Cyclic changes in cortisol across the estrous cycle in parous and nulliparous Asian elephants
In the context of reproduction, glucocorticoids (GCs) are generally considered to have negative effects. However, in well-studied model species, GCs fluctuate predictability across the estrous cycles, and short-term increases promote healthy ovarian function. Reproductive challenges have plagued cap...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Bioscientifica Ltd
2014
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3987288/ |