Uterine secretion during the sexual cycle in the rat and its capacity to disperse corona cells in vitro

Experientia. 1975 Aug 15;31(8):986-9. doi: 10.1007/BF02358893.

Abstract

It was found that closure of the uterus disturbed the first 2 cycles after the operation; thereafter the normal cycle was resumed. The quantity of uterine fluid was increased at pro-oestrus and oestrus and reduced at met-oestrus and di-oestrus. Slight inverse changes in viscosity were observed. There was no significant difference in the pH. The corona-cell dispersing factor seems to be an oestrogen-dependent constituent of uterine secretion.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Diestrus
  • Estrus*
  • Female
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Metestrus
  • Ovum / cytology*
  • Pregnancy
  • Proestrus
  • Rats
  • Uterus / metabolism*
  • Viscosity