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Expression profiling of the uteri of progesterone induced uterine gland knockout mice

ABSTRACT: To identify genes differentially expressed in the glandless uterus, whole uteri were collected from control (uterine glands present) and PUGKO (no uterine glands) mice at day of pseudopregnancy (DOPP) 3.5 (day DOPP 0.5= vaginal plug). Microarray analysis identified differentially expressed genes in the glandless uteri of PUGKO mice as compared to control mice. Whole uteri (control wild type n=4; PUGKO n=4) were analyzed for differences in their transcriptome using a mouse microarray.

ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus

SUBMITTER: Thomas Spencer

PROVIDER: E-GEOD-48340 | biostudies-arrayexpress |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress

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Cell-specific transcriptional profiling reveals candidate mechanisms regulating development and function of uterine epithelia in mice.

Filant Justyna J Spencer Thomas E TE

Biology of reproduction 20131010 4

All mammalian uteri have luminal (LE) and glandular epithelia (GE) in their endometrium. The LE mediates uterine receptivity and blastocyst attachment for implantation, and the GE synthesize and secrete or transport bioactive substances involved in blastocyst implantation, uterine receptivity, and stromal cell decidualization. However, the mechanisms governing uterine epithelial development after birth and their function in the adult are not fully understood. Here, comprehensive microarray analy ...[more]

PMID: 23946541

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