Testicular macrophages are recruited during a narrow time window by fetal Sertoli cells to promote organ-specific developmental functions
Xiaowei Gu, Anna Heinrich, Tony DeFalco
The paper identifies the origins and developmental roles of testicular macrophages in mice, showing that fetal Sertoli cells recruit macrophages during a specific time window and that different macrophage populations have distinct functions in testis development.
bioRxiv · May 5, 2022 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology