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ABSTRACT:
ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus
SUBMITTER: Zhiyv Niu
PROVIDER: E-GEOD-27043 | biostudies-arrayexpress |
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress
Biology of reproduction 20101229 4
The development of techniques to maintain the spermatogonial stem cell (SSC) in vivo and in vitro for extended periods essentially allows for the indefinite continuation of an individual germline. Recent evidence indicates that the aging of male reproductive function is due to failure of the SSC niche. SSCs are routinely cultured for 6 mo, and no apparent effect of culture over this period has been observed. To determine the effects of SSC aging, we utilized an in vitro culture system, followed ...[more]