Prostanoids are cyclic, oxygenated products ofω3 andω6 20-and 22-carbon essential fatty
acids (FAs) that are formed enzymatically through “cyclooxygenases”. Prostaglandin …

In Westernized societies, average consumption of n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs)
far exceeds nutritional requirements. The ratio of n-6 to n-3 PUFAs is generally> 10: 1 …

Lipopolysaccharide (LPS), the endotoxin of Gram-negative bacteria, has detrimental effects
on the structure and function of bovine corpus luteum (CL) in vivo. The objective was to …

In response to various growth factors, hormones or cytokines, arachidonic acid can be
mobilized from phospholipids pools and converted to bioactive eicosanoids through …

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 …

The purpose of this work is to address the relationship between transcriptional profile of
embryos and the pregnancy success based on gene expression analysis of blastocyst …

The corpus luteum (CL) is a transient ovarian endocrine gland formed from the ovulated
follicle. Progesterone is the primary secretory product of CL and is essential for …

Cells are continuously exposed to cues, which signal cell survival or death. Fine-tuning of
these conflicting signals is essential for tissue development and homeostasis, and defective …

Aldose reductase catalyzes the first step in the polyol pathway and is thought to be involved
in the pathogenesis of diabetic complications. In addition to polyol synthesis, aldose …

Recognition and establishment of pregnancy involve several molecular and cellular
interactions among the conceptus, uterus, and corpus luteum (CL). In ruminants, interferon-τ …