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Seminiferous tubule structure

Known as: Tubule, Seminiferous, Seminiferous Tubules, Seminiferous tubule 
The convoluted tubules in the TESTIS where sperm are produced (SPERMATOGENESIS) and conveyed to the RETE TESTIS. Spermatogenic tubules are composed… 
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Blood supply aspectsMicrobiologicalProcess of secretionReproductive system

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Convoluted seminiferous tubule of testisStraight seminiferous tubule of testis

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Testis

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Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Identifying genes important for spermatogonial stem cell self-renewal and survival.
Spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) are the foundation for spermatogenesis and, thus, preservation of a species. Because of stem… 
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Testis Morphometry, Seminiferous Epithelium Cycle Length, and Daily Sperm Production in Domestic Cats (Felis catus)
Abstract There is very little information regarding the testis structure and function in domestic cats, mainly data related to… 
Review
2003
Review
2003
Androgens and male fertility
Androgens play a crucial role in the development of male reproductive organs such as the epididymis, vas deferens, seminal… 
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Fixation of Testes and Eyes Using a Modified Davidson's Fluid: Comparison with Bouin's Fluid and Conventional Davidson's Fluid
Most recent revisions of regulatory guidelines for testing effects of chemicals on reproduction recommend Bouin's fluid (BF) or a… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Differential production of reactive oxygen species by subsets of human spermatozoa at different stages of maturation.
BACKGROUND Reactive oxygen species (ROS)-mediated damage to human spermatozoa has been implicated in the pathogenesis of male… 
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Targeted Disruption of CDK4 Delays Cell Cycle Entry with Enhanced p27Kip1 Activity
ABSTRACT The mechanism by which cyclin-dependent kinase 4 (CDK4) regulates cell cycle progression is not entirely clear. Cyclin D… 
Review
1996
Review
1996
Estrogen receptor gene disruption: molecular characterization and experimental and clinical phenotypes.
The estrogen receptor (ER) is thought to play a crucial role in the regulation of many life processes, including development… 
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Apoptosis in testis germ cells: developmental changes in gonadotropin dependence and localization to selective tubule stages.
Recent studies have demonstrated apoptotic DNA fragmentation in the testis of immature rats deprived of gonadotropins. However… 
Highly Cited
1974
Highly Cited
1974
An improved in vitro bioassay method for measuring luteinizing hormone (LH) activity using mouse Leydig cell preparations.
An improved in vitro bioassay method for the measurement of LH activity is presented. The method is based on the assay of… 
Highly Cited
1971
Highly Cited
1971
Micropuncture studies of the electrochemical aspects of fluid and electrolyte transport in individual seminiferous tubules, the epididymis and the vas deferens in rats
1. Micropuncture and micro‐analytical techniques were used to study some of the electrochemical aspects of fluid and electrolyte… 
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