Extra-Gonadal and Non-Canonical Effects of FSH in Males.

FSH bone cardiovascular system extra-gonadal immune system infertility metabolism prostate cancer

Journal

Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)
ISSN: 1424-8247
Titre abrégé: Pharmaceuticals (Basel)
Pays: Switzerland
ID NLM: 101238453

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
30 May 2023
Historique:
received: 17 04 2023
revised: 24 05 2023
accepted: 29 05 2023
medline: 28 6 2023
pubmed: 28 6 2023
entrez: 28 6 2023
Statut: epublish

Résumé

Recombinant follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is commonly used for the treatment of female infertility and is increasingly being used in males as well, as recommended by notable guidelines. FSH is composed of an α subunit, shared with other hormones, and a β subunit, which confers specificity of biological action by interacting with its surface receptor (FSHR), predominantly located in granulosa and Sertoli cells. However, FSHRs also exist in extra-gonadal tissues, indicating potential effects beyond male fertility. Emerging evidence suggests that FSH may have extra-gonadal effects, including on bone metabolism, where it appears to stimulate bone resorption by binding to specific receptors on osteoclasts. Additionally, higher FSH levels have been associated with worse metabolic and cardiovascular outcomes, suggesting a possible impact on the cardiovascular system. FSH has also been implicated in immune response modulation, as FSHRs are expressed on immune cells and may influence inflammatory response. Furthermore, there is growing interest in the role of FSH in prostate cancer progression. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the literature on the extra-gonadal effects of FSH in men, with a focus on the often-conflicting results reported in this field. Despite the contradictory findings, the potential for future development in this area is substantial, and further research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms underlying these effects and their clinical implications.

Identifiants

pubmed: 37375761
pii: ph16060813
doi: 10.3390/ph16060813
pmc: PMC10300833
pii:
doi:

Types de publication

Journal Article Review

Langues

eng

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Auteurs

Matteo Spaziani (M)

Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Roma, Italy.

Francesco Carlomagno (F)

Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Roma, Italy.

Marta Tenuta (M)

Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Roma, Italy.

Franz Sesti (F)

Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Roma, Italy.

Francesco Angelini (F)

Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Roma, Italy.

Ilaria Bonaventura (I)

Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Roma, Italy.

Davide Ferrari (D)

Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Roma, Italy.

Chiara Tarantino (C)

Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Roma, Italy.

Marco Fiore (M)

Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology (IBBC-CNR), Department of Sensory Organs, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy.

Carla Petrella (C)

Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology (IBBC-CNR), Department of Sensory Organs, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy.

Luigi Tarani (L)

Department of Maternal Infantile and Urological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Roma, Italy.

Daniele Gianfrilli (D)

Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Roma, Italy.

Carlotta Pozza (C)

Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Roma, Italy.

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