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Spermatogenesis is a complex mechanism which allows the production of male gametes; it consists of mitotic, meiotic, and differentiation phases. Spermiogenesis is the terminal differentiation process during which haploid round spermatids undergo several biochemical and morphological changes, includi...

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Main Authors: Giovanna Cacciola, Teresa Chioccarelli, Silvia Fasano, Riccardo Pierantoni, Gilda Cobellis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:International Journal of Endocrinology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/501350