Ghrelin was detected in prepubertal pig ovarian follicles at varying levels across developmental stages, confirming a local ovarian ghrelin system that may regulate follicle development and fertility.
Key findingGhrelin was detected in prepubertal pig ovarian follicles at varying levels across developmental stages, confirming a local ovarian ghrelin system tha
What the researchers found
Ghrelin was detected in prepubertal pig ovarian follicles at varying levels across developmental stages, confirming a local ovarian ghrelin system that may regulate follicle development and fertility.
Why it matters
Relevant for peptide research.
How the study worked
research study.
What this study cannot tell us
See abstract.
How to read the evidence
emerging evidence.
When this study was published
Published in 2009.
The bigger picture
Advances peptide research.
Questions still open
- Further research needed.
Common questions
What was studied?
What was found?
Read the original research
Ghrelin levels in prepubertal pig ovarian follicles.
Acta veterinaria Hungarica, 57(1), 109-13
Citation
Rak, Agnieszka; Gregoraszczuk, Ewa Ł. (2009). Ghrelin levels in prepubertal pig ovarian follicles.. Acta veterinaria Hungarica, 57(1), 109-13. https://doi.org/10.1556/AVet.57.2009.1.11