Immunohistochemical Profiling of Germ Cells Within the Human Fetal Testis: Identification of Three Subpopulations

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In the human fetal testis, germ cells that have migrated to the genital ridges become enclosed within testicular cords by 8 wk of gestation. Most papers refer to all types of germ cells as being "gonocytes" or "prespermatogonia," giving the impression that they are identical. Detailed morphological studies, however, have suggested a heterogeneous population. We have used single, double, and triple...

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