Growth-differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8) in the uterus: its identification and functional significance in the golden hamster

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Transforming growth factor-beta superfamily regulates many aspects of reproduction in the female. We identified a novel member of this family, growth-differentiation factor 8 (GDF-8) in the 72 h post coital uterine fluid of the golden hamster by proteomic techniq...

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Main Authors: O Wai Sum, Cheung Pui Lai, Poon Hong Kit, Ho Wing Kei, Huang Ya Yu, Wong Chun Lung, Chow Pak Ham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-11-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/7/1/134