Emerging role for mammalian target of rapamycin in male fertility

Authors

Pedro F. Oliveira
C. Yan Cheng, Population Council
Marco G. Alves

Document Type

Article (peer-reviewed)

Publication Date

2017

Abstract

Male fertility is modulated by environmental, endocrine, paracrine, and metabolic cues. Mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) coordinates many cellular events in response to those signals. Here, we discuss how the mTOR pathway integrates and mediates signals throughout the male reproductive system, acting as a central player in the control of spermatogenesis.

Recommended Citation

Oliveira, Pedro F., C. Yan Cheng, and Marco G. Alves. 2017. "Emerging role for mammalian target of rapamycin in male fertility," Trends in Endocrinology & Metabolism 28(3): 165–167.

DOI

10.1016/j.tem.2016.12.004

Language

English