Recent advances in isolation, identification, and culture of mammalian spermatogonial stem cells / 亚洲男科学杂志(英文版)
Asian Journal of Andrology
; (6): 5-14, 2022.
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ABSTRACT
Continuous spermatogenesis depends on the self-renewal and differentiation of spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs). SSCs, the only male reproductive stem cells that transmit genetic material to subsequent generations, possess an inherent self-renewal ability, which allows the maintenance of a steady stem cell pool. SSCs eventually differentiate to produce sperm. However, in an in vitro culture system, SSCs can be induced to differentiate into various types of germ cells. Rodent SSCs are well defined, and a culture system has been successfully established for them. In contrast, available information on the biomolecular markers and a culture system for livestock SSCs is limited. This review summarizes the existing knowledge and research progress regarding mammalian SSCs to determine the mammalian spermatogenic process, the biology and niche of SSCs, the isolation and culture systems of SSCs, and the biomolecular markers and identification of SSCs. This information can be used for the effective utilization of SSCs in reproductive technologies for large livestock animals, enhancement of human male fertility, reproductive medicine, and protection of endangered species.
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WPRIM
Main subject:
Spermatogenesis
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Spermatogonia
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Stem Cells
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Cell Differentiation
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Adult Germline Stem Cells
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Animals
Language:
En
Journal:
Asian Journal of Andrology
Year:
2022
Document type:
Article
Publication country:
CHINA
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CN
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REPUBLIC OF CHINA