Age-associated mRNA expression changes in bovine endometrial cells in vitro

• Main Authors: Nao Tanikawa (Author), Ayaka Ohtsu (Author), Ryouka Kawahara-Miki (Author), Koji Kimura (Author), Shuichi Matsuyama (Author), Hisataka Iwata (Author), Takehito Kuwayama (Author), Koumei Shirasuna (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2017-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Endometrial cells secrete various cytokines and the dysfunction of endometrial cells may directly lead to infertility. Interferon tau (IFNT) secreted by trophoblast cells, a well-known pregnancy recognition signal in ruminants, acts on the uterus to prepare for pregnancy. Aging c...