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Sassanarakkit S, Chamnankran S, Singwongsa A, Sukprasert M, Satirapod C. Chromosomal analysis of single sperm cells from infertile couples with severe oligoteratozoospermia: A cross-sectional prospective study. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0303350. [PMID: 38875276 PMCID: PMC11178158 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0303350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024] Open
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In this cross-sectional prospective study, advanced next-generation sequencing technology was used to compare the molecular karyotyping of individual human sperm cells in infertile couples with severe oligoteratozoospermia (i.e., low sperm count and motility) to those of infertile couples with normal semen. Fourteen infertile couples who were patients at Ramathibodi Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, were recruited from January to November 2023, and they were categorized into two groups based on semen analysis results. The study group comprised couples with severe oligoteratozoospermia, whereas the control group exhibited normal semen. Individual sperm cells from the semen samples were isolated by the micromanipulation technique for subsequent whole-genome amplification and next-generation sequencing, where the primary outcome was the aneuploidy rate. Seventy individual sperm cells were isolated with a 90% success rate for amplification. The next-generation sequencing results showed that the aneuploidy rate was 25%-75%, with a mean of 48.28% in the study group. In contrast, the control group exhibited aneuploidy rates of 0-75%, with a mean of 15.15%. The difference between the two groups was statistically significant (odds ratio: 5.8, 95% confidence interval: 1.30-26.03). Sperm cells of the study group showed a threefold higher aneuploidy rate than those in the control group, even though the sperm cells were selected by micromanipulation for their normal morphology. Comprehensive counseling is recommended to address elevated aneuploidy rates that potentially surpass those of the general infertile population. Guidance on preimplantation genetic testing is also recommended to ensure the transfer of embryos with normal chromosomes.
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- Supitcha Sassanarakkit
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Wang X, Liu Y, Liu H, Pan W, Ren J, Zheng X, Tan Y, Chen Z, Deng Y, He N, Chen H, Li S. Recent advances and application of whole genome amplification in molecular diagnosis and medicine. MedComm (Beijing) 2022; 3:e116. [PMID: 35281794 PMCID: PMC8906466 DOI: 10.1002/mco2.116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2021] [Revised: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Whole genome amplification (WGA) is a technology for non-selective amplification of the whole genome sequence, first appearing in 1992. Its primary purpose is to amplify and reflect the whole genome of trace tissues and single cells without sequence bias and to provide sufficient DNA template for subsequent multigene and multilocus analysis, along with comprehensive genome research. WGA provides a method to obtain a large amount of genetic information from a small amount of DNA and provides a valuable tool for preserving limited samples in molecular biology. WGA technology is especially suitable for forensic identification and genetic disease research, along with new technologies such as next-generation sequencing (NGS). In addition, WGA is also widely used in single-cell sequencing. Due to the small amount of DNA in a single cell, it is often unable to meet the amount of samples needed for sequencing, so WGA is generally used to achieve the amplification of trace samples. This paper reviews WGA methods based on different principles, summarizes both amplification principle and amplification quality, and discusses the application prospects and challenges of WGA technology in molecular diagnosis and medicine.
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- Xiaoyu Wang
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Biomedical Nanomaterials and DevicesHunan University of TechnologyZhuzhouChina
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- School of Early‐Childhood Education, Nanjing Xiaozhuang UniversityNanjingChina
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Biomedical Nanomaterials and DevicesHunan University of TechnologyZhuzhouChina
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Biomedical Nanomaterials and DevicesHunan University of TechnologyZhuzhouChina
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Biomedical Nanomaterials and DevicesHunan University of TechnologyZhuzhouChina
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Biomedical Nanomaterials and DevicesHunan University of TechnologyZhuzhouChina
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Biomedical Nanomaterials and DevicesHunan University of TechnologyZhuzhouChina
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Biomedical Nanomaterials and DevicesHunan University of TechnologyZhuzhouChina
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Biomedical Nanomaterials and DevicesHunan University of TechnologyZhuzhouChina
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Biomedical Nanomaterials and DevicesHunan University of TechnologyZhuzhouChina
- State Key Laboratory of BioelectronicsSoutheast UniversityNanjingChina
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Biomedical Nanomaterials and DevicesHunan University of TechnologyZhuzhouChina
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Biomedical Nanomaterials and DevicesHunan University of TechnologyZhuzhouChina
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Xu Q, Wang Z, Kong Q, Wang X, Huang A, Li C, Liu X. Evaluating the effects of whole genome amplification strategies for amplifying trace DNA using capillary electrophoresis and massive parallel sequencing. Forensic Sci Int Genet 2021; 56:102599. [PMID: 34656831 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigen.2021.102599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2021] [Revised: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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To draw robust conclusions when trace DNA samples are detected in complex cases, it is essential to successfully recover and genotype short tandem repeats (STRs) from trace DNA. However, obtaining complete STR profiles by the conventional polymerase chain reaction-capillary electrophoresis (PCR-CE) method is generally difficult as trace DNA is often less than 100 pg. Previous studies have proven that through whole-genome amplification (WGA), the yield of DNA from trace DNA samples could be improved. In this study, we used two WGA kits, namely, REPLI-g® Single Cell kit and MALBAC® Single Cell DNA Quick-Amp Kit (hereafter referred to as REPLI and MALBAC), to amplify DNA samples with a series of dilutions (from 5.00 ng/μL to 0.391 pg/μL). Typing of STR markers in samples with and without WGA were then performed on a CE platform by the application of Goldeneye® DNA ID System 20 A kit, as well as directly calling sequences from massive parallel sequencing (MPS) for WGA samples with 1.00 ng, 125 pg and 25.0 pg as DNA inputs. Quantification results demonstrated that the yield of samples with WGA could reach the microgram level. The amplification fold was at least > 2000 and > 200 for REPLI and MALBAC, respectively. CE results showed that the number of correctly called loci was improved for trace DNA after WGA when the DNA inputs were lower than 25.0 pg for REPLI and 6.25 pg for MALBAC, respectively. WGA remarkably improved the percentage of called loci with DNA inputs lower than 50.0 pg, although poor performance in repeatability was observed. MPS results suggested that the correctly called loci calculated by MPS reads were mostly more than those calculated by CE, particularly for those of short length, implying MPS of samples after WGA is worth testing in the future. In conclusion, WGA has the potential usability for forensic trace DNA analysis at the single-cell level with good fidelity, although its repeatability requires further improvement.
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- Qiannan Xu
- Institute of Forensic Medicine, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, PR China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Shanghai Forensic Service Platform, Academy of Forensic Science, Ministry of Justice, Shanghai 200063, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Shanghai Forensic Service Platform, Academy of Forensic Science, Ministry of Justice, Shanghai 200063, PR China; Department of Forensic Science, Medical School of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Shanghai Forensic Service Platform, Academy of Forensic Science, Ministry of Justice, Shanghai 200063, PR China; School of Basic Medicine, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot 010030, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Shanghai Forensic Service Platform, Academy of Forensic Science, Ministry of Justice, Shanghai 200063, PR China; School of Forensic Medicine, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030001, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Shanghai Forensic Service Platform, Academy of Forensic Science, Ministry of Justice, Shanghai 200063, PR China; Department of Forensic Science, Medical School of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, PR China
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- Institute of Forensic Medicine, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, PR China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Shanghai Forensic Service Platform, Academy of Forensic Science, Ministry of Justice, Shanghai 200063, PR China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Shanghai Forensic Service Platform, Academy of Forensic Science, Ministry of Justice, Shanghai 200063, PR China.
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Strategies for Natural Products Discovery from Uncultured Microorganisms. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26102977. [PMID: 34067778 PMCID: PMC8156983 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26102977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Revised: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Microorganisms are highly regarded as a prominent source of natural products that have significant importance in many fields such as medicine, farming, environmental safety, and material production. Due to this, only tiny amounts of microorganisms can be cultivated under standard laboratory conditions, and the bulk of microorganisms in the ecosystems are still unidentified, which restricts our knowledge of uncultured microbial metabolism. However, they could hypothetically provide a large collection of innovative natural products. Culture-independent metagenomics study has the ability to address core questions in the potential of NP production by cloning and analysis of microbial DNA derived directly from environmental samples. Latest advancements in next generation sequencing and genetic engineering tools for genome assembly have broadened the scope of metagenomics to offer perspectives into the life of uncultured microorganisms. In this review, we cover the methods of metagenomic library construction, and heterologous expression for the exploration and development of the environmental metabolome and focus on the function-based metagenomics, sequencing-based metagenomics, and single-cell metagenomics of uncultured microorganisms.
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Saei P, Bazrgar M, Gourabi H, Kariminejad R, Eftekhari-Yazdi P, Fakhri M. Frequency of Sperm Aneuploidy in Oligoasthenoteratozoospermic (OAT) Patients by Comprehensive Chromosome Screening: A Proof of Concept. J Reprod Infertil 2020; 22:57-64. [PMID: 33680886 PMCID: PMC7903664 DOI: 10.18502/jri.v22i1.4996] [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] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background: Embryonic aneuploidy usually results in implantation failure and miscarriage. Considering significantly high frequency of sperm aneuploidy reported in oligoasthenoteratozoospermia (OAT) using fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) in limited number of chromosomes and lack of comprehensive chromosome screening (CCS) in OAT, the aim of this study was applying CCS in OAT sperm and comparison of the results with FISH findings. Methods: Five OAT patients with normal blood karyotypes and history of implantation failure were included. The successfully amplified samples, each containing two sperm, were analyzed by array comparative genomic hybridization (aCGH). FISH was utilized mainly depending on the aneuploidies found by aCGH to assess their frequencies in total sperm population. Results: In aCGH for 30 sperm, aneuploidy was found in 66% of samples. Following the study of 4300 sperm by FISH, an average of 55.46% aneuploidy was observed. No pregnancy was resulted with normal partners. Conclusion: Using aCGH, some abnormalities were observed that are not typically considered in sperm FISH studies. Despite small sample size of the comprehensive study, like other similar studies, the frequency of aneuploidies was considerable and similar to FISH. Aneuploidies revealed by aCGH at single sperm resolution were different from sperm population detected by FISH. Considering high frequency of aneuploidy in OATs sperm, preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) can be used for in transfer of chromosomally normal embryos.
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- Parishad Saei
- Department of Genetics, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Basic Sciences and Advanced Technologies in Biology, University of Science and Culture, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Genetics, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Genetics, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Embryology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Genetics, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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Wiland E, Olszewska M, Woźniak T, Kurpisz M. How much, if anything, do we know about sperm chromosomes of Robertsonian translocation carriers? Cell Mol Life Sci 2020; 77:4765-4785. [PMID: 32514588 PMCID: PMC7658086 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-020-03560-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2019] [Revised: 05/08/2020] [Accepted: 05/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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In men with oligozoospermia, Robertsonian translocations (RobTs) are the most common type of autosomal aberrations. The most commonly occurring types are rob(13;14) and rob(14;21), and other types of RobTs are described as 'rare' cases. Based on molecular research, all RobTs can be broadly classified into Class 1 and Class 2. Class 1 translocations produce the same breakpoints within their RobT type, but Class 2 translocations are predicted to form during meiosis or mitosis through a variety of mechanisms, resulting in variation in the breakpoint locations. This review seeks to analyse the available data addressing the question of whether the molecular classification of RobTs into Classes 1 and 2 and/or the type of DD/GG/DG symmetry of the involved chromosomes is reflected in the efficiency of spermatogenesis. The lowest frequency value calculated for the rate of alternate segregants was found for rob(13;15) carriers (Class 2, symmetry DD) and the highest for rob(13;21) carriers (Class 2, DG symmetry). The aneuploidy values for the rare RobT (Class 2) and common rob(14;21) (Class 1) groups together exhibited similarities while differing from those for the common rob(13;14) (Class 1) group. Considering the division of RobT carriers into those with normozoospermia and those with oligoasthenozoospermia, it was found that the number of carriers with elevated levels of aneuploidy was unexpectedly quite similar and high (approx. 70%) in the two subgroups. The reason(s) that the same RobT does not always show a similar destructive effect on fertility was also pointed out.
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- Ewa Wiland
- Institute of Human Genetics, Polish Academy of Sciences, ul. Strzeszynska 32, 60-479, Poznan, Poland
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- Institute of Human Genetics, Polish Academy of Sciences, ul. Strzeszynska 32, 60-479, Poznan, Poland
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- Institute of Human Genetics, Polish Academy of Sciences, ul. Strzeszynska 32, 60-479, Poznan, Poland
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- Institute of Human Genetics, Polish Academy of Sciences, ul. Strzeszynska 32, 60-479, Poznan, Poland.
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Huang Y, Ha S, Li Z, Li J, Xiao W. CHK1-CENP B/MAD2 is associated with mild oxidative damage-induced sex chromosome aneuploidy of male mouse embryos during in vitro fertilization. Free Radic Biol Med 2019; 137:181-193. [PMID: 31042615 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2019.04.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2019] [Revised: 04/26/2019] [Accepted: 04/26/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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A high incidence of aneuploidy is observed in vitro fertilization (IVF)-derived embryos, but the formation and repair mechanisms are unknown. Here, we investigated the effects of slightly increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced by in vitro culture conditions on embryo aneuploidy and the roles of the spindle assembly checkpoint (SAC) protein, mitotic arrest-deficient 2 (MAD2), and the DNA damage response (DDR) protein, checkpoint kinase 1 (CHK1), in aneuploidy repair. By assessing chromosome abnormalities via DAPI staining, karyotype analysis and next-generation sequencing technology, we demonstrated that mild oxidative damage mainly increased the risk of sex chromosome aneuploidy in male mouse embryos (41,XXY,+X and 41,XYY,+Y) through chromosome mis-segregation during the first mitosis. Isobaric tags for relative and absolute quantitation technology revealed that mild oxidative damage inhibited the expression of male reproduction-related proteins, including a kinase anchor protein 4 (AKAP4), whose gene is located on mouse/human Chromosome X. Under mild oxidative damage, abrogation of MAD2 by MAD2 inhibitor-1 (M2I-1) or CHK1 by siRNA microinjection increased sex chromosome mosaicism rate and reduced mitosis-promoting factor (MPF) activity. CHK1 inhibition also reduced kinetochore localization of centromere protein B (CENP B) and MAD2. These findings show that DDR and SAC are responsible for repair of sex chromosome mosaicism via the pCHK1 (S345)-CENP B/MAD2-MPF pathway; further, IVF may have negative effects on male offspring's reproduction ability, which ultimately depends on their continued repair capability. Therefore, we suggest that antioxidants, especially those targeting improved CHK1-MAD2 function, may be a promising therapeutic strategy to reduce aneuploidy formation of IVF-derived embryos and to maintain genome integrity of embryo and offspring.
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- Yue Huang
- Department of Reproductive Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou University, Shantou, 515000, Guangdong, China
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- Laboratory for Reproductive Immunology, Hospital & Institute of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Fudan University Shanghai Medical College, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Reproductive Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou University, Shantou, 515000, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Reproductive Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou University, Shantou, 515000, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Reproductive Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou University, Shantou, 515000, Guangdong, China
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Chromosomal scan of single sperm cells by combining fluorescence-activated cell sorting and next-generation sequencing. J Assist Reprod Genet 2018; 36:91-97. [PMID: 30411275 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-018-1340-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2018] [Accepted: 10/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to develop a feasible approach for single sperm isolation and chromosome analysis by next-generation sequencing (NGS). METHODS Single sperm cells were isolated from semen samples of normozoospermic male and an infertile reciprocal translocation (RcT) carrier with the 46,XY,t(7;13)(p12;q12.1) karyotype using the optimized fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) technique. Genome profiling was performed using NGS. RESULTS Following whole-genome amplification, NGS, and quality control, the final chromosome analysis was performed on 31 and 6 single cell samples derived from the RcT carrier and normozoospermic male, respectively. All sperm cells from normozoospermic male showed a normal haploid 23-chromosome profile. For the RcT carrier, the sequencing data revealed that 64.5% of sperm cells harbored different variants of chromosome aberrations, involving deletion of 7p or 7q, duplication of 7p, and duplication of 13q, which is concordant with the expected chromosome segregation patterns observed in balanced translocation carriers. In one sample, a duplication of 9q was also detected. CONCLUSIONS We optimized FACS protocol for simple and efficient isolation of single human sperm cells that subsequently enabled a successful genome-wide chromosome profiling and identification of segmental aneuploidies from these individual cells, following NGS analysis. This approach may be useful for analyzing semen samples of infertile men or chromosomal aberration carriers to facilitate the reproductive risk assessment.
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Enhanced DNA mixture deconvolution of sexual offense samples using the DEPArray™ system. Forensic Sci Int Genet 2018; 34:265-276. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigen.2018.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2017] [Revised: 02/04/2018] [Accepted: 03/01/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Robay A, Abbasi S, Akil A, El-Bardisi H, Arafa M, Crystal RG, Fakhro KA. A systematic review on the genetics of male infertility in the era of next-generation sequencing. Arab J Urol 2018; 16:53-64. [PMID: 29713536 PMCID: PMC5922186 DOI: 10.1016/j.aju.2017.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2017] [Revised: 11/30/2017] [Accepted: 12/11/2017] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To identify the role of next-generation sequencing (NGS) in male infertility, as advances in NGS technologies have contributed to the identification of novel genes responsible for a wide variety of human conditions and recently has been applied to male infertility, allowing new genetic factors to be discovered. MATERIALS AND METHODS PubMed was searched for combinations of the following terms: 'exome', 'genome', 'panel', 'sequencing', 'whole-exome sequencing', 'whole-genome sequencing', 'next-generation sequencing', 'azoospermia', 'oligospermia', 'asthenospermia', 'teratospermia', 'spermatogenesis', and 'male infertility', to identify studies in which NGS technologies were used to discover variants causing male infertility. RESULTS Altogether, 23 studies were found in which the primary mode of variant discovery was an NGS-based technology. These studies were mostly focused on patients with quantitative sperm abnormalities (non-obstructive azoospermia and oligospermia), followed by morphological and motility defects. Combined, these studies uncover variants in 28 genes causing male infertility discovered by NGS methods. CONCLUSIONS Male infertility is a condition that is genetically heterogeneous, and therefore remarkably amenable to study by NGS. Although some headway has been made, given the high incidence of this condition despite its detrimental effect on reproductive fitness, there is significant potential for further discoveries.
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- Amal Robay
- Department of Genetic Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, Qatar
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- Human Genetics Department, Sidra Medical and Research Center, Qatar
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- Human Genetics Department, Sidra Medical and Research Center, Qatar
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- Department of Urology, Hamada Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
- Department of Andrology, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Genetic Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Genetic Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, Qatar
- Human Genetics Department, Sidra Medical and Research Center, Qatar
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