Effect of adiponectin on bovine granulosa cell steroidogenesis, oocyte maturation and embryo development

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Adiponectin is an adipokine, mainly produced by adipose tissue. It regulates several reproductive processes. The protein expression of the adiponectin system (adiponectin, its receptors, AdipoR1 and AdipoR2 and the APPL1 adaptor) in...

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Main Authors: Coyral-Castel Stéphanie, Ramé Christelle, Perreau Christine, Guignot Florence, Uzbekova Svetlana, Maillard Virginie, Dupont Joëlle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-03-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/8/1/23