Can we induce spermatogenesis in the domestic cat using an in vitro tissue culture approach?

The reduced number of animals in most wild felid populations implies a loss of genetic diversity. The death of juveniles, prior to the production of mature sperm, represents a loss of potential genetic contribution to future populations. Since 2011 mouse testicular organ culture has introduced an al...

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Main Authors: Andreia F Silva, Sara Escada-Rebelo, Sandra Amaral, Renata S Tavares, Stefan Schlatt, João Ramalho-Santos, Paula C Mota
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5802888?pdf=render