Ovulation induction in rabbit does: Current knowledge and perspectives

Bosco, Alessandro Dal; Rebollar, Paloma García; Boiti, Cristiano; Zerani, Massimo; Castellini, Cesare

doi:10.1016/j.anireprosci.2011.11.007

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“…Recent studies also indicate that NGF is an ovulationinducing factor in both llamas and alpacas (Adams et al 2005;Kershaw-Young et al 2012). In rabbits, ovulation is induced by coitus through a neuroendocrine process (Dal Bosco et al 2011). However, in principle, we cannot be ruled out that an ovulatory response may be elicited by the ovulation-inducing factor existing in the seminal plasma of this species, as already found in llama and alpacas (Silva et al 2011).…”

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confidence: 81%

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Gene Expression and Localization of NGF and Its Cognate Receptors NTRK1 and NGFR in the Sex Organs of Male Rabbits

Maranesi

Zerani

Leonardi

et al. 2015

Reprod Domestic Animals

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Experiments were devised to characterize the expression of nerve growth factor, beta polypeptide (NGF), and its cognate receptors neurotrophic tyrosine kinase receptor type 1 (NTRK1) and nerve growth factor receptor (NGFR) in rabbit male sex organs, as well as the concentrations of NGF in both seminal and blood plasma of sexually mature male rabbits. Immunoreactivity and gene expression for NGF and cognate receptors were detected in testis, prostate gland and seminal vesicle. The highest levels of NGF and NTRK1 transcripts were found in the prostate, while intermediate expressions were found in the testis. NGFR transcripts were expressed at the same levels in both testis and prostate and were more abundant than in seminal vesicles. The widespread distribution of NGF in all prostate glandular cells, together with its relative high mRNA abundance, confirms that the prostate of rabbits is the main source of this neurotrophin. In conclusion, the present data suggest that the NGF system is involved in the testicular development and spermatogenesis of rabbits and that NGF may act as a potential ovulation-inducing factor being abundantly present in the seminal plasma.

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confidence: 81%

“…In rabbits, ovulation is induced by coitus through a neuro‐endocrine process (Dal Bosco et al. ). However, in principle, we cannot be ruled out that an ovulatory response may be elicited by the ovulation‐inducing factor existing in the seminal plasma of this species, as already found in llama and alpacas (Silva et al.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Gene Expression and Localization of NGF and Its Cognate Receptors NTRK1 and NGFR in the Sex Organs of Male Rabbits

Maranesi

Zerani

Leonardi

et al. 2015

Reprod Domestic Animals

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“…Thus, the mRNA expression of TRα1 and 2, TRß1 and 2, and TSHR has been reported for granulosa cells, ovarian stromal cells, and ovarian surface epithelial cells (12)(13)(14). A strong immunostaining anti-TSHR, -TRα1, and -TRß1 has been observed in the ovarian surface epithelium and in primordial, primary and secondary follicles (15)(16)(17).…”

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confidence: 87%

Distribution of thyroid hormone and thyrotropin receptors in reproductive tissues of adult female rabbits

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“…Female rabbits are induced ovulators (Dal Bosco et al, 2011;Sohn and Couto, 2012). That is, the egg does not ovulate spontaneously from the ovary, rather manual stimulation via copulation is required.…”

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confidence: 99%