A Single‐Cell Transcriptome Atlas Characterizes the Immune Landscape of Human Testes During Aging
Qiaoling Jiang,
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Lina Cui,
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Xichen Nie
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Aging Cell,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
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Published: March 6, 2025
Aging
disrupts
immune
regulation,
affecting
tissue
function
and
increasing
vulnerability
to
various
diseases.
However,
the
effects
of
aging
on
cells
within
human
testes
are
not
well
understood.
In
this
study,
we
utilized
single-cell
RNA
sequencing
profile
from
33
testis
samples
individuals
aged
21
69.
Our
analysis
revealed
key
cell
types,
including
CD8+
T
cells,
monocytes,
cDC2
macrophage
subtypes
testes.
We
observed
an
age-related
change
in
monocytes
MRC1hi
tissue-resident
(TRM),
a
pattern
consistent
both
mouse
Individuals
40
older
showed
notable
shifts
pathways
related
phagocytosis,
cytokine
signaling,
antigen
presentation.
Monocytes
also
exhibited
pro-inflammatory
characteristics,
potentially
contributing
low-grade
inflammation
commonly
associated
with
aging.
Together,
these
findings
provide
insights
into
alterations
uncover
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
shifts,
offering
valuable
resource
for
understanding
reproductive
system.
Language: Английский
Algal and Fungal Antioxidants Alleviate Oxidative Stress‐Induced Reproductive Defects
Food Science & Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(5)
Published: May 1, 2025
The
intrinsic
and
extrinsic
factors
(natural
aging,
diseases,
infections,
chemicals,
radiation,
heavy
metals
etc.)
create
oxidative
stress,
thereby
causing
reproductive
defects
in
males
females.
Similarly,
stress
causes
the
abnormalities
sperm
oocytes,
thus
reduces
success
of
vitro
fertilization.
Fungi
and/or
algae-derived
metabolites
(polysaccharides,
carotenoids,
ergothioneine,
phycobiliproteins,
phlorotannins,
cordycepin)
alleviate
damages
ovaries
testis
correct
impaired
functions
(spermatogenesis,
ovulation,
fertilization
implantation)
vivo
models
by
increasing
antioxidant
enzyme
activities
(superoxide
dismutase,
catalase,
glutathione
peroxidase
etc.),
making
mitochondrial
parameters
better
(membrane
potential,
distribution,
dynamics
activity
mitochondria),
decreasing
(the
reductions
intracellular
ROS
malondialdehyde
levels),
inflammation
COX-2,
IL-6,
IL-1β,
TNF-α
levels)
apoptosis
Caspase-3
Bax
balancing
blood
hormone
levels
(follicle
stimulating
hormone,
luteinizing
testosterone).
models,
they
increase
enzymes
activities,
decrease
apoptosis,
make
better,
restoring
oocyte
blastocyst
formation.
Overall,
this
review
study
reveals
that
antioxidants
from
fungi
algae
contribute
to
improvement
outcome
humans
animals
assisted
technology
preventing
or
alleviating
stress.
However,
more
vitro,
vivo,
clinical
studies
are
needed
prove
safety
profile
efficacy
fungi-
algae-based
antioxidants.
This
is
first
focusing
on
protective
effects
against
stress-induced
defects.
Language: Английский
Identification of key genes associated with infertile endometriosis based on bioinformatic analysis
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 18, 2024
Abstract
Background:
Endometriosis
is
a
common
disease
among
women
of
childbearing
age.
However,
the
molecular
mechanism
behind
it
still
unknown.
Therefore,
new
biomarkers
and
therapeutic
targets
are
needed
to
improve
diagnosis
treatment
infertile
women.
Methods:
Microarray
datasets
GSE7305,
GSE7307,
GSE51981
were
downloaded
from
Gene
Expression
Omnibus
(GEO)
database
identify
differentially
expressed
genes
(DEGs)
between
control
endometriosis.
The
STRING
Cytoscape
software
constructed
protein-protein
interaction
(PPI)
hub
gene
networks.
At
same
time,
three
data
sets
screened
for
co-differentially
related
mitosis.
Subsequently,
we
identified
mitosis-related
(MRHGs)
associated
with
both
genes.
Next,
enrichment
analysis
target
was
performed
by
Ontology
(GO)
annotation
Kyoto
Encyclopedia
Genes
Genomes
(KEGG)
pathway,
mRNA-miRNA
network
constructed.
Finally,
GSE25628
GSE6364
used
verify
expression
MRHGs
individually,
while
GSE120103
employed
ascertain
influence
on
female
fertility.
Results:
A
total
93
DEGs
in
endometriosis
datasets.
Then,
placed
11
potential
downregulated
genes,
which
eight
showed
good
diagnostic
properties
endometriosis,
two
main
enriched
GO
functions
revealed
that
cell
cycle
mitotic
pathway
may
be
critical
Meanwhile,
networks
choosing
co-expressed
mRNAs
miRNAs.
Furthermore,
cordycepin
high
drug-targeting
relevance
Conclusions:
We
as
diagnosing
treating
CENPE
CCNA2
might
affecting
endometrial
secretory
phase
transition.
In
addition,
clinical
people
infertility-related
Language: Английский
Cordycepin Ameliorates Spaceflight-Induced Osteoporosis by Preventing BMSCs Oxidative Stress and Senescence via Interacting with PI3K p110α and Regulating PI3K/Akt/FOXO3 Signalling
Yu Zhai,
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Yuyao Zhang,
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Kexin Xu
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et al.
Free Radical Biology and Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Diosmetin Promotes Early Embryonic Development in Pigs by Alleviating Oxidative Stress
Jia‐Jun Ren,
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Xiu‐Wen Yuan,
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Zilong Meng
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et al.
Molecular Reproduction and Development,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
91(9)
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
ABSTRACT
Diosmetin
(DIOS),
a
natural
flavonoid
monomer
derived
from
lemons
and
present
in
various
plants
such
as
spearmint
spider
moss,
exhibits
antioxidant,
anti‐inflammatory,
antiaging
properties.
Nonetheless,
its
impact
on
early
embryonic
development
pigs
remains
unexplored.
This
study
aimed
to
determine
the
influence
of
DIOS
supplementation
an
vitro
culture
(IVC)
medium
porcine
embryo
elucidate
underlying
mechanisms.
Findings
revealed
that
embryos
cultured
IVC
with
0.1
μM
demonstrated
increased
blastocyst
formation
rate,
higher
total
cell
number,
reduced
LC3B
CASPASE3
levels,
elevated
Nrf2
decreased
ROS,
enhanced
GSH
mitochondrial
membrane
potential
at
4‐cell
stage.
Additionally,
expression
proapoptotic
genes
(
CAS3
,
CAS8
BAX
)
autophagy‐related
BECLIN1
ATG5
P62
was
downregulated,
whereas
development‐related
CDK1
CDK2
),
antioxidant‐related
SOD1
SOD2
biogenesis‐related
NRF2
upregulated.
These
findings
suggest
promotes
by
mitigating
oxidative
stress
enhancing
function,
thereby
reducing
autophagy
apoptosis
levels.
Language: Английский
Single-cell multi-omics analysis of in vitro post-ovulatory aged oocytes revealed aging-dependent protein degradation
Yueshuai Guo,
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Mengmeng Gao,
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Xiaofei Liu
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et al.
Molecular & Cellular Proteomics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 100882 - 100882
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Multi‐omics revealed that DCP1A and SPDL1 determine embryogenesis defects in postovulatory ageing oocytes
Li Kong,
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Yutian Gong,
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Yongyong Wang
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et al.
Cell Proliferation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 4, 2024
Abstract
Growing
evidence
indicates
that
the
deterioration
of
egg
quality
caused
by
postovulatory
ageing
significantly
hampers
embryonic
development.
However,
molecular
mechanisms
which
leads
to
a
decline
in
oocyte
have
not
been
fully
characterized.
In
this
study,
we
observed
an
accelerated
decay
maternal
mRNAs
through
RNA‐seq
analyses
postovulatory‐aged
(PostOA)
oocytes.
We
noted
these
downregulated
should
be
degraded
during
2‐cell
stage.
Proteomic
revealed
degradation
is
associated
with
accumulation
DCP1A.
The
injection
exogenous
Dcp1a
mRNA
or
siRNA
into
MII
stage
oocytes
proved
DCP1A
could
accelerate
mRNAs.
Additionally,
also
found
SPDL1
crucial
for
maintaining
spindle/chromosome
structure
and
chromosome
euploidy
PostOA
Spdl1‐
remarkably
recovered
meiotic
defects
Collectively,
our
findings
provide
valuable
insights
underlying
ageing.
Language: Английский