Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5898113 Cytokine 2012 7 Pages PDF
Abstract
► This is the first study for a physiological role of CTRP3 in the reproductive system. ► CTRP3 expresses in testicular Leydig cells. ► CTRP3 promotes testosterone production in Leydig cells. ► Effect of CTRP3 on testosterone production is associated with cAMP/PKA pathway.
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The adiponectin paralog C1q/TNF-related protein 3 (CTRP3) stimulates testosterone production through the cAMP/PKA signaling pathway
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