Kisspeptins and RFRP-3 act in concert to synchronize rodent reproduction with seasons

Kisspeptins and RFRP-3 act in concert to synchronize rodent reproduction with seasons

Seasonal mammals use the photoperiodic variation in the nocturnal production of the pineal hormone melatonin to synchronize their reproductive activity with seasons. In rodents, the short day profile of melatonin secretion has long been proven to inhibit reproductive activity. Lately, we demonstrate...

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Main Authors: Valerie eSimonneaux, Caroline eAncel, François eGauer, Vincent-Joseph ePoirel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2013-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Neuroscience
Subjects:
Melatonin
Kisspeptin
Seasonal Reproduction
RFRP-3
Syrian hamster
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnins.2013.00022/full

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