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Prolactin is a strong candidate for the regulation of luteal steroidogenesis in vizcachas (Lagostomus maximus) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Prolactin (PRL) is essential for the maintenance of the corpora lutea and the production of progesterone (P4) during gestation of mice and rats, which makes it a key factor for their successful reproduction.
Charif, Santiago Elías   +10 more
core   +1 more source

The Double‐Edged Sword of Gestational Insulin Resistance: Navigating Maternal Adaptation and Its Risks for Pregnancy and Offspring Health

open access: yesObesity Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Although much research focuses on the effects of hyperglycemia during pregnancy on maternal and offspring health, this narrative review specifically centers on the role of insulin resistance (IR) in pregnancy complications and offspring long‐term health.
Runyu Du, Fei Wang, Ling Li, Qiuyue Wang
wiley   +1 more source

Can luteal regression be reversed?

open access: yesReproductive Biology and Endocrinology, 2006
The corpus luteum is an endocrine gland whose limited lifespan is hormonally programmed. This debate article summarizes findings of our research group that challenge the principle that the end of function of the corpus luteum or luteal regression, once ...
Telleria Carlos M
doaj   +1 more source

Studies relating to Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (PUFA) Supplementation and Fertility in Cattle [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
End of project reportReproductive inefficiency has a significant impact on the economic performance of both dairy and beef herds, particularly in seasonal calving systems. Nutrition plays a fundamental role in reproduction. Furthermore, there is emerging
Childs, Stuart   +3 more
core  

Concerted action of human chorionic gonadotropin and norepinephrine on intracellular-free calcium in human granulosa-lutein cells [PDF]

open access: yes, 1993
Luteal cells are known to possess receptors for LH/hCG and receptors of the beta-adrenergic type. Interactions of specific agonists with either receptor lead to the activation of adenylate cyclase and subsequently to an increase of cAMP.
Föhr, K. J.   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Vascular health and exercise in females throughout the lifespan: Exploring puberty, pregnancy and menopause

open access: yesExperimental Physiology, EarlyView.
Abstract This narrative review highlights the impact of exercise on vascular health in females over the lifespan with an emphasis on puberty, pregnancy and menopause. These events encompass substantial changes in sex hormone levels, particularly oestrogens and progesterone.
Kathleen B. Miller   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Impact of Feeding Organic Trace Minerals Using Advanced Chelate Technology on Reproductive Efficiency and Blood Parameters in Ghezel Ewes

open access: yesVeterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 2, March 2026.
Supplementing the flushing diet with organic trace minerals based on advanced chelate technology enhanced the reproductive performance of ewes as compared with inorganic trace minerals. ABSTRACT Background The bioavailability of trace minerals (TM) in a diet is important for improving reproductive performance and fertility parameters.
Sedigheh Vatankhah   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Discovery of sexual dimorphism of the laryngeal sac in the common minke whale Balaenoptera acutorostrata

open access: yesThe Anatomical Record, Volume 309, Issue 2, Page 397-416, February 2026.
Abstract Mysticetes, or baleen whales, have an air sac on the ventral surface of the larynx known as the “laryngeal sac.” The primary hypothesis regarding this structure's function is that it is involved in sound production. However, several other functions have been proposed, including air recycling, air storage, and even buoyancy control.
Gen Nakamura   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Effects of Super Ovulation on the Number of Corpus Luteum of Coastal Sumatera Cows (Bos sumatranensis)

open access: yesAnimal Production: Indonesian Journal of Animal Production, 2011
The objective of this study was to observe the effects of super ovulation treatments on the number of ovulated corpus luteum. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah metode eksperimen. The method used in this study was experimental.
Depison, Adriani, B Rosadi
doaj  

Bilateral massive corpus leteum cysts in a human immunodeficiency virus positive singleton pregnancy at term

open access: yesSahel Medical Journal, 2013
Corpus luteum cyst at term is a rare occurrence. It is unusual for these cysts to be bilateral. We report a case of massive bilateral corpus luteum cysts in a term singleton pregnancy.
Panti Abubakar Abubakar   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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