Search for dissertations about: "Coturnix"
Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the word Coturnix.
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1. Genomic and Peptidomic Characterization of the Developing Avian Brain
Abstract : Chicken and Japanese quail are commonly used models in developmental and sex specific neuroendocrine research. There is relatively little known about the mechanisms behind their sex specific brain development, especially regarding the impact of the sex chromosomes (male: ZZ, female ZW) in relation to gonadal hormones. READ MORE
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2. Roles of ERα and ERβ in Normal and Disrupted Sex Differentiation in Japanese Quail
Abstract : Exposure to xenoestrogens during development has been shown to impair sexual differentiation in various species. The major aim of this thesis was to elucidate the respective roles of the two estrogen receptors ERα and ERβ in normal and disrupted differentiation of sex organs and copulatory behavior in the Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica). READ MORE
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3. Endocrine modulators and sexual differentiation in Japanese quail : With emphasis on the neuroendocrine system
Abstract : Chemical disruption of the endocrine system in various animal species is currently attracting considerable interest, but avian models are not yet widely used in studying endocrine disturbances. This thesis shows the occurrence of alterations in sexual behavior and reproductive organs in adult Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) following embryonic exposure to estrogen-like chemicals. READ MORE