Across the Western World there is an increasing trend to postpone childbearing.
Consequently, the negative influence of age on oocyte quality may lead to a difficulty in …

Cell death was first described in rabbit ovaries (Graaffian follicles), the phenomenon being
called 'chromatolysis' rather than apoptosis. In humans, the ovarian endowment of …

The corpus luteum is a unique hormoneregulated, transient reproductive gland that
produces progesterone, a required product for the establishment and maintenance of early …

Progesterone produced by the corpus luteum (CL) regulates the synthesis of various
endometrial proteins required for embryonic implantation and development. Compromised …

Successful embryo development requires an extensive endometrial angiogenesis in
proximity of implantation site. The glycoprotein hCG is produced even before implantation by …

OBJECTIVE: To summarize recent advances in the understanding of the endocrine
signaling pathways between the hypothalamus, pituitary, and human corpus luteum (CL); to …

Cells living under aerobic conditions always face oxygen paradox. Oxygen is necessary for
cells to maintain their lives. However, reactive oxygen species such as superoxide radical () …

The aim of this study was to test the effect of expression of estrus at artificial insemination
(AI) on endometrium, conceptus, and CL gene expression of beef cows. Thirty-six …

The corpus luteum-an endocrine gland in the adult ovary-is formed from the follicle wall after
ovulation. It is associated with four unique features. The first is its ephemeral nature: the …

Context: Blood vessel stabilization is regulated by angiopoietins and important for
angiogenesis in the corpus luteum. Objective: To study angiogenesis and blood vessel …