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A novel maturation marker for human Sertoli cells.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  2687179     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The maturation of Sertoli cells at puberty is critical for the initiation and maintenance of spermatogenesis. Little is known about the factors which control Sertoli cell maturation. We have examined Sertoli cells in testicular specimens from 44 subjects, ranging in age from 6 months to 67 years, for reactivity with a mouse monoclonal antibody (M2A) using the immunoperoxidase reaction. We found positive reactivity with prepubertal but not postpubertal Sertoli cells, suggesting that the antigen defined by M2A was a marker of immature Sertoli cells. This marker may be useful for studying the factors which influence Sertoli cell maturation during development of the testis.
Authors:
R Baumal; D Bailey; A Giwercman; N Skakkebaek; M Stratis; A Marks
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  International journal of andrology     Volume:  12     ISSN:  0105-6263     ISO Abbreviation:  Int. J. Androl.     Publication Date:  1989 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1990-01-23     Completed Date:  1990-01-23     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8000141     Medline TA:  Int J Androl     Country:  ENGLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  354-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aging / physiology*
Antibodies, Monoclonal / immunology
Antigens / analysis
Biological Markers / analysis
Child
Humans
Immunoenzyme Techniques
Male
Middle Aged
Sertoli Cells / analysis*,  cytology,  immunology
Testis / cytology*,  immunology
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Antibodies, Monoclonal; 0/Antigens; 0/Biological Markers

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