This study found that neurosteroids influence oxytocin secretion in sheep, particularly during stress and pregnancy, suggesting their role in protecting and maintaining pregnancy under harmful conditions.
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August 2021 in “Theriogenology” This study found that blocking neurosteroid synthesis in pregnant sheep increased HPA axis activity, particularly under stress, suggesting neurosteroids help modulate stress response.
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April 2013 in “Animal Production Science” This study found that manipulating maternal cortisol levels during pregnancy altered Merino sheep wool characteristics, increasing fibre length and reducing crimp frequency in the offspring.
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June 2001 in “Neuroscience Letters” This study found that finasteride increased fetal arousal activity in late gestation sheep by suppressing pregnane steroid synthesis, suggesting reduced GABAA receptor-mediated inhibition.
August 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS)” This study observed that pregnant women with severe diffuse hair loss during their last two trimesters had notably lower zinc, hemoglobin, PCV, ferritin, and vitamin B12 levels compared to non-pregnant women.