Project description:This study aims to explore the transcriptional changes in Sertoli cells depleted with HDAC3. Sertoli cells were isolated from wild-type and Amh-cre Hdac3 KO mice at postnatal day 10.
Project description:In order to understand whether sole Cre recombinase expression has an effect on stress signalling pathways and the peroxisomal or other subcellular compartments, we have analyzed total RNA isolated from Sertoli cell cultures of anti-Müllerian-hormone (AMH)-Cre/wild-type and wild-type/wild-type C57BL/6J mouse testes using microarrays. The Sertoli cells were isolated from individual 14 day-old mice and were cultivated for 7 days. Total RNA was isolated from the Sertoli cell culture (for AMH-Cre/WT 5 mice and WT/WT 3 mice) and the same genotypes were pooled together. For the microarray analysis two technical replicates for each genotype were generated.
Project description:In order to understand whether sole Cre recombinase expression has an effect on stress signalling pathways and the peroxisomal or other subcellular compartments, we have analyzed total RNA isolated from Sertoli cell cultures of anti-Müllerian-hormone (AMH)-Cre/wild-type and wild-type/wild-type C57BL/6J mouse testes using microarrays.
Project description:Sertoli cells, which are the only somatic cells in the seminiferous tubules, facilitate the maintenance of testicular immune privilege through the formation of the blood-testis barrier (BTB) and the expression of immunoregulatory factors. Rho guanosine exchange factor 15 (ARHGEF15) is a member of guanosine exchange factors, which are involved in cell migration, cell polarity, and cell cycle progression via activation of Rho GTPases. This study investigated the functions of ARHGEF15 in Sertoli cells during spermatogenesis using Sertoli cell–specific Arhgef15 knockout mice. The results showed that Arhgef15 deficiency in Sertoli cells affected the localization of Sertoli cell nuclei, disrupted BTB integrity, and led to premature shedding of germ cells. In Arhgef15flox/flox/Amh-Cre+ mice, the ultrastructure of the round spermatids was impaired, accompanied by acrosome degeneration, acrosomal vesicle shedding, and atrophic nuclei. Consequently, the percentage of abnormal sperm in the Arhgef15flox/flox/Amh-Cre+ epididymis was markedly elevated. RNA-sequencing analysis revealed that most of the differentially expressed genes in Sertoli cells of Arhgef15flox/flox/Amh-Cre+ mice were related to immunity. Further study revealed that the sera of Arhgef15flox/flox/Amh-Cre+ mice showed immunoreactivity against testicular lysate of wild-type mice, indicating the production of antibodies against testicular autoantigens in Arhgef15flox/flox/Amh-Cre+ mice. In conclusion, the specific deletion of Arhgef15 in Sertoli cells leads to sperm abnormality, probably by disrupting the testicular immune homeostasis, in mice.
Project description:WIN 18,446/RA treatment of neonatal mice was used to synchronize the initial wave of spermatogenesis and identify novel messages expressed within either germ or Sertoli cells as spermatogonia enter meiosis. germ cell-specific (Stra8-cre: RiboTag; or Ngn3-cre:RiboTag) and Sertoli cell-specific (Amh-Cre: RiboTag)
Project description:Genome-wide analysis of whole embryonic day 14.5 mouse testes constitutively expressing the activated intracellular domain of NOTCH1 in Sertoli cells. The goal of the study was to identify Sertoli cell expressed genes regulated by Notch signaling, which are critical to gonocyte maintenance and survival. The mouse model was generated by intercrossing anti-Müllerian hormone (Amh)-cre transgenic mice and RosaNICD transgenic mice. Testes were dissected free from mesonephroi and testis pairs from a single fetus were pooled to generate a single sample. Littermates not expressing Amh-cre were used as controls. Testes from one control and one overexpressor fetus per dam from three separate dams were used for analysis.
Project description:Analysis of Sertoli and Leydig cell “translatome” utilizing an in vivo ribosome tagging strategy (RiboTag) that allows a detailed and physiologically relevant characterization of the polysome-associated mRNAs in vivo. Although progress has been made in the identification of specific transcripts that are translated in Sertoli and Leydig cells and their response to hormones, efforts to expand these studies have been restricted by technical hurdles. Our analysis identified all previously characterized Leydig and Sertoli cell-specific markers and identified in a comprehensive manner novel markers of Leydig and Sertoli cells; the translational response of these two cell types to gonadotropins or testosterone was also investigated. Leydig cell-specific (Cyp17iCre: RiboTag) and Sertoli cell-specific (AMH-Cre: RiboTag) RiboTag mice were obtained by crossing RiboTag homozygous mice with Cyp17iCre or AMH-Cre mice. For in vivo LH treatment experiments, mice were injected with the GnRH antagonist acyline for 4 days before a single injection of purified human LH. After treatment, testes were homogenized and polysomes were immunoprecipitated by utilizing an anti-HA antibody. RNA was extracted, labelled, and hybridized to Mouse Gene ST 1.0 arrays.
Project description:Genome-wide analysis of whole embryonic day 14.5 mouse testes constitutively expressing the activated intracellular domain of NOTCH1 in Sertoli cells. The goal of the study was to identify Sertoli cell expressed genes regulated by Notch signaling, which are critical to gonocyte maintenance and survival. The mouse model was generated by intercrossing anti-Müllerian hormone (Amh)-cre transgenic mice and RosaNICD transgenic mice.
Project description:Fate determination and maintenance of fetal testes in most mammals occur cell autonomously as a result of the action of key transcription factors in Sertoli cell. In the mouse testis AMH and Activin B are required for the maintenance of Sertoli cell fate. In the absence of both AMH and Activin B initial testis differentiation (E12.5) occurs normally but, by embryonic day 15.5, Sertoli cells at the testis poles transdifferentiate into granulosa cells.
Project description:Fate determination and maintenance of fetal testes in most mammals occur cell autonomously as a result of the action of key transcription factors in Sertoli cell. In the mouse testis AMH and Activin B are required for the maintenance of Sertoli cell fate. By E12.5, the testis of the dKO male are comparable with the conrol testis as Amh and Activin B are not required for the initial testis differentiation. By E15.5 Sertoli cells at the testis poles in the dKO transdifferentiate into granulosa cells.