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Culture of Embryonic Stem Cell by Primordial Germ Cells of Down Producing Goat 被引量:1
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作者 图雅 卢玲 《Agricultural Science & Technology》 CAS 2012年第12期2471-2474,共4页
[Objective] The paper was to establish embryonic stem cell system of goats. [Method] Numerous primordial germ cell colonies were derived from gonadal ridge and the surrounding tissues in 20 millimeter fetuses of down ... [Objective] The paper was to establish embryonic stem cell system of goats. [Method] Numerous primordial germ cell colonies were derived from gonadal ridge and the surrounding tissues in 20 millimeter fetuses of down producing goat. Primordial germ cells and goats embryonic fibroblasts obtained from conceptus of equivaient gestational age were co-cultured. [Result] The colonies showed some characteristics of embryonic stem cells, such as the morphology of nest-like, they continued to be AKP positive and the ability to be continuously passed [Conclusion] These cells were pluripotent and ES-like cells. 展开更多
关键词 Down producing goat primordial germ cells Embryonic stem cells
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Targeting lentiviral vectors to primordial germ cells(PGCs):An efficient strategy for generating transgenic chickens 被引量:5
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作者 Zi-Qin Jiang Han-Yu Wu +2 位作者 Jing Tian Ning Li Xiao-Xiang Hu 《Zoological Research》 SCIE CAS CSCD 2020年第3期281-291,共11页
Recent advances in avian transgenic studies highlight the possibility of utilizing lentiviral vectors as tools to generate transgenic chickens. However, low rates of gonadal chimerism and germ line transmission effici... Recent advances in avian transgenic studies highlight the possibility of utilizing lentiviral vectors as tools to generate transgenic chickens. However, low rates of gonadal chimerism and germ line transmission efficiency still limit the broad usage of this method in creating transgenic chickens. In this study, we implemented a simple strategy using modified lentiviral vectors targeted to chicken primordial germ cells(PGCs) to generate transgenic chickens. The lentiviral vectors were pseudotyped with a modified Sindbis virus envelope protein(termed M168) and conjugated with an antibody specific to PGC membrane proteins. We demonstrated that these optimized M168-pseudotyped lentiviral vectors conjugated with SSEA4 antibodies successfully targeted transduction of PGCs in vitro and in vivo. Compared with the control, 50.0%–66.7% of chicken embryos expressed green fluorescent protein(GFP) in gonads transduced by the M168-pseudotyped lentivirus. This improved the targeted transduction efficiency by 30.0%–46.7%. Efficient chimerism of exogenous genes was also observed. This targeting technology could improve the efficiency of germ line transmission and provide greater opportunities for transgenic poultry studies. 展开更多
关键词 M168-pseudotyped lentiviral vectors primordial germ cells Targeted transduction Transgenic chickens SSEA4
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Differential transcriptional regulation of the NANOG gene in chicken primordial germ cells and embryonic stem cells
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作者 Hee Jung Choi So Dam Jin +3 位作者 Deivendran Rengaraj Jin Hwa Kim Bertrand Pain Jae Yong Han 《Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology》 SCIE CAS CSCD 2021年第3期877-890,共14页
Background:NANOG is a core transcription factor(TF)in embryonic stem cells(ESCs)and primordial germ cells(PGCs).Regulation of the NANOG gene by TFs,epigenetic factors,and autoregulatory factors is well characterized i... Background:NANOG is a core transcription factor(TF)in embryonic stem cells(ESCs)and primordial germ cells(PGCs).Regulation of the NANOG gene by TFs,epigenetic factors,and autoregulatory factors is well characterized in ESCs,and transcriptional regulation of NANOG is well established in these cells.Although NANOG plays a key role in germ cells,the molecular mechanism underlying its transcriptional regulation in PGCs has not been studied.Therefore,we investigated the mechanism that regulates transcription of the chicken NANOG(cNANOG)gene in PGCs and ESCs.Results:We first identified the transcription start site of cNANOG by 5′-rapid amplification of cDNA ends PCR analysis.Then,we measured the promoter activity of various 5′flanking regions of cNANOG in chicken PGCs and ESCs using the luciferase reporter assay.cNANOG expression required transcriptional regulatory elements,which were positively regulated by POU5F3(OCT4)and SOX2 and negatively regulated by TP53 in PGCs.The proximal region of the cNANOG promoter contains a positive transcriptional regulatory element(CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein(CEBP)-binding site)in ESCs.Furthermore,small interfering RNA-mediated knockdown demonstrated that POU5F3,SOX2,and CEBP played a role in cell type-specific transcription of cNANOG.Conclusions:We show for the first time that different trans-regulatory elements control transcription of cNANOG in a cell type-specific manner.This finding might help to elucidate the mechanism that regulates cNANOG expression in PGCs and ESCs. 展开更多
关键词 CHICKEN Embryonic stem cells NANOG gene primordial germ cells Regulatory elements
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Developmental potency of mouse primitive ectoderm cells, embryonic ectoderm cells and primordial germ cells after blastocyst injection
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作者 Shen SanbingInstitute of Developmental Biology,Academia Sinica,Beijing, China 《Cell Research》 SCIE CAS CSCD 1990年第1期53-65,共13页
Developmental potency of primitive and embryonic ectoderm cells from 4.50-day to 6.25-day post-coitum (p.c.) mouse embryos and primordial germ cells from 12.50-day p.c.male genital ridges of fetal mice were studied by... Developmental potency of primitive and embryonic ectoderm cells from 4.50-day to 6.25-day post-coitum (p.c.) mouse embryos and primordial germ cells from 12.50-day p.c.male genital ridges of fetal mice were studied by direct introducing them into 3.50-day p.c.blastocysts.Sixteen (61.5) overt chimaeras out of 26(50%) offsprings were obtained after transfer of 52 blastocysts injected with 4.50-day primitive ectoderm cells;four (16.0%) overt chimaeras were obtained out of 25 (51.0%) offsprings with 4.75-day primitive ectoderm cells from 49 transferred blastocysts.However,no overt chimaera was obtained with either 5.25-day or 6.25-day embryonic ectoderm cells or 12.50-day male primordial germ cells.GPI analysis of mid-gestation conceptuses developed from injected blastocysts showedthat 5.25-day embryonic ectoderm cells could only contributed to yolk sac of conceptus.Results suggested that implantation acts as a trigger for the determination of primitive ectoderm cells,and their developmental potency becomes limited within a short period of time in normal development. 展开更多
关键词 developmental potency primitive ectoderm cells embryonic ectoderm cells primordial germ cells blastocyst injection pluripolenl stem cell origin.
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α-ketoglutarate promotes the specialization of primordial germ cell-like cells through regulating epigenetic reprogramming
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作者 Ming Xing Na Wang +1 位作者 Hanyi Zeng Jun Zhang 《The Journal of Biomedical Research》 CAS CSCD 2021年第1期36-46,I0014-I0016,共14页
There is growing evidence that cellular metabolism can directly participate in epigenetic dynamics and consequently modulate gene expression.However,the role of metabolites in activating the key gene regulatory networ... There is growing evidence that cellular metabolism can directly participate in epigenetic dynamics and consequently modulate gene expression.However,the role of metabolites in activating the key gene regulatory network for specialization of germ cell lineage remains largely unknown.Here,we identified some cellular metabolites with significant changes by untargeted metabolomics between mouse epiblast-like cells(EpiLCs)and primordial germ cell-like cells(PGCLCs).More importantly,we found that inhibition of glutaminolysis by bis-2-(5-phenylacetamido-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)ethyl sulfide(BPTES)impeded PGCLC specialization,but the impediment could be rescued by addition ofα-ketoglutarate(αKG),the intermediate metabolite of oxidative phosphorylation and glutaminolysis.Moreover,adding aKG alone to the PGCLC medium accelerated the PGCLC specialization through promoting H3 K27 me3 demethylation.Thus,our study reveals the importance of metabolite aKG in the germ cell fate determination and highlights the essential role of cellular metabolism in shaping the cell identities through epigenetic events. 展开更多
关键词 cellular metabolism Α-KETOGLUTARATE primordial germ cells EPIGENOME
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Effects of 17beta-estradiol on cell migration in male chicks distribution of primordial germ 被引量:1
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作者 Xiu-Mei Jin Yi-Xiang Zhang Zan-Dong Li 《Asian Journal of Andrology》 SCIE CAS CSCD 2008年第2期243-248,共6页
Aim: To assess whether exogenous estradiol has any effect on migration of primordial germ cells (PGCs) in the chick. Methods: Fertilized eggs were treated with 17beta-estradiol (E2) (80 lag/egg) at stage X (d... Aim: To assess whether exogenous estradiol has any effect on migration of primordial germ cells (PGCs) in the chick. Methods: Fertilized eggs were treated with 17beta-estradiol (E2) (80 lag/egg) at stage X (day 0 of incubation), stages 8-10 (incubation 30 h) and 13-15 (incubation 55 h). Controls received vehicle (emulsion) only. Changes in PGC number were measured on different days according to developmental stages. Results: In male right gonads, but not in female left gonads, at stages 28-30 (incubation 132 h) significant decreases in the mean number of PGCs aggregating were observed compared with the controls (P 〈 0.05) while the total PGC number in the right and left gonads at each stage did not change (P 〉 0.05). Conclusion: The present study provides evidence that E2 has significant effects on the localization of PGCs in male right, but not female left, gonads of chicken embryos at stages 28-30, compared with controls. (Asian J Andro12008 Mar; 10: 243-248) 展开更多
关键词 17beta-estradiol primordial germ cells male chick
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Improved Isolation and Culture of Embryonic Germ Cells from Guanzhong Dairy Goat
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作者 YANG Wei-feng GE Xiu-guo HUA Jin-lian SHEN Wen-zheng DOU Zhong-ying 《Agricultural Sciences in China》 CAS CSCD 2006年第7期550-557,共8页
A total of 219 embryonic-germ-cell-like (EG-like) clumps were derived from 15 selected goat fetuses. Isolation of primordial germ cells (PGCs) based on co-culture with primary goat embryonic fibroblast showed no d... A total of 219 embryonic-germ-cell-like (EG-like) clumps were derived from 15 selected goat fetuses. Isolation of primordial germ cells (PGCs) based on co-culture with primary goat embryonic fibroblast showed no difference from traditional feeder layer-based culture method used in mouse and human. The putative primary EG colonies were multilayer clumps of compact cells with unclear cell-cell boundaries. Three subculture methods of goat EG-like colony, traditional enzymatic digestion, mechanical cutting and combination of the both, were compared in this study. As a result, EG-like colonies traditionally disassociated with collagenase 1V could be subcultured for up to 4 passages. And the mechanically disaggregated EG-like colonies were successfully maintained 9-12 passages with or without enzymatic treatment. The pluripotency of the EG-like colonies was identified by their specific marker staining, spontaneous differentiation and embryoid bodies (EBs) formation in vitro. Most goat EG-like colonies (〉 80%) were AKP positive and immunocytochemically characterized with positive SSEA-1, Oct-4 and c-kit staining but SSEA-4. Under the condition of delaying passage, goat EG-like cells could differentiate into fibroblast-like, epithelium-like, and neuron-like cells. In addition, EBs could be obtained successfully in routine hanging drop culture. The serum free culture system (feeder layer-based) used in this study was suitable for keeping PGCs and EG-like cells in their undifferentiated condition, but failed to converse them to immortal cells. These results indicated that mechanical cutting is an effective method for passaging goat EG cell colonies. However, the microenvironment of conversing EG cells to immortal cells is still unclear. 展开更多
关键词 GOAT primordial germ cells embryonic germ cells CO-CULTURE mechanical cutting
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The culture and establishment of embryonic germ(EG)cell lines from Chinese mini swine 被引量:17
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作者 HSlAOCHIENTSUNG ZHONGWEIDU +5 位作者 RONGRUI XIULANLI LINPINGBAO JUNWU SHIMINBAO ZHENYAO 《Cell Research》 SCIE CAS CSCD 2003年第3期195-202,共8页
As a part of a basic research project on Xeno-transplantion. we have been engaged in the derivation of embryonic stein cell lines from Chinese mini swine. Here, we reported for the first time the establishment of two ... As a part of a basic research project on Xeno-transplantion. we have been engaged in the derivation of embryonic stein cell lines from Chinese mini swine. Here, we reported for the first time the establishment of two porcine EG cell lines (BPEG1 and BPEG2) from primordial germ cells of genital ridges of a 28 and a 27 d embryos respectively. Their pluripotent nature has been identified by colony morphology, marker characterization as well as by in vitro and in vivo differentiation. These porcine EG cells are potentially useful for further basic studies. 展开更多
关键词 primordial germ cells EG cells PORCINE Chinese mini swine.
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Amniotic fluid stem cell-based models to study the effects of gene mutations and toxicants on male germ cell formation 被引量:1
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作者 Claudia Gundacker Helmut Dolznig Mario Mikula Margit Rosner Oliver Brandau Markus Hengstschlager 《Asian Journal of Andrology》 SCIE CAS CSCD 2012年第2期247-250,共4页
Male infertility is a major public health issue predominantly caused by defects in germ cell development. In the past, studies on the genetic regulation of spermatogenesis as well as on negative environmental impacts ... Male infertility is a major public health issue predominantly caused by defects in germ cell development. In the past, studies on the genetic regulation of spermatogenesis as well as on negative environmental impacts have been hampered by the fact that human germ cell development is intractable to direct analysis in vivo. Compared with model organisms including mice, there are fundamental differences in the molecular processes of human germ cell development. Therefore, an in vitro model mimicking human sperm formation would be an extremely valuable research tool. In the recent past, both human embryonic stem (ES) cells and induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells have been reported to harbour the potential to differentiate into primordial germ cells and gametes. We here discuss the possibility to use human amniotic fluid stem (AFS) ceils as a biological model. Since their discovery in 2003, AFS cells have been characterized to differentiate into cells of all three germ layers, to be genomically stable, to have a high proliferative potential and to be non-tumourigenic. In addition, AFS cells are not subject of ethical concerns. In contrast to iPS cells, AFSs cells do not need ectopic induction of pluripotency, which is often associated with only imperfectly cleared epigenetic memory of the source cells. Since AFS cells can be derived from amniocentesis with disease-causing mutations and can be transfected with high efficiency, they could be used in probing gene functions for spermatogenesis and in screening for male reproductive toxicity. 展开更多
关键词 amniotic fluid human genetics INFERTILITY primordial germ cells REPRODUCTION SPERMATOGENESIS stem cells toxicity
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Molecular and epigenetic pathogenesis of germ cell tumors
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作者 Melanie R.Müller Margaretha A.Skowron +1 位作者 Peter Albers Daniel Nettersheim 《Asian Journal of Urology》 CSCD 2021年第2期144-154,共11页
The development of germ cell tumors(GCTs)is a unique pathogenesis occurring at an early developmental stage during specification,migration or colonization of primordial germ cells(PGCs)in the genital ridge.Since drive... The development of germ cell tumors(GCTs)is a unique pathogenesis occurring at an early developmental stage during specification,migration or colonization of primordial germ cells(PGCs)in the genital ridge.Since driver mutations could not be identified so far,the involvement of the epigenetic machinery during the pathogenesis seems to play a crucial role.Currently,it is investigated whether epigenetic modifications occurring between the omnipotent two-cell stage and the pluripotent implanting PGCs might result in disturbances eventually leading to GCTs.Although progress in understanding epigenetic mechanisms during PGC development is ongoing,little is known about the complete picture of its involvement during GCT development and eventual classification into clinical subtypes.This review will shed light into the current knowledge of the complex epigenetic and molecular contribution during pathogenesis of GCTs by emphasizing on early developmental stages until arrival of late PGCs in the gonads.We questioned how misguided migrating and/or colonizing PGCs develop to either type Ⅰ or type Ⅱ GCTs.Additionally,we asked how pluripotency can be regulated during PGC development and which epigenetic changes contribute to GCT pathogenesis.We propose that SOX2 and SOX17 determine either embryonic stem cell-like(embryonal carcinoma)or PGC-like cell fate(seminoma).Finally,we suggest that factors secreted by the microenvironment,i.e.BMPs and BMP inhibiting molecules,dictate the fate decision of germ cell neoplasia in situ(into seminoma and embryonal carcinoma)and seminomas(into embryonal carcinoma or extraembryonic lineage),indicating an important role of the microenvironment on GCT plasticity. 展开更多
关键词 germ cell tumor primordial germ cell Epigenetic reprogramming PLASTICITY MICROENVIRONMENT BMP signaling SOX2 SOX17
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Reproductive characteristics of transgenic (TG) chickens caping an exogenous gene
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作者 Furmio Ebara Noboru Fujihara 《Asian Journal of Andrology》 SCIE CAS CSCD 1999年第3期139-144,共6页
An exogenous gene (lacZ/MiwZ) introduced into the germinal crescent region (GCR) of avian embryos was con-firmed to be successfully transferred to the gonads via the primordial germ cells (PGCs). Following hatching, t... An exogenous gene (lacZ/MiwZ) introduced into the germinal crescent region (GCR) of avian embryos was con-firmed to be successfully transferred to the gonads via the primordial germ cells (PGCs). Following hatching, the chickswere raised until the stage of sexual maturation. The incorporation of MiwZ DNA was detected in male and female trans-genic chickens, respectively. The normal male and female transgenic birds were subjected to artificial insemination ac-cording to routine methods. Fertilized eggs obtained from female transgenic chickens were incubated for 72 h and the em-bryos removed from the yolk were examined by X-gal staining to detect the introduction of MiwZ in the offspring. As aresult, the expression of MiwZ was detected in the offspring. Furthermore, the presence of MiwZ in the extracts fromembryos was also detected by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis. In male transgenic chickens, the presence of in-jected MiwZ in the extracts from sperm was also confirmed. The exogenous gene introduced into the GCR migrated suc-cessfully to the gonad resulting in its incorporation into the offspring and spermatozoa of transgenic chickens. (Asian JAndrol 1999 Sep ; 1: 139 - 144) 展开更多
关键词 exogenous genes CHICKEN MiwZ germinal crescent primordial germ cells SPERMATOZOA transgenic animals
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The expression of Lin28B was co-regulated by H3K4me2 and Wnt5a/β-catenin/TCF7L2
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作者 ZHANG Ya-ni HU Cai +2 位作者 WANG Ying-jie ZUO Qi-sheng LI Bi-chun 《Journal of Integrative Agriculture》 SCIE CAS CSCD 2020年第12期3054-3064,共11页
Lin28A and Lin28B are homologous RNA-binding proteins that participate in the development of primordial germ cells. The mechanisms underlying expression and regulation of Lin28A have been well documented, but such inf... Lin28A and Lin28B are homologous RNA-binding proteins that participate in the development of primordial germ cells. The mechanisms underlying expression and regulation of Lin28A have been well documented, but such information for Lin28B is limited. In this study, a fragment of the Lin28B promoter was cloned, the pEGFP-pLin28B vector was constructed. DF-1 chicken fibroblasts were transfected and the expression of green fluorescent protein (GFP) was measured. Furtherly, Lin28B promoter of different lengths fragments was cloned using the chromosome-walking method and the fragments were ligated into the PGL3-Basic vector, and transfected into DF-1 cells. Results of dual-luciferase reporter assay showed that the core of the Lin28B promoter was included in the sequence from –1 431 to –1 034 bp. The binding sites of the transcription factor TCF7L2 was showed within this sequence by bioinformatics analysis. The promoter activity of Lin28B was downregulated (P<0.05) when the TCF7L2 binding site was mutated. Further experiments suggested that Lin28B promoter activity responded to the activation or inhibition of Wnt signaling. Results of chromatin immunoprecipitation and quantitative PCR showed that β-catenin-TCF7L2 may be enriched in the Lin28B promoter core area. In vivo and in vitro activation or inhibition of Wnt signaling significantly up- or down-regulated (P<0.05) Lin28B expression. H3K4me2 enriched in the promoter of Lin28B, which affected the regulation of Wnt signaling to Lin28B. In conclusion, our results showed that H3K4me2 and Wnt5a/β-catenin/TCF7L2 were the positive regulators of Lin28B expression. Findings of this study may lay a theoretical foundation for illuminating the mechanism underlying Lin28B expression. 展开更多
关键词 primordial germ cells Lin28B PROMOTER H3K4me2 Wnt5a/β-catenin/TCF7L2
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Derivation of Putative Porcine Embryonic Germ Cells and Analysis of Their Multi-Lineage Differentiation Potential 被引量:4
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作者 Yimei Cong Jing Ma +7 位作者 Ruizhen Sun Jianyu Wang Binghua Xue Jiaqiang Wang Bingteng Xie Juan Wang Kui Hu Zhonghua Liu 《Journal of Genetics and Genomics》 SCIE CAS CSCD 2013年第9期453-464,共12页
Embryonic germ (EG) cells are cultured pluripotent stem cells derived from the primordial germ cells (PGCs) that migrate from the dorsal mesentery of the hindgut to the developing genital ridge. In this study, the... Embryonic germ (EG) cells are cultured pluripotent stem cells derived from the primordial germ cells (PGCs) that migrate from the dorsal mesentery of the hindgut to the developing genital ridge. In this study, the morphology of the porcine genital ridge was assessed in embryos harvested on days 22-30 of pregnancy. PGCs from embryos at these stages were cultured to obtain porcine EG cell lines, and EG-like cells were derived from PGCs from embryos harvested on days 24-28 of pregnancy. The EG-like cells expressed Oct4, Sox2, Nanog, SSEA-3, SSEA-4 and alkaline phosphatase (AP). These cells were able to form embryoid bodies (EBs) in suspension culture and differentiate into cells representative of the three germ layers as verified by a-fetoprotein (AFP), s-smooth muscle actin (^-SMA), and Nestin expression. Spontaneous differentiation from the porcine EG-like cells of delayed passage in vitro showed that they could differentiate into epithelial-like cells, mesenchymal-like cells and neuron-like cells. In vitro directed differentiation generated osteocytes, adipocytes and a variety of neural lineage cells, as demonstrated by alizarin red staining, oil red O staining, and immunoftuorescence for neuronal class III [3-tubulin (Tuj 1), glial fibrillary protein (GFAP) and galactosylceramidase (GALC), respectively. These results indicate that porcine EG-like cells have the potential for multi-lineage differentiation and are useful for basic porcine stem cell research. 展开更多
关键词 Embryonic germ cells primordial germ ceils Multi-lineage differentiation SWINE
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Maternal miR-202-5p is required for zebrafish primordial germ cell migration by protecting small GTPase Cdc42 被引量:2
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作者 Yilin Jin Wei Liu +4 位作者 Yangxi Xiang Wanwan Zhang Hong Zhang Kuntong Jia Meisheng Yi 《Journal of Molecular Cell Biology》 SCIE CAS CSCD 2020年第7期530-542,共13页
In many lower animals,germ cell formation,migration,and maintenance depend on maternally provided determinants in germ plasm.In zebrafish,these processes have been extensively studied in terms of RNA-binding proteins ... In many lower animals,germ cell formation,migration,and maintenance depend on maternally provided determinants in germ plasm.In zebrafish,these processes have been extensively studied in terms of RNA-binding proteins and other coding genes.The role of small non-coding RNAs in the regulation of primordial germ cell(PGC)development remains largely unknown and poorly investigated,even though growing interests for the importance of miRNAs involved in a wide variety of biological processes.Here,we reported the role and mechanism of the germ plasm-specific miRNA miR-202-5p in PGC migration:(i)both maternal loss and knockdown of miR-202-5p impaired PGC migration indicated by the mislocalization and reduced number of PGCs;(ii)cdc42se1 was a direct target gene of miR-202-5p,and overexpression of Cdc42se1 in PGCs caused PGC migration defects similar to those observed in loss of miR-202-5p mutants;(iii)Cdc42se1 not only interacted with Cdc42 but also inhibited cdc42 transcription,and overexpression of Cdc42 could rescue PGC migration defects in Cdc42se1 overexpressed embryos.Thus,miR-202-5p regulates PGC migration by directly targeting and repressing Cdc42se1 to protect the expression of Cdc42,which interacts with actin to direct PGC migration. 展开更多
关键词 primordial germ cell miR-202-5p Cdc42se1 CDC42 MIGRATION
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Short telomeres impede germ cell specification by upregulating MAPK and TGFβsignaling 被引量:1
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作者 Chenglei Tian Dai Heng +4 位作者 Nannan Zhao Linlin Liu Xiaoyan Sheng Jiyu Chen &Lin Liu 《Science China(Life Sciences)》 SCIE CAS CSCD 2023年第2期324-339,共16页
Functional telomeres protect chromosome ends and play important roles in stem cell maintenance and differentiation. Short telomeres negatively impact germ cell development and can contribute to age-associated infertil... Functional telomeres protect chromosome ends and play important roles in stem cell maintenance and differentiation. Short telomeres negatively impact germ cell development and can contribute to age-associated infertility. Moreover, telomere syndrome resulting from mutations of telomerase or telomere-associated genes exhibits short telomeres and reduced fertility. It remains elusive whether and how telomere lengths affect germ cell specification. We report that functional telomere is required for the coordinated germ cell and somatic cell fate decisions. Using telomerase gene Terc deficient mice as a model, we show that short telomeres restrain germ cell specification of epiblast cells but promote differentiation towards somatic lineage. Short telomeres increase chromatin accessibility to elevate TGFβ and MAPK/ERK signaling for somatic cell differentiation. Notably,elevated Fst expression in TGFβ pathway represses the BMP4-pSmad signaling pathway, thus reducing germ cell formation. Reelongation of telomeres by targeted knock-in of Terc restores normal chromatin accessibility to suppress TGFβ and MAPK signaling, thereby facilitating germ cell formation. Taken together, our data reveal that functional telomeres are required for germ cell specification by repressing TGFβ and MAPK signaling. 展开更多
关键词 TELOMERE primordial germ cell MAPK TGFΒ chromatin accessibility
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Modelling in vitro gametogenesis using induced pluripotent stem cells:a review
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作者 Maria Victoria Romualdez‑Tan 《Cell Regeneration》 CAS 2023年第1期53-66,共14页
In vitro gametogenesis(IVG)has been a topic of great interest in recent years not only because it allows for further exploration of mechanisms of germ cell development,but also because of its prospect for innovative m... In vitro gametogenesis(IVG)has been a topic of great interest in recent years not only because it allows for further exploration of mechanisms of germ cell development,but also because of its prospect for innovative medical applications especially for the treatment of infertility.Elucidation of the mechanisms underlying gamete development in vivo has inspired scientists to attempt to recapitulate the entire process of gametogenesis in vitro.While earlier studies have established IVG methods largely using pluripotent stem cells of embryonic origin,the scarcity of sources for these cells and the ethical issues involved in their use are serious limitations to the progress of IVG research especially in humans.However,with the emergence of induced pluripotent stem cells(iPSCs)due to the revolutionary discovery of dedifferentiation and reprogramming factors,IVG research has progressed remarkably in the last decade.This paper extensively reviews developments in IVG using iPSCs.First,the paper presents key concepts from groundwork studies on IVG including earlier researches demonstrating that IVG methods using embryonic stem cells(ESCs)also apply when using iPSCs.Techniques for the derivation of iPSCs are briefly discussed,highlighting the importance of generating transgene-free iPSCs with a high capacity for germline transmission to improve efficacy when used for IVG.The main part of the paper discusses recent advances in IVG research using iPSCs in various stages of gametogenesis.In addition,current clinical applications of IVG are presented,and potential future applications are discussed.Although IVG is still faced with many challenges in terms of technical issues,as well as efficacy and safety,novel IVG methodologies are emerging,and IVG using iPSCs may usher in the next era of reproductive medicine sooner than expected.This raises both ethical and social concerns and calls for the scientific community to cautiously develop IVG technology to ensure it is not only efficacious but also safe and adheres to social and ethical norms. 展开更多
关键词 In-vitro gametogenesis Artificial gametes germ cell derivation primordial germ cell-like cells Induced pluripotent stem cells
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Germline-competent stem cell in avian species and its application
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作者 Jae Yong Han Hyung Chul Lee Tae Sub Park 《Asian Journal of Andrology》 SCIE CAS CSCD 2015年第3期421-426,共6页
Germ cells are the only cell type in the body that can transfer genetic information to the next generation. Germline-competent stem cells can self-renew and contribute to the germ cell lineage giving rise to pluripote... Germ cells are the only cell type in the body that can transfer genetic information to the next generation. Germline-competent stem cells can self-renew and contribute to the germ cell lineage giving rise to pluripotent stem cells under specific conditions. Hence far, studies on germline-competent stem cells have contributed to,the generation of avian model systems and the conservation of avian genetic resources. In this review, we focus on previous studies on germline-competent stem cells from avian species, mainly chicken germline-competent stem cells, which have been well established and characterized. We discuss different sources of germline-competent stem cells and recent advances for the future applications in birds. 展开更多
关键词 BIRDS germline-competent stem cells primordial germ cells spermatogonial stem cells
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Generation of developmentally competent oocytes and fertile mice from parthenogenetic embryonic stem cells 被引量:2
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作者 Chenglei Tian Linlin Liu +6 位作者 Ming Zeng Xiaoyan Sheng Dai Heng Lingling Wang Xiaoying Ye David L.Keefe Lin Liu 《Protein & Cell》 SCIE CSCD 2021年第12期947-964,共18页
Parthenogenetic embryos,created by activation and diploidization of oocytes,arrest at mid-gestation for defective paternal imprints,which impair placental development.Also,viable offspring has not been obtained withou... Parthenogenetic embryos,created by activation and diploidization of oocytes,arrest at mid-gestation for defective paternal imprints,which impair placental development.Also,viable offspring has not been obtained without genetic manipulation from parthenogenetic embryonic stem cells(pESCs)derived from parthenogenetic embryos,presumably attributable to their aberrant imprinting.We show that an unlimited number of oocytes can be derived from pESCs and produce healthy offspring.Moreover,normal expression of imprinted genes is found in the germ cells and the mice.pESCs exhibited imprinting consistent with exclusively maternal lineage,and higher X-chromosome activation compared to female ESCs derived from the same mouse genetic background.pESCs differentiated into primordial germ cell-like cells(PGCLCs)and formed oocytes following in vivo transplantation into kidney capsule that produced fertile pups and reconstituted ovarian endocrine function.The transcriptome and methylation of imprinted and X-linked genes in pESC-PGCLCs closely resembled those of in vivo produced PGCs,consistent with efficient reprogramming of methylation and genomic imprinting.These results demonstrate that amplification of germ cells through parthenogenesis faithfully maintains maternal imprinting,offering a promising route for deriving functional oocytes and having potential in rebuilding ovarian endocrine function. 展开更多
关键词 parthenogenetic embryonic stem cells primordial germ cell-like cells IMPRINTING MEIOSIS OOCYTES
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Insights into female germ cell biology: from in vivo development to in vitro derivations
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作者 Dajung Jung Kehkooi Kee 《Asian Journal of Andrology》 SCIE CAS CSCD 2015年第3期415-420,共6页
Understanding the mechanisms of human germ cell biology is important for developing infertility treatments. However, little is known about the mechanisms that regulate human gametogenesis due to the difficulties in co... Understanding the mechanisms of human germ cell biology is important for developing infertility treatments. However, little is known about the mechanisms that regulate human gametogenesis due to the difficulties in collecting samples, especially germ cells during fetal development. In contrast to the mitotic arrest of spermatogonia stem cells in the fetal testis, female germ cells proceed into meiosis and began folliculogenesis in fetal ovaries. Regulations of these developmental events, including the initiation of meiosis and the endowment of primordial follicles, remain an enigma. Studying the molecular mechanisms of female germ cell biology in the human ovary has been mostly limited to spatiotemporal characterizations of genes or proteins. Recent efforts in utilizing in vitro differentiation system of stem cells to derive germ cells have allowed researchers to begin studying molecular mechanisms during human germ cell development. Meanwhile, the possibility of isolating female germline stem cells in adult ovaries also excites researchers and generates many debates. This review will mainly focus on presenting and discussing recent in vivo and in vitro studies on female germ cell biology in human. The topics will highlight the progress made in understanding the three main stages of germ cell developments: namely, primordial germ cell formation, meiotic initiation, and folliculogenesis. 展开更多
关键词 embryonic stem cell female germline stem cell FOLLICULOGENESIS in vitro derivations meiotic initiation primordial germ cell
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Cytomorphological and genetic indicators in the early ontogenesis of the wild and farmed broad whitefish(Coregonus nasus)
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作者 Aleksandr Selyukov Oksana Zhigileva +2 位作者 Leonid Shuman Svetlana Selyukova Vera Bogdanova 《Aquaculture and Fisheries》 CSCD 2023年第3期261-266,共6页
The qualitative and quantitative composition of primordial germ cells(PGCs)and the genetic variability of embryos of the Coregonus nasus from the Ob river basin and domesticated population breeding outside the natural... The qualitative and quantitative composition of primordial germ cells(PGCs)and the genetic variability of embryos of the Coregonus nasus from the Ob river basin and domesticated population breeding outside the natural areal was examined.In the broad whitefish,typical,binuclear,polymorphic nuclei cells,as well as PGCs represented primary gonocytes during embryogenesis in clusters.When hatching larvae PGCs mitoses were noted only in domesticated juveniles.The genetic variability of embryos of the broad whitefish was studied by polymerase chain reaction of inter simple sequence repeats(ISSR-PCR).The high polymorphism of the broad whitefish cultured population was revealed.The proportion of polymorphic bands was 89.4%,Nei’s genetic diversity was 0.32.Reproduction of the domesticated broad whitefish did not affect the overall level of polymorphism of neutral DNA markers.These findings suggest the preservation of cytomorphological and genetic diversity in C.nasus embryo from different sources. 展开更多
关键词 Broad whitefish Domestic brood stock Wild population EMBRYOGENESIS Genetic polymorphism primordial germ cells
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