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<p>The testicular microenvironment, with Sertoli cells as a key component, plays a pivotal role in spermatogenesis. <i>DHX37</i>, a member of the DEAH-box family of RNA helicases, has been identified as a pathogenic gene in 46, XY disorders of sex development (DSD), underscoring its potential significance in testicular development. Here, we focus on elucidating the role of <i>Dhx37</i> in maintaining Sertoli-cell survival. RIP-seq and RNAi-RNA-seq reveal that <i>Dhx37</i> safeguards nucleolar integrity and PI3K–AKT signaling, suppresses p53-driven apoptosis, and its loss triggers pro-apoptotic splicing. Cell-specific <i>Dhx37</i> knockout mice (<i>Dhx37</i><sup>−/−</sup>) were subsequently generated to investigate the function of <i>Dhx37</i> in testicular development. In the <i>Dhx37</i><sup>−/−</sup> mice, we observed pronounced defects, including diminished testicular volume, lower testosterone levels, and marked vacuolization of the seminiferous tubules. Immunofluorescence staining revealed disruptions in both Sertoli and germ cell compartments, characterized by reduced cell proliferation and elevated apoptosis. The snRNA-seq disclosed marked changes in the expression of genes governing apoptosis and proliferation, findings that were further validated through qRT-PCR and Western blotting. In this study, we identified <i>Dhx37</i> as a pivotal determinant of nucleolar architecture in murine testicular Sertoli cells. Preservation of the nucleolus safeguards supporting normal testicular morphogenesis.</p><p></p>

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Multi-omics analysis the effects of Dhx37 deficiency on testis development and nucleolar homeostasis

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    2026年1月14日

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  • Yuqing Jiang,
  • Jiali Chen,
  • Yanshuang Ren,
  • Wenyuan Peng,
  • Wanjun Shen,
  • Yingyu Zhang,
  • Jie Liu,
  • Liujun Fu,
  • Liping Li,
  • Yujin Ma,
  • Hongwei Jiang,
  • Huifang Peng

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The testicular microenvironment, with Sertoli cells as a key component, plays a pivotal role in spermatogenesis. DHX37, a member of the DEAH-box family of RNA helicases, has been identified as a pathogenic gene in 46, XY disorders of sex development (DSD), underscoring its potential significance in testicular development. Here, we focus on elucidating the role of Dhx37 in maintaining Sertoli-cell survival. RIP-seq and RNAi-RNA-seq reveal that Dhx37 safeguards nucleolar integrity and PI3K–AKT signaling, suppresses p53-driven apoptosis, and its loss triggers pro-apoptotic splicing. Cell-specific Dhx37 knockout mice (Dhx37−/−) were subsequently generated to investigate the function of Dhx37 in testicular development. In the Dhx37−/− mice, we observed pronounced defects, including diminished testicular volume, lower testosterone levels, and marked vacuolization of the seminiferous tubules. Immunofluorescence staining revealed disruptions in both Sertoli and germ cell compartments, characterized by reduced cell proliferation and elevated apoptosis. The snRNA-seq disclosed marked changes in the expression of genes governing apoptosis and proliferation, findings that were further validated through qRT-PCR and Western blotting. In this study, we identified Dhx37 as a pivotal determinant of nucleolar architecture in murine testicular Sertoli cells. Preservation of the nucleolus safeguards supporting normal testicular morphogenesis.