Volume 82, Issue 4, 1 April 2010

Biology of Reproduction

The full issue is now available at academic.oup.com/biolreprod/issue/82/4
ISSN 0006-3363
EISSN 1529-7268


Commentary

Fine Tuning of Endometrial Function by Estrogen and Progesterone Through microRNAs

Author: Bruce A. Lessey
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 82, Issue 4, 1 April 2010, Pages 653–655,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.110.083667


Minireview

Insulin-like Growth Factors and Fish Reproduction

Author: Manfred Reinecke
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 82, Issue 4, 1 April 2010, Pages 656–661,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.109.080093


Mechanisms of Hormone Action

A Pair of Mouse KRAB Zinc Finger Proteins Modulates Multiple Indicators of Female Reproduction

Author: Christopher J. Krebs, Diane M. Robins
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 82, Issue 4, 1 April 2010, Pages 662–668,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.109.080846


Gamete Biology

The Annulus of the Mouse Sperm Tail Is Required to Establish a Membrane Diffusion Barrier That Is Engaged During the Late Steps of Spermiogenesis

Author: Susanna Kwitny, Angela V. Klaus, Gary R. Hunnicutt
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 82, Issue 4, 1 April 2010, Pages 669–678,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.109.079566

Functional Deficiencies and a Reduced Response to Calcium in the Flagellum of Mouse Sperm Lacking SPAG16L

Author: Kathleen A. Lesich, Zhibing Zhang, Courtney B. Kelsch, Kristen L. Ponichter, Jerome F. Strauss, III …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 82, Issue 4, 1 April 2010, Pages 736–744,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.109.080143


Female Reproductive Tract

Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation for In Vitro Fertilization Alters Endometrial Receptivity in Humans: Protocol Effects

Author: Delphine Haouzi, Said Assou, Clothilde Dechanet, Tal Anahory, Hervé Dechaud …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 82, Issue 4, 1 April 2010, Pages 679–686,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.109.081299

ERBB Receptor Feedback Inhibitor 1 Regulation of Estrogen Receptor Activity Is Critical for Uterine Implantation in Mice

Author: Tae Hoon Kim, Dong-Kee Lee, Heather L. Franco, John P. Lydon, Jae-Wook Jeong
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 82, Issue 4, 1 April 2010, Pages 706–713,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.109.081307

Ablation of Indian Hedgehog in the Murine Uterus Results in Decreased Cell Cycle Progression, Aberrant Epidermal Growth Factor Signaling, and Increased Estrogen Signaling

Author: Heather L. Franco, Kevin Y. Lee, Russell R. Broaddus, Lisa D. White, Beate Lanske …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 82, Issue 4, 1 April 2010, Pages 783–790,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.109.080259

Genomic Profiling of MicroRNAs and Messenger RNAs Reveals Hormonal Regulation in MicroRNA Expression in Human Endometrium

Author: Satu Kuokkanen, Bo Chen, Laureen Ojalvo, Lumie Benard, Nanette Santoro …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 82, Issue 4, 1 April 2010, Pages 791–801,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.109.081059


Embryo

Cloning of Complementary DNAs Encoding Structurally Related Homeoproteins from Preimplantation Mouse Embryos: Their Involvement in the Differentiation of Embryonic Stem Cells

Author: Koichi Saito, Hajime Abe, Masato Nakazawa, Emiko Irokawa, Masafumi Watanabe …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 82, Issue 4, 1 April 2010, Pages 687–697,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.108.075697

Late Embryogenesis Abundant (LEA) Proteins in Nondesiccated, Encysted, and Diapausing Embryos of Rotifers

Author: Nadav Y. Denekamp, Richard Reinhardt, Michael Kube, Esther Lubzens
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 82, Issue 4, 1 April 2010, Pages 714–724,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.109.081091

Toxic Effects of Hyperglycemia Are Mediated by the Hexosamine Signaling Pathway and O-Linked Glycosylation in Early Mouse Embryos

Author: Marie Pantaleon, Hwee Y. Tan, Georgia R. Kafer, Peter L. Kaye
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 82, Issue 4, 1 April 2010, Pages 751–758,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.109.076661

Rescue of Postcompaction-Stage Mouse Embryo Development from Hypertonicity by Amino Acid Transporter Substrates That May Function as Organic Osmolytes

Author: Tiffany Richards, Fang Wang, Lin Liu, Jay M. Baltz
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 82, Issue 4, 1 April 2010, Pages 769–777,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.109.081646


Immunology

FOXP3+ Regulatory T Cells and T Helper 1, T Helper 2, and T Helper 17 Cells in Human Early Pregnancy Decidua

Author: Jenny Mjösberg, Göran Berg, Maria C. Jenmalm, Jan Ernerudh
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 82, Issue 4, 1 April 2010, Pages 698–705,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.109.081208


Pregnancy

Uterine Vein Infusion of Interferon Tau (IFNT) Extends Luteal Life Span in Ewes

Author: Rebecca C. Bott, Ryan L. Ashley, Luiz E. Henkes, Alfredo Q. Antoniazzi, Jason E. Bruemmer …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 82, Issue 4, 1 April 2010, Pages 725–735,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.109.079467

MALDI-TOF Mass Array Analysis of RASSF1A and SERPINB5 Methylation Patterns in Human Placenta and Plasma

Author: Maria Luz Bellido, Ramin Radpour, Olav Lapaire, Isabelle De Bie, Irene Hösli …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 82, Issue 4, 1 April 2010, Pages 745–750,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.109.082271

Short Photoperiod Initiated During Adulthood Sustains Reproductive Function in Older Female Siberian Hamsters More Effectively Than Short Photoperiod Initiated Before Puberty

Author: Ned J. Place, Jenifer Cruickshank
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 82, Issue 4, 1 April 2010, Pages 778–782,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.109.081968


Reproductive Technology

Mouse Cumulus-Denuded Oocytes Restore Developmental Capacity Completely When Matured with Optimal Supplementation of Cysteamine, Cystine, and Cumulus Cells

Author: Ping Zhou, Yan-Guang Wu, De-Li Wei, Qing Li, Gang Wang …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 82, Issue 4, 1 April 2010, Pages 759–768,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.109.082206


In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Xiangzhong “Jerry” Yang, Ph.D. 1959–2009

Biology of Reproduction, Volume 82, Issue 4, 1 April 2010, Page 802,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.110.083675


Additions and Corrections

Additions and Corrections

Biology of Reproduction, Volume 82, Issue 4, 1 April 2010, Page 803,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.110.084087

Additions and Corrections

Biology of Reproduction, Volume 82, Issue 4, 1 April 2010, Page 804,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.110.084103