The Application of Biomarkers of Spermatogonial Stem Cells for Restoring Male Fertility

Spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) are defined by their ability to both self-renew and produce differentiated germ cells that will develop into functional spermatozoa. Because of this ability, SSCs can reestablish spermatogenesis after testicular damage caused by cytotoxic agents or after transplantat...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Kevin T. Ebata, Jonathan R. Yeh, Xiangfan Zhang, Makoto C. Nagano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2008-01-01
Series:Disease Markers
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2008/536020