Biology, regulation and function of the testicular macrophages

Biology, regulation and function of the testicular macrophages is a Research Project for the Endocrinology and Immunophysiology Research Group, under the Centre for Reproductive Health.

Project Leader

microscope2We still know little about the biology of these immune cells, which play a crucial role in the testicular immune response and development, and the response to inflammation and infection. A greater understanding of their fundamental biology will increase our knowledge of how macrophages operate in an immune-privileged tissue, and may provide an explanation for gender-based differences in immune functions.