Effects of crocin on the pituitary-gonadal axis and hypothalamic kiss-1 gene expression in female wistar rats

ABSTRACT

Background: Saffron [Crocus sativus L.] has been traditionally used as a spice for coloring and flavoring in some countries cuisine. One of the main components of saffron is Crocin. Recent research have shown that crocin has various pharmacological effects. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of crocin on the Pituitary-Gonadal axis and Kiss-1 gene expression in hypothalamus and ovarian tissue organization in female Wistar rats