Structural alterations in the seminiferous tubules of rats treated with immunosuppressor tacrolimus

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Tacrolimus (FK-506) is an immunosuppressant that binds to a specific immunophilin, resulting in the suppression of the cellular immune response during transplant rejection. Except for some alterations in the spermatozoa, testicular m...

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Main Authors: Sasso-Cerri Estela, Miraglia Sandra M, Spolidório Luís C, Cerri Paulo S, Caneguim Breno H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-02-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/7/1/19