| The plasma membrane transformation of uterine epithelial cells during pregnancy. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 10889831 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This review discusses the diversity of placentation mechanisms and examines the extensive alterations that occur in the plasma membrane of uterine epithelial cells during early pregnancy in many species. Ultrastructural, biochemical and morphological studies reveal that similar membrane alterations occur in many species, despite the diversity in the type of placenta that is formed ultimately. As these morphological and molecular alterations in the plasma membrane occur across species and are found basolaterally as well as apically, the term 'plasma membrane transformation' is proposed, which also emphasizes that alterations in this membrane during early pregnancy are not just an occurrence at attachment, but are an ongoing process during much of early pregnancy. |
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Authors:
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C R Murphy |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of reproduction and fertility. Supplement Volume: 55 ISSN: 0449-3087 ISO Abbreviation: J. Reprod. Fertil. Suppl. Publication Date: 2000 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-07-20 Completed Date: 2000-07-20 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0225652 Medline TA: J Reprod Fertil Suppl Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 23-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Anatomy and Histology, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia. |
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Animals Cell Adhesion Cell Membrane / metabolism, ultrastructure Cholesterol / metabolism Embryo Implantation / physiology* Epithelial Cells / metabolism, ultrastructure Female Humans Mice Mucin-1 / metabolism Pregnancy Pregnancy Trimester, First Rats Uterus / metabolism, ultrastructure* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Mucin-1; 57-88-5/Cholesterol |
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