Progress in in vitro culture and gene editing of porcine spermatogonial stem cells

Yi-Zhuo Sun; Si-Tong Liu; Xiao-Meng Li; Kang Zou

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Yi-Zhuo Sun, Si-Tong Liu, Xiao-Meng Li, Kang Zou. Progress in in vitro culture and gene editing of porcine spermatogonial stem cells. Zoological Research, 2019, 40(5): 343-348. doi: 10.24272/j.issn.2095-8137.2019.051

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Yi-Zhuo Sun, Si-Tong Liu, Xiao-Meng Li, Kang Zou. Progress in in vitro culture and gene editing of porcine spermatogonial stem cells. Zoological Research, 2019, 40(5): 343-348. doi: 10.24272/j.issn.2095-8137.2019.051

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Progress in in vitro culture and gene editing of porcine spermatogonial stem cells

doi: 10.24272/j.issn.2095-8137.2019.051

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Germline Stem Cells and Microenvironment Lab, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing Jiangsu 210095, China
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College of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun Jilin 130012, China
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Key Laboratory of Molecular Epigenetics of MOE, Institute of Genetics and Cytology, Northeast Normal University, Changchun Jilin 130024, China

Funds: the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities in China(KYDS201807);China(2016YFE0128500)

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Corresponding author: Xiao-Meng Li,Kang Zou
Received Date: 2019-05-09
Publish Date: 2019-09-18

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Research on in vitro culture and gene editing of domestic spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) is of considerable interest but remains a challenging issue in animal science. In recent years, some progress on the isolation, purification, and genetic manipulation of porcine SSCs has been reported. Here, we summarize the characteristics of porcine SSCs as well current advances in their in vitro culture, potential usage, and genetic manipulation. Furthermore, we discuss the current application of gene editing in pig cloning technology. Collectively, this commentary aims to summarize the progress made and obstacles encountered in porcine SSC research to better serve animal husbandry, improve livestock fecundity, and enhance potential clinical use.

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