| Literature DB >> 33670439 |
Anna Laura Voigt1, Shiama Thiageswaran1, Nathalia de Lima E Martins Lara1, Ina Dobrinski1.
Abstract
The spermatogonial stem cell (SSC) is a unique adult stem cell that requires tight physiological regulation during development and adulthood. As the foundation of spermatogenesis, SSCs are a potential tool for the treatment of infertility. Understanding the factors that are necessary for lifelong maintenance of a SSC pool in vivo is essential for successful in vitro expansion and safe downstream clinical usage. This review focused on the current knowledge of prepubertal testicular development and germ cell metabolism in different species, and implications for translational medicine. The significance of metabolism for cell biology, stem cell integrity, and fate decisions is discussed in general and in the context of SSC in vivo maintenance, differentiation, and in vitro expansion.Entities:
Keywords: metabolism; prepubertal development; spermatogonial culture; spermatogonial maturation
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Year: 2021 PMID: 33670439 PMCID: PMC7922219 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22041998
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Mol Sci ISSN: 1422-0067 Impact factor: 5.923