Human amnion mesenchymal stem cells restore spermatogenesis in mice with busulfan-induced testis toxicity by inhibiting apoptosis and oxidative stress

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Background

Before starting gonadotoxic therapies, cryopreservation of mature sperm has been proposed worldwide as a method for male fertility preservation and for enabling the conception of a healthy baby with assisted reproductive technology (ART); however, these technologies are not feasible for prepubertal boys and men with spermatogenic failure. Transplantation of mesenchymal stem cells has exhibited successful therapeutic benefits in restoring spermatogenesis via gonadal graft angiogenesis, transplanted cell clonogenesis, and disordered somatic compartment recovery. This study aimed to elucidate the fertility protective effects and the underlying mechanisms of human amnion mesenchymal stem cells (hAMSCs) against busulfan-induced testis toxicity.

Methods

An in vivo busulfan-induced testis toxicity mouse model and an in vitro busulfan-administered mouse Sertoli cell line were employed to evaluate the efficacy and mechanisms of hAMSC transplantation on male fertility preservation. The process of spermatogenesis was evaluated histologically, and the percentage of seminiferous tubules with vacuoles was evaluated by HE staining. Semen parameters were calculated by computer-assisted semen analysis. ELISA was employed to test the testosterone concentration and the levels of oxidative- and antioxidative-associated substances LDH, MDA, GR, SOD, GPx, and CAT. The rates of proliferation (Ki67), apoptosis (Annexin V), and ROS were measured by FACS. The fluorescence intensity of a marker of apoptosis (TUNEL) and a meiosis gene in spermatogenesis (SCP3) were detected by immunofluorescence assay. The expression of mRNA in germ cell-specific (GCS) genes (Dazl, Ddx4, and Miwi) and meiosis genes (Scp3, Cyclin A1, and Stra8) was tested by qPCR. The expression of antiapoptotic proteins (SURVIVIN and BCL2), apoptotic proteins (CASPASE3 and CASPASE9), GCS proteins (Dazl, Ddx4, and Miwi), and meiosis proteins (Scp3, Cyclin A1, and Stra8) was tested by western blotting.

Results

hAMSC transplantation following disruption by busulfan-induced testis toxicity restored spermatogenesis, elevating testosterone levels and enhancing testicular weight, size, and semen parameters in vivo. In addition, hAMSCs clearly ameliorated cell apoptosis, enhanced cell proliferation, repressed oxidative damage, and augmented oxidative defense in vivo and in vitro. Moreover, hAMSCs distinctly increased the expression of the GCS genes Dazl, Ddx4, and Miwi and the meiosis genes Scp3, Cyclin A1, and Stra8 in vivo.

Conclusions

hAMSCs might represent a promising tool for the use in regenerative medicine, as these cells can restore spermatogenesis in a busulfan-induced testis toxicity mouse model and facilitate activity in a busulfan-administered mouse Sertoli cell line by resisting apoptosis and oxidative stress.

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Boxian Huang:

ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9913-9077

huangboxiannj@163.com

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Journal ID (nlm-ta): Stem Cell Res Ther

Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Stem Cell Res Ther

Title: Stem Cell Research & Therapy

Publisher: BioMed Central (London )

ISSN (Electronic): 1757-6512

Publication date (Electronic): 16 July 2020

Publication date PMC-release: 16 July 2020

Publication date Collection: 2020

Volume: 11

Electronic Location Identifier: 290

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[1 ]GRID grid.440227.7, ISNI 0000 0004 1758 3572, Center of Reproduction and Genetics, , Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, ; Suzhou, 215002 China

[2 ]GRID grid.89957.3a, ISNI 0000 0000 9255 8984, State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, , Nanjing Medical University, ; Nanjing, 210029 China

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Publisher ID: 1803

DOI: 10.1186/s13287-020-01803-7

PMC ID: 7367397

PubMed ID: 32678012

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Date received : 1 May 2020

Date revision received : 16 June 2020

Date accepted : 1 July 2020

Funding

Funded by: FundRef http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100001809, National Natural Science Foundation of China;

Award ID: 81801515

Award ID: 81801478

Award Recipient : Jiafeng Lu Boxian Huang

Funded by: Suzhou introduce expert team of clinical medicine

Award ID: SZYJTD201708

Award Recipient : Hong Li

Funded by: Suzhou talent training program

Award ID: GSWS2019005

Award Recipient : Hong Li

Funded by: Suzhou Science and Technology for People’s Livelihood

Award ID: SYS2019097

Award Recipient : Qingxia Meng

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Keywords: human amnion mesenchymal stem cells,spermatogenesis,busulfan,reactive oxygen species

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Human amnion mesenchymal stem cells restore spermatogenesis in mice with busulfan-induced testis toxicity by inhibiting apoptosis and oxidative stress

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