Sperm preparation for ART
RR Henkel, WB Schill - Reproductive biology and endocrinology, 2003 - Springer
The onset of clinical assisted reproduction, a quarter of a century ago, required the isolation
of motile spermatozoa. As the indication of assisted reproduction shifted from mere …
of motile spermatozoa. As the indication of assisted reproduction shifted from mere …
The blood‐testis barrier: its biology, regulation, and physiological role in spermatogenesis
CH Wong, CY Cheng - Current topics in developmental biology, 2005 - Elsevier
The blood‐testis barrier (BTB) in mammals, such as rats, is composed of the tight junction
(TJ), the basal ectoplasmic specialization (basal ES), the basal tubulobulbar complex (basal …
(TJ), the basal ectoplasmic specialization (basal ES), the basal tubulobulbar complex (basal …
Vitamin C and oxidative stress in the seminiferous epithelium
C Angulo, R Maldonado, E Pulgar, H Mancilla… - Biological …, 2011 - SciELO Chile
In this article, we focus on the fundamental role of vitamin C transporters for the normal
delivery of vitamin C to germ cells in the adluminal compartment of seminiferous tubules. We …
delivery of vitamin C to germ cells in the adluminal compartment of seminiferous tubules. We …
Efforts to create an artificial testis: culture systems of male germ cells under biochemical conditions resembling the seminiferous tubular biochemical environment
N Sofikitis, E Pappas, A Kawatani… - Human …, 2005 - academic.oup.com
Induction of meiotic and post-meiotic alterations of male germ cells in vitro has been the
target of several research efforts since 1960. However, to date, the establishment of an ideal …
target of several research efforts since 1960. However, to date, the establishment of an ideal …
Structure and signalling pathways of kinin receptors
A Blaukat - Andrologia, 2003 - Wiley Online Library
Kinins are peptide hormones that transmit their biological effects via G protein‐coupled
receptors. They are generated by kallikrein‐mediated proteolysis of their precursors, the …
receptors. They are generated by kallikrein‐mediated proteolysis of their precursors, the …
Isoforms of angiotensin I‐converting enzyme in the development and differentiation of human testis and epididymis
K Pauls, R Metzger, K Steger, T Klonisch… - Andrologia, 2003 - Wiley Online Library
Angiotensin I‐converting enzyme (ACE; CD143, Kininase II, EC 3.4. 15.1) is known to be
crucial for male fertility in animal models. We therefore studied its testicular (tACE) and …
crucial for male fertility in animal models. We therefore studied its testicular (tACE) and …
[HTML][HTML] The Drosophila angiotensin-converting enzyme homologue Ance is required for spermiogenesis
D Hurst, CM Rylett, RE Isaac, AD Shirras - Developmental biology, 2003 - Elsevier
The Angiotensin-converting enzyme (Ance) gene of Drosophila melanogaster is a
homologue of mammalian angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), a peptidyl dipeptidase …
homologue of mammalian angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), a peptidyl dipeptidase …
Angiotensin I‐converting enzyme and potential substrates in human testis and testicular tumours
FE Franke, K Pauls, R Metzger, SM Danilov - Apmis, 2003 - Wiley Online Library
The angiotensin I‐converting enzyme (ACE, kininase II, CD143) shows a broad specificity
for various oligopeptides. Besides the well‐known conversion of angiotensin I to II, ACE …
for various oligopeptides. Besides the well‐known conversion of angiotensin I to II, ACE …
Bradykinin increases intracellular calcium levels in rat testis peritubular cells via the B2 receptor subtype
G Wennemuth, S Blöcher, WB Schill… - British journal of …, 2003 - Wiley Online Library
RT–PCR and Western blots were used to detect bradykinin B2 receptors in testis and
isolated peritubular cells of pre‐pubertal rats. RT–PCR demonstrated expression of a single …
isolated peritubular cells of pre‐pubertal rats. RT–PCR demonstrated expression of a single …
Expression and Location of the Bradykinin B2 Receptor in Rat Testis
TK Monsees, S Blöcher, F Heidorn… - Biology of …, 2002 - academic.oup.com
To investigate the possible role of the local tissue kallikrein-kinin system in
spermatogenesis, we analyzed gene expression and cellular distribution of the bradykinin …
spermatogenesis, we analyzed gene expression and cellular distribution of the bradykinin …