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AMH

Function

This glycoprotein, produced by the Sertoli cells of the testis, causes regression of the Muellerian duct. It is also able to inhibit the growth of tumors derived from tissues of Muellerian duct origin.

Involvement in disease

Persistent Muellerian duct syndrome 1

PMDS1

A form of male pseudohermaphroditism characterized by a failure of Muellerian duct regression in otherwise normal males.

None

The disease is caused by variants affecting the gene represented in this entry.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the TGF-beta family.

Cellular localization

  • Secreted

Alternative names

  • Muellerian-inhibiting factor
  • Anti-Muellerian hormone
  • Muellerian-inhibiting substance
  • AMH
  • MIS
  • MIF
  • AMH

Target type

Proteins

Molecular weight

59195Da