Age-dependent role of steroids in the regulation of growth of the hen follicular wall

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The ovaries are the primary targets of senescence effects in mammalian and avian species. In the present study, relationships between reproductive aging, sex steroids and the growth pattern of the pre-ovulatory follicle wall were inv...

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Main Authors: Lebedev Vladimir A, Lebedeva Irina Y, Grossmann Roland, Parvizi Nahid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-02-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/8/1/15