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Testosterone is functionally linked to Sertoli cells as it acts as a key stimulus for their activity [1] and is essential for the spermatogenesis process they orchestrate [2]. Furthermore, the functional status of Sertoli cells is clinically tied to testosterone levels, as their inability to respond to hormonal stimuli in secondary hypogonadism leads to decreased testosterone production [3].
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Physiology, Male Reproductive System - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 3 facts
referenceDimitriadis F, Tsiampali C, Chaliasos N, Tsounapi P, Takenaka A, and Sofikitis N describe the Sertoli cell as the orchestra conductor of spermatogenesis, noting that spermatogenic cells respond to testosterone.
claimFSH and testosterone stimulate Sertoli cells, located in the periphery of the seminiferous tubules of the testes, to release androgen-binding protein (ABP), which provides testosterone to germ cells during spermatogenesis.
claimIn cases of secondary hypogonadism, Leydig and Sertoli cells remain functional and intact but cannot exert their effects due to a lack of proper stimuli (GnRH, LH, or FSH), resulting in low testosterone levels or loss of spermatogenesis.