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ReviewMolecular biology reports2026

The role of the cGAS-STING pathway in male reproductive disorders.

Farnaz Oghbaei, Leila Hosseini, Fariba Ghiasi

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Farnaz OghbaeiDepartment of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tabriz Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran. hoghbaei1988@gmail.com.
Leila HosseiniResearch Center of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Fariba GhiasiStem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran. faghiasi2@gmail.com.

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Abstract

Recently, the cGAS-STING signaling pathway has garnered significant attention due to its role in the pathogenesis of various disorders, including cancer, autoimmune diseases, and auto-inflammatory diseases. This pathway is a novel innate immune recognition mechanism that functions as a cytoplasmic DNA sensor. It mediates protective immune responses against tumor-derived DNA, DNA-containing pathogens, and cytoplasmic DNA (nuclear and mitochondrial DNA) by producing a range of inflammatory cytokines. Although the normal activation of cGAS-STING signaling induces innate immunity against infections, aberrant activation of the cGAS-STING axis is associated with excessive inflammatory responses, leading to an immune system attack on normal tissues and contributing to the development of autoimmune diseases. Activation of the cGAS-STING also emerges as a double-edged sword in different types of cancer. There are different perspectives on the abnormal function of the cGAS-STING pathway in various male reproductive disorders. Understanding the factors that regulate the cGAS-STING pathway and its involvement in male reproductive system issues can help develop new strategies for prevention and treatment. This review focuses on the role of the cGAS-STING signaling pathway in male reproductive-related diseases. We also explore targeting the cGAS-STING signaling pathway for the prevention and treatment of male reproductive diseases.

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Genital Diseases, MaleMembrane ProteinsNucleotidyltransferasesAnimalscGAS-STING Signaling PathwayCyclic Guanosine Monophosphate-Adenosine Monophosphate SynthaseHumansImmunity, InnateInnate Immunity RecognitionMaleSignal TransductionSTING ProteincGAS protein, humanCyclic Guanosine Monophosphate-Adenosine Monophosphate SynthaseMembrane ProteinsNucleotidyltransferasesSTING1 protein, humanSTING ProteincGAS-STING signalingMale reproductive systemProstate cancerProstatitisSpermatogenesisTestosterone

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