Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

establishment of Sertoli cell barrier

Term ID
GO:0097368
Synonyms
  • establishment of blood-testis barrier
  • establishment of BTB
  • establishment of SCB
Definition
Establishment of a structure near the basement membrane in adjacent Sertoli cells of the seminiferous epithelium for maintaining spermatogenesis. The structure consists of tight junctions, basal ectoplasmic specializations, and desmosome-like junctions. (2)
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