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Microsurgical Obstruction of Testes Fusion in Spodoptera litura.

Authors: Xiaolin, He; Qianqian, Ma; Baozhu, Jian; Yucheng, Liu; Qiong, Wu; Meixin, Chen; Qili, Feng; +2 Authors

Microsurgical Obstruction of Testes Fusion in Spodoptera litura.

Abstract

Instead of using genetic methods like RNA interference (RNAi) and clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)/CRISPR-associated endonuclease Cas9, a physical barrier was microsurgically inserted between the testes of Spodoptera litura to study the impact of this microsurgery on its growth and reproduction. After inserting aluminum foil between the testes, insect molting during metamorphosis proceeded normally. Insect growth and development were not remarkably altered; however, the number of sperm bundles changed if testes fusion was stopped by the microsurgery. These findings imply that blocking testicular fusion can influence male reproduction capability. The method can be further applied to interrupt communication between organs to study the function of specific signaling pathways. Compared to conventional surgery, microsurgery only requires freezing anesthetization, which is preferable to carbon dioxide anesthetization. Microsurgery also minimizes the surgery site area and facilitates wound healing. However, the selection of materials with specific functions needs further investigation. Avoiding tissue injury is crucial when making incisions during the operation.

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Keywords

Gene Editing, Male, Testis, Animals, CRISPR-Cas Systems, Spodoptera, Endonucleases, Spermatozoa

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