However, it is worth noting that iron accumulation at the hypothalamic-pituitary level may impair Gonadotropin-releasing hormone neurons and/or pituitary gonadotroph cells and lead to hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, which is characterized by low levels of gonadotropins (FSH and LH) and testosterone, thus indirectly affecting testicular function [67, 68]
A deficiency can cause various health issues, including megaloblastic anemia and neurological changes
The authors thank the Center for Advanced Equipment and Educational Support, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University for the use of the ECL-detection imaging system and the plate-reader
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It is made up of three amino acids: glutamine, glycine, and cysteine
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