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Association of higher serum follicle-stimulating hormone levels with successful microdissection testicular sperm extraction outcomes in nonobstructive azoospermic men with reduced testicular volumes. 高血清促卵泡激素水平与睾丸体积减小的非阻塞性无精子症男性成功显微解剖睾丸精子提取结果的关系

Asian journal of andrology Pub Date : 2024-12-24 DOI: 10.4103/aja202493

Ming-Zhe Song, Li-Jun Ye, Wei-Qiang Xiao, Wen-Si Huang, Wu-Biao Wen, Shun Dai, Li-Yun Lai, Yue-Qin Peng, Tong-Hua Wu, Qing Sun, Yong Zeng, Jing Cai

{"title":"Association of higher serum follicle-stimulating hormone levels with successful microdissection testicular sperm extraction outcomes in nonobstructive azoospermic men with reduced testicular volumes.","authors":"Ming-Zhe Song, Li-Jun Ye, Wei-Qiang Xiao, Wen-Si Huang, Wu-Biao Wen, Shun Dai, Li-Yun Lai, Yue-Qin Peng, Tong-Hua Wu, Qing Sun, Yong Zeng, Jing Cai","doi":"10.4103/aja202493","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/aja202493","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract: To investigate the impact of preoperative serum follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels on the probability of testicular sperm retrieval, we conducted a study of nonobstructive azoospermic (NOA) men with different testicular volumes (TVs) who underwent microdissection testicular sperm extraction (micro-TESE). A total of 177 NOA patients undergoing micro-TESE for the first time from April 2019 to November 2022 in Shenzhen Zhongshan Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital (formerly Shenzhen Zhongshan Urology Hospital, Shenzhen, China) were retrospectively reviewed. The subjects were divided into four groups based on average TV quartiles. Serum hormone levels in each TV group were compared between positive and negative sperm retrieval subgroups. Overall sperm retrieval rate was 57.6%. FSH levels (median [interquartile range]) were higher in the positive sperm retrieval subgroup compared with the negative outcome subgroup when average TV was <5 ml (first quartile [Q1: TV <3 ml]: 43.32 [17.92] IU l-1 vs 32.95 [18.56] IU l-1, P = 0.048; second quartile [Q2: 3 ml ≤ TV <5 ml]: 31.31 [15.37] IU l-1 vs 25.59 [18.40] IU l-1, P = 0.042). Elevated serum FSH levels were associated with successful micro-TESE sperm retrieval in NOA men whose average TVs were <5 ml (adjusted odds ratio [OR]: 1.06 per unit increase; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.01-1.11; P = 0.011). In men with TVs ≥5 ml, larger TVs were associated with lower odds of sperm retrieval (adjusted OR: 0.84 per 1 ml increase; 95% CI: 0.71-0.98; P = 0.029). In conclusion, elevated serum FSH levels were associated with positive sperm retrieval in micro-TESE in NOA men with TVs <5 ml. In men with TV ≥5 ml, increases in average TVs were associated with lower odds of sperm retrieval.","PeriodicalId":93889,"journal":{"name":"Asian journal of andrology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142883865","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Commentary on "Testis tissue cryopreservation may be considered in boys with cryptorchidism". 评论“睾丸组织冷冻保存可考虑在男孩隐睾症”。

Asian journal of andrology Pub Date : 2024-12-13 DOI: 10.4103/aja202498

Faruk Hadziselimovic

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The addition of 5-aminolevulinic acid to HBSS protects testis grafts during hypothermic transportation: a novel preservation strategy. 在 HBSS 中添加 5-aminolevulinic acid 可在低温运输过程中保护睾丸移植物：一种新的保存策略。

Asian journal of andrology Pub Date : 2024-11-12 DOI: 10.4103/aja202490

Meng-Hui Ma, Pei-Gen Chen, Jun-Xian He, Hai-Cheng Chen, Zhen-Han Xu, Lin-Yan Lv, Yan-Qing Li, Xiao-Yan Liang, Gui-Hua Liu

{"title":"The addition of 5-aminolevulinic acid to HBSS protects testis grafts during hypothermic transportation: a novel preservation strategy.","authors":"Meng-Hui Ma, Pei-Gen Chen, Jun-Xian He, Hai-Cheng Chen, Zhen-Han Xu, Lin-Yan Lv, Yan-Qing Li, Xiao-Yan Liang, Gui-Hua Liu","doi":"10.4103/aja202490","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/aja202490","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this investigation was to determine the optimal storage medium for testicular hypothermic transportation and identify the ideal concentration for the application of the protective agent 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA). Furthermore, this study aimed to explore the underlying mechanism of the protective effects of 5-ALA. First, we collected and stored mouse testicular fragments in different media, including Hank's balanced salt solution (HBSS; n = 5), Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium/Nutrient Mixture F-12 (DMEM/F12; n = 5), and alpha-minimum essential medium (αMEM; n = 5). Storage of testicular tissue in HBSS preserved the integrity of testicular morphology better than that in the DMEM/F12 group (P < 0.05) and the αMEM group (P < 0.01). Testicular fragments were subsequently placed in HBSS with various concentrations of 5-ALA (0 [control], 1 mmol l-1, 2 mmol l-1, and 5 mmol l-1) to determine the most effective concentration of 5-ALA. The 2 mmol l-1 5-ALA group (n = 3) presented the highest positive rate of spermatogonial stem cells compared with those in the control, 1 mmol l-1, and 5 mmol l-1 5-ALA groups. Finally, the tissue fragments were preserved in HBSS with control (n = 3) and 2 mmol l-1 5-ALA (n = 3) under low-temperature conditions. A comparative analysis was performed against fresh testes (n = 3) to elucidate the underlying mechanism of 5-ALA. Gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) for WikiPathways revealed that the p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway was downregulated in the 2 mmol l-1 5-ALA group compared with that in the control group (normalized enrichment score [NES] = -1.57, false discovery rate [FDR] = 0.229, and P = 0.019). In conclusion, these data suggest that using 2 mmol l-1 5-ALA in HBSS effectively protected the viability of spermatogonial stem cells upon hypothermic transportation.","PeriodicalId":93889,"journal":{"name":"Asian journal of andrology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142718008","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Repeated platelet-rich plasma injections improve erectile dysfunction in a rat model of hyperhomocysteinemia. 重复注射富血小板血浆可改善高同型半胱氨酸血症大鼠模型的勃起功能障碍。

Asian journal of andrology Pub Date : 2024-11-01 Epub Date: 2024-07-02 DOI: 10.4103/aja202418

Zhe Yu, Yuan-Zhi Xie, Xiao-Lan Huang, Su-Zhen Huang, Xiang-Min Luo, Jin-Xiang Wu

{"title":"Repeated platelet-rich plasma injections improve erectile dysfunction in a rat model of hyperhomocysteinemia.","authors":"Zhe Yu, Yuan-Zhi Xie, Xiao-Lan Huang, Su-Zhen Huang, Xiang-Min Luo, Jin-Xiang Wu","doi":"10.4103/aja202418","DOIUrl":"10.4103/aja202418","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) shows promise as a regenerative modality for mild-to-moderate erectile dysfunction (ED). However, its efficacy in treating severe ED remains unknown. Blood samples from 8-week-old male rats were used to prepare PRP through a two-step centrifugation procedure, followed by chitosan activation and freeze thaw cycle. A hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy)-related ED model was established using a methionine-enriched diet, and an apomorphine (APO) test was conducted during the 4 th week. APO-negative rats were divided into two groups and were injected with PRP or saline every 2 weeks. Erectile function and histological analyses of the corpus cavernosum were performed during the 16 th week. The results revealed that erectile function was significantly impaired in rats with HHcy-related ED compared to that in age-matched rats but was improved by repeated PRP injections. Immunofluorescence staining revealed a reduction in reactive oxygen species and additional benefits on the recovery of structures within the corpus cavernosum in rats that received PRP treatment compared to those in the saline-injected control group. Therefore, PRP could enhance functional and structural recovery in a severe HHcy-related ED model. A notable strength of the present study lies in the use of a repeated intracavernous injection method, mirroring protocols used in human studies, which offers more reliable results for translating the findings to humans.","PeriodicalId":93889,"journal":{"name":"Asian journal of andrology","volume":" ","pages":"622-627"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11614170/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141494591","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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PSMA PET/CT in the low- to intermediate-risk prostate cancer: when and why? PSMA PET/CT 在中低风险前列腺癌中的应用：何时、为何？

Asian journal of andrology Pub Date : 2024-11-01 Epub Date: 2024-03-26 DOI: 10.4103/aja20244

Luca Sofia, Matteo Bauckneht

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High-intensity focused ultrasound strategies for treating prostate cancer. 治疗前列腺癌的高强度聚焦超声策略。

Asian journal of andrology Pub Date : 2024-11-01 Epub Date: 2024-04-26 DOI: 10.4103/aja20245

Xiaobo Wu, Yupeng Wu, Chi-Fai Ng, Chi-Hang Yee, Peter Ka-Fung Chiu

{"title":"High-intensity focused ultrasound strategies for treating prostate cancer.","authors":"Xiaobo Wu, Yupeng Wu, Chi-Fai Ng, Chi-Hang Yee, Peter Ka-Fung Chiu","doi":"10.4103/aja20245","DOIUrl":"10.4103/aja20245","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract: Prostate cancer (PCa) is a significant health concern globally, necessitating effective treatment options. Typical treatment methods for early stage, particularly localized PCa, encompass radical procedures, such as radical prostatectomy (RP) and radiotherapy (RT), and nonradical focal therapy (FT). FT is a focused approach mainly used for treating small lesions limited to a specific zone of the prostate. Its objective is to achieve cancer control when minimizing damage to benign tissue. High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is one of the most used modalities in FT for the management of PCa. The progress in HIFU technology showcases continuous advancements, offering clinicians a variety of strategies to cater to diverse patient requirements. The advancements include the development of transrectal and transurethral HIFU machines that offer enhanced treatment distances, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) fusion capabilities, real-time monitoring, and precise ablation. These improvements contribute to increased treatment effectiveness and better outcomes for patients. This narrative review aims to summarize the use of HIFU technology and its evolution, offering diverse options to clinicians, and explores the safety, effectiveness, and quality of different HIFU strategies, such as whole-gland ablation, hemigland ablation, and focal ablation. We conclude that nonwhole-gland HIFU offers similar cancer control with better short-term functional outcomes and fewer complications compared to whole-gland ablation. Combining HIFU with transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) improves urinary function and reduces catheterization time. Focal ablation and hemigland ablation show promise in achieving cancer control when preserving continence and potency.","PeriodicalId":93889,"journal":{"name":"Asian journal of andrology","volume":" ","pages":"595-599"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11614176/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140900681","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Active surveillance in low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer. 低危和中危前列腺癌的积极监控。

Asian journal of andrology Pub Date : 2024-11-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-07 DOI: 10.4103/aja202423

Linda Cerbone, Giovanni Regine, Fabio Calabrò

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A novel missense mutation of CCDC34 causes male infertility with oligoasthenoteratozoospermia in a consanguineous Pakistani family. 在一个巴基斯坦近亲结婚家庭中，CCDC34的新型错义突变导致男性不育和少精子症。

Asian journal of andrology Pub Date : 2024-11-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-11 DOI: 10.4103/aja202432

Nisar Ahmad, Meng-Lei Yang, Aurang Zeb, Jian-Teng Zhou, Muhammad Zubair, Tanveer Abbas, Xiao-Hua Jiang, Yuan-Wei Zhang, Huan Zhang, Wasim Shah, Qing-Hua Shi

{"title":"A novel missense mutation of CCDC34 causes male infertility with oligoasthenoteratozoospermia in a consanguineous Pakistani family.","authors":"Nisar Ahmad, Meng-Lei Yang, Aurang Zeb, Jian-Teng Zhou, Muhammad Zubair, Tanveer Abbas, Xiao-Hua Jiang, Yuan-Wei Zhang, Huan Zhang, Wasim Shah, Qing-Hua Shi","doi":"10.4103/aja202432","DOIUrl":"10.4103/aja202432","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract: Male infertility is a worldwide health issue, affecting 8%-12% of the global population. Oligoasthenoteratozoospermia (OAT) represents a severe type of male infertility, characterized by reduced sperm count and motility and an increased frequency of sperm with aberrant morphology. Using whole-exome sequencing, this study identified a novel missense mutation (c.848C>A, p.A283E) in the coiled-coil domain-containing 34 gene (CCDC34) in a consanguineous Pakistani family. This rare mutation was predicted to be deleterious and to affect the protein stability. Hematoxylin and eosin staining of spermatozoa from the patient with OAT revealed multiple morphological abnormalities of the flagella and transmission electron microscopy indicated axonemal ultrastructural defects with a lack of outer dynein arms. These findings indicated that CCDC34 plays a role in maintaining the axonemal ultrastructure and the assembly or stability of the outer dynein arms, thus expanding the phenotypic spectrum of CCDC34 missense mutations.","PeriodicalId":93889,"journal":{"name":"Asian journal of andrology","volume":" ","pages":"605-609"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11614169/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141297528","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Histopathological evaluation and grading for prostate cancer: current issues and crucial aspects. 前列腺癌的组织病理学评估和分级：当前的问题和关键环节。

Asian journal of andrology Pub Date : 2024-11-01 Epub Date: 2024-09-10 DOI: 10.4103/aja202440

Vittorio Agosti, Enrico Munari

{"title":"Histopathological evaluation and grading for prostate cancer: current issues and crucial aspects.","authors":"Vittorio Agosti, Enrico Munari","doi":"10.4103/aja202440","DOIUrl":"10.4103/aja202440","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract: A crucial aspect of prostate cancer grading, especially in low- and intermediate-risk cancer, is the accurate identification of Gleason pattern 4 glands, which includes ill-formed or fused glands. However, there is notable inconsistency among pathologists in recognizing these glands, especially when mixed with pattern 3 glands. This inconsistency has significant implications for patient management and treatment decisions. Conversely, the recognition of glomeruloid and cribriform architecture has shown higher reproducibility. Cribriform architecture, in particular, has been linked to the worst prognosis among pattern 4 subtypes. Intraductal carcinoma of the prostate (IDC-P) is also associated with high-grade cancer and poor prognosis. Accurate identification, classification, and tumor size evaluation by pathologists are vital for determining patient treatment. This review emphasizes the importance of prostate cancer grading, highlighting challenges like distinguishing between pattern 3 and pattern 4 and the prognostic implications of cribriform architecture and intraductal proliferations. It also addresses the inherent grading limitations due to interobserver variability and explores the potential of computational pathology to enhance pathologist accuracy and consistency.","PeriodicalId":93889,"journal":{"name":"Asian journal of andrology","volume":" ","pages":"575-581"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11614181/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142303272","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Artificial intelligence in andrology - fact or fiction: essential takeaway for busy clinicians. 人工智能在男性学中的应用--事实还是虚构：忙碌的临床医生的必修课。

Asian journal of andrology Pub Date : 2024-11-01 Epub Date: 2024-07-09 DOI: 10.4103/aja202431

Aldo E Calogero, Andrea Crafa, Rossella Cannarella, Ramadan Saleh, Rupin Shah, Ashok Agarwal

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