Hormones and growth factors involved in supplying offspring: Insights from fish to mammals

Key Points

• The regulation of offspring supply depends on various hormones and growth factors across species, from fish to mammals.
• Significant interactions between these molecular pathways support developmental processes during gestation and beyond.
• Assessment using comparative analysis reveals similarities in physiological systems underlying offspring development in diverse taxa.
• Understanding these mechanisms may enable advancements in veterinary and medical practices related to reproductive health.