Ciliary Activity in the Human Oviduct

Tubal transport of gametes and embryos: a review of physiology and pathophysiology

“…In the immediate period after ovulation, there is a major increase in CBF [46]. This has been attributed to the effects of progesterone in an estrogen-rich milieu [14].…”

Stem‐Like Epithelial Cells Are Concentrated in the Distal End of the Fallopian Tube: A Site for Injury and Serous Cancer Initiation

“…The ciliated cells direct the transport of egg and sperm by rhythmically beating cilia whose movements are orchestrated by the cyclical changes in hormone levels during the menstrual cycle [1][2][3]. The secretory cells produce a nutrient rich fluid that bathes the sperm and egg and provides the environment in which the gametes can find each other [4].…”

Ciliary beat frequency controlled by oestradiol and progesterone during ovarian cycle in guinea‐pig Fallopian tube

“…Both βE 2 and PRG receptors have been identified in the Fallopian tube epithelium, and the expressions of these two receptors vary during the ovarian cycle (Pollow et al 1981; Amso et al 1994; Teilmann et al 2006). However, concerning ciliary beating of the Fallopian tube epithelia, there were conflicted reports; one report showed changes in ciliary beat frequency (CBF) depending on the stage of the ovarian cycle (Critoph & Dennis, 1977), but another report showed no changes in CBF in the human Fallopian tube during the menstrual cycle (Westrom et al 1977). A later study revealed that, in the fimbrial region of the human Fallopian tube, there were changes in CBF during the menstrual cycle (Lyons et al 2002).…”