Cooper T G, Hamilton D W
Am J Anat. 1977 Oct;150(2):247-67. doi: 10.1002/aja.1001500204.
The existence of a discrete group of cells that are able to phagocytose spermatozoa is reported in the terminal vas deferens of the rat. In addition it is shown that phagocytosis of spermatozoa occurs in the gland of the vas deferens. The cytological mechanisms involved in the phagocytotic process are discussed, and the role that this activity may have on the removal of surplus spermatozoa is discussed.
据报道，在大鼠输精管末端存在一组能够吞噬精子的离散细胞群。此外，研究表明输精管腺中也会发生精子吞噬现象。文中讨论了吞噬过程中涉及的细胞学机制，并探讨了这种活动在清除多余精子方面可能发挥的作用。
