Potential FSH-mediated molecular pathway to regulate follicle development in striped hamsters (Cricetulus barabensis) supported by strong correlative evidence.

ABSTRACT:

Scientific background

Rational control of rodent populations is crucial for maintaining ecosystem balance and mitigating agricultural economic losses. Follicle development plays a pivotal role in determining animal population abundance, and photoperiod serves as the primary environmental cue affecting this process. Investigating the mechanisms through which photoperiod influences follicle development in the striped hamster (Cricetulus barabensis) offers a promising molecular target for the effective and sustainable management of rodent populations.

Methodology

This study employed hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining to evaluate ovarian developmental status under different photoperiods, including quantification of follicles at various developmental stages and the number and th

SUBMITTER: Xue H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12747357 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature