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Defb19 regulates the migration of germ cell and is involved in male fertility
22 Nov 2022
Abstract excerpt
β-defensins are small antimicrobial peptides that play essential roles in male fertility. Although several members of the β-defensin family are preferentially expressed in the testis, their involvement in spermatogenesis remains elusive. In this study, we have characterized the expression and function of Defb19 in mouse testis. Our results showed that Defb19 is expressed in both Sertoli cells and germ cells....
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