Main description:

Spermatogenesis involves the coordination of a number of signaling pathways, which culminate into production of sperm. Its failure results in male factor infertility, which can be due to hormonal, environmental, genetic or other unknown factors. This book includes chapters on most of the signaling pathways known to contribute to spermatogenesis. Latest research in germ cell signaling like the role of small RNAs in spermatogenesis is also discussed. This book aims to serve as a reference for both clinicians and researchers, explaining possible causes of infertility and exploring various treatment methods for management through the basic understanding of the role of molecular signaling.

Key Features

Discusses the signaling pathways that contribute to successful
spermatogenesis

Covers comprehensive information about Spermatogenesis at
one place

Explores the vital aspects of male fertility and infertility

Explains the epigenetic regulation of germ cell development
and fertility

Highlights the translational opportunities in molecular signaling
in testis

Contents:

Primordial germ cells: Origin, migration and testicular development. DNA methylation, imprinting and gene regulation in germ cells. Testicular stem cells, spermatogenesis and infertility. Testicular germ cell apoptosis and spermatogenesis. Hormonal regulation of spermatogenesis. GH-IGF1 axis in spermatogenesis and male fertility. Retinoic acid signaling in spermatogenesis and male (in)fertility. Testosterone signaling in spermatogenesis, male fertility and infertility. Wnt signaling in spermatogenesis and male infertility. MAPK signaling in spermatogenesis and male infertility. TGF- signaling in testicular development, spermatogenesis, and infertility. Notch signaling in spermatogenesis and male (in)fertility. Hedgehog signaling in spermatogenesis and male fertility. mTOR signaling in spermatogenesis and male infertility. JAK-STAT pathway: Testicular development, spermatogenesis and fertility. PI3K signaling in spermatogenesis and male infertility. Spermatogenesis, heat stress and male infertility