Publications by authors named "Meriem Ghenim"
Endocrinology
November 2017
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how exposure to a ram in spring influences luteinizing hormone (LH) secretion and ovulation in ewes through the "ram effect," with a focus on the role of kisspeptin (Kiss) neurons in this process.
- Researchers found increased activation of kisspeptin neurons in the arcuate nucleus (ARC) and preoptic area (POA) after ewes were exposed to a ram, indicating their crucial role in stimulating LH secretion.
- The use of kisspeptin antagonists showed that both ARC and POA kisspeptin neurons contribute to the increased LH secretion, with different effects observed depending on the timing and location of treatment.
