| Literature DB >> 34918295 |
Angela Russo1, Joanna E Burdette2.
Abstract
The fallopian tube epithelium (FTE) plays a critical role in reproduction and the genesis of ovarian cancer. The FTE columnar cells present with hair-like structures named "cilia" that are required for normal FTE function. Impairment of ciliary motion can lead to infertility, and it is influenced by hormonal signaling and endocrine disrupting compounds. Studying how cilia beating changes in response to these compounds is critical for understanding FTE physiology and pathology. In this protocol, we describe methods for isolating human fallopian tube epithelium, oviduct (murine equivalent of fallopian tube) epithelium, and ovaries. In addition, we describe methods for imaging and measuring cilia beating frequency using high-resolution time-lapse imaging.Entities:
Keywords: Cilia beating frequency; Fallopian tube epithelium; Ovary; Oviduct; Ovulation
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Year: 2022 PMID: 34918295 PMCID: PMC9088221 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-1956-8_12
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Methods Mol Biol ISSN: 1064-3745