Morphology, histology and steroid hormones of the gonads in intersex pigs [PDF]
Reproduction, 1982 Studies of 3 genetically female, intersex pigs revealed that only one showed oestrous cycles and lordosis, the other 2 exhibited various components of male sexual behaviour. Each uterus was a patent bicornuate structure, but 5 of the oviducts were incompletely formed.
R. H. F. Hunter, B. Cook, T. G. Baker
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Effects of Crocin on The Pituitary-Gonadal Axis and Hypothalamic Kiss-1 Gene Expression in Female Wistar Rats [PDF]
International Journal of Fertility and Sterility, 2018 Background Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) has been traditionally used as a spice for coloring and flavoring in some countries cuisine. One of the main components of saffron is Crocin.
Dina Zohrabi +3 more
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Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 2020 Aims We assessed the change from baseline in vitamin E, steroid hormones, adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), and gonadotropins, overall and by lowest achieved low‐density lipoprotein‐cholesterol (LDL‐C) level, in patients with type 2 diabetes and ...
Dirk J. Blom +7 more
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Dispatches from the interface of salivary bioscience and neonatal research. [PDF]
, 2014 The emergence of the interdisciplinary field of salivary bioscience has created opportunity for neonatal researchers to measure multiple components of biological systems non-invasively in oral fluids.
Granger, Douglas A, Voegtline, Kristin M
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Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia– A Rare Cause of Central Precocious Puberty—A Case Report [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017 The term ‘Precocious puberty’ refers to the appearance of pubertal signs at an earlier age than established standard. Precocious puberty may be central or peripheral.
JAYDEEP MAJUMDAR +4 more
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Exploring a Possible Interplay between Schizophrenia, Oxytocin, and Estrogens: A Narrative Review
Brain Sciences, 2023 Schizophrenia is characterized by symptoms of psychosis and sociocognitive deficits. Considering oxytocin’s antipsychotic and prosocial properties, numerous clinical, and preclinical studies have explored the neuropeptide’s therapeutic efficacy.
Danae Papadea +2 more
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The direct response of the gonads to cues of stress in a temperate songbird species is season-dependent. [PDF]
, 2013 The gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) system in the hypothalamus is often considered the final point in integration of environmental cues as they pertain to the reproductive axis.
Bentley, George +2 more
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Developmental and functional effects of steroid hormones on the neuroendocrine axis and spinal cord [PDF]
, 2016 This review highlights the principal effects of steroid hormones at central and peripheral levels in the neuroendocrine axis. The data discussed highlight the principal role of oestrogens and testosterone in hormonal programming in relation to sexual ...
Gonzalez Deniselle, Maria Claudia +4 more
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Gonadal hormones, but not sex, affect the acquisition and maintenance of a Go/No-Go odor discrimination task in mice [PDF]
, 2018 In mice, olfaction is crucial for identifying social odors (pheromones) that signal the presence of suitable mates. We used a custom-built olfactometer and a thirst-motivated olfactory discrimination Go/No-Go (GNG) task to ask whether discrimination of ...
Bass, M. +5 more
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Estrogenic Regulation of the GnRH Neuron
Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2012 Reproductive function is regulated by the secretion of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) from the pituitary and the steroid hormones from the gonads.
Sally eRadovick
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