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RU 486 interferes with egg transport and retards the in vivo and in vitro development of mouse embryos.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  2347197     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Oral administration of RU 486 at 100 mg/kg BW/day to mice on Days 1 and 2 of pregnancy caused retention of embryos in the oviduct and expulsion of those having entered the uterus. The treatment also retarded the development of embryos. In vitro study showed that RU 486 reduced the percentage of 2-cell mouse embryos developing into blastocysts. Thus, in addition to interfering with egg transport and impairing embryonic development in vivo, RU 486 can act directly on the embryo, interfering with preimplantation development in vitro.
Authors:
Y Q Yang; J T Wu
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Publication Detail:
Type:  In Vitro; Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Contraception     Volume:  41     ISSN:  0010-7824     ISO Abbreviation:  Contraception     Publication Date:  1990 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1990-07-11     Completed Date:  1990-07-11     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0234361     Medline TA:  Contraception     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  551-6     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester 01655.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
Embryo Implantation / drug effects*
Embryo, Mammalian / drug effects*
Female
Mice
Mice, Inbred Strains
Mifepristone / pharmacology*
Ovulation / drug effects*
Pregnancy
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
HD 21322/HD/NICHD NIH HHS
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
84371-65-3/Mifepristone

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