Vitellogenin offsets oxidative costs of reproduction in female painted dragon lizards
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DOI: 10.1242/jeb.221630
Abstract: ABSTRACT Vitellogenesis (‘yolking’ of follicles) is a bioenergetically costly stage of reproduction requiring enlargement of the liver to produce vitellogenin (VTG) yolk precursor proteins, which are transported and deposited at the ovary. VTG may, however,… read more here.
Keywords: dragon lizards; painted dragon; vtg; oxidative costs ... See more keywords