Rapid evolution and molecular convergence in cryptorchidism-related genes associated with inherently undescended testes in mammals

Rapid evolution and molecular convergence in cryptorchidism-related genes associated with inherently undescended testes in mammals

Abstract Background The mammalian testis is an important male exocrine gland and spermatozoa-producing organ that usually lies in extra-abdominal scrotums to provide a cooler environment for spermatogenesis and sperm storage. Testicles sometimes fail to descend, leading to cryptorchidism. However, c...

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Main Authors: Simin Chai, Ran Tian, Juanjuan Bi, Shixia Xu, Guang Yang, Wenhua Ren
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:BMC Ecology and Evolution
Subjects:
Testicular descent
Cryptorchidism-related genes
Molecular convergence
Rapid evolution
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12862-021-01753-5

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