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ReviewBiomolecules2026

Research Progress on the Pathogenesis and Diagnostic Biomarkers of Azoospermia.

Jiazhen Zou, Huihui Gao, Qingdan Gu, Peng Zhang, Heran Cao

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Review in Biomolecules, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors.

Jiazhen ZouDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology Yantian Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, China.
Huihui GaoDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430014, China.
Qingdan GuDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology Yantian Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, China.
Peng ZhangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430014, China.ORCID 0009-0000-4133-7476
Heran CaoNHC Key Laboratory of Male Reproduction and Genetics, Guangdong Provincial Reproductive Science Institute, Guangzhou 510600, China.ORCID 0000-0002-4692-4300

Funding

Hubei Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Medicine 2025RMOF007Wuhan Municipal Health Commission WX23A47
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Azoospermia represents the most severe manifestation of male infertility and is classified into obstructive azoospermia (OA) and non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA). NOA patients experience a lack of sperm due to testicular dysfunction, posing significant challenges in clinical diagnosis and treatment. Recent advancements in molecular biology and high-throughput technologies have led to the discovery and validation of numerous biomarkers, including proteins, non-coding RNAs, genetic polymorphisms, and imaging indicators, which have greatly enhanced the understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms of azoospermia and facilitated non-invasive diagnostic approaches. This review aims to systematically summarize the pathogenesis of azoospermia and critically evaluate the latest advancements in diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers, including small RNAs, proteomic profiles, genetic markers, and imaging features. The overarching goal is to synthesize this knowledge toward the development of integrated, biomarker-guided strategies for precise diagnosis, prognosis prediction, and improved clinical management of azoospermia, particularly NOA.

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AzoospermiaBiomarkersHumansMaleProteomicsBiomarkersazoospermiabiomarkersdiagnosisnon-obstructive azoospermiaobstructive azoospermiapathogenesisproteomicssmall RNAs

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PMCPMC13296532

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