G3BP2, a stress granule assembly factor, is dispensable for spermatogenesis in mice
Background Spermatogenesis is a complex process that includes mitosis, meiosis, and spermiogenesis. During spermatogenesis, genetic factors play a vital role inthe formation of properly functioning sperm. GTPase-activating protein (SH3 domain)-binding protein 2 (G3BP2) is known to take part in immun...
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| author | Damin Yun Liwei Zhou Jie Shi Xinyao Li Xiaolong Wu Fei Sun |
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| description | Background Spermatogenesis is a complex process that includes mitosis, meiosis, and spermiogenesis. During spermatogenesis, genetic factors play a vital role inthe formation of properly functioning sperm. GTPase-activating protein (SH3 domain)-binding protein 2 (G3BP2) is known to take part in immune responses, mRNA transport, and stress-granule assembly. However, its role in male fertility is unclear. Here, we generated a G3bp2 conditional knockout (cKO) mouse model to explore the function of G3BP2 in male fertility. Methods Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and western blotting (WB) were used to confirm testis-specific G3bp2 knockout. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining to observe testicular morphology and epididymal structure. Computer-aided sperm analysis (CASA) to detect sperm concentration and motility. Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-dUTP nick-end labeling (TUNEL) assay was used to detect apoptotic cells. Results We found that cKO male mice are fertile with the normal morphology of the testis and sperm. Additionally, CASA of the semen from cKO mice showed that they all had a similar sperm concentration and motility. In addition, sperm from these mice exhibited a similar morphology. But the tunnel assay revealed increased apoptosis in their testes relative to the level in the wild type (WT). Conclusion Together, our data demonstrate that G3BP2 is dispensable for spermatogenesis and male fertility in mice albeit with the increased germ-cell apoptosis. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1912d16ca5f04eb1a280fbd753d32fd72023-12-03T11:14:08ZengPeerJ Inc.PeerJ2167-83592022-06-0110e1353210.7717/peerj.13532G3BP2, a stress granule assembly factor, is dispensable for spermatogenesis in miceDamin YunLiwei ZhouJie ShiXinyao LiXiaolong WuFei SunBackground Spermatogenesis is a complex process that includes mitosis, meiosis, and spermiogenesis. During spermatogenesis, genetic factors play a vital role inthe formation of properly functioning sperm. GTPase-activating protein (SH3 domain)-binding protein 2 (G3BP2) is known to take part in immune responses, mRNA transport, and stress-granule assembly. However, its role in male fertility is unclear. Here, we generated a G3bp2 conditional knockout (cKO) mouse model to explore the function of G3BP2 in male fertility. Methods Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and western blotting (WB) were used to confirm testis-specific G3bp2 knockout. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining to observe testicular morphology and epididymal structure. Computer-aided sperm analysis (CASA) to detect sperm concentration and motility. Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-dUTP nick-end labeling (TUNEL) assay was used to detect apoptotic cells. Results We found that cKO male mice are fertile with the normal morphology of the testis and sperm. Additionally, CASA of the semen from cKO mice showed that they all had a similar sperm concentration and motility. In addition, sperm from these mice exhibited a similar morphology. But the tunnel assay revealed increased apoptosis in their testes relative to the level in the wild type (WT). Conclusion Together, our data demonstrate that G3BP2 is dispensable for spermatogenesis and male fertility in mice albeit with the increased germ-cell apoptosis.https://peerj.com/articles/13532.pdfG3bp2Reproductive healthMale fertilitySpermatogenesisCRISPR-Cas9Apoptosis |
| spellingShingle | Damin Yun Liwei Zhou Jie Shi Xinyao Li Xiaolong Wu Fei Sun G3BP2, a stress granule assembly factor, is dispensable for spermatogenesis in mice PeerJ G3bp2 Reproductive health Male fertility Spermatogenesis CRISPR-Cas9 Apoptosis |
| title | G3BP2, a stress granule assembly factor, is dispensable for spermatogenesis in mice |
| title_full | G3BP2, a stress granule assembly factor, is dispensable for spermatogenesis in mice |
| title_fullStr | G3BP2, a stress granule assembly factor, is dispensable for spermatogenesis in mice |
| title_full_unstemmed | G3BP2, a stress granule assembly factor, is dispensable for spermatogenesis in mice |
| title_short | G3BP2, a stress granule assembly factor, is dispensable for spermatogenesis in mice |
| title_sort | g3bp2 a stress granule assembly factor is dispensable for spermatogenesis in mice |
| topic | G3bp2 Reproductive health Male fertility Spermatogenesis CRISPR-Cas9 Apoptosis |
| url | https://peerj.com/articles/13532.pdf |
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