Changes in Aquaporin 1, 5 and 9 Gene Expression in the Porcine Oviduct According to Estrous Cycle and Early Pregnancy.

ABSTRACT: Aquaporins (AQPs) are a group of small, integral membrane proteins which play an important role in fluid homeostasis in the reproductive system. In our previous study, we demonstrated AQP1, 5 and 9 protein expression and localization in the porcine oviduct. The presence of these isoforms could suggest their role in the transport of the ovum to the uterus by influencing the epithelial cells' production of oviductal fluid. The aim of this study was to evaluate the expression of AQP1, AQP5 and AQP9 in the infundibulum, ampulla and isthmus in the porcine oviduct during the estrous cycle (early luteal phase, days 2-4, medium luteal phase, days 10-12, late luteal phase days 14-16, follicular phase days 18-20) and pregnancy (period before implantation, days 14-16 and after the implantation, days

SUBMITTER: Tanski D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7216242 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature