Steroidogenic and maturation-inducing potency of native gonadotropic hormones in female chub mackerel, <it>Scomber japonicus</it>

Steroidogenic and maturation-inducing potency of native gonadotropic hormones in female chub mackerel, <it>Scomber japonicus</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The gonadotropins (GtHs), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) are produced in the pituitary gland and regulates gametogenesis through production of gonadal steroids. However, respective roles of two GtHs i...

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Main Authors: Ohga Hirofumi, Kaneko Kensuke, Shimizu Akio, Kitano Hajime, Selvaraj Sethu, Nyuji Mitsuo, Adachi Hayato, Yamaguchi Akihiko, Matsuyama Michiya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Subjects:
Chub mackerel
Perciform
Asynchronous
FSH
LH
Steroidogenesis
Oocyte maturation
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/10/1/71

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