Polystyrene nanoplastics inhibit StAR expression by activating HIF-1α via ERK1/2 MAPK and AKT pathways in TM3 Leydig cells and testicular tissues of mice
Aiyi Sui, Chenjuan Yao, Yanhong Chen, Yanli Li, Shali Yu, Jianhua Qu, Haiyan Wei, Juan Tang, Gang Chen, Gang Chen
Topics & Concepts
PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathwayProtein kinase BMAPK/ERK pathwayChemistryLeydig cellSignal transductionCell biologyMessenger RNABiologyInternal medicineBiochemistryMedicineHormoneGeneLuteinizing hormoneMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionRNA Interference and Gene DeliveryEffects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals