EDITORIAL: Immuno‐Endocrinology of Cyclic Ovarian Function

Mori, Takahide

doi:10.1111/j.1600-0897.1990.tb01043.x

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“…There is also a resident leucocyte population within the ovarian interstitial tissue. In a number of species, different inflammatory cell populations such as mast cells (Jones and Hsueh, 1981; Mori, 1990), macrophages (Paavola, 1979 1993) and granulocytes (Pepperell et al, 1992;Brannstrom et al, 1993) have been observed in the ovary throughout the oestrous cycle (Bagavandoss et al 1991; Standaert et al, 1991;Brannstrom et al, 1994a). The primary function of macrophages observed within the corpus luteum was presumed to be removal of debris by phagocytosis during regression (Paavola, 1979).…”

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Immune cell populations in the equine corpus luteum throughout the oestrous cycle and early pregnancy: an immunohistochemical and flow cytometric study

Lawler¹,

Hopkins²,

Watson³

1999

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Immune cell populations in the equine corpus luteum throughout the oestrous cycle and early pregnancy: an immunohistochemical and flow cytometric study

Lawler¹,

Hopkins²,

Watson³

1999

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“…Moreover, it appears that in the mammalian ovary, TGF-fil and [32 are functionally equivalent (Roy, 1993), and that their expression is differentially regulated, possibly by post-transcriptional control mechanisms that restrict their translation (Arrick et al, 1991). Furthermore, the thecal layer contains m a n y cell types, including macrophages and mast cells, both of which are capable of producing a variety of cytokines, including TGF-[3 (for a review see Mori, 1990). Previous studies in the chicken have shown that mast cells are present in the follicular walls (Wight, 1970;Gupta & Gilbert, 1988;Parshad & Kathpalia, 1993).…”

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Immunohistochemical localization of transforming growth factor-β1 and β2 during folliculogenesis in the quail ovary

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Immunohistochemical methods were used to show the presence and distribution of transforming growth factor-beta 1 and beta 2 during folliculogenesis in quail ovarian tissues. The results indicated that both transforming growth factor-beta subtypes are present. Immunolabelling for transforming growth factor-beta 1 demonstrated that prelampbrush oocytes are immunoreactive in the Balbiani complex, and developing and pre-ovulatory oocytes in the zona radiata. Immunolabelling was also associated with granulosa cells. The number of stained granulosa cells decreased during folliculogenesis. In the pre-ovulatory follicles, immunolabelling was found predominantly in the theca interna. Immunolabelling for transforming growth factor-beta 2 was associated with the zona radiata of developing and pre-ovulatory follicles, and with stromal interstitial cells. Moderate immunoreactivity was found in the Balbiani complex of prelampbrush oocytes. Weak immunolabelling was localized in the granulosa cells of prelampbrush follicles, and in a few cells of the theca interna of pre-ovulatory follicles. The immunolocalization of transforming growth factor-beta 1 and -beta 2 in the quail ovary supports their autocrine and/or paracrine role in avian ovarian processes.

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“…Previous studies have shown that the mature ovary contains many macrophages which may be involved in important endocrine or paracrine processes within the organ (KIRSCH et al, 1981;HALME et al, 1985;BAGAVANDOSS et al, 1988;ADASHI, 1990;MORI, 1990;FUKUMATSU et al, 1992;STERN and COULAM, 1992).…”

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“…Previously, the physical contact of macrophages with such steroid-producing cells as luteal and theca cells attracted much attention for the consideration of the paracrine functions of ovarian macrophages (KIRSCH et al, 1981;HALME et al, 1985;BAGA-VANDOSS et al, 1988;ADASHI, 1990;MORI, 1990;FUKUMATSU et al, 1992;STERN and COULAM, 1992). We have clarified the presence of macrophagemacrophage contact through the long cell processes of great numbers pf F4/80-positive cells in the interstitium outside the corpora lutea and follicles.…”

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