Journal of Endocrinology and Reproduction

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Effects of Quercetin on Basal and HCG-Stimulated Testosterone Production by Leydig Cells In vitro


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Quercetin, a bioflavonoid is an inhibitor of phosphodiesterase and cAMP-independent protein kinases. The present study is attempted to delineate the effects of quercetin on basal and hCG-stimulated testosterone production by normal rat Leydig cell in vitro.
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  • Effects of Quercetin on Basal and HCG-Stimulated Testosterone Production by Leydig Cells In vitro

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T. Malini
Department of Endocrinology, Dr. ALM Post Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Taramani, Chennai 600113, India
S. Rengarajan
Department of Endocrinology, Dr. ALM Post Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Taramani, Chennai 600113, India
N. S. Venkatesh
Department of Endocrinology, Dr. ALM Post Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Taramani, Chennai 600113, India
K. Balasubramanian
Department of Endocrinology, Dr. ALM Post Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Taramani, Chennai 600113, India
M. M. Aruldhas
Department of Endocrinology, Dr. ALM Post Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Taramani, Chennai 600113, India

Abstract


Quercetin, a bioflavonoid is an inhibitor of phosphodiesterase and cAMP-independent protein kinases. The present study is attempted to delineate the effects of quercetin on basal and hCG-stimulated testosterone production by normal rat Leydig cell in vitro.


DOI: https://doi.org/10.18519/jer%2F2003%2Fv7%2F98847