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ReviewAndrology2026

Chromodomain Helicase DNA-Binding Proteins and Spermatogenesis: Current Advances.

Mingrui Zhang, Di Liu, Guoqiang Liu, Minggang Zhu, Feng Pan

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Mingrui ZhangDepartment of Urology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Di LiuDepartment of Urology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Guoqiang LiuUrology Department of Guangzhou First People's Hospital, Guangzhou, China.
Minggang ZhuUrology Department of Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing, China.
Feng PanDepartment of Urology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.

Funding

the National Nature Science Foundation of China 81873854the Open Project of Hubei Jiangxia Laboratory 2025JXKF018
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMale infertility is a prevalent clinical condition, with approximately one-third of cases classified as idiopathic, frequently stemming from impaired spermatogenesis because of dysregulated gene expression. Chromodomain helicase DNA-binding (CHD) proteins are central chromatin remodelers that orchestrate this epigenetic regulation. For instance, smoking-induced hypermethylation of the CHD5 gene promoter is associated with impaired semen parameters.

objectiveThis review aims to summarize the roles and mechanisms of CHD proteins in spermatogenesis, explore their relationship with male infertility, and discuss their potential as diagnostic and therapeutic targets.

methodsA comprehensive literature review was conducted to synthesize current findings on the expression and function of CHD proteins across different stages of spermatogenesis.

resultsResearch has shown that CHD proteins are expressed in the testis and play crucial roles in multiple stages of spermatogenesis, from spermatogonial stem cell (SSC) maintenance to spermatid maturation, making them promising targets for understanding and treating male infertility.

conclusionCHD proteins represent important epigenetic regulators in spermatogenesis and may serve as valuable biomarkers or therapeutic targets for male infertility.

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DNA-Binding ProteinsDNA HelicasesInfertility, MaleSpermatogenesisAnimalsEpigenesis, GeneticHumansMaleDNA-Binding ProteinsDNA Helicaseschromatin remodelingchromodomain helicase DNA‐binding (CHD) proteinmale infertilityspermatogenesistherapy

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PMID41958444
PMCPMC13592062

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