Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012

Biology of Reproduction

The full issue is now available at academic.oup.com/biolreprod/issue/86/3
ISSN 0006-3363
EISSN 1529-7268


World of Reproductive Biology

World of Reproductive Biology

Author: Charlotte Schubert, Ph.D.
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 60, 1-2,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.112.098830


Commentary

Regulation of Maternal Blood Pressure by the Conceptus During Early Pregnancy

Author: Brent M. Bany, Donald S. Torry
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 61, 1-2,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.112.098921

Outer Space and Oocyte Developmental Competence

Author: Andrew J. Watson
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 75, 1-2,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.098236

The Long and Short of the Prolactin Receptor: The Corpus Luteum Needs Them Both!

Author: Carlos Stocco
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 85, 1-2,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.098293


Minireview

Rethinking In Vitro Embryo Culture: New Developments in Culture Platforms and Potential to Improve Assisted Reproductive Technologies

Author: Gary D. Smith, Shuichi Takayama, Jason E. Swain
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 62, 1-10,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.095778

Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Imaging Mass Spectrometry: A Promising Technique for Reproductive Research

Author: Mélanie Lagarrigue, Régis Lavigne, Blandine Guével, Emmanuelle Com, Pierre Chaurand …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 74, 1-11,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.094896


Female Reproductive Tract

Brief Exposure to Progesterone During a Critical Neonatal Window Prevents Uterine Gland Formation in Mice

Author: Paul S. Cooke, Gail C. Ekman, Jaspreet Kaur, Juanmahel Davila, Indrani C. Bagchi …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 63, 1-10,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.097188

The Role of Autophagy in Human Endometrium

Author: JongYeob Choi, MinWha Jo, EunYoung Lee, Yoon Kyung Oh, DooSeok Choi
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 70, 1-10,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.096206

Expression and Production of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) in the Normal Secretory Endometrium: Evidence of CGB7 and/or CGB6 Beta hCG Subunit Gene Expression

Author: Gerolf Zimmermann, Wilfried Ackermann, Henry Alexander
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 87, 1-14,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.092429


Ovary

Metastasis-Associated Protein 3 (MTA3) Regulates G2/M Progression in Proliferating Mouse Granulosa Cells

Author: Jakub Kwintkiewicz, Elizabeth Padilla-Banks, Wendy N. Jefferson, Ilana M. Jacobs, Paul A. Wade …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 64, 1-8,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.096032

Cell-Secreted Vesicles in Equine Ovarian Follicular Fluid Contain miRNAs and Proteins: A Possible New Form of Cell Communication Within the Ovarian Follicle

Author: Juliano C. da Silveira, D.N. Rao Veeramachaneni, Quinton A. Winger, Elaine M. Carnevale, Gerrit J. Bouma
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 71, 1-10,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.093252

The Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Regulates Mouse Fshr Promoter Activity Through an E-Box Binding Site

Author: Indrek Teino, Sulev Kuuse, Sulev Ingerpuu, Toivo Maimets, Tarmo Tiido
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 77, 1-12,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.095596

Ovarian Expression and Regulation of the Stromelysins During the Periovulatory Period in the Human and the Rat

Author: Lauren A. McCord, Feixue Li, Katherine L. Rosewell, Mats Brännström, Thomas E. Curry
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 78, 1-9,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.095588

Generation of Mice Expressing Only the Long Form of the Prolactin Receptor Reveals That Both Isoforms of the Receptor Are Required for Normal Ovarian Function

Author: Jamie A. Le, Heather M. Wilson, Aurora Shehu, Jifang Mao, Y. Sangeeta Devi …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 86, 1-13,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.095927

Liver X Receptor Modulation of Gene Expression Leading to Proluteolytic Effects in Primate Luteal Cells

Author: Randy L. Bogan, Andrea E. DeBarber, Jon D. Hennebold
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 89, 1-9,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.096347

Vitamin D Regulates Anti-Mullerian Hormone Expression in Granulosa Cells of the Hen

Author: Jessye Wojtusik, Patricia A. Johnson
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 91, 1-7,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.094110

Regulation of Angiogenesis-Related Prostaglandin F2alpha-Induced Genes in the Bovine Corpus Luteum

Author: Yulia Zalman, Eyal Klipper, Svetlana Farberov, Mohan Mondal, Gabbine Wee …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 92, 1-10,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.095067

Dexrazoxane Ameliorates Doxorubicin-Induced Injury in Mouse Ovarian Cells

Author: Elon C. Roti Roti, Sana M. Salih
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 96, 1-11,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.097030


Gamete Biology

Probiotics Can Induce Follicle Maturational Competence: The Danio rerioCase

Author: Giorgia Gioacchini, Elisabetta Giorgini, Daniel L. Merrifield, Gary Hardiman, Andrea Borini …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 65, 1-11,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.094243

Bovine DNA Methylation Imprints Are Established in an Oocyte Size-Specific Manner, Which Are Coordinated with the Expression of the DNMT3 Family Proteins

Author: Alan M. O’Doherty, Lynne C. O’Shea, Trudee Fair
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 67, 1-10,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.094946

RAD51 Plays a Crucial Role in Halting Cell Death Program Induced by Ionizing Radiation in Bovine Oocytes

Author: Loro L. Kujjo, Reg Ronningen, Pablo Ross, Ricardo J.G Pereira, Ramon Rodriguez …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 76, 1-11,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.092064

Maternal-Restraint Stress Increases Oocyte Aneuploidy by Impairing Metaphase I Spindle Assembly and Reducing Spindle Assembly Checkpoint Proteins in Mice

Author: Ping Zhou, Hua-Yu Lian, Wei Cui, De-Li Wei, Qing Li …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 83, 1-14,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.095281


Pregnancy

Endometrial Decidualization Does Not Trigger the Blood Pressure Decline of Normal Early Pregnancy in Mice

Author: Valérie F. Barrette, Michael A. Adams, B. Anne Croy
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 66, 1-5,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.096958

Protein Restriction to Pregnant Rats Increases the Plasma Levels of Angiotensin II and Expression of Angiotensin II Receptors in Uterine Arteries

Author: Haijun Gao, Uma Yallampalli, Chandra Yallampalli
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 68, 1-8,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.095844

A Decrease in DKK1, a WNT Inhibitor, Contributes to Placental Lipid Accumulation in an Obesity-Prone Rat Model

Author: Rita S. Strakovsky, Yuan-Xiang Pan
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 81, 1-11,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.094482

Retroelement Demethylation Associated with Abnormal Placentation in Mus musculus × Mus caroli Hybrids

Author: Judith D. Brown, Vanessa Piccuillo, Rachel J. O’Neill
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 88, 1-10,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.095273

Placental TonEBP/NFAT5 Osmolyte Regulation in an Ovine Model of Intrauterine Growth Restriction

Author: Juan A. Arroyo, Pastora Garcia-Jones, Amanda Graham, Cecilia C. Teng, Frederick C. Battaglia …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 94, 1-8,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.094797


Toxicology

Developmental Exposure to Xenoestrogens at Low Doses Alters Femur Length and Tensile Strength in Adult Mice

Author: Katherine E. Pelch, Stephanie M. Carleton, Charlotte L. Phillips, Susan C. Nagel
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 69, 1-9,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.096545


Testis

Two miRNA Clusters, Mir-17-92 (Mirc1) and Mir-106b-25 (Mirc3), Are Involved in the Regulation of Spermatogonial Differentiation in Mice

Author: Ming-Han Tong, Debra Ann Mitchell, Samantha Dawn McGowan, Ryan Evanoff, Michael D. Griswold
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 72, 1-10,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.096313

Seminiferous Cord Formation Is Regulated by Hedgehog Signaling in the Marsupial

Author: Jin Wei Chung, Andrew J. Pask, Marilyn B. Renfree
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 80, 1-10,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.093070

Involvement of Classical Bipartite/Karyopherin Nuclear Import Pathway Components in Acrosomal Trafficking and Assembly During Bovine and Murid Spermiogenesis

Author: Mong Hoa Tran, Ritu B. Aul, Wei Xu, Frans A. van der Hoorn, Richard Oko
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 84, 1-11,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.096842

PABP Interacting Protein 2A (PAIP2A) Regulates Specific Key Proteins During Spermiogenesis in the Mouse

Author: Geraldine Delbes, Akiko Yanagiya, Nahum Sonenberg, Bernard Robaire
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 95, 1-8,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.092619


Pituitary

Ontogenic Expression Profiles of Gonadotropins (fshb and lhb) and Growth Hormone (gh) During Sexual Differentiation and Puberty Onset in Female Zebrafish

Author: Weiting Chen, Wei Ge
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 73, 1-11,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.094730

Ontogeny of Immunoreactive Lh and Fsh Cells in Relation to Early Ovarian Differentiation and Development in Protogynous Hermaphroditic Ricefield Eel Monopterus albus

Author: Yangsheng Wu, Zhi He, Lihong Zhang, He Jiang, Weimin Zhang
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 93, 1-9,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.095646


Biosketch

An Accidental Andrologist

Author: Brian P. Setchell
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 79, 1-7,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.097907


Male Reproductive Tract

Identification of Distinct Populations of Prostasomes That Differentially Express Prostate Stem Cell Antigen, Annexin A1, and GLIPR2 in Humans

Author: Marian Aalberts, Federica M.F van Dissel-Emiliani, Nick P.H van Adrichem, Merel van Wijnen, Marca H.M Wauben …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 82, 1-8,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.095760


Reproductive Technology

Timing Sexual Differentiation: Full Functional Sex Reversal Achieved Through Silencing of a Single Insulin-Like Gene in the Prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii

Author: Tomer Ventura, Rivka Manor, Eliahu D. Aflalo, Simy Weil, Ohad Rosen …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 86, Issue 3, 1 March 2012, 90, 1-6,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.111.097261