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Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin ›› 2006, Vol. 22 ›› Issue (2): 17-17.

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The Effects of Leukemia Inhibitory Factor on Female Mammalian Reproduction

Guo Bin, Yue Zhanpeng, Zhang Xueming, Han Xuemin   

  • Online:2006-02-05 Published:2006-02-05

Abstract: Leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF) is a kind of multifunctional cytokines. It is very important in the process of mammalian reproduction. It plays important roles in mammalian ovulation, embryo development, and embryo implantation. Some maternal hormones and cytokines can influence the process of mammalian reproduction by regulating the expression of LIF. This article simply summarized the effects of LIF on mammalian female reproduction.