Molecular Biology of the Female Reproductive System
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New techniques in cellular and molecular biology have increased our understanding of the mechanisms controlling reproductive function in the female. Emphasizing these new techniques, Molecular Biology of the Female Reproductive System provides a state-of-the-art review of local regulatory mechanisms that control reproductive processes. Stressing the interface of endocrinology, immunology, and cell biology, this book concentrates on the autocrine, paracrine, and endocrine systems that regulate both the functions of the ovary and uterus and the interaction between the early embryo and the mother.
Key Features
- Covers the mechanisms controlling reproductive function in the female
- Offers a cellular and molecular approach to the control of reproductive function
- Focuses on the ovary and uterus, and includes a discussion of the early embryo, including
- Hormonal control of folliculogenesis and luteal function
- Cell-cell interactions in the follicle
- Role of cytokines in regulating steroid and protein hormone production
- Endocrine receptors and mechanisms in ovulation
- Cell biology of the oviduct and uterus
- Migratory cells
- Paracrine regulation
- Hormones of the trophectoderm and early placenta
- Interaction between trophectoderm and endometrium
- Provides extensive references
Table of Contents
- Contributors.
Preface.
Hormonal Control of Folliculogenesis and Luteiniation, S.G. Hillier.
Control Systems of Theca-Interstitial Cells, D.A. Magoffin and G.F. Erickson.
Growth Factor-Mediated Cell-Cell Interactions in the Ovary, M.K. Skinner and J.A. Parrott.
Potential Relevance of Cytokines to Ovarian Physiology, E.Y. Adashi, E. Kokia and A. Hurwitz.
Role of Insulin-like Growth Factors (IGF) and IGF Binding Proteins in Folliculogenesis, G.F. Erickson, A. Nakatani, X.-J. Liu, S. Shimasaki and N. Ling.
Expression of Genes Encoding Steroidogenic Enzymes in the Ovary, M.M. Hinshelwood, M. Demeter-Arlotto, G.D. Means and E.R. Simpson.
Molecular Biology of Endocrine Receptors in the Ovary, O.-K. Park-Sarge and K.E. Mayo.
Molecular Mechanisms in Ovulation, A. Tsafriri and N. Dekel.
Hormonal Control of Luteal Function, T.D. Braden, C.J. Belfiore and G.D. Niswender.
Cell Biology of the Oviduct and Endometrium, L.A. Salamonsen and C.D. Nancarrow.
Cell Biology of Migratory Cells in the Endometrium, D.A. Clark and E. Muzikova.
Growth Factor and Cytokine Expression in the Endometrium, L.J. Murphy and G. Ballejo.
Paracrine Interactions in Endometrial Function, M. Seppala and E.-M. Rutanen,.
Molecular Biology of Trophectoderm and Placental Hormones, R.M. Roberts and R.V. Anthony.
Index.
Product details
- No. of pages: 457
- Language: English
- Copyright: © Academic Press 2012
- Published: March 29, 1994
- Imprint: Academic Press
- eBook ISBN: 9780080918198
About the Editor
J. Findlay
Affiliations and Expertise
Prince Henry's Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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