Spermatogonial stem cells
Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 18, 2026

Serial Enrichment of Spermatogonial Stem and Progenitor Cells (SSCs) in Culture for Derivation of Long-term Adult Mouse SSC Lines
Published on: February 25, 2013
Jon M Oatley1, Ralph L Brinster
1University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Laboratory of Reproductive Physiology, Philadelphia, USA.
Abstract:
The biological activities of spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) are the foundation for spermatogenesis and thus sustained male fertility. Therefore, understanding the mechanisms governing their ability to both self-renew and differentiate is essential. Moreover, because SSCs are the only adult stem cell to contribute genetic information to the next generation, they are an excellent target for genetic modification. In this chapter, we discuss two important approaches to investigate SSCs and their cognate niche microenvironment in the mouse, the SSC transplantation assay and the long-term serum-free SSC culture method. These techniques can be used to enhance our understanding of SSC biology as well as to produce genetically modified animals.
Related Concept Videos
Spermatogenesis
Spermatogenesis
The process of spermatogenesis can be divided into mitosis, meiosis, and spermiogenesis. During mitosis, the spermatogonia or stem cells divide to produce two identical daughter cells, type A and B spermatogonia. Type-A...
Embryonic Stem Cells
ES cells are grown in a culture medium where they can divide indefinitely, creating ES cell lines. Under certain conditions, ES cells can differentiate, either spontaneously into a variety of...
Embryonic Stem Cells
Multipotency and Niche of Bulge Stem Cell
Zygotic Development And Stem Cell Formation

