D.M. MAGALHÃES1*, V.R. ARAÚJO1, I.B. LIMA-VERDE1, M.H.T. MATOS1, R.C. SILVA2, C.M. LUCCI2, S.N. BÁO2, C.C. CAMPELLO1, J.R. FIGUEIREDO1
BIOCELL, Vol.33, No.2, pp. 91-97, 2009, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2009.33.091
Abstract Porcine pituitary follicle stimulating hormone (pFSH) is known to regulate the production of growth factors that have an essential role in early foliculogenesis. However, the effects of different preparations of pFSH on the survival and development of caprine follicles are not yet known. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of different pFSH (Stimufol® and Folltropin®) on the in vitro survival and growth of caprine preantral follicles. Pieces of caprine ovarian tissues were cultured for either one or seven days in a supplemented Minimum Essential Medium, alone or containing either Stimufol® (50 ng/mL) or Folltropin®… More >