Seasonal changes in endoplasmic reticulum stress and ovarian steroidogenesis in the muskrats (Ondatra zibethicus)

W Lu, Q Gao, J Wei, W **e, H Zhang, Z Yuan… - Frontiers in …, 2023‏ - frontiersin.org
Many studies have shown roles for endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS)/unfolded protein
response (UPR) signaling cascades with ovarian folliculogenesis, and oocyte maturation. In …

Seasonal expressions of the translocator protein (18 kDa), voltage-dependent anion channel, and steroidogenic acute regulatory protein in the scent glands of …

W **e, Q Gao, P Chen, H Zhang, Y Liu… - The Journal of Steroid …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Steroidogenesis machinery involves the steroidogenic acute regulatory protein (StAR),
which regulates cholesterol transfer within the mitochondria, and the transport of cholesterol …

Epithelial expression of the hormone leptin by bovine skin

F Mercati, C Dall'Aglio, L Timperi… - European Journal …, 2019‏ - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Leptin (Lep) stimulates keratinocytes to proliferate, intervenes in the wound healing and
participates to hair follicle morphogenesis and cycle. While it is secreted by skin structures …

Whole-genome sequencing of wild Siberian musk deer (Moschus moschiferus) provides insights into its genetic features

L Yi, M Dalai, R Su, W Lin, M Erdenedalai… - BMC genomics, 2020‏ - Springer
Background Siberian musk deer, one of the seven species, is distributed in coniferous
forests of Asia. Worldwide, the population size of Siberian musk deer is threatened by …

1, 25 (OH) ₂D₃ Regulates Androgen Synthesis via Transcriptional Control of Steroidogenic Enzymes and LHR in the Scented Glands of Muskrats (Ondatra …

Q Gao, X Shi, Y Liu, Y Han, Z Yuan, D Zhang… - Free Radical Biology …, 2025‏ - Elsevier
Photoperiodic changes induce seasonal variations in vitamin D 3 levels, which can affect
reproductive function. The muskrat, a seasonal breeder, possesses a pair of scented glands …

Androgen plays an important role in regulating the synthesis of pheromone in the scent gland of muskrat

Y Jiang, X Han, N Feng, W **, T Zhang… - The Journal of Steroid …, 2022‏ - Elsevier
The scent (musk) gland is an organ unique to muskrats and other scent-secreting animals,
and the pheromones (musk) synthesized and secreted by the scent gland play a role in …

Seasonal expressions of SF-1, StAR and P450scc in the scent glands of the muskrats (Ondatra zibethicus)

W **e, Z Tang, L Xu, J Zhong, H Zhang, Y Han… - The Journal of steroid …, 2020‏ - Elsevier
The steroidogenesis occurs in specific cells and tissues in the mammals which begins with
the transfer and intracellular processing of cholesterol converted to pregnenolone. This …

Characterizing seasonal transitions: Breeding-like morphology and behavior during the late non-breeding season in green anole lizards

CY Tao, JZ Harley, SL Spencer, RE Cohen - Hormones and Behavior, 2022‏ - Elsevier
Seasonally breeding animals, such as green anole lizards (Anolis carolinensis), allow for
the examination of the control of reproduction during different reproductive states. During the …

Oxytocin receptor expression in stallion testes and epididymides

Y Jung, M Yoon - Domestic Animal Endocrinology, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Endocrine, paracrine, and autocrine factors orchestrate the development and physiology of
the stallion reproductive system. Oxytocin (OXT) is one of the critical endocrine, paracrine …

Seasonal Changes in the Structure and Function of Gut Microbiota in the Muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus)

F Song, Y Xu, P Peng, H Li, R Zheng, H Zhang, Y Han… - Metabolites, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
The gut microbiota plays a crucial role in the nutrition, metabolism, and immune function of
the host animal. The muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus) is a typical seasonal breeding animal …