This is a selection of articles from the November 2006 archive. Click here for this month's Reproduction Medicine headlines.
Dynamin 2 associates with complexins and is found in the acrosomal region of mammalian sperm
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - November 30, 2006 Authors: Longmei Zhao, Xudong Shi, Lingjun Li, David J. Miller Source Type: journals
Clinical, ultrasonographic and pathological features following unilateral vasectomy in rams.
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Source: Animal Reproduction Science - November 30, 2006 Authors: Gouletsou PG, Galatos AD, Fthenakis GC Tags: Anim Reprod Sci Source Type: journals
Crypticity and functional distribution of the membrane associated [alpha]-L-fucosidase of human sperm
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - November 28, 2006 Authors: Jennifer J. Venditti, Katherine A. Donigan, Barry S. Bean Source Type: journals
Ultrastructural analysis reveals striking differences of intercellular contact lengths in bovine embryos produced in vivo, in vitro and by somatic cell nuclear transfer
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - November 28, 2006 Authors: S. Bhojwani, W. Tomek, L. Jonas, F. Becker, H. Alm, H. Torner, W. Kanitz, R. Poehland Source Type: journals
Comparison of global gene expression between porcine testis tissue xenografts and porcine testis in situ
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - November 28, 2006 Authors: Wenxian Zeng, Rahul Rathi, Hua Pan, Ina Dobrinski Source Type: journals
Using the histone H2a transcript as an endogenous standard to study relative transcript abundance during bovine early development
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - November 28, 2006 Authors: Christian Vigneault, Isabelle Gilbert, Marc-André Sirard, Claude Robert Source Type: journals
Biodiversity of multiple Pregnancy-Associated Glycoprotein (PAG) family: gene cloning and chorionic protein purification in domestic and wild eutherians (Placentalia)--a review.
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Source: Reproduction Nutrition Development - November 26, 2006 Source Type: journals
Effect of nicotine on in vitro maturation of bovine oocytes.
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Source: Animal Reproduction Science - November 26, 2006 Authors: Liu Y, Li GP, Rickords LF, White KL, Sessions BR, Aston KI, Bunch TD Tags: Anim Reprod Sci Source Type: journals
Advanced methods of isolation and identification of porcine primordial follicles.
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Source: Animal Reproduction Science - November 26, 2006 Authors: Shi K, Yuan X, Du L, Pan D, Zhang Y, Zhao Y, Deng X, Hu X, Wu C, Li N Tags: Anim Reprod Sci Source Type: journals
Sperm DNA fragmentation in a random sample of the Spanish boar livestock.
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Source: Animal Reproduction Science - November 26, 2006 Authors: López-Fernández C, Pérez-Llano B, García-Casado P, Sala R, Gosálbez A, Arroyo F, Fernández JL, Gosálvez J Tags: Anim Reprod Sci Source Type: journals
Progesterone induces the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) 120 and Flk-1, its receptor, in bovine granulosa cells.
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Source: Animal Reproduction Science - November 24, 2006 Authors: Shimizu T, Miyamoto A Tags: Anim Reprod Sci Source Type: journals
Expression of vascular endothelial growth factor and its receptors in the porcine corpus luteum during the estrous cycle and early pregnancy
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - November 23, 2006 Authors: Monika M. Kaczmarek, Anna E. Kowalczyk, Agnieszka Waclawik, Dieter Schams, Adam J. Ziecik Source Type: journals
In utero exposure to tributyltin alters the expression of e-cadherin and localization of claudin-1 in intercellular junctions of the rat ventral prostate
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - November 23, 2006 Authors: Johanna Barthelemy, Adedayo Adeeko, Bernard Robaire, Daniel G. Cyr Source Type: journals
Social rank and response to the "male effect" in the Australian Cashmere goat.
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Source: Animal Reproduction Science - November 23, 2006 Authors: Alvarez L, Zarco L, Galindo F, Blache D, Martin GB Tags: Anim Reprod Sci Source Type: journals
Exogenous glucagon effects on health and reproductive performance of lactating dairy cows with mild fatty liver.
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Source: Animal Reproduction Science - November 23, 2006 Authors: Bobe G, Ametaj BN, Young JW, Anderson LL, Beitz DC Tags: Anim Reprod Sci Source Type: journals
Recovery of large preantral follicles from buffalo ovary: Effect of season and corpus luteum.
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Source: Animal Reproduction Science - November 23, 2006 Authors: Gupta PS, Ramesh HS, Nandi S, Ravindra JP Tags: Anim Reprod Sci Source Type: journals
Influence of in vitro oxygen concentrations on preimplantation embryo development, gene expression and production of hanwoo calves following embryo transfer
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - November 23, 2006 Authors: Gyu-Jin Rho, Balasubramanian S, Dong-Sik Kim, Woo-Jin Son, Sang-Rae Cho, Jung-Gon Kim, Mohana kumar B, Sang-Young Choe Source Type: journals
The effects of GnRH analogue (buserelin) or hCG (Chorulon) on Day 12 of pregnancy on ovarian function, plasma hormone concentrations, conceptus growth and placentation in ewes and ewe lambs.
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Source: Animal Reproduction Science - November 21, 2006 Authors: Khan TH, Beck NF, Khalid M Tags: Anim Reprod Sci Source Type: journals
Horn growth related to testosterone secretion in two wild Mediterranean ruminant species: The Spanish ibex (Capra pyrenaica hispanica) and European mouflon (Ovis orientalis musimon).
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Source: Animal Reproduction Science - November 21, 2006 Authors: Toledano-Díaz A, Santiago-Moreno J, Gómez-Brunet A, Pulido-Pastor A, López-Sebastián A Tags: Anim Reprod Sci Source Type: journals
Effects of reproductive status and management on cortisol secretion and fertility of oestrous horse mares.
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Source: Animal Reproduction Science - November 19, 2006 Authors: Berghold P, Möstl E, Aurich C Tags: Anim Reprod Sci Source Type: journals
Serum hormonal, electrolytes and trace element profiles in the rutting and non-rutting one-humped male camel (Camelus dromedarius).
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Source: Animal Reproduction Science - November 19, 2006 Authors: Zia-Ur-Rahman , Ahmad N, Bukhari SA, Akhtar N, Haq IU Tags: Anim Reprod Sci Source Type: journals
Assessment of reproductive parameters in female Dwarf goat (Capra hircus) on the basis of progesterone profiles.
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Source: Animal Reproduction Science - November 19, 2006 Authors: Khanum SA, Hussain M, Kausar R Tags: Anim Reprod Sci Source Type: journals
Induction of cyclicity in postpartum anestrous beef cows using progesterone, GnRH and estradiol cypionate (ECP).
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Source: Animal Reproduction Science - November 19, 2006 Authors: Wheaton JE, Lamb GC Tags: Anim Reprod Sci Source Type: journals
Pregnancy outcomes following laparoscopic myomectomy and single-layer myometrial closure
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Paul, P.G., Koshy, A. K., Thomas, T. Source Type: journals
Cytokine and hormonal profile in blood serum and follicular fluids during ovarian stimulation with the multidose antagonist or the long agonist protocol
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Asimakopoulos, B., Koster, F., Felberbaum, R., Al-Hasani, S., Diedrich, K., Nikolettos, N. Source Type: journals
The risk of infertility among hairdressers. Five-year follow-up of female hairdressers in a Danish national registry
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Hougaard, K.S., Hannerz, H., Bonde, J.P., Feveile, H., Burr, H. Source Type: journals
Mutations in the testis-specific NALP14 gene in men suffering from spermatogenic failure
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Westerveld, G.H., Korver, C.M., van Pelt, A.M.M., Leschot, N.J., van der Veen, F., Repping, S., Lombardi, M.P. Source Type: journals
Laparoscopic creation of a neovagina and recovery of menstrual function in a patient with Rokitansky syndrome: A Case Report
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Fedele, L., Bianchi, S., Berlanda, N., Bulfoni, A., Fontana, E. Source Type: journals
Association of genetic markers within the KIT and KITLG genes with human male infertility
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Galan, J.J., De Felici, M., Buch, B., Rivero, M.C., Segura, A., Royo, J.L., Cruz, N., Real, L.M., Ruiz, A. Source Type: journals
Synaptic defects at meiosis I and non-obstructive azoospermia
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Topping, D., Brown, P., Judis, L., Schwartz, S., Seftel, A., Thomas, A., Hassold, T. Source Type: journals
Increased expression of matrix metalloproteinase-9 in the eutopic endometrial tissue of women with endometriosis
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Collette, T., Maheux, R., Mailloux, J., Akoum, A. Source Type: journals
Perioperative and post-operative complications of transvaginal ultrasound-guided oocyte retrieval: prospective study of >1000 oocyte retrievals
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Ludwig, A.K., Glawatz, M., Griesinger, G., Diedrich, K., Ludwig, M. Source Type: journals
Association study of four polymorphisms in three folate-related enzyme genes with non-obstructive male infertility
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Lee, H.-C., Jeong, Y.-M., Lee, S. H., Cha, K. Y., Song, S.-H., Kim, N. K., Lee, K. W., Lee, S. Source Type: journals
Rare Robertsonian translocations and meiotic behaviour: sperm FISH analysis of t(13;15) and t(14;15) translocations: A Case Report
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Moradkhani, K., Puechberty, J., Bhatt, S., Lespinasse, J., Vago, P., Lefort, G., Sarda, P., Hamamah, S., Pellestor, F. Source Type: journals
Autonomy versus protection--who benefits from the regulation of IVF?
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: English, V. Source Type: journals
Evolution, morality and the law: on Valerie J. Grant's case against sex selection
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Dahl, E. Source Type: journals
The occurrence and outcome of 39 pregnancies after 1621 cases of transcervical resection of endometrium
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Xia, E., Li, T.-C., Yu, D., Huang, X., Zheng, J., Liu, Y., Zhang, M. Source Type: journals
Time trends in ectopic pregnancies in a Norwegian county 1970-2004--a population-based study
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Bakken, I.J., Skjeldestad, F.E. Source Type: journals
First IVF treatment--short-term impact on psychological well-being and the marital relationship
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Holter, H., Anderheim, L., Bergh, C., Moller, A. Source Type: journals
Facilitators and obstacles to sperm banking in young men receiving gonadotoxic chemotherapy for cancer: the perspective of survivors and health care professionals
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Achille, M. A., Rosberger, Z., Robitaille, R., Lebel, S., Gouin, J.-P., Bultz, B. D., T.K.Chan, P. Source Type: journals
Uterine artery embolization for symptomatic fibroids: short-term versus mid-term changes in disease-specific symptoms, quality of life and magnetic resonance imaging results
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Scheurig, C., Gauruder-Burmester, A., Kluner, C., Kurzeja, R., Lembcke, A., Zimmermann, E., Hamm, B., Kroencke, T. Source Type: journals
Reply: Evolution, morality and the law: on Valerie J. Grant's case against sex selection
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Grant, V.J. Source Type: journals
Investigation and treatment of repeated implantation failure following IVF-ET
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Margalioth, E.J., Ben-Chetrit, A., Gal, M., Eldar-Geva, T. Source Type: journals
Cell junctional proteins in the human corpus luteum: changes during the normal cycle and after HCG treatment
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Groten, T., Fraser, H.M., Duncan, W.C., Konrad, R., Kreienberg, R., Wulff, C. Source Type: journals
Endometrial expression of the estrogen-sensitive genes MMP-26 and TIMP-4 is altered by a substitution protocol without down-regulation in IVF patients
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Pilka, R., Oborna, I., Lichnovsky, V., Havelka, P., Fingerova, H., Eriksson, P., Hansson, S., Casslen, B. Source Type: journals
Leukaemia inhibitory factor and interleukin 11 levels in uterine flushings of infertile patients with endometriosis
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Mikolajczyk, M., Wirstlein, P., Skrzypczak, J. Source Type: journals
The PON1-108C/T polymorphism, and not the polycystic ovary syndrome, is an important determinant of reduced serum paraoxonase activity in premenopausal women
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: San Millan, J. L., Alvarez-Blasco, F., Luque-Ramirez, M., Botella-Carretero, J. I., Escobar-Morreale, H. F. Source Type: journals
Taking stock and moving forward
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Barlow, D.H. Source Type: journals
Sperm DNA integrity in testicular cancer patients
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Stahl, O., Eberhard, J., Jepson, K., Spano, M., Cwikiel, M., Cavallin-Stahl, E., Giwercman, A. Source Type: journals
Artificial shrinkage of blastocoeles using either a micro-needle or a laser pulse prior to the cooling steps of vitrification improves survival rate and pregnancy outcome of vitrified human blastocysts
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Mukaida, T., Oka, C., Goto, T., Takahashi, K. Source Type: journals
Chronic progesterone antagonist-estradiol therapy suppresses breakthrough bleeding and endometrial proliferation in a menopausal macaque model
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Slayden, O.D., Zelinski, M.B., Chwalisz, K., Hess-Stumpp, H., Brenner, R.M. Source Type: journals
Is the PCOS diagnosis solved by ESHRE/ASRM 2003 consensus or could it include ultrasound examination of the ovarian stroma?
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Belosi, C., Selvaggi, L., Apa, R., Guido, M., Romualdi, D., Fulghesu, A.M., Lanzone, A. Source Type: journals
Evaluating information on oral contraceptive use: a randomized controlled trial to assess missed pill instructions
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Chin-Quee, D., Wong, E., Cuthbertson, C. Source Type: journals
Intrauterine administration of autologous peripheral blood mononuclear cells promotes implantation rates in patients with repeated failure of IVF-embryo transfer
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Yoshioka, S., Fujiwara, H., Nakayama, T., Kosaka, K., Mori, T., Fujii, S. Source Type: journals
Serum anti-Mullerian hormone throughout the human menstrual cycle
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: La Marca, A., Stabile, G., Artenisio, A.C., Volpe, A. Source Type: journals
Clinical outcome following stimulation with highly purified hMG or recombinant FSH in patients undergoing IVF: a randomized assessor-blind controlled trial
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Andersen, A. N., Devroey, P., Arce, J.-C., for the MERIT Group Source Type: journals
Expression of molecules associated with tissue homeostasis in secretory endometria from untreated women with polycystic ovary syndrome
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Avellaira, C., Villavicencio, A., Bacallao, K., Gabler, F., Wells, P., Romero, C., Vega, M. Source Type: journals
Cryopreservation of intact human ovary with its vascular pedicle
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Bedaiwy, M. A., Hussein, M. R., Biscotti, C., Falcone, T. Source Type: journals
ESHRE Task Force on Ethics and Law 11: Posthumous assisted reproduction
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: ESHRE Task Force on Ethics and Law including, Pennings, G., de Wert, G., Shenfield, F., Cohen, J., Devroey, P., Tarlatzis, B. Source Type: journals
Does subfertility explain the risk of poor perinatal outcome after IVF and ovarian hyperstimulation?
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Kapiteijn, K., de Bruijn, C.S., de Boer, E., de Craen, A.J.M., Burger, C.W., van Leeuwen, F.E., Helmerhorst, F.M. Source Type: journals
Exogenous shocks to the human sex ratio: the case of September 11, 2001 in New York City
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Catalano, R., Bruckner, T., Marks, A.R., Eskenazi, B. Source Type: journals
Vaginoscopic versus traditional office hysteroscopy: a randomized controlled study
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Guida, M., Di Spiezi Sardo, A.o, Acunzo, G., Sparice, S., Bramante, S., Piccoli, R., Bifulco, G., Cirillo, D., Pellicano, M., Nappi, C. Source Type: journals
Morphological and glycosylation changes associated with the endometrium and ectopic lesions in a baboon model of endometriosis
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Jones, C.J.P., Denton, J., Fazleabas, A.T. Source Type: journals
Impact of gonadotrophins and steroid hormones on tumour cells derived from borderline ovarian tumours
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Source: Human Reproduction - November 18, 2006 Authors: Basille, C., Olivennes, F., Le Calvez, J., Beron-Gaillard, N., Meduri, G., Lhomme, C., Duvillard, P., Benard, J., Morice, P. Source Type: journals
Changes in mammary uptake and metabolic fate of glucose with once-daily milking and feed restriction in dairy cows.
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Source: Reproduction Nutrition Development - November 17, 2006 Source Type: journals
The retina is more susceptible than the brain and the liver to the incorporation of trans isomers of DHA in rats consuming trans isomers of alpha-linolenic acid.
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Source: Reproduction Nutrition Development - November 17, 2006 Source Type: journals
Sulphated proteins secreted by rat mammary epithelial cells.
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Source: Reproduction Nutrition Development - November 17, 2006 Source Type: journals
Biodiversity of multiple Pregnancy-Associated Glycoprotein (PAG) family: gene cloning and chorionic protein purification in domestic and wild eutherians (Placentalia) - a review.
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Source: Reproduction Nutrition Development - November 17, 2006 Source Type: journals
Combined effect of salinomycin and feeding on whole body glucose kinetics in sheep fed a high-concentrate diet.
