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Synergistic effect of follicle-stimulating hormone receptor and androgen receptor gene variants on semen quality.
Andrologia - 1 Oct 2013
Lazaros L, Xita N, Takenaka A, Sofikitis N, Makrydimas G, Stefos T, Kosmas I, Zikopoulos K, Hatzi E, Georgiou I
Abstract excerpt
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), interacting with its receptor (FSHR), participates in the production of spermatozoa and androgens. Androgens exert their effects on male sex determination, development and sperm production by binding to androgen receptor (AR). In the present study, we sought to explore the potential synergistic effects of FSHR and AR gene variants on sperm quality. 200 oligozoospermic and 250...
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