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Comprehensive analysis of chromosomal breakpoints and candidate genes associated with male infertility: insights from cytogenetic studies and expression analyses

The study aimed to investigate prevalent chromosomal breakpoints identified in balanced structural chromosomal anomalies and to pinpoint potential candidate genes linked with male infertility. This was acchieved through a comprehensive approach combining RNA-seq and microarray data analysis, enablin...

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Published in:Mammalian genome 2024-12, Vol.35 (4), p.764-783
Main Authors: Hossein Garakani, Melika, Kakavand, Kianoush, Sabbaghian, Marjan, Ghaheri, Azadeh, Masoudi, Najmeh Sadat, Shahhoseini, Maryam, Hassanzadeh, Vahideh, Zamanian, Mohammadreza, Meybodi, Anahita Mohseni, Moradi, Shabnam Zarei
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Summary:The study aimed to investigate prevalent chromosomal breakpoints identified in balanced structural chromosomal anomalies and to pinpoint potential candidate genes linked with male infertility. This was acchieved through a comprehensive approach combining RNA-seq and microarray data analysis, enabling precise identification of candidate genes. The Cytogenetics data from 2,500 infertile males referred to Royan Research Institute between 2009 and 2022 were analyzed, with 391 cases meeting the inclusion criteria of balanced chromosomal rearrangement. Of these, 193 cases exhibited normal variations and were excluded from the analysis. By examining the breakpoints, potential candidate genes were suggested. Among the remaining 198 cases, reciprocal translocations were the most frequent anomaly (129 cases), followed by Robertsonian translocations (43 cases), inversions (34 cases), and insertions (3 cases).Some patients had more than one chromosomal abnormality. Chromosomal anomalies were most frequently observed in chromosomes 13 (21.1%), 14 (20.1%), and 1 (16.3%) with 13q12, 14q12, and 1p36.3 being the most prevalent breakpoints, respectively. Chromosome 1 contributed the most to reciprocal translocations (20.2%) and inversions (17.6%), while chromosome 14 was the most involved in the Robertsonian translocations (82.2%). The findings suggested that breakpoints at 1p36.3 and 14q12 might be associated with pregestational infertility, whereas breakpoints at 13q12 could be linked to both gestational and pregestational infertility. Several candidate genes located on common breakpoints were proposed as potentially involved in male infertility. Bioinformatics analyses utilizing three databases were conducted to examine the expression patterns of 78 candidate genes implicated in various causes of infertility.‏ In azoospermic individuals, significant differential expression was observed in 19 genes: 15 were downregulated ( TSSK2, SPINK2, TSSK4, CDY1, CFAP70, BPY2, BTG4, FKBP6, PPP2R1B, SPECC1L, CENPJ, ‏SKA3, FGF9, NODAL, CLOCK ), while four genes were upregulated ‏(‏ HSPB1, MIF, PRF1, ENTPD6 ). In the case of Asthenozoospermia, seven genes showed significant upregulation ( PRF1, DDX21, KIT, SRD5A3, MTCH1, DDX50, NODAL ). Though RNA-seq data for Teratozoospermia were unavailable, microarray data revealed differential expression insix genes: three downregulated ( BUB1, KLK4, PIWIL2 ) and three upregulated ( AURKC, NPM2, RANBP2 ). These findings enhance our understanding of
ISSN:0938-8990
1432-1777
1432-1777
DOI:10.1007/s00335-024-10074-z