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Effects of Crocin on The Pituitary-Gonadal Axis and Hypothalamic Kiss-1 Gene Expression in Female Wistar Rats.

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Abstract
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Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) has been traditionally used as a spice for coloring and flavoring in some countries cuisine. One of the main components of saffron is Crocin. Recent research have shown that crocin has various pharmacological effects. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of crocin on the Pituitary-Gonadal axis and Kiss-1 gene expression in hypothalamus and ovarian tissue organization in female Wistar rats.

Year of Publication
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2018
Journal
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International journal of fertility & sterility
Volume
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12
Issue
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1
Number of Pages
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56-60
ISSN Number
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2008-076X
DOI
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10.22074/ijfs.2018.5139
Short Title
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Int J Fertil Steril
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