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Department of Reproductive Medicine,Qingdao Women and Childrens Hospital, Qingdao 266011, China

Biography

Dr. Zhen Peng is a medical professional affiliated with the Department of Reproductive Medicine at Qingdao Women and Children's Hospital in Qingdao, China. His work primarily focuses on reproductive health and related medical research. One of Dr. Peng's notable contributions is his involvement in the study titled "Expression pattern of G protein?coupled estrogen receptor 1 (GPER) in human testis and sperm," published in 2016. This research explores the role of GPER in human reproductive tissues, providing insights into its potential functions in male fertility.

Publications

• Mini Article   
  Understanding Testosterone Deficiency in Depression: Insights from Cholesterol Dynamics in Leydig Cells of CUMS Mice
  Author(s): Jiaojiao Huang, Zhen Peng and Zhenhua Song*
  
  This study mainly focused on the role of cholesterol dynamics in leydig cells to understanding testosterone deficiency in depression. Numerous studies have demonstrated a link between a higher risk of depression and low testosterone levels. Males with low testosterone frequently experience depressive symptoms and testosterone replacement therapy has been demonstrated to elevate mood in certain testosterone deficient individuals. Meanwhile, depression is frequently associated with hormonal imbalances, including testosterone deficiency. Recent research using chronic unexpected mild stress (CUMS) mice models has uncovered a significant connection between reduced testosterone levels and diminished cholesterol levels in Leydig cells, which are vital for testosterone production. This relationship highlights a significant intersection between mood disorders and metabolic processes... View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2167-0250.24.13.327

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