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Effect of conspecifics on sexual maturation in female European pine voles (Pitymys subterraneus).

Abstract
Using the number of large ovarian follicles (Type 8) as an indicator of sexual maturation we found that urinary compounds released by adult males accelerated puberty while urine from females suppressed hormonal activity in juvenile female European pine voles. The release of chemosignals that delayed puberty of juvenile females was not influenced by ovarian hormones; urine from ovariectomized females was as effective as urine from unoperated animals.
AuthorsJ Frankiewicz, A Marchlewska-Koj
JournalJournal of reproduction and fertility (J Reprod Fertil) Vol. 74 Issue 1 Pg. 153-6 (May 1985) ISSN: 0022-4251 [Print] England
PMID3894652 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
Chemical References
  • Pheromones
  • Sex Attractants
Topics
  • Animals
  • Arvicolinae (physiology)
  • Castration
  • Female
  • Male
  • Ovary (growth & development)
  • Pheromones (physiology)
  • Sex Attractants (physiology, urine)
  • Sexual Maturation

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