Single nucleus RNA sequencing reveals testosterone replacement therapy-associated multicellular remodelling of skeletal muscle in hypogonadal men with Klinefelter Syndrome
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2026
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Klinefelter syndrome (KS) is characterized by hypogonadism, resulting in metabolic disturbances and altered body composition, including reduced muscle mass. Although testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is a standard treatment, its effects on skeletal muscle remain incompletely understood. METHODS: Single-nucleus RNA-sequencing was applied to vastus lateralis biopsies from patients with KS (n = 4), collected at the time of diagnosis and again after one year of TRT. Reference material was retrieved from age-matched male controls (n = 4). We profiled nuclear transcriptomes across ten cell types residing within the skeletal muscle. RESULTS: At diagnosis, sex hormone measurements confirmed hypogonadism in the untreated KS group. One year of TRT effectively normalized serum testosterone and reduced LH and FSH levels. Furthermore, three in four KS patients gained muscle mass.We obtained transcriptomic data from 81,786 individual nuclei. At baseline, untreated KS muscle exhibited pervasive transcriptional reprogramming with indications of changes to myogenic differentiation and heightened fibrotic, adipogenic, and inflammatory transcriptomic profiles. Pseudotime trajectory analysis indicated altered progression from muscle stem to progenitor states. After TRT, gene expression shifted toward gene-patterns linked to improved structural integrity, regeneration, and vascular remodelling. Nevertheless, a substantial KS-specific signature persisted including increased inflammatory signalling. CONCLUSION: In this exploratory pilot study, TRT was associated with a shift toward a more pro-regenerative skeletal muscle transcriptional environment in patients with KS, though only partially mitigating some of the adverse effects of long-standing hypogonadism and KS.
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| Authors | Emma B. Johannsen, Lukas Ochsner Reynaud Ridder, Agnete Nørgaard Schou, Jakob Wang, Jean Farup, Lin Lin, Jesper Just, Claus Højbjerg Gravholt |
| Journal | the journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism |
| Year | 2026 |
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10.1210/clinem/dgag240
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