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Molecular biology of the female reproductive system /

New techniques in cellular and molecular biology have increased our understanding of the mechanisms controlling reproductive function in the female. Emphasizing these new techniques, Molecular Biology of the Female Reproductive System provides a state-of-the-art review of local regulatory mechanisms...

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Corporate Authors: Elsevier Science & Technology.
Group Author: Findlay, Jock K.
Published: Academic Press,
Publisher Address: San Diego :
Publication Dates: 1994.
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
Subjects:
Generative organs, Female > Molecular aspects.
Generative organs, Female > Cytology.
Human reproduction > Molecular aspects.
Placental Hormones > physiology.
Gonadal Steroid Hormones > physiology.
Reproduction > physiology.
MEDICAL > Reproductive Medicine & Technology.
Reproduction.
Hormones sexuelles ste roi diennes > Physiologie.
Hormones placentaires > Physiologie.
Organes ge nitaux femelles > Aspect mole culaire.
Organes ge nitaux femelles > Cytologie.
Reproduction humaine.
Eierstock.
Molekularbiologie.
Sexualhormon.
Women > Reproductive system
Electronic books.
Online Access: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780122563652
Summary: New techniques in cellular and molecular biology have increased our understanding of the mechanisms controlling reproductive function in the female. Emphasizing these new techniques, Molecular Biology of the Female Reproductive System provides a state-of-the-art review of local regulatory mechanisms that control reproductive processes. Stressing the interface of endocrinology, immunology, and cell biology, this book concentrates on the autocrine, paracrine, and endocrine systems that regulate both the functions of the ovary and uterus and the interaction between the early embryo and the mother. Key Features * Covers the mechanisms controlling reproductive function in the female * Offers a cellular and molecular approach to the control of reproductive function * Focuses on the ovary and uterus, and includes a discussion of the early embryo, including * Hormonal control of folliculogenesis and luteal function * Cell-cell interactions in the follicle * Role of cytokines in regulating steroid and protein hormone production * Endocrine receptors and mechanisms in ovulation * Cell biology of the oviduct and uterus * Migratory cells * Paracrine regulation * Hormones of the trophectoderm and early placenta * Interaction between trophectoderm and endometrium * Provides extensive references.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (xix, 457 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9780080918198
0080918190
Index Number: QP259
CLC: R339.2
Contents: Hormonal control of folliculogenesis and luteinization /
Control systems of theca-interstitial cells /
Growth factor-mediated cell-interactions in the ovary /
Potential relevance of cytokines to ovarian physiology /
Role of insulin-like growth factors (IGF) and IGF binding proteins in folliculogenesis /
Expression of genes encoding steroidogenic enzymes in the ovary /
Molecular biology of endocrine receptors in the ovary /
Molecular mechanisms in ovulation /
Hormonal control of luteal function /
Cell biology of the oviduct and endometrium /
Cell biology of migratory cells in the endometrium /
Growth factor and cytokine expression in the endometrium /
Paracrine interactions in endometrial function /
Molecular biology of trophectoderm and placental hormones /

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