Abstract Implantation depends on bi-directional communication between the blastocyst and endometrium. Encoded in this is information maternal embryonic fitness, which turn can lead to activation of species-specific reproductive suppression mechanisms. For example, blastocysts over 130 mammals, although not humans, respond presence or absence specific endocrine endometrial cues by entering exiti...

Abstract Introduction Testis microenvironment which is comprised of cells like Sertoli and peritubular releases paracrine factors could potentially modulate testicular functions. In our previous studies, we identified Leptin as a key factor in the microenvironment, released by goes to bind its receptor Leydig cells. Once this association happens it further induces expression desert hedgehog sig...

Three syenite dike sets, named the Santa Cruz dikes, are coeval with the 627 ± 13 Ma old porphyritic calc-alkalic Princesa Izabel granitoid, northeastern Brazil. Dike set 1 is up to 1.5 m wide, strike 030 e040 Az, roughly parallel to the regional foliation. Dike set 2 strikes 120 e130 Az and consists of xenolith-bearing syenites and is roughly parallel to dike set 3, which is up to 1.5 m wide a...