Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992

Biology of Reproduction

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ISSN 0006-3363
EISSN 1529-7268


Articles

Estrogen- and Progesterone-Dependent Secretory Changes in the Uterus of the Sheep

Author: Mary K. Murray, Stacia A. Sower
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 917–924,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.917

Rat Ovarian Angiotensin II Receptors, Renin, and Angiotensin I-Converting Enzyme during Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period

Author: Randy B. Howard, Ahsan Husain
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 925–930,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.925

Effects of Interferon on the Steroidogenic Functions and Proliferation of Immature Porcine Granulosa Cells in Culture

Author: Keiko Yasuda, Masatsune Fukuoka, Hiroshi Fujiwara, Takahide Mori
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 931–936,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.931

Oxytocin and Bovine Parturition: A Steep Rise in Endometrial Oxytocin Receptors Precedes Onset of Labor

Author: A-R. Fuchs, H. Helmer, O. Behrens, H-C. Liu, L. Antonian …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 937–944,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.937

Characterization of the Kinin System in the Ovary during Ovulation in the Rat

Author: Xiaoxing Gao, Lowell M. Greenbaum, Virendra B. Mahesh, Darrell W. Brann
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 945–951,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.945

Stimulation of in Vitro Steroidogenesis by Pituitary Hormones in a Turtle (Trachemys Scripta) within the Temperature-Sensitive Period for Sex Determination

Author: Richard B. White, Peter Thomas
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 952–959,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.952

Patterns of Intracellular Ca2+ Concentrations in Fertilized Bovine Eggs

Author: Rafael A. Fissore, John R. Dobrinsky, John J. Balise, Robert T. Duby, James M. Robl
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 960–969,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.960

Tissue Uptake of Human Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin and its Influence on Ligand Kinetics in the Adult Female Rat

Author: Gabrieia Noé, Yan C. Cheng, Mónica Dabiké, Horacio B. Croxatto
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 970–976,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.970

Source of Immunoreactive Inhibin in the Chicken Ovary

Author: D. Vanmontfort, L. Rombauts, E. Decuypere, G. Verhoeven
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 977–983,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.977

Receptors for Prostaglandins F2α and E2 in Ovine Corpora Lutea during Maternal Recognition of Pregnancy

Author: G. J. Wiepz, M. C. Wiltbank, T. M. Nett, G. D. Niswender, H. R. Sawyer
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 984–991,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.984

Changes in Mitochondrial and Microsomal 3β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Activity in Mouse Ovary over the Course of the Estrous Cycle

Author: John C. Chapman, Timothy B. Waterhouse, Sandra D. Michael
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 992–997,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.992

Dietary Fish Oil Delays Puberty in Female Rats

Author: Zhao Zhang, Bryant Benson, Joy L. Logan
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 998–1003,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.998

Characterization of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Binding to Pituitary Receptors in the Gilthead Seabream (Sparus Aurata)

Author: Glen Pagelson, Yonathan Zohar
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 1004–1008,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.1004

Exogenous Progesterone and Progestins as Used in Estrous Synchrony Regimens do not Mimic the Corpus Luteum in Regulation of Luteinizing Hormone and 17β-Estradiol in Circulation of Cows

Author: N. Kojima, T. T. Stumpf, A. S. Cupp, L. A. Werth, M. S. Roberson …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 1009–1017,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.1009

Changes in Concentrations of Follicular Inhibin α and βA Subunit Messenger Ribonucleic Acids and Inhibin Immunoactivity during Preovulatory Maturation in the Pig

Author: H. D. Guthrie, R. M. Rohan, C. E. Rexroad, Jr., B. S. Cooper
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 1018–1025,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.1018

Influence of Sexual Maturity of Donor on in Vivo Survival of Transferred Porcine Embryos

Author: A. E. Archibong, R. R. Maurer, D. C. England, F. Stormshak
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 1026–1030,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.1026

Urethral Glands of the Male Mouse Contain Secretory Component and Immunoglobulin a Plasma Cells and are Targets of Testosterone

Author: Margaret B. Parr, Hong Ping Ren, Lonnie D. Russell, Gail S. Prins, Earl L. Parr
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 1031–1039,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.1031

Localization of a Maturation-Dependent Epididymal Sperm Surface Antigen Recognized by a Monoclonal Antibody Raised against a 135-Kilodalton Protein in Porcine Epididymal Fluid

Author: N. Okamura, F. Dacheux, A. Venien, S. Onoe, J-C. Huet …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 1040–1052,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.1040

Stimulation of Phospholipase A2 by Xanthine Oxidase in the Rat Corpus Luteum

Author: X. M. Wu, M. Sawada, J. C. Carlson
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 1053–1058,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.1053

Analysis of Seminal Plasma from Roosters Carrying the Sd (Sperm Degeneration) Allele

Author: Abdulwali al-Aghbari, Harold N. Engel, Jr., David P. Froman
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 1059–1063,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.1059

Thymosin Alpha-1 Enhances the Fertilizing Capacity of Human Sperm Cell: Implication in Diagnosis and Treatment of Male Infertility

Author: Rajesh K. Naz, Paul Kaplan, Allan L. Goldstein
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 1064–1072,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.1064

Immunocytochemical Analysis of Estrogen and Progestin Receptors in Uteri of Steroid-Treated and Pregnant Cat

Author: Weiguo Li, Robert A. Boomsma, Harold G. Verhage
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 1073–1081,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.1073

Melatonin Decreases Estrogen Receptor Expression in the Medial Preoptic Area of Inbred (LSH/SsLak) Golden Hamsters

Author: Nathaniel O. Lawson, Beth E.F. Wee, David E. Blask, Carl G. Castles, Louaine L. Spriggs …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 1082–1090,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.1082

Missing Generations of Spermatocytes and Spermatids in Seminiferous Epithelium Contribute to Low Efficiency of Spermatogenesis in Humans

Author: Larry Johnson, Pradeep K. Chaturvedi, John D. Williams
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 1091–1098,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.1091

Characterization and Immunolocalization of Bovine Uterine Retinol-Binding Protein

Author: Kaung H. Liu, James D. Godkin
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 1099–1104,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.1099

Purine-Induced Block to Mouse Embryo Cleavage is Reversed by Compounds that Elevate Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate

Author: R. Fissore, S. O’Keefe, A. A. Kiessling
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 1105–1112,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.1105

Preferential Attachment of Cock Spermatozoa to the Perivitelline Layer Directly over the Germinal Disc of the Hen’s Ovum

Author: R. K. Bramwell, B. Howarth, Jr.
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 1113–1117,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.1113

Characterization of Deoxyribonucleic Acid Synthesis and the Transition from Maternal to Embryonic Control in the 4-Cell Porcine Embryo

Author: R. A. Schoenbeck, M. S. Peters, L. F. Rickords, T. T. Stumpf, R. S. Prather
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 1118–1125,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.1118

Purification and Characterization of a Human Follicular Fluid Lipid Transfer Protein that Stimulates Human Sperm Capacitation

Author: Stuart E. Ravnik, Paul W. Zarutskie, Charles H. Muller
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 1126–1133,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.1126

Survival of Mouse Morulae Vitrified in an Ethylene Glycol-Based Solution after Exposure to the Solution at Various Temperatures

Author: M. Kasai, M. Nishimori, S. E. Zhu, T. Sakurai, T. Machida
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 1134–1139,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.1134

Stress Reduces the Quality of Gametes Produced by Rainbow Trout

Author: P. M. Campbell, T. G. Pottinger, J. P. Sumpter
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 1140–1150,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.1140

Role of Prostaglandins in the Testosterone-Dependent Wolffian Duct Differentiation of the Fetal Mouse

Author: Chhanda Gupta, Carol A. Bentlejewski
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 1151–1160,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.1151

Masking the Cryptodeterminant on the 54-Kilodalton Mouse Sperm Surface Antigen

Author: K. Toshimori, S. Araki, I. Tanii, C. Ōura
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 1161–1167,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.1161

Effects of Intracerebroventricular Administration of D,L-2-Amino-5-Phosphonovaleric Acid, an N-Methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Antagonist, on Luteininizing Hormone Release in Ovariectomized Lambs

Author: Stanley M. Hileman, Keith K. Schillo, Mark J. Estienne
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 1168–1172,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.1168

Distribution of β1 Integrin Subunit in Rat Seminiferous Epithelium

Author: Fioretta Palombi, Michele Salanova, Guido Tarone, Donatella Farini, Mario Stefanini
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 47, Issue 6, 1 December 1992, Pages 1173–1182,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod47.6.1173