Azantee Yazmie Abdul Wahab1, Muhammad Lokman Md Isa2, Roszaman Ramli3. 1. Department of Obstetrics & Gyanecology (O&G), Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Jalan Hospital Campus, 25150 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. 2. Department of Basic Medical Science of Nursing, Kulliyyah of Nursing, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Jalan Hospital Campus, 25150 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. 3. IIUM Fertility Centre, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Jalan Hospital Campus, 25150 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) are classifiedas a unique adult stem cells that have capability to propagate, differentiate, and transmit genetic information to the next generation. Studies on human SSCs may help resolve male infertility problems, especially in azoospermia patients. Therefore, this study aims to propagate SSCs in-vitro with a presence of growth factor and detect SSC-specific protein cell surface markers. METHODS: The sample was derived from non-obstructive azoospermic (NOA) patient. The disassociation of SSCs was done using trypsin. Specific cultures in serum-free media with added basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) were developed to support self-renewal division. This undifferentiated protocol was performed for 49 days. Cells were analysed on days 1, 7, 14, 21, and 49. RESULTS: Human SSCs began to aggregate and form colonies after 14 to 21 days in specific culture. Then, the cells were successful expanded and remained stable for a duration of 49 days. Four specifics markers were identified using immunofluorescence in SSCs on day 49: ITGα6, ITGβ CD9, and GFRα1. CONCLUSION: This approach of using in vitro culture with additional growth factor is able to propagate SSCs from non-obstructive azoospermia patient via detection of protein cell surface markers.
BACKGROUND: Spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) are classifiedas a unique adult stem cells that have capability to propagate, differentiate, and transmit genetic information to the next generation. Studies on human SSCs may help resolve male infertility problems, especially in azoospermiapatients. Therefore, this study aims to propagate SSCs in-vitro with a presence of growth factor and detect SSC-specific protein cell surface markers. METHODS: The sample was derived from non-obstructive azoospermic (NOA) patient. The disassociation of SSCs was done using trypsin. Specific cultures in serum-free media with added basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) were developed to support self-renewal division. This undifferentiated protocol was performed for 49 days. Cells were analysed on days 1, 7, 14, 21, and 49. RESULTS:Human SSCs began to aggregate and form colonies after 14 to 21 days in specific culture. Then, the cells were successful expanded and remained stable for a duration of 49 days. Four specifics markers were identified using immunofluorescence in SSCs on day 49: ITGα6, ITGβ CD9, and GFRα1. CONCLUSION: This approach of using in vitro culture with additional growth factor is able to propagate SSCs from non-obstructive azoospermiapatient via detection of protein cell surface markers.
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cell protein marker; in vitro; non-obstructive azoospermia; spermatogonial stem cells
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