Who Discovered Leydig Cells
Studies of Leydig Cells Began with the German Zoologist and Anatomist Franz Von Leydig Who, in 1850, Described the Presence of Interstitial Cells in the Testes...
Studies of Leydig cells began with the German zoologist and anatomist Franz von Leydig who, in 1850, described the presence of interstitial cells in the testes of several mammals [1, 2].
Where Leydig cells are found?
Leydig cells are interstitial cells located adjacent to the seminiferous tubules in the testes. The best-established function of Leydig cells is to produce the androgen, testosterone, under the pulsatile control of pituitary luteinizing hormone (LH) (9).
What is other name of Leydig cell?
Leydig cells, also known as interstitial cells of Leydig, are found adjacent to the seminiferous tubules in the testicle.
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