Mechanisms involved in maintaining the corpus luteum during the first two months of pregnancy

The progesterone (P4) produced by the corpus luteum (CL) is essential for maintenance of pregnancy. On the other hand, the interferon tau (IFNT) produced by the embryo during elongation process, besides being the primary signal for recognition, also is responsible for maintenance of the CL during ea...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Drum, Jéssica Nora
Other Authors: Sartori Filho, Roberto
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: Biblioteca Digitais de Teses e Dissertações da USP 2019
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Online Access:http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/11/11139/tde-02092019-172931/