Bibliography: leaves 169-205. This thesis suggests that the testicular macrophage exhibits characteristics similar to that of a suppressor macrophage phenotype. The inhibition of lymphocyte proliferation by the testicular macrophage, its unique cytokine profile, high basal production of GM-CSF and prostaglandins, and the refractoriness to LPS all suggests a role that contributes to the immune privilege that is afforded the testis. However, these aspects of testicular macrophage immuno-biology also support a role in local cell-cell communication and regulation of the normal physiology of the testis, and macrophages may be directly involved in Leydig cell steriogenesis.
Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:ADTP/65305 |
Date | January 1996 |
Creators | Kern, Stephan, 1968- |
Source Sets | Australiasian Digital Theses Program |
Language | English |
Detected Language | English |
Relation | SUA, SUA:R, SUA:W |
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