1.Cost-utility analysis of rezivertinib versus gefitinib as first-line treatment for EGFR mutation-positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer
Xiaowei ZHU ; Tongming ZHU ; Jia YI ; Wenqiang LI ; Piaopiao LU ; Aizong SHEN
China Pharmacy 2026;37(1):55-60
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of rezivertinib versus gefitinib as first-line treatment for epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation-positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) from the perspective of the Chinese healthcare system. METHODS A Markov model was constructed based on the REZOR trial data, with a cycle length of 3 weeks and a study duration of 5 years. Both costs and health outcomes were discounted at an annual rate of 5%. A cost-utility analysis was conducted using 3 times China’s 2024 per capita gross domestic product as the willingness-to-pay (WTP) threshold. The economic differences between the rezivertinib regimen versus the gefitinib regimen were evaluated using the incremental cost- effectiveness ratio (ICER) and incremental net monetary benefit (INMB). Sensitivity and scenario analyses were performed to verify the robustness of the model. RESULTS Compared to the gefitinib regimen, the rezivertinib regimen saved 225 310.47 yuan and gained an additional 0.57 quality- adjusted life years (QALYs), resulting in an ICER of -395 562.80 yuan/QALY, which was much lower than the WTP threshold of this study, indicating that rezivertinib had an absolute economic advantage. The INMB analysis (389 041.26 yuan) further validated this conclusion. One-way and probabilistic sensitivity analyses confirmed the robustness of the model. Scenario analysis, incorporating a 15% reduction in drug prices and adjustments to the utility values for progression free survival and progression disease, yielded consistent results with the base case analysis. CONCLUSIONS Compared to gefitinib, rezivertinib as a first-line treatment for EGFR mutation-positive advanced NSCLC has an absolute economic advantage.
2.Treatment Principles and Paradigm of Diabetic Microvascular Complications Responding Specifically to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Anzhu WANG ; Xing HANG ; Lili ZHANG ; Xiaorong ZHU ; Dantao PENG ; Ying FAN ; Min ZHANG ; Wenliang LYU ; Guoliang ZHANG ; Xiai WU ; Jia MI ; Jiaxing TIAN ; Wei ZHANG ; Han WANG ; Yuan XU ; .LI PINGPING ; Zhenyu WANG ; Ying ZHANG ; Dongmei SUN ; Yi HE ; Mei MO ; Xiaoxiao ZHANG ; Linhua ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(5):272-279
To explore the advantages of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and integrative TCM-Western medicine approaches in the treatment of diabetic microvascular complications (DMC), refine key pathophysiological insights and treatment principles, and promote academic innovation and strategic research planning in the prevention and treatment of DMC. The 38th session of the Expert Salon on Diseases Responding Specifically to Traditional Chinese Medicine, hosted by the China Association of Chinese Medicine, was held in Beijing, 2024. Experts in TCM, Western medicine, and interdisciplinary fields convened to conduct a systematic discussion on the pathogenesis, diagnostic and treatment challenges, and mechanism research related to DMC, ultimately forming a consensus on key directions. Four major research recommendations were proposed. The first is addressing clinical bottlenecks in the prevention and control of DMC by optimizing TCM-based evidence evaluation systems. The second is refining TCM core pathogenesis across DMC stages and establishing corresponding "disease-pattern-time" framework. The third is innovating mechanism research strategies to facilitate a shift from holistic regulation to targeted intervention in TCM. The fourth is advancing interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance the role of TCM in new drug development, research prioritization, and guideline formulation. TCM and integrative approaches offer distinct advantages in managing DMC. With a focus on the diseases responding specifically to TCM, strengthening evidence-based support and mechanism interpretation and promoting the integration of clinical care and research innovation will provide strong momentum for the modernization of TCM and the advancement of national health strategies.
3.Concept, design and clinical application of minimally invasive liver transplantation through laparoscopic combined upper midline incision
Shuhong YI ; Hui TANG ; Kaining ZENG ; Xiao FENG ; Binsheng FU ; Qing YANG ; Jia YAO ; Yang YANG ; Guihua CHEN
Organ Transplantation 2025;16(1):67-73
Objective To explore the technical process and clinical application of laparoscopic combined upper midline incision minimally invasive liver transplantation. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 30 cases of laparoscopic combined upper midline incision minimally invasive liver transplantation. The cases were divided into cirrhosis group (15 cases) and liver failure group (15 cases) based on the primary disease. The surgical and postoperative conditions of the two groups were compared. Results All patients successfully underwent laparoscopic "clockwise" liver resection, with no cases of passive conversion to open surgery or intolerance to pneumoperitoneum. In 6 cases, the right lobe was relatively large, and the right hepatic ligaments could not be completely mobilized. One case required an additional reverse "L" incision during open surgery. All patients successfully completed the liver transplantation, with no major intraoperative bleeding, cardiovascular events, or other occurrences in the 30 patients. The model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) score in the cirrhosis group was lower than that in the liver failure group (P<0.001). There were no statistically significant differences between the two groups in terms of age, surgical time, blood loss, anhepatic phase, or cold ischemia time (all P>0.05). During the perioperative period, there was 1 case of hepatic artery embolism, 1 case of portal vein anastomotic stenosis, no complications of hepatic vein and inferior vena cava, and 3 cases of biliary anastomotic stenosis, all of which occurred in the liver failure group. Conclusions In strictly selected cases, the minimally invasive liver transplantation technique combining laparoscopic hepatectomy with upper midline incision for graft implantation has the advantages of smaller incisions, less bleeding, relatively easier operation, and faster postoperative recovery, which is worthy of clinical promotion and application.
4.Mechanism of Mahuang Fuzi Gancao Tang and Its Pungent Single Herbs in Treating Primary Podocytopathies via TRPC5-RAC1 Feedforward Loop Based on Sweat Pore Theory
Meng JIA ; Yi WANG ; Shisheng HAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(21):205-214
ObjectiveTo investigate the molecular mechanisms of Mahuang Fuzi Gancao Tang and its pungent single herbs, Ephedrae Herba and Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparaia, in repairing podocyte injury based on the sweat pore theory, with a focus on the podocyte cytoskeletal transient receptor potential canonical 5 (TRPC5)-Ras-related C3 botulinum toxin substrate 1 (RAC1) feedforward loop. MethodsAn animal model with puromycin aminonucleoside (PAN)-induced overexpression of TRPC5 was established. Interventions included Mahuang Fuzi Gancao Tang, Ephedrae Herba alone, and Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparaia alone. Biochemical parameters , histopathological changes, and podocyte ultrastructure were analyzed. Western blotting was performed to determine the expression of cytoskeletal protein synaptopodin and mechanism-related proteins TRPC5, RAC1-GTP, and RAC1 in the kidney. Primary podocytes were isolated and cultured for three-dimensional imaging of foot processes, cytoskeletal fluorescence analysis, and TRPC5-RAC1 co-staining via immunofluorescence. ResultsCompared with the model group, Mahuang Fuzi Gancao Tang, Ephedrae Herba alone, and Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparaia alone increased serum albumin (ALB), decreased UPCR, reduced podocyte foot process fusion rate, upregulated synaptopodin expression, and downregulated TRPC5, RAC1-GTP, and RAC1 expression (P<0.05). Moreover, the interventions increased the phalloidin fluorescence area/field area ratio (P<0.01) and mean fluorescence intensity (P<0.05), while decreasing the proportion of TRPC5-RAC1 co-stained double-positive cells/total cells per field (P<0.01) in primary podocytes. ConclusionMahuang Fuzi Gancao Tang and its pungent single herbs, Ephedrae Herba and Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparaia, ameliorated podocyte injury in the model with PAN-induced TRPC5 overexpression by reducing proteinuria and suppressing the TRPC5-RAC1 feedforward loop-mediated podocyte cytoskeletal damage.
5.Mechanism of Mahuang Fuzi Gancao Tang and Its Pungent Single Herbs in Treating Primary Podocytopathies via TRPC5-RAC1 Feedforward Loop Based on Sweat Pore Theory
Meng JIA ; Yi WANG ; Shisheng HAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(21):205-214
ObjectiveTo investigate the molecular mechanisms of Mahuang Fuzi Gancao Tang and its pungent single herbs, Ephedrae Herba and Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparaia, in repairing podocyte injury based on the sweat pore theory, with a focus on the podocyte cytoskeletal transient receptor potential canonical 5 (TRPC5)-Ras-related C3 botulinum toxin substrate 1 (RAC1) feedforward loop. MethodsAn animal model with puromycin aminonucleoside (PAN)-induced overexpression of TRPC5 was established. Interventions included Mahuang Fuzi Gancao Tang, Ephedrae Herba alone, and Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparaia alone. Biochemical parameters , histopathological changes, and podocyte ultrastructure were analyzed. Western blotting was performed to determine the expression of cytoskeletal protein synaptopodin and mechanism-related proteins TRPC5, RAC1-GTP, and RAC1 in the kidney. Primary podocytes were isolated and cultured for three-dimensional imaging of foot processes, cytoskeletal fluorescence analysis, and TRPC5-RAC1 co-staining via immunofluorescence. ResultsCompared with the model group, Mahuang Fuzi Gancao Tang, Ephedrae Herba alone, and Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparaia alone increased serum albumin (ALB), decreased UPCR, reduced podocyte foot process fusion rate, upregulated synaptopodin expression, and downregulated TRPC5, RAC1-GTP, and RAC1 expression (P<0.05). Moreover, the interventions increased the phalloidin fluorescence area/field area ratio (P<0.01) and mean fluorescence intensity (P<0.05), while decreasing the proportion of TRPC5-RAC1 co-stained double-positive cells/total cells per field (P<0.01) in primary podocytes. ConclusionMahuang Fuzi Gancao Tang and its pungent single herbs, Ephedrae Herba and Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparaia, ameliorated podocyte injury in the model with PAN-induced TRPC5 overexpression by reducing proteinuria and suppressing the TRPC5-RAC1 feedforward loop-mediated podocyte cytoskeletal damage.
6.Digital study of IdebergⅡregional pelvic fracture anatomical plate based on 3D metal printing technology.
Yi ZHANG ; Jia-Kai ZHANG ; Jun-Long WU ; Yi ZHENG
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2025;38(3):293-297
OBJECTIVE:
To establish digital model of Ideberg typeⅡregional glenoid fracture anatomical plate with 3D metal printing technology.
METHODS:
The scapular imaging data of a 34-year-old healthy male volunteer were retrospectively selected. Mimics 15.01, NX 12.0 and other software were used to design Ideberg typeⅡ regional scapular fracture guide plate system. STL data were input into a metal 3D printer to print 1∶1 scapular model and anatomical plate of scapular pelvis with guide sleeve. The fit of the plate was tested in vitro and the accuracy of the screw position was evaluated by imaging. The printing time of scapular model, design of the nail path and making time of the anatomic guided plate were recorded.
RESULTS:
3D metal-printed Ideberg typeⅡ guide plate for scapular fracture fitted well to 3D printed scapular model, the locking screw was oriented accurately, and X-ray and CT showed good screw position. The printing time of scapula model, time of nail path design and special-shaped anatomical guide plate production were 52.0, 15.0 and 320 min, respectively.
CONCLUSION
Anatomical plates based on 3D metal printing technology could achieve good adhesion of Ideberg typeⅡ regional fractures and precise screw placement, providing a new and accurate surgical method for the treatment of Ideberg typeⅡ glenoid fractures.
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Printing, Three-Dimensional
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Male
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Adult
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Bone Plates
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Fractures, Bone/diagnostic imaging*
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Fracture Fixation, Internal/methods*
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Pelvic Bones/surgery*
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Metals
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Scapula/surgery*
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Models, Anatomic
7.Manual reduction combined with 3D printed small splint in treating humeral shaft fractures.
Qiang WANG ; Yan-Kui LENG ; Bo ZHAI ; Jia-Yi XU ; Geng-Sheng JI
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2025;38(4):364-370
OBJECTIVE:
To analyze the clinical efficacy of manual reduction combined with 3D printing small splint external fixation and synchronous manual reduction combined with traditional small splint external fixation in the treatment of humeral shaft.
METHODS:
Between January 2021 and December 2022, 40 patients with humeral shaft fractures were treated with 3D printing small splints and traditional small splints. They were divided into 3D group and traditional group according to different fixation methods. Among them, there were 15 males and 5 females in the 3D group, aged from 20 to 52 years old with an average of (36.3±15.6) years old. In the traditional group there were 17 males and 3 females, aged from16 to 51 years old with an average of (32.9±17.2) years old. The occurrence of complications, duration of fracture healing, rate of fracture healing, subjective evaluation scores for brace comfort at 1 week and 4 weeks, as well as the Constant-Murley shoulder function score and Mayo elbow function score at 8 weeks and 16 weeks were compared between the two groups.
RESULTS:
All patients were followed up for 16 weeks. The 3D group did not experience any complications, while there were two cases of complications in the traditional group. However, this difference was not found to be statistically significant (χ2=2.105, P=0.146). The fracture healing time of the 3D group (90.1±4.5) days was significantly shorter compared to that of the traditional group (93.3±3.8) days (P<0.05). The subjective evaluation scores for brace comfort in the 3D group (53.7±2.3) points and (62.8±1.1) points were significantly higher than those in the traditional group (45.6±2.4) points and (52.3±1.4) points at 1 and 4 weeks after reduction (P<0.05). After 8 weeks of reduction, the Constant-Murley shoulder function score in the 3D group was(68.1±5.3) points, which demonstrated a statistically significant improvement compared to the traditional group(54.3±4.9) points (P<0.05). However, at 16 weeks post-reduction, there were no significant differences observed between the two groups (P>0.05). The Mayo elbow function score of the 3D group (84.1±7.5) points was significantly superior to that of the traditional group (79.5±6.8) points at 8 weeks post-reduction (P<0.05). However, there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups at 16 weeks post-reduction (P>0.05).
CONCLUSION
For humeral shaft fractures with conservative treatment indications, manual reduction combined with 3D printed small splints is a good choice for treatment. The patient's comfort level is higher, which can not only reduce the occurrence of complications, but also improve the fracture healing rate and joint function to a certain extent, and improve the patient's quality of life.
Humans
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Female
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Male
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Adult
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Middle Aged
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Humeral Fractures/physiopathology*
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Printing, Three-Dimensional
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Splints
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Adolescent
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Young Adult
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Fracture Healing
8.Progress in investigating astrocyte heterogeneity after spinal cord injury based on single-cell sequencing technology.
Lei DU ; Yan-Jun ZHANG ; Tie-Feng GUO ; Lin-Zhao LUO ; Ping-Yi MA ; Jia-Ming LI ; Sheng TAN
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2025;38(5):544-548
In recent years, the study of single-cell transcriptome sequencing technology in the heterogeneity of astrocytes (astrocytes) after spinal cord injury (SCI) has provided new perspectives on post-traumatic nerve regeneration and repair. To provide a review on the research progress of single-cell sequencing technology in astrocytes after spinal cord injury (SCI), and to more comprehensively and deeply elaborate the application of single-cell sequencing technology in the field of astrocytes after SCI. Single-cell sequencing technology can analyse the transcriptomes of individual cells in a high-throughput manner, thus revealing fine differences in cell types and states. By using single-cell sequencing technology, the heterogeneity of astrocytes after SCI and their association with nerve regeneration and repair were revealed. In conclusion, the application of single-cell sequencing technology provides an important tool to reveal the heterogeneity of astrocytes after SCI, to further explore the mechanisms of astrocytes in SCI, and to develop intervention strategies targeting their regulatory mechanisms in order to improve the therapeutic efficacy of SCI. The discovery of changes in astrocyte transcriptome dynamics has improved researchers' understanding of spinal cord injury lesion progression and provided new insights into the treatment of spinal cord injury at different time points. To date, all of these findings need to be validated by more basic research and sufficient clinical trials. In the future, single-cell sequencing technology, through interdisciplinary collaboration with bioinformatics, computer science, tissue engineering, and clinical medicine, is expected to open a new window for the treatment of spinal cord injury.
Spinal Cord Injuries/metabolism*
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Astrocytes/cytology*
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Single-Cell Analysis/methods*
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Humans
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Animals
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Transcriptome
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Nerve Regeneration
9.Protective effect of sub-hypothermic mechanical perfusion combined with membrane lung oxygenation on a yorkshire model of brain injury after traumatic blood loss.
Xiang-Yu SONG ; Yang-Hui DONG ; Zhi-Bo JIA ; Lei-Jia CHEN ; Meng-Yi CUI ; Yan-Jun GUAN ; Bo-Yao YANG ; Si-Ce WANG ; Sheng-Feng CHEN ; Peng-Kai LI ; Heng CHEN ; Hao-Chen ZUO ; Zhan-Cheng YANG ; Wen-Jing XU ; Ya-Qun ZHAO ; Jiang PENG
Chinese Journal of Traumatology 2025;28(6):469-476
PURPOSE:
To investigate the protective effect of sub-hypothermic mechanical perfusion combined with membrane lung oxygenation on ischemic hypoxic injury of yorkshire brain tissue caused by traumatic blood loss.
METHODS:
This article performed a random controlled trial. Brain tissue of 7 yorkshire was selected and divided into the sub-low temperature anterograde machine perfusion group (n = 4) and the blank control group (n = 3) using the random number table method. A yorkshire model of brain tissue injury induced by traumatic blood loss was established. Firstly, the perfusion temperature and blood oxygen saturation were monitored in real-time during the perfusion process. The number of red blood cells, hemoglobin content, NA+, K+, and Ca2+ ions concentrations and pH of the perfusate were detected. Following perfusion, we specifically examined the parietal lobe to assess its water content. The prefrontal cortex and hippocampus were then dissected for histological evaluation, allowing us to investigate potential regional differences in tissue injury. The blank control group was sampled directly before perfusion. All statistical analyses and graphs were performed using GraphPad Prism 8.0 Student t-test. All tests were two-sided, and p value of less than 0.05 was considered to indicate statistical significance.
RESULTS:
The contents of red blood cells and hemoglobin during perfusion were maintained at normal levels but more red blood cells were destroyed 3 h after the perfusion. The blood oxygen saturation of the perfusion group was maintained at 95% - 98%. NA+ and K+ concentrations were normal most of the time during perfusion but increased significantly at about 4 h. The Ca2+ concentration remained within the normal range at each period. Glucose levels were slightly higher than the baseline level. The pH of the perfusion solution was slightly lower at the beginning of perfusion, and then gradually increased to the normal level. The water content of brain tissue in the sub-low and docile perfusion group was 78.95% ± 0.39%, which was significantly higher than that in the control group (75.27% ± 0.55%, t = 10.49, p < 0.001), and the difference was statistically significant. Compared with the blank control group, the structure and morphology of pyramidal neurons in the prefrontal cortex and CA1 region of the hippocampal gyrus were similar, and their integrity was better. The structural integrity of granulosa neurons was destroyed and cell edema increased in the perfusion group compared with the blank control group. Immunofluorescence staining for glail fibrillary acidic protein and Iba1, markers of glial cells, revealed well-preserved cell structures in the perfusion group. While there were indications of abnormal cellular activity, the analysis showed no significant difference in axon thickness or integrity compared to the 1-h blank control group.
CONCLUSIONS
Mild hypothermic machine perfusion can improve ischemia and hypoxia injury of yorkshire brain tissue caused by traumatic blood loss and delay the necrosis and apoptosis of yorkshire brain tissue by continuous oxygen supply, maintaining ion homeostasis and reducing tissue metabolism level.
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Perfusion/methods*
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Disease Models, Animal
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Brain Injuries/etiology*
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Swine
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Male
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Hypothermia, Induced/methods*
10.Application of genome tagging technology in elucidating the function of sperm-specific protein 411 (Ssp411).
Xue-Hai ZHOU ; Min-Min HUA ; Jia-Nan TANG ; Bang-Guo WU ; Xue-Mei WANG ; Chang-Gen SHI ; Yang YANG ; Jun WU ; Bin WU ; Bao-Li ZHANG ; Yi-Si SUN ; Tian-Cheng ZHANG ; Hui-Juan SHI
Asian Journal of Andrology 2025;27(1):120-128
The genome tagging project (GTP) plays a pivotal role in addressing a critical gap in the understanding of protein functions. Within this framework, we successfully generated a human influenza hemagglutinin-tagged sperm-specific protein 411 (HA-tagged Ssp411) mouse model. This model is instrumental in probing the expression and function of Ssp411. Our research revealed that Ssp411 is expressed in the round spermatids, elongating spermatids, elongated spermatids, and epididymal spermatozoa. The comprehensive examination of the distribution of Ssp411 in these germ cells offers new perspectives on its involvement in spermiogenesis. Nevertheless, rigorous further inquiry is imperative to elucidate the precise mechanistic underpinnings of these functions. Ssp411 is not detectable in metaphase II (MII) oocytes, zygotes, or 2-cell stage embryos, highlighting its intricate role in early embryonic development. These findings not only advance our understanding of the role of Ssp411 in reproductive physiology but also significantly contribute to the overarching goals of the GTP, fostering groundbreaking advancements in the fields of spermiogenesis and reproductive biology.
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Mice
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Spermatids/metabolism*
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Spermatogenesis/physiology*
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Spermatozoa/metabolism*
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Thioredoxins/genetics*

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