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6 important genes for male sexual differentiation

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SRY, SF-1, SOX-9, WT-1, GATA-4, FGF-9

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SRY location

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Distal p-arm of Y (adjacent to psuedoautosomal region)

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SRY function

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Activates genes that promote testis development

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SRY associated pathology

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• XY: Pure gonadal dysgenesis (Swyer syndrome); female phenotype • XX+SRY: XX testicular or ovotesticular DSD (de la Chapelle syndrome)

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SRY stands for:

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Sex-determining Region Y chromosome

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SF-1 stand for:

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Steroidogenic factor 1, a nuclear “orphan receptor”

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SF-1 gene & location

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Encoded by NR5A1 gene (q-arm of chromosome 9)

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SF-1 function

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Binds and activates the SRY promoter

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SF-1 associated pathology

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Gain-of-function mutations that cause inappropriate activation of testicular pathways in the XX gonad; described in ~10-20% of XX testicular or ovotesticular DSD cases

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SOX-9 location

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“gene desert on 17q24”

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SOX-9 function

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Encodes a transcription factor that functions downstream of SRY and is both necessary and sufficient for testicular development; “SOX-9 is the most likely SRY target gene; virtually all male-female sex reversal can be explained by failure to generate sufficient levels of SOX-9 to promote positive feedback loops”

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SOX-9 associated pathology

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Deficiency -> skeletal malformation syndrome campomelic dysplasia, cleft palate, and autosomal sex reversal (in XY: pure gonadal dysgenesis, female phenotype)

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WT-1 stands for:

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Wilms’ tumor protein

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WT-1 location

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Encoded by the WT1 gene on chromosome 11p

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WT-1 function

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Transcription factors that can activate promoter of SRY

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WT-1 associated pathology

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Denys–Drash syndrome (DDS) characterized by gonadal dysgenesis, nephropathy, and Wilms’ tumor vs Frasier syndrome = gonadoblastoma, instead of Wilms’ tumor

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GATA-4 location

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P-arm of chromosome 8

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GATA-4 function

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Synergizes with WT-1; transcription factors that can activate promoter of SRY

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GATA-4 associated pathology

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In mice, mutation leads to a block in testis development and a down-regulation of SRY

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FGF-9 stands for:

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Fibroblast growth factor

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FGF-9 locations

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Q-arm chromosome 13

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FGF-9 function

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Once activated by SOX9, it is responsible for forming a feedforward loop with Sox9, increasing the levels of both genes. It forms a positive feedback loop upregulating SOX9, while simultaneously inactivating the female Wnt4 signaling pathway

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FGF-9 associated pathology

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Mice lacking the homolog gene displayed a male-to-female sex reversal phenotype

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3 important genes for female sexual differentiation

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DAX-1, WNT-4, RSPO-1

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DAX-1 stands for:
Dosage sensitive adrenal hypoplasia
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DAX-1 gene & location
Encoded by the NR0B1 gene; p-arm of X chromosome
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DAX-1 function
DAX1 -\> antagonizes SF1 -\> SF1 and SOX9 off -\> inhibition of male pathway and WNT 4 activation (expressed only in XX gonads); induces ovarian development
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DAX-1 associated pathology
• Duplications (gain-of-function) cause gonadal dysgenesis (inhibiting activity of NR5A1/SF1) • Loss-of-function: • X-linked adrenal hypoplasia/insufficiency (males) • Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism; delayed puberty (females)
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WNT-4 stands for:
Wingless family of genes
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WNT-4 location
P-arm of chromosome 1
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WNT-4 function
Required for female sex development; absence required for male sexual development
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WNT-4 associated pathology
• Deficiency: androgen excess, no uterus • Loss-of-function: autosomal recessive SERKAL syndrome (sex reversal with dysgenesis of kidneys, adrenals, and lungs)
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RSPO-1 stands for:
R-spondin 1
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RSPO-1 location
P-arm of chromosome 1
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RSPO-1 function
Interacts with WNT4 in female sexual development
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RSPO-1 associated pathology
Loss-of-function -\> AR testicular or ovotesticular DSD + palmoplantar hyperkeratosis
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5 important genes for folliculogenesis
FOXL-2, BMP-15, GDF-9, C-kit, Neurotrophins
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FOXL-2 stands for:
Forkhead box protein L2
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FOXL-2 location
Q-arm chromosome 3
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FOXL-2 function
Essential for granulosa cell differentiation (GCs never change to a cuboidal shape)
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FOXL-2 associated pathology
Causes blepharophimosis/ptosis/epicanthus-inversus syndrome; affects eyelid and causes premature ovarian failure
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BMP-15 stands for:
Bone morphogenetic protein 15
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BMP-15 location
P-arm of X chromosome
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BMP-15 function
• Promotion of growth and maturation of ovarian follicles, starting from the primary follicle • Regulates sensitivity of GCs to FSH (contributes to determining how many eggs are ovulated) • Prevention of GC apoptosis • Promotes developmental competence of oocytes
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BMP-15 associated pathology
Mutations have been identified in a small number of women with idiopathic POI
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GDF-9 stands for:
Growth/differentiation factor 0
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GDF-9 location
Q-arm of chromosome 5
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GDF-9 function
Signals via serine-threonine kinase receptors, produced by oocytes in primary and larger follicles but absent in primordial follicles
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GDF-9 associated pathology
Mutation in mice prevents follicle development beyond primary stage and absence of thecal markers, and eventual oocyte death
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C-kit stands for:
Kit-ligand
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C-kit location
Q-arm chromosome 12
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C-kit function
Expressed on GCs of growing follicles; primordial germ cells survival during migration to gonads
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C-kit associated pathology
Mutations lead to failure of follicular growth beyond primary stage
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Neurotrophins involved in folliculogenesis (5)
NGF, BDNF, NT-3, neurotrophin 4/5
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Neurotrophin function
Exert their actions via binding to high affinity trans membrane tyrosine kinase receptors. Promote early proliferation of ovarian mesenchymal cells during early follicular assembly.
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What does SHOX stand for?
Short stature homeobox-containing gene
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Where is SHOX located?
Pseudoautosomal region (PAR1) of the X chromosome (Xp22.33) and Y chromosome
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What does SHOX gene do?
Homeobox gene - helps to regulate development
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What does a mutation in SHOX gene cause?
Haploinsufficiency (due to single X chromosome) = cause of short stature in women with Turner’s Extra copies of SHOX may be a cause of the increased stature seen in other sex chromosome aneuploidy conditions such as triple X, XYY, Klinefelter
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Where is KAL-1 located?
p-arm of X chromosome; encodes Anosmin 1 protein
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What is the function of KAL-1?
Part of fibronectin family, responsible for cell adhesion and protease inhibition
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What is the associated pathology of KAL-1?
X-linked Kallman’s syndrome (failure of olfactory and GnRH neuronal migration)
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Where is FGFR1 (KAL-2) located?
p-arm of chromosome 8
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What is the funciton of FGFR1 (KAL-2)?
Essential for development and organization of mesoderm-derived tissues and MSK system
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What is the pathology associated with FGFR1 (KAL-2)?
Associated Pathology: Autosomal dominant Kallman’s syndrome (~10% of Kallman’s cases)
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Where is PROK2 (KAL-4)/prokineticin-2 located?
p-arm of chromosome 3
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What is the function of PROK2 (KAL-4) (prokineticin-2)?
Important for neurogenesis
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What is the pathology associated with PROK2 (KAL-4) (prokineticin-2)?
Autosomal recessive Kallman’s syndrome; can be normosmic or anosmic
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Where is FMR-1 (fragile X mental retardation 1) located?
q-arm of X chromosome (terminal end)
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What is the function of FMR-1 (fragile X mental retardation 1)?
Essential for normal cognitive development and female reproductive function
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What is the associated pathology with FMR-1 (fragile X mental retardation 1)?
Associated Pathology: \>200 CGG repeats -\> POI vs Fragile-X associated tremor/ataxia (men after 50)
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Where is AZF located?
q-arm of Y chromosome
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What is the function of AZF?
Involved in spermatogenesis
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What pathology is associated with AZF?
Deletions in the AZF (azospermia factor) A (“awful”) or B (“bad”) typically result in azoospermia Deletions in AZF C region cause infertility of varying severity, ranging from oligospermia to azoospermia 25% have small testicular volume
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Where is KISS1R (kisspeptin) located?
q-arm of chromosome 1
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What is the pathology associated with KISS1R (kisspeptin)?
Associated Pathology: Gain-of-function mutation in KISS1 (or receptor KISS1-R) -\> precocious puberty; loss-of-function mutation -\> hypo-hypo
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What is the function of KISS1R (kisspeptin)?
Initiating secretion of GnRH at puberty
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Where is PIT-1 (Pituitary-specific positive transcription factor 1) located?
p-arm chromosome 3
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Where is GNAS (Guanine Nucleotide binding protein, Alpha Stimulating activity polypeptide) located?
q-arm chromosome 20
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What is the function of GNAS (Guanine Nucleotide binding protein, Alpha Stimulating activity polypeptide)?
Somatic mutation of the alpha subunit of the Gs protein (GNAS) activates adenylyl cyclase -\> constitutively active adenylate cyclase converting ATP to cAMP -\> activation of protein kinase A
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What is the associated pathology with GNAS (Guanine Nucleotide binding protein, Alpha Stimulating activity polypeptide)?
Associated Pathology: McCune-Albright Syndrome - triad of peripheral precocious puberty, irregular café-au-lait ("coast of Maine") skin pigmentation, and fibrous dysplasia of bone
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What is the function of PIT-1 (Pituitary-specific positive transcription factor 1)?
Transcription factor necessary for growth and differentiation of anterior pituitary cells; necessary for regulation of genes encoding PRL, GH, and TSH
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What is the pathology associated with PIT-1 (Pituitary-specific positive transcription factor 1)?
Associated Pathology: see PROP-1 From PROP-1: "Inactivating mutation -\> deficiencies in LH, FSH, GH, PRL and TSH; most likely cause of hypogonadotropic hypogonadism"
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Where is PROP-1 (Homeobox protein prophet of PIT-1) located?
q-arm of chromosome 5
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What is the function of PROP-1 (Homeobox protein prophet of PIT-1)?
Transcription factor that regulates expression of PIT-1
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What is the pathology associated with PROP-1 (Homeobox protein prophet of PIT-1)?
Associated Pathology: Inactivating mutation -\> deficiencies in LH, FSH, GH, PRL and TSH; most likely cause of hypogonadotropic hypogonadism

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