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Application of CRISPR/Cas Technology in Spermatogenesis Research and Male Infertility Treatment

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: As the basis of animal reproductive activity, normal spermatogenesis directly determines the efficiency of livestock production. An in-depth understanding of spermatogenesis will greatly facilitate animal breeding efforts and male infertility treatment. With the continuous development and application of gene editing technologies, they have become valuable tools to study the mechanism of spermatogenesis. Gene editing technologies have provided us with a better understanding of the functions and potential mechanisms of action of factors that regulate spermatogenesis. This review summarizes the applications of gene editing technologies, especially CRISPR/Cas9, in deepening our understanding of the function of spermatogenesis-related genes and disease treatment. The problems of gene editing technologies in the field of spermatogenesis research are also discussed.

Source: Genes

DOI: 10.3390/genes13061000

Authors: Hao-Qi Wang, Tian Wang, Fei Gao, Wen-Zhi Ren

Institution: Jilin University

Language: English

Topic: Sperm and Testicular Function

Subfield: Reproductive Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,513

Funder: National Natural Science Foundation of China