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Sertoli Cell Metabolism and Spermatogenesis

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Authors:
  1. Pedro F. Oliveira

    1. CICS—UBI—Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilha, Portugal

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  2. Marco G. Alves

    1. CICS—UBI—Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilha, Portugal

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  • This book will provide an updated review on the information regarding the subject
  • A comprehensive approach that will target from basic to more advanced concepts
  • An integrative approach which embraces basic research concepts and clinical aspects
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Cell Biology (SBCB)

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  2. Introductory Remarks

    • Pedro F. Oliveira, Marco G. Alves
    Pages 1-2

  3. The Sertoli Cell at a Glance

    • Pedro F. Oliveira, Marco G. Alves
    Pages 3-13

  4. Spermatogenesis

    • Pedro F. Oliveira, Marco G. Alves
    Pages 15-24

  5. Sertoli Cell and Germ Cell Differentiation

    • Pedro F. Oliveira, Marco G. Alves
    Pages 25-39

  6. Testicular Metabolic Cooperation

    • Pedro F. Oliveira, Marco G. Alves
    Pages 41-56

  7. Modulation of Sertoli Cell Metabolism

    • Pedro F. Oliveira, Marco G. Alves
    Pages 57-71

  8. Concluding Remarks

    • Pedro F. Oliveira, Marco G. Alves
    Pages 73-74

  9. Back Matter

    Pages 75-98
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About this book

This book is focused on Sertoli cell physiology and its role in the spermatogenic event. These cells, known as “nurse cells”, are essential for the normal development of germ cells by offering not only physical support and creating an immune-privileged environment, but also for providing nutritional support. The presence of Sertoli cells promotes the establishment of the appropriate microenvironment so that spermatogenesis may occur. Spermatogenesis maintenance in vivo is highly dependent on the metabolic cooperation established between Sertoli cells and developing germ cells. For many years this metabolic cooperation between testicular cells has been disregarded, but recent advances have highlighted the relevance of these processes for male fertility. Thus, the understanding of the functioning and regulation of these metabolic processes is a crucial step to identify key mechanisms associated with Sertoli cell (dys)function and to enlighten their influence on male fertility.

Authors and Affiliations

  • CICS—UBI—Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilha, Portugal

    Pedro F. Oliveira, Marco G. Alves

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Sertoli Cell Metabolism and Spermatogenesis

  • Authors: Pedro F. Oliveira, Marco G. Alves

  • Series Title: SpringerBriefs in Cell Biology

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-19791-3

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Author(s) 2015

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-19790-6Published: 04 December 2015

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-19791-3Published: 29 November 2015

  • Series ISSN: 2625-3534

  • Series E-ISSN: 2625-3542

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: VIII, 98

  • Number of Illustrations: 14 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Biomedicine general, Cell Culture

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