“…Understanding the signaling pathways that control the maturation and release of oocytes from the ovary may provide insight into how the ovarian cycle can be further regulated, especially for women experiencing infertility due to ovarian dysfunction. Previous studies have shown that the uterus, which is composed of innervated smooth muscle, can be induced to contract by the biogenic monoamine tyramine at levels similar to estrogen [1]. Tyramine is known to be associated with peripheral vasoconstriction, increased cardiac output, and increased respiration, which are all affected by smooth muscle activity [2].…”