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Distribution of glycoconjugates in human testis. A histochemical study using fluorescein- and rhodamine-conjugated lectins. 1987

R Malmi, and M Kallajoki, and J Suominen

Differentiation in the seminiferous epithelium involves the orderly transformation of germ cells into spermatozoa. We have employed ten fluorescein- and rhodamine-labeled lectins to visualize distinctive changes in the distribution of carbohydrate containing compounds during spermatogenesis and noticed the increase in RCA I, PNA, SBA and HPA binding sites during germ cell differentiation, suggesting the appearance of certain galactose and N-acetylgalactosamine containing glycoconjugates. Besides, in the cytoplasm of all germ cell types the positive reactions with Con A, LCA, WGA, LPA and UEA I indicate the presence of mannose, N-acetylglucosamine, sialic acid and fucose containing glycosubstances. Developing acrosomes demonstrated binding sites for most lectins, and particular HPA binding glycoconjugates were expressed in the equatorial segment region of late spermatids and testicular spermatozoa. In addition, the characteristic staining patterns of other testicular compartments are described. Our results suggest that human germ cells are rich in various carbohydrate containing compounds and there are specific alterations in cellular glycoconjugates during germ cell differentiation.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008856 Microscopy, Fluorescence Microscopy of specimens stained with fluorescent dye (usually fluorescein isothiocyanate) or of naturally fluorescent materials, which emit light when exposed to ultraviolet or blue light. Immunofluorescence microscopy utilizes antibodies that are labeled with fluorescent dye. Fluorescence Microscopy,Immunofluorescence Microscopy,Microscopy, Immunofluorescence,Fluorescence Microscopies,Immunofluorescence Microscopies,Microscopies, Fluorescence,Microscopies, Immunofluorescence
D005452 Fluoresceins A family of spiro(isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-(9H)xanthen)-3-one derivatives. These are used as dyes, as indicators for various metals, and as fluorescent labels in immunoassays. Tetraiodofluorescein
D005456 Fluorescent Dyes Chemicals that emit light after excitation by light. The wave length of the emitted light is usually longer than that of the incident light. Fluorochromes are substances that cause fluorescence in other substances, i.e., dyes used to mark or label other compounds with fluorescent tags. Flourescent Agent,Fluorescent Dye,Fluorescent Probe,Fluorescent Probes,Fluorochrome,Fluorochromes,Fluorogenic Substrates,Fluorescence Agents,Fluorescent Agents,Fluorogenic Substrate,Agents, Fluorescence,Agents, Fluorescent,Dyes, Fluorescent,Probes, Fluorescent,Substrates, Fluorogenic
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000177 Acrosome The cap-like structure covering the anterior portion of SPERM HEAD. Acrosome, derived from LYSOSOMES, is a membrane-bound organelle that contains the required hydrolytic and proteolytic enzymes necessary for sperm penetration of the egg in FERTILIZATION. Acrosomes
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D012235 Rhodamines A family of 3,6-di(substituted-amino)-9-benzoate derivatives of xanthene that are used as dyes and as indicators for various metals; also used as fluorescent tracers in histochemistry. Rhodamine
D012670 Seminiferous Epithelium The epithelium lining the seminiferous tubules composed of primary male germ cells (SPERMATOGONIA) and supporting SERTOLI CELLS. As SPERMATOGENESIS proceeds, the developing germ cells migrate toward the lumen. The adluminal compartment, the inner two thirds of the tubules, contains SPERMATOCYTES and the more advanced germ cells. Epithelium, Seminiferous,Epitheliums, Seminiferous,Seminiferous Epitheliums
D013091 Spermatogenesis The process of germ cell development in the male from the primordial germ cells, through SPERMATOGONIA; SPERMATOCYTES; SPERMATIDS; to the mature haploid SPERMATOZOA. Spermatocytogenesis,Spermiogenesis

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