MC2R/MRAP2 activation could affect bovine ovarian steroidogenesis potential after ACTH treatment

Etchevers, Lucas; Belotti, Eduardo Matías; Díaz, Pablo Uriel; Rodríguez, Fernanda Mariel; Rey, Florencia; Salvetti, Natalia Raquel; Ortega, Hugo Héctor; Amweg, Ayelén Noelia

doi:10.1016/j.theriogenology.2021.08.020

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“…ACTH also have extra adrenal functions and MC2R mRNA has been found in the brain and blood cells of mice and brain of fish ( Klovins et al, 2004 ; Nimura et al, 2006 ). In addition, MC2R is also expressed in the ovaries and testes of rainbow trout fish ( Aluru and Vijayan 2008 ) and in bovine ovary ( Etchevers et al, 2021 ). Therefore, the effect of ACTH on egg production may be mediated through its receptors in the ovaries; however, there is need for further research to confirm this prospect in birds.…”

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confidence: 99%