Roles of small RNAs in the effects of nutrition on apoptosis and spermatogenesis in the adult testis

Yongjuan Guan, G. Liang, Penny Hawken, Irek Malecki, Greg Cozens, Phil Vercoe, Graeme Martin, L.L. Guan

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Abstract

We tested whether reductions in spermatozoal quality induced by under-nutrition are associated with increased germ cell apoptosis and disrupted spermatogenesis, and whether these effects are mediated by small RNAs. Groups of 8 male sheep were fed for a 10% increase or 10% decrease in body mass over 65 days. Underfeeding increased the number of apoptotic germ cells (P
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-14
JournalScientific Reports
Volume5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015

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