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==Introduction==
[[Image:Corpus Luteum 1.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Histological Section of the Corpus Luteum showing Small Luteal Cells - Courtesy of J.Bredl, Copyright RVC 2008]]
[[Image:Corpus Luteum 2.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Histological Section of the Corpus Luteum showing Large Luteal Cells - Courtesy of J.Bredl, Copyright RVC 2008]]
Luteinisation occurs after ovulation and the collapse of the follicle.
The number of [[Corpus Luteum - Anatomy & Physiology|corpora lutea]] formed in the ovary at any one time is directly proportional to the number of oocytes ovulated. Therefore many [[Corpus Luteum - Anatomy & Physiology|corpora lutea]] will be visible on the ovary of [[Litter Sizes - Anatomy & Physiology|polytocous]] animals. During Luteinisation there is an increase in both the size and weight due to hyperplasia (increase in cell number) and hypertrophy (increase in cell size) within the developing [[Corpus Luteum - Anatomy & Physiology|corpus luteum]].
==Process of Luteinisation==
==Introduction==
=== Tissue Remodelling ===
*PGE2 released locally within the ovary causes activation of the body's tissue remodelling enzyme plasmin from its zymogen plasminogen. Activated Plasmin dissolves clot of the corpus Haemorrhagicum, formed due to disruption of follicular blood vessels at ovulation. Plasmin also helps in the remodelling of follicular basement membrane into copus luteum connective tissue.
*The organised follicle layers of Innner Granulosa cells and outer Theca cells is lost when the follicle implodes after ovulation. These cells become mixed within the copus luteum structure.
*There is an increase in the pigment lutein within the leteal cells.
*There is development of smooth endoplasmic reticulum within luteal cells due to the increase in steroid production.
=== Cell Differentiation ===
Two types of luteal cells are present within the corpus luteum:
==== Small luteal cells (<20µm) ====
:* Formed from remodelled Follicular Theca cells. These cells proliferate during luteinisation.
:*These cells contain many lipid droplets within their cytoplasm, an important source of cholesterol esters for [[Ovaries Endocrine_Function__- Anatomy & Physiology#Progesterone|Progesterone]] synthesis.
==== Large luteal cells (20-40µm) ====
:*Formed from Follicular Granulosa cells that have undergone hypertrophy.
:*These large luteal cells are the endocrine cells of the corpus luteum producing large amounts of the hormone [[Ovaries_Endocrine_Function_- Anatomy & Physiology#Progesterone|Progesterone]].
:*In some species secretory granules containing oxytocin or relaxin may be found close to the cell membrane.
=== Angiogenesis ===
*There is an increase cappilary cells and fibroblasts within the developing corpus luteum
*Small luteal cells - formed from remodelled Follicular Theca cells. These cells proliferate during luteinisation.
*The extent to which the corpus luteum is vascularised may determine its functional capabilities as a large blood supply is required to provide adequate cholosterol for [[Ovaries_Endocrine_Function_- Anatomy & Physiology#Progesterone|Progesterone]] synthesis.
===Luteinisation Control===
Control of [[Corpus Luteum - Anatomy & Physiology|corpus luteum]] formation and development as well as the production of [[Ovaries_Endocrine_Function_- Anatomy & Physiology#Progesterone|Progesterone]] by luteal cells is regulated principally by Luteinising Hormone.
development of smooth endoplasmic reticulum.
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