Exogenous estradiol enhances apoptosis in regressing post-partum rat corpora lutea possibly mediated by prolactin
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In pregnant rats, structural luteal regression takes place after parturition and is associated with cell death by apoptosis. We have recently shown that the hormonal environment is responsible for the fate of the corpora lutea (CL)....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2005-08-01
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| Series: | Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology |
| Online Access: | http://www.rbej.com/content/3/1/40 |