Ssc-MiR-21-5p and Ssc-MiR-615 Regulates the Proliferation and Apoptosis of Leydig Cells by Targeting SOX5

Leydig cells (LCs) are the predominant cells of androgen production, which plays key roles in spermatogenesis and maintaining male secondary sexual characteristics. Abnormal development of LCs affects androgen levels in vivo, affects fertility and may even lead to infertility. Little is known about...

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Main Authors: Qi Tang, Yanghai Zhang, Linxiu Yue, Hongying Ren, Chuanying Pan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Series:Cells
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/11/14/2253