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Pdgfr-alpha mediates testis cord organization and fetal Leydig cell development in the XY gonad.
Genes & development - 15 Mar 2003
Brennan Jennifer, Tilmann Christopher, Capel Blanche
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During testis development, the rapid morphological changes initiated by Sry require the coordinate integration of many signaling pathways. Based on the established role of the platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) family of ligands and receptors in migration, proliferation, and differentiation of cells in various organ systems, we have investigated the role of PDGF in testis organogenesis. Analysis of expression...
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