Long non‐coding RNA regulation of reproduction and development
Noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) have long been known to play vital roles in eukaryotic gene
regulation. Studies conducted over a decade ago revealed that maturation of spliced …
regulation. Studies conducted over a decade ago revealed that maturation of spliced …
[PDF][PDF] Actions of gonadotrophins on the uterus
M Shemesh - REPRODUCTION-CAMBRIDGE-, 2001 - academia.edu
Binding sites for LH/hCG are found in the uterus of several species, including humans. In
cattle and pigs, the LH receptor, its mRNA and LH receptor protein are present in the uterus …
cattle and pigs, the LH receptor, its mRNA and LH receptor protein are present in the uterus …
[HTML][HTML] Transcriptome dynamics and molecular cross-talk between bovine oocyte and its companion cumulus cells
The bi-directional communication between the oocyte and its companion cumulus cells
(CCs) is crucial for development and functions of both cell types. Transcripts that are …
(CCs) is crucial for development and functions of both cell types. Transcripts that are …
Cumulus cell gene expression following the LH surge in bovine preovulatory follicles: potential early markers of oocyte competence
Cumulus cells (CCs) are essential for oocytes to reach full development competency and
become fertilized. Many major functional properties of CCs are triggered by gonadotropins …
become fertilized. Many major functional properties of CCs are triggered by gonadotropins …
Cytoplasmic glutathione regulated by cumulus cells during porcine oocyte maturation affects fertilization and embryonic development in vitro
N Maedomari, K Kikuchi, M Ozawa, J Noguchi… - Theriogenology, 2007 - Elsevier
It is generally accepted that cumulus cells support the nuclear maturation of mammalian
oocytes. In the present study, we examined relationships between the cytoplasmic …
oocytes. In the present study, we examined relationships between the cytoplasmic …
Poor embryo development in mouse oocytes aged in vitro is associated with impaired calcium homeostasis
T Takahashi, H Igarashi, J Kawagoe… - Biology of …, 2009 - academic.oup.com
We examined whether impairment of intracellular Ca2+ homeostasis is related to poor
embryo development in in vitro-aged oocytes. We found that in vitro aging of mouse oocytes …
embryo development in in vitro-aged oocytes. We found that in vitro aging of mouse oocytes …
[HTML][HTML] Correlation of cumulus gene expression of GJA1, PRSS35, PTX3, and SERPINE2 with oocyte maturation, fertilization, and embryo development
SH Li, MH Lin, YM Hwu, CH Lu, LY Yeh… - Reproductive Biology …, 2015 - Springer
Background GJA1 and PTX3 were proposed as gene markers for oocyte and embryo
developmental competence, while SERPINE2 was reported to be associated with …
developmental competence, while SERPINE2 was reported to be associated with …
[HTML][HTML] Conserved miR-26b enhances ovarian granulosa cell apoptosis through HAS2-HA-CD44-Caspase-3 pathway by targeting HAS2
J Liu, F Tu, W Yao, X Li, Z Xie, H Liu, Q Li, Z Pan - Scientific reports, 2016 - nature.com
Abstract The hyaluronan synthase 2 (HAS2)-hyaluronic acid (HA)-CD44-Caspase-3
pathway is involved in ovarian granulosa cell (GC) functions in mammals. HAS2 is a key …
pathway is involved in ovarian granulosa cell (GC) functions in mammals. HAS2 is a key …
Quercetin supplemented diet improves follicular development, oocyte quality, and reduces ovarian apoptosis in rabbits during summer heat stress
The present study was designed to test the modulatory effect of dietary quercetin on follicle
population, apoptosis, in vitro maturation rate and quality of oocytes in heat stressed female …
population, apoptosis, in vitro maturation rate and quality of oocytes in heat stressed female …
[HTML][HTML] HAS2-AS1 is a novel LH/hCG target gene regulating HAS2 expression and enhancing cumulus cells migration
Y Yung, L Ophir, GM Yerushalmi, M Baum… - Journal of ovarian …, 2019 - Springer
Background The cumulus expansion process is one of the LH mediated ovulatory
processes. Hyaluronan synthase 2 (HAS2) regulates the synthesis of hyaluronic acid, the …
processes. Hyaluronan synthase 2 (HAS2) regulates the synthesis of hyaluronic acid, the …