Transcriptome research on spermatogenic molecular drive in mammals

Asian J Androl. 2015 Nov-Dec;17(6):961-71. doi: 10.4103/1008-682X.159721.

Abstract

It is known that spermatogenic disorders are associated with genetic deficiency, although the primary mechanism is still unclear. It is difficult to demonstrate the molecular events occurring in testis, which contains germ cells at different developmental stages. However, transcriptomic methods can help us reveal the molecular drive of male gamete generation. Many transcriptomic studies have been performed on rodents by utilizing the timing of the first wave of spermatogenesis, which is not a suitable strategy for research in fertile men. With the development of separation methods for male germ cells, transcriptome research on the molecular drive of spermatogenesis in fertile men has seen great progress, and the results could be ultimately applied to improve the diagnosis and treatment for male infertility.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Fertility / genetics*
  • Gene Expression Profiling
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Male / genetics*
  • Male
  • Mice
  • Oligonucleotide Array Sequence Analysis
  • Rats
  • Sequence Analysis, RNA
  • Spermatogenesis / genetics*
  • Transcriptome / genetics*