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Comparative cellular and molecular biology of testis in vertebrates : trends in endocrine, paracrine, and autocrine regulation of structure and functions /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Guraya, Sardul S., 1930-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Enfield, NH : Science Publishers, [2001]
Subjects:
Testis > physiology.
Testis > ultrastructure.
Cell Communication > physiology.
Endocrine Glands > physiology.
Testicular Hormones > physiology.
Physiology, Comparative.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Comparative structural organization of testes and patterns of spermatogenesis
  • Comparative endocrine regulation of structure, chemistry and function of accessory somatic (Sertoli and interstitial Leydig) cells
  • Comparative structural, chemical, and functional aspects of somatic cells (Sertoli cells and Leydig cells), and their interactions with germ cells
  • Endocrine, paracrine, and autocrine functions of secretory products of Sertoli, germ, peritubular and Leydig cells and regulation of their expression
  • Concluding remarks and future perspectives