Expression and Localization of Opioid Receptors in Male Germ Cells and the Implication for Mouse Spermatogenesis.

The presence of endogenous opioid peptides in different testicular cell types has been extensively characterized and provides evidence for the participation of the opioid system in the regulation of testicular function. However, the exact role of the opioid system during the spermatogenesis has rema...

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Main Authors: Haizea Estomba, Iraia Muñoa-Hoyos, Marta Gianzo, Itziar Urizar-Arenaza, Luis Casis, Jon Irazusta, Nerea Subirán
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4816522?pdf=render