The expression of IGFBP-5 in the reproductive axis and effect on the onset of puberty in female rats
Abstract Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein-5 (IGFBP-5) has recently been shown to alter the reproductive capacity by regulating insulin-like growth factor (IGF) bioavailability or IGF-independent effects. The present study aimed to investigate the effect and mechanism of IGFBP-5 on the onse...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-07-01
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Series: | Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12958-022-00966-7 |