Dynamic changes in the expression of apoptosis-related genes in differentiating gonocytes and in seminomas

Apoptosis is an integral part of the spermatogenic process, necessary to maintain a proper ratio of Sertoli to germ cell numbers and provide an adequate microenvironment to germ cells. Apoptosis may also represent a protective mechanism mediating the elimination of abnormal germ cells. Extensive apo...

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Main Authors: Gurpreet Manku, Martine Culty
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-06-01
Series:Asian Journal of Andrology
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Online Access:http://ajandrology.com/article.asp?issn=1008-682X;year=2015;volume=17;issue=3;spage=403;epage=414;aulast=Manku