Lactate regulates rat male germ cell function through reactive oxygen species.

Besides giving structural support, Sertoli cells regulate the fate of germ cells by supplying a variety of factors. These factors include hormones, several pro- and anti-apoptotic agents and also energetic substrates. Lactate is one of the compounds produced by Sertoli cells, which is utilized as an...

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Main Authors: María Noel Galardo, Mariana Regueira, María Fernanda Riera, Eliana Herminia Pellizzari, Selva Beatriz Cigorraga, Silvina Beatriz Meroni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/24498241/pdf/?tool=EBI