An investigation of the relationship between oestradiol and mineralisation of red deer (Cervus elaphus) antlers : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Applied Science at Lincoln University

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An investigation of the relationship between oestradiol and mineralisation of red deer (Cervus elaphus) antlers : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Applied Science at Lincoln University

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Two studies were carried out to determine the mode of action of oestradiol (E₂) on terminal mineralisation of red deer (Cervus elaphus) antlers. The first study aimed to localise oestrogen receptors (ER) to specific regions of the antler. Partially grown antlers were removed from red deer stags, the skin was peeled off and tissue samples were taken as follows: tip (containing undifferentiated mesenchymal tissue and cartilage), periosteum from the shaft, cartilage (including some perichondrium...

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Thesis

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Masters

Date created

1992

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https://hdl.handle.net/10182/16516

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red deer / Cervas elaphus / oestradiol / bone mineralisation / antler tissue / Animal growth and development / Vertebrate biology / Analytical biochemistry

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