Spermatogonial Stem Cells Flashcards
1
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What are spermatogonial stem cells?
A
Adult stem cells within the male reproductive system responsible for maintaining continuous spermatogenesis, the process of producing sperm
2
Q
What is hard about isolating SSC?
A
There is low numbers of these in the testes
3
Q
What is in the culture to help SSC’s grow?
A
GDNF
4
Q
Do SSC’s complete spermatogenesis after being transplanted into the testis of immunodeficient mice?
A
Yes
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