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Barrier properties of testis microvessels

Authors :
Holash, Jocelyn A.
Harik, Sami I.
Johnson, George Perry
Stewart, Patricia A.
Source :
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States. Dec 1, 1993, Vol. 90 Issue 23, p11069, 5 p.
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

Testis microvessels possess numerous indicators of barrier attributes of brain microvessels such as gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase, P-glycoprotein and the glucose transporter. Stable milieu for spermatogenesis involves the complementary action of the endothelial and epithelial parts of the blood-testis barrier, which are 'in series.'

Details

ISSN :
00278424
Volume :
90
Issue :
23
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.14943425