Sertoli cell barrier

blood testis barrier

The blood-testis barrier (abbreviated as BTB) is a physical barrier between the blood vessels and the seminiferous tubules of the animal testes. The barrier is formed by tight connections between the Sertoli cells, which are sustentacular cells (supporting cells) of the seminiferous tubules, and nourish the spermatogonia. The barrier prevents passage of cytotoxic agents (bodies or substances that are toxic to cells) into the seminiferous tubules.

Type Vessel
Structure parente squamous epithelium
Nom latin blood testis barrier

Questions fréquentes

What is the Sertoli cell barrier?
The blood-testis barrier (abbreviated as BTB) is a physical barrier between the blood vessels and the seminiferous tubules of the animal testes. The barrier is formed by tight connections between the Sertoli cells, which are sustentacular cells (supporting cells) of the seminiferous tubules, and nou
What is the Latin name for the Sertoli cell barrier?
The Latin name for the Sertoli cell barrier is blood testis barrier.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.