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Chapter
Relaxin and Related Peptides in Male Reproduction
The relaxin hormone is renowned for its function in pregnancy, parturition and other aspects of female reproduction. At the same time, the role of relaxin in male reproduction is still debated. Relaxin is prom...
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Article
A missense mutation in LRR8 of RXFP2 is associated with cryptorchidism
Using genome-wide mutagenesis with N-ethyl-N-nitrosourea (ENU), a mouse mutant with cryptorchidism was identified. Genome map** and exon sequencing identified a novel missense mutation (D294G) in Relaxin/insuli...
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Spermatogenesis in Cryptorchidism
Cryptorchidism or undescended testis is the most frequent congenital abnormality in newborn boys. The process of testicular descent to the scrotum is controlled by hormones produced in Leydig cells, insulin-li...