Abstract
Exposure of male CSF rats to a signalled, unpredictable 60-day stress regimen induced a significant elevation in circulating testosterone levels at Days 1 and 60 which was abolished by castration. Small morphological changes were seen in the Leydig cells in the early days of stressing. A significant increase in 3β-HSD activity was seen by 5 days of stress, indicating increased steroidogenic activity.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 101-106 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Reproduction and Fertility |
Volume | 59 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1980 |