Propylthiouracil-induced hypothyroidism delays apoptosis during the first wave of spermatogenesis

Mammalian germ cell apoptosis plays a key role in controlling the correct number of germ cells supported by Sertoli cells during the first wave of spermatogenesis in mammalian puberty. However, little is known about hormonal factors that could influence the rate of germ cell apoptosis during puberty...

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Main Authors: Doris Silva, Carlos Lizama, Verónica Tapia, Ricardo D Moreno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-01-01
Series:Biological Research
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0716-97602011000200010