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β-Endorphin Induction by Psychological Stress Promotes Leydig Cell Apoptosis through p38 MAPK Pathway in Male Rats
16 Oct 2019
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Psychological stress (PS) disturbs the reproductive endocrine system and promotes male infertility, but the underlying pathogenic mechanisms have not been extensively studied. This study aimed to uncover the mechanisms of PS-induced male reproductive related abnormalities subjected to a 'terrified sound' exposure. Male rats subjected to PS displayed slow growth, decreased sperm quality, abnormal levels of the...
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