Endometrial prostaglandins (PGs) and the PGE2/PGF2α ratio play an important role in
regulating the estrous cycle and establishment of pregnancy. The enzymes downstream of …

Prostaglandins regulate many physiological functions, including reproduction, by binding to
specific plasma membrane receptors. In this study we evaluated the regulation of PGF 2α …

As an initial step to clarify the mechanisms of various uterine actions of PGE2, expression
patterns of the messenger RNAs (mRNAs) for four subtypes of PGE receptors, EP1, EP2 …

Prostaglandins (PGs) are important lipid mediators regulating various reproductive
processes in many species. In pigs, the expression pattern of PGE2 and PGF2α metabolic …

During parturition, uterine-derived prostaglandins (PG) play an outstanding role regarding
the functional elimination of the corpus luteum and the promotion of uterine contraction. The …

Lysophosphatidic acid (LPA), a simple phospholipid-derived mediator with diverse
biological actions, acts through the specific G protein-coupled receptors endothelial …

The differential production of prostaglandin (PG) F2α and PGE2 within the uterine
compartment may play a role in controlling myometrial contraction. We hypothesized that the …

Uteroplacental prostaglandins (PGs) play pivotal roles in the maintenance and termination
of pregnancy in mammals. In the present study, we have characterized the expression of …

A current hypothesis of ovine parturition proposes that fetal adrenal cortisol induces
placental E2 production, which, in turn, triggers intrauterine PG production. However, recent …

There is no distinct explanation of the mechanism for the prepartal prostaglandin F2alpha
(PGF2alpha) increase in pregnant dogs. Although the PGF2alpha-synthase (PGFS …