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Chilean Primate Center, Unit of Reproductive and Developmental Biology, Pontificial Catholic University of ChilePrimate CenterChile Chilean Primate Center, Unit of Reproductive and Developmental Biology, Pontificial Catholic University of Chile (Established 1987) Alameda Bernardo O'Higgins 340 , Santiago , Chile Phone: 56 (2) 686-2920, 686-2872 Fax: 56 (2) 222-5515 E-mail: mseron@genes.bio.puc.cl Affiliations: Pontificia Universidad CatÃÂólica de Chile Mission: Research on reproductive biology of "Cebus apella" with emphasis on three areas: a) gamete and embryo interactions with the female genital tract, b) lactational infertility, c) regulation of the menstrual cycle central and d) central nervous system development. Principal Research Programs: Sperm migration in the female genital tract ("Cebus"); Ultrastructural, immunological and biochemical characterization of ejaculated sperm ("Cebus"); Endocrine changes during pregnancy and lactation ("Cebus"); Mechanisms of action of antiestrogens and antiprogestins upon the ovary ("Cebus"); Maternal fetal interaction in the development of fetal newborn circadian system ("Cebus") Training Opportunities: Educational opportunities available for: Undergraduate, Graduate; Field work opportunities not available; Program emphasis: Reproductive biology and perinatal CNS development; Financial support usually available Number of Staff: Total (7) Key Personnel: MarÃÂa Serón-Ferré, PhD. Director/Perinatal physiology, Phone: 686-2872, E-mail: mseron@genes.bio.puc.cl Maria Elena Ortiz, MS Associate Faculty, Phone: 686-2877, E-mail: mortiz@genes.bio.puc.cl Maria Luisa Forcelledo,MS Associate Faculty, Phone: 686-2874, E-mail: mforcell@genes.bio.puc.cl Alejandra Ortiz, Technical Supervisor, Phone: 686-2920, E-mail: aortiz@genes.bio.puc.cl Marlene Montecinos, Animal Care Technician, Phone: 686-2920 Species Supported: Cebus apella (100) Comments: Publications. OrtÃÂz ME, Gajardo G, León CG, Herrera E, Valdez E, Croxatto HB. Biol Reprod 52:1121-1128, 1995. Sperm migration through the female genital tract of the new world monkey Cebus apella. Vásquez K, Vergara M, Recabarren M, Brandeis A, Serón-Ferré M. Development of a radioimmunoassay for Cebus apella PRL. Biol Res 30: 75-84. 1997. Recabarren MP, Valenzuela GJ, Serón-Ferré M. Protein-caloric restriction during pregnancy affects the adrenal-placental axis and decreases birth weight in a primate, Cebus apella, without affecting gestational length. Prenat Neonat Med 3: 309-313. 1998. Corradini P, Recabarren M, Serón-Ferré M, Parraguez VH. Study of prenatal growth in the capuchin monkey (Cebus apella) by ultrasound. J Med Primatol 27: 287-292. 1998. Recabarren MP, Vergara M, Martinez MC, Gordon K, Serón-Ferré M. Impact of lactation upon fertility in the New World primate Capuchin monkey (Cebus apella). J Med Primatol J Med Primatol. 29(5):350-60.2000. Jones CJP, OrtÃÂz ME, Croxatto HB, Manzur A, Slevin G, Aplin JD. Muc1 and glycan expression in the oviduct and endometrium of the new world monkey Cebus apella. Biol. Reprod. 64:1535-1544, 2001. MUC1, glycans and the cell-surface barrier to embryo implantation. JD Aplin, M Mesenguer, C Simón, ME OrtÃÂz, HB Croxatto, CJP Jones. Biochem. Soc. Trans. 29:153-156, 2001. Perinatal neuroendocrine regulation. Development of the circadian time-keeping system. M Serón-Ferré, C Torres, V.H. Parraguez, M. V., L. Valladares, M. L. Forcelledo, G. J Valenzuela. Mol Cell Endocrinol. 186:169-73, 2002. Entry created: 1998-03-30 [Update Entry] [Delete Entry] |