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Adenomatous Polyposis Coli (APC) Is Essential for Maintaining the Integrity of the Seminiferous Epithelium
5 Aug 2011
Abstract excerpt
Sertoli cells provide the microenvironment necessary for germ cell development and spermatogenesis; disruption of Sertoli cell morphology or function can lead to germ cell aplasia, which is observed in testicular dysgenesis syndrome. Mutation of the adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) gene has been associated with various human cancers, including testicular cancer, but its involvement in nonmalignant testicular...
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