The Hypoxic Testicle: Physiology and Pathophysiology

The Hypoxic Testicle: Physiology and Pathophysiology

Mammalian spermatogenesis is a complex biological process occurring in the seminiferous tubules in the testis. This process represents a delicate balance between cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. In most mammals, the testicles are kept in the scrotum 2 to 7°C below body core temperature, and the spermatogenic process proceeds with a blood and oxygen supply that is fairly indep...

Hypoxic hepatopathy: pathophysiology and prognosis.

BACKGROUND Dramatic transient elevation in serum concentrations of hepatic enzymes occurs in some patients following a hypo-perfusion state. This entity is variously termed "shock liver" or "ischemic hepatitis", since the pathogenesis is considered to be ischemia. However, hypotension or shock is not always present. METHODS We analyzed the medical records of 293 patients (322 episodes) who ha...

The physiology and pathophysiology of the skin.

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Physiology And PAthoPhysiology of AquAPorins

Received 2 July 2010, accepted 1 August 2010. Correspondence to: Dr Amaia Rodríguez, Metabolic Research Laboratory, University of Navarra, Irunlarrea 1, 31008 Pamplona, Spain. Tel.: +34 948 42 56 00 (ext. 6544), Fax: +34 948 42 56 52, E-mail: [email protected] Abstract Aquaporins (AQPs) are water channels that facilitate a rapid transport of water, across cell membranes. in some cases, these pore...

Editorial: Mesothelial Physiology and Pathophysiology