Mechanisms behind intrauterine device-induced luteal persistence in mares

Intrauterine glass balls are used to prevent oestrous signs in sports mares, but the mechanism of action is unknown. It has been suggested that the glass ball can mimic an embryo or act via an induced chronic uterine inflammation and absent or continuous low-grade prostaglandin (PG) release. The pur...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:

Bibliographische Detailangaben
Veröffentlicht in:	Animal reproduction science 2008-08, Vol.107 (1), p.94-106
Hauptverfasser:	Rivera del Alamo, M.M., Reilas, T., Kindahl, H., Katila, T.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals controlled internal drug release devices Corpus Luteum - physiology Corpus luteum persistence Dinoprost - blood endometrium Endometrium - physiology European Union Female hormone supplements Horses - blood Horses - physiology induced luteal persistence intrauterine administration Intrauterine device Intrauterine Devices - veterinary intrauterine glass balls luteal cells luteal phase luteolysis mares PGF 2α metabolite Progesterone Progesterone - blood Time Factors Uterine contractions
Online-Zugang:	Volltext
Tags:	Tag hinzufügen Keine Tags, Fügen Sie den ersten Tag hinzu!

Schreiben Sie den ersten Kommentar!