Secretions of the Testis and Epididymis

Angiotensin I converting enzyme in rat testis, epididymis and vas deferens under different conditions

“…In the epididymis the distribution and control of ACE has not been previously elucidated. During their transit through the ductus epididymidis spermatozoa develop and mature due to changes in composition of the seminal fluid caused by the resorptive and secretory activities of the epithelium lining the duct (Levine & Marsh, 1971;Setchell, 1974;Hamilton, 1975;Voglmayr, 1975;Hohlbrugger, 1980). It is therefore likely that there would be regional variations in ACE activity, and specific ACE activity was measured within the tissues of the various regions of the male tract of rats.…”

Prolactin secretion in infertile men before and after treatment with bromocriptine

“…The functioning and degree of malfunction of the hypothalamopituitary-gonadic axis in infertile men can be defined using the LH-RH test (Franchimont et al, 1973 ;Boucher et al,1976 (Setchell, 1974 ;Franchimont et al, 1975).…”

Collection and Analysis of Rete Testis Fluid From Macaque Monkeys

“…This fluid was first collected for analysis from conscious rams (Voglmayr, Waites & Setchell, 1966) and then from conscious bulls (Voglmayr, Larson & White, 1970) and anaesthetized wallabies (Setchell, 1970) Setchell, 1974). The rate of appearance of labelled compounds in RTF following their infusion into the circulation has yielded information about the blood-testis barrier to non-steroid (Setchell, Voglmayr & Waites, 1969;Waites, Jones, Main & Cooper, 1973) and steroid molecules (Cooper & Waites, 1975). '…”

“…In addition to its unusual electrolyte composition, RTF contains testosterone at levels which vary according to species (Cooper & Waites, 1974; see review by Setchell, 1974). The rate of appearance of labelled compounds in RTF following their infusion into the circulation has yielded information about the blood-testis barrier to non-steroid (Setchell, Voglmayr & Waites, 1969;Waites, Jones, Main & Cooper, 1973) and steroid molecules (Cooper & Waites, 1975 (Abraham, 1974), are given in Table 1.…”