GATA4 modulates autophagy, apoptosis and tight junction marker remodeling in Bactrian camel Sertoli cells

Bactrian camels exhibit distinct seasonal estrus, with periodic testicular functional fluctuations regulating their reproductive activity. As a key transcription factor in reproductive modulation, the specific role of GATA4 in the testicular microenvironment of Bactrian camels remains unclear. This study investigates the expression patterns of GATA4 in the testicular tissue during estrus and anestrus phases, alongside its potential regulatory effects on Sertoli cells (SCs) function. Utilizing...