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This research investigates the presence and biological function of beta-endorphin in the ovarian reproductive processes of the lizard Podarcis s. sicula.

April 27, 2026Open Access

Presence and steroidogenetic activity of beta-endorphin in the ovary of the lizard, Podarcis s. sicula raf.

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AMA. Polzonetti Magni OCO. Carnevali GMG. Mosconi

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Randomized trial explores beta-endorphin stimulation of ovarian estrogen in Podarcis s. sicula, indicating its importance in reproduction.

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This research investigates the presence and biological function of beta-endorphin in the ovarian reproductive processes of the lizard Podarcis s. sicula.
Utilized immunocytochemical techniques to identify beta-endorphin-like cells in the ovary.
Conducted in vitro studies to evaluate the impact of beta-endorphin on estrogen production.
Employing HPLC followed by immunoassay to identify POMC-related peptides in both the pituitary and ovary.
Identified beta-endorphin-like immunoreactive cells in the granulosa layer of the ovary with seasonal variation.
Measured higher follicular estrogen production in the reproductive phase compared to winter, stimulated by picomolar amounts of beta-endorphin.
Confirmed that acetyl beta-endorphin is the primary POMC-related peptide in both the ovary and pituitary.

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Magni et al. (1994) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69eefd43fede9185760d3e68 https://doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod50.5.1057

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Randomized trial explores beta-endorphin stimulation of ovarian estrogen in Podarcis s. sicula, indicating its importance in reproduction.

Presence and steroidogenetic activity of beta-endorphin in the ovary of the lizard, Podarcis s. sicula raf.

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Presence and steroidogenetic activity of beta-endorphin in the ovary of the lizard, Podarcis s. sicula raf.

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