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ReviewFrontiers in endocrinology2022

Transcription Factors in the Regulation of Leydig Cell Gene Expression and Function.

Karine de Mattos, Robert S Viger, Jacques J Tremblay

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Review in Frontiers in endocrinology, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 20 papers.

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20citing papers in PubMed
8.4field-weighted citation impact, top 2% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

20 citing papers in PubMed, 43 citations in OpenAlex.

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  2. Platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha regulates fetal testis differentiation via an ERK-CREB axis.Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America · 2026
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  4. Mechanisms of Leydig Cell Aging and Obesity-Related Hypogonadism in Men: A Review.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Karine de MattosReproduction, Mother and Child Health, Centre de recherche du centre hospitalier universitaire de Québec, Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada.
Robert S VigerReproduction, Mother and Child Health, Centre de recherche du centre hospitalier universitaire de Québec, Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada.
Jacques J TremblayReproduction, Mother and Child Health, Centre de recherche du centre hospitalier universitaire de Québec, Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada.
Université Laval · CACentre hospitalier universitaire de Québec · CA

Funding

CIHR MOP-81387
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cell differentiation and acquisition of specialized functions are inherent steps in events that lead to normal tissue development and function. These processes require accurate temporal, tissue, and cell-specific activation or repression of gene transcription. This is achieved by complex interactions between transcription factors that form a unique combinatorial code in each specialized cell type and in response to different physiological signals. Transcription factors typically act by binding to short, nucleotide-specific DNA sequences located in the promoter region of target genes. In males, Leydig cells play a crucial role in sex differentiation, health, and reproductive function from embryonic life to adulthood. To better understand the molecular mechanisms regulating Leydig cell differentiation and function, several transcription factors important to Leydig cells have been identified, including some previously unknown to this specialized cell type. This mini review summarizes the current knowledge on transcription factors in fetal and adult Leydig cells, describing their roles and mechanisms of action.

Indexed as

Leydig CellsTranscription FactorsAdultBase SequenceGene ExpressionHumansMalePromoter Regions, GeneticTranscription FactorsDNA binding motifgene expressionLeydig cellsregulatory elementsteroidogenesistranscription factors

Identifiers

PMID35464056
PMCPMC9022205
OpenAlexW4226389230

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