Activation of lysosomal cathepsins in pregnant bovine leukocytes In ruminants, interferon-tau (IFNT)–mediated expression of interferon-stimulated genes in peripheral blood leukocytes (PBLs) can indicate pregnancy. Recently,…
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Reduced levels of stromal sex hormone-binding globulin and androgen receptor dysfunction in the sperm storage region of the rat epididymis The cauda epididymidis is the…
Parthenogenesis in birds: a review Parthenogenesis or ‘virgin birth’ is embryonic development in unfertilized eggs. It is a routine means of reproduction in many invertebrates.…
Removal of sialic acid from bull sperm decreases motility and mucus penetration ability but increases zona pellucida binding and polyspermic penetration in vitro This study…
Murine sperm capacitation, oocyte penetration and decondensation following moderate alcohol intake Male chronic alcohol abuse causes testicular failure and infertility. We analyzed the effects of…
Role of RAB5A in FSHR-mediated signal transduction in human granulosa cells Polycystic ovary syndrome, a common condition characterized by endocrine dysfunction, menstrual irregularity, anovulation and…
Reciprocal regulation of TEAD4 and CCN2 for the trophectoderm development of the bovine blastocyst The first segregation at the blastocyst stage is the symmetry-breaking event…
Bromodomain protein BRD4 is increased in human placentas from women with early-onset preeclampsia Preeclampsia affects 5% of all pregnancies and is a serious disorder of…
Radiation-induced ovarian follicle loss occurs without overt stromal changes Radiation damage due to total body irradiation (TBI) or targeted abdominal radiation can deplete ovarian follicles…
Sperm form and function: what do we know about the role of sexual selection? Sperm morphological variation has attracted considerable interest and generated a wealth…