Leydig gland

Leydig gland (English: Leydig cell) are cells in a man's testicles that produce hormones necessary for the development of sperm. Their name comes from the German scientist Robert Leydig, who discovered these cells in 1889.

The Leydig glands are part of a system called the endocrine system, which controls the body's hormonal balance. The hormones secreted by the Leydig glands - testosterone and lutein - are necessary for the proper functioning of the male reproductive system and ensure the development of male reproductive cells - sperm. A lack or excess of testosterone in the body leads to various disorders, such as a decrease in male libido, hormonal imbalance, infertility, etc.

The production of hormones by the Leydig gland is very important for the reproduction process. In the body, testosterone is distributed to tissues and organs through the bloodstream, where it activates androgen receptors. In addition, due to its origin from the male gonads, testosterone becomes a stimulator of the accumulation of macrophages, affecting the immunity and activity of various cells, such as cardiac muscle cells and lymphocytes. Testosterone also has anti-catabolic activity and increases metabolic rate and levels