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Genetically-biased fertilization in APOBEC1 complementation factor (A1cf) mutant mice.

Naoki Hirose¹, Genevieve Blanchet¹, Yasuhiro Yamauchi¹

¹Institute for Biogenesis Research, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, USA.

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Fertilization bias is influenced by sperm genetics, not just environment. APOBEC1 complementation factor (A1cf) gene mutations in mice reveal intrinsic gamete factors affecting fertilization success.

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Area of Science:

Reproductive Biology
Genetics
Molecular Biology

Background:

Gamete combination is typically random through meiosis and recombination.
Fertilization can be non-random, influenced by gamete genetics or reproductive tract conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine if non-random fertilization is due to intrinsic gamete factors or environmental influences.
To investigate the mechanism of biased fertilization involving the A1cf gene.

Main Methods:

In vitro fertilization (IVF) using mice with mutant and wild-type A1cf alleles.
Analysis of transcriptome data to identify A1cf transcript localization and function.

Main Results:

Significant fertilization bias favoring mutant heterozygotes was observed.
A1cf transcripts and targets are localized in spermatids, enriched for functions in meiosis, fertilization, RNA stability, translation, and mitochondria.
Bias is primarily dependent on sperm and oocyte genetics, with minimal environmental impact.

Conclusions:

Intrinsic genetic factors within gametes, specifically related to A1cf, drive fertilization bias.
A1cf's role in sequestering mRNA targets in spermatids creates functional gamete differences, allowing for haploid selection.
IVF provides a model to study gamete preference and non-Mendelian inheritance for A1cf and other genes.