Temporal relationships of GH, IGF-I and fructosamine concentrations in pregnant Spanish Purebred mares: a substantial contribution from the hormonal standpoint

Growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor (IGF-I) exert essential functions to maintain an adequate metabolic activity for correct placental and fetal development. Although fructosamine (FRUCT) is used in clinical evaluation to assess the glycaemic state, the relationships between GH, IGF-I and FRUCT remain unknown in the mare. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to evaluate the relationships among these parameters in pregnant mares. A total of 30 healthy Spanish Purebred mares, with an age range of 9.33 ± 3.31 years, were studied during the 11 months of gestation.

Source: Theriogenology - May 30, 2018 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: K. Satu é, M. Marcilla, P. Medica, C. Cravana, E. Fazio Source Type: research