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2025

  1. Jana, Barbara; Andronowska, Aneta; Całka, Jarosław; Mówińska, Aleksandra. Biosynthetic pathway for leukotrienes is stimulated by lipopolysaccharide and cytokines in pig endometrial stromal cells. Scientific Reports 2025, 15: art. no 2806 (1-11) (10.1038/s41598-025-86787-1).

  2. Mówińska, Aleksandra; Rękawiecki, Robert; Zając, Paulina; Kowalik, Magdalena K. Phoenixin-14 and its receptor GPR173 in the bovine endometrium: Expression and regulation during the estrous cycle and impact on secretory activity. Theriogenology 2025, 243: art. no 117456 (1-8) (10.1016/j.theriogenology.2025.117456).

  3. Sienkiewicz-Szłapka, Edyta; Janysz, Arleta; Wróbel, Michał H. Quantification of lawsone and p-phenylenediamine in natural henna products for hair colouring available in poland. Contact Dermatitis 2025, 92(4): 261-272 (10.1111/cod.14739).

2024

  1. Herman, Andrzej P.; Tomczyk, Monika; Wójcik, Maciej; Bochenek, Joanna; Antushevich, Hanna; Herman, Anna; Wiechetek, Wiktoria; Szczepkowska, Aleksandra; Marciniak, Elżbieta; Tomaszewska-Zaremba, Dorota. Effect of caffeine on the inflammatory-dependent changes in the GnRH/LH secretion in a female sheep model. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2024, 25(5): art. no 2663 (1-15) (10.3390/ijms25052663).

  2. Neuman, Nicoletta M.; Dziekońska, Anna; Orzołek, Aleksandra; Gilun, Przemysław D. A comparison of the biological properties of European red deer (Cervus elaphus elaphus) spermatozoa stored in the epididymides and in a liquid state at 5 °C. Animal Reproduction Science 2024, 260: art. no 107387 (1-13) (10.1016/j.anireprosci.2023.107387).

  3. Piotrowska-Tomala, Katarzyna K.; Szóstek-Mioduchowska, Anna Z.; Jończyk, Agnieszka W.; Drzewiecka, Ewa M.; Wróbel, Michał H.; Hojo, Takuo; Ferreira-Dias, Graca; Skarżyński, Dariusz J. The effect of lysophosphatidic acid on myometrial contractility and the mRNA transcription of its receptors in the myometrium at different stages of endometrosis in mares. BMC Veterinary Research 2024, 20: art. no 571 (1-14) (10.1186/s12917-024-04384-2).

  4. Rybska,Marta; Skrzypski, Marek; Billert, Maria; Wojciechowicz, Tatiana; Łukomska, Anna; Pawlak, Piotr; Nowak, Tomasz; Pusiak, Karolina; Wąsowska, Barbara. Nesfatin-1 expression and blood plasma concentration in female dogs suffering from cystic endometrial hyperplasia and pyometra and its possible interaction with phoenixin-14. BMC Veterinary Research 2024, 20: art. no 486 (1-11) (10.1186/s12917-024-04336-w).

  5. Wojciechowska, Anna M.; Zając, Paulina; Gogola-Mruk, Justyna; Kowalik, Magdalena K.; Ptak, Anna . Myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol reduce DHT-stimulated changes in the steroidogenic activity of adult granulosa cell tumors. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2024, 25(20): art. no 10974 (1-12) (10.3390/ijms252010974).

  6. Wróbel, Michał H.; Młynarczuk, Jarosław; Rękawiecki, Robert. Effects of commonly used carbamates (carbaryl and thiram) on the regulatory, secretory and motor functions of bovine cervixes in vitro. Theriogenology 2024, 218: 183-192 (10.1016/j.theriogenology.2024.01.030).

2023

  1. Fabová, Zuzana; Tarko, Adam; Mlynček, Miloš; Kotwica, Jan; Sirotkin, Aleksandrer V. Flaxseed can Prevent Adverse Effects of Toluene on Human Ovarian Cell Functions. Current Bioactive Compounds 2023, 19(7): art. no e020123212322 (1-xx) (10.2174/1573407219666230102121435).

  2. Gilun, Przemysław; Koziorowska-Gilun, Magdalena; Wąsowska, Barbara; Sowa-Kućma, Magdalena; Kozioł, Katarzyna; Romerowicz-Misielak, Maria; Kordan, Władysław; Koziorowski, Marek. Endogenous carbon monoxide (CO) as a modulating factor of molecular biological clock in the hypothalamic structures involved in light transmission in pig and wild boar hybrid during long and short day season. Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences 2023, 26(1): 65-82 (10.24425/pjvs.2023.145008).

  3. Rękawiecki, Robert; Wróbel, Michał H.; Zając, Paulina; Serej, Oliwia; Kowalik, Magdalena K. Luteotropic and luteolytic factors modulate the expression of nuclear receptor coregulators in bovine luteal cells independently of histone acetyltransferase and histone deacetylase activities. Animals 2023, 13(17): art. no 2784 (1-16) (10.3390/ani13172784).

  4. Rybska, Marta; Billert, Maria; Skrzypski, Marek; Wojciechowicz, Tatiana; Kubiak, Magdalena; Łukomska, Anna; Nowak, Tomasz; Włodarek, Jan; Wąsowska, Barbara. Expression and localization of the neuropeptide phoenixin-14 and its receptor GRP173 in the canine reproductive organs and periovarian adipose tissue. Animal Reproduction Science 2023, 255: art. no 107282 (1-18) (10.1016/j.anireprosci.2023.107282).

  5. Sirotkin, Alexander V.; Macejková, Martina; Tarko, Adam; Fabova, Zuzana; Alwasel, Saleh; Kotwica, Jan; Harrath, Abdel H. Ginkgo, fennel, and flaxseed can affect hormone release by porcine ovarian cells and modulate the effect of toluene. Reproductive Biology 2023, 23(1): art. no 100736 (1-6) (10.1016/j.repbio.2023.100736).

  6. Sirotkin, Alexander V.; Tarko, Adam; Fabova, Zuzanna; Valocky, Igor; Alwasel, Saleh; Kotwica, Jan; Harrath, Abdel H. Can flaxseed, chia or puncture vine affect mare ovarian cell functions and prevent the toxic effect of the environmental contaminant toluene. Theriogenology 2023, 208: 178-184 (10.1016/j.theriogenology.2023.06.018).

  7. Sirotkin, Alexander V.; Tarko, Adam; Kotwica, Jan; Mlyncek, Milos; Alwasel, Saleh; Nitrayova, Sona; Harrath, Abdel H. Three medicinal plants affecting human ovarian cell viability, hormone release, and response to environmental contaminant toluene. Physiological Reports 2023, 72(2): 259-268 (10.33549/physiolres.934986).

  8. Szczepkowska, Aleksandra; Bochenek, Joanna; Wójcik, Maciej; Tomaszewska-Zaremba, Dorota; Antushevich, Hanna; Tomczyk, M.; Skipor, Janina; Herman, Andrzej P. Effect of caffeine on adenosine and ryanodine receptor gene expression in the hypothalamus, pituitary, and choroid plexus in ewes under basal and LPS challenge conditions. Journal of Animal and Feed Sciences 2023, 32(1): 17-25 (10.22358/jafs/156762/2022).

  9. Tarko, Adam; Štochmaľová, Aneta; Harrath, Abdel H.; Kotwica, Jan; Baláži, Andrej; Sirotkin, Alexander V. Quercetin can affect porcine ovarian cell functions and to mitigate some of the effects of the environmental contaminant toluene. Research in Veterinary Science 2023, 154: 89-96 (10.1016/j.rvsc.2022.12.005).

2022

  1. Dobrzyń, Karolina; Kowalik, Magdalena K. Molekularny mechanizm działania progesteronu w żeńskim układzie rozrodczym [Molecular mechanism of progesterone action in the female reproductive system]. Postępy Biochemii – Advances in Biochemistry 2022, 68(3): 336-343 (10.18388/pb.2021_458).

  2. Fabová, Zuzana; Tarko, Adam; Harrath, Abdel Halim; Alwasel, Saleh; Kotwica, Jan; Sirotkin, Alexander V. Tribulus terrestris can suppress the adverse effect of toluene on bovine and equine ovarian granulosa cells. Reproduction in Domestic Animals 2022, 57(11): 1307-1318 (10.1111/rda.14204).

  3. Kowalik, Magdalena K.; Dobrzyń, Karolina; Młynarczuk, Jarosław; Rękawiecki, Robert. Effect of steroid hormones, prostaglandins (E2 and F2α), oxytocin, and tumor necrosis factor alpha on membrane progesterone (P4) receptors gene expression in bovine myometrial cells. Animals 2022, 12(4): art. no 519 (1-13) (10.3390/ani12040519).

  4. Mańkowska, Anna; Gilun, Przemysław D.; Zasiadczyk, Łukasz; Sobiech, Przemysław; Fraser, Leyland. Expression of TXNRD1, HSPA4L and ATP1B1 genes associated with the freezability of boar sperm. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2022, 23(16): art. no 6320 (1-18) (10.3390/ijms23169320).

  5. Nowak, Sławomir; Gilun, Przemysław; Kozioł, Katarzyna; Romerowicz-Misielak, Maria; Koziorowska-Gilun, Magdalena; Wąsowska, Barbara. Carbon monoxide (CO) as a retinal regulator of heme oxygenases -1, and -2 (HO’s) expression. Biomedicines 2022, 10(2): art. no 358 (1-9) (10.3390/biomedicines10020358).

  6. Rybska, Marta; Billert, Maria; Skrzypski, Marek; Kubiak, Magdalena; Woźna-Wysocka, Magdalena; Łukomska, Anna; Nowak, Tomasz; Błaszczyk-Cichoszewska, Joanna; Pomorska-Móla, Małgorzata; Wąsowska, Barbara. Canine cystic endometrial hyperplasia and pyometra may downregulate neuropeptide phoenixin and GPR173 receptor expression. Animal Reproduction Science 2022, 238: art. no 106931 (1-13) (10.1016/j.anireprosci.2022.106931).

  7. Sirotkin, Alexander V.; Tarko, Adam; Fabova, Zuzana; Mlynček, Miloš; Kotwica, Jan; Alwasel, Saleh; Harrath, Abdel H. Direct action of leptin, obestatin and ginkgo on hormone release by luteinised human ovarian granulosa cells [Erratum: Reproduction, Fertility and Development 2022, 34(18): 1128-1146, doi: 10.1071/RD22154_CO]. Reproduction, Fertility and Development 2022, 34(18): 1128-1134 (10.1071/RD22154).

  8. Wróbel, Michał H.; Młynarczuk, Jarosław; Kowalik, Magdalena K. Do cypermethrin and fenvalerate disturb the function of the bovine cervix in vitro. Journal of Endocrinology 2022, 253(3): 133-142 (10.1530/JOE-21-0336).

  9. Wróbel, Michał H.; Młynarczuk, Jarosław; Rękawiecki, Robert. Do commonly used herbicides (atrazine and glyphosate) have the potential to impair the contractions, prostaglandin releasing and conducting of oxytocin signal at the bovine cervix in vitro. Theriogenology 2022, 183: 26-35 (10.1016/j.theriogenology.2022.02.011).

2021

  1. Domżalska, Małgorzata; Wiczkowski, Wiesław; Szczepkowska, Aleksandra; Chojnowska, Sylwia; Misztal, Tomasz; Walter, Fruzsina R.; Deli, Maria A.; Ishikawa, Hiroshi; Schroten, Horst; Schwerk, Christian; Skipor, Janina. Effect of lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammatory challenge on β-glucuronidase activity and quercetin and its metabolites concentration in the choroid plexus, blood plasma and cerebrospinal fluid. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2021, 22(13): art. no 7122 (1-17) (10.3390/ijms22137122).

  2. Gilun, Przemysław D.; Flisikowski, Krzysztof; Flisikowska, Tatiana; Kwiatkowska, Joanna; Wąsowska, Barbara; Koziorowska-Gilun, Magdalena. Role of methylation in period2 (PER2) transcription in the context of the presence or absence of light signals: natural and chemical – studies on the pig model. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2021, 22(15): art. no 7796 (1-17) (10.3390/ijms22157796).

  3. Młynarczuk, Jarosław J.; Wróbel, Michał H.; Dobrzyń, Karolina. The effect of DDE and dieldrin and their parental substances (DDT and aldrin) on PGE2 and PGF2α release from bovine endometrial explants collected during 120 to 180 days of the gestational period. Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences 2021, 24(1): 5-12 (10.24425/pjvs.2020.135813).

  4. Płatosz, Natalia; Bączek, Natalia; Topolska, Joanna; Szawara-Nowak, Dorota; Skipor, Janina; Milewski, Stanisław; Wiczkowski, Wiesław. Chokeberry anthocyanins and their metabolites ability to cross the blood-cerebrospinal fluid barrier. Food Chemistry 2021, 346: art. no 128730 (1-11) (10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.128730).

  5. Rękawiecki, Robert; Dobrzyń, Karolina; Kowalik, Magdalena K. Steroid receptor coregulators can modulate the action of progesterone receptor during the estrous cycle in cow endometrium. Animals 2021, 11(11): art. no 3217 (1-14) (10.3390/ani11113217).

  6. Rybska, Marta; Woźna-Wysocka, Magdalena; Wąsowska, Barbara; Skrzypski, Marek; Kubiak, Magdalena; Błaszak, Beata; Łukomska, Anna; Nowak, Tomasz; Jaśkowski, Jędrzej M. Expression of transforming growth factor beta isoforms in canine endometrium with cystic endometrial hyperplasia–pyometra complex. Animals 2021, 11(3): art. no 1844 (1-14) (10.3390/ani11061844).

  7. Skipor, Janina; Szczepkowska, Aleksandra; Kowalewska, Marta; Domżalska, Małgorzata; Herman, Andrzej P.; Krawczyńska, Agata. Photoperiod alters the choroid plexus response to LPS-induced acute inflammation in ewes. Annals of Animal Science 2021, 21(2): 497-512 (10.2478/aoas-2020-0079).

  8. Szczepkowska, Aleksandra; Harazin, András; Barna, Lilla; Deli, Mária A.; Skipor, Janina. Identification of reference genes for circadian studies on brain microvessels and choroid plexus samples isolated from rats. Biomolecules 2021, 11(8): art. no 1227 (1-19) (10.3390/biom11081227).

  9. Szczepkowska, Aleksandra; Wójcik, Maciej; Tomaszewska-Zaremba, Dorota; Antushevich, Hanna; Krawczyńska, Agata; Wiechetek, Wiktoria; Skipor, Janina; Herman, Andrzej P. Acute effect of caffeine on the synthesis of pro-inflammatory cytokines in the hypothalamus and choroid plexus during endotoxin-induced inflammation in a female sheep model. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2021, 22(24): art. no 13237 (1-13) (10.3390/ijms222413237).

  10. Wróbel, Michał H.; Młynarczuk, Jarosław. Chloroorganic (DDT) and organophosphate (malathion) insecticides impair the motor function of the bovine cervix. Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology 2021, 427: art. no 115667 (1-9) (10.1016/j.taap.2021.115667).

2020

  1. Fraser, Leyland; Paukszto, Łukasz; Mańkowska, Anna; Brym, Paweł; Gilun, Przemysław D.; Jastrzębski, Jan P.; Pareek, Chandra S.; Kumar, Dibyendu; Pierzchała, Mariusz. Regulatory potential of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in boar spermatozoa with good and poor freezability. Life-Basel 2020, 10(11): art. no 300 (1-26) (10.3390/life10110300).

  2. Młynarczuk, Jarosław J.; Górska, M.; Wróbel, Michał H. Effects of DDT, DDE, aldrin and dieldrin on prostaglandin, oxytocin and steroid hormone release from smooth chorion explants of cattle. Animal Reproduction Science 2020, 223: art. no 106623 (1-10) (10.1016/j.anireprosci.2020.106623).

  3. Rękawiecki, Robert; Dobrzyń, Karolina; Kotwica, Jan; Kowalik, Magdalena K. Progesterone receptor coregulators as factors supporting the function of the corpus luteum in cows. Genes 2020, 11(8): art. no 923 (1-12) (10.3390/genes11080923).

  4. Sirotkin, Alexander V.; Kádasi, Attila; Balaží, Andrey; Kotwica, Jan; Alrezaki, Abdulkarem; Harrath, Abdel H. Mechanisms of the direct effects of oil-related contaminants on ovarian cells. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 2020, 27: 5314-5322 (10.1007/s11356-019-07295-0).

  5. Sirotkin, Alexander V.; Kádasi, Attila; Balaží, Andrey; Kotwica, Jan; Alwasel, Saleh; Harrath, Abdel H. The action of benzene, resveratrol and their combination on ovarian cell hormone release. Folia Biologica 2020, 66(2): 67-71 (pdf).

  6. Sirotkin, Alexander V.; Tarko, Adam; Kotwica, Jan; Alrezaki, Abdulkarem; Harrath, Abdel H. Interrelationships between metabolic hormones, leptin and ghrelin, and oil-related contaminants in control of oxytocin and prostaglandin F release by feline ovaries. Reproductive Biology 2020, 20(2): 254-258 (10.1016/j.repbio.2020.02.003).

  7. Szczepkowska, Aleksandra; Kowalewska, Marta; Krawczyńska, Agata; Herman, Andrzej P.; Skipor, Janina. Photoperiod affects leptin action on the choroid plexus in ewes challenged with lipopolysaccharide – study on the mRNA level. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2020, 21(20): art. no 7647 (1-16) (10.3390/ijms21207647).

  8. Tarko, Adam; Fabová, Z.; Kotwica, Jan; Valocký, I.; Alrezaki, Abdulkarem; Alwasel, Saleh; Harrath, Abdel H.; Sirotkin, Alexander V. The inhibitory influence of toluene on mare ovarian granulosa cells can be prevented by fennel. General and Comparative Endocrinology 2020, 295: art. no 113491 (1-6) (10.1016/j.ygcen.2020.113491).

  9. Wróbel, Michał H.; Młynarczuk, Jarosław J. The effect of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) on bovine oviductal contractions and LIF synthesis during estrous cycle, in vitro studies. Research in Veterinary Science 2020, 133: 188-193 (10.1016/j.rvsc.2020.09.027).

2019

  1. Herman, Andrzej P.; Skipor, Janina; Krawczyńska, Agata; Bochenek, Joanna; Wojtulewicz, Karolina; Pawlina, Bartosz; Antushevich, Hanna; Herman, Anna; Tomaszewska-Zaremba, Dorota. Effect of central injection of neostigmine on the bacterial endotoxin induced suppression of GnRH/LH secretion in ewes during the follicular phase of the estrous cycle. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2019, 20(18): art. no 4598 (1-19) (10.3390/ijms20184598).

  2. Kowalik, Magdalena K.; Dobrzyń, Karolina; Rękawiecki, Robert; Kotwica, Jan. Expression of membrane progestin receptors (mPRs) α, β and γ in the bovine uterus during the oestrous cycle and pregnancy. Theriogenology 2019, 140: 171-179 (10.1016/j.theriogenology.2019.08.028).

  3. Sirotkin, Alexander V.; Benčo, Andrej; Kotwica, Jan; Alwasel, Saleh H.; Harrat, Abdel H. Apoptosis signal-regulating kinase (ASK-1) controls ovarian cell functions. Reproduction, Fertility and Development 2019, 31(11): 1657-1664 (10.1071/RD19055).

  4. Sirotkin, Alexander V.; Benčo, Andrej; Kotwica, Jan; Alwasel, Saleh; Harrath, Abdel H. Apoptosis signal-regulating kinase controls porcine ovarian granulosa cell functions and their response to ghrelin. Journal of Biological Regulators and Homeostatic Agents 2019, 33(5): 1479-1483 (10.23812/19-96).

  5. Sirotkin, Alexander V.; Benčo, Andrej; Mlynček, Milos; Harrath, Abdel H.; Alwasel, Saleh; Kotwica, Jan. The involvement of the phosphorylatable and nonphosphorylatable transcription factor CREB-1 in the control of human ovarian cell functions. Comptes Rendus Biologies 2019, 342(3-4): 90-96 (10.1016/j.crvi.2019.03.002).

  6. Sirotkin, Alexander V.; Benčo, Andrej; Mlynček, Milos; Kotwica, Jan; Alwasel, Saleh; Harrath, Abdel H. Transcription factor p53 regulates healthy human ovarian cells function. Comptes Rendus Biologies 2019, 342(5-6): 186-191 (10.1016/j.crvi.2019.08.002).

  7. Szczepkowska, Aleksandra; Kowalewska, Marta; Skipor, Janina. Melatonin from slow-release implants upregulates claudin-2 in the ovine choroid plexus. Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 2019, 70(2): 249-254 (10.26402/jpp.2019.2.08).

  8. Tarko, Adam; Štochmal’ová, Aneta; Jedličková, Katarína; Hrabovszká, Sandra; Vachanová, Adriana; Harrath, Abdel H.; Alwasel, Saleh; Alrezaki, Abdulkarem; Kotwica, Jan; Baláži, +; Sirotkin, Alexander V. Effects of benzene, quercetin, and their combination on porcine ovarian cell proliferation, apoptosis, and hormone release. Archives Animal Breeding 2019, 62: 345-351 (10.5194/aab-62-345-2019).

2018

  1. Herman, Andrzej P.; Tomaszewska-Zaremba, Dorota; Kowalewska, Marta; Szczepkowska, Aleksandra; Oleszkiewicz, Małgorzata; Krawczyńska, Agata; Wójcik, Maciej; Antushevich, Hanna; Skipor, Janina. Neostigmine attenuates proinflammatory cytokine expression in preoptic area but not choroid plexus during lipopolysaccharide-induced systemic inflammation. Mediators of Inflammation 2018, 2018: art. no 9150207 (1-9) (10.1155/2018/9150207).

  2. Kościukiewicz, Kinga; Wylot, Bartosz; Czelejewska, Wioleta; Gilun, Przemysław D.; Okrasa, Stanisław. The effects of mu-, delta- and kappa-opioid receptor activation on in vitro prolactin secretion by anterior pituitary cells of cyclic gilts. Journal of Animal and Feed Sciences 2018, 27(2): 114-122 (10.22358/jafs/91395/2018).

  3. Kowalik, Magdalena K.; Rękawiecki, Robert; Kotwica, Jan. Expression of membrane progestin receptors (mPRs) in the bovine corpus luteum during the estrous cycle and first trimester of pregnancy. Domestic Animal Endocrinology 2018, 63: 69-76 (10.1016/j.domaniend.2017.12.004).

  4. Koziorowska-Gilun, Magdalena; Gilun, Przemysław D.; Mietelska, Katarzyna; Kordan, Władysław. Determination of the activity and relative abundance of mRNA for antioxidant enzymes in stallion testicular and epididymal tissues: A comparison between two breeding seasons. Animal Reproduction Science 2018, 196: 230-238 (10.1016/j.anireprosci.2018.08.015).

  5. Rękawiecki, Robert; Kisielewska, Katarzyna; Kowalik, Magdalena K.; Kotwica, Jan. Methylation of progesterone receptor isoform A and B promoters in the reproductive system of cows. Reproduction, Fertility and Development 2018, 30(12): 1634-1642 (10.1071/RD17518).

  6. Szczepkowska, Aleksandra; Skowroński, Mariusz T.; Kowalewska, Marta; Milewski, Stanisław; Skipor, Janina. Effect of melatonin from slow-release implants on aquaporins (AQP1 and AQP4) in the ovine choroid plexus. Czech Journal of Animal Science 2018, 63(1): 32-42 (10.17221/6/2017-CJAS).

  7. Wojciechowska, Anna M.; Młynarczuk, Jarosław J.; Kotwica, Jan. The protein expression disorders of connexins (Cx26, Cx32 and Cx43)and keratin 8 in bovine placenta under the influence of DDT, DDE and PCBs. Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences 2018, 21(4): 721-729 (10.24425/124311).

  8. Wróbel, Michał H. Glyphosate affects the secretion of regulators of uterine contractions in cows while it does not directly impair the motoric function of myometrium in vitro. Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology 2018, 349: 55-61 (10.1016/j.taap.2018.04.031).

  9. Wróbel, Michał H. Do chlorinated insecticides (aldrin and DDT) or products of their transformations (dieldrin and DDE) impair signal transfer from regulators (oxytocin and relaxin) of bovine myometrium motility in vitro? Environmental Research 2018, 167: 234-239 (10.1016/j.envres.2018.07.027).

  10. Wróbel, Michał H.; Młynarczuk, Jarosław J. Chlorinated insecticides (toxaphene and endrin) affect oxytocin, testosterone, oestradiol and prostaglandin secretion from ovarian and uterine cells as well as myometrial contractions in cow in vitro. Chemosphere 2018, 198: 432-441 (10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.01.143).

2017

  1. Földešiová, Martina; Baláži, Andrej; Chrastinová, Lubica; Pivko, Juraj; Kotwica, Jan; Harrath, Abdel H.; Chrenek, Peter; Sirotkin, Alexander V. Yucca schidigera can promote rabbit growth, fecundity, affect the release of hormones in vivo and in vitro, induce pathological changes in liver, and reduce ovarian resistance to benzene. Animal Reproduction Science 2017, 183: 66-76 (10.1016/j.anireprosci.2017.06.001).

  2. Herman, Andrzej P.; Skipor, Janina; Krawczyńska, Agata; Bochenek, Joanna; Wojtulewicz, Karolina; Antushevich, Hanna; Herman, Anna; Paczesna, Kamila; Romanowicz, Katarzyna; Tomaszewska-Zaremba, Dorota. Peripheral inhibitor of AChE, neostigmine, prevents the inflammatory dependent suppression of GnRH/LH secretion during the follicular phase of the estrous cycle. BioMed Research International 2017, 2017: art. no 6823209 (1-12) (10.1155/2017/6823209).

  3. Kowalewska, Marta; Herman, Andrzej P.; Szczepkowska, Aleksandra; Skipor, Janina. The effect of melatonin from slow-release implants on basic and TLR-4-mediated gene expression of inflammatory cytokines and their receptors in the choroid plexus in ewes. Research in Veterinary Science 2017, 113: 50-55 (10.1016/j.rvsc.2017.09.003).

  4. Kowalewska, Marta; Szczepkowska, Aleksandra; Herman, Andrzej P.; Pellicer-Rubio, Maria T.; Jałyński, Marek; Skipor, Janina. Melatonin from slow-release implants did not influence the gene expression of the lipopolysaccharide receptor complex in the choroid plexus of seasonally anoestrous adult ewes subjected or not to a systemic inflammatory stimulus. Small Ruminant Research 2017, 147: 1-7 (10.1016/j.smallrumres.2016.11.018).

  5. Koziorowska-Gilun, Magdalena; Gilun, Przemysław D.; Koziorowski, Marek; Kordan, Władysław. Expression of Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-1α and association with Cu/Zn superoxide dismutase in the reproductive tract tissues of adult male roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) during the reproduction season. Annals of Animal Science 2017, 17(4): 1063-1074 (10.1515/aoas-2017-0008).

  6. Kwiatkowska, Joanna; Wąsowska, Barbara; Gilun, Przemysław D. Expression of hypoxia inducible factor 1α and antioxidant enzymes: Superoxide dismutases-1 and -2 in ischemic porcine endometrium. Reproductive Biology 2017, 17(3): 289-293 (10.1016/j.repbio.2017.05.013).

  7. Rękawiecki, Robert; Kowalik, Magdalena K.; Kotwica, Jan. Steroid hormone receptors in the corpus luteum. W: The life cycle of the Corpus Luteum. Ed.: Meidan, Rina. Springer International Publishing, Switzerland (doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-43238-0) 2017 (ISBN 9783319432366), Chapter 5: 79-98 (10.1007/978-3-319-43238-0_5).

  8. Rękawiecki, Robert; Kowalik, Magdalena K.; Kotwica, Jan. The expression of progesterone receptor coregulators mRNA and protein in corpus luteum and endometrium of cows during the estrous cycle. Animal Reproduction Science 2017, 183: 102-109 (10.1016/j.anireprosci.2017.05.011).

  9. Skipor, Janina; Kowalewska, Marta; Szczepkowska, Aleksandra; Majewska, Anna; Misztal, Tomasz; Jałyński, Marek; Herman, Andrzej P.; Ząbek, Katarzyna. Plasma and cerebrospinal fluid interleukin-1β during lipopolysaccharide-induced systemic inflammation in ewes implanted or not with slow-release melatonin. Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology 2017, 8: art. no 76 (1-8) (10.1186/s40104-017-0206-0).

  10. Wojciechowska, Anna M.; Młynarczuk, Jarosław J.; Kotwica, Jan. Disorders in barrier protein mRNA expression and placenta secretory activity under the influence of polychlorinated biphenyls in vitro. Theriogenology 2017, 89: 9-19 (10.1016/j.theriogenology.2016.10.007).

  11. Wojciechowska, Anna M.; Młynarczuk, Jarosław J.; Kotwica, Jan. Changes in the mRNA expression of structural proteins, hormone synthesis and secretion from bovine placentome sections after DDT and DDE treatment. Toxicology 2017, 375: 1-9 (10.1016/j.tox.2016.11.016).

  12. Wróbel, Michał H. The preliminary study about the involvement of relaxine in adverse effect of polychlorinated biphenyls on bovine myometrial contractions. Journal of Clinical and Molecular Endocrinology 2017, 2(1): art. no 5 (1-6) (10.21767/2572-5432.10039).

  13. Wróbel, Michał H.; Młynarczuk, Jarosław J. Secretory function of ovarian cells and myometrial contractions in cow are affected by chlorinated insecticides (chlordane, heptachlor, mirex) in vitro. Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology 2017, 314: 63-71 (10.1016/j.taap.2016.11.011).

  14. Wróbel, Michał H.; Młynarczuk, Jarosław J. The inhibition of myometrial contractions by chlorinated herbicides (atrazine and linuron), and their disruptive effect on the secretory functions of uterine and ovarian cells in cow, in vitro. Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology 2017, 142: 44-52 (10.1016/j.pestbp.2017.01.002).

2016

  1. Kowalik, Magdalena K.; Martyniak, Marcin; Rękawiecki, Robert; Kotwica, Jan. Expression and immunolocalization of membrane progesterone receptors in the bovine oviduct. Domestic Animal Endocrinology 2016, 55: 83-96 (10.1016/j.domaniend.2015.12.001).

  2. Rękawiecki, Robert; Kowalik, Magdalena K.; Kotwica, Jan. Luteotropic and luteolytic factors regulate mRNA and protein expression of progesterone receptor isoforms A and B in the bovine endometrium. Reproduction, Fertility and Development 2016, 28(7): 907-913 (10.1071/RD14325).

  3. Romerowicz-Misielak, Maria; Tabęcka-Łonczyńska, Anna; Kozioł, Katarzyna; Gilun, Przemysław D.; Stefańczyk-Krzymowska, Stanisława; Och, Waldemar; Koziorowski, Marek. Changes in gonadotropin-releasing hormone and gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor gene expression after an increase in carbon monoxide concentration in the cavernous sinus of male wild boar and pig crossbreed. Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 2016, 67(3): 431-442 (pdf).

  4. Sirotkin, Alexander V.; Mertin, Dušan; Süvegová, Karin; Harrath, Abdel H.; Kotwica, Jan. Aging influences steroid hormone release by mink ovaries and their response to leptin and IGF-I. Biology Open 2016, 5(2): 174-177 (10.1242/bio.016436).

  5. Sirotkin, Alexander V.; Mertin, Dušan; Süvegová, Karina; Lauricik, Jozef; Morovic, Martin; Harrath, Abdel H.; Kotwica, Jan. Mink aging is associated with a reduction in ovarian hormone release and the response to FSH and ghrelin. Theriogenology 2016, 86(5): 1175-1181 (10.1016/j.theriogenology.2016.04.007).

  6. Szczepkowska, Aleksandra; Lagaraine, Christine; Robert, Vincent; Młynarczuk, Jarosław J.; Dufourny, Laurence; Thiéry, Jean-Claude; Skipor, Janina. PCB153 (2,2′,4,4′,5,5′-hexachlorobiphenyl) differentially affects the VEGF/VEGFR system depending on photoperiod in the ovine choroid plexus. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 2016, 124: 303-308 (10.1016/j.ecoenv.2015.11.007).

2015

  1. Bochenek, Joanna; Skipor, Janina; Kowalewska, Marta; Herman, Andrzej P. The Toll-like receptors mRNA expression profile in the pineal gland of sheep during long and short days. Journal of Animal and Feed Sciences 2015, 24(3): 208-215 (10.22358/jafs/65626/2015).

  2. Cieślak, Magdalena; Chmielewska, Natalia; Romanowicz, Katarzyna; Młynarczuk, Jarosław J.; Wańkowska, Marta. Sex-dependent differences in the effect of early weaning on the chosen hormones secretion in sheep during the postnatal transition to puberty – preliminary results. Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences 2015, 18(1): 71-78 (10.1515/pjvs-2015-0009).

  3. Herman, Andrzej P.; Bochenek, Joanna; Skipor, Janina; Król, Karolina; Krawczyńska, Agata; Antushevich, Hanna; Pawlina, Bartosz; Marciniak, Elżbieta; Tomaszewska-Zaremba, Dorota. Interleukin-1β modulates melatonin secretion in ovine pineal gland: ex vivo study. BioMed Research International 2015, 2015: art. no 526464 (1-10) (10.1155/2015/526464).

  4. Herman, Andrzej P.; Herman, Anna; Skipor, Janina; Krawczyńska, Agata; Bochenek, Joanna; Tomaszewska-Zaremba, Dorota. Caffeine stimulates in vitro pituitary LH secretion in lipopolysaccharide-treated ewes. Reproductive Biology 2015, 15(1): 20-26 (10.1016/j.repbio.2014.12.001).

  5. Koziorowska-Gilun, Magdalena; Fraser, Leyland; Gilun, Przemysław D.; Koziorowski, Marek; Kordan, Władysław. Activity of antioxidant enzymes and their mRNA expression in different reproductive tract tissues of the male roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) during the pre-rut and rut seasons. Small Ruminant Research 2015, 129: 97-103 (10.1016/j.smallrumres.2015.05.006).

  6. Krzymowski, Tadeusz; Stefańczyk-Krzymowska, Stanisława. New facts and the concept of physiological regulation of the dopaminergic system function and its disorders. Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 2015, 66(3): 331-341 (pdf).

  7. Młynarczuk, Jarosław J.; Kotwica, Jan. Influence of 4-hydroxylated polychlorinated biphenyls on the secretory function of bovine ovarian cells: Role of the steroidogenic factor-1 receptor. Animal Reproduction Science 2015, 155: 89-98 (10.1016/j.anireprosci.2015.02.005).

  8. Rękawiecki, Robert; Kowalik, Magdalena K.; Kotwica, Jan. Cloning and expression of progesterone receptor isoforms A and B in bovine corpus luteum. Reproduction, Fertility and Development 2015, 27(7): 1029-1037 (10.1071/RD13308).

  9. Rękawiecki, Robert; Kowalik, Magdalena K.; Kotwica, Jan. Onapristone (ZK299) and mifepristone (RU486) regulate the messenger RNA and protein expression levels of the progesterone receptor isoforms A and B in the bovine endometrium. Theriogenology 2015, 84(3): 348-357 (10.1016/j.theriogenology.2015.03.024).

  10. Romerowicz-Misielak, Maria; Oren, Dan A.; Sowa-Kućma, Magdalena; Tabęcka-Łonczyńska, Anna; Gilun, Przemysław D.; Stefańczyk-Krzymowska, Stanisława; Koziorowski, Marek. Changes in melatonin synthesis parameters after carbon monoxide concentration increase in the cavernous sinus. Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 2015, 66(4): 505-514 (pdf).

  11. Wojciechowska, Anna M.; Młynarczuk, Jarosław J.; Kotwica, Jan. Short-term incubation of bovine placentome sections as a tool to study xenobiotic mechanism of action. Reproductive Biology 2015, 15(4): 238-246 (10.1016/j.repbio.2015.10.002).

  12. Skipor, Janina; Szczepkowska, Aleksandra; Kowalewska, Marta; Herman, Andrzej P.; Lisiewski, Paweł. Profile of toll-like receptor mRNA expression in the choroid plexus in adult ewes. Acta Veterinaria Hungarica 2015, 63(1): 69-78 (10.1556/AVet.2014.027).

  13. Teixeira-Gomes, Ana-Paul; Harichaux, Gregoire; Gennetay, Dominique; Skipor, Janina; Thiéry, Jean-Claude; Labas, Valerie; Dufourny, Laurence. Photoperiod affects the cerebrospinal fluid proteome: a comparison between short day- and long day-treated ewes. Domestic Animal Endocrinology 2015, 53: 1-8 (10.1016/j.domaniend.2015.04.003).

  14. Wiczkowski, Wiesław; Skipor, Janina; Misztal, Tomasz; Szawara-Nowak, Dorota; Topolska, Joanna; Piskuła, Mariusz K. . Quercetin and isorhamnetin aglycones are the main metabolites of dietary quercetin in cerebrospinal fluid. Molecular Nutrition & Food Research 2015, 59(6): 1088-1094 (10.1002/mnfr.201400567).

  15. Woźny, Maciej; Jakimiuk, Ewa; Brzuzan, Paweł; Florczyk, Maciej; Niewiadowska, Alicja; Obremski, Kazimierz; Gajęcka, Magdalena; Młynarczuk, Jarosław J.; Gajęcki, Maciej. Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene (DDE) residue limit exceeded in pig tissues after feed-borne exposure to maximum allowed concentration. Environmental Biotechnology 2015, 11(1): 1-9 (10.14799/ebms242).

  16. Wróbel, Michał H.; Grzeszczyk, Marlena; Młynarczuk, Jarosław J.; Kotwica, Jan. The adverse effects of aldrin and dieldrin on both myometrial contractions and the secretory functions of bovine ovaries and uterus in vitro. Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology 2015, 285(1): 23-31 (10.1016/j.taap.2015.03.005).

2014

  1. Cejko, Beata I.; Młynarczuk, Jarosław; Kowalski, Radosław K. Pozyskiwania nasienia karpia w warunkach kontrolowanych bez stosowania stymulacji hormonalnej. W: Szkolenie producentów ryb. Materiały szkoleniowe. Ed.: Ferlin, M. Polskie Towarzystwo Rybackie, Poznań 2014 (ISBN 9788393904518), 144-150.

  2. Jabłońska, Olga; Piasecka-Srader, Joanna; Nynca, Anna; Kołomycka, Agnieszka; Robak, Anna; Wąsowska, Barbara; Ciereszko, Renata E. 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin alters steroid secretion but does not affect cell viability and the incidence of apoptosis in porcine luteinized granulosa cells. Acta Veterinaria Hungarica 2014, 62(3): 408-421 (10.1556/AVet.2014.015).

  3. Kowalik, Magdalena K.; Rękawiecki, Robert; Kotwica, Jan. Expression and localization of progesterone receptor membrane component 1 and 2 and serpine mRNA binding protein 1 in the bovine corpus luteum during the estrous cycle and the first trimester of pregnancy. Theriogenology 2014, 82(8): 1086-1093 (10.1016/j.theriogenology.2014.07.021).

  4. Krzymowski, Tadeusz; Stefańczyk-Krzymowska, Stanisława; MusZak, Jolanta; Gilun, Przemysław D.; Koziorowski, Marek. Cavernous sinus and its mysterious physiological functions: facts and hypotheses. Acta Biologica Cracoviensia Series Zoologia 2014, 55-56: 7-15 (pdf).

  5. Młynarczuk, Jarosław J.; Wróbel, Michał H.; Kotwica, Jan. The orphan nuclear receptor SF-1 is involved in the effect of PCBs, DDT, and DDE on the secretion of steroid hormones and oxytocin from bovine luteal cells during the estrous cycle in vitro. Theriogenology 2014, 81(7): 877-886 (10.1016/j.theriogenology.2014.01.016).

  6. Muszak, Jolanta; Krzymowski, Tadeusz; Gilun, Przemysław D.; Stefańczyk-Krzymowska, Stanisława. Countercurrent transfer of dopamine from venous blood in the cavernous sinus to the arterial blood supplying the brain – the perfused rabbit head as an experimental model. Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 2014, 65(5): 641-648 (pdf).

  7. Tabęcka-Łonczyńska, Anna; Gilun, Przemysław D.; Stefańczyk-Krzymowska, Stanisława; Koziorowski, Marek. Local transfer of testosterone and aromatase activity in the spermatic cord in wild boar/pig hybrids in short-daylight and long-daylight periods. Reproductive Biology 2014, 14(4): 282-288 (10.1016/j.repbio.2014.06.004).

  8. Wróbel, Michał H.; Będziechowski, Paweł; Młynarczuk, Jarosław J.; Kotwica, Jan. Impairment of uterine smooth muscle contractions and prostaglandin secretion from cattle myometrium and corpus luteum in vitro is influenced by DDT, DDE and HCH. Environmental Research 2014, 132: 54-56 (10.1016/j.envres.2014.02.018).

2013

  1. Gilun, Przemysław D.; Stefańczyk-Krzymowska, Stanisława; Romerowicz-Misielak, Maria; Tabęcka-Łonczyńska, Anna; Przekop, Franciszek; Koziorowski, Marek. Carbon monoxide-mediated humoral pathway for the transmission of light signal to the hypothalamus. Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 2013, 64(6): 761-772 (pdf).

  2. Kowalik, Magdalena K.; Rękawiecki, Robert; Kotwica, Jan. The putative roles of nuclear and membrane-bound progesterone receptors in the female reproductive tract. Reproductive Biology 2013, 13(4): 279-289 (10.1016/j.repbio.2013.09.001).

  3. Kowalik, Magdalena K.; Słonina, Dominika; Rękawiecki, Robert; Kotwica, Jan. Expression of progesterone receptor membrane component (PGRMC) 1 and 2, serpine mRNA binding protein 1 (SERBP1) and nuclear progesterone receptor (PGR) in the bovine endometrium during the estrous cycle and the first trimester of pregnancy. Reproductive Biology 2013, 13(1): 15-23 (10.1016/j.repbio.2013.01.170).

  4. Koziorowska-Gilun, Magdalena; Gilun, Przemysław D.; Fraser, Leyland; Koziorowski, Marek; Stefańczyk-Krzymowska, Stanisława; Kordan, Władysław. Antioxidant enzyme activity and mRNA expression in reproductive tract of adult male european bison (Bison bonasus, Linnaeus 1758). Reproduction in Domestic Animals 2013, 48(1): 7-14 (10.1111/j.1439-0531.2012.02015.x).

  5. Młynarczuk, Jarosław J.; Kowalik, Magdalena K. The effect of PCB126, 77, and 153 on the intracellular mobilization of Ca+2 in bovine granulosa and luteal cells after FSH and LH surge in vitro. Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences 2013, 16(3): 417-424 (10.2478/pjvs-2013-0059).

  6. Młynarczuk, Jarosław J.; Wróbel, Michał H.; Kotwica, Jan. Adverse influence of coumestrol on synthesis and secretion of oxytocin and progesterone from bovine luteal cells in the first trimester of pregnancy. Environmental Toxicology 2013, 28(7): 411-418 (10.1002/tox.20735).

  7. Młynarczuk, Jarosław J.; Wróbel, Michał H.; Rękawiecki, Robert; Kotwica, Jan. The expression of Steroidogenic Factor-1 and its role in bovine steroidogenic ovarian cells during the estrus cycle and first trimester of pregnancy. Animal Reproduction Science 2013, 138(1-2): 74-81 (10.1016/j.anireprosci.2013.01.008).

  8. Młynarczuk, Jarosław J.; Wróbel, Michał H.; Ziółkowska, Anna; Kotwica, Jan. Involvement of the orphan nuclear receptor SF-1 in the effect of PCBs, DDT and DDE on the secretion of steroid hormones and oxytocin from bovine granulosa cells. Animal Reproduction Science 2013, 143(1-4): 30-37 (10.1016/j.anireprosci.2013.10.007).

  9. Muszak, Jolanta. The impact of selected vasoactive factors on vascular functions. Polish Annals of Medicine – Rocznik Medyczny 2013, 20(2): 149-153 (10.1016/j.poamed.2013.09.001).

  10. Nynca, Anna; Nynca, Joanna; Wąsowska, Barbara; Kolesarova, Adriana; Kołomycka, Agnieszka; Ciereszko, Renata E. Effects of the phytoestrogen, genistein, and protein tyrosine kinase inhibitor-dependent mechanisms on steroidogenesis and estrogen receptor expression in porcine granulosa cells of medium follicles. Domestic Animal Endocrinology 2013, 44(1): 10-18 (10.1016/j.domaniend.2012.07.002).

  11. Nynca, Anna; Słonina, Dominika; Jabłońska, Olga; Kamińska, Barbara; Ciereszko, Renata E. Daidzein affects steroidogenesis and oestrogen receptor expression in medium ovarian follicles of pigs. Acta Veterinaria Hungarica 2013, 61(1): 85-98 (10.1556/AVet.2012.060).

  12. Rękawiecki, Robert; Kowalik, Magdalena K.; Kotwica, Jan. Validation of housekeeping genes for studying differential gene expression in the bovine myometrium. Acta Veterinaria Hungarica 2013, 61(4): 505-516 (10.1556/AVet.2013.037).

  13. Szczepkowska, Aleksandra; Lagaraine, Christine; Robert, Vincent; Dufourny, Laurence; Thiéry, Jean-Claude; Skipor, Janina. Effect of a two-week treatment with low dose of 2,2’,4,4’,5,5’ hexachlorobiphenyl (PCB153) on tight junction proteins expression in ovine choroid plexus during long and short photoperiod. Neurotoxicology and Teratology 2013, 37: 63-67 (10.1016/j.ntt.2013.03.061).

  14. Ziółkowska, Anna; Młynarczuk, Jarosław J.; Kotwica, Jan. Effect of cortisol on neurophysin I/oxytocin and peptidyl glycine-α-amidating mono-oxygenase mRNA expression in bovine luteal and granulosa cells. Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences 2013, 16(2): 231-239 (10.2478/pjvs-2013-0033).

2012

  1. Grzegorzewski, Waldemar J.; MusZak, Jolanta; Wąsowska, Barbara; Jana, Barbara; Stefańczyk-Krzymowska, Stanisława. The influence of steroids on noradrenaline-mediated contractile reactivity of the superficial nasal and facia veins in cycling gilts. Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences 2012, 15(2): 297-304 (10.2478/v10181-011-0147-z).

  2. Koziorowski, Marek; Stefańczyk-Krzymowska, Stanisława; Tabęcka-Łonczyńska, Anna; Gilun, Przemysław D.; Kamiński, Marian. The gaseous messenger carbon monoxide is released from the eye into the ophthalmic venous blood depending on the intensity of sunlight. Journal of Biological Regulators and Homeostatic Agents 2012, 26(1): 111-118.

  3. Krzymowski, Tadeusz; Stefańczyk-Krzymowska, Stanisława. Local retrograde and destination transfer of physiological regulators as an important regulatory system and its role. Facts and hypothesis. Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 2012, 63(1): 3-16 (pdf).

  4. Krzymowski, Tadeusz; Stefańczyk-Krzymowska, Stanisława. Advances in understanding the physiological mechanism of maternal immune tolerance to the embryo. Reproductive Biology 2012, 12(3): 265-270 (10.1016/j.repbio.2012.10.004).

  5. Rękawiecki, Robert; Rutkowska, Joanna; Kotwica, Jan. Identification of optimal housekeeping genes for examination of gene expression in bovine corpus luteum. Reproductive Biology 2012, 12(4): 362-367 (10.1016/j.repbio.2012.10.010).

  6. Sirotkin, Alexander V.; Kadasi, Attila; Balazi, Andrey; Bakova, Zuzana; Harrath, Abdel H.; Makarevich, Alexander V.; Kolesarova, Adriana; Chrenek, Peter; Kotwica, Jan; Toth, Tomas. Influence of petrochemical industry environmental contaminants on animal ovarian cells. Journal of Microbiology; Biotechnology and Food Sciences 2012, 2(2): 517-525 (pdf).

  7. Skipor, Janina; Misztal, Tomasz; Piskuła, Mariusz K.; Wiczkowski, Wiesław; Thiéry, Jean-Claude. Phytoestrogens and thyroid hormone levels in the cerebrospinal fluid of ewes fed red clover silage. Small Ruminant Research 2012, 102(2-3): 157-162 (10.1016/j.smallrumres.2011.07.012).

  8. Skipor, Janina; Młynarczuk, Jarosław J.; Szczepkowska, Aleksandra; Lagaraine, Christine; Grochowalski, Adam; Guillame, Daniel; Dufourny, Laurence; Thiéry, Jean-Claude. Photoperiod modulates access of 2,2’,4,4’,5,5’-hexachlorobiphenyl (PCB153) to the brain and its effect on gonadotropin and thyroid hormones in adult ewes. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 2012, 78: 336-343 (10.1016/j.ecoenv.2011.11.042).

  9. Słonina, Dominika; Kowalik, Magdalena K.; Kotwica, Jan. Expression of progesterone receptor membrane component 1, serpine mRNA binding protein 1 and nuclear progesterone receptor isoforms A and B in the bovine myometrium during estrous cycle and early pregnancy. Journal of Reproduction and Development 2012, 58(3): 288-294 (10.1262/jrd.11-052T).

  10. Stefańczyk-Krzymowska, Stanisława; Wąsowska, Barbara; Gilun, Przemysław D.; MusZak, Jolanta; Grzegorzewski, Waldemar J. Relationship between contractions of the uterus and concentration of PGF2α in uterine venous blood after luteolysis in gilts. Reproduction in Domestic Animals 2012, 47(1): 98-104 (10.1111/j.1439-0531.2011.01807.x).

  11. Szczepkowska, Aleksandra; Młynarczuk, Jarosław J.; Grochowalski, Adam; Dufourny, Laurence; Thiéry, Jean-Claude; Skipor, Janina. Effect of a two-week treatment with low dose of ortho-substituted polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB104) and PCR153) on VRGF-receptor system expression in the choroid plexus in adult ewes. Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences 2012, 15(4): 621-628 (10.2478/v10181-012-0098-z).

  12. Szczepkowska, Aleksandra; Wąsowska, Barbara; Gilun, Przemysław D.; Lagaraine, Christine; Robert, Vincent; Dufourny, Laurence; Thiéry, Jean-Claude; Skipor, Janina. Pattern of expression of vascular endothelial growth factor and its receptors in ovine choroid plexus during long and short photoperiod. Cell and Tissue Research 2012, 350(1): 157-166 (10.1007/s00441-012-1431-7).

  13. Wróbel, Michał H.; Młynarczuk, Jarosław J.; Kotwica, Jan. The effect of DDT and its metabolite (DDE) on prostaglandin secretion from epithelial cells and on contractions of the smooth muscle of the bovine oviduct in vitro. Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology 2012, 259(2): 152-159 (10.1016/j.taap.2011.12.019).