The redox status in mice that carry at least one Atm-ΔSRI allele, reflected by glutathione levels and antioxidant capacity, was lower than in wild type mice.
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase activity was higher in mice that were homozygous for Atm-ΔSRI when compared to heterozygous mice.
Oxidative DNA damage in testis and sperm was increased in mice that carried the Atm-ΔSRI allele.
Defective Atm reduces redox homeostasis of the testis and genetic integrity of sperm by regulating glutathione levels.