Expression of cyclooxygenase-2 in the endometrium of gilts with different stages of endometritis

Journal of Veterinary Medical Science

Volumn 73, Issue 11, 2011, Pages 1425-1431

  Roongsitthichai, Atthaporn ^a   Srisuwatanasagul, Sayamon ^a   Koonjaenak, Seri ^b   Tummaruk, Padet ^a  

^a CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY   (Thailand)

^b KASETSART UNIVERSITY   (Thailand)

Author keywords

Cyclooxygenase 2; Endometritis; Endometrium; Gilts; Local immune cells

Indexed keywords

EID: 82955242443     PISSN: 09167250     EISSN: 13477439     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1292/jvms.11-0130     Document Type: Article

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