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Establishment of a rat model for uterine leiomyomas based on Western and traditional Chinese medicine theories

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 51 (9), 2018
Uterine leiomyomas (ULs) are benign monoclonal tumors that arise from the underlying myometrial tissue in the uterus. Effective therapies are still lacking because of poor understanding of the pathophysiology and epidemiology. Hence, it is urgent to establish efficient animal models to screen novel anti-...

Study on the relationship between expression patterns of cocaine-and amphetamine regulated transcript and hormones secretion in porcine ovarian follicles

Biol. Res; 51 (), 2018
Abstract Background Cocaine-and amphetamine regulated transcript (CART) is an endogenous neuropeptide, which is widespread in animals, plays a key role in regulation of follicular atresia in cattle and sheep. Among animal ovaries, CART mRNA was firstly found in the cattle ovaries. CART was localized in ...

Assessment of ovarian follicles and serum reproductive hormones in molybdenum trioxide nanoparticles treated rats

Int. j. morphol; 35 (4), 2017
SUMMARY: Special features of nanoparticles have resulted in their widespread use. Small molybdenum trioxide (MoO 3) nanoparticles can translocate from the entry portals into the circulatory and lymphatic systems and ultimately to body tissues and organs depending on their composition and size. In this re...

Dermatite autoimune à progesterona

A dermatite autoimune à progesterona (DAP) é uma reação autoimune à progesterona de origem endógena ou exógena, caracterizada por manifestações clínicas e mecanismos fisiopatológicos diversos. Doença complexa, subdiagnosticada e associada à alta morbidade. O diagnóstico de DAP baseia-se na ...

Progesterone level on the day of hCG administration in relation to the pregnancy rates of patients undergoing assisted reproduction techniques

Einstein (Säo Paulo); 15 (3), 2017
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the predictive capacity for pregnancy of the progesterone level on the day of administering human chorionic gonadotropin, in women submitted to assisted reproductive techniques. Methods An observational study with 914 women submitted to assisted reproductive techniques ...

Gonadotrophic, prolactin, corticosterone, and gonadal hormones levels over 15 months in Giant Amazon River Turtles - Podocnemis expansa (Schweigger, 1812) (Testudines: Podocnemididae), in captive conditions

Braz. j. biol; 77 (2), 2017
Abstract In order to achieve successful captive breeding the Podocnemis expansa, it is necessary to study their reproductive endocrinology. The purpose of this research was to evaluate and characterize plasma concentrations in gonadotrophic, gonadic, corticosterone and prolactin hormones from Giant Amazo...

Prevención de parto prematuro en gemelar: ¿qué hay de nuevo?
Premature birth prevention in twin: what's new?

La incidencia del embarazo gemelar ha aumentado en todo el mundo de manera significativa en los últimos años. Uno de los principales problemas asociados es la prematurez, la cual afecta prácticamente al 50% de los embarazos gemelares, y es la causa única más importante de morbilidad y mortalidad per...

Association between asthma and female sex hormones

Säo Paulo med. j; 135 (1), 2017
ABSTRACT CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: The relationship between sex hormones and asthma has been evaluated in several studies. The aim of this review article was to investigate the association between asthma and female sex hormones, under different conditions (premenstrual asthma, use of oral contraceptives, ...

Profile of plasmatic progesterone on pregnancy, and the postpartum estrus of Dasyprocta prymnolopha (Rodentia: Dasyproctidae)

Rev. biol. trop; 64 (4), 2016
Abstract:The agouti (Dasyprocta sp.) is a hystricomorph rodent found in some regions of the Americas. It is an important cynegetic species, which indicates that the overhunting is a threat to their conservation. Very little is known about this wildlife in relation to what already has been studied in dome...