A Mathematical Model of Estradiol Production from Ultrasound Data for Bovine Ovarian Follicles

In this paper, we present a new way to assess the concentration of estradiol (E2) and Insulin Growth Factor-1 (IGF) based on the results from ultrasound scans combined with mathematical models. The IGF1 model is based on the progesterone (P4) concentration, which can be estimated with models calcula...

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Main Authors: Malgorzata J. McEvoy, Marion McAfee, John A. Hession, Leo Creedon
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Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/11/23/3908
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author Malgorzata J. McEvoy
Marion McAfee
John A. Hession
Leo Creedon
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description In this paper, we present a new way to assess the concentration of estradiol (E2) and Insulin Growth Factor-1 (IGF) based on the results from ultrasound scans combined with mathematical models. The IGF1 model is based on the progesterone (P4) concentration, which can be estimated with models calculating P4 level based on the size/volume of corpus luteum (CL) measured during ultrasound scans. At this moment little is known about the underlying reasons for double ovulation and silent heat occurrences. Both of these are linked to the level of IGF1: double ovulations are linked to higher IGF1 levels and and silent heat is linked to lower E2 to P4 ratio. These models can help to improve understanding of the related concentrations of E2 and IGF1. Currently, it is known that diet and genetic factors have an impact on ovulation rates and silent heat. In this study, we also examine the decline of the production of E2 in vivo by atretic follicles throughout the process of atresia. This is the first recorded quantitative description of this decline.
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spelling doaj.art-eb1266d3793a4f4e9d1d74000dade51c2023-11-24T10:45:50ZengMDPI AGCells2073-44092022-12-011123390810.3390/cells11233908A Mathematical Model of Estradiol Production from Ultrasound Data for Bovine Ovarian FolliclesMalgorzata J. McEvoy0Marion McAfee1John A. Hession2Leo Creedon3Centre for Mathematical Modelling and Intelligent Systems for Health and Environment (MISHE), Atlantic Technological University, Ash Lane, F91 YW50 Sligo, IrelandCentre for Mathematical Modelling and Intelligent Systems for Health and Environment (MISHE), Atlantic Technological University, Ash Lane, F91 YW50 Sligo, IrelandCentre for Mathematical Modelling and Intelligent Systems for Health and Environment (MISHE), Atlantic Technological University, Ash Lane, F91 YW50 Sligo, IrelandCentre for Mathematical Modelling and Intelligent Systems for Health and Environment (MISHE), Atlantic Technological University, Ash Lane, F91 YW50 Sligo, IrelandIn this paper, we present a new way to assess the concentration of estradiol (E2) and Insulin Growth Factor-1 (IGF) based on the results from ultrasound scans combined with mathematical models. The IGF1 model is based on the progesterone (P4) concentration, which can be estimated with models calculating P4 level based on the size/volume of corpus luteum (CL) measured during ultrasound scans. At this moment little is known about the underlying reasons for double ovulation and silent heat occurrences. Both of these are linked to the level of IGF1: double ovulations are linked to higher IGF1 levels and and silent heat is linked to lower E2 to P4 ratio. These models can help to improve understanding of the related concentrations of E2 and IGF1. Currently, it is known that diet and genetic factors have an impact on ovulation rates and silent heat. In this study, we also examine the decline of the production of E2 in vivo by atretic follicles throughout the process of atresia. This is the first recorded quantitative description of this decline.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/11/23/3908estradiolovarian folliclesatresiaultrasound
spellingShingle Malgorzata J. McEvoy
Marion McAfee
John A. Hession
Leo Creedon
A Mathematical Model of Estradiol Production from Ultrasound Data for Bovine Ovarian Follicles
Cells
estradiol
ovarian follicles
atresia
ultrasound
title A Mathematical Model of Estradiol Production from Ultrasound Data for Bovine Ovarian Follicles
title_full A Mathematical Model of Estradiol Production from Ultrasound Data for Bovine Ovarian Follicles
title_fullStr A Mathematical Model of Estradiol Production from Ultrasound Data for Bovine Ovarian Follicles
title_full_unstemmed A Mathematical Model of Estradiol Production from Ultrasound Data for Bovine Ovarian Follicles
title_short A Mathematical Model of Estradiol Production from Ultrasound Data for Bovine Ovarian Follicles
title_sort mathematical model of estradiol production from ultrasound data for bovine ovarian follicles
topic estradiol
ovarian follicles
atresia
ultrasound
url https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/11/23/3908
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