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Effects of selenium and glutathione peroxidase on the biosynthesis of prostaglandin E₂ and F₂α by the ram vesicular gland

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Abdelgadir, Salaheldin Eltigani

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This study was conducted to investigate the involvement of selenium and glutathione peroxidase in prostaglandin biosynthesis by the ram vesicular gland. Vesicular glands were collected from healthy intact rams covering a wide range of selenium nutrition and were analyzed for selenium concentrations, glutathione peroxidase activities and levels of prostaglandin E₂...

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Masters Thesis

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Salaheldin Eltigani Abdelgadir A THESIS Submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of
Glutathione peroxidase and selenium distribution in semen and reproductive tissues of farm animals

Creator:

Alabi, Nathaniel Sigismund

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This study was conducted to investigate the distribution of glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and selenium in semen of the boar, bull, ram and stallion, and in the reproductive tissues of the boar, bull and ram. The effect of repeated noncryoprotective freeze-thawing on GSH-Px activity was also studied. Both hydrogen peroxide (H₂0₂)...

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Masters Thesis

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Salaheldin Abdelgadir, my colleague and trusted friend, for his moral support. Finally, I wish to extend my