Vol 45, Supp. I (2007)
Original paper
Submitted: 2011-12-19
Published online: 2008-04-15
Histological and immunohistological aspects of the ovarian cycle of the algerian wild sand rat, Psammomys obesus Cretzschmar, 1828.
Amina Boubekri, ThĂŠrese Gernigon-Spychalowicz, Farida Khammar, Jean-Marie Exbrayat
Vol 45, Supp. I (2007)
ORIGINAL PAPERS
Submitted: 2011-12-19
Published online: 2008-04-15
Abstract
The sand rat, Psammomys obesus, is largely used as a model for studying several metabolic disorders. In order to perform breeding laboratory conditions, the reproductive function of this species was investigated. Using histological and immunohistochemical techniques, several aspects of the ovaries were studied throughout the sexual cycle. During the ovarian cycle, the different stages of folliculogenesis, from primordial to Graafian follicle, have been shown; the differentiation of both granulosa and theca cells, the formation of the antrum, cumulus oophorus and corona radiate were described. Broken follicles and corpora lutea have been observed, confirming a spontaneous ovulation in isolated females. Steroid activities were analysed using immunohistochemical techniques. Estrogen, androgen and progesterone hormones were visualized in the different compartments of the ovary.
Abstract
The sand rat, Psammomys obesus, is largely used as a model for studying several metabolic disorders. In order to perform breeding laboratory conditions, the reproductive function of this species was investigated. Using histological and immunohistochemical techniques, several aspects of the ovaries were studied throughout the sexual cycle. During the ovarian cycle, the different stages of folliculogenesis, from primordial to Graafian follicle, have been shown; the differentiation of both granulosa and theca cells, the formation of the antrum, cumulus oophorus and corona radiate were described. Broken follicles and corpora lutea have been observed, confirming a spontaneous ovulation in isolated females. Steroid activities were analysed using immunohistochemical techniques. Estrogen, androgen and progesterone hormones were visualized in the different compartments of the ovary.
Title
Histological and immunohistological aspects of the ovarian cycle of the algerian wild sand rat, Psammomys obesus Cretzschmar, 1828.
Journal
Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica
Issue
Vol 45, Supp. I (2007)
Article type
Original paper
Pages
41-49
Published online
2008-04-15
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Authors
Amina Boubekri
ThĂŠrese Gernigon-Spychalowicz
Farida Khammar
Jean-Marie Exbrayat