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[Endometrial cups in horses].

P H Jacobs, T A Elsinghorst

    Tijdschrift Voor Diergeneeskunde
    |April 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Endometrial cups in pregnant horses produce Pregnant Mare Endometrium Gonadotrophin (PMEG), a precursor to Pregnant Mare Serum Gonadotrophin (PMSG). Their regression involves an immune response, with humoral immunity playing a key protective role.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Science
    • Reproductive Biology
    • Immunology

    Context:

    • Endometrial cups are transient structures in the pregnant equine uterus (gestation days 38-150).
    • These ulcer-like outgrowths vary in size and shape, featuring large epithelioid decidual-like cells.
    • Microscopic analysis reveals distinct cellular morphology within the cups.

    Purpose:

    • To describe the morphology and cellular composition of equine endometrial cups.
    • To identify the hormone produced by endometrial cups: Pregnant Mare Endometrium Gonadotrophin (PMEG).
    • To investigate the immunological mechanisms underlying endometrial cup regression.

    Summary:

    • Endometrial cups, unique to pregnant horses, produce PMEG, a precursor to PMSG, which is detectable in mare's blood.

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  • The precise function of PMSG remains under investigation, with potential roles suggested.
  • Regression of endometrial cups, initiated around 70 days of gestation, is an immune-mediated process.

    • Impact:

    • Elucidates the endocrine and immunological roles of endometrial cups in equine pregnancy.
    • Provides insights into the function and regulation of PMSG during gestation.
    • Contributes to understanding the complex interplay between maternal immunity and pregnancy maintenance in horses.