MAP7-driven microtubule remodeling builds the Sertoli apical domain that supports timely meiotic progression
Koji Kikuchi, Toshihiko Fujimori, Mami Nakagawa, Keisuke Ohta, Ryuki Shimada, Sayoko Fujimura, Kei-ichiro Yasunaga, Shingo Usuki, Naoki Tani, Akira Nakamura, Kimi Araki, Kei‐ichiro Ishiguro
This study identifies MAP7 as a key regulator of microtubule remodeling in Sertoli cells, essential for apical domain formation and timely meiotic progression in mouse testes.
bioRxiv · Sep 16, 2025 · PreprintCell Biology