Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Abstract
ß-Carotene is present in extremely high concentrations in bovine corpus luteum. The aim of this study was to examine the extent of the seasonal variation in concentrations of luteal ß-carotene in cows. A total of 102 corpora lutea collected throughout all 12 months of the year were analysed by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The mean ß-carotene concentration of the luteal tissues was 58.7 ± 4.5 µg/g. Bovine corpora lutea collected in the warmer months (May-Oct.) contained significantly (P
DOI
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Keywords
Carotene, corpus luteum, bovine.
First Page
165
Last Page
168
Recommended Citation
ARIKAN, Ş, & RODWAY, R. G (2001). Seasonal Variation in Bovine Luteal Concentrations of ß-Carotene. Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences 25 (2): 165-168. https://doi.org/-
