The effect of testosterone suppression on health and parasite burden in male eastern grey kangaroos (Macropus giganteus)
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DOI: 10.1071/am21017
Abstract: Testosterone has a dualistic effect in males by promoting sexual ornamentation at the cost of immune defence. This trade-off has been demonstrated in several taxa, such that males often host a greater parasite burden compared… read more here.
Keywords: parasite burden; testosterone suppression; burden; effect ... See more keywords
TESTOSTERONE SUPPRESSION DOES NOT EXACERBATE DISUSE ATROPHY AND IMPAIRS MUSCLE RECOVERY THAT IS NOT RESCUED BY HIGH PROTEIN.
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DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00752.2019
Abstract: Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) decreases muscle mass, force, and physical activity levels but it is unclear if disuse atrophy and testosterone suppression are additive. Additionally, conflicting reports exist on load-mediated hypertrophy during ADT and if… read more here.
Keywords: muscle; mass; testosterone suppression; disuse atrophy ... See more keywords