Exogenous estradiol enhances apoptosis in regressing post-partum rat corpora lutea possibly mediated by prolactin
Abstract Background In pregnant rats, structural luteal regression takes place after parturition and is associated with cell death by apoptosis.We have recently shown that the hormonal environment is responsible for the fate of the corpora lutea (CL).Changing the levels of circulating hormones in post-partum rats, either by injecting androgen, prog