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Expression and localization of Cyclin D1/Nanog and NF-κB/Bax protein in dysplastic testicles of mice

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Testicular dysplasia significantly impairs male reproductive capacity. This study investigated the expression of Cyclin D1/Nanog and NF-κB/Bax in dysplastic testes of mice using histological staining, Western blotting, and immunohistochemistry. The results showed that Nanog and Bax expression were significantly higher in dysplastic testicular tissue than in normal tissue (P < 0.01). Cyclin D1 protein expression was higher in normal testis tissue than in dysplastic testis (P < 0.01). NF-κB was highly expressed in cryptorchid and normal testis with no significant difference (P > 0.05). Immunolocalization revealed that Nanog, NF-κB, and Bax were expressed in the cytoplasm of Leydig and spermatogenic cells. Cyclin D1 primarily expressed in the nucleus of Sertoli cells. These findings suggest that altered expression of Nanog, Cyclin D1, and Bax may contribute to testicular dysplasia. This study provides a scientific foundation for detecting testicular dysplasia and selecting appropriate animal models, ultimately informing strategies to improve male reproductive health.

Source: Reproductive Toxicology

DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108704

Authors: Penggang Liu, Xiaoxiang Pan, Luxian Wu, Seth Yaw Afedo, Xinwei Feng, Jin Yang

Institutions: Tarim University, Yangzhou University, University of Cape Coast, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Sperm and Testicular Function

Subfield: Reproductive Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,650