ISSN:
0192-253X
Keywords:
PGK-B
;
LDH-C4
;
sperm isozymes
;
cryptorchism
;
spermatogenesis
;
Life and Medical Sciences
;
Genetics
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
The hypothesis that PGK-B, like LDH-C4, is restricted to spermatogenic cells was explored by examining isozyme patterns in testes from mice depleted of germinal cells by surgical cryptorchism. In experimentally cryptorchized C57BL/10Sn males, decline in PGK-B activity paralleled decline in LDH-C4 activity and was correlated with degeneration of spermatocytes, spermatids, and spermatozoa. Trace amounts of these sperm isozymes found in cryptorchid testes after the depletion of maturing germ cells probably came from degenerated spermatids and spermatocytes and not from somatic testicular cells.
Additional Material:
5 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/dvg.1020010407
