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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-03-01
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Series: | Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology |
Online Access: | http://www.rbej.com/content/8/1/23 |