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    Expression and Roles of Steroidogenic Acute Regulatory (StAR) Protein in Non-Classical, Extra-Adrenal, and Extra-Gonadal Cells and Tissues

    February 2013 in “ Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology ”
    Eli Anuka, M. Gal, Douglas M. Stocco, Joseph Orly
    Studysummary This review discusses the presence of the StAR protein in 17 non-classical steroidogenic tissues, suggesting that advanced detection methods are needed for a complete understanding of its functions in these tissues.
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