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. 2011 Oct;95(5):599-602.
doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2010.01089.x. Epub 2011 Jan 28.

The effects of ghrelin on ovary histology in Barbus sharpeyi

H Mabudi  1 , S Jamili, N E Majd, G Vosoughi, M R Fatemi, S Rashed
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The effects of ghrelin on ovary histology in Barbus sharpeyi

H Mabudi et al. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl). 2011 Oct.

Abstract

Ghrelin is expressed in key cells of the female reproductive organ in several species of fishes. It has a role in the control of fertility. In the present study, the histological effect of ghrelin on 48 female Barbus sharpeyi was tested. Twenty-four hours later, microscopic observations and histometric counting was done. The results indicated that ghrelin can increase the number of mature ovarian follicles and sexual maturation and reduce the average oocyte diameter.

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