anti-Müllerian hormone

synonyms: Müllerian inhibiting factor (MIF), Müllerian-inhibiting hormone (MIH), Müllerian-inhibiting substance (MIS).
initialism: AMH
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10413

Protein that inhibits the development of the Müllerian ducts (paramesonephric ducts) in the male embryo.

Note: The Müllerian ducts would otherwise differentiate into the uterus and Fallopian tubes.
Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. (Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)) on page 725 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'anti-Müllerian hormone' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10413 RIS BibTex EndNote
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