Thomas E. Curry — Endo Lab

article 2012

The Matrix Metalloproteinase System and Ovulation: Expression, Regulation and Function in the Human and the Rat.

·doi:10.1093/biolreprod/87.s1.85

The matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are postulated to facilitate ovulation by remodeling the follicular wall. The MMP family is comprised of 25 different proteinases, many of which share common structural and functional characteristics and…

article 2010

Human Ovarian Expression and Localization of Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase 3 (TIMP3) During the Periovulatory Period.

·doi:10.1093/biolreprod/83.s1.643

Alterations in the interaction between the follicle and the matrix must occur before follicular rupture and ovulation can take place. Such interactions are controlled in part by the delicate balance between the matrix metalloproteinases (MM…

article 2007

REGULATION OF EXPRESSION OF Timp1 AND Timp3 mRNA IN RAT GRANULOSA CELLS DURING THE PERIOVULATORY PERIOD

·doi:10.1093/biolreprod/77.s1.179a

In the ovary, the matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and the tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) have been postulated to play a critical role in extracellular matrix remodeling associated with ovulation as well as luteal formation…

article 2006

Expression of an extracellular matrix metalloproteinase inducer (basigin) in the human ovary and ovarian endometriosis

Fertility and sterility ·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.01.042

ObjectiveTo characterize the expression of basigin in ovarian endometriotic tissue, normal ovary, and endometrium during the menstrual cycle.DesignControlled, retrospective study for evaluation of basigin expression in archived specimens.Se…

article 1998

Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist (GnRH-a) Therapy Alters Activity of Plasminogen Activators, Matrix Metalloproteinases, and Their Inhibitors in Rat Models for Adhesion Formation and Endometriosis: Potential GnRH-a–Regulated Mechanisms Reducing Adhesion Formation

Fertility and sterility ·doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(98)00032-6

ObjectiveTo evaluate the effects of a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a) on plasminogen activator (PA), matrix metalloproteinase (MMP), plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI) and matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor (MMPI) activit…

article 1997

O-134 Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa) therapy alters activity of plasminogen activators (PA), Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMP) and of their inhibitors (PAI and MMPI) in rat models for adhesion formation and endometriosis: Potential GnRHa-regulated mechanisms reducing adhesion formation

·doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(97)90766-4

article 1993

The presence of luteinized unruptured follicle syndrome and altered folliculogenesis in rats with surgically induced endometriosis

American journal of obstetrics and gynecology ·doi:10.1016/0002-9378(93)90642-v

ObjectiveOur purpose was to determine in the rat model whether endometriosis could influence ovarian function by altering oocyte release or folliculogenesis.Study designWe histologically examined the ovaries of reproductively cycling rats w…

article 1984

Ovarian sympathectomy in the guinea pig

·doi:10.1007/bf00214226

The influence of ovarian adrenergic nerves on follicular growth during the estrous cycle in the adult guinea pig was ascertained by comparing follicular development in control and chemically sympathectomized ovaries from the same animal. Se…

article 1982

A Light and Electron Microscopic Study of the Human Ovarian Ligament

·doi:10.1159/000145509

The structure of the human ovarian ligament was studied with light and electron microscopy, with emphasis on neural components. The ligament is primarily composed of smooth muscle arranged in an outer oblique and an inner longitudinal layer…