Reduced fetal androgen exposure compromises Leydig cell function in adulthood

Disruption of normal fetal development can influence functioning of organs and cells in adulthood. Circumstantial evidence suggests that subtle reductions in fetal androgen production may be the cause of adult male reproductive disorders due to reduced testosterone production. The mechanisms through...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Katja J Teerds, Jaap Keijer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-04-01
Series:Asian Journal of Andrology
Online Access:http://www.ajandrology.com/article.asp?issn=1008-682X;year=2015;volume=17;issue=2;spage=219;epage=220;aulast=Teerds