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Glutathione peroxidase and selenium distribution in semen and reproductive tissues of farm animals

Creator:

Alabi, Nathaniel Sigismund

Abstract:

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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wish to express special thanks to Dr. James E. Oldfield, Dr. Frank Moore and Dr. Lee Eddleman for
Interaction of selenium with cadmium and mercury in semen and reproductive tissues: in vivo and in vitro studies

Creator:

Alabi, Nathaniel Sigismund

Abstract:

Studies were conducted to investigate the metabolism of selenium (Se) , and the influences of Se on the metabolism of cadmium (Cd) and inorganic mercury (Hg) in rats, and in ram semen in vitro. Se-deficient (-Se) or Se-adequate (+Se) rats were injected intraperitoneally with either ¹⁰⁹CdCl₂ (5 μCi/rat) or ²⁰³HgN0₃...

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Dissertation

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Horton, Stanley Miller, Frank Moore, James Oldfield and Arthur Wu showed such excel- lent cooperation
Endocrinology of fur growth and reproduction in mink

Creator:

Rose, William Jackson

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Experiments were conducted to determine: 1) the effects of exogenous melatonin and reduced photoperiod on molting and growth of the winter pelage (fur) and 2) whether changes in serum prolactin levels of treated and control mink during this same period were correlated with growth of winter fur. Adult and kit...

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Dissertation

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like to acknowledge Dr. James Oldfield, Professor of Animal Science, for serving on my graduate