Ghrelin modulated steroidogenesis and cell proliferation in prepubertal porcine ovarian follicles, establishing ghrelin's direct role in ovarian function and reproductive development.
Key findingGhrelin modulated steroidogenesis (progesterone, estradiol) and cell proliferation in prepubertal porcine ovarian follicles, establishing a direct ova
What the researchers found
Ghrelin modulated steroidogenesis (progesterone, estradiol) and cell proliferation in prepubertal porcine ovarian follicles, establishing a direct ovarian ghrelin system with implications for reproductive development and fertility.
Why it matters
Relevant for neuropeptides, fertility.
How the study worked
in-vitro study.
What this study cannot tell us
See abstract.
How to read the evidence
preliminary evidence.
When this study was published
Published in 2008.
The bigger picture
Advances peptide research.
Questions still open
- Further research needed.
- Clinical translation to evaluate.
Common questions
What was studied?
What was found?
Read the original research
Modulatory effect of ghrelin in prepubertal porcine ovarian follicles.
Journal of physiology and pharmacology : an official journal of the Polish Physiological Society, 59(4), 781-93
Citation
Rak, A; Gregoraszczuk, E L. (2008). Modulatory effect of ghrelin in prepubertal porcine ovarian follicles.. Journal of physiology and pharmacology : an official journal of the Polish Physiological Society, 59(4), 781-93.