The corpus luteum (CL) is a transient endocrine gland that produces progesterone and
maintains pregnancy in all mammals. In the absence of a pregnancy, the CL regresses …

Corpus luteum (CL) is a transient organ with primary function of producing progesterone,
which is essentially required for establishment and sustainance of pregnancy. Luteolysis …

By virtue of the secretion of progesterone (P4), corpus luteum (CL) is important not only for
normal cyclicity but also for conception and continuation of pregnancy in female mammals …

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 …

Contents The corpus luteum (CL) is an ephemeral endocrine organ. During its lifespan, it
undergoes a period of extremely rapid growth that involves hypertrophy, proliferation and …

The mechanisms controlling the demise of the primate (monkeys and women) corpus luteum
(CL) during the nonfertile menstrual cycle is poorly un derstood. In most nonprimate …

The primary function of the corpus luteum is secretion of the hormone progesterone, which is
required for maintenance of normal pregnancy in mammals. The corpus luteum develops …

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 …

The role of the uterus and the importance of prostaglandin F,(PGF,) in regres-sion of the
corpus luteum (CL) of domestic livestock has been appreciated for some time. However …

Secretion of progesterone from the corpus luteum is required for normal pregnancy in all
domestic animals. However, if pregnancy does not occur following estrus and mating …