Expression and function of G-protein-coupled receptorsin the male reproductive tract

Expression and function of G-protein-coupled receptorsin the male reproductive tract

This review focuses on the expression and function of muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (mAChRs), α1-adrenoceptors and relaxin receptors in the male reproductive tract. The localization and differential expression of mAChR and α1-adrenoceptor subtypes in specific compartments of t...

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Main Authors: Maria Christina W. Avellar, Maria Fatima M. Lázari, Catarina S. Porto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academia Brasileira de Ciências 2009-09-01
Series:Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências
Subjects:
receptores muscarínicos
adrenoceptores α1
receptores para relaxina
sistema reprodutor masculino
muscarinic acetylcholine receptors
α1-adrenoceptors
relaxin receptors
male reproductive tract
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