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Iron overload induces hypogonadism in male mice via extrahypothalamic mechanisms.
Molecular and cellular endocrinology - 15 Oct 2017
Macchi Chiara, Steffani Liliana, Oleari Roberto, Lettieri Antonella, Valenti Luca, Dongiovanni Paola, Romero-Ruiz Antonio, Tena-Sempere Manuel, Cariboni Anna, Magni Paolo, Ruscica Massimiliano
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Iron overload leads to multiple organ damage including endocrine organ dysfunctions. Hypogonadism is the most common non-diabetic endocrinopathy in primary and secondary iron overload syndromes. AIM: To explore the molecular determinants of iron overload-induced hypogonadism with specific focus on hypothalamic derangements. A dysmetabolic male murine model fed iron-enriched diet (IED) and cell-based...
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