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The effect of estrogen on Sertoli cell function.

R G Smith, L Murthy, L I Lipshultz

    The Journal of Urology
    |September 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Chronic estrogen treatment in rats significantly reduced androgen binding protein (ABP) levels in vivo. However, cultured Sertoli cells from these rats could still produce ABP, indicating the effect is reversible.

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    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive Endocrinology
    • Molecular Endocrinology
    • Toxicology

    Background:

    • Sertoli cells are crucial for male reproductive function, producing androgen binding protein (ABP).
    • Estrogen's impact on Sertoli cell function and ABP secretion in vivo is not fully understood.
    • Investigating the reversibility of estrogen's effects on ABP synthesis is important for reproductive health.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine if chronic estrogen treatment causes irreversible changes in Sertoli cells' capacity to secrete androgen binding protein (ABP).
    • To investigate the direct and indirect mechanisms by which estrogen affects ABP production in vivo and in vitro.

    Main Methods:

    • Adult rats were administered 17 beta-estradiol via silastic implants for up to 8 months.
    • Measurements included epididymis and testicular weight, serum testosterone levels, and ABP levels in epididymides.
    • Sertoli cells were cultured from treated rats to assess ABP synthesis in response to FSH and testosterone, and direct estrogen exposure.

    Main Results:

    • Chronic estradiol treatment led to significant regression of epididymides and decreased testicular weight.
    • In vivo, estradiol treatment drastically reduced epididymal ABP levels and serum testosterone.
    • Cultured Sertoli cells from estradiol-treated rats synthesized ABP in response to FSH and testosterone, and direct estrogen addition did not inhibit ABP production.

    Conclusions:

    • Estradiol depresses in vivo ABP synthesis indirectly by suppressing gonadotropin and testosterone biosynthesis.
    • Estradiol does not have a direct inhibitory effect on Sertoli cell ABP production.
    • Long-term inhibition of ABP synthesis by estrogen is reversible, as Sertoli cells retain their capacity to produce ABP when cultured.

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