Expression pattern of testis-specific expressed gene 2 in cryptorchidism model and its role in apoptosis of spermatogenic cells

In our previous study,we identified a novel testis-specific expressed gene 2(TSEG-2) from mouse testis.To further investigate its functions,35 male Balb/c mice(8 weeks old) were divided into cryptorchidism group(n=20),sham group(n=10),and control group(n=5).In cryptorchidism group,the right testes were anchored to the inner lateral abdominal wall.In situ hybridization(ISH) was applied to measure the localization of TSEG-2 in mouse testis.Real-time quantitative PCR was performed to detect the expression of T...