scholarly journals Study of Y-Chromosome Microdeletions in Azoospermic Infertile Males using Multiplex PCR Analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 351-357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prafulla S. Ambulkar ◽  
Sunil S. Pande
Keyword(s):  
Multiplex Pcr ◽  
Y Chromosome ◽  
Pcr Analysis ◽  
Obstructive Azoospermia ◽  
Time Saving ◽  
Pcr Screening ◽  
Azoospermia Factor ◽  
Sts Markers ◽  
Y Chromosome Microdeletions ◽  
Severe Impairment

The infertility affects about 15% of couples and male factors being responsible about 40-50%. In male infertility, genetic abnormalities of Y chromosome play crucial role in spermatogenesis defect. Y chromosome q arm having Azoospermia factor region (AZFa, AZFb, and AZFc) are most important for spermatogenesis. Here, we investigated the frequencies of Y-chromosome microdeletions using three sets of multiplex PCR in idiopathic cases of azoospermia. We studied a total of 110 infertile male with non-obstructive azoospermia subjects & 50 fertile control subjects. All DNA samples were used for Y chromosome microdeletions analysis by using 11 STS markers in three different multiplex PCR of AZF regions. Out of 110 infertile azoospermic males, 14 (12.72%) infertile males showed partial deletion of AZF regions using three sets of multiplex PCR group. In the AZF microdeletions of infertile males, individually AZFc region was the most deletions sites (10%) followed by AZFb (6.36%) and AZFa (1.81%). The sites and sizes of microdeletions differ in all infertile azoospermic males who showed at least two or more STS markers microdeletions. The frequency of Y chromosome microdeletions in our azoospermic infertile males is 12.72%. We conclude that Y chromosome microdeletions frequency in azoospermic infertile males is higher than other infertile group due to severe impairment in spermatogenesis. Multiplex PCR screening of microdeletions is very useful and time saving technique when used more number of STS markers. It will be great help to infertility clinics for genetic counseling and assisted reproduction.

Detection Y Chromosome Microdeletions Among Iraq Population in Infertile Patients with Azoospermia and Severe Oligospermia

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samah A Hammood ◽  
Alaauldeen S M AL-Sallami ◽  
Saleh M Al-Khafaji
Keyword(s):  
Y Chromosome ◽  
Karyotype Analysis ◽  
Semen Analysis ◽  
Obstructive Azoospermia ◽  
Severe Oligozoospermia ◽  
Infertile Men ◽  
Y Chromosome Microdeletions ◽  
Detailed Evaluation ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Infertile Patients

Objective: To detection of microdeletions of Y chromosome and study the frequency of microdeletions in infertile men with non-obstructive azoospermia or severe oligozoospermia(Middle Euphrates center)in Iraq population. Material and methods: 153 males were included in the study, the casesweredivided into groups according to the infertility etiology and semen analysis according to Word health organization, the frequencies and the characteristicsof Y chromosome microdeletions were investigated in groups. Multiplex PCR was applied to detect the microdeletions. Results:Y chromosome microdeletion was detected in 42 (40.7%) of 153 cases ,Microdeletions in azoospermia showed more frequently detected 28 (52.8%), followed by severe oligospermia 14 (28 %),Microdeletions in the AZFc region were the most common 12 (22.64%), followed by AZFb 11(20.75%) and AZFa 5(9.43%) in azoospermia compared to severe oligospermisAZFc 6 (12%) AZFb 4 (8 %) and AZFa 4 (8%). Conclusion: Y chromosome microdeletions were detected quite frequently in certain infertility subgroups. Therefore, detailed evaluation of an infertile man by physical examination, semen analysis, hormonal evaluationsand when required, karyotype analysis may predict the patients for whom Y chromosome microdeletionanalysis is necessary and also prevent cost increases. Recommendation: This study emphasizes that analysis of microdeletions should be carried out for all patients with idiopathic azoospermia and severe oligospermia who are candidates for intracytoplasmic sperm injection

scholarly journals AZF micro-deletion in azoospermia and severe oligospermia: Molecular & histopathological study in Duhok Province

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rana Adel Hanoon ◽  
Alaa Hani Raziq ◽  
Farida Fariq Nerwey
Keyword(s):  
Y Chromosome ◽  
Seminal Fluid ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Genetic Diseases ◽  
Testicular Biopsy ◽  
Normal Serum ◽  
Proteinase K ◽  
Histopathological Study ◽  
Obstructive Azoospermia ◽  
Azoospermia Factor

Y chromosome micro-deletion (YCM) is a group of genetic diseases caused by missing gene (s) in specific regions of the Y chromosome. Many individuals with YCM show no manifestations and lead normal life. On the other hand, YCM is known to exist in a significant number of infertile males. Forty adult patients suffering from severe oligospermia and azoospermia were enrolled in the present study. Seminal fluid analyses were performed, and a blood sample was obtained for hormonal analysis and DNA extraction. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) profiles were measured and those who are azoospermic with normal FSH levels were subjected to testicular biopsy. The results revealed that 23 patients were azoospermic while 17 patients were severe oligospermic. It is also shown that ten azoospermic patients had normal serum gonadotrophin levels thus they were directed for testicular biopsy. Histopathological examination of testicular biopsy showed that four patients had obstructive azoospermia while the remaining six suffered maturation arrest. DNA was extracted according to the standard proteinase K/phenol-chloroform method in the medical biotechnology laboratory/Scientific Research Center/University of Duhok. Multiplex PCR was performed for genes located in the azoospermia factor (AZF) regions (AZFa, AZFb, and AZFc) to detect any possible micro-deletions. Y chromosome micro-deletions were determined in 26 patients out of a total of 40 patients. Micro-deletions in the AZFc sub-region appeared in 16 out of 26 patients (61.5 %), and 10 (38.5 %) sample showed AZFb, however, AZFa micro-deletion was not detected in any of the patients. In conclusion, it has been found that Y chromosome micro-deletions in the AZF region can be a determining factor for male infertility and the resultant manifestations.

scholarly journals Genes in the Azoospermia Factor A Region of the Y Chromosome Show Sexual Dimorphism in Rat Brain Prior to Gonadal Sex Differentiation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ajay Pradhan ◽  
Subrata Pramanik ◽  
Per-Erik Olsson
Keyword(s):  
Rat Brain ◽  
Steroid Hormones ◽  
Y Chromosome ◽  
Early Development ◽  
Sex Differentiation ◽  
Pcr Analysis ◽  
Female Rat ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Time Points ◽  
Azoospermia Factor

Abstract BackgroundThe classical concept of brain sex differentiation suggests that steroid hormones released from the gonads program male and female brains differently. However, several studies indicate that steroid hormones are not the only determinant of brain sex differentiation and that genetic differences could also be involved.MethodsIn this study, we have performed RNA sequencing of rat brains at embryonic days 12 (E12), E13, and E14. The aim was to identify differentially expressed genes between male and female rat brains during early development. ResultsAnalysis of genes expressed with the highest sex differences showed that Xist was highly expressed in females having XX genotype with an increasing ratio over time. Analysis of genes expressed with the highest male expression identified three main genes. At E12, two genes located in the azoospermia factor A (AZFa) region on the Y chromosome were highly expressed in males. These were Ddx3y (1552-fold higher in males) and Kdm6c (147-fold higher in males). The expression of Kdm6c, but not Ddx3y, remained high at both E13 and E14. In qRT-PCR analysis, these two genes were highly expressed in all the stages in male brain. In addition to these genes, one of the several copies of Sry in the rat genome, Sry4, showed a high expression in the male brains at all three time points. At all three time points several other genes were also found to show sex bias, but with lower differences in gene expression. ConclusionThe observed sex-specific expression of genes at early development suggests that the rat brain is sexually dimorphic prior to gonadal action on the brain and identifies the AZFa region genes as a possible contributor to male brain development.

Frequency of Y Chromosome Microdeletions in Azoospermic and Oligospermic Iranian Infertile Men

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sepideh Gholami Yarahmadi ◽  
Saeid Morovvati ◽  
Monireh Raam ◽  
Ziba Morovvati
Keyword(s):  
Polymerase Chain Reaction ◽  
Y Chromosome ◽  
In Vitro Fertilisation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Chain Reaction ◽  
Azoospermia Factor ◽  
Infertile Men ◽  
Y Chromosome Microdeletions ◽  
Polymerase Chain

Background and Aims: Azoospermia factor (AZF) region of the Ychromosome has several genes which are responsible for normal spermatogenesis. Microdeletions of these genes are associated with azoospermia and oligospermia. These microdeletions are too small to be detected by karyotyping. They can be easily identified using polymerase chain reaction. The aim of this study is to determine the frequencies of Ychromosome microdeletions in azoospermic and oligospermic Iranian infertile men and compare them with other studies in different ethnic groups. Materials and Methods: At first, karyotype analysis was performed in 80 infertile men and 30 healthy age-matched counterparts as control group using standard cytogenetic methods. Second, genomic DNA was extracted from all cases and genetic screening was conducted for Y chromosome microdeletions by multiplex polymerase chain reaction for AZF genes on both infertile and control men using 6 STS markers on the long arm of the Y chromosome. Results: Totally, 49 infertile men were azoospermic and 31 were oligospermic. Y-chromosome microdeletions in the AZFc region were detected in 4 of azoospermic patients. Y-chromosome microdeletions was not detected in any of the oligospermic patients and the control group. Conclusions: This finding recommends that genetic counseling and screening before starting assisted reproductive techniques such as in vitro fertilisation and intracytoplasmic sperm injection can prevent unnecessary treatment and transmission of genetic defects to offspring

Evaluation of a Multiplex PCR Kit Used for Detecting Y Chromosome Microdeletions

2010 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 432-439
Author(s):  
Mi Young Park ◽  
Hye-Min Kang ◽  
Sang-Hyun Hwang ◽  
Hyun-Jun Park ◽  
Nam-Cheol Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiplex Pcr ◽  
Y Chromosome ◽  
Y Chromosome Microdeletions

scholarly journals Novel Variants in HFM1 Lead to Male Infertility Due to Non-obstructive Azoospermia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dongdong Tang ◽  
Mingrong Lv ◽  
Yang Gao ◽  
Huiru Cheng ◽  
Kuokuo Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Male Infertility ◽  
Y Chromosome ◽  
Testicular Biopsy ◽  
Severe Form ◽  
Testicular Sperm Extraction ◽  
Obstructive Azoospermia ◽  
Sperm Retrieval ◽  
Gene Variation ◽  
Y Chromosome Microdeletions ◽  
Whole Exome

Abstract Background Non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA) is the most severe form of male infertility. More than half of the NOA patients were idiopathic for their etiology, in whom it’s difficult to retrieve sperm despite the application of microsurgical testicular sperm extraction (microTESE). Therefore, we conducted to this study to identify the potential genetic factors responsible for NOA, and investigate the sperm retrieval rate of microTESE for the genetic defected NOA.Methods One NOA patient from a consanguineous family (F1-II-1) and fifty NOA patients from non-consanguineous families were included in the study. Semen analyses, chromosome karyotypes, screening of Y chromosome microdeletions, sex hormone testing, and subsequent testicular biopsy were performed to categorize NOA or obstructive azoospermia. Potentialgenetic variants were identified by whole exome sequencing (WES),and confirmed by Sanger sequencing in F1 II-1. The candidate genes were screened in the other fifty NOA patients. Further experiments including quantitative real time-polymerase chain reaction and western blotting were performed to verify the effects of gene variation on gene expression.Results Normal somatic karyotypes and Y chromosome microdeletions were examined in all patients. Hematoxylin and eosin staining (H&E) of the testicular tissues suggested meiotic arrest, and a novel homozygous HFM1 variant (c.3490C>T: p.Q1164X) was identified in F1 II-1. Furthermore, another homozygous HFM1 variant (c.3470G>A: p.C1157Y) was also verified in F2 II-1 from the fifty NOA patients. Significantly decreased expression levels of HFM1 mRNA and protein were observed in the testicular tissues of these two mutants compared with controls. MicroTESE was performed in these two patients, while no sperm were retrieved. Conclusions Our study identified two novel homozygous variants of HFM1 that are responsible for spermatogenic failure and NOA, even microTESE can not contribute to retrieve sperm in these patients.

scholarly journals Establishment of a Multiplex – PCR protocol for detection of Y chromosome microdeletion in Azoospermia male patients

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 5-15
Author(s):  
Phuong Thi Kim Huynh ◽  
Thanh Kieu Huynh ◽  
Nam Tri Vo ◽  
Anh Le Tuan Nguyen ◽  
Hoang Duc Nguyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiplex Pcr ◽  
Y Chromosome ◽  
Control Sample ◽  
Current Approach ◽  
Marker Genes ◽  
Dna Electrophoresis ◽  
Azoospermia Factor ◽  
Multiplex Pcr Assay ◽  
Pcr Products ◽  
Male Patients

Microdeletion on the Y chromosome is one of the causes that makes men infertile, accounting for 2-10 % of all infertility cases, and occurs frequently at 3 regions of the Ychromosome long arm namely AZFa, AZFb and AZFc (azoospermia factor). Currently, the diagnosis of microdeletion on the Y chromosome is almost mandatory in institutes and centers for infertility diseases before selecting treatment or assisting methods. To detect microdeletion in AZF, SRY and ZFY regions, the current approach is a Multiplex – PCR assay offering by European Academy of Andrology/European Molecular Genetics Quality Network (EAA/ EMQN). However, the drawback of this method is the PCR products posess similar size and then the DNA electrophoresis bands were very close on gels causing the difficult in diagnosis. Therefore, in this study, we have redesigned primer pairs matching with genes that were recommended by EAA/EMQN but the PCR products are clearly different in sizes, making the DNA electrophoresis bands take apart further to facilitate the diagnosis. Besides, we have also created recombinant plasmids carrying the marker genes for the control sample in kits.

Frequency of Y chromosome microdeletions in Armenian infertile men

2020 ◽  
pp. 54-57
Author(s):  
Г.Р. Шахсуварян ◽  
Р. Караханян ◽  
Т.Ф. Саркисян ◽  
В.Л. Ижевская
Keyword(s):  
Male Infertility ◽  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Y Chromosome ◽  
Assisted Reproductive Technologies ◽  
Reproductive Technologies ◽  
Azoospermia Factor ◽  
Infertile Men ◽  
Y Chromosome Microdeletions ◽  
Therapeutic Measures

Микроделеции длинного плеча Y-хромосомы являются частой генетической причиной мужского бесплодия, связанного с азооспермией и олигозооспермией. В различных этнических группах частота встречаемости микроделеций Y-хромосомы может существенно варьировать, а их спектр иметь определенные особенности. Целью представленного исследования являлось определение частоты и структуры микроделеционных изменений локуса AZF у мужчин армянской национальности с бесплодием для оптимизации диагностических и лечебных мероприятий с применением вспомогательных репродуктивных технологий. The long arm of the Y chromosome microdeletions are common genetic cause of male infertility, related with azoospermia and oligozoospermia. The frequency of various Y-chromosome microdeletions can vary significantly in different ethnic groups and have certain features. The aim of the presented research is to determine the frequency and spectrum of AZF (azoospermia factor) microdeletions in infertile men of Armenian nationality, in order to optimize diagnostic and therapeutic measures using assisted reproductive technologies.

Clinical, Hormonal, and Genetic Evaluation of Idiopathic Nonobstructive Azoospermia and Klinefelter Syndrome Patients

2017 ◽  
Vol 153 (4) ◽  
pp. 190-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shin Y. Kim ◽  
Bom Y. Lee ◽  
Ah R. Oh ◽  
So Y. Park ◽  
Hyo S. Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Y Chromosome ◽  
Klinefelter Syndrome ◽  
Nonobstructive Azoospermia ◽  
Specific Sequence ◽  
Azoospermia Factor ◽  
Sequence Tagged Sites ◽  
Infertile Men ◽  
Y Chromosome Microdeletions ◽  
Genetic Abnormalities ◽  
Azf Region

To investigate the clinical, hormonal, and genetic factors in infertile men with idiopathic nonobstructive azoospermia (NOA) or azoospermic Klinefelter syndrome (KFS), a total of 556 and 96 patients, respectively, were included in this study. All patient samples were analyzed cytogenetically. Serum reproductive hormone levels were measured. Microdeletions in the azoospermia factor (AZF) region of the Y chromosome were detected by multiplex PCR using 16 specific sequence-tagged sites. FSH and LH levels in both NOA and KFS patients were significantly higher than the normal range, and the testosterone level in KFS patients was significantly lower. Ninety-two (95.8%) of the KFS patients showed non-mosaic 47,XXY karyotypes and 47,XXY,inv(9)(p11.1q13); the other KFS patients had mosaic karyotypes of 47,XXY/46,XY, 47,XXY/46,XX, and 47,XXY/48,XXXY/46,XX. Among the 556 idiopathic NOA patients with normal karyotypes, 67 (12.05%) had microdeletions in the AZF region of the Y chromosome. Microdeletions were most frequently detected in the AZFc region, followed by AZFa, AZFb, AZFbc, and partial AZFc deletions. However, Y chromosome microdeletions were not found in any of the azoospermic KFS patients. In view of the hormonal and genetic abnormalities in infertile men with idiopathic NOA and with azoospermic KFS, genetic testing for karyotype, Y chromosome microdeletions, and hormonal parameters is advocated.

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