Mouse Growth Differentiation Factor 9, GDF9 ELI

Growth/differentiation factor 9 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the GDF9 gene.

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 (TGFβ) superfamily.