Actin-based dynamics during spermatogenesis and its significance

Journal of Zhejiang University: Science B

Volumn 8, Issue 7, 2007, Pages 498-506

  Xiao, Xiang ^a   Yang, Wan xi ^a  

^a ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY   (China)

Author keywords

Actin; Nuclear shaping; Q78; Sertoli cell; Spermatogenesis; Testis

Indexed keywords

ACTIN;

ACROSOME; ANIMAL; CELL JUNCTION; CHEMISTRY; CYTOLOGY; IN VITRO STUDY; MALE; PHYSIOLOGY; REVIEW; SERTOLI CELL; SPERMATOGENESIS; SPERMATOZOON MOTILITY; TESTIS; ULTRASTRUCTURE;

ACROSOME; ACTINS; ANIMALS; INTERCELLULAR JUNCTIONS; MALE; SERTOLI CELLS; SPERM MOTILITY; SPERMATOGENESIS; TESTIS;

EID: 34548446806     PISSN: 16731581     EISSN: 18621783     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1631/jzus.2007.B0498     Document Type: Review

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