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part of
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Sertoli cell
A supporting cell projecting inward from the basement membrane of seminiferous tubules. They surround and nourish the developing male germ cells and secrete androgen binding protein. Their tight junctions with the spermatogonia and spermatocytes provide a blood-testis barrier.
BTO:0001238
CALOHA:TS-0922
FMA:72298
VHOG:0001348
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androgen binding protein secreting cell
supporting cell
seminiferous tubule epithelial cell
seminiferous tubule of testis