Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5519026 | Reproductive Biology | 2017 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
We investigated whether and to which extent plasma non-esterified fatty acids (NEFAs) are reflected in oviduct fluid (OF) using an improved ex vivo flushing method. OF and plasma NEFA concentrations were respectively 0.29 ± 0.19 and 0.31 ± 0.14 mmol/L, they didn't differ significantly (P = 0.13) and tended to be positively correlated (Pearson correlation coefficient = 0.56; P = 0.07). Results suggest that OF NEFAs mirror the concentrations seen in plasma of healthy cattle.
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Authors
Lies Jordaens, Veerle Van Hoeck, Jessie De Bie, Mario Berth, Waleed F.A. Marei, Karolien L.J. Desmet, Peter E.J. Bols, Jo L.M.R. Leroy,