The neonatal period: a critical interval in male primate development
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The neonatal period: a critical interval in male primate development
Abstract
It appears from the evidence documented in this Commentary that the neonatal period is another critical stage in the process of sexual, behavioural and immune system development and maturation in primates. Interference with normal brain-pituitary-gonadal function during this period (e.g. with a GnRH analogue in monkeys) appears to impact adversely on subsequent reproductive, immunological and behavioural function. These data further emphasize the importance of fully understanding the regulatory mechanisms that govern neonatal gonadal function in the primate, if we are to eliminate, control or minimize the potential risk resulting from its disruption in humans. Given the recent evidence that the reproductive potential of the human male has declined rather dramatically over the last 50 years, and that clinical conditions associated with abnormal testicular function are on the rise, continued investigation in this area would appear to be imperative.
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