Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004

Biology of Reproduction

The full issue is now available at academic.oup.com/biolreprod/issue/71/5
ISSN 0006-3363
EISSN 1529-7268


Minireview

Sperm Survival Versus Degradation in the Mammalian Epididymis: A Hypothesis

Author: Roy Jones
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1405–1411,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.031252

Extragonadal Luteinizing Hormone Receptors in the Reproductive Tract of Domestic Animals

Author: Michael J. Fields, Mordechai Shemesh
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1412–1418,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.027201


Testis

MSAP, the Meichroacidin Homolog of Carp (Cyprinus carpio), Differs from the Rodent Counterpart in Germline Expression and Involves Flagellar Differentiation

Author: Tsai-Kai Ju, Fore-Lien Huang
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1419–1429,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.030346

Estrogen Receptor β Expression and Apoptosis of Spermatocytes of Mice Overexpressing a Rat Androgen-Binding Protein Transgene

Author: David M. Selva, Oscar M. Tirado, Nuria Toràn, Carlos A. Suárez-Quian, Jaume Reventos …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1461–1468,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.103.025619

Quantity Rather Than Quality in Teratospermic Males: A Histomorphometric and Flow Cytometric Evaluation of Spermatogenesis in the Domestic Cat (Felis catus)

Author: Katrin Neubauer, Katarina Jewgenow, Steffen Blottner, David E. Wildt, Budhan S. Pukazhenthi
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1517–1524,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.031062

Indirect Sertoli Cell-Mediated Ablation of Germ Cells in Mice Expressing the Inhibin-α Promoter/Herpes Simplex Virus Thymidine Kinase Transgene

Author: Maarit Ahtiainen, Jorma Toppari, Matti Poutanen, Ilpo Huhtaniemi
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1545–1550,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.028183

RFX2 Is a Potential Transcriptional Regulatory Factor for Histone H1t and Other Genes Expressed During the Meiotic Phase of Spermatogenesis

Author: Gary C. Horvath, W. Stephen Kistler, Malathi K. Kistler
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1551–1559,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.032268

Testicular Phenotype in Luteinizing Hormone Receptor Knockout Animals and the Effect of Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Author: Z.M. Lei, S. Mishra, P. Ponnuru, X. Li, Z.W. Yang …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1605–1613,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.031161

BARD1 Expression During Spermatogenesis Is Associated with Apoptosis and Hormonally Regulated

Author: Anis Feki, Charles-Edwards Jefford, Philippe Durand, Jean Harb, Hervé Lucas …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1614–1624,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.029678

Prenatal Estrogen Exposure Differentially Affects Estrogen Receptor-Associated Proteins in Rat Testis Gonocytes

Author: Yan Wang, Raphael Thuillier, Martine Culty
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1652–1664,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.030205


Reproductive Technology

Activation, Pronuclear Formation, and Development In Vitro of Pig Oocytes Following Intracytoplasmic Injection of Freeze-Dried Spermatozoa

Author: In-Kiu Kwon, Ki-Eun Park, Koji Niwa
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1430–1436,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.031260

Genomic Imprinting of H19 in Naturally Reproduced and Cloned Cattle

Author: Shouquan Zhang, Chikara Kubota, Lan Yang, Yuqin Zhang, Raymond Page …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1540–1544,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.031807

Nuclei of Oocytes Derived from Mouse Parthenogenetic Embryos Are Competent to Support Development to Term

Author: Katsutoshi Niwa, Riya Takano, Yayoi Obata, Hitoshi Hiura, Junichi Komiyama …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1560–1567,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.030908

Gene Transfer of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase Complementary DNA Regresses the Fibrotic Plaque in an Animal Model of Peyronie’s Disease

Author: Hugo H. Davila, Thomas R. Magee, Dolores Vernet, Jacob Rajfer, Nestor F. Gonzalez-Cadavid
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1568–1577,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.030833

Bovine Blastocyst Development In Vitro: Timing, Sex, and Viability Following Vitrification

Author: Tshimangadzo L. Nedambale, András Dinnyés, Xiangzhong Yang, X. Cindy Tian
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1671–1676,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.027987


Gamete Biology

Gluconeogenesis-Linked Glycogen Metabolism Is Important in the Achievement of In Vitro Capacitation of Dog Spermatozoa in a Medium Without Glucose

Author: J.L. Albarracín, J.M. Fernández-Novell, J. Ballester, M.C. Rauch, A. Quintero-Moreno …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1437–1445,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.029041

Protein Kinase C Activity Regulates the Onset of Anaphase I in Mouse Oocytes

Author: Maria M. Viveiros, Marilyn O’Brien, John J. Eppig
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1525–1532,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.031344

Protein Patterns of Pig Oocytes During In Vitro Maturation

Author: Zdenka Ellederova, Petr Halada, Petr Man, Michal Kubelka, Jan Motlik …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1533–1539,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.030304

Proteasomal Interference Prevents Zona Pellucida Penetration and Fertilization in Mammals

Author: Peter Sutovsky, Gaurishankar Manandhar, Tod C. McCauley, Jose Nestor Caamaño, Miriam Sutovsky …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1625–1637,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.032532

Peroxiredoxin 6 Is Upregulated in Bovine Oocytes and Cumulus Cells During In Vitro Maturation: Role of Intercellular Communication

Author: Gregory Leyens, Benjamin Verhaeghe, Marie Landtmeters, Joëlle Marchandise, Bernard Knoops …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1646–1651,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.030155

Nuclear Origin of Aging-Associated Meiotic Defects in Senescence-Accelerated Mice

Author: Lin Liu, David L. Keefe
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1724–1729,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.028985


Ovary

Direct Effects of Leptin on Mouse Reproductive Function: Regulation of Follicular, Oocyte, and Embryo Development

Author: Jason E. Swain, Rodney L. Dunn, Daniel McConnell, Janis Gonzalez-Martinez, Gary D. Smith
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1446–1452,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.033035

Differential Oocyte-Specific Expression of Cre Recombinase Activity in GDF-9-iCre, Zp3cre, and Msx2Cre Transgenic Mice

Author: Zi-Jian Lan, Xueping Xu, Austin J. Cooney
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1469–1474,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.031757

Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen Immunoreactivity in the Ovarian Surface Epithelium of Mice of Varying Ages and Total Lifetime Ovulation Number Following Ovulation

Author: O.L. Tan, J.S. Fleming
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1501–1507,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.030460

Possible Role of Interleukin-1 in the Regulation of Bovine Corpus Luteum Throughout the Luteal Phase

Author: Ryo Nishimura, Anom Bowolaksono, Tomas J. Acosta, Shuko Murakami, Katarzyna Piotrowska …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1688–1693,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.032151

Real-Time Relationships in Intraluteal Release among Prostaglandin F2α, Endothelin-1, and Angiotensin II During Spontaneous Luteolysis in the Cow

Author: Koumei Shirasuna, Hitomi Asaoka, Tomas J. Acosta, Missaka P.B. Wijayagunawardane, Masayuki Ohtani …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1706–1711,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.030270

Estrogen Actions on Follicle Formation and Early Follicle Development

Author: Kara L. Britt, Philippa K. Saunders, Stephen J. McPherson, Marie L. Misso, Evan R. Simpson …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1712–1723,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.028175

A Reproducible Two-Step Culture System for Isolated Primary Mouse Ovarian Follicles as Single Functional Units

Author: Sandy Lenie, Rita Cortvrindt, Tom Adriaenssens, Johan Smitz
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1730–1738,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.028415


Male Reproductive Tract

Differential Expression and Antibacterial Activity of Epididymis Protein 2 Isoforms in the Male Reproductive Tract of Human and Rhesus Monkey (Macaca mulatta)

Author: Maria Christina W. Avellar, Luciana Honda, Katherine G. Hamil, Suresh Yenugu, Gail Grossman …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1453–1460,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.031740

Antimicrobial Activity of Human EPPIN, an Androgen-Regulated, Sperm-Bound Protein with a Whey Acidic Protein Motif

Author: Suresh Yenugu, Richard T. Richardson, Perumal Sivashanmugam, Zengjun Wang, Michael G. O’Rand …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1484–1490,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.031567

Composition of Luminal Fluid Secreted by the Seminiferous Tubules and After Reabsorption by the Extratesticular Ducts of the Japanese Quail, Coturnix coturnix japonica

Author: J. Clulow, R.C. Jones
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1508–1516,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.031401

Androgen-Dependent Expression, Gene Structure, and Molecular Evolution of Guinea Pig Caltrin II, a WAP-Motif Protein

Author: Yutaka Furutani, Akira Kato, Ryoji Kawai, Azzania Fibriani, Soichi Kojima …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1583–1590,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.028993

Train A, an RNase A-Like Protein Without RNase Activity, Is Secreted and Reabsorbed by the Same Epididymal Cells under Testicular Control

Author: Sandrine Castella, Hélène Benedetti, Rafael de Llorens, Jean-Louis Dacheux, Françoise Dacheux
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1677–1687,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.031666


Pregnancy

Adrenomedullin Antagonist Treatment During Early Gestation in Rats Causes Fetoplacental Growth Restriction Through Apoptosis

Author: Josthna Penchalaneni, Sunil J. Wimalawansa, Chandrasekhar Yallampalli
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1475–1483,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.032086

Implantation and Pregnancy Following In Vitro Fertilization and the Effect of Recombinant Human Relaxin Administration in Macaca fascicularis

Author: E.S. Hayes, E.C. Curnow, A.O. Trounson, L.A. Danielson, E.N. Unemori
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1591–1597,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.030585

Acute Temporal Regulation of Placental Vascular Endothelial Growth/Permeability Factor Expression in Baboons by Estrogen

Author: Victoria A. Robb, Gerald J. Pepe, Eugene D. Albrecht
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1694–1698,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.030882

Mesenteric Arterial Relaxation to Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Is Increased During Pregnancy and by Sex Steroid Hormones

Author: P.R.R. Gangula, P. Lanlua, R.D. Bukoski, S.J. Wimalawansa, C. Yallampalli
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1739–1745,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.031369

Two Isoforms of the Leptin Receptor Are Enhanced in Pregnancy-Specific Tissues and Soluble Leptin Receptor Is Enhanced in Maternal Serum with Advancing Gestation in the Baboon

Author: Deborah E. Edwards, Rudolf P. Bohm, Jr, Jeanette Purcell, Marion S. Ratterree, Kenneth F. Swan …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1746–1752,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.031112


Neuroendocrinology

Dopamine Inhibits Luteinizing Hormone Synthesis and Release in the Juvenile European Eel: A Neuroendocrine Lock for the Onset of Puberty

Author: Bernadette Vidal, Catherine Pasqualini, Nadine Le Belle, M. Claire H. Holland, Miskal Sbaihi …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1491–1500,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.030627


Embryo

Pluripotent Lineage Definition in Bovine Embryos by Oct4 Transcript Localization

Author: Satoshi Kurosaka, Sigrid Eckardt, K. John McLaughlin
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1578–1582,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.029322

Insulin-like Growth Factor-I as a Survival Factor for the Bovine Preimplantation Embryo Exposed to Heat Shock

Author: F.D. Jousan, P.J. Hansen
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1665–1670,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.032102


Female Reproductive Tract

Matrix Metalloproteinases and Their Tissue Inhibitors in the Developing Neonatal Mouse Uterus

Author: Jianbo Hu, Xuan Zhang, Warren B. Nothnick, Thomas E. Spencer
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1598–1604,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.031559


Immunology

Effect of Candidate Vaginally-Applied Microbicide Compounds on Recognition of Antigen by CD4+ and CD8+ T Lymphocytes

Author: Gregg N. Milligan, Chin-Fun Chu, Christal G. Young, Lawrence R. Stanberry
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1638–1645,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.029215

Urinary Progesterone-Induced Blocking Factor Concentration Is Related to Pregnancy Outcome

Author: Beáta Polgár, Eszter Nagy, Éva Mikó, Péter Varga, Júlia Szekeres-Barthó
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Pages 1699–1705,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.030437


Additions and Corrections

Additions and Corrections

Biology of Reproduction, Volume 71, Issue 5, 1 November 2004, Page 1753,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.104.036582