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Roles of steroid hormones in oviductal function
- Source :
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Reproduction (Cambridge, England) [Reproduction] 2020 Mar 01; Vol. 159 (3), pp. R125-R137. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Mar 01. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- The oviduct (known as the fallopian tube in humans) is the site for fertilization and pre-implantation embryo development. Female steroid hormones, estrogen and progesterone, are known to modulate the morphology and function of cells in the oviduct. In this review, we focus on the actions of estrogen and progesterone on secretory, ciliated, and muscle cell functions and morphologies during fertilization, pre-implantation embryo development, and embryo transport in humans, laboratory rodents and farm animals. We review some aspects of oviductal anatomy and histology and discuss current assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) that bypass the oviduct and their effects on embryo quality. Lastly, we review the causes of alterations in secretory, ciliated, and muscle cell functions that could result in embryo transport defects.<br /> (© 2020 Society for Reproduction and Fertility)
- Subjects :
- Animals
Animals, Domestic
Embryonic Development physiology
Epithelial Cells physiology
Fallopian Tubes anatomy & histology
Female
Genital Diseases, Female physiopathology
Genital Diseases, Female therapy
Humans
Menstrual Cycle
Mice
Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
Muscle Cells physiology
Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Ectopic physiopathology
Rats
Reproductive Techniques, Assisted
Estrogens physiology
Fallopian Tubes physiology
Progesterone physiology
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1741-7899
- Volume :
- 159
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Reproduction (Cambridge, England)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 32040278
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1530/REP-19-0189