The ontogeny of the urogenital system of the spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta Erxleben). 2005

Gerald R Cunha, and Ned J Place, and Larry Baskin, and Alan Conley, and Mary Weldele, and Tristan J Cunha, and Y Z Wang, and Mei Cao, and Stephen E Glickman
Departments of Anatomy, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA. grcunha@itsa.ucsf.edu

Studies were conducted to elucidate the importance of androgen-mediated induction of the extreme masculinization of the external genitalia in female spotted hyenas. Phallic size and shape; androgen receptor (AR) and alpha-actin expression; and sex-specific differences in phallic retractor musculature, erectile tissue, tunica albuginea, and urethra/urogenital sinus were examined in male and female fetuses from Day 30 of gestation to term. Similar outcomes were assessed in fetuses from dams treated with an AR blocker and a 5alpha-reductase inhibitor (antiandrogen treatment). Clitoral and penile development were already advanced at Day 30 of gestation and grossly indistinguishable between male and female fetuses throughout pregnancy. Sex-specific differences in internal phallic organization were evident at Gestational Day 45, coincident with AR expression and testicular differentiation. Antiandrogen treatment inhibited prostatic development in males and effectively feminized internal penile anatomy. We conclude that gross masculinization of phallic size and shape of male and female fetuses is androgen-independent, but that sexual dimorphism of internal phallic structure is dependent on fetal testicular androgens acting via AR in the relevant cells/tissues. Androgens secreted by the maternal ovaries and metabolized by the placenta do not appear to be involved in gross masculinization or in most of the sex differences in internal phallic structure.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D004791 Enzyme Inhibitors Compounds or agents that combine with an enzyme in such a manner as to prevent the normal substrate-enzyme combination and the catalytic reaction. Enzyme Inhibitor,Inhibitor, Enzyme,Inhibitors, Enzyme
D005260 Female Females
D005333 Fetus The unborn young of a viviparous mammal, in the postembryonic period, after the major structures have been outlined. In humans, the unborn young from the end of the eighth week after CONCEPTION until BIRTH, as distinguished from the earlier EMBRYO, MAMMALIAN. Fetal Structures,Fetal Tissue,Fetuses,Mummified Fetus,Retained Fetus,Fetal Structure,Fetal Tissues,Fetus, Mummified,Fetus, Retained,Structure, Fetal,Structures, Fetal,Tissue, Fetal,Tissues, Fetal
D005485 Flutamide An antiandrogen with about the same potency as cyproterone in rodent and canine species. Niftolid,Apimid,Apo-Flutamide,Chimax,Cytamid,Drogenil,Euflex,Eulexin,Eulexine,Fluken,Flulem,Flumid,Fluta 1A Pharma,Fluta-GRY,Fluta-cell,Flutamin,Flutandrona,Flutaplex,Flutexin,Fugerel,Grisetin,Niftolide,Novo-Flutamide,Oncosal,PMS-Flutamide,Prostacur,Prostica,Prostogenat,SCH-13521,Testotard,Apo Flutamide,ApoFlutamide,Fluta GRY,Fluta cell,FlutaGRY,Flutacell,Novo Flutamide,NovoFlutamide,PMS Flutamide,SCH 13521,SCH13521
D005836 Genitalia, Female The female reproductive organs. The external organs include the VULVA; BARTHOLIN'S GLANDS; and CLITORIS. The internal organs include the VAGINA; UTERUS; OVARY; and FALLOPIAN TUBES. Accessory Sex Organs, Female,Sex Organs, Accessory, Female,Genital Organs, Female,Genitals, Female,Reproductive System, Female,Female Genital,Female Genital Organ,Female Genital Organs,Female Genitalia,Female Genitals,Female Reproductive System,Female Reproductive Systems,Genital Organ, Female,Genital, Female,Reproductive Systems, Female
D005837 Genitalia, Male The male reproductive organs. They are divided into the external organs (PENIS; SCROTUM; and URETHRA) and the internal organs (TESTIS; EPIDIDYMIS; VAS DEFERENS; SEMINAL VESICLES; EJACULATORY DUCTS; PROSTATE; and BULBOURETHRAL GLANDS). Accessory Sex Organs, Male,Genital Organs, Male,Sex Organs, Accessory, Male,Genitals, Male,Reproductive System, Male,Genital, Male,Male Genital,Male Genital Organs,Male Genitalia,Male Genitals,Male Reproductive System,Male Reproductive Systems,Reproductive Systems, Male
D000726 Androgen Antagonists Compounds which inhibit or antagonize the biosynthesis or actions of androgens. Androgen Antagonist,Antiandrogen,Antiandrogens,Anti-Androgen Effect,Anti-Androgen Effects,Antiandrogen Effect,Antiandrogen Effects,Antagonist, Androgen,Antagonists, Androgen,Anti Androgen Effect,Anti Androgen Effects,Effect, Anti-Androgen,Effect, Antiandrogen,Effects, Anti-Androgen,Effects, Antiandrogen
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D014551 Urinary Tract The duct which coveys URINE from the pelvis of the KIDNEY through the URETERS, BLADDER, and URETHRA. Tract, Urinary,Tracts, Urinary,Urinary Tracts

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