Regulation of ovarian progesterone biosynthesis by androgens and estrogen in the domestic hen

The hen lays eggs on successive days and then skips a day. The laying of these eggs, hence ovulation, occurs every 26 hour. The mechanism controlling this unique ovulatory cycle has not been defined. One level of control of this unique cycle resides in the ovary, specifically the ability of the largest follicle (F$\sb1$) to secrete adequate progesterone (P$\sb4$) to induce the LH surge for ovulation. Therefore, this study focused on the regulation of P$\sb4$ synthesis in F$\sb1$ as a critical event prior to ovulation.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Animal Sciences

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Lee, Hoon Taek

Contributors dc:contributor

• Bahr, Janice M.

• Biology, Animal Physiology
• Agriculture, Animal Culture and Nutrition
• Chemistry, Biochemistry

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1989 Lee, Hoon Taek

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI8924880
(UMI)AAI8924880

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/20067