Melatonin Induces a Stimulatory Action on the Scrotal Skin Components of Soay Ram in the Non-Breeding Season

    June 2020 in “ Scientific reports ”
    Fatma El‐Zahraa A. Mustafa, Fatma M. Abdel-Maksoud, A.H.S. Hassan, Doaa M. Mokhtar
    Studysummary In this study, melatonin administration enhanced various cellular and structural features of the scrotal skin in Soay rams, including increased thickness, cell count, and gland activity.
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