Expression patterns of Toll-like receptors in the ovine corpus luteum during the early pregnancy and prostaglandin F2 α-induced luteolysis

The aim of this study was to elucidate the expression profiles of Toll-like receptors (TLRs) in the ovine corpus luteum (CL) during early pregnancy and prostaglandin F2 α (PGF2α)-induced luteolysis. For this purpose, multiparous Anatolian Merino ewes were selected and randomly allotted into cyclic (including those in the induced luteolysis group, n = 20) and pregnant (n = 12) groups. All of the ewes were scheduled to be slaughtered for predetermined days/ hour during the estrous cycle, early pregnancy, and PGF2a induced luteolysis.

Source: Theriogenology - January 11, 2018 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Mehmet O. Atli, Mehmet Kose, Mustafa Hitit, M. Salih Kaya, Faruk Bozkaya Source Type: research