TABLE 2.
Differentially highly expressed mRNA related to spermatogenesis.
| Gene name | log2 (fold change) | P-value | Function |
| RSPH1 | 1.89 | 0.02 | May play an important role in male meiosis |
| SPATA4 | 1.27 | 0.04 | Spermatogenesis-associated 4; may play a role in apoptosis regulation |
| CAPZA3 | 1.93 | 0.01 | May play a role in the morphogenesis of spermatid |
| LRRC18 | 1.24 | 0.04 | May be involved in the regulation of spermatogenesis and sperm maturation |
| SEPP1 | –1.03 | 0.01 | May supply selenium to the testis |
| TSSK6 | 1.86 | 0.02 | Required for sperm production and function |
| RNF141 | 1.03 | 0.01 | May be involved in spermatogenesis |
| ODF2 | – | 0.01 | Seems to be a major component of sperm tail outer dense fibers |
| KCNU1 | 1.22 | 0.03 | Testis-specific potassium channel |
| CCDC42 | 1.13 | 0.04 | Required for sperm development |