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This study utilized CD49f-MACS and matrix selection techniques to isolate SSCs from mouse testicular samples. The molecular profile of the selected SSCs was analyzed through immunocytochemistry, gene ontology enrichment, weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA), and single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq). Additionally, protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks were constructed to identify key regulatory factors in SSC maintenance and differentiation. The selected SSCs exhibited a distinct molecular signature, with high expression of Dazl, Pou5f1 (Oct4), Gfra1, Nanog, and Kit. The Kit gene (c-kit) emerged as a crucial regulator of SSC differentiation, strongly associated with retinoic acid (RA)-mediated signaling pathways. Co-expression analysis revealed significant interactions between Kit, Nmyc, and other pluripotency-associated genes, highlighting its role in SSC development. Furthermore, single-cell RNA sequencing confirmed the dynamic expression of Kit during SSC differentiation and early meiosis initiation. Our findings underscore the pivotal role of Kit in spermatogenesis, reinforcing its potential as a therapeutic target for treating male infertility. The study also provides a comprehensive molecular framework for understanding SSC biology, with implications for regenerative medicine, fertility preservation, and <jats:italic>in vitro<\/jats:italic> gametogenesis. 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