Androgenic activity and expression of the male-specific antigen in C57BL-6 mice of the Wv-Wv genotype

Vojtísková, M.; Polácková, M.

Folia Biologica 17(3): 200-203

1971


ISSN/ISBN: 0015-5500
PMID: 4397946
Document Number: 39959
Sterile anaemic WV/WV were used as a model of a selective genetic deficiency in sexual differentiation; spermatogenesis is almost completely inhibited, while the androgen-producing cells continue to function, although subnormally. The reduced hormonal activity is reflected in significantly reduced relative weights of the seminal vesicles, which are regarded as target organs.

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