Spermiogenesis in the mammalian testis is the most critical post-meiotic developmental event occurring during spermatogenesis in which haploid spermatids undergo extensive cellular, molecular and morphological changes to form spermatozoa. Spermatozoa are then released from the seminiferous epithelium at spermiation. At the same time, the BTB (blood-testis barrier) undergoes restructuring to fac...

High-dose boric acid (BA) exposure produces testicular lesions in adult rats characterized by inhibited spermiation (IS) that may progress to atrophy. In vivo and in vitro studies addressed possible mechanisms. In vivo, boron tissue disposition was examined, since no detailed data existed, and relevant boron concentrations for in vitro studies needed to be set. Since BA induces riboflavinuria a...

A detailed understanding of the hormonal regulation of spermatogenesis is required for the informed assessment and management of male fertility and, conversely, for the development of safe and reversible male hormonal contraception. An approach to the study of these issues is outlined based on the use of well-defined in vivo models of gonadotropin/androgen deprivation and replacement, the quant...

The objective of this study was to regulate the reproduction and levels of gonadal steroids in 3-year-old protandrous black porgy (Acanthopagrus schlegeli) by treatment with microencapsulated D-Trp6-luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LH-RH analog) during the prespawning season. Twenty-four previously male black porgy were equally divided into 2 groups and injected with vehicle (control grou...

The mediation of fluid homeostasis by multiple classes of aquaporins has been suggested to be essential during spermatogenesis and spermiation. In the marine teleost gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata), seven distinct aquaporins, Aqp0a, -1aa, -1ab, -7, -8b, -9b and -10b, are differentially expressed in the somatic and germ cell lineages of the spermiating testis, but the endocrine regulation of t...

Two hundred and fifteen individuals of the tiny abyssal scallop (Delectopecten vitreus macrocheiricolus) were collected at a depth of around 3,000 m on the bottom of the Japan Sea during a cruise of the Yokosuka/Shinkai 6500 YK 01-06. The scallop population included specimens of 4 sizes, i.e., very small, small, middle, and large, with mantle sizes of 1-2mm, 3-5mm, 6-9mm, and 10-12mm, respectiv...

Over the last century the reproduction of sturgeon has been intensively studied par Russian scientists who established a technology for the ranching of alevins which included artificial fertilization of gametes taken from wild broodfish and larvae rearing. More recently, since 1970, major contributions originated from teams in the USA, the EU, Japan and Iran. A rather good knowledge of the repr...