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The evidence that inhibin must exist.

S J Main, R V Davies, B P Setchell

    Journal of Reproduction and Fertility. Supplement
    |January 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    The existence of inhibin, a hormone likely acting in both sexes, is strongly supported by recent evidence. However, its exact circulating form and physiological feedback role remain under investigation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive Endocrinology
    • Hormonal Regulation

    Background:

    • The inhibin hypothesis proposes a key regulator of reproductive function.
    • Historical context and recent scientific evidence for inhibin are reviewed.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To restate the historical development of the inhibin hypothesis.
    • To review recent evidence supporting the existence and function of inhibin.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of historical and recent studies on inhibin.
    • Analysis of experimental data regarding active material isolation and hormonal relationships.

    Main Results:

    • Circumstantial evidence for inhibin is now considered very strong.
    • Active inhibin-like materials have been isolated from various sources.
    • The precise circulating form of inhibin and its direct reciprocal relationship with FSH levels are not yet definitively established.

    Conclusions:

    • Optimism regarding the existence of inhibin is warranted.
    • The physiological significance of inhibin as a feedback inhibitor is still a subject of debate and requires further research.

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