Effects of different cyclooxygenase inhibitors on prostaglandin E2 production, steroidogenesis and ovulation of bovine preovulatory follicles
Ovulation is an inflammation-like process, and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2)-dependent production of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) is its key mediator. Balanced regulation of inflammatory processes in high-yielding dairy cows may be essential for physiological ovulation and fertility. This study aimed to eluci...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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The Society for Reproduction and Development
2022-05-01
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Series: | The Journal of Reproduction and Development |
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Online Access: | https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jrd/68/4/68_2021-148/_pdf/-char/en |