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ArticleCell proliferation2025

Dynamic transcriptomic and regulatory networks underpinning the transition from fetal primordial germ cells to spermatogonia in mice.

Jiexiang Zhao, Kang Tang, Gurong Jiang, Xinyan Yang, Manman Cui, Cong Wan, Zhaoxiang Ouyang, Yi Zheng, Zhaoting Liu, Mei Wang and 2 more

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Jiexiang ZhaoThe Tenth Affiliated Hospital, Southern Medical University (Dongguan People's Hospital), Dongguan, Guangdong, PR China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7429-5153
Kang TangState Key Laboratory of Organ Failure Research, Department of Developmental Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China.
Gurong JiangSchool of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China.
Xinyan YangState Key Laboratory of Organ Failure Research, Department of Developmental Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2892-5534
Manman CuiState Key Laboratory of Organ Failure Research, Department of Developmental Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China.
Cong WanState Key Laboratory of Organ Failure Research, Department of Developmental Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China.
Zhaoxiang OuyangState Key Laboratory of Organ Failure Research, Department of Developmental Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China.
Yi ZhengState Key Laboratory of Organ Failure Research, Department of Developmental Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China.
Zhaoting LiuState Key Laboratory of Organ Failure Research, Department of Developmental Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China.
Mei WangThe Tenth Affiliated Hospital, Southern Medical University (Dongguan People's Hospital), Dongguan, Guangdong, PR China.
Xiao-Yang ZhaoThe Tenth Affiliated Hospital, Southern Medical University (Dongguan People's Hospital), Dongguan, Guangdong, PR China.
Gang ChangDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen, Guangdong, PR China.

Funding

China Postdoctoral Science Foundation 2022M711526Guangdong-Hong Kong Joint Laboratory for Psychiatric Disorders 2023B1212120004Key Technologies Research and Development Program of Guangzhou Municipality 2024B03J0991Maoming People's Hospital Doctoral/Postdoctoral Research Startup Special Funding BS2022002National Key Research and Development Program of China 2020YFA0113300National Key Research and Development Program of China 2022YFA0806303National Key Research and Development Program of China 2022YFA1106200National Key Research and Development Program of China 2022YFC2702603National Natural Science Foundation of China 32170869National Natural Science Foundation of China 32200689National Natural Science Foundation of China 32370911National Natural Science Foundation of China 82071711National Natural Science Foundation of China 82271631National Natural Science Foundation of China U22A20278National Natural Science Foundation of China-Guangdong Joint Fund 2023A1515030255Natural Science Foundation of Shenzhen Municipality JCYJ20210324120212033Natural Science Foundation of Shenzhen Municipality JCYJ20230808105421043
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Abstract

The transition from fetal primordial germ cells (PGCs) to spermatogonia (SPG) is critical for male germ cell development; however, the detailed transcriptomic dynamics and regulation underlying this transition remain poorly understood. Here by interrogating the comprehensive transcriptome atlas dataset of mouse male germ cells and gonadal cells development, we elucidated the regulatory networks underlying this transition. Our single-cell transcriptome analysis revealed that the transition from PGCs to SPG was characterized by global hypertranscription. A total of 315 highly active regulators were identified to be potentially involved in this transition, among which a non-transcription factor (TF) regulator TAGLN2 was validated to be essential for spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) maintenance and differentiation. Metabolism profiling analysis also revealed dynamic changes in metabolism-related gene expression during PGC to SPG transition. Furthermore, we uncovered that intricate cell-cell communication exerted potential functions in the regulation of hypertranscription in germ cells by collaborating with stage-specific active regulators. Collectively, our work extends the understanding of molecular mechanisms underlying male germ cell development, offering insights into the recapitulation of germ cell generation in vitro.

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Gene Regulatory NetworksGerm CellsSpermatogoniaTranscriptomeAnimalsCell DifferentiationGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression Regulation, DevelopmentalMaleMice

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PMID39329203
PMCPMC11839193

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