Does kisspeptin exert a local modulatory effect on bovine ovarian steroidogenesis?
Kisspeptin, a hypothalamic neuropeptide encoded by the KISS1 gene, has a pivotal role in promoting gonadotrophin-releasing hormone secretion in mammals. Kisspeptin and its receptor (KISS1R) are also expressed in certain peripheral tissues including gonads, suggesting intra-gonadal roles. Such action...
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Language: | English |
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Bioscientifica
2023-02-01
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Series: | Reproduction and Fertility |
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Online Access: | https://raf.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/raf/4/1/RAF-22-0088.xml |