seminiferous epithelium

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sem·i·nif·er·ous ep·i·the·li·um

the epithelium lining the convoluted tubules of the testis where spermatogenesis and spermiogenesis occur.

sem·i·nif·er·ous ep·i·the·li·um

(sem'i-nif'ĕr-ŭs ep'i-thē'lē-ŭm)

The epithelium lining the convoluted tubules of the testis where spermatogenesis and spermiogenesis occur.

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Effect of high intratesticular estrogen on the seminiferous epithelium in adult male rats.

Gestational exposure to bisphenol a affects the function and proteome profile of F1 spermatozoa in adult mice

For a better overview of the issue, Figure 9 represents a schematic section of the seminiferous epithelium and summarizes the main conclusions of the study.

Ex vivo assessment of testicular toxicity induced by carbendazim and iprodione, alone or in a mixture

Cheng CY, Mruk DD (2009) An intracellular trafficking pathway in the seminiferous epithelium regulating spermatogenesis: A biochemical and molecular perspective.

A review on medicinal plants used for improvement of spermatogenesis

The seminiferous epithelium in the Guinea fowl (Numida meleagris).

CHANGES IN TESTICULAR HISTOMORPHOLOGY AND SERUM TESTOSTERONE CONCENTRATION OF HELMETED GUINEA FOWL (NUMIDA MELEAGRIS) DURING DIFFERENT REPRODUCTIVE PHASES IN PAKISTAN

Tubular fluid secretion in the seminiferous epithelium, ion transporters and aquaporins in Sertoli cells.

Aquaporin biology of spermatogenesis and sperm physiology in mammals and teleosts

A 10x objective lens was employed to measure the epididymis and vas deferens and a 20x objective lens to measure the seminiferous tubules whereas a 40x objective lens was used to measure the height of the seminiferous epithelium.

Plasma Testosterone and Seasonal Reproductive Changes in the Scorpion Mud Turtle

The stage of the seminiferous epithelium cycle was determined by the morphology and localization of spermatocytes and spermatids within the seminiferous tubule as described by Hess and Renato de Franca (35).

Role of postnatal expression of Fgfr1 and Fgfr2 in testicular germ cells on spermatogenesis and fertility in mice

Morphofunction features two compartments: (i) interstitial or intertubular, containing cells and fibers of connective tissue, blood and lymphatic vessels and Leydig cells, the main source of androgen in the body, (ii) tubular, formed by seminiferous tubules, which are structured with its outer portion to the internal: tunica propria, the seminiferous epithelium and lumen (ROOIJ, 1998).

Testis morphophysiology of rats treated with nandrolone decanoate and submitted to physical training/Morfofisiologia testicular de ratos tratados com decanoato de nandrolona e submetidos ao treinamento fisico

Adjudin, a potential male contraceptive, exerts its effects locally in the seminiferous epithelium of mammalian testes," Reproduction 141(5): 571-580.

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Results: Statistically significant differences were found in tubular diameter, height of seminiferous epithelium and germ cell count in testes of experimental group when compared with the control group

HISTOMORPHOMETRIC STUDY OF EFFECTS OF BICALUTAMIDE ON SPERMATOGENESIS IN MALE RATS

Spermatogenesis is controlled by complex interactions between the Sertoli cells and germ cells of the seminiferous epithelium.

Lycopene and ellagic acid prevent testicular apoptosis induced by cisplatin

However, in 1995 Jian & Short reported that germ cells isolated from rat fetus 15 dpc had colonized and differentiated into irregular segments of seminiferous epithelium in the lumen of seminiferous tubules of adult rats.