Expression of nuclear progesterone receptor and progesterone receptor membrane components 1 and 2 in the oviduct of cyclic and pregnant cows during the post-ovulation period

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Progesterone (P4) may modulate oviductal functions to promote early embryo development in cattle. In addition to its nuclear receptor (PR), P4 may mediate its actions through P4 receptor membrane component 1 (PGRMC1) and its relative...

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Main Authors: Saint-Dizier Marie, Sandra Olivier, Ployart Stéphane, Chebrout Martine, Constant Fabienne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Subjects:
PR
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/10/1/76