Publications by authors named "Lynda Lakabi"
Anat Histol Embryol
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on the seasonal reproductive changes in the gerbil (Gerbillus gerbillus), particularly in male anatomy and behavior during breeding and resting seasons.
- During the breeding season, the testes are active with abundant sperm, and there is high expression of the G-protein-coupled oestrogen receptor 1 (GPER1) in several cell types, indicating intense spermatogenesis.
- In contrast, the resting season sees a significant reduction in testicular weight, halting of sperm production, and a changed expression pattern of GPER1, suggesting its key role in regulating these seasonal reproductive cycles.
Acta Histochem
February 2021
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the roles of androgens and estrogens in the epididymis of fat sand rats, focusing on the distribution of their receptors, particularly in the less-explored cauda region.
- Immunochemistry was used to analyze receptor presence during breeding and resting seasons, revealing distinct patterns of androgen (AR) and estrogen receptors (ESR1, ESR2) in principal and basal cells.
- Results indicate that sex steroid receptor activity varies seasonally and between different segments of the epididymis, suggesting a regulatory role for androgens and estrogens in reproductive functions.
