Sex steroids and antioxidant enzymes modulate uterine and placental physiology. Failures
in the expression, signaling, and/or secretion of these mediators are associated with female …

Sex steroids and antioxidant enzymes are important in female sexual development and
adequate modulation of the estrous cycle, pregnancy, and fetal development. Therefore …

Simple Summary This article presents the current knowledge regarding the modulation and
expression profile of hormonal, immunological, redox, and growth mediators involved in the …

Background Until recently, the corpus luteum (CL) was considered to be the main source of
progesterone (P4) during pregnancy in the domestic cat (Felis catus). However, other …

Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the expression profile of sex steroid
receptors and redox mediators in the uterus of domestic cats with pyometra. Methods Twelve …

This report describes normal histology of tissues from immature female dogs and sequential
microscopic changes that occur during different stages of the estrous cycle in ovary, uterus …

Although ovulations not followed by pregnancy occur regularly in cats, differences in
endometrial function between cats in the luteal and non-luteal phase have not been studied …

Contents Foetal gonads already produce steroid hormones and by this influence the further
development of external and internal genitalia as well as of the brain. Beside this, foetal …

Uteroplacental development is a crucial step facilitating conceptus growth. Normal placental
development comprises extensive placental angiogenesis to support fetoplacental transport …

The canine corpus luteum (CL) is the main source of reproductive steroids during dioestrus
in the dog and remains active even in the absence of pregnancy (non‐pregnant dioestrus …