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    Ankrd7, a novel gene specifically expressed in Sertoli cells and its potential roles in Sertoli cell maturation

    The somatic Sertoli cells play an essential role in testis determination and spermatogenesis by providing nutrition and structural support. In the current study, we report on the novel Ankrd7 gene that contain...

    Yu-Qiang Shi, Lian-Cai Du, Qing-Zhong Wang, Chun-Fang Han in Molecules and Cells (2009)

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    Testosterone upregulation of tissue type plasminogen activator expression in Sertoli cells

    Our previous studies have demonstrated that tissue type plasminogen activator (tPA) might be involved in matrix degradation of blood-testis barrier in rat. In this study, we have further investigated the effec...

    Jian Guo, Yu-Qiang Shi, Wei Yang, Yin-Chuan Li, Zhao-Yuan Hu, Yi-Xun Liu in Endocrine (2007)