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Unique morphological characteristics in the ovary of cotton rat (Sigmodon hispidus).
The Journal of reproduction and development - 22 Dec 2020
Islam Md Rashedul, Ichii Osamu, Nakamura Teppei, Irie Takao, Masum Md Abdul, Hosotani Marina, Otani Yuki, Elewa Yaser Hosny Ali, Kon Yasuhiro
Abstract excerpt
Cotton rats (Sigmodon hispidus, CRs) are commonly used as animal models in biomedical research. However, the reproductive characteristics and ovarian development in the CRs has not been widely investigated. We have previously shown that female CRs, in particular, show several unique phenotypes associated with the urogenital system, such as chronic kidney disease and pyometra. Our investigation revealed unique...
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