Two-Dimensional Frameworks Based on Ag(I)-N Bond Formation: Single Crystal to Single Molecular Sheet Transformation.

A series of new two-dimensional coordination framework materials, based on Ag(I)-N bond formation, has been synthesized and structurally characterized by single crystal methods. Reactions between the poly-monodentate bridging ligand N,N'-((1r,4r)-cyclohexane-1,4-diyl)bis(1-(pyridin-3-yl)methanimine), L1, and silver salts yield compounds {[Ag(L1)(MeCN)](CFSO)}, 1, {[Ag(L1)(PFO)]·HO}, 2, and {Ag(L1)(tosylate)}, 3. The frameworks of these materials exhibit two distinct net topologies: 3.

Effects of time of progesterone supplementation on embryo development and interferon-tau production in the cow.

We have investigated the effects of the timing of progesterone supplementation on early embryo development in mature, non-lactating Holstein-Friesian cows. Animals were inseminated 72 h (day 1) and 96 h following prostaglandin injection and were either left as untreated controls (n=6) or received progesterone supplementation from either days 5 to 9 (early; n=6) or from days 12 to 16 (late; n=6). Daily plasma samples were collected until day 16, when cows were slaughtered and reproductive tracts recovered and flushed to collect embryos and to measure interferon-tau activity.

Timing of prostaglandin F(2alpha) release episodes and oxytocin receptor development during luteolysis in the cow.

The timing of PGF(2alpha) release and the timing and extent of the rise in endometrial oxytocin receptors was determined in relation to the timing of the progesterone fall during luteolysis in cycling cows. In cows undergoing luteolysis (n = 6), measurement of PGF(2alpha) metabolite in hourly plasma samples collected during daily 10 h sampling periods identified a total of 2.2+/-0.

In vivo expression of interferon tau mRNA by the embryonic trophoblast and uterine concentrations of interferon tau protein during early pregnancy in the cow.

In this study, we have measured uterine concentrations of interferon tau and intensity of embryonic interferon tau mRNA expression between day 14 and 18 in cows. While interferon tau concentrations rose dramatically (P < 0.001) from day 14 to 18, there was no significant increase in the intensity of expression of interferon tau mRNA by the trophoblast.

The use of milk progesterone to monitor reproductive function in beef suckler cows.

Milk progesterone analysis was used to monitor reproductive function in 134 autumn calving cross-bred suckler cows. Progesterone was measured in milk samples collected three times per week from around 4 week post-calving to around day 60 of pregnancy during 1st and 2nd lactation. The mean day of onset of luteal activity (OLA) was 40.