The corpus luteum is an endocrine gland that synthesizes the steroid hormone
progesterone. luteinizing hormone (LH) is a key luteotropic hormone that stimulates …

This book explains the role of hormones in improving and monitoring the production,
performance, reproduction, behaviour and health of livestock animals, focusing on cattle …

Despite the importance of the mouse in biomedical research, the levels of circulating
gonadal steroids across the estrous cycle are not established with any temporal precision …

Functional ovarian cells are essential for human fertility. In the adult ovary, different cell
types ensure ovary homeostasis, enable hormonal production, and support oocyte …

During ovarian follicular development, granulosa cells proliferate and progressively
differentiate to support oocyte maturation and ovulation. To determine the underlying links …

Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common reproductive endocrine
disorder that frequently exhibits low-grade inflammation, pro-oxidant activity, and gut …

Backgrounds Diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) contributes significantly to female infertility.
Bushen Cuyun Recipe (BCR, Tradename Yueliang Yin), a product marketed in China, has …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common reproductive endocrine
disorders accompanied by obvious metabolic abnormalities. Lower-quality oocytes and …

Reproductive efficiency is a crucial factor in the economic viability of small ruminant
exploitation. In spite of this, few producers utilize the available reproductive technologies …

Background Granulosa cells play an important role in folliculogenesis, however, the role of
RNA transcripts of granulosa cells in assessing embryo quality remains unclear. Therefore …