McClusky, L.M. & Nielsen, J. (2024)
A histological study of the protracted dismantling of the spent (Sertoli-only) shark spermatocyst post-spermiation: Insight from species with or without testis-associated lymphomyeloid tissue. Anatomia Histologia Embryologia, 53(2), Article e13017
DOI: 10.1111/ahe.13017
McClusky, L.M. (2022)
Several routes of cell death to secondary necrosis in the elasmobranch testis. Apoptosis, 27, 454–464
DOI: 10.1007/s10495-022-01733-0
Nielsen, J. & Hedeholm, R.B. & Lynghammar, A. & McClusky, L.M. & Berland, B. & Steffensen, J.F. & Christiansen, J.S. (2020)
Assessing the reproductive biology of the Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus). PLoS ONE, 15(10), Article e0238986
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0238986
McClusky, L.M. (2020)
Simple, once-off mapping of various, recurrent immunostaining patterns of proliferating cell nuclear antigen in spermatogonia at the immature pole of the testis of adult wild-caught blue shark, Prionace glauca: Correlations with changes in testicular status. Molecular Reproduction and Development, 87(11), 1111–1123
DOI: 10.1002/mrd.23429
McClusky, L.M. (2018)
Multiple Sources for Sertoli Cells and Two Sertoli Phenotypes in the Adult Elasmobranch Testis: Insight from Two Species Belonging to Different Orders. The Anatomical Record, 301(11), 1944–1954
DOI: 10.1002/ar.23949
McClusky, L.M. & Sulikowski, J. (2016)
A Comparative Study of Intratesticular Ductules in the Spermatogenically Active Testes of Shortfin Mako and Thresher Sharks. The Anatomical Record, 10, 1435–1448
DOI: 10.1002/ar.23456
McClusky, L.M. (2015)
Sperm of Galeorhinus galeus (Elasmobranchii, Triakidae) Traverse an Excurrent Duct System Characterized by Pronounced Regionalization: A Scanning Electron and Light Microscopy Study. The Anatomical Record, 298(11), 1938–1949
DOI: 10.1002/ar.23204
McClusky, L.M. & Sulikowski, J. (2014)
The epigonal organ and mature pole of the testis in the recreationally fished blue shark (Prionace glauca): histochemico-functional correlates. Journal of Anatomy, 225(6), 614–624
DOI: 10.1111/joa.12242
McClusky, L.M. (2013)
The caspase-dependent apoptosis gradient in the testis of the blue shark, Prionace glauca. Reproduction, 145(3), 297–310
DOI: 10.1530/REP-12-0216
McClusky, L.M. (2012)
Coordination of spermatogenic processes in the testis: lessons from cystic spermatogenesis. Cell and Tissue Research, 349(3), 703–715
DOI: 10.1007/s00441-011-1288-1
McClusky, L.M. (2011)
Testicular Degeneration during Spermatogenesis in the Blue Shark, Prionace glauca: Nonconformity with Expression as Seen in the Diametric Testes of Other Carcharhinids. Journal of Morphology, 272(8), 938–948
DOI: 10.1002/jmor.10958
McClusky, L.M. (2008)
Fetal bovine serum simultaneously stimulates apoptosis and DNA synthesis in premeiotic stages of spermatogenesis in spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) in vitro: modulation by androgen and spermatogenic activity status. Apoptosis, 13(5), 649–658
DOI: 10.1007/s10495-008-0205-x
McClusky, L.M. (2008)
Cadmium accumulation and binding characteristics in intact Sertoli/germ cell units, and associated effects on stage-specific functions in vitro: insights from a shark testis model. Journal of Applied Toxicology, 28(2), 112–121
DOI: 10.1002/jat.1253
McClusky, L.M. (2006)
Stage-dependency of apoptosis and the blood-testis barrier in the dogfish shark (Squalus acanthias): cadmium-induced changes as assessed by vital fluorescence techniques. Cell and Tissue Research, 325(3), 541–553
DOI: 10.1007/s00441-006-0184-6
McClusky, L.M. (2005)
Stage and season effects on cell cycle and apoptotic activities of germ cells and Sertoli cells during spermatogenesis in the spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias). Reproduction, 129(1), 89–102
DOI: 10.1530/rep.1.00177
McClusky, L.M. (2003)
A scanning electron microscopic study of germ cell maturation in the reproductive tract of the male soupfin shark (Galeorhinus galeus). Acta Zoologica(Stockholm), 84(1), 69–76
DOI: 10.1046/j.1463-6395.2003.00132.x
Callard, G.V. & McClusky, L.M. & Betka, M. (1998)
Apoptosis as a normal mechanism of growth control and target of toxicant actions during spermatogenesis: Insights using the Shark Testis Model. In New Developments in Marine Biotechnology. Y. Le Gal and H.O Halvorson(eds.), Plenum Press, New York. pp. 125–128
McClusky, L.M. & Callard, G.V. (1997)
In situ end-labeling of fragmented DNA in apoptotic germ cells in the spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) testis. Bulletin of the Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, 37, 106–107
McClusky, L.M. & Betka, M. & Miller, D. & Callard, G.V. (1996)
Analysis of the apoptotic form of programmed cell death (PCD) during spermatogenesis in spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias). Bulletin of the Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, 35, 96–97
McClusky, L.M. (1987)
Studies on the Wolffian duct of the soupfin shark, Galeorhinus galeus, with special reference to the histology of the epididymis. South African Journal of Science, 83(8), 510–511
Van der Horst, G. & McClusky, L.M. (1986)
Scanning electron microscopy of the testicular ampullae and spermatocysts of the soupfin shark, Galeorhinus galeus. Proc. Electron Microsc. Soc. S. Afr., 16: 71–72