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Bach HA, Vu PN, Ma THT, Nguyen HH, Tran Duc P, Bui Minh D, Nong VH, Nguyen DT. Genetic variations of antioxidant genes and their association with male infertility in Vietnamese men. J Clin Lab Anal 2023; 37:e24829. [PMID: 36592993 PMCID: PMC9937874 DOI: 10.1002/jcla.24829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Antioxidant genes, such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and nitric oxide synthase (NOS), play critical roles in spermatogenesis and sperm functions. Polymorphisms of antioxidant genes have been shown to be strongly associated with sperm quality which affects male fertility. METHODS To investigate the association of antioxidant gene polymorphisms to male infertility in Vietnamese men, in this case-control study, using Sanger sequencing, we genotyped four variants SOD1:7958G>A, SOD2:c.47T>C, CAT:-262C>T, and NOS3:-786C>T. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS We identified SOD1:7958GA genotype and NOS3:-786CT genotype in the infertility group were significantly higher than in the control with OR = 2.191 (95% CI: 1.226-3.915, p = 0.004) and OR = 3.135 (95% CI: 1.591-6.180, p < 0.001), respectively. We also detected that the frequency of the SOD2:c.47TC genotype was significantly higher in the male infertility group than in fertile men (OR = 1.941, 95% CI: 1.063-3.595, p = 0.029). Gene-gene interactions between the SNPs of SOD1, SOD2, and CAT might increase the risk of male infertility patients. In particular, patients carrying the SOD1:GA+AA, SOD2:TC+CC, and CAT:CT/TT genotype pattern have an increased risk of male infertility (OR = 7.614, p = 0.007). To our knowledge, this is the first study to evaluate the association between the SOD1:7958G>A polymorphism and male infertility. Further studies with larger sample sizes and more genes are needed to better assess the association between variants of antioxidant genes and male infertility.
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- Huy Anh Bach
- Institute of Genome Research (IGR), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST)HanoiVietnam,Graduated University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST)HanoiVietnam,The Hospital of Post and TelecommunicationsHanoiVietnam
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- Institute of Genome Research (IGR), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST)HanoiVietnam
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- Institute of Genome Research (IGR), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST)HanoiVietnam
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- Institute of Genome Research (IGR), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST)HanoiVietnam,Graduated University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST)HanoiVietnam
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- Department of Medical Biology and GeneticsHanoi Medical UniversityHanoiVietnam
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- Institute of Genome Research (IGR), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST)HanoiVietnam
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- Institute of Genome Research (IGR), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST)HanoiVietnam,Graduated University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST)HanoiVietnam
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- Institute of Genome Research (IGR), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST)HanoiVietnam,Graduated University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST)HanoiVietnam
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Karimian M, Parvaresh L, Behjati M. Genetic variations as molecular diagnostic factors for idiopathic male infertility: current knowledge and future perspectives. Expert Rev Mol Diagn 2021; 21:1191-1210. [PMID: 34555965 DOI: 10.1080/14737159.2021.1985469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Infertility is a major health problem, worldwide, which affects 10-15% of couples. About half a percent of infertility cases are related to male-related factors. Male infertility is a complex disease that is the result of various insults as lifestyle issues, genetics, and epigenetic factors. Idiopathic infertility is responsible for 30% of total cases. The genetic factors responsible for male infertility include chromosomal abnormalities, deletions of chromosome Y, and mutations and genetic variations of key genes. AREAS COVERED In this review article, we aim to narrate performed studies on polymorphisms of essential genes involved in male infertility including folate metabolizing genes, oxidative stress-related genes, inflammation, and cellular pathways related to spermatogenesis. Moreover, possible pathophysiologic mechanisms responsible for genetic polymorphisms are discussed. EXPERT OPINION Analysis and assessment of these genetic variations could help in screening, diagnosis, and treatment of idiopathic male infertility.
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- Mohammad Karimian
- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Cellular, Molecular and Genetics Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Santi D, Spaggiari G, Greco C, Lazzaretti C, Paradiso E, Casarini L, Potì F, Brigante G, Simoni M. The "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" of Endothelial Dysfunction Markers in Human Fertility. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:2584. [PMID: 33806677 PMCID: PMC7961823 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22052584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Revised: 02/24/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Endothelial dysfunction is an early event in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and represents the first step in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases. The evaluation of endothelial health is fundamental in clinical practice and several direct and indirect markers have been suggested so far to identify any alterations in endothelial homeostasis. Alongside the known endothelial role on vascular health, several pieces of evidence have demonstrated that proper endothelial functioning plays a key role in human fertility and reproduction. Therefore, this state-of-the-art review updates the endothelial health markers discriminating between those available for clinical practice or for research purposes and their application in human fertility. Moreover, new molecules potentially helpful to clarify the link between endothelial and reproductive health are evaluated herein.
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- Daniele Santi
- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 42121 Modena, Italy; (C.G.); (C.L.); (E.P.); (L.C.); (G.B.); (M.S.)
- Unit of Endocrinology, Department of Medical Specialties, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria of Modena, 41125 Modena, Italy;
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- Unit of Endocrinology, Department of Medical Specialties, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria of Modena, 41125 Modena, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 42121 Modena, Italy; (C.G.); (C.L.); (E.P.); (L.C.); (G.B.); (M.S.)
- Unit of Endocrinology, Department of Medical Specialties, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria of Modena, 41125 Modena, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 42121 Modena, Italy; (C.G.); (C.L.); (E.P.); (L.C.); (G.B.); (M.S.)
- International PhD School in Clinical and Experimental Medicine (CEM), University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 42121 Modena, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 42121 Modena, Italy; (C.G.); (C.L.); (E.P.); (L.C.); (G.B.); (M.S.)
- International PhD School in Clinical and Experimental Medicine (CEM), University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 42121 Modena, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 42121 Modena, Italy; (C.G.); (C.L.); (E.P.); (L.C.); (G.B.); (M.S.)
- Center for Genomic Research, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 42121 Modena, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery-Unit of Neurosciences, University of Parma, 43121 Parma, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 42121 Modena, Italy; (C.G.); (C.L.); (E.P.); (L.C.); (G.B.); (M.S.)
- Unit of Endocrinology, Department of Medical Specialties, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria of Modena, 41125 Modena, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 42121 Modena, Italy; (C.G.); (C.L.); (E.P.); (L.C.); (G.B.); (M.S.)
- Unit of Endocrinology, Department of Medical Specialties, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria of Modena, 41125 Modena, Italy;
- Center for Genomic Research, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 42121 Modena, Italy
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Chavoshi R, Khalifeh Zadeh Kaleybar SB. Association of nitric oxide synthase 3 gene rs1799983 G/T polymorphism with idiopathic asthenozoospermia in Iranian Azeri males: a case-control study. Horm Mol Biol Clin Investig 2020; 41:/j/hmbci.ahead-of-print/hmbci-2020-0014/hmbci-2020-0014.xml. [PMID: 32598309 DOI: 10.1515/hmbci-2020-0014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 05/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Recently, oxidative stress (OS) has been described extensively as an important cause of men infertility. The nitric oxide synthase 3 (NOS3) gene expression involved in normal spermatogenesis regulation in testis. Several single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) on NOS3 gene are reported in association with sperm function and spermatogenesis impairment in infertile men. In present study, we investigated association of NOS3 gene rs1799983 G/T polymorphism in Iranian Azeri male with idiopathic asthenozoospermia (AZS). METHODS In this case-control study, we collected 50 males with idiopathic AZS as a case group and 50 age and ethnically matched male as healthy controls from East Azerbaijan area, Iran. The case and control groups genotyping was performed using tetra-primer amplification refractory mutation system-polymerase chain reaction (Tetra-ARMS PCR) method. RESULTS Genotype frequency in AZS patients was 40% GG, 60% GT, and 0% TT, whereas in healthy controls were 60% GG, 30% GT, and 10% TT. Statistical analysis showed that the GT heterozygous genotype frequency of NOS3 gene rs1799983 G/T polymorphism in AZS patients was significantly more than healthy controls (p>0.05). CONCLUSIONS We demonstrated that NOS3 gene rs1799983 G/T polymorphism was associated with AZS in Iranian Azeri men. However, more studies on different geographic areas, races and ethnicities are required to determine exact role of NOS3 gene rs1799983 G/T polymorphism in idiopathic AZS.
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- Reza Chavoshi
- Department of Molecular Biology, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran
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Mousavi-Nasab FS, Colagar AH. Investigation of the association of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS)-T786C gene polymorphism with the risk of male infertility in an Iranian population. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 27:22434-22440. [PMID: 32314287 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-08860-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2020] [Accepted: 04/13/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Recent studies have demonstrated that making the sorts of oxygen reactive, such as nitric oxide, can cause oxidative lipid damage, protein damage, and damage to the DNA of cells. Sperm DNA damage effect on the reduction of sperm mobility and damage of acrosome membrane lead to the inability of sperm to fertilize the oocyte. Increasing expression of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) gene is seen in various diseases such as cardiovascular and infertility diseases. This study aimed to assess the association between eNOS gene single nucleotide polymorphism/SNP (rs2070744, T786C) and risk of male infertility and the quality of sperm parameters in an Iranian population. In this case-control study, 100 infertile men were enrolled as a patient group. Control groups consisted of 100 fertile men. T786C genotypes were determined using polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP). Results showed that T786C SNP, contained frequent genotype TC (p = 0.000; OR = 0.000; 95% CI = 0.000-0.015), TC + CC genotypes (p = 0.000; OR = 0.000; 95% CI = 0.000-0.015), and C allele (p = 0.000; OR = 0.00; 95% CI = 0.000-0.007), revealed a significant with male infertility. Based on the findings of this study suggested that although T786C SNP could not be applied as an appropriate genetic risk factor for male infertility, it probably may be considered a protective marker for other researchers. However, more comprehensive studies in different populations are required to confirm our data.
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- Faezeh Sadat Mousavi-Nasab
- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Mazandaran, CP: 47416-95447, Iran
- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Islamic Azad University-Tonekabon Branch, Tonekabon, Iran
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- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Mazandaran, CP: 47416-95447, Iran.
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Heidar MM, Khatami M. Designing and Validation of One-Step T-ARMS-PCR for Genotyping the eNOS rs1799983 SNP. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY 2018; 15:208-212. [PMID: 29845071 DOI: 10.15171/ijb.1307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2015] [Revised: 03/30/2017] [Accepted: 09/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Background: The transversion of G to T (G894T) in human endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) gene has profound effects such as male infertility, recurrent miscarriage, multiple sclerosis and cardiovascular diseases. Objectives: Development of a new Multiplex Tetra-Primer Amplification Refractory Mutation System - Polymerase Chain Reaction (T-ARMS-PCR) for detection of rs1799983 (G894T) in the human eNOS was sought. Materials and Methods: A T-ARMS-PCR for rs1799983 polymorphism in a single-step PCR was carried out, and the results were confirmed by PCR-RFLP technique in 82 infertile men with varicocele. Results: The results showed that GG (varicocele infertile men), GT and TT genotypes appear to be 53.65%, 34.14%, and 12.19%, respectively. Full accordance between PCR-RFLP and T-ARMS-PCR methods for genotyping of rs1799983 polymorphism was found. Conclusions: This is the first work that describes a rapid, relatively cheap, high throughput detection of G894T polymorphism in eNOS that can be used in large scale clinical studies.
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran
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Vučić NLJ, Nikolić ZZ, Vukotić VD, Tomović SM, Vuković II, Kanazir SD, Savić-Pavićević DLJ, Brajušković GN. NOS3 gene variants and male infertility: Association of 4a/4b with oligoasthenozoospermia. Andrologia 2017; 50. [PMID: 28466478 DOI: 10.1111/and.12817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Results of recent studies confirmed that oxidative stress negatively affects sperm motility and causes sperm DNA damage. Produced by nitric oxide synthase 3 (NOS3), nitric oxide is considered to be one of the important mediators of oxidative stress in testis tissue. The aim of this study was to assess the possible association of three genetic variants (rs2070744, rs1799983 and intron variant 4a/4b) in NOS3 gene and infertility occurrence in two groups of infertile men (idiopathic azoospermia and oligoasthenozoospermia) and fertile controls. Genotypes for the single-nucleotide genetic variants rs1799983 and rs2070744 were determined by PCR-RFLP, while genotyping of intron 4 variant 4a/4b was performed by gel electrophoresis of PCR products. Statistical analysis was performed by SNPStats software. No significant association between the three genetic variants of the NOS3 gene and infertility risk was determined comparing allele and genotype frequencies among group of patients diagnosed with azoospermia and the control group. Nevertheless, there was a significant positive association between 4a/4b and infertility in the group of males diagnosed with oligoasthenozoospermia, under overdominant genetic model. Our findings suggest that tandem repeat variant within intron 4 of the NOS3 gene is associated with an increased risk of infertility in men diagnosed with idiopathic oligoasthenozoospermia.
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- N L J Vučić
- Center for Human Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Center for Human Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Special Urology Ordination "TTC", Belgrade, Serbia
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- Special Urology Ordination "Urologija Vuk", Belgrade, Serbia
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- Urological Clinic, Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković", University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Center for Human Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Center for Human Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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Krausz C, Escamilla AR, Chianese C. Genetics of male infertility: from research to clinic. Reproduction 2016; 150:R159-74. [PMID: 26447148 DOI: 10.1530/rep-15-0261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 131] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Male infertility is a multifactorial complex disease with highly heterogeneous phenotypic representation and in at least 15% of cases, this condition is related to known genetic disorders, including both chromosomal and single-gene alterations. In about 40% of primary testicular failure, the etiology remains unknown and a portion of them is likely to be caused by not yet identified genetic anomalies. During the last 10 years, the search for 'hidden' genetic factors was largely unsuccessful in identifying recurrent genetic factors with potential clinical application. The armamentarium of diagnostic tests has been implemented only by the screening for Y chromosome-linked gr/gr deletion in those populations for which consistent data with risk estimate are available. On the other hand, it is clearly demonstrated by both single nucleotide polymorphisms and comparative genomic hybridization arrays, that there is a rare variant burden (especially relevant concerning deletions) in men with impaired spermatogenesis. In the era of next generation sequencing (NGS), we expect to expand our diagnostic skills, since mutations in several hundred genes can potentially lead to infertility and each of them is likely responsible for only a small fraction of cases. In this regard, system biology, which allows revealing possible gene interactions and common biological pathways, will provide an informative tool for NGS data interpretation. Although these novel approaches will certainly help in discovering 'hidden' genetic factors, a more comprehensive picture of the etiopathogenesis of idiopathic male infertility will only be achieved by a parallel investigation of the complex world of gene environmental interaction and epigenetics.
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- Csilla Krausz
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical SciencesCentre of Excellence DeNothe, University of Florence, Viale Gaetano Pieraccini, 6, 50139, Florence, Italy and Andrology ServiceFundació Puigvert, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas Sant Pau (IIB-Sant Pau), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical SciencesCentre of Excellence DeNothe, University of Florence, Viale Gaetano Pieraccini, 6, 50139, Florence, Italy and Andrology ServiceFundació Puigvert, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas Sant Pau (IIB-Sant Pau), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical SciencesCentre of Excellence DeNothe, University of Florence, Viale Gaetano Pieraccini, 6, 50139, Florence, Italy and Andrology ServiceFundació Puigvert, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas Sant Pau (IIB-Sant Pau), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical SciencesCentre of Excellence DeNothe, University of Florence, Viale Gaetano Pieraccini, 6, 50139, Florence, Italy and Andrology ServiceFundació Puigvert, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas Sant Pau (IIB-Sant Pau), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical SciencesCentre of Excellence DeNothe, University of Florence, Viale Gaetano Pieraccini, 6, 50139, Florence, Italy and Andrology ServiceFundació Puigvert, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas Sant Pau (IIB-Sant Pau), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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Chang J, Pan F, Tang Q, Wu W, Chen M, Lu C, Ding H, Hu L, Chen D, Xia Y, Wang X. eNOS gene T786C, G894T and 4a4b polymorphisms and male infertility susceptibility: a meta-analysis. Andrologia 2016; 49. [PMID: 27373555 DOI: 10.1111/and.12646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/20/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The association between polymorphism of eNOS and male infertility in several studies was controversial. To explore a more precise estimation of the association, a meta-analysis of eight case-control studies, including 1,968 cases and 1,539 controls, were selected. The meta-analysis was conducted by calculating the pooled odds ratio (OR) with a 95% confidence interval (95% CI). Overall, the association between T786C and risk of male infertility was obvious (TC vs. TT: OR, 1.20; 95% CI, 1.01-1.42; CC vs. TT: OR, 3.37; 95% CI, 1.65-6.87; TC/CC vs. TT: OR, 1.47; 95% CI, 1.25-1.73; CC vs. TT/TC OR, 3.18; 95% CI, 1.54-6.56; TC vs. TT: OR, 1.65; 95% CI, 1.27-2.03). However, no overall association was observed between the other two polymorphisms of eNOS (G894T and 4a4b) and male infertility. Stratified analysis showed that significantly strong association between T786C polymorphism and semen quality was present in all three types of male infertility (azoospermia, oligozoospermia and asthenozoospermia). In the subgroup analysis based on ethnicity, both T786C and 4a4b could influence the risk of male infertility in Asian and Caucasian. Further studies of polymorphisms of eNOS with their biological functions are needed to understand the role in the development of male infertility.
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- J Chang
- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Institute of Toxicology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Andrology, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Institute of Toxicology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Wuxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Institute of Toxicology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Institute of Toxicology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Nanjing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Wuxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, China
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- Wuxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Institute of Toxicology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Institute of Toxicology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Kahraman CY, Tasdemir S, Sahin I, Marzioglu Ozdemir E, Yaralı O, Ziypak T, Adanur S, Kahraman M, Tatar A. The Relationship Between Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase Gene (NOS3) Polymorphisms, NOS3 Expression, and Varicocele. Genet Test Mol Biomarkers 2016; 20:191-6. [DOI: 10.1089/gtmb.2015.0294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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- Cigdem Yuce Kahraman
- Department of Medical Genetics, Erzurum Regional and Training Hospital, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Ataturk University Medical Faculty, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Ataturk University Medical Faculty, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Erzurum Regional and Training Hospital, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Ataturk University Medical Faculty, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Ataturk University Medical Faculty, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Erzurum Regional and Training Hospital, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Ataturk University Medical Faculty, Erzurum, Turkey
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Variations in Antioxidant Genes and Male Infertility. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2015; 2015:513196. [PMID: 26618172 PMCID: PMC4651646 DOI: 10.1155/2015/513196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2015] [Revised: 09/09/2015] [Accepted: 10/15/2015] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Oxidative stress and reactive oxygen species (ROS) are generated from both endogenous and environmental resources, which in turn may cause defective spermatogenesis and male infertility. Antioxidant genes, which include catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPX), glutathione S-transferase (GST), nitric oxide synthase (NOS), nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2), and superoxide dismutase (SOD), play important roles in spermatogenesis and normal sperm function. In this review, we discuss the association between variations in major antioxidant genes and male infertility. Numerous studies have suggested that genetic disruption or functional polymorphisms in these antioxidant genes are associated with a higher risk for male infertility, which include low sperm quality, oligoasthenoteratozoospermia, oligozoospermia, and subfertility. The synergistic effects of environmental ROS and functional polymorphisms on antioxidant genes that result in male infertility have also been reported. Therefore, variants in antioxidant genes, which independently or synergistically occur with environmental ROS, affect spermatogenesis and contribute to the occurrence of male infertility. Large cohort and multiple center-based population studies to identify new antioxidant genetic variants that increase susceptibility to male infertility as well as validate its potential as genetic markers for diagnosis and risk assessment for male infertility for precise clinical approaches are warranted.
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Mostafa T, Rashed LA, Nabil N, Fouad H, Sabry D, El-Saied DM. Endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene polymorphism relationship with semen parameters and oxidative stress in infertile oligoasthenoteratozoospermic men. Urology 2015; 85:1058-1061. [PMID: 25744373 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2015.01.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2014] [Revised: 01/16/2015] [Accepted: 01/21/2015] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) gene polymorphism relationship with semen parameters and oxidative stress in infertile oligoasthenoteratozoospermic (OAT) men. MATERIALS AND METHODS Three hundred subjects were divided into healthy fertile men (n = 80) and infertile OAT men (n = 220). They were subjected to history taking, clinical examination, and semen analysis in addition to malondialdehyde and glutathione peroxidase estimation in seminal plasma. Polymorphisms of eNOS G894T and T786C genotypes in peripheral blood were identified by the polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis. RESULTS Comparing infertile OAT men with fertile controls, eNOS genotype G894T demonstrated prevalence of 36.8% vs 50% for wild type (GG), 35.0% vs 47.5% for heterozygous type (GT), and 28.2% vs 2.5% for mutant homozygous type (TT). Compared with GG homozygotes, carriers with A allele exhibited >1.716-fold increased risk of OAT occurrence. Comparing infertile OAT men with fertile controls, eNOS genotype T786C demonstrated prevalence of 37.3% vs 51.3% for wild type (TT), 32.7% vs 45% for heterozygous type (TC), and 30% vs 3.7% for mutant type (CC) with significant differences. Compared with TT homozygotes, carriers with C allele exhibited >1.769-fold increased risk of OAT occurrence. G894T and T786C genotypes demonstrated significant negative correlation with sperm count, total sperm motility, sperm normal forms, and seminal glutathione peroxidase, and significant positive correlation with seminal malondialdehyde. G894T genotype demonstrated significant positive correlation with T786C genotype. CONCLUSION There is a significant relationship between eNOS genotypes T786C, G894T polymorphisms with decreased sperm parameters and increased seminal oxidative stress.
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- Taymour Mostafa
- Department of Andrology, Sexology & STDs, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Andrology, Sexology & STDs, Faculty of Medicine, Beni Suef University, Beni Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Andrology, Sexology & STDs, Faculty of Medicine, Beni Suef University, Beni Suef, Egypt
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Yan L, Guo W, Wu S, Liu J, Zhang S, Shi L, Ji G, Gu A. Genetic variants in nitric oxide synthase genes and the risk of male infertility in a Chinese population: a case-control study. PLoS One 2014; 9:e115190. [PMID: 25517965 PMCID: PMC4269448 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0115190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2014] [Accepted: 11/19/2014] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In recent years, oxidative stress has been studied extensively as a main contributing factor to male infertility. Nitric Oxide, a highly reactive free radical gas, is potentially detrimental to sperm function and sperm DNA integrity at high levels. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the associations between five polymorphisms in nitric oxide synthase genes (NOSs) and the risk of male infertility and sperm DNA damage as well. METHODS Genotypes were determined by the OpenArray platform. Sperm DNA fragmentation was detected using the Tdt-mediated dUTP nick-end labeling assay, and the level of 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) in sperm DNA was measured using immunofluorescence. The adjusted odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were estimated using unconditional logistic regression. RESULTS Our results revealed a statistically significant difference between the cases and controls in both genotypic distribution (P<0.001) and allelic frequency (P = 0.021) only for the NOS3 rs1799983 SNP. Multivariate logistic regression analyses revealed that rs1799983 was associated with a borderline significantly increased risk of male infertility (GT vs. GG: adjusted OR = 1.30, 95% CI: 1.00-1.70; GT+TT vs. GG: adjusted OR = 1.34, 95% CI: 1.03-1.74; P trend = 0.020). Moreover, NOS3 rs1799983 was positively associated with higher levels of sperm DNA fragmentation (β = 0.223, P = 0.044). However, the other 4 polymorphisms (NOS1 rs2682826, NOS1 rs1047735, NOS2 rs2297518, and NOS2 rs10459953) were not found to have any apparent relationships with male infertility risk. CONCLUSIONS Of five NOS gene polymorphisms investigated in the present study, we found NOS3 rs1799983 might cause oxidative sperm DNA damage, thereby contributing to male infertility.
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- Lifeng Yan
- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Institute of Toxicology/Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences/Key Laboratory of Pesticide Environmental Assessment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Environmental Protection, Nanjing, China
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- Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences/Key Laboratory of Pesticide Environmental Assessment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Environmental Protection, Nanjing, China
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- Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences/Key Laboratory of Pesticide Environmental Assessment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Environmental Protection, Nanjing, China
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- Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences/Key Laboratory of Pesticide Environmental Assessment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Environmental Protection, Nanjing, China
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- Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences/Key Laboratory of Pesticide Environmental Assessment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Environmental Protection, Nanjing, China
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- Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences/Key Laboratory of Pesticide Environmental Assessment and Pollution Control, Ministry of Environmental Protection, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Institute of Toxicology/Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Ying HQ, Pu XY, Liu SR, A ZC. Genetic variants of eNOS gene may modify the susceptibility to idiopathic male infertility. Biomarkers 2013; 18:412-7. [PMID: 23756085 DOI: 10.3109/1354750x.2013.805245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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In testis, eNOS is responsible for synthesis of nitric oxide (NO) which is an essential gas message regulator in spermatogenesis, suggesting that eNOS gene plays a role in normal spermatogenesis and the genetic variants of eNOS gene may be potential genetic risk factors of spermatogenesis impairment. In this study, the polymorphic distributions of three common polymorphism loci including T-786C, 4A4B and G894T in eNOS gene were investigated in 355 Chinese infertile patients with azoospermia or oligozoospermia and 246 healthy fertile men and a meta-analysis was carried in order to explore the possible relationship between the three loci of eNOS gene and male infertility with spermatogenesis impairment. As a result, allele -786C of T-786C (11.4% versus 6.5%, p = 0.004) and 4A of 4A4B (11.0% versus 6.3%, p = 0.005) as well as genotype TC of T-786C (22.8% versus 13.0%, p = 0.002) and AB of 4A4B (18% versus 11%, p = 0.015) were significantly associated with idiopathic male infertility. The haplotypes T-4A-G (7.4% versus 4.1%, p = 0.015) and C-4B-G (7.6% versus 4.4%, p = 0.028) could increase the susceptibility to male infertility, whereas haplotype T-4B-G (67.0% versus 75.2%, p = 0.002) might be a protective factor for male infertility. The results of meta-analysis revealed that the polymorphism of T-786C was associated with male infertility. These findings suggested that the variants of eNOS gene may modify the susceptibility to male infertility with impaired spermatogenesis.
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- Hou-Qun Ying
- Department of Genetics, College of Agriculture and Biology, Dali University, Dali, China
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Yu Q, Zhang Y, Xia Y, Yang X, Li N, Ye L, Mao X. Analysis of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) G894T polymorphism and semen parameters in a Chinese Han population. Andrologia 2013; 46:541-6. [PMID: 23710540 DOI: 10.1111/and.12113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/26/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Previous studies have shown that endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) gene may be involved in abnormal semen parameters. However, the relationship between eNOS G894T polymorphism and semen parameters remains controversial. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association of eNOS G894T polymorphism and semen parameters. The genotype frequency of eNOS G894T was determined in 270 idiopathic asthenozoospermia patients and 248 ethnically matched healthy volunteers using iPLEX genotyping assays on a MassARRAY(®) (Sequenom, San Diego, CA, USA) platform. The statistical analysis performed with Fisher's exact test showed no significant difference in frequencies of genotypes between both groups. The logistic regression showed that genotypes GT, TT and allele T were nonassociated with increased risk of asthenozoospermia in the patient group with ≤5% or >5% sperm with normal forms. The dependence on genotypes of semen parameters was further investigated in both patients and control group. There was no significant difference as compared to control group (P > 0.05). Our study indicated that eNOS gene G894T polymorphism may not have an adverse effect on semen parameters in a Chinese Han population.
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- Q Yu
- Department of Urology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Bianco B, Ghirelli-Filho M, Cavalheiro CM, Cavalcanti V, Peluso C, Gava MM, Glina S, Christofolini DM, Barbosa CP. Variants in endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) gene in idiopathic infertile Brazilian men. Gene 2013; 519:13-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2013.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2012] [Revised: 01/16/2013] [Accepted: 02/05/2013] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Massart A, Lissens W, Tournaye H, Stouffs K. Genetic causes of spermatogenic failure. Asian J Androl 2012; 14:40-8. [PMID: 22138898 PMCID: PMC3735159 DOI: 10.1038/aja.2011.67] [Citation(s) in RCA: 119] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2011] [Revised: 08/01/2011] [Accepted: 08/11/2011] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Approximately 10%-15% of couples are infertile, and a male factor is involved in almost half of these cases. This observation is due in part to defects in spermatogenesis, and the underlying causes, including genetic abnormalities, remain largely unknown. Until recently, the only genetic tests used in the diagnosis of male infertility were aimed at detecting the presence of microdeletions of the long arm of the Y chromosome and/or chromosomal abnormalities. Various other single-gene or polygenic defects have been proposed to be involved in male fertility. However, their causative effects often remain unproven. The recent evolution in the development of whole-genome-based techniques and the large-scale analysis of mouse models might help in this process. Through knockout mouse models, at least 388 genes have been shown to be associated with spermatogenesis in mice. However, problems often arise when translating this information from mice to humans.
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- Annelien Massart
- Center for Medical Genetics, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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Carrell DT, Aston KI. The search for SNPs, CNVs, and epigenetic variants associated with the complex disease of male infertility. Syst Biol Reprod Med 2011; 57:17-26. [PMID: 21208142 DOI: 10.3109/19396368.2010.521615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Understanding the genetic basis of idiopathic male infertility has long been the focus of many researchers. Numerous recent studies have attempted to identify relevant single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) through medical re-sequencing studies in which candidate genes are sequenced in large numbers of cases and controls in the search for risk or causative polymorphisms. Two major characteristics have limited the utility of the re-sequencing studies. First, reported SNPs have only accounted for a small percentage of idiopathic male infertility. Second, SNPs reported to have an association with male infertility based on gene re-sequencing studies often fail validation in follow-up studies. Recent advances in the tools available for genetic studies have enabled interrogation of the entire genome in search of common, and more recently, rare variants. In this review, we discuss the progress of studies on genetic and epigenetic variants of male infertility as well as future directions that we predict will be the most productive in identifying the genetic basis for male factor infertility based on our current state of knowledge in this field as well as lessons learned about the genetic basis for complex diseases from other disease models.
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- Douglas T Carrell
- Andrology and IVF Laboratories, Department of Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah 84108, USA.
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Yang SH, Lee JU, Lee SM. Single Nucleotide Polymorphism in the Promoter Region of H1 Histone Family Member N, Testis-specific (H1FNT) and Its Association Study with Male Infertility. Genomics Inform 2010. [DOI: 10.5808/gi.2010.8.4.201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Safarinejad MR, Shafiei N, Safarinejad S. The role of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) T-786C, G894T, and 4a/b gene polymorphisms in the risk of idiopathic male infertility. Mol Reprod Dev 2010; 77:720-7. [DOI: 10.1002/mrd.21210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Ruan J, Du WD. [Male infertility and gene defects]. YI CHUAN = HEREDITAS 2010; 32:411-22. [PMID: 20466627 DOI: 10.3724/sp.j.1005.2010.00411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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About 15% of the couples at reproductive age worldwide suffer from infertility. It is estimated that 50% of the entity result from male itself. The mechanism of male infertility is quite complicated, attributing to inherent and environment factors of the infertility patients, of which defects of fertility-related genes are of importance for its occurrence. The clinical features of male infertility vary from azoospermia to oligoasthenoteratozoospermia. This paper presents the relationship between the known defects in genes and male infertility.
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- Jian Ruan
- Key Lab of Gene Resource Utilization for Severe Hereditary Diseases of Ministry Education & Key Lab of Genome Research of Anhui Province, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China.
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