Ketoconazole Contributes to Cryptorchidism Outcome Via Modulating Testicular Macrophage Trem2

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Drug
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Reduced hormone insulin-like 3, exclusively secreted by Leydig cells, has been identified as the recognized mechanism for cryptorchidism. Testicular macrophages residing in the testicular interstitium were thought to play a vital role in maintaining hormone secretion of Leydig cells. However, the contribution of macrophages to cryptorchidism remained poorly understood. Here, after 14 days of ketoconazole treatment, levels of both Trem2 and insulin-like 3 significantly decrease in human embryonic testes compared to the untreated control group. Conversely, 14 days of luteinizing hormone stimulation lead to elevated levels of Trem2 and insulin-like 3 in the testes compared to the untreated control group. Additionally, researchers find a positive correlation between Trem2 and insulin-like 3 expression in a human ex vivo tissue culture model. In summary, the study will propose Trem2 as a novel target for maintaining normal testicular descent by regulating the testicular immune microenvironment.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Male
Minimum Age: 1 month
Maximum Age: 3 months
Healthy Volunteers: t
View:

• 1\. Termination of pregnancy is not related to the health of the fetus.

• 2\. The fetus is intact in development and free of malformations and abnormalities.

• 3\. Estimation of gestational age based on parietal-rump length must be between 8 and 13 weeks of gestation.

Locations
Other Locations
China
Affiliated hospital of nantong university
RECRUITING
Nantong
Contact Information
Primary
Wenliang Ge
gewl@ntu.edu.cn
13962854122
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-02-03
Estimated Completion Date: 2024-12-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 10
Treatments
Experimental: Intact aborted fetal testicular tissue treated with ketoconazole
A fetal developmental stage is precisely determined. Then, fetal tissues are extracted for in vitro cultivation. Intact aborted fetal testicular tissues are cultured in a medium containing 10-6 mol/L ketoconazole, which is the injectable solution powder. Ketoconazole is administered starting on the first day and then every other day, for a total of 7 times over the 14-day in vitro culture period.
Experimental: Intact aborted fetal testicular tissue treated with luteinizing hormone
A fetal developmental stage is precisely determined. Then, fetal tissues are extracted for in vitro cultivation. Intact aborted fetal testicular tissues are cultured in a medium containing 1 IU/mL luteinizing hormone, which is the injectable solution powder. Luteinizing hormone is administered starting on the first day and then every other day, for a total of 7 times over the 14-day in vitro culture period.
No_intervention: Intact aborted fetal testicular tissue treated with none
A fetal developmental stage is precisely determined. Then, fetal tissues are extracted for in vitro cultivation. Intact aborted fetal testicular tissues are cultured in a medium.
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Sponsors
Leads: Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University

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