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Sep 2026
miR-182-5p regulates proliferation and senescence in chicken Leydig cells via the Wnt/β-catenin pathway by targeting FOXN3
The reproductive performance of roosters is an important factor influencing production efficiency and genetic progress in the poultry industry. Leydig cells (LCs) support male reproductive function through testosterone synthesis and secretion; however, the post-transcriptional mechanisms regulating chicken LCs function...
Xin-Yue Zhao, Yuqi Chen, Yao Zhang et al.
· Poultry Science · 0 citations