[Expression of Bax and Bcl-2 gene in rat testis tissues induced by testicular denervation].
OBJECTIVE
To detect the changes of the expression of Bax and Bcl-2 gene in the denervated testis, and to explore the possible mechanisms underlying the apoptosis of germ cells induced by testicular denervation at the genetic translation level.


METHODS
Eighteen mature SD rats (350-375 g) were equally divided into 3 groups: a sham operation group( SO) , a superior spermatic nerve group (SSN) and an inferior spermatic nerve group (ISN) , and the latter two received bilateral surgical removal of the superior spermatic nerve and the inferior spermatic nerve, respectively. The animals were killed I month after the operation. ISH SP-method was used to detect the expression of Bax and Bcl-2 protein.


RESULTS
Significant up-regulation of Bax protein was detected in both the treatment groups 1 month after surgery( P <0. 05) , and the level of Bcl-2 protein remained unchanged.


CONCLUSIONS
Bax gene is involved in the apoptosis of germ cells induced by testicular denervation.
Gong
Yong-guang
YG
Department of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029 China. gongyongguang@sohu.com
Yang
Yu-ru
YR
Zhagn
Wei
W
Gu
Min
M
Yin
Chang-jun
CJ
D000818:Animals; D017209:Apoptosis; D003714:Denervation; D007985:Leydig Cells / Q000378:metabolism; D008297:Male; D019253:Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-2 / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D051381:Rats; D017207:Rats, Sprague-Dawley; D013093:Spermatogonia / Q000378:metabolism; D013737:Testis / Q000294:innervation* / Q000378:metabolism*; D051028:bcl-2-Associated X Protein / Q000096:biosynthesis*
C494828:Bax protein, rat; D019253:Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-2; D051028:bcl-2-Associated X Protein