Hormonal induction of spawning in 4 species of frogs by coinjection with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist and a dopamine antagonist

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>It is well known that many anurans do not reproduce easily in captivity. Some methods are based on administration of mammalian hormones such as human chorionic gonadotropin, which are not effective in many frogs. There is a need for...

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Main Authors: Wignall Jacqui, Pauli Bruce, Natale Guillermo S, Somoza Gustavo M, Trudeau Vance L, Jackman Paula, Doe Ken, Schueler Fredrick W
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-04-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/8/1/36