Effects of Estradiol on Expression of Estrogen Receptor and Collagen mRNAs in Chick Skin

Skin thickness and strength differ between male and female chickens. This study aimed to clarify the effects of estradiol on the expression of estrogen receptors and collagen mRNA in chicken skin. Estradiol was administered to male chicks for 3 weeks, then cryosections of skin collected from the c...

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Main Authors: Shotaro Nishimura, Sayaka Arai, Mizuki Ohtani, Yuri Shimomura, Shoji Tabata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Poultry Science Association 2022-04-01
Series:The Journal of Poultry Science
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpsa/59/2/59_0210093/_pdf/-char/en