New molecular variants of hypothalamus–pituitary–gonad axis genes and their association with early puberty phenotype in Bos taurus indicus (Nellore)

MP Milazzotto, P Rahal, M Nichi, T Miranda-Neto… - Livestock Science, 2008 - Elsevier
Endocrine system plays a major role in the control of reproductive functions which are
regulated by the hypothalamus–pituitary–gonad axis and its interactions. FSH and LH …

[HTML][HTML] Meta-Analysis of Heifer Traits Identified Reproductive Pathways in Bos indicus Cattle

MS Tahir, LR Porto-Neto, C Gondro, OB Shittu… - Genes, 2021 - mdpi.com
Fertility traits measured early in life define the reproductive potential of heifers. Knowledge of
genetics and biology can help devise genomic selection methods to improve heifer fertility …

Cloning and expression analysis of the follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR) gene in the reproductive axis of female yaks (Bos grunniens)

Y Xia, Q Wang, XD He, Y Chen, MT JiGe… - Domestic animal …, 2020 - Elsevier
Follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR) plays a central role in promoting follicle
maturation through the follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)-mediated cAMP pathway in …

[HTML][HTML] Assessing the association of single nucleotide polymorphisms in thyroglobulin gene with age of puberty in bulls

ME Fernández, DE Goszczynski, AJ Prando… - Journal of Animal …, 2014 - Springer
Puberty is a stage of sexual development determined by the interaction of many loci and
environmental factors. Identification of genes contributing to genetic variation in this …

Transcriptome analyses identify five transcription factors differentially expressed in the hypothalamus of post-versus prepubertal Brahman heifers

MRS Fortes, LT Nguyen, M Weller… - Journal of Animal …, 2016 - academic.oup.com
Puberty onset is a developmental process influenced by genetic determinants, environment,
and nutrition. Mutations and regulatory gene networks constitute the molecular basis for the …

[HTML][HTML] Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSHβ) gene polymorphisms and associations with reproductive traits in Rex rabbits

X Niu, GB Martin, W Liu, MA Henryon, K Ren - Animal reproduction science, 2019 - Elsevier
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) stimulates granulosa cell proliferation and controls the
development and maturation of oocytes. In this study with Rex rabbit, there was exploration …

Physiological and genomic insight into neuroendocrine regulation of puberty in gilts

CA Lents, AN Lindo, SM Hileman… - Domestic Animal …, 2020 - Elsevier
The timing of pubertal attainment in gilts is a critical factor for pork production and is an early
indicator of future reproductive potential. Puberty, defined as age at first standing estrus in …

[HTML][HTML] Role of early life nutrition on regulating the hypothalamic–anterior pituitary–testicular axis of the bull

AM English, DA Kenny, CJ Byrne, H Sauerwein… - …, 2018 - rep.bioscientifica.com
The objective of this study was to examine the effect of nutrition during the first 18 weeks of
life on the physiological and transcriptional functionality of the hypothalamic (arcuate …

Polymorphisms and genes associated with puberty in heifers

MRS Fortes, LT Nguyen, LRP Neto, A Reverter… - Theriogenology, 2016 - Elsevier
Puberty onset is a multifactorial process influenced by genetic determinants and
environmental conditions, especially nutritional status. Genes, genetic variations, and …

Expression of functional follicle-stimulating hormone receptor and luteinizing hormone/chorionic gonadotrophin receptor in oviduct and uterus in prepubertal gilts

H Liang, L Chen, Z Liu, X Zhou - Livestock Science, 2012 - Elsevier
The presence of the FSHR and LH/CGR in nongonadal tissues of reproductive tracts during
estrus has been reported. But localization study for FSHR in the endometrium has not been …