Kisspeptin-54 injection induces a physiological luteinizing hormone surge and ovulation in mice
C. M. Owen, Xiang Zhou, Daniel J. Bernard, Laurinda A. Jaffe
Abstract
Intraperitoneal injection of kisspeptin-54 induces a surge-like release of luteinizing hormone that stimulates ovulation in mice.
Topics & Concepts
KisspeptinOvulationLuteinizing hormoneBiologyEndocrinologyInternal medicineSurgeIntraperitoneal injectionHormoneMedicineMeteorologyPhysicsHypothalamic control of reproductive hormonesPlant Reproductive BiologyOvarian function and disorders