Chatdarong, K. 2003. Reproductive physiology of the female cat, with special reference to cervical patency, sperm distribution and hysterography. Doctoral dissertation. ISSN: 1401-6257, ISBN: 91-576-6395-5. Ovarian cyclicity induces considerable changes in morphology, physiology and function of the reproductive organs in animals. This thesis aimed to study reproductive physiology of the female ...

Orexin A and B are hypothalamic peptides involved in the control of food intake, sleep patterns, autonomic and neuroendocrine systems. The biological actions of orexins are mediated via two G-protein coupled receptors, termed orexin receptor 1 (OX1R) and orexin receptor 2 (OX2R). The present study analyzed mRNA and protein expressions of OX1R and OX2R in porcine hypothalamic structures engaged ...

Uterine function is primarily controlled by the combined actions of oestrogen and progesterone working through their cognate nuclear receptors. The mechanism of establishment of pregnancy in the mare is of interest because it involves prolonged pre-attachment and conceptus migration phases, and both invasive and non-invasive placental cell types, and as such has been an important comparative mo...

()estrogens show a variety of effects on the mammalian corpus luteum, depending on the stage of the oestrous cycle at which they are administered. This report discusses an investigation of the effect of a single injection of either mg oestradiol benzoate or 5mg oestradiol valerate, at all stages of the cycle in the cyclic cow. The concentration of plasma progesterone in daily peripheral blood s...