of leptin receptor mRNA in ovine corpus luteum.

Methods: Ovine ovaries were collected from abattoir and immediately were transported to the laboratory on ice. Corpus luteum pieces sliced and kept in -80 C. Total RNA was extracted and cDNA Synthesis...

of some species. Hence, laptin has a direct effect on reproduction. Aim of this study was to investigate the expression of leptin mRNA in ovine corpus luteum.

Methods: Ovine ovaries were collected from abattoir and immediately were transported...

of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis have been established. Moreover, the direct and local effect of leptin on bovine oocyte maturation and corpus luteum function has been determined.

Objectives: Due to species differences, this study was designed...