The new corpora lutea (CLs) in pigs are formed from the preovulatory follicles after the
luteinizing hormone (LH) surge. However, total autonomy and independence of CLs from LH …

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 …

In order to characterize the transition of the corpora lutea (CL) from acquisition of luteolytic
sensitivity to rescue of luteal function: i) the expression of 38 factors associated with steroids …

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 …

A viable corpus luteum (CL) producing an adequate amount of progesterone is absolutely
essential for establishment and maintenance of pregnancy. One function of embryonic …

The fate of the canine corpus luteum (CL) differs from that of other domestic species: beyond
the extended luteal regression observed in both pregnant and non-pregnant cycles, active …

Contents The main function of the corpus luteum (CL) is production of progesterone (P4).
Adequate luteal function to secrete P4 is crucial for determining the physiological duration of …

The corpus luteum (CL) is critical for establishment and maintenance of pregnancy in all
mammals. However, the fate of the CL in ruminants is dependent on the presence of a …

In ruminants, uterine pulses of prostaglandin (PG) F2α characterize luteolysis, while
increased PGE2/PGE1 distinguish early pregnancy. This study evaluated intrauterine (IU) …

Contents The corpus luteum (CL) is a transient reproductive gland that produces
progesterone (P), required for the establishment and maintenance of pregnancy. Although …