Immunohistochemical localization of steroidogenic enzymes in corpus luteum of wild sika deer during early mating season.
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We analyzed the localization of steroidogenic enzymes (P450 scc, 3 beta HSD, P450 arom and P450 c17) in the corpora lutea of two Hokkaido sika deer (Cervus nippon yesoensis) during the early mating season. Two corpora lutea were found in each female and the timing of formation of the corpora lutea seemed different. P450 scc, and 3 beta HSD, positive luteal cells were found in both corpora lutea. The existence of two functional corpora lutea from the early mating season through pregnancy suggests that progesterone secreted by two or more corpora lutea is necessary for maintenance of pregnancy in sika deer.
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Immunohistochemical localization ofsteroidogenic enzymes in corpus luteum
We analyzed the localizatien ofsteroidogenic enzymes (P450 scc, 3 B HSD, P450 arorn and P450 c17) in the corpora lutea oftwo Hokkaido sika deer (Cervus nippon oresoensis) during the early mating season. Two corpora lutea were found in each female and the timing of formation of the corpora lutea seemed diflbrent. P450 scc, and 3 B HSD, positive luteal cells were fbund in both corpora lutea. The ...
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Japanese journal of veterinary research
دوره 51 3-4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004