The effect of orexin A on CYP17A1 and CYP19A3 expression and on oestradiol, oestrone and testosterone secretion in the porcine uterus during early pregnancy and the oestrous cycle
Orexin A affects uterine steroidogenesis during early pregnancy and the cycle. Orexin A effect on uterine steroidogenesis is dependent on the stage of pregnancy. Orexin A may affect pregnancy establishment via uterine steroidogenesis modulation.