Antimicrobial and Antifungal Chemotherapy
Q: Which class of antifungal drugs inhibits the synthesis of β-(1,3)-D-glucan, a key component of the fungal cell wall?
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Atresia is the natural, programmed process of degeneration and resorption of ovarian follicles at any stage of development (primordial, primary, antral) before ovulation. It is the dominant fate of follicles in the human ovary. Of the approximately 1-2 million primordial follicles present at birth, only about 400-500 will ever ovulate during a woman's reproductive life. The vast majority—over 99.9%—undergo atresia. This process is regulated by a balance of survival and death signals involving hormones (FSH, androgens) and local growth factors. Atresia serves to select the most developmentally competent follicle for ovulation each cycle and ultimately leads to the depletion of the ovarian reserve, resulting in menopause. Certain endocrine disruptors are thought to accelerate atresia, contributing to diminished ovarian reserve and earlier menopause.
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