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Berisha B, Rodler D, Schams D, Sinowatz F, Pfaffl MW. Prostaglandins in Superovulation Induced Bovine Follicles During the Preovulatory Period and Early Corpus Luteum. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2019; 10:467. [PMID: 31354631 PMCID: PMC6635559 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2019.00467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2019] [Accepted: 06/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to characterize the regulation pattern of prostaglandin family members namely prostaglandin F2alpha (PTGF), prostaglandin E2 (PTGE), their receptors (PTGFR, PTGER2, PTGER4), cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2), PTGF synthase (PTGFS), and PTGE synthase (PTGES) in the bovine follicles during preovulatory period and early corpus luteum (CL). Ovaries containing preovulatory follicles or CL were collected by transvaginal ovariectomy (n = 5 cows/group), and the follicles were classified: (I) before GnRH treatment; (II) 4 h after GnRH; (III) 10 h after GnRH; (IV) 20 h after GnRH; (V) 25 h after GnRH, and (VI) 60 h after GnRH (early CL). In these samples, the concentrations of progesterone (P4), estradiol (E2), PTGF and PTGE were investigated in the follicular fluid (FF) by validated EIA. Relative mRNA abundance of genes encoding for prostaglandin receptors (PTGFR, PTGER2, PTGER4), COX-2, PTGFS and PTGES were quantified by RT-qPCR. The localization of COX-2 and PTGES were investigated by established immunohistochemistry in fixed follicular and CL tissue samples. The high E2 concentration in the FF of the follicle group before GnRH treatment (495.8 ng/ml) and during luteinizing hormone (LH) surge (4 h after GnRH, 574.36 ng/ml), is followed by a significant (P<0.05) downregulation afterwards with the lowest level during ovulation (25 h after GnRH, 53.11 ng/ml). In contrast the concentration of P4 was very low before LH surge (50.64 mg/ml) followed by a significant upregulation (P < 0.05) during ovulation (537.18 ng/ml). The mRNA expression of COX-2 increased significantely (P < 0.05) 4 h after GnRH and again 20 h after GnRH, followed by a significant decrease (P < 0.05) after ovulation (early CL). The mRNA of PTGFS in follicles before GnRH was high followed by a continuous and significant downregulation (P < 0.05) afterwards. In contrast, PTGES mRNA abundance increased significantely (P < 0.05) in follicles 20 h after GnRH treatment and remained high afterwards. The mRNA abundance of PTGFR, PTGER2, and PTGER4 in follicles before GnRH was high, followed by a continuous and significant down regulation afterwards and significant increase (P < 0.05) only after ovulation (early CL). The low concentration of PTGF (0.04 ng/ml) and PTGE (0.15 ng/ml) in FF before GnRH, increased continuously in follicle groups before ovulation and displayed a further significant and dramatic increase (P < 0.05) around ovulation (101.01 ng/ml, respectively, 484.21 ng/ml). Immunohistochemically, the granulosa cells showed an intensive signal for COX-2 and PTGES in follicles during preovulation and in granulosa-luteal cells of the early CL. In conclusion, our results indicate that the examined bovine prostaglandin family members are involved in the local mechanisms regulating final follicle maturation and ovulation during the folliculo-luteal transition and CL formation.
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- Bajram Berisha
- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary, University of Prishtina, Pristina, Kosovo
- Animal Physiology and Immunology Weihenstephan, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
- *Correspondence: Bajram Berisha
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Animal Physiology and Immunology Weihenstephan, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Animal Physiology and Immunology Weihenstephan, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Animal Physiology and Immunology Weihenstephan, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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Beker-van Woudenberg AR, Zeinstra EC, Roelen BAJ, Colenbrander B, Bevers MM. Developmental competence of bovine oocytes after specific inhibition of MPF kinase activity: Effect of estradiol supplementation and follicle size. Anim Reprod Sci 2006; 92:231-40. [PMID: 16157459 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2005.05.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2004] [Revised: 04/21/2005] [Accepted: 05/10/2005] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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In the bovine, the concentration of 17beta-estradiol (E2) in the follicular fluid of the dominant follicle is high, indicating a possible role of E2 on the cytoplasmic maturation that occurs before the LH surge. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of E2 on the developmental competence of bovine oocytes originating from different sized follicles and temporarily maintained at the germinal vesicle stage with roscovitine (ROS). First, the efficiency of ROS to inhibit germinal vesicle breakdown (GVBD) in oocytes harvested from small (3-4 mm diameter) and medium (5-8 mm diameter) sized follicles was demonstrated. Next, the effect of E2 during temporary inhibition of GVBD by ROS on the subsequent nuclear maturation was evaluated. Oocytes from small and medium sized follicles were cultured in the presence of ROS, FSH and with or without E2 for 24 h. After this period, oocytes were cultured for another 24 h with FSH but without ROS and E2, after which the nuclear stages and the developmental competence of oocytes were assessed. In conclusion, it is demonstrated that exposure to E2, during temporary inhibition of the GVBD with ROS, affected neither nuclear nor cytoplasmic maturation of oocytes originating from small and medium sized follicles. It might be that in vivo, the increase of E2 during follicle growth is more related to selection of the dominant follicle than to the cytoplamsic maturation of the oocyte as such.
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- Anna R Beker-van Woudenberg
- Department of Farm Animal Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Yalelaan 7, 3584 CL Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Saeki K, Nagao Y, Kishi M, Nagai M. Developmental capacity of bovine oocytes following inhibition of meiotic resumption by cycloheximide or 6-dimethylaminopurine. Theriogenology 1997; 48:1161-72. [PMID: 16728205 DOI: 10.1016/s0093-691x(97)00349-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/1996] [Accepted: 07/15/1997] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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This study was conducted to assess the fertilizability and developmental capacity of bovine oocytes which had been maintained in meiotic arrest by either a protein synthesis inhibitor, cycloheximide (CHX), or an inhibitor of serine/threonine protein kinases, 6-dimethylaminopurine (6-DMAP). Both CHX and 6-DMAP reversibly prevented nuclear maturation of nearly all oocytes for 24 h. After the reversal of arrest, CHX-treated oocytes could be successfully matured and fertilized. They developed to the blastocyst stage at slightly lower rates than oocytes cultured without inhibition for 22 h prior to sperm addition but at higher rates than those incubated in a medium containing no inhibitors for 46 h prior to fertilization. Oocytes inhibited by CHX for 48 h matured and fertilized normally but failed to develop into blastocysts. Even though 6-DMAP-treated oocytes completed meiosis I after removal from the drug, the rates of fertilization and blastocyst formation were lower than for untreated oocytes or CHX-treated oocytes. Effects of adding FSH and/or estradiol-17 beta (E(2)) during CHX-inhibition for 24 h were also examined. Embryos from oocytes treated with CHX and E(2) or with CHX and FSH + E(2) developed into blastocysts at similar rates as the controls. Further development of inhibited oocytes was examined by transferring blastocysts derived from oocytes inhibited by CHX with FSH and E(2) for 24 h to recipient heifers. Two calves were obtained following transfer. These results indicate that CHX-inhibited oocytes retain developmental competence, while 6-DMAP-inhibited oocytes after the reversal of arrest have reduced capacities for fertilization and further development. The addition of FSH and E(2) during CHX-inhibition improves development to the blastocyst stage of the oocytes that are capable of initiating and maintaining pregnancy after embryo transfer to recipient animals.
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- K Saeki
- Embryo Transplantation Laboratory, Snow Brand Milk Products Co., Ltd. Tomakomai, Hokkaido 059-13, Japan
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Fitzpatrick LA, Entwistle KW. A comparison of dissected follicle numbers and follicle counts on the ovarian surface for the evaluation of ovarian follicular populations in Bos indicus cows. Anim Reprod Sci 1997; 46:179-86. [PMID: 9231258 DOI: 10.1016/s0378-4320(96)01618-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Ovaries (n = 140) from 70 mixed-age multiparous, lactating Brahman cross (3/4 - 7/8 Bos indicus) cows were used to examine the hypothesis that counts of follicles visible on the surface of the ovaries of Bos indicus cows and their classification into diameter size classes, are closely correlated with numbers of follicles in those size classes found by complete dissection of the ovary. Immediately after ovariectomy, mean diameters (long and short axes averaged) of all follicles > or = 2 mm visible on the surface of each ovary were measured. All follicles > or = 2 mm were dissected from the ovaries, excess stroma removed and follicle diameters measured under a stereomicroscope using an ocular graticule. For each ovary, follicles were classified in either small (< 4 mm), medium (4-8 mm) or large (> 8 mm) categories based on either diameters of surface or dissected follicles. Data for numbers of surface and dissected follicles (mean +/- SE) in small, medium, large categories and total follicle numbers, respectively, were 24.4 +/- 1.6 vs. 28.0 +/- 1.9, 1.6 +/- +0.2 vs. 11.6 +/- 1.0, 0.5 +/- 0.1 vs. 0.7 +/- 0.1 and 26.4 +/- 1.6 vs. 40.4 +/- 2.5. Correlation coefficients (r) for counts of surface and dissected follicles in small, medium, large and total follicle numbers were 0.76, 0.40, 0.69 and 0.79, respectively. Medium size follicles presented only a small translucent area on the surface of the ovary, leading to an underestimate of numbers when categorised by surface evaluation. Counts of follicles visible on the surface of the ovaries of Bos indicus cows and their classification into size classes based on estimated diameter, are closely correlated with numbers of follicles in those size classes found at dissection of the ovary for small (< 4 mm), large (> 8 mm) and total follicles but not for medium sized (4-8 mm) follicles.
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- L A Fitzpatrick
- Department of Biomedical and Tropical Veterinary Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia.
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Martemucci G, D'Alessandro A, Toteda F, Facciolongo AM, Gambacorta M. Embryo production and endocrine response in ewes superovulated with PMSG, with or without monoclonal anti-PMSG administered at different times. Theriogenology 1995; 44:691-703. [PMID: 16727767 DOI: 10.1016/0093-691x(95)00249-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/1993] [Accepted: 03/20/1995] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Mature nonlactating Altamurana ewes (n = 168) were synchronized in the seasonal anestrus period with FGA-impregnated intravaginal pessaries for 12 d. In Experiment 1, 48 ewes were divided into a 3 x 4 factorial design for anti-PMSG monoclonal antibody (AP) bioassay test. Concomitant injections of PMSG (1000, 1500, 2000 IU) and AP (0, 1, 2, 3 microl/IU PMSG) were given, and ovarian response was evaluated by laparoscopy. In Experiment 2, 120 ewes were divided into 8 experimental groups (n = 15 per group). The ewes treated with 1000 or 1500 IU PMSG at -24 h from sponge removal were given AP intravenously at 50 h after pessary withdrawal, 12 or 24 h after the onset of estrus, while the controls did not receive AP. Blood samples were collected from ewes (n = 6) treated with 1500 IU PMSG with or without anti-PMSG. Ovarian response and embryo production were evaluated on Day 7 after sponge removal upon laparotomy. It was found that 1 microl AP was effective in neutralizing 1 IU PMSG. No significant differences in serum concentrations of progesterone were observed among the groups of superovulated ewes. Estradiol-17 beta levels were reduced following AP treatment 12 h after the onset of estrus. At a lower dosage of superovulatory treatment (1000 IU PMSG), AP injected at 12 or 24 h after the onset of estrus significantly lowered large follicles (P < 0.01) and increased the rate of ovulation (P < 0.05). Moreover, embryo production showed a more than two-fold increase (P < 0.01) of viable embryos following AP injection at 12 or 24 h after the onset of estrus (3.2 to 3.3 vs 1.3, with vs without anti-PMSG). It is concluded that superovulatory treatment with 1000 IU PMSG plus AP administered at a fixed time after the onset of estrus may improve ovarian response and the yield of viable embryos in ewes.
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- G Martemucci
- Dipartimento di Produzione Animale, Università degli Studi di Bari, Via G. Amendola, 165/A 70126 Bari, Italia
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Wise T, Maurer RR. Follicular development, oocyte viability and recovery in relation to follicular steroids, prolactin and glycosaminoglycans throughout the estrous period in superovulated heifers with a normal LH surge, no detectable LH surge, and progestin inhibition of LH surge. Domest Anim Endocrinol 1994; 11:35-58. [PMID: 8124931 DOI: 10.1016/0739-7240(94)90035-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Estrous cycles of heifers (n = 137) were synchronized with prostaglandin (PGF2 alpha) and follicular development stimulated with follicle stimulating hormone. Twenty-eight animals were administered Norgestomet implants 12 hr prior to the initial PGF2 alpha injection to suppress the LH surge that initiates ovulation. Animals were ovariectomized every 12 hr after the initial PGF2 alpha (7-9/time, 12-108 hr and at 192 and 240 hr post PGF2 alpha) and divided into three treatment groups to consist of: 1) animals exhibiting a normal luteinizing hormone (LH) surge (n = 86), 2) animals in which no LH surge was detected (n = 23), and 3) suppression of the LH surge via Norgestomet implants (72-108 hr, n = 28). Follicular diameter was measured and follicular fluid was collected for analysis of prolactin, estradiol, progesterone and glycosaminoglycan concentrations. Progesterone concentrations were increased in animals exhibiting an LH surge as compared to animals in which no LH surge was detected; primarily in large follicles (> 8 mm diameter) after the LH surge. Animals not exhibiting an LH surge also had increased follicular progesterone concentrations compared to Norgestomet-implanted animals (242.3 +/- 36.3 vs 86.7 +/- 6.4 ng/ml, respectively, P < .01), indicating some LH stimulation. Follicular estradiol in animals exhibiting an LH surge increased up to the time of LH surge detection and then declined whereas animals with no LH surge detected had follicular estradiol concentrations that declined after the PGF2 alpha injection. No differences were noted between those that did not exhibit an LH surge or in which the LH surge was suppressed with Norgestomet in relation to follicular estradiol concentrations. Follicular estradiol concentrations increased with follicular size in all treatment groups (P < .01). Follicular concentrations of prolactin were increased in small follicles (P < .05; < or = 4 mm diameter) and follicular prolactin increased from 12 to 36 hr post PGF2 alpha injection, then declined after the LH surge. Follicular glycosaminoglycan concentrations decreased with increases in follicular size (P < .01) and were higher in animals that did not exhibit an LH surge (P < .01). No differences in follicular glycosaminoglycans were noted between Norgestomet-implanted animals and those not exhibiting an LH surge. In the animals representing days 4 and 6 of the subsequent estrous cycle (192 and 240 hr post PGF2 alpha), numbers of small-sized follicles were increased. Follicular progesterone and estradiol concentrations were related to atretic large follicles unovulated from the prior estrus and a new wave of growth in small and medium follicles.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 400 WORDS)
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- T Wise
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, Nebraska 68933-0166
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Superovulatory response, embryo recovery and progesterone secretion in Boran () cows after treatment with either Pergovet or Pluset. Theriogenology 1994. [DOI: 10.1016/0093-691x(94)90830-c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Zeitoun MM, Yassen AM, Hassan AA, Fathelbab AZ, Echternkamp SE, Wise TH, Maurer RR. Superovulation and embryo quality in beef cows using PMSG and a monoclonal anti-PMSG. Theriogenology 1991; 35:653-67. [PMID: 16726934 DOI: 10.1016/0093-691x(91)90461-l] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/1990] [Accepted: 12/17/1990] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The long half-life of pregnant mare serum gonadotrophin (PMSG) reduces its application in the superovulation of cattle; thus, a monoclonal antibody to PMSG (anti-PMSG) was administered at the onset of estrus to increase the number of transferable embryos. Angus, Hereford and Angus x Hereford cows (n = 149) 3 to 9 yr old were assigned randomly to one of three dosages of PMSG (1500, 3000 or 6000 IU) with or without an equivalent dosage of anti-PMSG. Embryos were collected nonsurgically on Day 8 (estrus = Day 0), and all cows were ovariectomized on Day 9. The percentage of cows exhibiting estrus and ovulating decreased (P<0.05) with an increasing dosage of PMSG (82, 76 and 44% for 1500, 3000 and 6000 IU, respectively). Ovarian and total corpora lutea (CL) weight increased (P<0.001) linearly as PMSG dosage increased, but were reduced (P<0.001) curvilinearly by anti-PMSG, resulting in a PMSG by anti-PMSG interaction (P<0.001); the interaction was also significant (P<0.05) for ovulation rate (14.0 vs 14.3, 21.5 vs 24.4 and 29.2 vs 6.6 CL for 1500, 3000 and 6000 IU PMSG, without vs with anti-PMSG, respectively). Anti-PMSG increased (P<0.001) the number of small ovarian follicles (1 to 3 mm diameter) and decreased (P<0.001) the number of large follicles (>10 mm) at ovariectomy; the number of large follicles increased (P<0.001) with PMSG dosage. The number of total and transferable embryos recovered did not differ among PMSG and anti-PMSG dosages; however, the percentage of transferable embryos decreased (P<0.01) with increasing PMSG dosage. In general, neither PMSG dosage nor anti-PMSG influenced embryo quality.
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- M M Zeitoun
- USDA, ARS, Roman L. Hruska US Meat Animal Research Center, P.O. Box 166, Clay Center, NE 68933, USA
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Petr J, Tománek M, Fulka J, Míka J, Jílek F. Effects of GnRH on preovulatory endocrinology and oocyte maturation in PMSG-superovulated cows. Anim Reprod Sci 1991. [DOI: 10.1016/0378-4320(91)90080-j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Wise T, Day ML, Vakharia DD. Endocrine relationships of thymosin-alpha 1, thymosin-beta 4, and luteinizing hormone throughout the prepubertal period of development in heifers, ovariectomized heifers and ovariectomized heifers with estradiol implants. J Reprod Immunol 1990; 18:225-35. [PMID: 2266539 DOI: 10.1016/0165-0378(90)90045-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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To monitor the relationships of luteinizing hormone (LH) and thymosin-alpha 1 and -beta 4 in conjunction with possible gonadal feedback mechanisms that could alter thymic function (thymosin secretion), circulating thymosin-alpha 1 and -beta 4 and LH concentrations of control heifers (n = 6), ovariectomized heifers (n = 5) and ovariectomized heifers implanted with estradiol (n = 5) were determined during the prepubertal period (initiated at 266 days of age). Sequential blood samples were collected at 12-min intervals for 8 h before ovariectomy on day 0 and on days 8, 36, 50, 64, 78, 92, 106, 120 and 134 of the experiment. Thymosin-beta 4 concentrations were not different between treatments. Thymosin-beta 4 concentrations gradually decreased until day 92 of the study, then increased two-fold by day 134 of experimental sampling (400 days of age) when all control animals had attained puberty. Concentrations of thymosin-alpha 1 changed little as animals matured, but peak amplitude did increase over time (0.287 ng/ml at day 0 to 0.403 ng/ml at day 120; P less than 0.05). Mean concentration, number of episodic peaks and peak amplitude of thymosin-alpha 1 was increased in ovariectomized heifers in comparison to ovariectomized plus estradiol implants (P less than 0.05). Prior to cyclic ovarian function (prepuberty), changes in circulating thymosin-beta 4 concentrations seem to be independent of effects of gonadal steroids but thymosin-alpha 1 was responsive to estradiol.
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- T Wise
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, Clay Center, Nebraska 68933-0166
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Wise T, Suss U, Maurer RR. The relationships of oocyte quality and follicular fluid prolactin and progesterone in superovulated beef heifers with and without norgestomet implants. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 1987; 219:697-701. [PMID: 3481204 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4684-5395-9_45] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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- T Wise
- USDA Meat Animal Research Center, Clay Center, NE
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