ea0029oc6.2 | Female Reproductioin Basic | ICEECE2012
Luque E.
, Vincenti L.
, Stutz G.
, Santillan M.
, Ruiz R.
, Fiol de Cuneo M.
, Martini A.
Ghrelin (Ghr) acts as a link between energy balance and reproduction; hence, hyperghrelinemia reduces reproductive success. In addition, this hormone has an evident physiological role on reproduction, since Ghr and/or its receptor are synthesized by gametes/embryos and several reproductive tissues (including decidua/placenta); in addition, Ghr plasma concentration rises during gestation.The objectives of our study were to evaluate the effects of ghrelin ...