The CDKN1B-RB1-E2F1 pathway protects mouse spermatogonial stem cells from genomic damage

T Tanaka, M Kanatsu-Shinohara… - Journal of Reproduction …, 2015 - jstage.jst.go.jp
Spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) undergo self-renewal divisions to provide the foundation
for spermatogenesis. Although Rb1 deficiency is reportedly essential for SSC self-renewal …

Identifying genes important for spermatogonial stem cell self-renewal and survival

JM Oatley, MR Avarbock, AI Telaranta… - Proceedings of the …, 2006 - National Acad Sciences
Spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) are the foundation for spermatogenesis and, thus,
preservation of a species. Because of stem cell rarity, studying their self-renewal is greatly …

Constitutive activation of CTNNB1 results in a loss of spermatogonial stem cell activity in mice

A Boyer, X Zhang, A Levasseur, N Abou Nader… - PLoS …, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Spermatogenesis requires that a careful balance be maintained between the self-renewal of
spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) and their commitment to the developmental pathway …

Identification of CHD1L as an Important Regulator for Spermatogonial Stem Cell Survival and Self‐Renewal

SS Liu, YS Bai, L Feng, WW Dong, Y Li… - Stem Cells …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Chromodomain helicase/ATPase DNA binding protein 1‐like gene (Chd1l) participates in
chromatin‐dependent processes, including transcriptional activation and DNA repair. In this …

CHD4 acts as a critical regulator in the survival of spermatogonial stem cells in mice

P Li, J Tang, Z Yu, C Jin, Z Wang, M Li… - Biology of …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Spermatogenesis is sustained by homeostatic balance between the self-renewal and
differentiation of spermatogonial stem cells, which is dependent on the strict regulation of …

The Trp53-Trp53inp1-Tnfrsf10b pathway regulates the radiation response of mouse spermatogonial stem cells

K Ishii, M Ishiai, H Morimoto, M Kanatsu-Shinohara… - Stem Cell Reports, 2014 - cell.com
Germ cells are thought to exhibit a unique DNA damage response that differs from that of
somatic stem cells, and previous studies suggested that Trp53 is not involved in the survival …

Regulation of male germline transmission patterns by the Trp53-Cdkn1a pathway

M Kanatsu-Shinohara, H Naoki, T Tanaka, M Tatehana… - Stem Cell Reports, 2022 - cell.com
A small number of offspring are born from the numerous sperm generated from
spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs). However, little is known regarding the rules and …

CDK2 kinase activity is a regulator of male germ cell fate

P Singh, RK Patel, N Palmer, JK Grenier… - …, 2019 - journals.biologists.com
The ability of men to remain fertile throughout their lives depends upon establishment of a
spermatogonial stem cell (SSC) pool from gonocyte progenitors, and thereafter balancing …

Preliminary Study on 53BP1-Mediated DNA Double-Strand Break Response in Spermatogonial Stem Cells

W Le, F Zhou, J Xiang, Y Weng, D Wu, J Xu… - Reproductive …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract 53BP1 mediates DNA repair process in somatic cells; however, the function of
53BP1 in germline stem cells still remains unclear. In the present study, animals and cells …

FGF2 mediates mouse spermatogonial stem cell self-renewal via upregulation of Etv5 and Bcl6b through MAP2K1 activation

K Ishii, M Kanatsu-Shinohara, S Toyokuni… - …, 2012 - journals.biologists.com
Fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF2) and glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) are
required to recapitulate spermatogonial stem cell (SSC) self-renewal in vitro. Although …