Inhibitory Effect of Tributyltin on Expression of Steroidogenic Enzymes in Mouse Testis
Kim S, Kim J, Han J, Yoon Y. Inhibitory Effect of Tributyltin on Expression of Steroidogenic Enzymes in Mouse Testis. International Journal Of Toxicology 2008, 27: 175-182. PMID: 18404541, DOI: 10.1080/10915810801977906.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInterstitial Leydig cellsSteroidogenic enzymesLeydig cellsImmature male miceSerum testosterone concentrationsTesticular developmentInhibition of steroidogenesisCholesterol side-chain cleavage enzymeSide-chain cleavage enzymeSteroid hormone productionGerm cellsTesticular germ cellsApoptotic germ cellsOral gavageMale miceSingle administrationTestosterone concentrationsHormone productionInhibitory effectSeminiferous tubulesAdverse effectsInduced apoptosisTBT exposureAcute toxicityCleavage enzyme