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Leydig Cell Aromatase

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The Leydig Cell in Health and Disease

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Abstract

The ability of the mammalian testis to produce estrogens is well known and Leydig cells represent an important source. Taking into account the widespread distribution of estrogen receptors in male gonad and additionnai expression of aromatase in germ cells, the role of estrogens in male reproduction is more complex than previously realized.

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Carreau, S. (2007). Leydig Cell Aromatase. In: Payne, A.H., Hardy, M.P. (eds) The Leydig Cell in Health and Disease. Contemporary Endocrinology. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-453-7_13

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