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| KOWSAR, Rasoul; JIEMTAWEEBOON, Sineenard; SHIRASUNA, Koumei; SHIMIZU, Takashi; SASAKI, Motoki; KITAMURA, Nobuo; MIYAMOTO, Akio; 清水, 隆; 佐々木, 基樹; 宮本, 明夫. |
| This study was to investigate the localization and distribution of eosinophils (EOS) in the bovine oviduct throughout the estrous cycle. Histological studies revealed more abundant EOS in the infundibula of the oviducts ipsilateral to the preovulatory dominant follicle and the ovulated ovary. The number of EOS was higher in the infundibula of the oviducts ipsilateral to the ovulated ovary than those of the oviducts contralateral to the ovulated ovary. The infundibula of the oviducts ipsilateral to the preovulatory dominant follicle had higher number of EOS than those of the oviducts ipsilateral to the mid-cycle corpus luteum. The number of EOS in the isthmus, but not in the ampulla, was higher in the outer layers (tunica muscularis and tunica serosa) than... |
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Palavras-chave: Bovine; Eosinophil; Oviduct; Ovulation. |
| Ano: 2014 |
URL: http://ir.obihiro.ac.jp/dspace/handle/10322/3947 |
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| LIU, Jinghui; A. MAREY, Mohamed; KOWSAR, Rasoul; HAMBRUCH, Nina; SHIMIZU, Takashi; HANEDA, Shingo; MATSUI, Motozumi; SASAKI, Motoki; HAYAKAWA, Hiroyuki; PFARRER, Christiane; MIYAMOTO, Akio; 羽田, 真悟; 松井, 基純; 佐々木, 基樹; 宮本, 明夫. |
| We have previously shown that polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs) are present in bovine oviduct fluid under physiological conditions, and that the oviduct provides a microenvironment that protects sperm from phagocytosis by PMNs. Alpha 1-acid glycoprotein (AGP) is a major acute-phase protein produced mainly in the liver that has immunomodulatory functions. AGP mRNA is expressed in extrahepatic organs, such as the lung, kidney, spleen, lymph node, uterus, and ovary. Therefore, in this study, we investigated, 1) the local production of AGP in the bovine oviduct, 2) the effect of AGP on the phagocytic activity of PMNs for sperm and superoxide production and 3) the impact of AGP desialylation on the PMN phagocytosis of sperm. The AGP gene was expressed in... |
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Palavras-chave: Alpha 1-acid glycoprotein (AGP); Bovine; Oviduct; Phagocytosis; Sperm. |
| Ano: 2014 |
URL: http://ir.obihiro.ac.jp/dspace/handle/10322/3946 |
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| KAWASHIMA, Chiho; KIDA, Katsuya; HAYASHI, Ken-Go; AMAYA MONTOYA, Carlos; KANEKO, Etsushi; MATSUNAGA, Nobuyoshi; SHIMIZU, Takashi; MATSUI, Motozumi; MIYAKE, Yoh-Ichi; SCHAMS, Dieter; MIYAMOTO, Akio; 川島, 千帆; 木田, 克弥; 清水, 隆; 松井, 基純; 三宅, 陽一; 宮本, 明夫. |
| The aim of the present study was to investigate the changing profiles of plasma metabolic hormones during the ovarian cycles of beef and dairy cattle. We used 16 non-pregnant, non-lactating Japanese Black beef cattle (6 heifers and 10 cows; parity=2.3 ± 0.8) and 12 multiparous Holstein dairy cows (parity=3.0 ± 0.3). Blood samples for hormonal analysis (growth hormone, GH; insulin-like growth factor-I, IGF-1; insulin; and progesterone, P4) were obtained twice weekly for 40 days before artificial insemination for Japanese Black cattle and from 50 to 100 days postpartum for Holstein cows. Luteal phases were considered normal if the P4 concentrations for at least 3 time points over the course of 7 days remained above 1 ng/ml and at least 2 of the time points... |
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Palavras-chave: Cattle; Insulin-like growth factor-I; Ovarian cycle; Progesterone. |
| Ano: 2007 |
URL: http://ir.obihiro.ac.jp/dspace/handle/10322/2984 |
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| SHIMIZU, Takashi; BERISHA, Bajram; SCHAMS, Dieter; MIYAMOTO, Akio; 清水, 隆; 宮本, 明夫. |
| The aim of the present study was to examine the messenger RNA expressions of the endothelin and angiotensin systems during the periovulatory phase in gonadotrophin releasing hormone (GnRH)-treated cows. Ovaries were collected by transvaginal ovariectomy (n=5 cows/group), and the follicles (n=5, one follicle/cow) were classified into the following groups: before GnRH administration (control, before LH surge), 3-5 h after GnRH (during LH surge), 10 h after GnRH; 20 h after GnRH, 25 h after GnRH (peri-ovulation), and early corpus luteum (CL) (Days 2-3). Expression of mRNA was investigated using quantitative real-time PCR. The expression of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) mRNA significantly decreased immediately after onset of the LH surge and remained at... |
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Palavras-chave: Angiotensin; Bovine; Endothelin-1; Gonadotrophin releasing hormone (GnRH); Ovulation. |
| Ano: 2007 |
URL: http://ir.obihiro.ac.jp/dspace/handle/10322/2987 |
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| MAGATA, Fumie; ISHIDA, Yoshikazu; MIYAMOTO, Akio; FURUOKA, Hidefumi; INOKUMA, Hisashi; SHIMIZU, Takashi; 宮本, 明夫; 古岡, 秀文; 猪熊, 壽; 清水, 隆. |
| We investigated the concentration of the bacterial endotoxin lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in the blood, ovarian follicular fluid and uterine fluid of a clinical case of bovine metritis. A 2-year-old lactating Holstein cow exhibited continuous fever >39.5°C for more than 2 weeks after normal calving. The cow produced a fetid, watery, red-brown uterine discharge from the vagina and was diagnosed with metritis. The LPS concentrations in plasma and uterine fluid were 0.94 and 6.34 endotoxin units (EU)/ml, respectively. One of seven follicles showed an extremely high level of LPS (12.40 EU/ml) compared to the other follicles (0.62–0.97 EU/ml). These results might suggest the presence of high concentration of LPS in follicles in cows with postpartum metritis. |
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Palavras-chave: Dairy cow; Follicle; Lipopolysaccharide; Metritis. |
| Ano: 2015 |
URL: http://ir.obihiro.ac.jp/dspace/handle/10322/4043 |
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| SHIMIZU, Takashi; JAYAWARDANA, Barana C.; TETSUKA, Masafumi; MIYAMOTO, Akio; 清水, 隆; 手塚, 雅文; 宮本, 明夫. |
| Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) isoforms (VEGF 120 and VEGF 164) secreted by granulosa cells are involved in thecal angiogenesis during follicular development in the bovine ovary. However, whether the transcript of the VEGF120 and VEGF164 isoforms differs during follicular development in the ovary is still unknown. We first examined the gene expression of VEGF120, VEGF164, fms-like tyrosine kinase (Flt-1), and fetal liver kinase (Flk-1) in the granulosa cells (GCs) and theca cells (TCs) of pre-selection and post-selection follicles (PRF and POF respectively) from the bovine ovary. Then we examined the effects of FSH and estradiol (E2) on these factors in cultured bovine GCs. Messenger RNA (mRNA) expression was quantified using real-time PCR... |
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Palavras-chave: Estradiol; Fetal liver kinase (Flk-1); Fms-like tyrosine kinase (Flt-1); Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH); Granulosa cell; Vascular Endothelial Growth factor (VEGF). |
| Ano: 2007 |
URL: http://ir.obihiro.ac.jp/dspace/handle/10322/4057 |
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| SHIRASUNA, Koumei; ASAHI, Takayuki; SASAKI, Motoki; SHIMIZU, Takashi; MIYAMOTO, Akio; 白砂, 孔明; 佐々木, 基樹; 清水, 隆; 宮本, 明夫. |
| We have shown that luteal blood flow increases in the peripheral vasculature of the mature corpus luteum (CL) prior to the onset of luteolysis in response to prostaglandin F2α (PGF2α) in the cow, but this phenomenon does not occur in the early CL. We therefore hypothesize that this acute increase of luteal blood flow occurs by vasodilation of large blood vessels due to local release of nitric oxide (NO). In the present study, we characterized the CL vasculature together with endothelial NO synthase (eNOS) expression during the estrous cycle in the cow. Immunohistochemistry was used to quantify the number of arteriolovenous vessels (surrounded with smooth muscle actin-positive smooth muscle cells), capillaries (with von Willebrand Factor-positive... |
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Palavras-chave: Blood vessels; Corpus luteum; ENOS; Luteolysis. |
| Ano: 2010 |
URL: http://ir.obihiro.ac.jp/dspace/handle/10322/2989 |
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| KAWASHIMA, Chiho; KIDA, Katsuya; MATSUHASHI, Miki; MATSUI, Motozumi; SHIMIZU, Takashi; MATSUNAGA, Nobuyoshi; ISHII, Mitsuo; MIYAKE, Yoh-Ichi; MIYAMOTO, Akio; 川島, 千帆; 木田, 克弥; 松井, 基純; 清水, 隆; 石井, 三都夫; 三宅, 陽一; 宮本, 明夫; 松長, 延吉. |
| The aim of our study was to investigate the effects of suckling on reproductive performance and metabolic status of obese (mean body condition score of more than 4.0 on a scale of 1-5) maternal Japanese Black cows during early postpartum period. We used 7 postpartum Japanese Black cattle. Four cows were suckled ad libitum (suckled) until completion of their first artificial insemination (AI), while 3 cows were not suckled at all because they were separated from their calves immediately after parturition (non-suckled). Body weight and plasma concentrations of metabolites and hormones were measured from wk 1 to 9 postpartum. Ovarian activity was detected using plasma progesterone concentration, and all cows received their first AI after application of the... |
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Palavras-chave: Japanese Black cattle; Metabolic status; Obesity; Reproductive performance; Suckling. |
| Ano: 2008 |
URL: http://ir.obihiro.ac.jp/dspace/handle/10322/2991 |
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| MAREY, Mohamed Ali; YOUSEF, Mohamed Samy; LIU, Jinghui; MORITA, Kazuhiro; SASAKI, Motoki; HAYAKAWA, Hiroyuki; SHIMIZU, Takashi; ELSHAHAWY, Ibrahim I.; MIYAMOTO, Akio; 佐々木, 基樹; 清水, 隆; 宮本, 明夫. |
| The oviduct is an active contractile tube that provides the proper environment for sperm transport, capacitation and survival. Oviductal contractions are regulated by autocrine/paracrine secretion of several factors, such as prostaglandins (PGs) and endothelin-1 (EDN-1). We have previously shown that during the preovulatory stage, sperm are exposed to polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs) in the bovine oviduct, and the bovine oviduct epithelial cells (BOECs) secrete molecules including PGE2 that suppress sperm phagocytosis by PMNs in vitro. In this study, we investigated the possible effects of EDN-1 on the phagocytic activity of PMNs toward sperm. The local concentrations of EDN-1 in oviduct fluid and BOEC culture medium ranged from 10–10 to 10–11 M as... |
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Palavras-chave: Endothelin-1; Oviduct; Phagocytosis; Polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMN); Sperm. |
| Ano: 2016 |
URL: http://ir.obihiro.ac.jp/dspace/handle/10322/4310 |
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| SHIRASUNA, Koumei; WATANABE, Sho; NAGAI, Kaya; SASAHARA, Kiemi; SHIMIZU, Takashi; RICKEN, Albert M.; SPANEL-BOROWSKI, Katharina; MIYAMOTO, Akio; 白砂, 孔明; 清水, 隆; 宮本, 明夫. |
| Cell-to-cell interaction via cell contact-dependent pathway is essentially important for maintenance and regulation of corpus luteum (CL) integrity and its physiological actions. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the mRNA expression of the cell adhesion molecules (CAMs) that are constituent factors of gap junctions [connexin (Cx) 43] and adherence junctions (VE-, E-, N-cadherin) in two types of endothelial cells from the mid CL and in CL tissue during the estrous cycle and PGF2α-induced luteolysis in the cow. Specific mRNA expression for Cx43 and N-cadherin was detected in cytokeratin-positive (CK+) and cytokeratin-negative (CK-) luteal endothelial cells (EC) and fully luteinized granulosa cells (LGC). E-cadherin mRNA was expressed in... |
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Palavras-chave: Cadherin; Connexin; Corpus luteum; Cow; Luteolysis. |
| Ano: 2007 |
URL: http://ir.obihiro.ac.jp/dspace/handle/10322/2988 |
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| SHIMIZU, Takashi; AKIYAMA, Hirotada; ABE, Yasuyuki; SASADA, Hiroshi; SATO, Eimei; MIYAMOTO, Akio; UCHIDA, Takafumi; 清水, 隆; 宮本, 明夫. |
| Protein phosphorylation on certain serine or threonine residues preceding proline (Ser/Thr-Pro) is a pivotal signaling mechanism in diverse cellular processes. Pin1 is a highly conserved enzyme that isomerizes only the phosphorylated Ser/Thr-Pro bonds in certain proteins, thereby inducing conformational changes. Although much protein is phosphorylated in the ovary, the role of Pin1 in the ovary is still unknown. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of gonadotropins on protein and mRNA expression of Pin1 in mice ovaries. Quantitative PCR analysis showed that the expression of Pin1 mRNA significantly increased in the ovaries of equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG)-treated mice compared with those of untreated mice (P<0.05). However,... |
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Palavras-chave: E2F; Follicle development; Gonadotropin; Ovary; Pin1. |
| Ano: 2006 |
URL: http://ir.obihiro.ac.jp/dspace/handle/10322/4056 |
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| SHIMIZU, Takashi; KAWAHARA, Manabu; ABE, Yasuyuki; YOKOO, Masaki; SASADA, Hiroshi; SATO, Eimei; 清水, 隆. |
| The genetic and molecular mechanisms that control the development of capillary blood vessels during follicular development are beginning to be elucidated. Ovarian follicles contain and produce angiogenic factors that may act alone or in concert to regulate the process of thecal angiogenesis. These factors are ultimately controlled by endocrine, paracrine and autocrine regulation. A recent study indicated that vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) plays an important role in the process of thecal angiogenesis during follicular development. We are developing a novel technology for the induction of follicular development using the technique of in vivo gene administration. Here, we summarize the recent progress of our research. |
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Palavras-chave: Follicular development; Microvasculature; Angiogenic factor. |
| Ano: 2003 |
URL: http://ir.obihiro.ac.jp/dspace/handle/10322/4058 |
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| MAGATA, Fumie; SHIRASUNA, Koumei; STRÜVE, Klaas; HERZOG, Kathrin; SHIMIZU, Takashi; BOLLWEIN, Heinrich; MIYAMOTO, Akio; 清水, 隆; 宮本, 明夫. |
| Persistence of the corpus luteum (CL) in cattle usually occurs during the puerperium and is associated with interference of prostaglandin (PG) F2α release from the uterus. The objective of the present study was to determine for the first time the gene expressions in the persistent CL compared with the CL of pregnancy and cyclic CL. Three types of CL biopsy samples were collected from 32 lactating Holstein cows: (1) CL persisting for 29 to 33 days after the first ovulation postpartum (persistent CL, n=9), (2) CL between days 29 and 33 of early pregnancy (CL of pregnancy, n=8) and (3) CL between days 10 and 13 of the estrous cycle (cyclic CL, n=27). mRNA expression of 2',5'-oligoadenylate synthetase-1 was upregulated only in the CL of pregnancy, confirming... |
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Palavras-chave: Dairy cow; Early pregnancy; Persistent corpus luteum; MRNA expression. |
| Ano: 2012 |
URL: http://ir.obihiro.ac.jp/dspace/handle/10322/3938 |
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| ACOSTA, Tomas J.; TETSUKA, Masa; MATSUI, Motozumi; SHIMIZU, Takashi; BERISHA, Bajram; SCHAMS, Dieter; MIYAMOTO, Akio; 松井, 基純; 清水, 隆; 宮本, 明夫. |
| The aim of the present in vivo study was to monitor real-time fluctuations of cortisol (Cr) in the wall of preovulatory follicles using a microdialysis system (MDS) implanted in the theca layer as well as changes in ovarian venous plasma (OVP) and jugular venous plasma (JVP). Seven cows were superovulated using FSH and prostaglandin F2α injections. Dialysis capillary membranes were surgically implanted into the theca layer of mature follicles and connected to a microdialysis system. Fractions of the perfusates were collected from Day -1 (Day 0=LH surge) to Day 3. No difference in the concentrations of Cr between JVP and OVP was detected throughout the experiment. Circulating concentrations of Cr ranged from 20 to 35 ng/ml 8 h after surgery in ovulatory and... |
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Palavras-chave: Bovine; Cortisol; Follicle; Ovary; Ovulation. |
| Ano: 2005 |
URL: http://ir.obihiro.ac.jp/dspace/handle/10322/2980 |
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| MAGATA, Fumie; HORIUCHI, Maya; MIYAMOTO, Akio; SHIMIZU, Takashi; 宮本, 明夫; 清水, 隆. |
| In postpartum dairy cows, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) derived from gram-negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli causes uterine inflammation and leads to ovarian dysfunction. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of LPS on steroid production in bovine theca cells at different stages of follicular development. Theca cells isolated from pre- and post-selection follicles (PRFs, <8.5 mm in diameter, and POFs, >8.5 mm in diameter, respectively) of bovine ovaries were exposed to LPS under luteinizing hormone (LH) conditions, estradiol (E2) conditions or both conditions in vitro. Bovine theca cells expressed the LPS receptor gene complex: Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), CD14 and MD2. LPS suppressed progesterone (P4) and androstenedione (A4)... |
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Palavras-chave: Androstenedione; Dairy cow; Lipopolysaccharide; Progesterone; Theca cells. |
| Ano: 2014 |
URL: http://ir.obihiro.ac.jp/dspace/handle/10322/3935 |
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| SHIMIZU, Takashi; IIJIMA, Koji; SASADA, Hiroshi; SATO, Eimei; 清水, 隆. |
| Angiogenic factors are associated with angiogenesis during follicular development in the mammalian ovary. The aim of the present study was to determine the relationships between the vascular network and mRNA expressions of angiopoietins (Ang)-1, Ang-2 and hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), and their receptors in follicles at different developmental stages during follicular development. Ovaries in gilts were collected 72 h after equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG, 1250 IU) treatment for histological observation of the capillary network. Granulosa cells and thecal tissues in small (<4 mm), medium (4-5 mm) or large (>5 mm) individual follicles were collected for detection of mRNA expression of HGF, Ang-1 and Ang-2 in granulosa cells, and HGF receptor... |
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Palavras-chave: Follicular Development; Angiogenesis; Angiopoietins; HGF; Pig. |
| Ano: 2003 |
URL: http://ir.obihiro.ac.jp/dspace/handle/10322/4055 |
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| SHIMIZU, Takashi; 清水, 隆. |
| Ovary is an important organ that houses the oocytes (reproductive cell). Oocyte growth depends on the function of follicular cells such as the granulosa and theca cells. Two-cell two gonadotropin systems are associated with oocyte growth and follicular cell functions. In addition to these systems, it is also known that several growth factors regulate oocyte growth and follicular cell functions. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is involved in thecal vasculature during follicular development and the suppression of granulosa cell apoptosis. Metabolic factors such as insulin, growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) also play critical roles in the process of follicular development and growth. These factors are associated not only... |
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Palavras-chave: Endotoxin; Metabolic factors; Ovarian follicle; Steroid hormone; Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). |
| Ano: 2016 |
URL: http://ir.obihiro.ac.jp/dspace/handle/10322/4325 |
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| KAWASHIMA, Chiho; MATSUI, Motozumi; SHIMIZU, Takashi; KIDA, Katsuya; MIYAMOTO, Akio; 川島, 千帆; 松井, 基純; 清水, 隆; 木田, 克弥; 宮本, 明夫. |
| During recent decades, milk production per cow has increased drastically due to improved management, nutrition, and genetic selection; however, the reproductive performance of high-producing dairy cows has been declining. One of the factors responsible for this low reproductive performance is negative energy balance (NEB). NEB affects the onset of first ovulation in early postpartum cows. It is generally accepted that early first ovulation positively relates to the resumption of normal ovarian function, first service, and conception rate in dairy cows. Hence, delayed first ovulation has a negative impact on subsequent fertility. The metabolic condition of cows in NEB shifts to catabolic metabolism, which in turn causes increased plasma growth hormone and... |
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Palavras-chave: Β-Carotene; Dairy cow; First follicular wave postpartum; First ovulation; Metabolic hormone. |
| Ano: 2012 |
URL: http://ir.obihiro.ac.jp/dspace/handle/10322/4041 |
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| SHIMIZU, Takashi; 清水, 隆. |
| Ovarian follicular development in mammals is the complex process including endocrine, paracrine and autocrine. There is the development of four basic stages of ovarian follicles, i.e. the primordial, primary, secondary and tertiary or Graafian follicles. There are few blood vessels in the cortical area where primordial and primary follicles are assembled. The development of these follicles is stimulated by oocytes derived factor including growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF-9) or bone morphogenetic protein 15 (BMP-15). Porcine GDF-9 complementary DNA (cDNA) cloned, and then injected its gene into the ovary in gilts. The injection of porcine GDF-9 gene resulted in an increase in the number of primary, secondary and tertiary follicles, concomitant with a... |
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Palavras-chave: Follicle development; Gene injection; Growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF-9); Ovary; Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). |
| Ano: 2005 |
URL: http://ir.obihiro.ac.jp/dspace/handle/10322/4059 |
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| SHIRASUNA, Koumei; SASAHARA, Kiemi; MATSUI, Motozumi; SHIMIZU, Takashi; MIYAMOTO, Akio; 白砂, 孔明; 松井, 基純; 清水, 隆; 宮本, 明夫. |
| Administration of prostaglandin (PG) F2α in cattle during the mid-luteal phase (Days 8-12 of the estrous cycle) drastically reduces the plasma progesterone concentrations and the volume of the corpus luteum (CL). However, PGF2α does not induce luteolysis during the early luteal phase (up to Day 5 of the estrous cycle). To characterize the possible distinct difference in acute response to a luteolytic dose of PGF2α administration, we determined various mRNA expressions in the early and mid CL relating to angiogenesis, vasoactivation and PG-related factors at 30 min after PGF2α injection in cyclic cows. The experiments were conducted on Day 4 (early CL) and Days 10-12 (mid CL). Cows were either injected with 500 μg PGF2α analogue or saline as the control... |
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Palavras-chave: Corpus luteum; Cow; Luteolysis; Prostaglandin F2α. |
| Ano: 2010 |
URL: http://ir.obihiro.ac.jp/dspace/handle/10322/2812 |
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