Publications by authors named "Edna S S Albernaz"
The prostate is an important gland that contributes to the male reproductive process, producing secretions that are essential for maintaining ideal conditions for the survival of sperm. Studies indicate a wide variation in the occurrence, morphology, and physiology of this gland in mammals, especially in bats, with this variation being related not only to the number of regions and their degree of compaction/lobulation but also to fluctuations in their functioning throughout the year. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the annual morphological and physiological variations of the male prostate of Artibeus lituratus and analyze their responses to annual abiotic variations and hormonal control.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArtibeus lituratus is a frugivorous bat that directly assists in the restoration of degraded habitats through the effective dispersion of seeds and fruits. Given its great importance, this work aimed to evaluate the uterine hormonal control of A. lituratus during its different reproductive phases.
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- Bats are found all over the world, but there's limited research on the male reproductive accessory glands (RAGs) in these animals, particularly in the species Artibeus lituratus.
- The study identifies that the RAGs of A. lituratus consist of a complex including a prostate with two regions (ventral and dorsal), Littre glands, and bulbourethral glands, each with distinct morphological features.
- The ventral prostatic region has a unique holocrine secretion, while the dorsal region shows a typical pseudo-stratified epithelium, indicating significant differences in their functions and structures.