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. - 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
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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