Arginine Enhances Ovarian Antioxidant Capability via Nrf2/Keap1 Pathway during the Luteal Phase in Ewes.

ABSTRACT: This study evaluated the effect of arginine (Arg) on ovarian antioxidant capability during the luteal phase in ewes. A total of 108 multiparous Hu sheep at two years of age were randomly allocated to three groups: a control group (CG), a restriction group (RG), and an Arg group (AG), with six replicates per group and six ewes per replicate. Our results showed that the end body weight was significantly decreased in the RG group (p < 0.05), while the Arg addition reversed this reduction. The estrous cycle days were significantly increased in the RG group (p < 0.05), while Arg addition reversed this time extension. Compared with the control group, restricting feeding could significantly enhance the number of small follicles (SF), total follicles (TF), large corpora lutea, and the SF/TF (p < 0

SUBMITTER: Ma Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9404438 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature