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Sep 2026
Testis-predominant gene Mfap3l is dispensable for spermatogenesis under physiological conditions.
The microfibril-associated protein (MFAP) family members play critical roles in extracellular matrix (ECM) assembly and tissue homeostasis maintenance. Among them, MFAP3L (microfibril-associated protein 3-like), a paralog of MFAP3, is predominantly expressed in testicular tissue. Conventional hypotheses propose that it...
Yin-Jie Xie, Hui-Juan Xiao, Hui Wang et al.
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