Expression and localization of nerve growth factor (NGF) in the testis of alpaca (llama pacos)
During alpaca testis development and spermatogenesis, nerve growth factor (NGF) may play an importantrole. The main aim of this study was to determine the expression and localization of NGF in the alpacatestis, and to discuss the important role of NGF in alpaca reproductive characteristics. Immunohi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Via Medica
2011-04-01
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| Series: | Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica |
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| Online Access: | http://www.fhc.viamedica.pl/en/darmowy_pdf.phtml?indeks=1&indeks_art=9 |
| Summary: | During alpaca testis development and spermatogenesis, nerve growth factor (NGF) may play an importantrole. The main aim of this study was to determine the expression and localization of NGF in the alpacatestis, and to discuss the important role of NGF in alpaca reproductive characteristics. Immunohistochemicalstaining technique and real-time PCR were used. The expression of NGF in the same cells one-month old(newborn) alpacas 12-month, and 24-month old alpacas showed significant differences (p < 0.05); 12- and24-month old alpacas showed no significant differences (p > 0.05); NGF at different cell stages showed nosignificant differences (p > 0.05). It suggests that NGF may be involved in the regulation of spermatogenesis,which provides direct evidence for NGF action in the alpaca testis during postnatal development and spermatogenesis. |
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| ISSN: | 0239-8508 1897-5631 |