Hormonal Regulation of Male Reproductive System

Dear Colleagues,

Normal functioning of all organs is dependent on a wide range of signaling molecules, including hormones. The hypothalamic–pituitary–testis axis is crucial for the control of androgen biosynthesis and spermatogenesis. Steroid hormones are also involved in the regulation of of organ systems’ development, physiological processes, energy metabolism, and behavior, via molecular and cellular mechanisms. The scientific discoveries of recent years have also confirmed that the regulation of male reproductive functions depends on the action of other hormones synthetized by extragonadal tissues. Throughout  life, the effects of hormones on the organism change dynamically. Furthermore, the interplay between the hormones regulating the male reproductive system is complex and determines systemic homeostasis, however, imbalance between them and other regulatory factors contributes to pathological processes.

The Special Issue of “Hormonal regulation of the male reproductive system” will include high-quality original research articles, as well as review articles, addressing various aspects of pathological conditions related to hormonal regulation of male reproductive function, contributing to infertility and other disorders, as well as on therapeutics in endocrine dysfunctions. We welcome in vitro and animal model studies.

Dr. Michał Oczkowski
Dr. Katarzyna Dziendzikowska
Prof. Dr. Joanna Gromadzka-Ostrowska
Guest Editors

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