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Muscle - gonadal interactions: unexpected connections

Muscle - gonadal interactions: unexpected connections

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Feb 23, 2025
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It is well established that anabolic steroids can enhance muscle growth and and capacity. But it is a surprise to learn that:

  • skeletal muscle signals can affect the reproductive cycle

  • membrane estrogen signaling is involved in inguinal hernia formation

  • androgen receptors at the cell surface activate second messenger signals that increase muscle force

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