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Chapter 31 - Spermatogonial Stem Cell Culture and the Future of Germline Gene Editing

from Section 4 - Laboratory Evaluation and Treatment of Male Infertility

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 December 2023

By
Xichen Nie ,
Jan-Bernd Stukenborg  and
Jingtao Guo
Edited by
Douglas T. Carrell ,
Alexander W. Pastuszak  and
James M. Hotaling
Douglas T. Carrell
Affiliation:
Utah Center for Reproductive Medicine
Alexander W. Pastuszak
Affiliation:
University of Utah
James M. Hotaling
Affiliation:
Utah Center for Reproductive Medicine
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Summary

Human spermatogonial stem cells (hSSCs), the only type of germline stem cells in adult men, are responsible to ensure lifetime-long sperm production in men after sex maturation. As the starting point of spermatogenesis, this cell type delicately balances its self-renewal and differentiation, which is essential for spermatogenesis to proceed continuously. A deep and systematic understanding of hSSCs is critical for treating testis-related pathology such as male infertility and testicular germ cell tumor. In this chapter, we provide a systematic review of our previous and current understanding of hSSCs, as well as the advancement of ex vivo systems to culture human germline. Ultimately, the successful establishment of an hSSC-based human germline culture system will not only greatly benefit the study of human germ cell biology by serving as a useful platform, but also provide potential therapeutic options to treat male infertility and preserve fertility for childhood cancer patients.

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spermatogonial stem cellspermatogenesismale infertility
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Men's Reproductive and Sexual Health Throughout the Lifespan
An Integrated Approach to Fertility, Sexual Function, and Vitality
 , pp. 244 - 250
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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