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Ghrelin Is Present in Pig Ovarian Follicles at Different Development Stages

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The takeaway

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 finding

Ghrelin 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?
Ghrelin Is Present in Pig Ovarian Follicles at Different Development Stages
What was 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.

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