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Tissue Engineering Studies in Male Infertility Disorder Publisher Pubmed



Jokar J1 ; Abdulabbas HT2 ; Alipanah H3 ; Ghasemian A4 ; Ai J5 ; Rahimian N6 ; Mohammadisoleimani E6 ; Najafipour S7
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  1. 1. Department of Tissue Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Fasa University of Medical Science, Fasa, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Biology, University of Babylon, Hillah, Iraq
  3. 3. Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Fasa University of Medical Science, Fasa, Iran
  4. 4. Noncommunicable Diseases Research Center, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
  5. 5. Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences Department, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  6. 6. Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
  7. 7. Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran

Source: Human Fertility Published:2023


Abstract

Infertility is an important issue among couples worldwide which is caused by a variety of complex diseases. Male infertility is a problem in 7% of all men. In vitro spermatogenesis (IVS) is the experimental approach that has been developed for mimicking seminiferous tubules-like functional structures in vitro. Currently, various researchers are interested in finding and developing a microenvironmental condition or a bioartificial testis applied for fertility restoration via gamete production in vitro. The tissue engineering (TE) has developed new approaches to treat male fertility preservation through development of functional male germ cells. This makes TE a possible future strategy for restoration of male fertility. Although 3D culture systems supply the perception of the effect of cellular interactions in the process of spermatogenesis, formation of a native gradient of autocrine/paracrine factors in 3D culture systems have not been considered. These results collectively suggest that maintaining the microenvironment of testicular cells even in the form of a 3D-culture system is crucial in achieving spermatogenesis ex vivo. It is also possible to engineer the testicular structures using biomaterials to provide a supporting scaffold for somatic and stem cells. The insemination of these cells with GFs is possible for temporally and spatially adjusted release to mimic the microenvironment of the in situ seminiferous epithelium. This review focuses on recent studies and advances in the application of TE strategies to cell-tissue culture on synthetic or natural scaffolds supplemented with growth factors. © 2023 The British Fertility Society.
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