PubMed · 1996 · 28 citations · 0 references
Life SciencesBiochemistryEndocrinologyReproductive EndocrinologyReproductive PhysiologySteroid BiochemistryAndrogen PhysiologyGonadal HormonesGonadal Steroid HormonesGonadal SteroidogenesisTesticular FunctionTesticular PhysiologyAscorbic Acid TreatmentEnzyme ActivityTesticular BiochemistryTesticular HormonesTesticular Steroid Hormone ProductionTesticular Steroid SynthesisTesticular Steroidogenesis RegulationTestosterone Biosynthesis
Effect of ascorbic acid on testicular steroid dehydrogenase activity and testosterone concentration, using in vitro preparation of rat testis, was studied. A significant stimulation of enzyme activity and rise in testosterone content were observed.