Corpora lutea (CL) are endocrine ovarian structures that regulate fundamental reproductive
events in mammals. The functional lifespan of these structures is finite as CL regress and …

The formation, normal function and destruction of corpora lutea are essential features of
normal reproduction. Although the formation of corpora lutea from follicles is largely …

The corpus luteum (CL) offers the opportunity to study high proliferative processes during its
development and degradation processes during its regression. We examined the mRNA …

Here we investigated the expressions of apoptosis-associated genes known to induce
programed cell death through mRNA expressions of two matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) …

It is well established that in ruminants, and in other species with estrous cycles, luteal
regression is stimulated by the episodic release of prostaglandin F2α (PGF2α) from the …

The corpus luteum (CL) is a transient endocrine organ that is essential for maintenance of
pregnancy in both ruminants and primates. The cellular and endocrine mechanisms that …

Although prostaglandin (PG) F2α is known to be a principal luteolytic factor, its action on the
bovine corpus luteum (CL) is mediated by other intra-ovarian factors. Tumor necrosis factor …

The activities of copper, zinc-superoxide dismutase (SOD1), manganese SOD (SOD2),
glutathione peroxidase (GPX), glutathione reductase (GSSG-R) and glutathione S …

Abstract Development of the porcine corpus luteum (CL) requires the initial preovulatory LH
surge and support of many biologically active agents including tonic secretion of LH, ovarian …

The corpus luteum (CL) is one of the few endocrine glands that forms from the remains of
another organ and whose function and survival are limited in scope and time. The CL is the …