Biochemistry and Physiology of Oviductal Secretions
- 1 January 1975
- journal article
- review article
- Published by S. Karger AG in Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation
- Vol. 6 (3-4) , 234-252
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000301520
Abstract
The tubal environment holds a strategic location with respect to the reproductive processes. Histological visualization and biochemical analysis have shown that both oviductal tissue activity and fluid constituents are influenced by the hormonal state of the female. Also, tubal epithelial synthetic activity appears to be affected by the proximal embryo. The functional importance of differential oviductal secretions is presently unclear. However, the techniques of in vitro fertilization, embryo transfer, and culture aid in defining minimal developmental requirements and effects of cyclic secretions on embryologic events.Keywords
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