Publications by authors named "Renata T S Santos"
Artibeus 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.