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The reproductive patterns of H. larvatus are intricately linked to its ecological role and survival. An understanding of the testicular morphology can contribute to conservation for this species particularly in areas where its populations might be declining or under threat. However, these bats may also be associated with zoonotic diseases which can have significant public health implications. The aims of the study were to examine the morphological data as well as the expression of the androgen receptor (AR) and anti-M\u00fcllerian hormone (AMH) in the male reproductive organs of H. larvatus from different areas of Thailand and at different sampling periods. Their testes were processed for histological investigation and immunohistochemistry for AR and AMH. The results showed differences among the various sampling areas and different sampling periods, which suggested seasonal breeding characteristics. The higher testicular morphometric data were observed in H. larvatus from the Dong Phayayen (DY) and Chiang Dao (CD) areas during June, while the size of seminiferous tubules decreased thereafter. High AR immunostaining was noticed when the testicular morphometric data were higher in DY bats during June. On the other hand, low AR was observed in bats during August and September, which was concomitant with the decreases in seminiferous tubule size and germinal epithelial height. The results suggest a potential correlation between AR immunostaining and the active phase of testicular functions in H. larvatus during June which may imply the involvement of AR with the enhancement of testicular activity. Conversely, the low expression of AR may contribute to the upregulation of AMH in the testes and may indicate lower testicular activity in H. larvatus in Thailand.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/ani13203287","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2023,10,21]],"date-time":"2023-10-21T12:59:01Z","timestamp":1697893141000},"page":"3287","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":5,"title":["Geographic Variation in Testicular Morphometrics, Androgen Receptor Expression and Anti-M\u00fcllerian Hormone Levels in the Intermediate Roundleaf Bats across Distinct Regions in Thailand"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"13","author":[{"given":"Kongkiat","family":"Srisuwatanasagul","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Saritvich","family":"Panyaboriban","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Faculty of Veterinary Science, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla 90110, Thailand"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Sunate","family":"Karapan","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Hala-Bala Wildlife Research Station, Hala-Bala Wildlife Sanctuary, Waeng, Narathiwat 96160, Thailand"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Manita","family":"Wittayarat","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Faculty of Veterinary Science, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla 90110, Thailand"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-9875-7495","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Sayamon","family":"Srisuwatanasagul","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"1968","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2023,10,21]]},"reference":[{"key":"ref_1","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","unstructured":"Crichton, E.G., and Krutzsch, P.H. 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