The functions of Sertoli cells in spermatogenesis have attracted much more attention
recently. Normal spermatogenesis depends on Sertoli cells, mainly due to their influence on …

The blood-testis barrier (BTB) is one of the tightest blood-tissue barriers in the mammalian
body. It divides the seminiferous epithelium into the basal and the apical (adluminal) …

Spermiation—the release of mature spermatozoa from Sertoli cells into the seminiferous
tubule lumen—occurs by the disruption of an anchoring device known as the apical …

A variety of studies have shown that some activated nuclear receptors (NRs), especially the
glucorticoid receptor, the estrogen receptor and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor …

Due to the widespread use of nanomaterials in medical, industrial and military applications,
the question as to whether nanoparticles (NPs) cause harmful disturbances in human …

Spermatogenesis is a complex biochemical event, involving the participation of the
hypothalamus and the pituitary gland via secretion of the hypothalamus hormone GnRH …

Spermatogenesis occurs within the seminiferous tubules of the testis, in close association
with the somatic cells of the seminiferous epithelium, the Sertoli cells. At the completion of …

This review will focus the roles of TNF-alpha, IL-1 alpha, and IL-1 beta in the mammalian
testis and in two testicular pathologies, testicular torsion and orchitis. TNF alpha in the testis …

Prostate cancer is initially dependent on androgens for growth; hence, recurrent prostate is
treated with androgen ablation which may result in progression to androgen independence …

Abstract Treatment of aging men and women with testosterone supplements is increasing.
The supplements are given to postmenopausal women mainly to improve their libido and to …