Additional pathway of transfer of uterine prostaglandin F-2 alpha to the ovary in sheep.
The concentration of prostaglandin (PG) F-2 alpha was measured in different uterine and ovarian blood vessels between Days 12 and 16 of the oestrous cycle in 14 normal ewes. Concentrations of PGF-2 alpha significantly higher than peripheral levels were found in the uterine vein (P < 0.002) and oviducal vein (P < 0.002). This suggests that an additional pathway for PGF-2 alpha transfer to the ovary exists via the venous drainage passing alongside the oviduct.
D000818:Animals; D004971:Estrus; D005260:Female; D010053:Ovary / Q000098:blood supply*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011460:Prostaglandins F / Q000097:blood*; D012756:Sheep / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000097:blood*; D014599:Uterus / Q000098:blood supply*
D011460:Prostaglandins F