...) stimulates ovarian follicle growth, oocyte maturation and ovulation. The peptide is found in human endometrium, mostly during the secretory phase of menstrual cycle when the uterus is receptive to embryo implantation. Rat models and human observational studies suggest that Ang-(1-7) is part of the maternal...

... remain poorly understood. In a recent issue of Clinical Science ( vol. 132, issue 7, 759-776 ), Wang and colleagues, highlight the important role of overactivated C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) and natriuretic peptide receptor 2 (CNP/NPR2) system in preventing oocyte maturation and ovulation in PCOS...

... = 10) pre- and post-ovulation, at the same time intervals (days 7–10 and days 15–18) during a menstrual cycle. 2. With rubidium ( 86 Rb + ) used as a potassium analogue, co-transport (ouabain-resistant, fruse-mide-sensitive 86 Rb + influx) values were found to be lowest in non-O/C women (28 ± se 2.5...