Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001

Biology of Reproduction

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ISSN 0006-3363
EISSN 1529-7268


Female Reproductive Tract

Cyclic Changes in the Matrix Metalloproteinase System in the Ovary and Uterus

Author: Thomas E. Curry, Jr, Kevin G. Osteen
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1285–1296,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1285

Effects of the Estrous Cycle, Pregnancy, and Interferon Tau on 2′,5′-Oligoadenylate Synthetase Expression in the Ovine Uterus

Author: Greg A. Johnson, M. David Stewart, C. Allison Gray, Youngsok Choi, Robert C. Burghardt …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1392–1399,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1392

Effects of Acute Stanozolol Treatment on Puberty in Female Rats

Author: Andrew C. Whitney, Ann S. Clark
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1460–1465,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1460

Modulation of Potassium Current Characteristics in Human Myometrial Smooth Muscle by 17β-Estradiol and Progesterone

Author: Gregory A. Knock, Rachel M. Tribe, Abdul A. Hassoni, Philip I. Aaronson
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1526–1534,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1526

Muc1 and Glycan Expression in the Oviduct and Endometrium of a New World Monkey, Cebus apella

Author: Carolyn J.P. Jones, Maria Elena Ortíz, Horacio B. Croxatto, Alejandro Manzur, Geraldine Slevin …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1535–1544,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1535


Gamete Biology

Changes in DNA Loop Domain Structure During Spermatogenesis and Embryogenesis in the Syrian Golden Hamster

Author: Angela V. Klaus, John R. McCarrey, Andrew Farkas, W. Steven Ward
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1297–1306,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1297

Sperm Factor Induces Intracellular Free Calcium Oscillations by Stimulating the Phosphoinositide Pathway

Author: Hua Wu, Jeremy Smyth, Veronica Luzzi, Kiyoko Fukami, Tadaomi Takenawa …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1338–1349,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1338

Protein Tyrosine Phosphorylation in Sperm During Gamete Interaction in the Mouse: The Influence of Glucose

Author: Françoise Urner, Greet Leppens-Luisier, Denny Sakkas
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1350–1357,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1350

Effect of Age and Breeding Season on the Developmental Capacity of Oocytes from Unstimulated and Follicle-Stimulating Hormone-Stimulated Rhesus Monkeys

Author: P. Zheng, W. Si, H. Wang, R. Zou, B.D. Bavister …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1417–1421,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1417

Phosphorylation of Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Is Regulated by Protein Kinase C, Cyclic 3′,5′-Adenosine Monophosphate, and Protein Phosphatase Modulators During Meiosis Resumption in Rat Oocytes

Author: Qing Lu, Gary D. Smith, Da-Yuan Chen, Zhe Yang, Zhi-Ming Han …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1444–1450,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1444

Immunolocalization of Nucleolar Proteins During Bovine Oocyte Growth, Meiotic Maturation, and Fertilization

Author: Trudee Fair, Poul Hyttel, Pat Lonergan, Maurice P. Boland
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1516–1525,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1516

Impact of Epididymal Maturation on the Tyrosine Phosphorylation Patterns Exhibited by Rat Spermatozoa

Author: Beverley Lewis, R. John Aitken
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1545–1556,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1545


Testis

Retinoid Receptors Involved in the Effects of Retinoic Acid on Rat Testis Development

Author: G. Livera, V. Rouiller-Fabre, R. Habert
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1307–1314,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1307

Kinesin Light-Chain KLC3 Expression in Testis Is Restricted to Spermatids

Author: Albert Junco, Bhupinder Bhullar, Heide A. Tarnasky, Frans A. van der Hoorn
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1320–1330,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1320

Meiotic Expression of the Cyclin H/Cdk7 Complex in Male Germ Cells of the Mouse

Author: J. Matt Kim, Jennifer T. McGaughy, R. Kent Bogle, Stuart E. Ravnik
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1400–1408,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1400

Primate Spermatogonial Stem Cells Colonize Mouse Testes

Author: Makoto Nagano, John R. McCarrey, Ralph L. Brinster
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1409–1416,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1409

Status of p53, p21, mdm2, pRb Proteins, and DNA Methylation in Gonocytes of Control and γ-Irradiated Rats During Testicular Development

Author: Stéphanie G. Moréno, Bernard Dutrillaux, Hervé Coffigny
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1422–1431,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1422

Reversible Inhibition of Spermatogenesis in Rats Using a New Male Contraceptive, 1-(2,4-Dichlorobenzyl)-Indazole-3-Carbohydrazide

Author: Josephine Grima, Bruno Silvestrini, C. Yan Cheng
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1500–1508,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1500


Ovary

Cloning and Functional Expression of an E Box-Binding Protein from Rat Granulosa Cells

Author: Kazuya Yamada, Tetsuya Mizutani, Zhangfei Shou, Takashi Yazawa, Toshio Sekiguchi …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1315–1319,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1315

Gonad-Specific Expression of Two Novel Chicken Complementary DNA Isoforms

Author: Hyunggee Kim, Seungkwon You, James Farris, Linda K. Foster, Yun-Jaie Choi …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1473–1480,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1473

Mediators of Interferon γ-Initiated Signaling in Bovine Luteal Cells

Author: John Suter, Isabel R. Hendry, Liliane Ndjountche, Kevin Obholz, James K. Pru …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1481–1486,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1481

Activation of the Akt/Protein Kinase B Signaling Pathway Is Associated with Granulosa Cell Survival

Author: A.L. Johnson, J.T. Bridgham, J.A. Swenson
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1566–1574,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1566


Embryo

Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 and Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-3 Are Key Regulators of Extracellular Matrix Degradation by Mouse Embryos

Author: Eliza J. Whiteside, Michael M. Jackson, Adrian C. Herington, Dylan R. Edwards, Mark B. Harvey
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1331–1337,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1331

Differential Effect of Hexoses on Hamster Embryo Development in Culture

Author: Tenneille E. Ludwig, Michelle Lane, Barry D. Bavister
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1366–1374,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1366

Ultrastructural Morphometry of Bovine Blastocysts Produced In Vivo or In Vitro

Author: Adrienne E. Crosier, Peter W. Farin, Michael J. Dykstra, Joseph E. Alexander, Charlotte E. Farin
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1375–1385,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1375

DNA Damaging Agents Increase gadd153 (CHOP-10) Messenger RNA Levels in Bovine Preimplantation Embryos Cultured In Vitro

Author: Nathalie Fontanier-Razzaq, Thomas G. McEvoy, John J. Robinson, William D. Rees
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1386–1391,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1386

Diversification of Cyclooxygenase-2-Derived Prostaglandins in Ovulation and Implantation

Author: Hiromichi Matsumoto, Wen-ge Ma, Whitney Smalley, James Trzaskos, Richard M. Breyer …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1557–1565,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1557


Pituitary

Steroid Hormones Stimulate Gonadotrophs in Juvenile Male African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus)

Author: J.E.B. Cavaco, J. van Baal, W. van Dijk, G.A.M. Hassing, H.J. Th. Goos …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1358–1365,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1358


Male Reproductive Tract

Expression and Molecular Characterization of Estrogen Receptor Alpha Messenger RNA in Male Reproductive Organs of Adult Goats

Author: Mahmoud M. Mansour, Margo R. Machen, Becky J. Tarleton, Anne A. Wiley, Jacek Wower …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1432–1438,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1432

Aromatase Messenger RNA Is Derived from the Proximal Promoter of the Aromatase Gene in Leydig, Sertoli, and Germ Cells of the Rat Testis

Author: Marilena Lanzino, Stefania Catalano, Christelle Genissel, Sebastiano Ando, Serge Carreau …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1439–1443,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1439

Expression of Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator in Rat Efferent Duct Epithelium

Author: G.P.H. Leung, X.D. Gong, K.H. Cheung, S.B. Cheng-Chew, P.Y.D. Wong
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1509–1515,
https://doi.org/10.1093/biolreprod/64.5.1509


Immunology

Outer Dense Fiber Proteins Are Dominant Postobstruction Autoantigens in Adult Lewis Rats

Author: Charles J. Flickinger, Jayasimha Rao, Leigh Ann Bush, Nicholas E. Sherman, Richard J. Oko …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1451–1459,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1451


Neuroendocrinology

Melanin-Concentrating Hormone Stimulates the Release of Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing Hormone and Gonadotropins in the Female Rat Acting at Both Median Eminence and Pituitary Levels

Author: Sara R. Chiocchio, María G.P. Gallardo, Patricia Louzan, Viviana Gutnisky, Juan H. Tramezzani
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1466–1472,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1466

Molecular Cloning of Chicken Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide Receptor Complementary DNA, Tissue Distribution and Chromosomal Localization

Author: Norio Kansaku, Kiyoshi Shimada, Takeshi Ohkubo, Noboru Saito, Tomohiro Suzuki …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1575–1581,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1575


Reproductive Technology

Effect of Fibroblast Donor Cell Age and Cell Cycle on Development of Bovine Nuclear Transfer Embryos In Vitro

Author: Poothapillai Kasinathan, Jason G. Knott, Pedro N. Moreira, Amy S. Burnside, D. Joseph Jerry …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1487–1493,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1487


Pregnancy

Endothelium-Derived Nitric Oxide Synthase Protein Expression in Ovine Placental Arteries

Author: Celeste Sheppard, Cynthia E. Shaw, Yun Li, Ian M. Bird, Ronald R. Magness
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 5, 1 May 2001, Pages 1494–1499,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.5.1494