Leydig cells antibodies IIF

Leydig cells - steroidogenic cells found in the interstitial spaces, in the connective tissue, between the seminal tubules of the testes. The main role of Leydig cells is production of testosterone responsible for the formation of secondary and tertiary sexual characteristics, development of the testes, seminal vesicles seminal vesicles, scrotum, prostate gland, penis, as well as influencing spermatogenesis and maintenance of male sexual function Antibodies to Leydig cells can cause a disruption of sexual maturation in adolescents, gonadal failure and infertility.