Emma R James, Maliha Tasnim, Antoni Riera-Escamilla, Katinka Vigh-Conrad, Benjamin R Emery, Donald F Conrad, Kenneth I Aston
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Genetic and epigenetic landscape of male infertility.
Male infertility is a global health problem, affecting up to 6% of reproductive age men worldwide. It has an enormous personal and societal burden, along with public health implications beyond the inability to reproduce, including reduced future health and longevity. While the impact of infertility has long been appreciated, the molecular architecture of the disease is largely unknown. Nevertheless, the past decade has witnessed significant advances in our understanding of the molecular basis of male infertility. Here, we describe the contributions of genetic and epigenetic mechanisms to infertility-associated phenotypes and their impact beyond reproduction. This review focuses on progress in understanding defects in sperm production and function, and the potential impact of these advances on diagnosis, treatments, and improved health.
期刊介绍:
Launched in 1985, Trends in Genetics swiftly established itself as a "must-read" for geneticists, offering concise, accessible articles covering a spectrum of topics from developmental biology to evolution. This reputation endures, making TiG a cherished resource in the genetic research community. While evolving with the field, the journal now embraces new areas like genomics, epigenetics, and computational genetics, alongside its continued coverage of traditional subjects such as transcriptional regulation, population genetics, and chromosome biology.
Despite expanding its scope, the core objective of TiG remains steadfast: to furnish researchers and students with high-quality, innovative reviews, commentaries, and discussions, fostering an appreciation for advances in genetic research. Each issue of TiG presents lively and up-to-date Reviews and Opinions, alongside shorter articles like Science & Society and Spotlight pieces. Invited from leading researchers, Reviews objectively chronicle recent developments, Opinions provide a forum for debate and hypothesis, and shorter articles explore the intersection of genetics with science and policy, as well as emerging ideas in the field. All articles undergo rigorous peer-review.