ArticleInternational journal of molecular sciences2026
Ultrastructural Features, Immune Response, and Junctional Proteins in the Seminiferous Epithelium of SARS-CoV-2-Infected Mice.
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- SARS-CoV-2 triggers an NF-kB-driven proliferative response in epididymal clear cells of K18-hACE2 mice.Reproduction & fertility · 2026Article
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the prevalence of death in men was higher than in women. Using transgenic mice expressing the human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (hACE2), we demonstrated that SARS-CoV-2 infects Leydig cells and uses its steroidogenic machinery for replication. This study investigates the impact of SARS-CoV-2 in the seminiferous epithelium of K18-hACE2 mice, focusing on the immune response, junctional proteins, and spermatogenesis. The seminiferous tubules (STs) and epithelial (EA) areas were measured. The number of Sertoli cells (SCs), spermatocytes, and damaged ST was quantified. Ultrastructural analysis was performed under transmission electron microscopy. Angiotensin II levels and immunolocalization of hACE2, spike, and nucleocapsid were evaluated. TUNEL and immunoreactions for Ki-67, TNF-α, INF-γ, iNOS, NF-κB, and Conexin-43 were performed and correlated with
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