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Uterine fluid from progesterone treated rabbits contains subcellular membranes

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Uterine fluid from progesterone treated rabbits was shown to be rich in subcellular membrane components consisting of vesicles and cilia-like fragments. In contrast, uterine fluid from untreated does lacked subcellular membranes. Thus, they arise when uterine sperm capacitation ability is suppressed.

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  1. Worcester Foundation for Experimental Biology, 01545, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, USA

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The assistance of Mr R. Byrne is gratefully acknowledged. Mr K. Bedigian skilfully prepared the electron micrographs. Financial support was received from N.I.H. grant HD 10206-01.

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Davis, B.K. Uterine fluid from progesterone treated rabbits contains subcellular membranes. Experientia 34, 350–351 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01923028

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