Melatonin mitigates PGF-induced apoptosis during luteal regression in heat-exposed rats
Hadi Tavakolikazerooni; Hao Yu; Saif Ullah; Wael Ennab; Dagan Mao
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Submitted date:
11/02/2024
Accepted date:
04/22/2025