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TSPY1 copy number variation influences spermatogenesis and shows differences among Y lineages.


ABSTRACT: CONTEXT:TSPY1 is a tandemly-repeated gene on the human Y chromosome forming an array of approximately 21-35 copies. The testicular expression pattern and the inferred function of the TSPY1 protein suggest possible involvement in spermatogenesis. However, data are scarce on TSPY1 copy number variation in different Y lineages and its role in spermatogenesis. OBJECTIVES:We sought to define: 1) the extent of TSPY1 copy number variation within and among Y chromosome haplogroups; and 2) the role of TSPY1 dosage in spermatogenic efficiency. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 154 idiopathic infertile men and 130 normozoospermic controls from Central Italy were analyzed. We used a quantitative PCR assay to measure TSPY1 copy number and also defined Y haplogroups in all subjects. RESULTS:We provide evidence that TSPY1 copy number shows substantial variation among Y haplogroups and thus that population stratification does represent a potential bias in case-control association studies. We also found: 1) a significant positive correlation between TSPY1 copy number and sperm count (P < 0.001); 2) a significant difference in mean TSPY1 copy number between patients and controls (28.4 +/- 8.3 vs. 33.9 +/- 10.7; P < 0.001); and 3) a 1.5-fold increased risk of abnormal sperm parameters in men with less than 33 copies (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS:TSPY copy number variation significantly influences spermatogenic efficiency. Low TSPY1 copy number is a new risk factor for male infertility with potential clinical consequences.

SUBMITTER: Giachini C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3330747 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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TSPY1 copy number variation influences spermatogenesis and shows differences among Y lineages.

Giachini Claudia C   Nuti Francesca F   Turner Daniel J DJ   Laface Ilaria I   Xue Yali Y   Daguin Fabrice F   Forti Gianni G   Tyler-Smith Chris C   Krausz Csilla C  

The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism 20090922 10


<h4>Context</h4>TSPY1 is a tandemly-repeated gene on the human Y chromosome forming an array of approximately 21-35 copies. The testicular expression pattern and the inferred function of the TSPY1 protein suggest possible involvement in spermatogenesis. However, data are scarce on TSPY1 copy number variation in different Y lineages and its role in spermatogenesis.<h4>Objectives</h4>We sought to define: 1) the extent of TSPY1 copy number variation within and among Y chromosome haplogroups; and 2)  ...[more]

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