Variations in maternal care alter corticosterone and 17beta-estradiol levels, estrous cycle and folliculogenesis and stimulate the expression of estrogen receptors alpha and beta in the ovaries of UCh rats

• Main Authors: Amorim João PA (Author), Chuffa Luiz GA (Author), Teixeira Giovana R (Author), Mendes Leonardo O (Author), Fioruci Beatriz A (Author), Martins Otávio A (Author), Júnior Wílson (Author), Anselmo-Franci Janete A (Author), Pinheiro Patricia FF (Author), Martinez Marcelo (Author), Martinez Francisco E (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Variations in maternal care are associated with neonatal stress, hormonal disturbances and reproductive injuries during adulthood. However, the effects of these variations on sex hormones and steroid receptors during ovary developmen...