Article
CD147 is required for matrix metalloproteinases-2 production and germ cell migration during spermatogenesis
22 Feb 2011
Abstract excerpt
Spermatogenesis is a highly programmed process that requires the degradation of the extracellular matrix and the remodeling of tight junctions (TJ) to facilitate differentiating germ cell migration. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are essential in regulating Sertoli cell TJ in the testis. CD147 is known to stimulate the production of MMPs in tumor metastasis and its knockout mice are infertile. However, the...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
