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The golden (Syrian) hamster as a model for the study of reproductive biology: Past, present, and future

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The golden (Syrian) hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) is a small rodent that belongs to the Cricetidae family. It has several unique features that are advantageous for the study of reproductive and… Click to show full abstract

The golden (Syrian) hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) is a small rodent that belongs to the Cricetidae family. It has several unique features that are advantageous for the study of reproductive and developmental biology, including a consistent estrous cycle (4 days), high responsiveness to conventional superovulation regimens, and the short gestation period (16 days).

Keywords: hamster model; golden syrian; study reproductive; syrian hamster; biology

Journal Title: Reproductive Medicine and Biology
Year Published: 2019

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