Increased DNA strand breaks in spermatozoa of Pxt1 knockout mice

Author:

Pawlicka Bernadetta,Duliban MichałORCID,Zięba Mateusz,Bochenek Michał,Zięba Kamila,Adham Ibrahim,Studencka-Turski Maja,Meinhardt Andreas,Grzmil PawełORCID

Abstract

Context The Pxt1 gene encodes a male germ cell–specific protein and its overexpression results in male germ cell degeneration and male infertility in transgenic mice. Aims The analysis of the function of Pxt1 during mouse spermatogenesis. Methods The phenotype of Pxt1 knockout mice was characterised by testicular histology, assessment of semen parameters including sperm motility, and DNA fragmentation by flow cytometry. Gene expression was analysed using RT-PCR. Fertility of mutants was checked by standard breeding and competition breeding tests. Key results In Pxt1−/− mice, a strong increase in the sperm DNA fragmentation index (DFI) was observed, while other sperm parameters were comparable to those of control animals. Despite enhanced DFI, mutants were fertile and able to mate in competition with wild type males. Conclusions Pxt1 induces cell death; thus, the higher sperm DFI of mice with targeted deletion of Pxt1 suggests some function for this gene in the elimination of male germ cells with chromatin damage. Implications Ablation of mouse Pxt1 results in enhanced DFI. In humans, the homologous PXT1 gene shares 74% similarity with the mouse gene; thus, it can be considered a candidate for mutation screening in patients with increased DFI.

Funder

Narodowe Centrum Nauki

Excellence Initiative – Research University

Publisher

CSIRO Publishing

Subject

Developmental Biology,Endocrinology,Genetics,Molecular Biology,Animal Science and Zoology,Reproductive Medicine,Biotechnology

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