Seasonal variations of melatonin in ram seminal plasma are correlated to those of testosterone and antioxidant enzymes

Seasonal variations of melatonin in ram seminal plasma are correlated to those of testosterone and antioxidant enzymes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Some breeds of sheep are highly seasonal in terms of reproductive capability, and these changes are regulated by photoperiod and melatonin secretion. These changes affect the reproductive performance of rams, impairing semen quality...

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Main Authors: Muiño-Blanco Teresa, Cebrián-Pérez José A, Forcada Fernando, Abecia José A, Pérez-Pé Rosaura, Cebrián Igor, Asumpção Mayra, Casao Adriana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/8/1/59

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