... sequences of HS chains are de®ned for the bFGF binding and for the recognition of the speci®c bFGFreceptor, leading to the formation of a ternary complexcomprising HSPG±bFGF±FGFR. These oligosaccharidicmotifs ... compared to cells expressingHSPG [4,11±15].Sertoli cells are the principal source of estradiol produc-tion in the immature testis [16,17]. Signi®cant estrogensynthesis is present in Sertoli cells ... extraction, cells were incubated for 24 heither in the absence or in prese nce of FSH, dbcAMP,cholera toxin or bFGF, either in combination with FSH ordbcAMP or cholera toxin and bFGF.Extraction of...