Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of zinc-dependent endopeptidases that
degrade various proteins in the extracellular matrix (ECM). Typically, MMPs have a …

Normal pregnancy is associated with marked hemodynamic and uterine changes that allow
adequate uteroplacental blood flow and uterine expansion for the growing fetus. These …

Preeclampsia is a major complication of pregnancy manifested as hypertension and often
intrauterine growth restriction, but the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms are …

A major unresolved issue is how the uterus influences infertility and subfertility in cattle.
Serial embryo transfer was previously used to classify heifers as high-fertile (HF), subfertile …

Preeclampsia is a complication of pregnancy manifested as maternal hypertension and
often fetal growth restriction. Placental ischemia could be an initiating event, but the linking …

Aromatase is the enzyme complex that catalyses the synthesis of oestrogens from
androgens, and therefore it has unique potential to influence the physiological balance …

Amino acids (AAs) are crucial for the developing conceptus prior to implantation. To provide
insights into the requirements of the bovine embryo, we determined the AA composition of …

Various non-coding regions of the genome, once presumed to be 'junk'DNA, have recently
been found to be transcriptionally active. In particular, pseudogenes are now known to have …

Normal pregnancy involves extensive remodeling of uterine and spiral arteries and matrix
metalloproteinases (MMPs)-mediated proteolysis of extracellular matrix (ECM) …

Ammonium is generated in culture media by the spontaneous deamination of amino acids at
37° C and through the metabolism of amino acids by human embryos. The appearance of …