Identification of Immunoreactive Ghrelin and its mRNA in the Oviduct of Laying Japanese Quail, Coturnix japonica
The aim of this study was to determine whether ghrelin is produced in the oviduct of Japanese quail. Japanese quail laying hens and 20-days-old immature ones were used. The matured birds were examined at two different times of ovulation cycle, namely just after oviposition (preovulation group) and...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Japan Poultry Science Association
2005-11-01
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| Series: | The Journal of Poultry Science |
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| Online Access: | https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpsa/42/4/42_4_291/_pdf/-char/en |