摘要
目的:通过基因敲除模型研究N6-甲基腺嘌呤(m6A)识别蛋白Ythdf3在小鼠精子发生过程的调控作用。方法:利用CRISPR/Cas9技术构建Ythdf3基因敲除小鼠,通过免疫荧光和HE染色对敲除小鼠进行表型分析,研究Ythdf3在调控小鼠精子发生过程中的作用。结果:免疫组化染色显示Ythdf3在精原及各级生精细胞核中均有表达;成功构建Ythdf3基因敲除小鼠模型;HE染色显示Ythdf3敲除小鼠睾丸各级生精时相及附睾尾精子与对照相比无明显异常。结论:在正常生理条件下,敲除Ythdf3不影响雄性小鼠精子发生。
Objective:This study aims to investigate the role of N6-methyladenosine(m6 A)reader protein Ythdf3 during spermatogenesis in knockout mouse model. Methods:We generated Ythdf3 knockout mice by CRISPR/Cas9 technology,and detected the role of Ythdf3 in spermatogenesis by immunofluorescence,HE staining. Results:Immunohistochemistry results showed that Ythdf3 expressed in the nuclear of spermatogonia and spermatocytes;Ythdf3 knockout mice were constructed successfully;HE staining results revealed spermatogenic wave and the morphology of epididymis cauda in Ythdf3 knockout mice were normal compared with control.Conclusion:Depletion of Ythdf3 did not affect mouse spermatogenesis in normal physiological condition.
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