Genetic Regulation of Reproductive Disease
A special issue of Biomedicines (ISSN 2227-9059). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Genetics and Genetic Diseases".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 January 2024) | Viewed by 93
Special Issue Editor
Interests: spermatogenesis; male infertility; next-generation sequencing; assisted reproductive technology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue, entitled “Genetic Regulation of Reproductive Disease”, focuses on male infertility, a prevalent issue affecting around 7% of men worldwide and posing economic, social, and psychological burdens on couples seeking parenthood. Despite advancements in technology and next-generation sequencing, the genetic causes of male infertility often remain unknown due to the complexity of spermatogenesis and fertilization processes.
This collection of articles aims to present the latest research on genetic and epigenetic factors in male infertility, exploring their roles in proliferation, differentiation of spermatogonia, meiosis, spermiogenesis, and sperm activation. The goal is to understand the pathogenic mechanisms and improve patient prognosis. The topics covered include causative gene identification, epigenetic function discovery, translational medicine applications, classification of patients based on relevant pathways and phenotypes, molecular function, signaling pathway crosstalk, and the impact of assisted reproductive technology on male infertility outcomes.
This Special Issue welcomes original research articles and reviews, offering valuable insights into the identification of factors contributing to male infertility and potential avenues for improved diagnosis and treatment through translational medicine approaches. The collection aims to shed light on this challenging reproductive issue, providing a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and couples affected by male infertility.
Dr. Weiyu Li
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- spermatogenesis
- male infertility
- next-generation sequencing
- assisted reproductive technology
