Enrichment of haploid spermatids in mice by flow sorting / 中华男科学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To establish an effective method for haploid spermatid enrichment by Hoechst 33342 staining and flow sorting.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Mouse testicular monoplast suspension was prepared by two-step enzyme digestion, and the cells were incubated in the medium containing Hoechst 33342 and Verapamil. Haploid spermatids were separated and enriched according to their DNA content by flow sorting. The gene expressions in the spermatids of several histone-modified enzymes, including the histone acetylases (HAT) and histone deacetylases (HDAC), were examined by RT-PCR and compared with that in the HAT-inhibitor curcumin-treated counterparts.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>We successfully enriched the haploid spermatids with high purity and further purified the round and elongated spermatids. RT-PCR results indicated the specificity of the expression of the HAT gene in the spermatids, and that it was influenced by curcumin.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Flow sorting can efficiently improve the purity of haploid spermatid enrichment, which helps a lot to elucidate the mechanisms of spermiogenesis.</p>

Comparison of human papillomavirus detection and genotyping with four different prime sets by PCR-sequencing / 生物医学与环境科学（英文）

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To assess and compare the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) detection efficiency and the potential clinical utility of PCR sequencing-based technology.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Four HPV consensus primer sets (GP5+/6+, MGP, MY09/11, and PGMY09/11) were used in order to amplify a broad spectrum of HPV types for HPV infection in 325 cervical samples and the PCR products were sequenced afterwards for the HPV genotyping.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The HPV-positive rate was 75.4%, of which 35.5% harbored more than one HPV genotype. A total of 36 different genotypes was found, with HPV 16 (24.1%) being the most prevalent, followed by HPV 58 (13.3%) and HPV 52 (9.6%). There were substantial to almost perfect agreements between different primer sets regarding HPV detection efficiency, with the kappa value varying from 0.751 to 0.925, MGP, and PGMY09/11 were the most effective in detecting multiple infections (P < 0.001). With each of the primer sets, a board range of HPV types could be identified, though there were several differences for a few genotypes.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The substantial agreement between PCR-sequencing and HC2 for the detection of high-risk HPV (kappa=0.761) indicated that PCR-sequencing is also suitable for routine HPV screening.</p>

Establishment of recipient mouse model of stem cell transplantation into testicular seminiferous tubules and improvement of transplantation techniques / 中华男科学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To establish a stable recipient mouse model for stem cell transplantation into seminiferous tubules and improve the traditional techniques for transplantation.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Sixty male ICR mice were equally divided into Groups A, B, C and D, and injected with Busulfan at 15 mg/kg, 30 mg/kg, 40 mg/kg and 0 mg/kg, respectively. The survival rate was recorded every day, and the testis weight and spermatogenesis of testicular tubules were determined at 4, 8 and 12 weeks after the injection. We improved the stem cell transplantation technique and designed a new transplantation device, which connected the nozzle end, syringe and puncture needle by a three-way joint. The nozzle end was used for tentative injection, and the syringe for drawing and then injecting the cell suspension.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Only one mouse in Group C died after the injection. At 4 weeks after Busulfan treatment, the testis weight decreased apparently in Groups A, B and C, with significant differences from D (P < 0.05). The differences remained significant at 8 weeks (P < 0.05), except between Groups A and D (P > 0.05), but at 12 weeks none of the first three groups showed any significant difference from Group D (P > 0.05). At 4 and 8 weeks, the rate of hollow seminiferous tubules was < 50% in Group A and > 50% in Groups B and C, and almost returned to normal at 12 weeks, with no significant differences among the three groups (P > 0.05), but it remained unchanged in Group D. The improved transplantation device increased the success rate (> 90%), lowered the donor cell loss (< 50 microl cell suspension needed for both testes) and shortened the process ( < 10 min for one testis).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Intraperitoneal injection of Busulfan at 30 mg/kg is suitable for the establishment of the recipient mouse model of stem cell transplantation. The improved transplantation device and methods help promote the efficiency and success rate of the transplantation operation.</p>