Fig. 1From: Distinct actions of testicular endocrine and lumicrine signaling on the proximal epididymal transcriptomeTestis-derived endocrine and lumicrine actions on the epididymis. (A) A schematic representation of testis-derived endocrine and lumicrine actions on the epididymis. IS, initial segment; Cap, caput; ED, efferent duct; VD, vas deferens. Blue arrows indicate the lumicrine action through the male reproductive tract. Red arrows indicate the endocrine action through the bloodstream. (B) A summary of experimental conditions and their effects on endocrine and lumicrine actionsBack to article page