摘要:

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.

ISSN:0378-7346    

DOI:10.1159/000301520

出版商:S. Karger AG    

年代:1975

数据来源: Karger

摘要:

Current investigations of the oviduct including methods for studying oviductal physiology, electrophysiology, contractility, roles of the autonomic nervous system and prostaglandins on oviductal motility and egg transport are summarized in this article. In addition, current knowledge of the transport and survival of sperm, egg transport, capacitation, ovum maturation, fertilization, and preimplantation development in the oviduct and the biochemistry and physiology of oviductal secretions are reviewed. An attempt is made to place these investigations in clinical context and to identify promising areas for future investigations pertinent to human reproduction.

ISSN:0378-7346    

DOI:10.1159/000301521

出版商:S. Karger AG    

年代:1975

数据来源: Karger