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Table 2 Dowregulated genes in the cluster containing AZFc deleted samples as classified on the basis of their main biological functions.

From: Testis transcriptome analysis in male infertility: new insight on the pathogenesis of oligo-azoospermia in cases with and without AZFc microdeletion

General biological function

Specific biological function

Downregulated genes in AZFc deleted patients cluster

Cellular development

Spermatogenesis

AFF4, CCT6B, CRISP2, DDX25, FKBP6, KIF6, PRM2, SPAG6, TNP1, TSGA10

Reproductive system development and function

Fertilization

CLGN, DAZ1, TNP1, PCSK4

 

Mass of testis

ARL4A, PTDSS2