Autophagy is increased in cryptorchid testis resulting in abnormal spermatozoa

Autophagy is involved in spermatogenesis by regulating germ cell maturation. This catabolic process increases with hyperthermic conditions to prevent the accumulation of damaged organelles. Cryptorchidism is associated with impairment of germ cell maturation revealed by the presence of immature form...

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Main Authors: Marina G Yefimova, Antoine Buschiazzo, Agnes Burel, Marie-Therese Lavault, Celine Pimentel, Guilhem Jouve, Sylvie Jaillard, Bernard Jegou, Nicolas Bourmeyster, Celia Ravel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Asian Journal of Andrology
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Online Access:http://www.ajandrology.com/article.asp?issn=1008-682X;year=2019;volume=21;issue=6;spage=570;epage=576;aulast=Yefimova