Expression Characteristics and Putative Functions of KIF3A/KIF3B During Spermiogenesis of Phascolosoma esculenta

Du, Chang; Mu, Dan-Li; Gao, Xinming; Luo, Shengyu; Wang, Jianping; Jin, Songqing; Zhu, Junquan

doi:10.1007/s11802-022-4881-x

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“…For example, KIFC1 was previously reported to be involved in nuclear reshaping and midpiece formation of spermatids in P. esculenta [ 29 ]. KIF3A/3B may play crucial roles in spermiogenesis, including acrosome biogenesis, sperm head reshaping, and enflagellation in P. esculenta [ 30 ]. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying the action of KIF17 during spermiogenesis in P. esculenta remain unclear.…”

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Expression Dynamics Indicate Potential Roles of KIF17 for Nuclear Reshaping and Tail Formation during Spermiogenesis in Phascolosoma esculenta

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Gao

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Kinesin family member17 (KIF17), a homologous dimer of the kinesin-2 protein family, has important microtubule-dependent and -independent roles in spermiogenesis. Little is known about KIF17 in the mollusk, Phascolosoma esculenta, a newly developed mariculture species in China. Here, we cloned the open reading frame of Pe-kif17 and its related gene, Pe-act, and performed bioinformatics analysis on both. Pe-KIF17 and Pe-ACT are structurally conserved, indicating that they may be functionally conserved. The expression pattern of kif17/act mRNA performed during spermiogenesis revealed their expression in diverse tissues, with the highest expression level in the coelomic fluid of P. esculenta. The expressions of Pe-kif17 and Pe-act mRNA were relatively high during the breeding season (July–September), suggesting that Pe-KIF17/ACT may be involved in spermatogenesis, particularly during spermiogenesis. Further analysis of Pe-kif17 mRNA via fluorescence in situ hybridization revealed the continuous expression of this mRNA during spermiogenesis, suggesting potential functions in this process. Immunofluorescence showed that Pe-KIF17 co-localized with α-tubulin and migrated from the perinuclear cytoplasm to one side of the spermatid, forming the sperm tail. Pe-KIF17 and Pe-ACT also colocalized. KIF17 may participate in spermiogenesis of P. esculenta, particularly in nuclear reshaping and tail formation by interacting with microtubule structures similar to the manchette. Moreover, Pe-KIF17 with Pe-ACT is also involved in nuclear reshaping and tail formation in the absence of microtubules. This study provides evidence for the role of KIF17 during spermiogenesis and provides theoretical data for studies of the reproductive biology of P. esculenta. These findings are important for spermatogenesis in mollusks.

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