Effects of the aromatase inhibitor Letrozole on serum immunoglobulin and lysozyme levels in immunized rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss Walbaum) females

Letrozole is a synthetic aromatase inhibitor and interfere in the committed step in the synthesis of endogenous estrogens from androgens. Also estrogens regulate the immune system in teleost. Changes of 17- β- esrtradiol (E2), serum immunoglobulin and lysozyme levels were measured using a method bas...

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Main Authors: Paria Akbary, Ali Reza Mirvaghefi, Mostafa Akhlaghi, Bagher Majazi Amiri, Mohammad Saeid Fereidouni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Tehran 2013-12-01
Series:International Journal of Aquatic Biology
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Online Access:http://ij-aquaticbiology.com/index.php/ijab/article/view/143

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