Comparison of cellular and secreted proteins of macrophages from the testis and peritoneum on two-dimensional polyacrylamide gels: evidence of tissue specific function.

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Comparison of cellular and secreted proteins of macrophages from the testis and peritoneum on two-dimensional polyacrylamide gels: evidence of tissue specific function.

Regional immunology - 1 Jan 2000

Hutson J C, Stocco D M

Abstract excerpt

It has been shown that the testis contains a population of cells with many characteristics typical of macrophages of other tissues. However, these macrophages are unique in that they secrete a product(s) that is responsible for stimulating testosterone secretion by Leydig cells while peritoneal m...

Topics

Animals
Electrophoresis, Gel, Two-Dimensional
Macrophages
Male
Organ Specificity
Peritoneal Cavity
Phenotype
Proteins
Rats
Rats, Inbred Strains
Testis

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