Ghrelin Modulates Ovarian Follicle Development: A Role in Reproductive Function
Ghrelin modulated steroidogenesis and cell proliferation in prepubertal porcine ovarian follicles, establishing ghrelin's direct role in ovarian function and reproductive development.
Quick Facts
What This Study 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.
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How They Did This
in-vitro study.
Why This Research Matters
Relevant for neuropeptides, fertility.
The Bigger Picture
Advances peptide research.
What This Study Doesn't Tell Us
See abstract.
Questions This Raises
- ?Further research needed.
- ?Clinical translation to evaluate.
Trust & Context
- Key Stat:
- Key finding Ghrelin modulated steroidogenesis (progesterone, estradiol) and cell proliferation in prepubertal porcine ovarian follicles, establishing a direct ova
- Evidence Grade:
- preliminary evidence.
- Study Age:
- Published in 2008.
- Original Title:
- Modulatory effect of ghrelin in prepubertal porcine ovarian follicles.
- Published In:
- Journal of physiology and pharmacology : an official journal of the Polish Physiological Society, 59(4), 781-93 (2008)
- Authors:
- Rak, A, Gregoraszczuk, E L
- Database ID:
- RPEP-01406
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What was studied?
Ghrelin Modulates Ovarian Follicle Development: A Role in Reproductive Function
What was found?
Ghrelin modulated steroidogenesis and cell proliferation in prepubertal porcine ovarian follicles, establishing ghrelin's direct role in ovarian function and reproductive development.
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Cite This Study
https://rethinkpeptides.com/research/RPEP-01406APA
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.
MLA
Rak, A, et al. "Modulatory effect of ghrelin in prepubertal porcine ovarian follicles.." Journal of physiology and pharmacology : an official journal of the Polish Physiological Society, 2008.
RethinkPeptides
RethinkPeptides Research Database. "Modulatory effect of ghrelin in prepubertal porcine ovarian ..." RPEP-01406. Retrieved from https://rethinkpeptides.com/research/rak-2008-modulatory-effect-of-ghrelin
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