Characterization of the convoluted seminiferous tubule wall. I. Ultrastructural aspects after the ligation of the vas deferens and the efferent tubules
Mazzotti, G.; Caramelli, E.; Cataldi, A.; Laraia, A.; Galanzi, A.; Di Natale, F.; Rana, R.; Rinaldi, C.
Bollettino della Societa Italiana di Biologia Sperimentale 57(1): 40-45
1981
ISSN/ISBN: 0037-8771 PMID: 7195728 Document Number: 388012
The structure of the wall of the rat seminiferous tubules has been studied by electron microscopy. No significant modifications have been revealed after the ligature of the vas deferens while on the contrary the ligature of the efferent ductules produces a reduction of the contractile filaments and of the pinocytosis vesicles, as well as an increase of the amount of collagen fibers in the basal membrane.