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Phenotypic continuum and poor intracytoplasmic sperm injection intracytoplasmic sperm injection prognosis in patients harboring HENMT1 variants.
Andrology - 1 Jul 2025
Wehbe Zeina, Barbotin Anne-Laure, Boursier Angèle, Cazin Caroline, Hograindleur Jean-Pascal, Bidart Marie, Fontaine Emeline, Plouvier Pauline, Puch Florence, Satre Véronique, Arnoult Christophe, Mustapha Selima Fourati Ben, Zouari Raoudha, Thierry-Mieg Nicolas, Ray Pierre F, Kherraf Zine-Eddine, Coutton Charles, Martinez Guillaume
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Small RNAs interacting with PIWI (piRNAs) play a crucial role in regulating transposable elements and translation during spermatogenesis and are essential in male germ cell development. Disruptions in the piRNA pathway typically lead to severe spermatogenic defects and thus male infertility. The HENMT1 gene is a key player in piRNAs primary biogenesis and dysfunction of HENMT1 protein in meiotic and...
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