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Roles of male reproductive tract extracellular vesicles in reproduction
Author(s) -
Tamessar Cottrell T.,
Trigg Natalie A.,
Nixon Brett,
SkerrettByrne David A.,
Sharkey David J.,
Robertson Sarah A.,
Bromfield Elizabeth G.,
Schjenken John E.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
american journal of reproductive immunology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.071
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1600-0897
pISSN - 1046-7408
DOI - 10.1111/aji.13338
Subject(s) - biology , reproductive tract , epididymis , sperm , reproduction , female reproductive tract , microbiology and biotechnology , physiology , extracellular vesicles , reproductive biology , mating , fecundity , reproductive system , function (biology) , vesicle , zoology , ecology , anatomy , endocrinology , genetics , embryo , medicine , population , embryogenesis , environmental health , membrane
Sources of extracellular vesicles within the male reproductive tract. Given that the secretion of extracellular vesicles (EVs) is a virtually ubiquitous property of all cell lineages, it appears likely that tissues across the male reproductive tract will produce EVs. While best characterized in the prostate and epididymis, evidence suggests that testis, seminal vesicles, and vas deferens produce populations of EVs that currently have unknown functions. Remarkably, EV populations originating beyond the male reproductive tract may exert influence on reproductive function and are postulated to act as messengers of lifetime experience.