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Gene: growth differentiation factor 9
Gene ID: 204357
Symbol: GDF9
Species: 1000
Description: Growth factors synthesized by ovarian somatic cells directly affect oocyte growth and function. Growth differentiation factor-9 (GDF9) is expressed in oocytes and is thought to be required for ovarian folliculogenesis. GDF9 is a member of the transforming growth factor-beta superfamily.