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Expression and function of transient receptor potential channels in the female bovine reproductive tract [PDF]
, 2016 © 2016 Elsevier Inc. The epithelium lining the oviduct is critical for early reproductive events, many of which are mediated via intracellular calcium ions.
Atkin, Stephen L. +3 more
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Evidence of inhibin/activin subunit betaC and betaE synthesis in normal human endometrial tissue
Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, 2010 Background Inhibins are important regulators of the female reproductive system. Recently, two new inhibin subunits betaC and betaE have been described, although it is unclear if they are synthesized in normal human endometrium.
Shabani Naim +4 more
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Follistatin as potential therapeutic target in prostate cancer [PDF]
, 2013 Follistatin is a single-chain glycosylated protein whose primary function consists in binding and neutralizing some members of the transforming growth factor-β superfamily such as activin and bone morphogenic proteins.
CRESCIMANNO, Marilena +7 more
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The potential role of transforming growth factor beta family ligand interactions in prostate cancer
AIMS Molecular Science, 2017 The transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) family plays an important role in embryonic development and control of the cell cycle. Members of the TGF-β family have pleiotropic functions and are involved in both the inhibition and progression of various ...
Kit P. Croxford +2 more
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Systemic activation of activin A signaling causes chronic kidney disease-mineral bone disorder [PDF]
, 2018 The high cardiovascular mortality associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is caused in part by the CKD-mineral bone disorder (CKD-MBD) syndrome.
Sugatani, Toshifumi
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Premature Ovarian Failure: A Critical Condition in The Reproductive Potential with Various Genetic Causes [PDF]
International Journal of Fertility and Sterility, 2014 Premature ovarian failure (POF) is identified as a heterogeneous disorder leading to amenorrhea and ovarian failure before the age of 40 years. The first known symptom of the disease is having irregular menstrual periods.
Farkhondeh Pouresmaeili, Zahra Fazeli
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Clinical grade vitrification of human ovarian tissue for fertility preservation [PDF]
, 2013 Cryopreservation of human ovarian tissue is one approach to preserve fertility for women who can be predicted to undergo premature ovarian failure as a consequence of chemotherapy, radiotherapy or genetic disorders. It is the most suitable option for pre-
Sheikhi, Mona
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Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ̒Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Qum, 2018 Background and Objectives: Inhibin is a glycoprotein hormone commonly found in the circulation, but its level increases in some diseases, and its measurement by serological method using anti-inhibin monoclonal antibodies, can help in diagnosis of some ...
Mohammad Ataei +4 more
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Breast-cancer adjuvant therapy with zoledronic acid [PDF]
, 2011 Background: Data suggest that the adjuvant use of bisphosphonates reduces rates of recurrence and death in patients with early-stage breast cancer. We conducted a study to determine whether treatment with zoledronic acid, in addition to standard adjuvant
Barrett-Lee, Peter J. +19 more
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Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2018 Regulation of human ovarian steroidogenesis differs from other species and precise knowledge on how human small antral follicles (hSAF) develop and acquire competence for continued growth and steroid output is still incomplete.
Stine G. Kristensen +8 more
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