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Simple and Efficient Technique for the Preparation of Testicular Cell Suspensions
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2013
A novel protocol for the mechanical preparation of testicular cell suspensions from rodent material, avoiding enzymes and detergents, is described. The method is very simple, fast, reproducible, and renders good quality cell suspensions, which are suitable for flow sorting and RNA extraction.
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Isolation of Cancer Stem Cells From Human Prostate Cancer Samples
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2014
The isolation of cancer stem cells (CSCs) directly from human tissues is requisite for their biological characterization. This manuscript describes a methodology for the isolation of prostate CSCs from human tissues, while also providing tips on troubleshooting difficult steps.
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Slide Preparation Method to Preserve Three-dimensional Chromatin Architecture of Testicular Germ Cells
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2014
The material here describes a method developed to preserve the three-dimensional chromatin structure of testicular germ cells. This has been termed the three-dimensional (3D) slide method. This method improves sensitivity for detection of subnuclear structures and is applicable for immunofluorescence, DNA, and RNA fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH).
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Generation of Porcine Testicular Organoids with Testis Specific Architecture using Microwell Culture
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2019
Here, we present a protocol for the reproducible generation of porcine testicular organoids with testis specific tissue architecture using the commercially available microwell culture system.
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Working with Human Tissues for Translational Cancer Research
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2015
Translational cancer research is dependent on extraction of human tissues. Much work has gone into optimizing extraction methods for ex vivo analysis. Here, we describe tissue processing methods allowing for maximal data output from limited samples.
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The germ-cell origin connects tumor development with the biology of cells that normally produce sperm. These cells undergo tightly regulated processes of division and differentiation, so disruption can alter their normal developmental behavior. Studying this relationship helps researchers interpret how tumors arise, how they differ from other cancers, and why fertility may be relevant when planning care.
Genomic changes can interfere with the controls that regulate cell division, cellular differentiation, and apoptosis, the programmed process of cell death. When these safeguards no longer function normally, abnormal cells may survive, multiply, and form an expanding tumor. This mechanism provides a biological basis for studying tumor behavior and identifying biomarkers or treatment responses.
Tumor cells that enter lymphatic or blood vessels may move beyond the original testicular site, making spread an important consideration in evaluation and management. These routes also help explain why biological studies examine tissue responses and disease progression, rather than focusing only on the primary mass. Understanding possible dissemination supports decisions about treatment and surveillance.
These approaches provide complementary information during clinical evaluation. A physical examination assesses findings in the patient, ultrasound examines testicular tissue, and blood-based tumor markers add measurable biological information. Used together, they support detection and characterization of a suspected tumor. Their combined role illustrates how tissue imaging, clinical observation, and molecular signals inform cancer assessment.
Surgery, chemotherapy, and surveillance contribute different functions within management. Surgery addresses the tumor directly, chemotherapy provides a treatment approach for malignant cells, and surveillance allows ongoing observation after evaluation or treatment. The appropriate combination depends on clinical circumstances. Together, these strategies support disease control, follow-up, and improved outcomes while guiding continued assessment of tumor status.
Fertility-preserving care matters because the testicles produce sperm as well as testosterone, and disease or its treatment can affect this reproductive role. Biological research therefore considers both tumor control and tissue function. Linking tumor biology with germ-cell development helps clinicians and researchers evaluate management choices that address cancer while recognizing potential reproductive consequences.