is presumably regulated by hormones.
Cell growth requires DNA replication via DNA polymerase.
We have therefore started investigations designed to ascertain the relationship of DNA polymerase activity and synthesis, with endocrinological control. Selected Publications Powell, J.R., et al. A preparation method for Aedes aegypti and Aedes atropalpus chorions for protein characterization. Powell, J.R., et al. Smith, T.J., et al.