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Structure of body of epididymis

Known as: Body of epididymis, Corpus epididymidis, Epididymis body 
The middle part of the epididymis, a crescent-like structure located in the upper and posterior surfaces of the testis, that extends downward from… 
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Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Ultrasonographic appearance of clinically healthy testicles and epididymides of rams.
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Segment-specific changes with age in the expression of junctional proteins and the permeability of the blood-epididymis barrier in rats.
In aging Brown Norway rats, there is a striking increase in the number of halo cells in the epididymis; this reflects an… 
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Molecular cloning and characterization of HE1, a major secretory protein of the human epididymis.
The cDNA sequence of HE1, a novel human epididymal gene product isolated by differential screening, predicts an abundant, small… 
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Localization of nitric oxide synthase in the reproductive organs of the male rat.
Nitric oxide synthase (NOS), which catalyzes the production of nitric oxide (NO), was characterized within the reproductive tract… 
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Expression of carbonic anhydrase isoenzymes IV and II in rat epididymal duct.
Acidic epididymal fluid mainly accounts for sperm quiescence during storage in the epididymis. Carbonic anhydrase (CA) is an… 
Review
1995
Review
1995
Structure and turnover of junctional complexes between principal cells of the rat epididymis
The epididymal junctional complex between adjacent principal cells is composed of apically located gap, adherens and tight… 
Highly Cited
1989
Highly Cited
1989
Results of microsurgical vasoepididymostomy: role of epididymis in sperm maturation.
  • S. Silber
  • Human Reproduction
  • 1989
  • Corpus ID: 1641510
One-hundred-and-ninety patients with obstructive azoospermia caused by bilateral epididymal blockage have been followed for… 
Highly Cited
1988
Highly Cited
1988
Nerve growth factor mRNA and protein in the testis and epididymis of mouse and rat.
In situ hybridization using beta-nerve growth factor (NGF) DNA probes was used to demonstrate NGF mRNA in spermatocytes and early… 
Highly Cited
1987
Highly Cited
1987
B-mode ultrasonography of the bull testicle.
Highly Cited
1973
Highly Cited
1973
A high-affinity androgen-binding protein (ABP) in rat testis: evidence for secretion into efferent duct fluid and absorption by epididymis.
An androgen-binding protein (ABP) was detected in 105,000 × g supernatants of rat testis homogenates after removal of endogenous… 
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