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Differential gene expression in the pregnant bovine corpus luteum during maternal recognition of pregnancy

Creator:

DuBay, Kristi M.

Abstract:

Interferon tau (IFN-τ) is the pregnancy recognition signal secreted by the trophectodermal cells of the developing bovine embryo that prevents luteolysis and maintains critical progesterone production. Recent evidence has suggested in addition to the mechanism of action identified in the uterus, there may be a direct effect of IFN-τ on...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

Full Text:

Maternal Recognition of Pregnancy. Abstract approved: Alfred R