Role of glucocorticoid in the stress - induced suppression of testicular
steroidogenesis in adult male rats.
Alcohol interferes with testosterone production in a number of ways, including negative alteration of enzymes involved in testosterone synthesis, suppression
of steroidogenesis in the Leydig cells of the testes (yes, your balls), and a down regulation of luteinizing hormone receptors.
Inhibition of
testicular steroidogenesis by the xenoestrogen bisphenol A is associated with reduced pituitary luteinizing hormone secretion and decreased steroidogenic enzyme gene expression in rat Leydig cells.
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Steroidogenesis is the focus right now.»
The second is with the involvement of menaquinone - 4 in
steroidogenesis (the process of generating and transforming the steroids obtained from cholesterol.
The melanocortin pathway is an important participant in the regulation of skin pigmentation,
steroidogenesis, obesity, energy homeostasis, and exocrine gland function.
Manganese is needed for reproduction (ovarian function and
steroidogenesis) and works with zinc, copper and selenium in reducing oxidative stress and inflammation caused by physical exertion, infection and over-conditioning or obesity.