A revised model for spermatogonial expansion in man: lessons from non-human primates

Reproduction. 2006 Nov;132(5):673-80. doi: 10.1530/rep.1.01081.

Abstract

We have recently described a revised scheme for spermatogonial expansion in non-human primates. We proposed that A(pale)-spermatogonia act as self-renewing progenitors and premeiotic germ cells are organized and divide as small clones. Here, we are revisiting the model described for man and propose a modified scheme for spermatogonial expansion. Our revised model shows high similarity to the scheme proposed for non-human primates and is in accordance with all previous and present data.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Cell Proliferation
  • Clone Cells
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Models, Animal
  • Primates / physiology*
  • Spermatogenesis / physiology*
  • Spermatogonia / cytology*
  • Stem Cells / cytology*