Effect of pinealectomy on testosterone, cholesterol and ascorbic acid in the rat testis

Damian, E.; Ianăş, O.; Bădescu, I.

Endocrinologie 17(1): 35-37

1979


ISSN/ISBN: 0253-1801
PMID: 432523
Document Number: 140686
The changes in testosterone, cholesterol and ascorbic acid in the testicular tissue of the rat were examined 2 mo. after pinealectomy. Pinealectomy stimulated testicular function, producing a significant increase in testosterone, cholesterol and ascorbic acid concentration. The role of the pineal gland in testicular androgenesis was discussed.

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