Tubulobulbar complex: Cytoskeletal remodeling to release spermatozoa

Tubulobulbar complex: Cytoskeletal remodeling to release spermatozoa

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Tubulobulbar complexes (TBCs) are actin-based structures that help establish close contact between Sertoli–Sertoli cells or Sertoli–mature germ cells (spermatids) in the seminiferous tubules of the testes. They are actin-rich push-through devices that eliminate e...

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Main Authors: Upadhyay Rahul D, Kumar Anita V, Ganeshan Malti, Balasinor Nafisa H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-04-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Subjects:
Tubulobulbar complex
Ectoplasmic specialization
Sperm release
Sertoli cell
Actin
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/10/1/27

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