The female reproductive tract undergoes remarkable functional and structural changes
associated with cycling, conception and pregnancy, and it is likely advantageous to both …

The distribution of active mitochondria during pig oocyte maturation, fertilization and early
embryo development in vitro was revealed by using MitoTracker Green staining and …

This study determined whether a progesterone (P) receptor (PR)-mediated mechanism
regulates morphological characteristics associated with prepartum cervix remodeling at term …

Australian lizards are a diverse group distributed across the continent and inhabiting a wide
range of environments. Together, they exhibit a remarkable diversity of reproductive …

A decline in serum progesterone or antagonism of progesterone receptor function results in
preterm labor and birth. Whether characteristics of premature remodeling of the cervix after …

Mitogen-activated protein (MAP) kinase is universally activated during oocyte maturation in
all vertebrates studied to date. Its role in the resumption of meiosis and in the activation of …

This study aimed to investigate the effect of Rhodamine B exposure on oxidative stress and
cervical epithelial cells proliferation in the uterus. Twenty eight female Wistar albino rats …

As the critical gatekeeper for birth, prepartum remodeling of the cervix is associated with
increased resident macrophages (Mφ), proinflammatory processes, and extracellular matrix …

Withdrawal of progestational support for pregnancy is part of the final common pathways for
parturition, but the role of nuclear progesterone receptor (PGR) isoforms in this process is …

Cervical insufficiency (CI) is an important cause of preterm birth, which leads to severe
newborn complications. Standard treatment for CI is cerclage, which has variable success …