Diethylstilbestrol Action on Leydig Cell Function and Testicular Descent

Exposure to environmental chemicals may adversely affect the endocrine system and male sexual development. Testicular descent is regulated hormonally by Leydig-cell derived testosterone and Insulin-like factor 3 (Insl3). While Insl3 is required for transabdominal descent by stimulating the...

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Main Authors: Christopher R. Cederroth, Serge Nef
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: Swiss Chemical Society 2008-05-01
Series:CHIMIA
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Online Access:https://chimia.ch/chimia/article/view/4502