Effects of 3-beta-diol, an androgen metabolite with intrinsic estrogen-like effects, in modulating the aquaporin-9 expression in the rat efferent ductules

BACKGROUND: Fluid homeostasis is critical for normal function of the male reproductive tract and aquaporins (AQP) play an important role in maintenance of this water and ion balance. Several AQPs have been identified in the male, but their regulation is not fully comprehended. Hormonal regulation of...

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Autores principales: Picciarelli-Lima, Patrícia, Oliveira, André G, Reis, Adelina M, Kalapothakis, Evanguedes, Mahecha, Germán AB, Hess, Rex A, Oliveira, Cleida A
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2006
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1615873/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17026757
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1477-7827-4-51

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