Induced differentiation of stem cells into androgen-secreting cells / 中华男科学杂志
National Journal of Andrology
;
(12): 753-756, 2015.
Article
in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-276023
ABSTRACT
Leydig cells are the major source of androgens in males. Stem cells can be induced to differentiate into androgen-secreting Leydig like cells, whose functions are regulated by the hypothalamus and pituitary, so that they precisely secret the necessary hormones to maintain physiological function. Therefore, the establishment of an effective protocol to induce the differentiation of stem cells into androgen-secreting cells is very helpful for the treatment of hypogonadism caused by abnormalities of Leydig cells. This review outlines the recent findings concerning the differentiation of stem cells into androgen-secreting cells.
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Main subject:
Physiology
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Pituitary Gland
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Stem Cells
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Therapeutics
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Cell Differentiation
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Bodily Secretions
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Cell Biology
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Hypogonadism
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Hypothalamus
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Androgens
Type of study:
Practice guideline
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
National Journal of Andrology
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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