Paternal cadmium exposure affects testosterone synthesis by reducing the testicular cholesterol pool in offspring mice
Cadmium(Cd) is a heavy metal that is harmful to human health. Early studies have shown that cadmium can damage testicular structure, affecting testosterone synthesis and spermatogenesis. However, the effect of paternal Cd exposure on the reproductive system of offspring remains unclear. In this stud...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2022-09-01
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Series: | Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0147651322007874 |