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The neonatal period: a critical interval in male primate development.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8708529     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
It appears from the evidence documented in this Commentary that the neonatal period is another critical stage in the process of sexual, behavioural and immune system development and maturation in primates. Interference with normal brain-pituitary-gonadal function during this period (e.g. with a GnRH analogue in monkeys) appears to impact adversely on subsequent reproductive, immunological and behavioural function. These data further emphasize the importance of fully understanding the regulatory mechanisms that govern neonatal gonadal function in the primate, if we are to eliminate, control or minimize the potential risk resulting from its disruption in humans. Given the recent evidence that the reproductive potential of the human male has declined rather dramatically over the last 50 years, and that clinical conditions associated with abnormal testicular function are on the rise, continued investigation in this area would appear to be imperative.
Authors:
D R Mann; H M Fraser
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of endocrinology     Volume:  149     ISSN:  0022-0795     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Endocrinol.     Publication Date:  1996 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1996-09-12     Completed Date:  1996-09-12     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0375363     Medline TA:  J Endocrinol     Country:  ENGLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  191-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Physiology, Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30310-1495, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Animals, Newborn / growth & development,  physiology*
Brain / drug effects
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone / agonists,  analogs & derivatives
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Male
Models, Biological
Pituitary Gland / drug effects,  growth & development,  physiology*
Primates / growth & development,  physiology*
Sexual Maturation / physiology*
Testis / drug effects,  growth & development,  physiology*
Testosterone / physiology
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
33515-09-2/Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone; 58-22-0/Testosterone

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