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Sox3 binds to the promoter of cyp19a1a and up-regulates the cyp19a1a expression, which promotes 17β-E2 synthesis. In the absence of Sox3, the decrease of 17β-E2 leads to somatic cell apoptosis in follicles and a reduced fecundity. https://t.co/nMlR9zRbRB h