Melatonin alleviates ovarian function damage and oxidative stress induced by dexamethasone in the laying hens through FOXO1 signaling pathway

ABSTRACT: Oxidative stress can trigger follicular atresia, and decrease follicles quantity in each development stage, thereby alleviating reproductive activity. The induction of oxidative stress in chickens through intraperitoneal injection of dexamethasone is a reliable and stable method. Melatonin...

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Main Authors: Kang Bai, Erying Hao, Chen-xuan Huang, Qiao-xian Yue, De-He Wang, Lei Shi, Yi-fan Chen, Hui Chen, Ren-lu Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-08-01
Series:Poultry Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S003257912300264X