Hepatocyte growth factor and male reproduction / 中华男科学杂志
National Journal of Andrology
;
(12): 747-752, 2015.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-276024
ABSTRACT
The hepatocyte growth factor ( HGF) is a multifunctional growth factor, which produces multiple biological effects by binding to the c-Met acceptor. This article reviews the biological properties of HGF, particularly those correlated with male reproduction, including its abilities to promote testis embryonic development, spermatogenesis, and testosterone synthesis of Leydig cells. HGF may provide a new insight into the treatment of male hypogonadism and infertility.
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Main subject:
Physiology
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Reproduction
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Spermatogenesis
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Testis
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Testosterone
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Embryology
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Hepatocyte Growth Factor
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Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-met
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Embryonic Development
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Leydig Cells
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
National Journal of Andrology
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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