Platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha regulates fetal testis differentiation via an ERK–CREB axis

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Number 4, January 2026.
ImportanceDuring organ formation, intracellular signaling pathways determine the differentiation of specific cell types to ensure tissue morphogenesis and function. In the fetal testis, critical structures and cell types include the testicular cords and…