Physiologic interactions between macrophages and Leydig cells.
The purpose of this minireview is to present information concerning the morphologic and functional relationship between testicular macrophages and Leydig cells. Although data concerning the negative influence of macrophage-derived products on testicular Leydig cells exist, this review is focused on the stimulatory influences thought to be involved in the physiologic interactions between these two diverse cell types.
Hutson
James C
JC
Department of Cell Biology and Biochemistry, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX 79430, USA. jim.hutson@ttuhsc.edu
D000818:Animals; D002450:Cell Communication; D002478:Cells, Cultured; D006888:Hydroxycholesterols / Q000378:metabolism / Q000494:pharmacology; D007985:Leydig Cells / Q000166:cytology / Q000502:physiology*; D008264:Macrophages / Q000166:cytology / Q000502:physiology*; D008297:Male; D013737:Testis / Q000166:cytology*; D013739:Testosterone / Q000378:metabolism*
D006888:Hydroxycholesterols; D013739:Testosterone; C007997:25-hydroxycholesterol