In the last decade, several new aspects of the inflammation of the bovine endometrium have
been investigated and described, including a new definition of subclinical endometritis. This …

Gap junctions are collections of intercellular membrane channels that allow adjacent cells to
share small molecules (< 1 kDa). Gap junction channels are composed of connexins, a …

Escherichia coli infection of the endometrium causes uterine disease after parturition and is
associated with prolonged luteal phases of the ovarian cycle in cattle. Termination of the …

In ruminants, endometrial prostaglandin F2α (PGF2α) is responsible for luteolysis and
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) is thought to be involved in maternal recognition of pregnancy. In …

Endometrial cells take part in embryo–maternal communication, as well as supporting the
immune system in defending against invading pathogens. The aim of the present study was …

The corpus luteum produces progesterone, which is essential for the maintenance of
pregnancy. In the absence of a viable embryo, the corpus luteum must regress rapidly to …

Leptin, the product of the ob gene, is secreted into the circulation by white adipose tissue; its
major role being to participate in the regulation of energy homeostasis. Plasma leptin levels …

Several cytokines and prostaglandins play an important role in preparing the endometrium
for implantation and mediating pro-inflammatory events. The aim of the present study was to …

Luteal regression is caused by a pulsatile release of prostaglandin (PG) F2α from the uterus
in the late luteal phase in most mammals including cattle. Although it has been proposed in …

Background Inflammatory processes and infections of the uterine wall must be accepted as
a physiological event in dairy cows after calving. This might result in clinical or subclinical …