Domestic Animal Endocrinology
Volume 39, Issue 2 , Pages 116-130 , August 2010

Expression of luteal estrogen receptor, interleukin-1, and apoptosis-associated genes after PGF2α administration in rabbits at different stages of pseudopregnancy

  • M. Maranesi

      Affiliations

    • Department of Veterinary Biopathological Science, Laboratory of Biotechnology, Section of Physiology, University of Perugia, Italy
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  • M. Zerani

      Affiliations

    • School of Veterinary Medicine Science, University of Camerino, Matelica, Italy
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  • L. Lilli

      Affiliations

    • Department of Veterinary Biopathological Science, Laboratory of Biotechnology, Section of Physiology, University of Perugia, Italy
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  • C. Dall'Aglio

      Affiliations

    • Section of Anatomy, University of Perugia, Italy
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  • G. Brecchia

      Affiliations

    • Department of Veterinary Biopathological Science, Laboratory of Biotechnology, Section of Physiology, University of Perugia, Italy
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  • A. Gobbetti

      Affiliations

    • School of Bioscence and Biotechnology, University of Camerino, Italy
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  • C. Boiti

      Affiliations

    • Department of Veterinary Biopathological Science, Laboratory of Biotechnology, Section of Physiology, University of Perugia, Italy
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Department of Veterinary Biopathological Science, University of Perugia, S. Costanzo 4, I-06126 Perugia, Italy; Phone: +39-075-5857639; Fax: +39-075-5857654

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doi: 10.1016/j.domaniend.2010.03.001

Domestic Animal Endocrinology
Volume 39, Issue 2 , Pages 116-130 , August 2010

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