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Exp Clin Endocrinol

Title:		Influence of conspecific males on the oestrous cycle of underfed female mice
Author(s):		Gangrade BK; Dominic CJ;
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Journal Title:		Exp Clin Endocrinol
Year:		1985
Volume:		86
Issue:		1
Page Number:		35 - 40
DOI:		10.1055/s-0029-1210470
ISSN/ISBN:		0232-7384 (Print) 0232-7384 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Female mice maintained on restricted diet (3.5, 3.0 and 2.5 gm/female/day) exhibited disturbances in the oestrous cycle which were directly related to the degree of diet restriction. Females maintained on restricted diet, 2.5 gm/day, showed complete suppression of the oestrous cycle. The presence of a conspecific male was effective in maintaining normal oestrous cycles in underfed females to some extent. It is suggested that the ability of males to maintain oestrous cycle in underfed females is due to the stimulatory influence of the male-originating pheromone on hypophysial gonadotrophin secretion"
Keywords:		"Animals Body Weight Diet *Diet, Reducing *Estrus Female Male Mice Mice, Inbred Strains Pheromones/physiology *Sexual Behavior, Animal;"
Notes:		"MedlineGangrade, B K Dominic, C J eng Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Germany 1985/08/01 Exp Clin Endocrinol. 1985 Aug; 86(1):35-40. doi: 10.1055/s-0029-1210470"