| خلاصه مقاله | Introduction: In vitro spermatogenesis using Knockout serum replacement (KSR) does indeed have some limitations, including its ineffectiveness for all strains of mice and other species. Therefore, developing a suitable media for different strains and species is of high importance. This study investigates the potential use of plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) as a serum substitute in the media for neonatal NMRI mouse testicular tissue.
Methods: Testicular tissue fragments were cultured using the gas-liquid interphase method on agarose gel for 42 days. The experimental group's media was composed of α-MEM enriched with 5% PRGF (optimal concentration), while the control group contained α-MEM with 10% KSR. The integrity of seminiferous tubules was assessed using a scoring system (1-4, worst to best). Immunofluorescence assays were performed using primary antibodies against PLZF, SYCP-3, and ACRBP to identify spermatogonial stem cells, spermatocytes, and sperm-like cells, respectively. Proliferation (Ki67), pro-apoptotic (Bax), and anti-apoptotic (Bcl-2) markers were also evaluated.
Results: After 42-day culture, tissues were mechanically dissociated and flagellated sperm was observed into suspension in 3 out of the 4 samples cultured with 5% PRGF. Histological examinations indicated differentiation of germ cells up to the elongated spermatid. The percentage of tubules with good and best preserved integrity scores (3-4) was significantly higher in the 5% PRGF compared to 10% KSR. Furthermore, the 5% PRGF media promoted a higher mean number of PLZF+, SYCP3+, ACRBP+, and Ki67+ cells per tubule, indicating enhanced spermatogenesis and cellular proliferation. The mean fluorescence intensity of Bax was significantly higher in the KSR group, while Bcl-2 was higher in the 5% PRGF group, although not statistically significant.
Conclusion: This study demonstrates that a media containing 5% PRGF can induce complete in vitro spermatogenesis in NMRI mice, offering a promising alternative to KSR-supplemented media. |