effects of ghrelin on ovary histology in Barbus sharpeyi

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 histomet...

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Published in:Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition 2011-10, Vol.95 (5), p.599-602
Main Authors: Mabudi, H, Jamili, S, Majd, N. E, Vosoughi, G, Fatemi, M. R, Rashed, S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Barbus
Barbus sharpeyi
Chromatin
Cyprinidae - anatomy & histology
Female
fish
follicle
Freshwater
ghrelin
Ghrelin - pharmacology
Histology
Oocytes - cytology
Oocytes - drug effects
Oocytes - physiology
ovarian follicles
ovary
Ovary - anatomy & histology
Ovary - drug effects
Vitellogenesis - drug effects
Vitellogenesis - physiology
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0931-2439
1439-0396
DOI:10.1111/j.1439-0396.2010.01089.x