Effect of Leptin on In Vitro Nuclear Maturation and Apoptosis of Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) Oocyte

Background: Leptin, as a 16 kDa adipokine, is a pleiotropic cytokine-like hormone that primarily secreted from adipose tissue. It also involves in the regulation of energy homeostasis, neuroendocrine function, immunity, lipid and glucose homeostasis, fatty acid oxidation, angiogenesis, puber...

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Main Authors: Amir Khaki1, Rouzali Batavani, Gholamreza Najafi, Hamid Tahmasbian, Abolfazl Belbasi, Aram Mokarizadeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Royan Institute (ACECR), Tehran 2014-04-01
Series:International Journal of Fertility and Sterility
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Online Access:http://www.ijfs.ir/article_45220_2600112e21991bf7e4407fd7fb2bbfbf.pdf