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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Royan Institute (ACECR), Tehran
2014-04-01
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Series: | International Journal of Fertility and Sterility |
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Online Access: | http://www.ijfs.ir/article_45220_2600112e21991bf7e4407fd7fb2bbfbf.pdf |