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Control of Pig Reproduction III

Control of Pig Reproduction III

The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Ovarian Axis

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Hypothalamic control of gonadotrophin and prolactin secretion in pigs

Kraeling R. R. , Barb C. R. ,

Keywords: hypothalamus; gonadotrophin; prolactin; pig; neurocndocrine© 1990 Journals of Reproduction & Fertility Ltd...

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Regulation and action of gonadotrophinsin pigs

Esbenshade K. L. , Ziecikt A. J. , Britt J. H.

Summary. Gonadotrophins, synthesized and secreted from the basophils of the adenohypophysis, bind to various target cells and elicit a wide variety of responses. Specific receptors for gonadotrophins have been found on plasma membranes of thecal, granulosa, luteal, endometrial and myometrial cells in the female and on Leydig and Sertoli cells in the Male. Gonadotrophins exert their effects through various intracellular second messengers and control biosyn...

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Role of prolactin in the regulation of ovarian function in pigs

Dusza L. , Tilton J. E. ,

Keywords: prolactin; ovarian function; luteal cells; steroidogenesis; pig© 1990 Journals of Reproduction & Fertility Ltd...

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Endocrinology of the lactating and weaned sow

Varley M. A. , Foxcroft G. R. ,

Keywords: lactation; weaning; sow; endocrinology; suckling© 1990 Journals of Reproduction & Fertility Ltd...