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Inhibins, activins and follistatin in reproduction

de Kretser, D. M.·2002·Human Reproduction Update
DOI 10.1093/humupd/8.6.529
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Abstract

The regulation of reproductive processes involves a complex network of communication systems between the brain, endocrine organs, the gonads and other reproductive tissues. Classically, our understanding has focused on the role of endocrine hormones, but more recently interest has also dwelt on the paracrine and autocrine regulation of these cell systems. In this review, the structure and physiology of the inhibins, activins and follistatin are discussed in terms of the evidence supporting their role as endocrine hormones, and how they might function as paracrine factors within the pituitary, gonad and associated tissues. With the advent of more specific techniques and assays for their measurement, the potential of inhibins, activins and follistatin as clinical markers of reproductive function and in the screening of various pathologies is also evaluated.

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Authors
de Kretser, D. M.
Venue
Human Reproduction Update
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Published
2002-11-01
Volume
8
Issue
6
Pages
529-541
ISSN
  • 1355-4786 (ISSN-L)
  • 1460-2369
DOI
10.1093/humupd/8.6.529
OpenAlex
W2166390226
Cited by
211
References
223
Citations by year
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FWCI
1.22
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Human Reproduction Update (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Reproductive Medicine › Reproductive Biology and Fertility
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Reproductive Medicine › Ovarian function and disorders
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Reproductive Medicine › Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones
Keywords
inhibin, activin, follistatin, reproductive control, paracrine signaling, autocrine regulation, endocrine hormones, pituitary gland, gonads
MeSH terms
Animals, Female, Follicle Stimulating Hormone, Humans, Inhibins, Male, Ovary, Pregnancy, Reproduction, Testis, Activins, Follistatin

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