- Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
- Vol: 25 Issue: 2
- Seasonal Variation in Bovine Luteal Concentrations of ß-Carotene
Seasonal Variation in Bovine Luteal Concentrations of ß-Carotene
Authors : Şevket Arikan
Pages : 165-168
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Publication Date : 9999-12-31
Article Type : Makaleler
Abstract :ß-Carotene is present in extremely high concentrations in bovine corpus luteum. The aim of this study was to examine the extent of the seasonal variation in concentrations of luteal ß-carotene in cows. A total of 102 corpora lutea collected throughout all 12 months of the year were analysed by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The mean ß-carotene concentration of the luteal tissues was 58.7 ± 4.5 µg/g. Bovine corpora lutea collected in the warmer months (May-Oct.) contained significantly (PKeywords : Carotene, corpus luteum, bovine.