Investigation of mammalian ovulation with an in vitro perfused rabbit ovary preparation

Edward E. Wallach, E E Wallach, Karen H. Wright, K H Wright, Yasuo Hamada, Y Hamada
American journal of obstetrics and gynecology · 1978 · vol. 132(7) , pp. 728–738 · doi:10.1016/s0002-9378(78)80007-6 · PMID:102198 · W2211501294
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This study investigated mammalian ovulation using an in vitro perfused rabbit ovary preparation.

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An in vitro perfused rabbit ovary preparation has been developed to study local factors responsible for the ovulatory process. This preparation enables: (1) isolation of the ovary from systemic influences, (2) direct serial observations of follicle development and ovulation, (3) addition to the perfusing medium of substances that may influence ovulation acting at the level of the ovary, and (4) correlation of the times of individual follicle rupture with ovarian contractile patterns. With this model the temporal requirements for human chorionic gonadotropin in the process of ovulation have been studied. The direct effects on ovulation of prostaglandin F3 alpha (PGF 2 alpha), the antihistamine chlorpheniramine, and calcium deprivation were also investigated. Chlorpheniramine and EDTA each led to inhibition of ovulation and depressed ovarian contractility. The use of the isolated in vitro ovary preparation permits characterization of the local requirements for ovulation.

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Ovary Ovary Ovulation Ovulation Animals Calcium Calcium Chlorpheniramine Chlorpheniramine Chorionic Gonadotropin Chorionic Gonadotropin Edetic Acid Edetic Acid Female Histamine Histamine In Vitro Techniques Muscle Contraction Muscle Contraction Muscle, Smooth

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