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Escherichia coli
New Escherichia coli study results reported from University College
December 25th, 2008
According to recent research from Dublin, Ireland, "Problem Pelvic inflammatory disease and metritis are important causes of infertility in humans and domestic animals. Uterine infection with Escherichia coli in cattle is associated with reduced ovarian follicle growth and decreased estradiol secretion." "We hypothesized that this effect could be mediated by the bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) or cytokines such as tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF alpha). Method of study In vitro, bovine ovarian theca and granulosa cells were treated with LPS or TNF alpha and steroid secretion measured. In vivo, the effect of LPS or TNF alpha intrauterine infusion was determined by...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-12-25)
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