2012
DOI: 10.1210/en.2011-1911
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Inactivation of AMPKα1 Induces Asthenozoospermia and Alters Spermatozoa Morphology

Abstract: AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), a key regulator of cellular energy homeostasis, is present in metabolic tissues (muscle and liver) and has been identified as a modulator of the female reproductive functions. However, its function in the testis has not yet been clearly defined. We have investigated the potential role of AMPK in male reproduction by using transgenic mice lacking the activity of AMPK catalytic subunit α1 gene [α1AMPK knockout (KO)]. In the testis, the α1AMPK subunit is expressed in germ cell… Show more

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“…Testosterone is known to be crucial for spermatogenesis. These results are concordant with those obtained in mammals (Tartarin et al 2012a), suggesting a conservation of this mechanism (E) Cell proliferation in testis was measured after 3 weeks of metformin treatment by quantification of the intratesticular PCNA content (n = 5 animals/condition) and (F) apoptosis was analysed through the activity of the cleaved caspase 3 (n = 6 animals/condition). *P < 0.05 and **P < 0.01.…”
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“…Testosterone is known to be crucial for spermatogenesis. These results are concordant with those obtained in mammals (Tartarin et al 2012a), suggesting a conservation of this mechanism (E) Cell proliferation in testis was measured after 3 weeks of metformin treatment by quantification of the intratesticular PCNA content (n = 5 animals/condition) and (F) apoptosis was analysed through the activity of the cleaved caspase 3 (n = 6 animals/condition). *P < 0.05 and **P < 0.01.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 85%
“…In addition, there is a recent report of an increase in the percentage of intersex fish after metformin exposure during developmental stages at environmental doses, without clear effects on testosterone levels and gonad appearance (Niemuth et al 2015). These data are complemented by those of Tartarin et al (2012a), who observed decreased testosterone production in vitro and decreases in testis size in mice exposed to metformin during foetal development of animals unaffected by type 2 diabetes.…”
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confidence: 94%
“…spermatogenèse, dans les cellules de Leydig 2 et dans les cellules de Sertoli 3 [19][20][21]. Dans les cellules de Sertoli, la voie de signalisation AMPK/mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin) participe à la régulation de l'autophagie et de l'apoptose induite par des substances toxiques [24].…”
Section: Structure Et Expression De L'ampkunclassified
“…Au cours des dernières années, son implication a été mise en évidence dans la reproduction, chez la femelle [13][14][15][16][17]. La démonstration, plus récente, de la présence d'AMPK au niveau de la gonade mâle et des spermatozoïdes de plusieurs espèces a permis d'aborder son rôle dans la reproduction chez le mâle [2, 3,[18][19][20][21][22][23], rôle que nous allons préciser ci-après.…”
Section: Rôle De L'ampk Dans La Gonade Mâle Et La Production Spermatiqueunclassified
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