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Domingues SFS, Leão DL, Monteiro FOB. Ultrasonography of the neotropical primate female reproductive system. Front Vet Sci 2024; 10:1214509. [PMID: 38525406 PMCID: PMC10959094 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1214509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
Abstract
The Neotropical (e. g., Aotus sp., Callithrix jacchus, Saguinus sp., Saimiri sp., and Sapajus sp.) primates are important models for biomedical research and studies on reproductive physiology and biotechnology. Consequently, studies about gynecological and obstetric ultrasonography are crucial. B-mode ultrasonography is a non-invasive imaging technique that provides real-time bidimensional or three-dimensional/four-dimensional B-mode images. In association with Doppler ultrasonography, B-mode ultrasonography can also be used to monitor the mammalian blood flow to the reproductive tract during important events such as ovulation and gestation. Thus, gynecological and obstetric ultrasonography is essential for establishing the female reproductive anatomical and physiological ovarian and uterine health status, gestational diagnosis, and fetal growth monitoring. For instance, the paper presents and discusses the state-of-the-art gynecological and obstetric ultrasonography in the Neotropical primates, species that are models for biomedical research, and some recent studies on species targets for conservation strategies for wild animal populations.
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- Sheyla Farhayldes Souza Domingues
- Laboratory of Wild Animal Biotechnology and Medicine, Veterinary Medicine Institute, Federal University of Pará, Castanhal, State of Pará, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Wild Animal Biotechnology and Medicine, Veterinary Medicine Institute, Federal University of Pará, Castanhal, State of Pará, Brazil
- Mamirauá Institute for Sustainable Development, Tefé, State of Amazonas, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Physiology, Health and Animal Production Institute, Federal Rural University of the Amazon, Belém, State of Pará, Brazil
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Follicular Atresia, Cell Proliferation, and Anti-Mullerian Hormone in Two Neotropical Primates (Aotus nancymae and Sapajus macrocephalus). Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:ani13061051. [PMID: 36978591 PMCID: PMC10044352 DOI: 10.3390/ani13061051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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This study evaluated the follicular atresia, cell proliferation, and anti-Mullerian hormone action in Aotus nancymae and Sapajus macrocephalus during three sexual phases (follicular, luteal, and gestational). Follicular quantification and immunolocalization of Caspase-3 protein, B-cell lymphoma 2 (BCL-2), proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), and anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) were performed. A significant difference in the quantification between preantral and antral follicles, with a progressive decrease in the antrals, was identified. Protein and hormonal markers varied significantly between follicle cell types (A. nancymae p = 0.001; S. macrocephalus, p = 0.002). Immunostaining in the preantral and antral follicles was present in all sexual phases; for Caspase-3, in granulosa cells, oocytes, and stroma; for BCL-2, in granulosa cells, oocytes, and theca; and for PCNA and AMH, in oocytes and granulosa cells. The immunostaining for Caspase-3 was more expressive in the preantral follicles (follicular phase, p < 0.05), while that for BCL-2 and PCNA was more expressive in the antral follicles of the follicular phase. The AMH was more expressive in the primary and antral follicles of nonpregnant females, in both the follicular and luteal phases. Our results contribute to understanding the ovarian follicular selection, recruitment, and degeneration of these species.
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Watanabe S, Miura M, Morita H, Nishi M, Yokota SI, Hattori S, Matsumoto H, Fukui E, Kusakabe KT, Ochi M, Nakagata N, Kiso Y, Kai C, Yoshizawa M. Successful blastocyst production by intracytoplasmic injection of sperm after in vitro maturation of follicular oocytes obtained from immature female squirrel monkeys (Saimiri boliviensis). J Reprod Dev 2021; 67:265-272. [PMID: 34248070 PMCID: PMC8423609 DOI: 10.1262/jrd.2021-018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Advanced reproductive technologies are being applied for the propagation of squirrel monkeys, to ensure their preservation as a genetic resource and the effective use of their gametes in
the future. In the present study, oocytes and spermatozoa were collected from live squirrel monkeys, following which piezo intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) was performed using these
gametes. Follicular development was induced by administering equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG) containing inhibin antiserum to an immature squirrel monkey female. The unilateral ovary was
excised after the administration of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), to induce ovulation, following which the larger developed follicular oocytes were collected. Follicular oocytes were
prepared for ICSI using sperm from the epididymal tail of a unilateral testis extracted from a mature male. The embryos were continuously incubated in CMRL 1066 medium supplemented with 10%
(v/v) fetal bovine serum. Embryo culture was performed with cumulus cells. Two experiments of ICSI carried out with three females resulted in 14 mature oocytes from the 49 cumulus-oocyte
complexes collected and five embryos, three of which developed into blastocysts. These blastocysts were vitrified, thawed, and transferred to recipient monkeys, but no pregnancies resulted.
In conclusion, the present study is the first to successfully produce ICSI-derived blastocysts from MII oocytes obtained by means of hormone administration (a combination of eCG+inhibin
antiserum and hCG) and in vitro maturation in immature squirrel monkeys.
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- Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Utsunomiya University, Tochigi 321-8505, Japan
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- Amami Laboratory, Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo, Kagoshima 894-1531, Japan.,Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 108-8639, Japan
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- Amami Laboratory, Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo, Kagoshima 894-1531, Japan.,Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 108-8639, Japan
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- Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Utsunomiya University, Tochigi 321-8505, Japan
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- Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Utsunomiya University, Tochigi 321-8505, Japan
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- Joint Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Yamaguchi University, Yamaguchi 753-8515, Japan
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- Division of Reproductive Biotechnology and Innovation, Centre for Animal Resources and Development, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto 860-0811, Japan
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- Joint Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Yamaguchi University, Yamaguchi 753-8515, Japan
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- Amami Laboratory, Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo, Kagoshima 894-1531, Japan.,Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 108-8639, Japan
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- Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Utsunomiya University, Tochigi 321-8505, Japan
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de Lima Cardoso D, de Araújo Guimarães DA, Mayor P, Ferreira MAP, Tavares Dias HL, de Faria Espinheiro R, Barros Monteiro FO. Reproductive biology of owl (Aotus spp.) and capuchin (Sapajus spp.) monkeys. Anim Reprod Sci 2021; 227:106732. [PMID: 33690051 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2021.106732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2020] [Revised: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Studies related to morpho-physiology improve the understanding of biological mechanisms in non-human primates (NHP), contributing to research in several areas, especially those of assisted reproduction and biomedicine. The genera Aotus and Sapajus are important considerations in conducting studies related to reproductive biology and biomedical research, where animals of these genera can serve as models for species with vulnerable conservation status. The reproductive functions of animals of these genera can be used in conducting studies with other NHP species, for which biological material is difficult to access. The aim in conducting the current review was to compile the scientific literature on the biology and reproductive aspects of these two genera, to provide a for a greater understanding of these topics. In addition, a systematic review of literature allows for efficient access relevant information from an extended timeframe collated in a single document. There was, therefore, a systematic search for keywords based on reproductive studies with animals in these genera conducted, and 58 articles, 12 books, and three academic theses were subsequently selected. Even though there have been advances in knowledge of the reproductive biology of animals from these genera that have occurred in recent decades, especially research conducted when these NHP were in captivity, a wide variety of areas remain to be studied so that the understanding of reproduction in these NHP can be enhanced and the knowledge gained from these studies utilized for greater understanding of reproduction of NHP in general.
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- Deise de Lima Cardoso
- Postgraduate Program in Animal Health and Production in Amazonia, Animal Health and Production Institute, Federal Rural University of the Amazon, Av. Tancredo Neves, nº 251, Terra Firme, CEP: 66077-830, Belém, PA, Brazil.
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- Postgraduate Program in Animal Health and Production in Amazonia, Animal Health and Production Institute, Federal Rural University of the Amazon, Av. Tancredo Neves, nº 251, Terra Firme, CEP: 66077-830, Belém, PA, Brazil; Museum of Indigenous Amazonian Cultures, Fundamazonia, 332 Malecón Tarapacá, Iquitos, Loreto, Peru; Department of Animal Health and Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Edific Blanc, 1ª planta, 08193, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Cataluna, Spain.
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- Biological Sciences Institute, Federal University of Pará, Av. Perimetral, 2-224, Guamá, CEP: 66075-110, Belém, PA, Brazil.
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- Biological Sciences Institute, Federal University of Pará, Av. Perimetral, 2-224, Guamá, CEP: 66075-110, Belém, PA, Brazil.
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- Postgraduate Program in Animal Health and Production in Amazonia, Animal Health and Production Institute, Federal Rural University of the Amazon, Av. Tancredo Neves, nº 251, Terra Firme, CEP: 66077-830, Belém, PA, Brazil.
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Rech F, Souto MP, Oliveira JWM, da Silva SKSM, Viau Furtado P, Imbeloni AA, Teixeira PPM, de Lima JS, Vicente WRR, Coutinho LN. Ultrasonography-guided oocyte recovery in owl monkeys (aotus azarai infulatus). J Med Primatol 2021; 50:134-137. [PMID: 33432651 DOI: 10.1111/jmp.12509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Revised: 12/08/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The study evaluated an echo-guided oocyte recovery technique in owl monkeys. Twelve females were selected for the transabdominal ovum retrieval technique. This procedure collected twenty-six follicles, of which nine oocytes were recovered, without harm to the animals. The technique is feasible and is a minimally invasive protocol for neotropical primates.
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- Fernanda Rech
- Institute for Animal Health and Production, Federal Rural University of Amazônia - UFRA, Belém, Brazil
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- Institute for Animal Health and Production, Federal Rural University of Amazônia - UFRA, Belém, Brazil
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- Health Surveillance Office, Ministry of Health, National Primate Center - CENP, Ananindeua, Brazil
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- School of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, State University of São Paulo "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" - UNESP, Jaboticabal, Brazil
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- Institute for Animal Health and Production, Federal Rural University of Amazônia - UFRA, Belém, Brazil
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Borges LB, Pereira AKF, Silva WBD, Monteiro FOB, Coutinho LN. Abdominal ultrasound in Saguinus ursulus. J Med Primatol 2020; 49:307-314. [PMID: 32881001 DOI: 10.1111/jmp.12487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2020] [Revised: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/07/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND The classification of Saguinus ursulus as a new taxon and the vulnerability of this species highlighted the need for data on its specific morphophysiological attributes. This study used ultrasound to determine the typical characteristics of pelvic-abdominal structures and organs. METHODS Nine healthy primates of the species S. ursulus were evaluated, through ultrasound tests, to determine the morphometry of the organs of the pelvic-abdominal cavity and the levels of ovarian activity. RESULTS Topography, morphology, and biometrics of the organs were described. It was observed that organs of S. ursulus are similar to those of other Neotropical primate species. However, the kidney morphology is different,the left is triangular and the right is elliptical, while the gallbladder is bilobed. CONCLUSION Ultrasonography has proven to be efficient and effective for organ evaluation. The ultrasound findings are a first step toward understanding the physiology of a less-known species.
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Maronezi M, Lemos G, Lima F, Izique L, Santi MD, Couto C, Pereira T, Uscategui R, Minto B, Werther K, Feliciano M. Ultrasound evaluation of female reproductive system in free ranging Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla): case report. ARQ BRAS MED VET ZOO 2020. [DOI: 10.1590/1678-4162-11727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT An adult, female, 31kg body weight, free range Myrmecophaga tridactyla was referred for medical consultation due to apathy, dehydration, intense flatulence and fetid stools. The animal was submitted to chemical restraint and physical examination, blood count, fecal analysis, and vaginal cytology and abdominal ultrasonography were performed. Good nutritional status and clinical variables within the normal range were observed at physical examination. At vaginal cytology leukocytes, spermatozoa and a large proportion of cornified cells (superficial) were observed, indicating estrus and recent copula. At ultrasound examination it was possible to locate, identify, evaluate and measure the ovaries and the uterine structures, cervix, body, lumen, myometrium and endometrium, a fact never reported in the literature for this species. These data can be used as reference for clinical evaluation of the reproductive tract in Myrmecophaga tridactyla females considered vulnerable species, for the diagnosis of reproductive pathologies, biotechnologies application or estrous cycle evaluation.
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- Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, Brazil
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Tamadon A, Hu W, Cui P, Ma T, Tong X, Zhang F, Li X, Shao LR, Feng Y. How to choose the suitable animal model of polycystic ovary syndrome? TRADITIONAL MEDICINE AND MODERN MEDICINE 2018. [DOI: 10.1142/s2575900018300047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a gynecological metabolic and endocrine disorder with uncertain etiology. To understand the etiology of PCOS or the evaluation of various therapeutic agents, different animal models have been introduced. Considering this fact that is difficult to develop an animal model that mimics all aspects of this syndrome, but, similarity of biological, anatomical, and/or biochemical features of animal model to the human PCOS phenotypes can increase its application. This review paper evaluates the recently researched animal models and introduced the best models for different research purposes in PCOS studies. During January 2013 to January 2017, 162 studies were identified which applied various kinds of animal models of PCOS including rodent, primate, ruminant and fish. Between these models, prenatal and pre-pubertal androgen rat models and then prenatal androgen mouse model have been studied in detail than others. The comparison of main features of these models with women PCOS demonstrates higher similarity of these three models to human conditions. Thereafter, letrozole models can be recommended for the investigation of various aspects of PCOS. Interestingly, similarity of PCOS features of post-pubertal insulin and human chorionic gonadotropin rat models with women PCOS were considerable which can make it as a good choice for future investigations.
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- Amin Tamadon
- Department of Integrative Medicine and Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Institutes of Brain Science, Brain Science Collaborative Innovation Center, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
- Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Fudan Institutes of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine and Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Institutes of Brain Science, Brain Science Collaborative Innovation Center, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
- Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Fudan Institutes of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine and Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Institutes of Brain Science, Brain Science Collaborative Innovation Center, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
- Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Fudan Institutes of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine and Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Institutes of Brain Science, Brain Science Collaborative Innovation Center, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
- Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Fudan Institutes of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
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- Department of Integrative Medicine and Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Institutes of Brain Science, Brain Science Collaborative Innovation Center, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
- Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Fudan Institutes of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai 200011, P. R. China
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai 200011, P. R. China
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- Department of Physiology/Endocrinology, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg 40530, Sweden
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- Department of Integrative Medicine and Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, Institutes of Brain Science, Brain Science Collaborative Innovation Center, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
- Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Fudan Institutes of Integrative Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China
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Ubaldi FM, Capalbo A, Vaiarelli A, Cimadomo D, Colamaria S, Alviggi C, Trabucco E, Venturella R, Vajta G, Rienzi L. Follicular versus luteal phase ovarian stimulation during the same menstrual cycle (DuoStim) in a reduced ovarian reserve population results in a similar euploid blastocyst formation rate: new insight in ovarian reserve exploitation. Fertil Steril 2016; 105:1488-1495.e1. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2016.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 121] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2015] [Revised: 02/20/2016] [Accepted: 03/01/2016] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Mayor P, Takeshita RS, Coutinho LN, Sánchez N, Gálvez H, Ique C, Monteiro FOB. Ovarian function in captive owl monkeys (Aotus nancymaae
and A. vociferans
). J Med Primatol 2015; 44:187-93. [DOI: 10.1111/jmp.12181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/05/2015] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Pedro Mayor
- Department of Animal Health and Anatomy; Faculty of Veterinary; Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona; Bellaterra Barcelona Spain
- YAVACUS, Yavarí Conservación y Uso Sostenible; Iquitos Perú
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- Department of Ecology and Social Behavior; Primate Research Institute; Kyoto University; Inuyama Aichi Japan
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- Postgraduate Program in Animal Health and Production in Amazonia; Universidade Federal Rural da Amazonia; Belém Pará Brazil
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- Instituto Veterinario de Investigaciones Tropicales y de Altura; Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos; San Marcos Perú
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- Instituto Veterinario de Investigaciones Tropicales y de Altura; Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos; San Marcos Perú
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- Instituto Veterinario de Investigaciones Tropicales y de Altura; Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos; San Marcos Perú
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- Postgraduate Program in Animal Health and Production in Amazonia; Universidade Federal Rural da Amazonia; Belém Pará Brazil
- Department of Veterinary Sciences; The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Bastrop TX USA
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