This is a selection of articles from the March 2007 archive. Click here for this month's Reproduction Medicine headlines.
The G2964A 3'-untranslated region polymorphism of the signal transducer and activator of transcription 6 gene is associated with endometriosis in South Indian women
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Bhanoori, M., Deenadayal, M., Kennedy, S., Shivaji, S. Tags: Reproductive Genetics Source Type: journals
Origin and outcome of pregnancies affected by androgenetic/biparental chimerism
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Robinson, W. P., Lauzon, J. L., Innes, A.M., Lim, K., Arsovska, S., McFadden, D. E. Tags: Embryology Source Type: journals
Morphology of human Fallopian tubes after infection with Mycoplasma genitalium and Mycoplasma hominis--in vitro organ culture study
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Baczynska, A., Funch, P., Fedder, J., Knudsen, H. J., Birkelund, S., Christiansen, G. Tags: Reproductive Biology Source Type: journals
Impaired migration of trophoblast cells caused by simvastatin is associated with decreased membrane IGF-I receptor, MMP2 activity and HSP27 expression
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Tartakover-Matalon, S., Cherepnin, N., Kuchuk, M., Drucker, L., Kenis, I., Fishman, A., Pomeranz, M., Lishner, M. Tags: Early Pregnancy Source Type: journals
Cells with haematopoietic stem cell phenotype in adult human endometrium: relevance to infertility?
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Lynch, L., Golden-Mason, L., Eogan, M., O'Herlihy, C., O'Farrelly, C. Tags: Reproductive Biology Source Type: journals
Amelioration of insulin resistance in women with PCOS via reduced insulin receptor substrate-1 Ser312 phosphorylation following laparoscopic ovarian electrocautery
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Seow, K.-M., Juan, C.-C., Hsu, Y.-P., Hwang, J.-L., Huang, L.-W., Ho, L.-T. Tags: Reproductive Endocrinology Source Type: journals
The effect of fibroids without cavity involvement on ART outcomes independent of ovarian age
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Klatsky, P.C., Lane, D.E., Ryan, I.P., Fujimoto, V.Y. Tags: Corrigendum Source Type: journals
Reply: The human sex ratio in New York City did not change after 11 September 2001
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Catalano, R., Bruckner, T., Marks, A., Eskenazi, B. Tags: Letter to the editor Source Type: journals
Milder ovarian stimulation for in-vitro fertilization reduces aneuploidy in the human preimplantation embryo: a randomized controlled trial
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Baart, E. B., Martini, E., Eijkemans, M. J., Van Opstal, D., Beckers, N. G.M., Verhoeff, A., Macklon, N. S., Fauser, B. C.J.M. Tags: Reproductive Endocrinology Source Type: journals
The human sex ratio in New York City did not change after 11 September 2001
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Lydersen, S. Tags: Letter to the editor Source Type: journals
Malformation rate and sex ratio in 412 children conceived with epididymal or testicular sperm
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Fedder, J., Gabrielsen, A., Humaidan, P., Erb, K., Ernst, E., Loft, A. Tags: Infertility Source Type: journals
Endometrial and subendometrial vascularity is higher in pregnant patients with livebirth following ART than in those who suffer a miscarriage
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Ng, E. H. Y., Chan, C. C. W., Tang, O. S., Yeung, W. S. B., Ho, P. C. Tags: Gynaecology Source Type: journals
Peritoneal tissue-oxygen tension during a carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum in a mouse laparoscopic model with controlled respiratory support
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Bourdel, N., Matsuzaki, S., Bazin, J.-E., Pouly, J.-L., Mage, G., Canis, M. Tags: Gynaecology Source Type: journals
The (TAAAA)n microsatellite polymorphism in the SHBG gene influences serum SHBG levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Ferk, P., Teran, N., Gersak, K. Tags: Reproductive Genetics Source Type: journals
Metabolism of human embryos following cryopreservation: Implications for the safety and selection of embryos for transfer in clinical IVF
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Stokes, P. J., Hawkhead, J. A., Fawthrop, R. K., Picton, H. M., Sharma, V., Leese, H. J., Houghton, F. D. Tags: Erratum Source Type: journals
Recombination in heterozygote inversion carriers
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Anton, E., Blanco, J., Vidal, F. Tags: Letter to the editor Source Type: journals
Adipocyte resistin mRNA levels are down-regulated by laparoscopic ovarian electrocautery in both obese and lean women with polycystic ovary syndrome
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Seow, K.-M., Juan, C.-C., Ho, L.-T., Hsu, Y.-P., Lin, Y.-H., Huang, L.-W., Hwang, J.-L. Tags: Infertility Source Type: journals
High prevalence of testicular cancer in azoospermic men without spermatogenesis
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Mancini, M., Carmignani, L., Gazzano, G., Sagone, P., Gadda, F., Bosari, S., Rocco, F., Colpi, G.M. Tags: Andrology Source Type: journals
Deep dyspareunia and sex life after laparoscopic excision of endometriosis
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Ferrero, S., Abbamonte, L.H., Giordano, M., Ragni, N., Remorgida, V. Tags: Gynaecology Source Type: journals
Obstetric and neonatal outcome after single embryo transfer
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Poikkeus, P., Gissler, M., Unkila-Kallio, L., Hyden-Granskog, C., Tiitinen, A. Tags: Infertility Source Type: journals
Characterization and depletion of leukocytes from cells isolated from the pre-ovulatory ovarian follicle
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Fedorcsak, P., Raki, M., Storeng, R. Tags: Reproductive Endocrinology Source Type: journals
MAGE-A1, GAGE and NY-ESO-1 cancer/testis antigen expression during human gonadal development
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Gjerstorff, M. F., Kock, K., Nielsen, O., Ditzel, H. J. Tags: Reproductive Biology Source Type: journals
Ultrastructural nuclear defects and increased chromosome aneuploidies in spermatozoa with elongated heads
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Prisant, N., Escalier, D., Soufir, J-C., Morillon, M., Schoevaert, D., Misrahi, M., Tachdjian, G. Tags: Andrology Source Type: journals
Psychosocial adjustment during pregnancy for older couples conceiving through assisted reproductive technology
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: McMahon, C. A., Gibson, F. L., Allen, J. L., Saunders, D. Tags: Psychology and Counselling Source Type: journals
Monitoring reproductive health in Europe: what are the best indicators of reproductive health? A need for evidence-based quality indicators of reproductive health care
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Nelen, W.L.D.M., Hermens, R.P.M.G., Mourad, S.M., Haagen, E.C., Grol, R.P.T.M., Kremer, J.A.M. Tags: DEBATE-CONTINUED Source Type: journals
Active caspase-3 and ultrastructural evidence of apoptosis in spontaneous and induced cell death in bovine in vitro produced pre-implantation embryos
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - March 30, 2007 Authors: Jakob O. Gjørret, Du[scaron]an Fabian, Birthe Avery, Poul Maddox-Hyttel Source Type: journals
Estradiol induces heparanase-1 expression and heparan sulphate proteoglycan degradation in human endometrium
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Xu, X., Ding, J., Rao, G., Shen, J., Prinz, R. A., Rana, N., Dmowski, W.P. Tags: Reproductive Biology Source Type: journals
A comparative study of the effect of continuous combined conjugated equine estrogen plus medroxyprogesterone acetate and tibolone on blood coagulability
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Skouby, S. O., Sidelmann, J. J., Nilas, L., Jespersen, J. Tags: Puberty, Age and HRT Source Type: journals
Altered apoptosis and proliferation in endometrial stromal cells of women with adenomyosis
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Yang, J.-H., Wu, M.-Y., Chen, C.-D., Chen, M.-J., Yang, Y.-S., Ho, H.-N. Tags: Reproductive Biology Source Type: journals
Smoking, alcohol and caffeine in relation to ovarian age during the reproductive years
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Kinney, A., Kline, J., Kelly, A., Reuss, M.L., Levin, B. Tags: Puberty, Age and HRT Source Type: journals
Infertility, infertility treatment and twinning: the Danish National Birth Cohort
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Zhu, J. L., Basso, O., Obel, C., Christensen, K., Olsen, J. Tags: Infertility Source Type: journals
Sperm quality and pregnancy rate after COX-2 inhibitor therapy of infertile males with abacterial leukocytospermia
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Gambera, L., Serafini, F., Morgante, G., Focarelli, R., De Leo, V., Piomboni, P. Tags: Andrology Source Type: journals
Effect of cold storage and cryopreservation of immature non-human primate testicular tissue on spermatogonial stem cell potential in xenografts
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Jahnukainen, K., Ehmcke, J., Hergenrother, S. D., Schlatt, S. Tags: Andrology Source Type: journals
Follicle growth is inhibited by benzo-[a]-pyrene, at concentrations representative of human exposure, in an isolated rat follicle culture assay
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Neal, M. S., Zhu, J., Holloway, A. C., Foster, W. G. Tags: Reproductive Biology Source Type: journals
A frequent Y chromosome b2/b3 subdeletion shows strong association with male infertility in Han-Chinese population
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Wu, B., Lu, N.X., Xia, Y.K., Gu, A.H., Lu, C.C., Wang, W., Song, L., Wang, S.L., Shen, H.B., Wang, X.R. Tags: Infertility Source Type: journals
Human embryo: a biological definition
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Findlay, J.K., Gear, M.L., Illingworth, P.J., Junk, S.M., Kay, G., Mackerras, A.H., Pope, A., Rothenfluh, H.S., Wilton, L. Tags: NEW DEBATE Source Type: journals
Association between polycystic ovary syndrome and female-to-male transsexuality
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Baba, T., Endo, T., Honnma, H., Kitajima, Y., Hayashi, T., Ikeda, H., Masumori, N., Kamiya, H., Moriwaka, O., Saito, T. Tags: Reproductive Endocrinology Source Type: journals
The 3D vascular status of the follicle after HCG administration is qualitatively rather than quantitatively associated with its reproductive competence
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Lozano, D. H. M., Frydman, N., Levaillant, J. M., Fay, S., Frydman, R., Fanchin, R. Tags: Infertility Source Type: journals
Ultrastructure of human mature oocytes after slow cooling cryopreservation using different sucrose concentrations
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Nottola, S.A., Macchiarelli, G., Coticchio, G., Bianchi, S., Cecconi, S., De Santis, L., Scaravelli, G., Flamigni, C., Borini, A. Tags: Embryology Source Type: journals
Serum mullerian-inhibiting substance in Down's syndrome pregnancies
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Seifer, D. B., MacLaughlin, D. T., Cuckle, H. S. Tags: Reproductive Endocrinology Source Type: journals
Influence of endogenous and exogenous sex hormones on plasma brain-derived neurotrophic factor
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Begliuomini, S., Casarosa, E., Pluchino, N., Lenzi, E., Centofanti, M., Freschi, L., Pieri, M., Genazzani, A.D., Luisi, S., Genazzani, A. R. Tags: Reproductive Endocrinology Source Type: journals
Testicular sperm extraction in cancerous testicle in patients with azoospermia: A Case Report
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Carmignani, L., Gadda, F., Gazzano, G., Ragni, G., Paffoni, A., Rocco, F., Colpi, G. M. Tags: Andrology Source Type: journals
Collagen gel contractility is enhanced in human endometriotic stromal cells: a possible mechanism underlying the pathogenesis of endometriosis-associated fibrosis
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Yuge, A., Nasu, K., Matsumoto, H., Nishida, M., Narahara, H. Tags: Reproductive Biology Source Type: journals
Prospective cross-validation of three methods of predicting failing pregnancies of unknown location
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Condous, G., Van Calster, B., Kirk, E., Timmerman, D., Van Huffel, S., Bourne, T. Tags: Early Pregnancy Source Type: journals
Single embryo transfer in preimplantation genetic diagnosis cycles for women
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Donoso, P., Verpoest, W., Papanikolaou, E.G., Liebaers, I., Fatemi, H.M., Sermon, K., Staessen, C., Van der Elst, J., Devroey, P. Tags: Reproductive Genetics Source Type: journals
Prenatal diagnosis and normal outcome of a 46,XX/46,XY chimera: A Case Report
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Malan, V., Gesny, R., Morichon-Delvallez, N., Aubry, M.C., Benachi, A., Sanlaville, D., Turleau, C., Bonnefont, J.P., Fekete-Nihoul, C., Vekemans, M. Tags: Reproductive Genetics Source Type: journals
The preconceptual contraception paradigm: obesity and infertility
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: Nelson, S. M., Fleming, R. F. Tags: NEW DEBATE Source Type: journals
Prognostic capacity of transvaginal hydrolaparoscopy to predict spontaneous pregnancy
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Source: Human Reproduction - March 30, 2007 Authors: van Tetering, E.A.A., Bongers, M.Y., Wiegerinck, M.A.H.M., Mol, B.W.J., Koks, C.A.M. Tags: Infertility Source Type: journals
Liver receptor homologue-1 (LRH-1) activates the promoter of brain aromatase (cyp19a2) in a teleost fish, the medaka, Oryzias latipes
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - March 29, 2007 Authors: Yuki Ohmuro-Matsuyama, Kataaki Okubo, Masaru Matsuda, Shigeho Ijiri, Deshou Wang, Guijun Guan, Taiga Suzuki, Makoto Matsuyama, Ken-ichiro Morohashi, Yoshitaka Nagahama Source Type: journals
Immunoneutralization of endometrial monoclonal nonspecific suppressor factor beta (MNSF[beta]) inhibits mouse embryo implantation in vivo
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - March 28, 2007 Authors: Jian Wang, Zhe Ping Huang, Gui Ying Nie, Lois A. Salamonsen, Qing Xiang Shen Source Type: journals
The organic cation transporters (OCT1, OCT2, EMT) and the plasma membrane monoamine transporter (PMAT) show differential distribution and cyclic expression pattern in human endometrium and early pregnancy decidua
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - March 28, 2007 Authors: Barbara Bottalico, Vera Noskova, Radovan Pilka, Irene Larsson, Henryk Domanski, Bertil Casslén, Stefan R. Hansson Source Type: journals
Mice lacking cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor p19Ink4d show strain-specific effects on male reproduction
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - March 28, 2007 Authors: Gregory M. Buchold, Patricia L. Magyar, Deborah A. O'Brien Source Type: journals
Identification of sperm forward motility-related proteins in human seminal plasma
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - March 28, 2007 Authors: Zhide Ding, Fei Qu, Wei Guo, Xiaoqian Ying, Mingzhang Wu, Yonglian Zhang Source Type: journals
Proteins interacting with the ascidian vitelline-coat sperm receptor HrVC70 as revealed by yeast two-hybrid screening
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - March 28, 2007 Authors: Yoshito Harada, Hitoshi Sawada Source Type: journals
Mice deficient for RNA-binding protein brunol1 show reduction of spermatogenesis but are fertile
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - March 28, 2007 Authors: Arvind Dev, Karim Nayernia, Moritz Meins, Ibrahim Adham, Franco Lacone, Wolfgang Engel Source Type: journals
A cloning and expression analysis of pregnancy-associated glycoproteins expressed in trophoblasts of the white-tail deer placenta
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - March 28, 2007 Authors: Gretchen A. Brandt, Tina E. Parks, Gary Killian, Alan D. Ealy, Jonathan A. Green Source Type: journals
Development and calcium level changes in pre-implantation porcine nuclear transfer embryos activated with 6-DMAP after fusion
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - March 17, 2007 Authors: Gi-Sun Im, Melissa Samuel, Liangxue Lai, Yanhong Hao, Randall S. Prather Source Type: journals
Obese or overweight couples at risk of lower fertility
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Source: Fertility News - Doctors Lounge - March 9, 2007 Tags: Fertility News Source Type: journals
p19Ink4d and p18Ink4c cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors in the male reproductive axis
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - March 8, 2007 Authors: Gregory M. Buchold, Patricia L. Magyar, Ramamani Arumugam, Mary M. Lee, Deborah A. O'Brien Source Type: journals
Homologous regulation of estrogen receptor subtypes in goldfish (Carassius auratus)
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - March 6, 2007 Authors: E.R. Nelson, W.B. Wiehler, W.C. Cole, H.R. Habibi Source Type: journals
Distribution and expression of phosphorylated histone H3 during porcine oocyte maturation
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - March 6, 2007 Authors: Ling Gu, Qiang Wang, Chun-Ming Wang, Yan Hong, Shao-Guang Sun, Shu-Yan Yang, Ji-Gui Wang, Yi Hou, Qing-Yuan Sun, Wei-Quan Liu Source Type: journals
Expression of a novel T-complex testis expressed 5 (Tctex5) in mouse testis, epididymis, and spermatozoa
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - March 6, 2007 Authors: Y.B. Han, H.L. Feng, C.K. Cheung, P.M. Lam, C.C. Wang, C.J. Haines Source Type: journals
Effects of either glucose or fructose and metabolic regulators on bovine embryo development and lipid accumulation in vitro
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - March 6, 2007 Authors: M. Barceló-Fimbres, G.E. Seidel Jr. Source Type: journals
Identification and characterization of TSAP, a novel gene specifically expressed in testis during spermatogenesis
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - March 6, 2007 Authors: Li Bin, Wu Gang, Jiarui Hu, Wuming Gong, Mingjin Yue, Ping Song Source Type: journals
Selenium improves the developmental ability and reduces the apoptosis in porcine parthenotes
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - March 6, 2007 Authors: Sang Jun Uhm, Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Ji Hoon Yang, Sung-Ho Lee, Hoon Taek Lee Source Type: journals
Effects of fetal calf serum, phenazine ethosulfate and either glucose or fructose during in vitro culture of bovine embryos on embryonic development after cryopreservation
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - March 6, 2007 Authors: M. Barceló-Fimbres, G.E. Seidel Jr. Source Type: journals
Dynamics of vitellogenin mRNA expression during vitellogenesis in the banana shrimp Penaeus (Fenneropenaeus) merguiensis using real-time PCR
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - March 6, 2007 Authors: Pharima Phiriyangkul, Peerapong Puengyam, Ingrid B. Jakobsen, Prapaporn Utarabhand Source Type: journals
Apoptotic effects of a progesterone receptor antagonist on rat granulosa cells are not mediated via reduced protein isoprenylation
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Source: Molecular Reproduction and Development - March 6, 2007 Authors: P. Anders Friberg, D.G. Joakim Larsson, Emilia Rung, Håkan Billig Source Type: journals
A shared promoter region suggests a common ancestor for the human VCX/Y, SPANX, and CSAG gene families and the murine CYPT family
