Pre- and postnatal nutritional histories influence reproductive maturation and ovarian function in the rat

Background While prepubertal nutritional influences appear to play a role in sexual maturation, there is a need to clarify the potential contributions of maternal and childhood influences in setting the tempo of reproductive maturation. In the present study we employed an established model of nutri...

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Main Authors: Sloboda, Deborah M. (Author), Howie, J. Howie (Author), Pleasants, Anthony (Author), Gluckman, Peter D. (Author), Vickers, Mark H. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2009-08-25.
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