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Development of the mammalian female reproductive tract.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  16002989     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The female reproductive tract (FRT), which includes the oviduct, uterus, cervix and vagina, is critical for mammalian reproduction. Recent research using knockout mice has contributed substantially to our understanding of the molecular mechanisms governing FRT development. Aside from satisfying our curiosities about the origin of life, these studies have provided us with a better understanding of FRT disorders and ways to improve female fertility. Here we review genes that are involved in various stages of sexual duct formation and development in mammals. In addition, the effect of exogenous estrogen such as DES on FRT development is also discussed.
Authors:
Yan Yin; Liang Ma
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of biochemistry     Volume:  137     ISSN:  0021-924X     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Biochem.     Publication Date:  2005 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2005-07-08     Completed Date:  2005-09-16     Revised Date:  2007-12-19    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0376600     Medline TA:  J Biochem     Country:  Japan    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  677-83     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO 63110, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Body Patterning
Cell Differentiation
Diethylstilbestrol / adverse effects
Female
Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental*
Genes, Homeobox*
Genitalia, Female / embryology*
Male
Mice
Mice, Knockout
Mullerian Ducts / embryology
Uterus / embryology
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
56-53-1/Diethylstilbestrol

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