Biology of Reproduction
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Editor’s Preface
Editor’s Preface
Author: Virendra B. Mahesh, Ph.D., D.Phil.
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Page 409,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.409
Reproductive Technology
The Place of Farm Animal Species in the New Genomics World of Reproductive Biology
Author: R. Michael Roberts
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 409–417,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.409b
Female Reproductive Tract
Activation of Meiotic Maturation in Rat Oocytes After Treatment with Follicular Fluid Meiosis-Activating Sterol In Vitro and Ex Vivo
Author: Christa Hegele-Hartung, Manuela Grützner, Monika Lessl, Christian Grøndahl, Jan L. Ottesen …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 418–424,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.418
Stromelysin-3 Is Induced in Mouse Ovarian Follicles Undergoing Hormonally Controlled Apoptosis, but This Metalloproteinase Is Not Required for Follicular Atresia
Author: Anna-Carin Hägglund, Paul Basset, Tor Ny
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 457–463,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.457
Sulfated Glycoconjugates Are Powerful Modulators of Bovine Sperm Adhesion and Release from the Oviductal Epithelium In Vitro
Author: Riccardo Talevi, Roberto Gualtieri
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 491–498,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.491
Selective Overexpression of the Hypoxia-Inducible Transcription Factor, HIF-2α, in Placentas from Women with Preeclampsia
Author: Augustine Rajakumar, Kerry A. Whitelock, Lisa A. Weissfeld, Ashi R. Daftary, Nina Markovic …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 499–506,
https://doi.org/10.1093/biolreprod/64.2.499
Testis
Mice with a Targeted Disruption of the H1t Gene Are Fertile and Undergo Normal Changes in Structural Chromosomal Proteins During Spermiogenesis
Author: Douglas A. Fantz, Wendy R. Hatfield, Gary Horvath, Malathi K. Kistler, W. Stephen Kistler
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 425–431,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.425
Mesenchymal Cell Precursors of Peritubular Smooth Muscle Cells of the Mouse Testis Can Be Identified by the Presence of the p75 Neurotrophin Receptor
Author: L. Campagnolo, M.A. Russo, A. Puglianiello, A. Favale, G. Siracusa
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 464–472,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.464
TFIIAα/β-Like Factor Is Encoded by a Germ Cell-Specific Gene Whose Expression Is Up-Regulated with Other General Transcription Factors During Spermatogenesis in the Mouse
Author: SangYoon Han, Liping Zhou, Ashok Upadhyaya, Sang Hyun Lee, Keith L. Parker …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 507–517,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.507
Adrenomedullin Inhibits the Contraction of Cultured Rat Testicular Peritubular Myoid Cells Induced by Endothelin-1
Author: Vittorio Santiemma, Fabio Rossi, Lara Guerrini, Athina Markouizou, Giuseppe Pasimeni …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 619–624,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.619
Testis Transplantation in Male Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Author: James J. Nagler, Joseph G. Cloud, Paul A. Wheeler, Gary H. Thorgaard
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 644–646,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.644
Specific Staining of Sertoli Cell Nuclei and Evaluation of Sertoli Cell Number and Proliferative Activity in Meishan and White Composite Boars During the Neonatal Period
Author: S.A. McCoard, D.D. Lunstra, T.H. Wise, J.J. Ford
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 689–695,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.689
Ovary
Follicular-Fluid Factors and Granulosa-Cell Gene Expression Associated with Follicle Deviation in Cattle
Author: M.A. Beg, D.R. Bergfelt, K. Kot, M.C. Wiltbank, O.J. Ginther
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 432–441,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.432
Stem Cell Factor and Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I Stimulate Luteinizing Hormone-Independent Differentiation of Rat Ovarian Theca Cells
Author: Chris T.F. Huang, Stacy R. Weitsman, Barbara N. Dykes, Denis A. Magoffin
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 451–456,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.451
Apoptosis of Bovine Granulosa Cells After Serum Withdrawal Is Mediated by Fas Antigen (CD95) and Fas Ligand
Author: Che-Lin Hu, Robert G. Cowan, Rebecca M. Harman, Dale A. Porter, Susan M. Quirk
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 518–526,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.518
Embryo
Canine Relaxin-Like Factor: Unique Molecular Structure and Differential Expression Within Reproductive Tissues of the Dog
Author: Thomas Klonisch, Johannes Kauffold, Klaus Steger, Martin Bergmann, Rudolf Leiser …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 442–450,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.442
Identification of Caspase-3 and Caspase-Activated Deoxyribonuclease in Rat Blastocysts and Their Implication in the Induction of Chromatin Degradation (but Not Nuclear Fragmentation) by High Glucose
Author: Laurence Hinck, Patrick Van Der Smissen, Michel Heusterpreute, Isabelle Donnay, René De Hertogh …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 555–562,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.555
Human Endometrial Mucin MUC1 Is Up-Regulated by Progesterone and Down-Regulated In Vitro by the Human Blastocyst
Author: Marcos Meseguer, John D. Aplin, Pedro Caballero-Campo, J. Enrique O’Connor, Julio C. Martín …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 590–601,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.590
Ethylenediamine-N,N,N′,N′-Tetraacetic Acid Induces Parthenogenetic Activation of Porcine Oocytes at the Germinal Vesicle Stage, Leading to Formation of Blastocysts
Author: Tohru Azuma, Shuntaro Ikeda, Takuya Kondo, Hiroshi Imai, Masayasu Yamada
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 647–653,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.647
Bovine Interferon-τ Stimulates the Janus Kinase-Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription Pathway in Bovine Endometrial Epithelial Cells
Author: Mario Binelli, Prem Subramaniam, Thais Diaz, Greg A. Johnson, Thomas R. Hansen …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 654–665,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.654
Perinatal Development of Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase-Deficient Mice
Author: Lukas A. Hefler, Christine A. Reyes, William E. O’Brien, Anthony R. Gregg
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 666–673,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.666
In Vitro Fertilization Causes Epigenetic Modifications to the Onset of Gene Expression from the Zygotic Genome in Mice
Author: T. Stojanov, C. O’Neill
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 696–705,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.696
Neuroendocrinology
Influence of the Degree of Stimulation of the Pituitary by Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone on the Action of Inhibin and Testosterone to Suppress the Secretion of the Gonadotropins in Rams
Author: A.J. Tilbrook, D.M. de Kretser, I.J. Clarke
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 473–481,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.473
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone in Third Ventricular Cerebrospinal Fluid of the Heifer During the Estrous Cycle
Author: Koji Yoshioka, Chie Suzuki, Shozo Arai, Shokichi Iwamura, Hisashi Hirose
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 563–570,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.563
Chronic Elevation of Estradiol in Young Ovariectomized Rats Causes Aging-Like Loss of Steroid-Induced Luteinizing Hormone Surges
Author: Houng-Wei Tsai, Sandra J. Legan
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 684–688,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.684
Activin Modulates Differential Effects of Estradiol on Synthesis and Secretion of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone in Ovine Pituitary Cells
Author: M. Baratta, L.A. West, A.M. Turzillo, T.M. Nett
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 714–719,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.714
Male Reproductive Tract
Expression of Multiple Na+/H+ Exchanger Isoforms in Cultured Epithelial Cells from Rat Efferent Duct and Cauda Epididymidis
Author: G.P.H. Leung, C.M. Tse, S.B. Cheng Chew, P.Y.D. Wong
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 482–490,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.482
Effect of Vasectomy on P34H Messenger Ribonucleic Acid Expression along the Human Excurrent Duct: A Reflection on the Function of the Human Epididymis
Author: Christine Légaré, Michel Thabet, Sylvain Picard, Robert Sullivan
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 720–727,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.720
Gamete Biology
Autoradiographic Localization of Specific Binding of Meiosis-Activating Sterol to Cumulus-Oocyte Complexes from Marmoset, Cow, and Mouse
Author: I. Faerge, C. Grøndahl, J.L. Ottesen, P. Hyttel
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 527–536,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.527
Isolation of Gonadal Mutations in Adult Zebrafish from a Chemical Mutagenesis Screen
Author: Michael Patrick Bauer, Frederick William Goetz
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 548–554,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.548
Failure of the Expression of Phospholipid Hydroperoxide Glutathione Peroxidase in the Spermatozoa of Human Infertile Males
Author: Hirotaka Imai, Kunio Suzuki, Kazuhiro Ishizaka, Shizuko Ichinose, Hiroyuki Oshima …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 674–683,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.674
Environment
Antioxidants Prevent γ-Hexachlorocyclohexane-Induced Inhibition of Rat Myometrial Gap Junctions and Contractions
Author: Teresa R. Krieger, Rita Loch-Caruso
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 537–547,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.537
Photoperiod-Induced Testicular Apoptosis in European Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris)
Author: Kelly A. Young, Gregory F. Ball, Randy J. Nelson
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 706–713,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.706
Behavior
Neuroendocrine Regulation of Sexually Dimorphic Brain Structure and Associated Sexual Behavior in Male Rats Is Genetically Controlled
Author: Edwin D. Lephart, Stanford B. Call, Reuben W. Rhees, Nathan A. Jacobson, K. Scott Weber …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 571–578,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.571
Increased Proliferative Activity and Programmed Cellular Death in the Turkey Hen Pituitary Gland Following Interruption of Incubation Behavior
Author: R. Ramesh, W.J. Kuenzel, J.A. Proudman
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 611–618,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.611
Mechanisms of Hormone Action
Characterization of Regulatory Elements of Ovine Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Receptor Gene: The Role of E-Box in the Regulation of Ovine FSH Receptor Expression
Author: Weirong Xing, M. Ram Sairam
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 579–589,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.579
Site-Specific Methylation of the Promoter Alters Deoxyribonucleic Acid-Protein Interactions and Prevents Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Receptor Gene Transcription
Author: Michael D. Griswold, Jeong-Seon Kim
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 602–610,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.602
Developmental and Hormonal Regulation of Leptin Receptor (Ob-R) Messenger Ribonucleic Acid Expression in Rat Testis
Author: Manuel Tena-Sempere, Leonor Pinilla, Fu-Ping Zhang, Lucas C. González, Ilpo Huhtaniemi …
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 634–643,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.634
Pituitary
Dynamics of Connexin 43 Levels and Distribution in the Mink (Mustela vison) Anterior Pituitary Are Associated with Seasonal Changes in Anterior Pituitary Prolactin Content
Author: María L. Vitale, Julie Cardin, Norton B. Gilula, M. Eloísa Carbajal, R.-Marc Pelletier
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Pages 625–633,
https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod64.2.625
2000 Trainee Research Awards
2000 Trainee Research Awards
Biology of Reproduction, Volume 64, Issue 2, 1 February 2001, Page 728,
https://doi.org/10.1093/biolreprod/64.2.728