Authors : JoonHyuk Sohn and Junpei Kimura
Abstract: The localization of GRP in the uterus and/or placenta of non-pregnant or pregnant Sika deer was studied immunohistochemically. The strong immunoreactions were identified in the supra-nuclear region of the epithelial cells of the uterine glands of the placenta, however, no reaction was observed in the uterus of non-pregnant or immature animals. GRP may play an important role as the critical signals or nutrients for the growth of fetus in the synepitheliochorial placenta.
JoonHyuk Sohn and Junpei Kimura, 2012. Gastrin-Releasing Peptide (GRP) in the Uteroplacenta of the Sika Deer (Cervus nippon). Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 11: 1771-1773.