Kenneth P. McNatty
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View article: Molecular forms of BMP15 and GDF9 in mammalian species that differ in litter size
Molecular forms of BMP15 and GDF9 in mammalian species that differ in litter size Open
View article: The follicular microenvironment in low (++) and high (I+B+) ovulation rate ewes
The follicular microenvironment in low (++) and high (I+B+) ovulation rate ewes Open
Ewes with single copy mutations in GDF9 , BMP15 or BMPR1B have smaller preovulatory follicles containing fewer granulosa cells (GC), while developmental competency of the oocyte appears to be maintained. We hypothesised that similarities a…
View article: Molecular forms of ruminant BMP15 and GDF9 and putative interactions with receptors
Molecular forms of ruminant BMP15 and GDF9 and putative interactions with receptors Open
Bone morphogenetic factor 15 (BMP15) and growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF9) are oocyte-secreted factors with demonstrable effects on ovarian follicular development and ovulation rate. However, the molecular forms of BMP15 and GDF9 prod…
View article: Ovarian characteristics in sheep with multiple fecundity genes
Ovarian characteristics in sheep with multiple fecundity genes Open
Ewes heterozygous for combinations of the Inverdale (FecX I ; I+), Booroola (FecB; B+) and Woodlands (FecX2 W ; W+) mutations have ovulation rates higher than each mutation separately. The aims of the experiments described herein were to e…
View article: Activin A and follistatin during the oestrous cycle and early pregnancy in ewes
Activin A and follistatin during the oestrous cycle and early pregnancy in ewes Open
The activin pathway has been postulated to be involved in regulation of multiple reproductive processes important for survival of the conceptus. These processes include luteinisation of the follicular cells and thus function of the corpus …