Melatonin reduces LH, 17 beta-estradiol and induces differential regulation of sex steroid receptors in reproductive tissues during rat ovulation

Melatonin reduces LH, 17 beta-estradiol and induces differential regulation of sex steroid receptors in reproductive tissues during rat ovulation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Melatonin is associated with direct or indirect actions upon female reproductive function. However, its effects on sex hormones and steroid receptors during ovulation are not clearly defined. This study aimed to verify whether exposu...

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Main Authors: Pinheiro Patrícia Fernanda F, Fioruci Beatriz A, Mendes Leonardo O, Amorim João PA, Teixeira Giovana R, Fávaro Wagner, Seiva Fábio RF, A Chuffa Luiz Gustavo, Fernandes Ana Angélica H, Franci Janete AA, Delella Flávia K, Martinez Marcelo, Martinez Francisco E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/9/1/108

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