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ReviewReproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E2024

Advancements in fertility preservation strategies for pediatric male cancer patients: a review of cryopreservation and transplantation of immature testicular tissue.

Zih-Yi Sung, Yong-Qi Liao, Jung-Hsiu Hou, Hong-Hsien Lai, Sung-Ming Weng, Hai-Wei Jao, Buo-Jia Lu, Chi-Huang Chen

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Review in Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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10citing papers in PubMed
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3 · Its place in the literature

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10 citing papers in PubMed, 15 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Zih-Yi Sung *School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
Yong-Qi Liao *School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
Jung-Hsiu HouGraduate Institute of Medical Science, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
Hong-Hsien LaiSchool of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
Sung-Ming WengDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
Hai-Wei JaoDivision of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
Buo-Jia LuDivision of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
Chi-Huang ChenDivision of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC. d102095012@gmail.com.
Taipei Medical University · TWTaipei Medical University Hospital · TW

Funding

Ministry of Education DP2-TMU-112-O-22National Science and Technology Council NSTC 112-2314-B-038-062
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Recently, there has been increasing emphasis on the gonadotoxic effects of cancer therapy in prepubertal boys. As advances in oncology treatments continue to enhance survival rates for prepubertal boys, the need for preserving their functional testicular tissue for future reproduction becomes increasingly vital. Therefore, we explore cutting-edge strategies in fertility preservation, focusing on the cryopreservation and transplantation of immature testicular tissue as a promising avenue. The evolution of cryopreservation techniques, from controlled slow freezing to more recent advancements in vitrification, with an assessment of their strengths and limitations was exhibited. Detailed analysis of cryoprotectants, exposure times, and protocols underscores their impact on immature testicular tissue viability. In transplantation strategy, studies have revealed that the scrotal site may be the preferred location for immature testicular tissue grafting in both autotransplantation and xenotransplantation scenarios. Moreover, the use of biomaterial scaffolds during graft transplantation has shown promise in enhancing graft survival and stimulating spermatogenesis in immature testicular tissue over time. This comprehensive review provides a holistic approach to optimize the preservation strategy of human immature testicular tissue in the future.

Indexed as

Fertility PreservationNeoplasmsChildCryopreservationHumansMaleSpermatogenesisTestisCryopreservationCryoprotectantImmature testicular tissueScaffoldSlow freezingTissue engineeringVitrification

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PMID38637872
PMCPMC11025181
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