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Objective To explore the association between X-ray repair cross complementing group 1 (XRCC1)gene rs25487 locus polymorphisms and nonobstructive azoospermia in Hui minority ethic population of Shaanxi Province.Methods We used polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP)method for genotyping at XRCC1 gene rs25487 locus in 79 patients with nonobstructive azoospermia and 82 healthy male controls in Hui minority ethic population of Shaanxi Province.Then we analyzed the association be-tween XRCC1 gene rs25487 locus and nonobstructive azoospermia.Results Compared with GG genotype,GA, AA and GA + AA genotypes demonstrated a significantly increased risk for nonobstructive azoospermia (OR =2.286,95% CI 1.1 5 1-4.539;OR =2.202,95% CI 0.753-6.439;OR =2.271,95% CI 1.1 71-4.403),respec-tively.Meanwhile,the A allele frequency was significantly higher in azoospermic patients than in controls (OR =1.582,95% CI 1.005-2.492,P =0.047).Conclusion G→A in XRCC1 gene rs25487 locus is correlated with nonobstructive azoospermia in Hui minority ethic population of Shaanxi province.
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Objective: To study the effects of simulated weightlessness induced by tail-suspension on reproduction in adult male rats and its mechanisms. Methods: Twenty Spraque-Dawley adult male rats were randomly divided into two groups: the experimental group and control group. Rats in the experimental group were tail-suspended for 14 days. After the treatment, the weight and morphology of testis, the quantity and quality of sperm, the level of serum testosterone and the apoptosis rate of testicular cells were observed. Results: Compared with the control, the testicular weight, the quantity and quality of sperm, the level of serum testosterone significantly decreased (P<0.05) while the apoptosis rate of testicular cells significantly increased (P<0.05) in tail-suspended rats. In addition, hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining showed that seminiferous tubules atrophied, spermatogenic cells decreased, seminiferous epithelial cells disintegrated and shed, and the lumina were azoospermic. Conclusion: Simulated weightlessness induced by tail-suspension has a harmful effect on male reproduction of adult rats by increasing the apoptosis of testicular cells.
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Objective To study the protective effects of vitamin E(VE) on injury to male reproductive function in tail-suspended rats. Method Thirty adult male Spraque-Dawley(SD) rats were randomly divided into three groups:control, TS (tail-suspension) and VE+TS groups. TS and VE+TS groups were tail-suspended for 14 d,and VE was given orally to VE+TS group during tail-suspension. After the treatment, weight and morphology of testes, quality and amount of sperm, as well as serum hormones were observed. Result As compared with the control group, weight of testes, quantity and quality of sperm, as well as serum testosterone decreased significantly in TS group (P
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Objective To study the effects of simulated weightlessness induced by tail-suspension on reproduction in adult male rats and its mechanisms. Methods Twenty Spraque-Dawley adult male rats were randomly divided into two groups: the experimental group and control group. Rats in the experimental group were tail-suspended for 14 days. After the treatment, the weight and morphology of testis, the quantity and quality of sperm, the level of serum testosterone and the apoptosis rate of testicular cells were observed. Results Compared with the control, the testicular weight, the quantity and quality of sperm, the level of serum testosterone significantly decreased (P＜0.05) while the apoptosis rate of testicular cells significantly increased (P＜0.05) in tail-suspended rats. In addition, hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining showed that seminiferous tubules atrophied, spermatogenic cells decreased, seminiferous epithelial cells disintegrated and shed, and the lumina were azoospermic. Conclusion Simulated weightlessness induced by tail-suspension has a harmful effect on male reproduction of adult rats by increasing the apoptosis of testicular cells.
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In recent half century,the incidence of male infertility is in an increasing tendency;however,the etiological factors and its pathogenesis are not fully clarified yet.By associating with the some results of our research,some hot spots on the pathogenesis of male infertility are briefly approached here,and the effects of varicocele,formaldehyde and infertility-related genes on male infertility are especially focused.