Adrenal cortex stimulation with hCG in spayed female dogs with Cushing’s syndrome: Is the LH-dependent variant possible?

Background: The expression and overexpression of luteinizing hormone receptors in the canine adrenal gland cortex has been reported. Therefore, it was hypothesized that a luteinizing hormone (LH)-dependent form of Cushing's syndrome (CS) could exist in dogs. Aim: Assess whether the adrenal gl...

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Main Authors: Ignacio M. Espiñeira, Patricia N. Vidal, María C. Ghersevich, Elber A. Soler Arias, Fernanda Bosetti, María F. Cabrera Blatter, Diego D. Miceli, Víctor A. Castillo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tripoli University 2021-06-01
Series:Open Veterinary Journal
Subjects:
hcg
Online Access:https://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/OVJ-2021-01-09%20I.M.%20Espieira%20et%20al.pdf