J C Sadeu

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and nerve growth factor (NGF) are intra-ovarian signalling peptides that are important in follicle development and oocyte maturation. In the ovary, neurotrophin expression is regulated by gonadotroph…

Reproductive function and fertility are thought to be compromised by behaviors such as cigarette smoking, substance abuse, and alcohol consumption; however, the strength of these associations are uncertain. Furthermore, the reproductive sys…