[Fate of Leydig cells in testicular organ culture].

In organ culture experiments, the Leydig cells of mouse testes can still be recognized after 12 days at 31 degrees C. HCG binding sites are effectively demonstrated. Meanwhile, when HCG is added at the initiation of the cultures, it is selectively stored in the cytoplasm of the Leydig cells. These findings point to a fairly good survival of Leydig cells in our tissue culture system.