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Chang C, He X, Di R, Wang X, Han M, Liang C, Chu M. Thyroid transcriptomic profiling reveals the differential regulation of lncRNA and mRNA related to prolificacy in Small Tail Han sheep with FecB++ genotype. Anim Biotechnol 2024; 35:2254568. [PMID: 37694839 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2023.2254568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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The thyroid gland is an important endocrine gland in animals, which mainly secretes thyroid hormones and acts on various organs of the body. Long-chain non-coding RNA (lncRNA) plays an important role in animal reproduction. However, there is still a lack of understanding of their expression patterns and potential roles in the thyroid of Small Tail Han (STH) sheep. In this study, RNA-seq was used to examine the transcriptome expression patterns of lncRNAs and mRNAs in the follicular phase (ww_FT) and luteal phase (ww_LT) in FecB++ genotype STH Sheep. A total of 17,217 lncRNAs and 39,112 mRNAs were identified including 96 differentially expressed lncRNAs (DELs) and 1054 differentially expressed mRNAs (DEGs). Functional analysis of genes with significant differences in expression level showed that these genes could be enriched in Ras signalling pathway, hedgehog (HH) signalling pathway, ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters and other signalling pathways related to animal reproduction. In addition, through correlation analysis for lncRNA-mRNA co-expression and network construction, we found that LNC_009115 and LNC_005796 trans target NIK-related kinase (NRK) and poly(A)-specific ribonuclease (PARN). LNC_007189 and LNC_002045 trans target progesterone-induced blocking factor 1 (PIBF1), LNC_009013 trans targets small mothers against decapentaplegic (SMAD1) are related to animal reproduction. These genes add new resources for elucidating the regulatory mechanisms of reproduction in sheep with different reproductive cycles of the FecB++ genotype STH sheep.
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- Cheng Chang
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, China
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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Yildirim RM, Seli E. Mitochondria as therapeutic targets in assisted reproduction. Hum Reprod 2024:deae170. [PMID: 39066614 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deae170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2024] [Revised: 06/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Mitochondria are essential organelles with specialized functions, which play crucial roles in energy production, calcium homeostasis, and programmed cell death. In oocytes, mitochondrial populations are inherited maternally and are vital for developmental competence. Dysfunction in mitochondrial quality control mechanisms can lead to reproductive failure. Due to their central role in oocyte and embryo development, mitochondria have been investigated as potential diagnostic and therapeutic targets in assisted reproduction. Pharmacological agents that target mitochondrial function and show promise in improving assisted reproduction outcomes include antioxidant coenzyme Q10 and mitoquinone, mammalian target of rapamycin signaling pathway inhibitor rapamycin, and nicotinamide mononucleotide. Mitochondrial replacement therapies (MRTs) offer solutions for infertility and mitochondrial disorders. Autologous germline mitochondrial energy transfer initially showed promise but failed to demonstrate significant benefits in clinical trials. Maternal spindle transfer (MST) and pronuclear transfer hold potential for preventing mitochondrial disease transmission and improving oocyte quality. Clinical trials of MST have shown promising outcomes, but larger studies are needed to confirm safety and efficacy. However, ethical and legislative challenges complicate the widespread implementation of MRTs.
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- Raziye Melike Yildirim
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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Jeong PS, Kang HG, Song BS, Kim SU, Sim BW, Lee S. Restoration of Developmental Competence in Low-Quality Porcine Cumulus–Oocyte Complexes through the Supplementation of Sonic Hedgehog Protein during In Vitro Maturation. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:ani13061001. [PMID: 36978542 PMCID: PMC10044085 DOI: 10.3390/ani13061001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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The sonic hedgehog (SHH) pathway is an important signaling pathway for mammalian ovarian folliculogenesis and oocyte maturation. A previous study demonstrated that low-quality porcine cumulus–oocyte complexes (COCs) have low developmental competence, with lower SHH signaling protein expression before and after in vitro maturation (IVM) than high-quality COCs. However, there is no reported evidence on the restorative effects of SHH protein supplementation during the IVM of low-quality porcine COCs. Therefore, this study investigated the effects of SHH protein supplementation on the IVM of low-quality porcine COCs, as assessed by brilliant cresyl blue (BCB) staining. To examine this, we designed four groups: (i) BCB− (low-quality), (ii) BCB− + SHH, (iii) BCB+ (high-quality), and (iv) BCB+ + SHH. While the supplementation of SHH protein with high-quality COCs had no effect, supplementation with low-quality COCs significantly improved cumulus cell expansion, metaphase II rate, and subsequent embryo development following parthenogenetic activation. Our results provide the first evidence that the low developmental competence of low-quality porcine COCs can be improved by supplementation with the SHH protein. These results indicate that an active SHH signaling pathway is required for the acquisition of developmental competence in porcine COCs.
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- Pil-Soo Jeong
- Futuristic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju 28116, Republic of Korea
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- Futuristic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju 28116, Republic of Korea
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- Futuristic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju 28116, Republic of Korea
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- Futuristic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju 28116, Republic of Korea
- Department of Functional Genomics, KRIBB School of Bioscience, Korea University of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34113, Republic of Korea
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- Futuristic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Cheongju 28116, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Theriogenology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea
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Resveratrol Inhibits Activation of Microglia after Stroke through Triggering Translocation of Smo to Primary Cilia. J Pers Med 2023; 13:jpm13020268. [PMID: 36836502 PMCID: PMC9961736 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13020268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Activated microglia act as a double-edged sword for stroke. In the acute phase of stroke, activated microglia might deteriorate neurological function. Therefore, it is of great clinical transforming potential to explore drugs or methods that can inhibit abnormal activation of microglia in the acute phase of stroke to improve neurological function after stroke. Resveratrol has a potential effect of regulating microglial activation and anti-inflammation. However, the molecular mechanism of resveratrol-inhibiting microglial activation has not been fully clarified. Smoothened (Smo) belongs to the Hedgehog (Hh) signaling pathway. Smo activation is the critical step that transmits the Hh signal across the primary cilia to the cytoplasm. Moreover, activated Smo can improve neurological function via regulating oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis, neurogenesis, oligodendrogenesis, axonal remodeling, and so on. More studies have indicated that resveratrol can activate Smo. However, it is currently unknown whether resveratrol inhibits microglial activation via Smo. Therefore, in this study, N9 microglia in vitro and mice in vivo were used to investigate whether resveratrol inhibited microglial activation after oxygen-glucose deprivation/reoxygenation (OGD/R) or middle cerebral artery occlusion/reperfusion (MCAO/R) injury and improved functional outcome via triggering translocation of Smo in primary cilia. We definitively found that microglia had primary cilia; resveratrol partially inhibited activation and inflammation of microglia, improved functional outcome after OGD/R and MCAO/R injury, and triggered translocation of Smo to primary cilia. On the contrary, Smo antagonist cyclopamine canceled the above effects of resveratrol. The study suggested that Smo receptor might be a therapeutic target of resveratrol for contributing to inhibit microglial activation in the acute phase of stroke.
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Yao Y, Chen Z, Zhang T, Tang M. Adverse reproductive and developmental consequences of quantum dots. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 213:113666. [PMID: 35697086 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Quantum dots (QDs), with a size of 1-10 nm, are luminescent semiconductor nanocrystals characterized by a shell-core structure. Notably, QDs have potential application in bioimaging owing to their higher fluorescence performance than conventional fluorescent dyes. To date, QDs has been widely used in photovoltaic devices, supercapacitors, electrocatalysis, photocatalysis. In recent years, scientists have focused on whether the use of QDs can interfere with the reproductive and developmental processes of organisms, resulting in serious population and community problems. In this study, we first analyze the possible reproductive and development toxicity of QDs. Next, we summarize the possible mechanisms underlying QDs' interference with reproduction and development, including oxidative stress, altered gametogenesis and fetal development gene expression, autophagy and apoptosis, and release of metal ions. Thereafter, we highlight some potential aspects that can be used to eliminate or reduce QDs toxicity. Based on QDs' unique physical and chemical properties, a comprehensive range of toxicity test data is urgently needed to build structure-activity relationship to quickly evaluate the ecological safety of each kind of QDs.
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- Yongshuai Yao
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control & Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine and Engineering, Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.
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LePoidevin L, Dunn T, Arian SE, Kaskar K, Schutt A. In vitro fertilization outcomes in VACTERL association (vertebral defects, anal atresia, cardiac defects, tracheoesophageal fistula, renal anomalies and limb anomalies): report of 2 cases. F S Rep 2022; 3:280-284. [PMID: 36212569 PMCID: PMC9532890 DOI: 10.1016/j.xfre.2022.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objective To report 2 cases of women with vertebral defects, anal atresia, cardiac defects, tracheaesophageal fistula, renal anomalies, and/or limb anomalies (VACTERL association) and the outcomes of their in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles. Design A case report. We obtained informed consent from both the patients for this case report. Setting Outpatient clinic at an academic hospital. Patient(s) Patient 1 was a 23-year-old woman with scoliosis, tethered spinal cord, tracheaesophageal fistula, duodenal atresia, and a common cloaca at birth. Patient 2 was a 36-year-old woman with dextrocardia, congenital heart disease, scoliosis, and an imperforate anus at birth. Intervention(s) Both the patients underwent IVF. Main Outcome Measure(s) Oocyte yield, oocyte quality, and number of embryos. Result(s) Patient 1 underwent 1 IVF cycle, with 16 oocytes retrieved, of which 6 were mature. However, during intracytoplasmic sperm injection, the oocytes were noted to be extremely fragile and degenerated immediately after sperm injection. No oocyte was fertilized. Patient 2 underwent 3 IVF cycles, and 2 oocyte retrievals, with a total of 7 oocytes under cryopreservation. Conclusion(s) Both the patients’ cases presented challenges due to aberrations in pelvic anatomy and poor IVF outcomes. There is a paucity of data regarding fertility outcomes and, specifically, oocyte quality in patients with vertebral defects, anal atresia, cardiac defects, tracheaesophageal fistula, renal anomalies, and/or limb anomalies association. Their care requires a multidisciplinary assessment, an individualized approach, and continued investigation of their IVF and fertility outcomes.
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- Lindsey LePoidevin
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
- Correspondence: Lindsey LePoidevin, M.D., Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, 1 Baylor Plaza, Houston, Texas 77030.
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- Department of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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The role of sonic hedgehog signaling pathway in in vitro oocyte maturation. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL REPRODUCTION AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.12750/jarb.36.4.183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Jiang Z, Shen H. Mitochondria: emerging therapeutic strategies for oocyte rescue. Reprod Sci 2021; 29:711-722. [PMID: 33712995 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-021-00523-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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As the vital organelles for cell energy metabolism, mitochondria are essential for oocyte maturation, fertilization, and embryo development. Abnormalities in quantity, quality, and function of mitochondria are closely related to poor fertility and disorders, such as decreased ovarian reserve (DOR), premature ovarian aging (POA), and ovarian aging, as well as maternal mitochondrial genetic disease caused by mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) mutations or deletions. Mitochondria have begun to become a therapeutic target for infertility caused by factors such as poor oocyte quality, oocyte aging, and maternal mitochondrial genetic diseases. Mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT) has attempted to use heterologous or autologous mitochondria to rebuild healthy state of oocyte by increasing the amount of mitochondria (e.g., partial ooplasm transfer, autologous mitochondrial transfer), or to stop the transmission of mtDNA diseases by replacing abnormal maternal mitochondria (e.g., pronuclei transfer, spindle transfer, polar body transfer). Among them, autologous mitochondrial transfer is the most promising therapeutic technology as of today which does not involve using a third party, but its clinical efficacy is controversial due to many factors such as the aging phenomenon of germ line cells, the authenticity of the existence of ovarian stem cells (OSC), and secondary damage caused by invasive surgery to patients with poor ovarian function. Therefore, the research of optimal autologous cell type that can be applied in autologous mitochondrial transfer is an area worthy of further exploration. Besides, the quality of germ cells can also be probably improved by the use of compounds that enhance mitochondrial activity (e.g., coenzyme Q10, resveratrol, melatonin), or by innovative gene editing technologies which have shown capability in reducing the risk of mtDNA diseases (e.g., CRISPR/Cas9, TALENTs). Though the current evidences from animal and clinical trials are not sufficient, and some solutions of technical problems are still needed, we believe this review will guide a new direction in the possible clinical applied mitochondrial-related therapeutic strategies in reproductive medicine.
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- Zhixin Jiang
- Reproductive Medical Center, Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University, Beijing, 100044, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University, Beijing, 100044, China.
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Ridlo MR, Kim EH, Taweechaipaisankul A, Lee BC, Kim GA. Adiponectin Improves In Vitro Development of Cloned Porcine Embryos by Reducing Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Apoptosis. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11020473. [PMID: 33579003 PMCID: PMC7916767 DOI: 10.3390/ani11020473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2020] [Revised: 01/31/2021] [Accepted: 02/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Simple Summary Successful attenuation of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress signaling has a beneficial outcome in in vitro embryonal improvement. We evaluated the effect of adiponectin during in vitro culture in porcine embryos derived from parthenogenetic activation and somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT). We found that 15 and 30 μg/mL adiponectin treatment significantly improved cleavage rates, blastocyst formation rates, and total cell number (TCN) of blastocysts derived from parthenogenetic activation and reduced the expression levels of XBP1. In SCNT embryos, the cleavage rate, blastocyst formation rate, and TCN of blastocysts were significantly improved by 15 μg/mL adiponectin treatment compared to the control. In addition, the 15 μg/mL adiponectin treatment reduced the levels of XBP1 expression and ER stress-related genes, increased expression levels of pluripotency-related genes, and decreased apoptosis-related gene expression. Comprehensively, treatment with 15 μg/mL adiponectin enhanced the in vitro developmental capacity of early-stage SCNT porcine embryos by reducing ER stress and apoptosis. Abstract The main factor of embryonic demise is endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress. Successful attenuation of ER stress results in an improvement in embryo development. We studied the impact of adiponectin in the in vitro culture (IVC) of porcine embryos derived from parthenogenetic activation and somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT). The first experiment revealed that 15 and 30 μg/mL adiponectin treatments improved cleavage, blastocyst rates, and total cell number (TCN) of parthenogenetic embryos and reduced the expression of XBP1 compared to the 5 μg/mL adiponectin treatment and control groups (p < 0.05). The second experiment showed that cleavage rate, blastocyst formation rate, and TCN of blastocysts were improved in the 15 μg/mL adiponectin treatment group compared with the control group, with significantly reduced XBP1 expression in ≥4-cell stage SCNT embryos and blastocysts (p < 0.05). Treatment with 15 μg/mL adiponectin significantly improved the expression of XBP1 and reduced the expression of ER stress-related genes (uXBP1, sXBP1, PTPN1, and ATF4), increased the expression levels of pluripotency-related genes (Nanog and SOX2), and decreased apoptosis-related gene expression (Caspase-3). These results suggest that 15 μg/mL adiponectin enhanced the in vitro developmental capacity of early-stage SCNT porcine embryos by reducing ER stress and apoptosis.
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- Muhammad Rosyid Ridlo
- Department of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, Research Institute for Veterinary Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea; (M.R.R.); (E.H.K.); (A.T.); (B.C.L.)
- Department of Bioresources Technology and Veterinary, Vocational College, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta 5281, Indonesia
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- Department of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, Research Institute for Veterinary Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea; (M.R.R.); (E.H.K.); (A.T.); (B.C.L.)
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- Department of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, Research Institute for Veterinary Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea; (M.R.R.); (E.H.K.); (A.T.); (B.C.L.)
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- Department of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, Research Institute for Veterinary Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea; (M.R.R.); (E.H.K.); (A.T.); (B.C.L.)
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- Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, School of Medicine, Eulji University, Daejon 34824, Korea
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Lee S, Kang HG, Jeong PS, Kim MJ, Park SH, Song BS, Sim BW, Kim SU. Heat stress impairs oocyte maturation through ceramide-mediated apoptosis in pigs. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 755:144144. [PMID: 33288257 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.144144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2020] [Revised: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Heat stress (HS) is an emerging issue that greatly impairs the reproductive performance of animals and humans. In particular, disruption of oocyte maturation due to HS is considered a major cause of impaired reproductive performance. HS is known to induce ceramide generation, which causes reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and mitochondrial dysfunction, thereby inducing apoptosis. Therefore, we investigated whether inhibition of ceramide generation ameliorates HS-induced apoptosis in porcine cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) using specific inhibitors of the de novo (fumonisin B1, FB1) and hydrolytic pathways (desipramine, Des) of ceramide formation. We investigated the effects of FB1 and Des supplementation under HS conditions (41.5 °C for 44 h) on in vitro maturation (IVM) of porcine COCs. After IVM, HS significantly reduced proportion of COCs exhibiting fully expanded cumulus cells and the rate of metaphase II in oocytes. After parthenogenetic activation (PA), HS significantly reduced the rates of cleavage and blastocyst formation with a lower total cell number and a higher percentage of apoptosis in blastocysts. However, FB1 or Des supplementation under HS avoided detrimental effects of HS on expansion of cumulus cells, nuclear maturation of oocytes, and embryonic development after PA including the rates of cleavage and blastocyst formation, total cell number, and the percentage of apoptosis in blastocysts. Furthermore, FB1 or Des addition under HS, compared with HS alone, significantly decreased ceramide generation, ROS production, cytochrome C expression, and apoptosis and increased mitochondrial membrane potential in COCs, reaching levels comparable with those of the control. Taken together, our results indicate that HS impaired oocyte maturation through ceramide-mediated apoptosis.
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- Sanghoon Lee
- Futuristic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chungcheongbuk-do 28116, Republic of Korea
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- Futuristic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chungcheongbuk-do 28116, Republic of Korea
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- Futuristic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chungcheongbuk-do 28116, Republic of Korea
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- Futuristic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chungcheongbuk-do 28116, Republic of Korea
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- Futuristic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chungcheongbuk-do 28116, Republic of Korea
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- Futuristic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chungcheongbuk-do 28116, Republic of Korea
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- Futuristic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chungcheongbuk-do 28116, Republic of Korea; National Primate Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chungcheongbuk-do 28116, Republic of Korea
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- Futuristic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chungcheongbuk-do 28116, Republic of Korea; National Primate Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chungcheongbuk-do 28116, Republic of Korea; Department of Functional Genomics, KRIBB School of Bioscience, Korea University of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34113, Republic of Korea.
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Zabihi A, Shabankareh HK, Hajarian H, Foroutanifar S. In vitro maturation medium supplementation with resveratrol improves cumulus cell expansion and developmental competence of Sanjabi sheep oocytes. Livest Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2020.104378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Roy PK, Qamar AY, Fang X, Kim G, Bang S, De Zoysa M, Shin ST, Cho J. Chitosan nanoparticles enhance developmental competence of in vitro-matured porcine oocytes. Reprod Domest Anim 2020; 56:342-350. [PMID: 33247973 DOI: 10.1111/rda.13871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Oxidative stress is inevitable as it is derived from the handling, culturing, inherent metabolic activities and medium supplementation of embryos. This study was performed to investigate the protective effect of chitosan nanoparticles (CNPs) on oxidative damage in porcine oocytes. For this purpose, cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) derived from porcine slaughterhouse ovaries were exposed to different concentrations of CNPs (0, 10, 25 and 50 µg/ml) during in vitro maturation (IVM). Oocytes treated with 25 µg/ml CNPs showed significantly higher levels of GSH, along with a significant reduction in ROS levels compared to control, CNPs10 and CNPs50 groups. In parthenogenetic embryo production, the maturation rate was significantly higher in the CNPs25 group than that in the control and all other treated groups. In addition, when compared to the CNPs50 and control groups, CNPs25-treated oocytes showed significantly higher cleavage and blastocyst development rates. The highest concentration of CNPs reduced the total cell number and ratio of ICM: TE cells in parthenogenetic embryos, suggesting that there is a threshold where benefits are lost if exceeded. In cloned embryos, the CNPs25 group, as compared to all other treated groups, showed significantly higher maturation and cleavage rates. Furthermore, the blastocyst development rate in the CNPs25-treated group was significantly higher than that in the CNPs50-treated group, as was the total cell number. Moreover, we found that cloned embryos derived from the CNPs25-treated group showed significantly higher expression levels of Pou5f1, Dppa2, and Ndp52il genes, compared with those of the control and other treated groups. Our results demonstrated that 25 µg/ml CNPs treatment during IVM improves the developmental competence of porcine oocytes by reducing oxidative stress.
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- Pantu Kumar Roy
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.,Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jhang 35200, Sub-campus University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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Sananmuang T, Puthier D, Nguyen C, Chokeshaiusaha K. Novel classifier orthologs of bovine and human oocytes matured in different melatonin environments. Theriogenology 2020; 156:82-89. [PMID: 32682179 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2020.06.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2020] [Revised: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 06/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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It has been demonstrated that melatonin influences the developmental competence of both in vivo and in vitro matured oocytes. It modulates oocyte-specific gene expression patterns among mammalian species. Due to differences among study systems, the identification of the classifier orthologs-the homologous genes related among mammals that could universally categorize oocytes matured in environments with varied melatonin levels is still limitedly studied. To gain insight into such orthologs, cross-species transcription profiling meta-analysis of in vitro matured bovine oocytes and in vivo matured human oocytes in low and high melatonin environments was demonstrated in the current study. RNA-Seq data of bovine and human oocytes were retrieved from the Sequence Read Archive database and pre-processed. The used datasets of bovine oocytes obtained from culturing in the absence of melatonin and human oocytes from old patients were regarded as oocytes in the low melatonin environment (Low). Datasets from bovine oocytes cultured in 10-9 M melatonin and human oocytes from young patients were considered as oocytes in the high melatonin environment (High). Candidate orthologs differentially expressed between Low and High melatonin environments were selected by a linear model, and were further verified by Zero-inflated regression analysis. Support Vector Machine (SVM) was applied to determine the potentials of the verified orthologs as classifiers of melatonin environments. According to the acquired results, linear model analysis identified 284 candidate orthologs differentially expressed between Low and High melatonin environments. Among them, only 15 candidate orthologs were verified by Zero-inflated regression analysis (FDR ≤ 0.05). Utilization of the verified orthologs as classifiers in SVM resulted in the precise classification of oocyte learning datasets according to their melatonin environments (Misclassification rates < 0.18, area under curves > 0.9). In conclusion, the cross-species RNA-Seq meta-analysis to identify novel classifier orthologs of matured oocytes under different melatonin environments was successfully demonstrated in this study-delivering candidate orthologs for future studies at biological levels. Such verified orthologs might provide valuable evidence about melatonin sufficiency in target oocytes-by which, the decision on melatonin supplementation could be implied.
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- Thanida Sananmuang
- Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-OK, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chonburi, Thailand
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- Aix-Marseille Université, INSERM UMR 1090, TAGC, Marseille, France
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- Aix-Marseille Université, INSERM UMR 1090, TAGC, Marseille, France
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- Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-OK, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chonburi, Thailand.
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Effect of Oocyte Quality Assessed by Brilliant Cresyl Blue (BCB) Staining on Cumulus Cell Expansion and Sonic Hedgehog Signaling in Porcine during In Vitro Maturation. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21124423. [PMID: 32580308 PMCID: PMC7352309 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21124423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Revised: 06/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Brilliant cresyl blue (BCB) staining is used to select developmentally competent cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) for in vitro maturation (IVM). However, limited attention has been paid to what drives the higher developmental competence of BCB+ COCs. Sonic hedgehog signaling (SHH) is an important signaling pathway for ovarian follicular development and oocyte maturation. Therefore, this study investigated the effect of oocyte quality assessed by BCB staining on cumulus cell expansion, oocyte nuclear maturation, subsequent embryo development, apoptosis levels, and SHH signaling protein expression, in porcine COCs. After IVM, BCB+ COCs exhibited a significantly higher proportion of complete cumulus cell expansion and metaphase II rate in oocytes than BCB- COCs. After in vitro fertilization, the BCB+ group showed a significantly higher monospermy rate, fertilization efficiency, percentage of cleavage and blastocyst formation, with a higher total cell number and a lower apoptosis in blastocysts as compared with the BCB- group. Furthermore, significantly lower apoptosis levels and a higher expression of SHH-signaling proteins in COCs were observed, before and after IVM. In conclusion, high-quality oocytes had a greater potential to expand their surrounding cumulus cells with active SHH signaling and a lower apoptosis. This could provide COCs with a proper environment for maturation, thereby leading to a better subsequent embryo development.
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Jozkowiak M, Hutchings G, Jankowski M, Kulcenty K, Mozdziak P, Kempisty B, Spaczynski RZ, Piotrowska-Kempisty H. The Stemness of Human Ovarian Granulosa Cells and the Role of Resveratrol in the Differentiation of MSCs-A Review Based on Cellular and Molecular Knowledge. Cells 2020; 9:E1418. [PMID: 32517362 PMCID: PMC7349183 DOI: 10.3390/cells9061418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2020] [Revised: 06/04/2020] [Accepted: 06/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Ovarian Granulosa Cells (GCs) are known to proliferate in the developing follicle and undergo several biochemical processes during folliculogenesis. They represent a multipotent cell population that has been differentiated to neuronal cells, chondrocytes, and osteoblasts in vitro. However, progression and maturation of GCs are accompanied by a reduction in their stemness. In the developing follicle, GCs communicate with the oocyte bidirectionally via gap junctions. Together with neighboring theca cells, they play a crucial role in steroidogenesis, particularly the production of estradiol, as well as progesterone following luteinization. Many signaling pathways are known to be important throughout the follicle development, leading either towards luteinization and release of the oocyte, or follicular atresia and apoptosis. These signaling pathways include cAMP, PI3K, SMAD, Hedgehog (HH), Hippo and Notch, which act together in a complex manner to control the maturation of GCs through regulation of key genes, from the primordial follicle to the luteal phase. Small molecules such as resveratrol, a phytoalexin found in grapes, peanuts and other dietary constituents, may be able to activate/inhibit these signaling pathways and thereby control physiological properties of GCs. This article reviews the current knowledge about granulosa stem cells, the signaling pathways driving their development and maturation, as well as biological activities of resveratrol and its properties as a pro-differentiation agent.
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- Malgorzata Jozkowiak
- Department of Toxicology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Dojazd 30 St., PL-60-631 Poznan, Poland;
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- Department of Anatomy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Swiecickiego 6 St., PL-60-781 Poznan, Poland; (G.H.); (M.J.); (B.K.)
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- Department of Anatomy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Swiecickiego 6 St., PL-60-781 Poznan, Poland; (G.H.); (M.J.); (B.K.)
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- Radiology Lab, Department of Medical Physics, Greater Poland Cancer Centre, Garbary 15 St., PL-61-866 Poznan, Poland;
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- Physiology Graduate Program, North Carolina State University, Campus Box 7608, Raleigh, NC 27695-7608, USA;
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- Department of Anatomy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Swiecickiego 6 St., PL-60-781 Poznan, Poland; (G.H.); (M.J.); (B.K.)
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Swiecickiego 6 St., PL-60-781 Poznan, Poland
- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital and Masaryk University, 60200 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Division of Infertility and Reproductive Endocrinology, Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecological Oncology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Polna 33 St., PL-60-535 Poznan, Poland;
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- Department of Toxicology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Dojazd 30 St., PL-60-631 Poznan, Poland;
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Jeong PS, Lee S, Park SH, Kim MJ, Kang HG, Nanjidsuren T, Son HC, Song BS, Koo DB, Sim BW, Kim SU. Butylparaben Is Toxic to Porcine Oocyte Maturation and Subsequent Embryonic Development Following In Vitro Fertilization. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21103692. [PMID: 32456265 PMCID: PMC7279239 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21103692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2020] [Revised: 05/21/2020] [Accepted: 05/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Parabens are widely used in personal care products due to their antimicrobial effects. Although the toxicity of parabens has been reported, little information is available on the toxicity of butylparaben (BP) on oocyte maturation. Therefore, we investigated the effects of various concentrations of BP (0 μM, 100 μM, 200 μM, 300 μM, 400 μM, and 500 μM) on the in vitro maturation of porcine oocytes. BP supplementation at a concentration greater than 300 μM significantly reduced the proportion of complete cumulus cell expansion and metaphase II oocytes compared to the control. The 300 μM BP significantly decreased fertilization, cleavage, and blastocyst formation rates with lower total cell numbers and a higher rate of apoptosis in blastocysts compared to the control. The BP-treated oocytes showed significantly higher reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, and lower glutathione (GSH) levels than the control. BP significantly increased the aberrant mitochondrial distribution and decreased mitochondrial function compared to the control. BP-treated oocytes exhibited significantly higher percentage of γ-H2AX, annexin V-positive oocytes and expression of LC3 than the control. In conclusion, we demonstrated that BP impaired oocyte maturation and subsequent embryonic development, by inducing ROS generation and reducing GSH levels. Furthermore, BP disrupted mitochondrial function and triggered DNA damage, early apoptosis, and autophagy in oocytes.
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- Pil-Soo Jeong
- Futuristic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chungcheongbuk-do 28116, Korea; (P.-S.J.); (S.L.); (S.-H.P.); (M.J.K.); (H.-G.K.); (T.N.); (H.-C.S.); (B.-S.S.)
- Department of Biotechnology, Daegu University, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38453, Korea;
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- Futuristic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chungcheongbuk-do 28116, Korea; (P.-S.J.); (S.L.); (S.-H.P.); (M.J.K.); (H.-G.K.); (T.N.); (H.-C.S.); (B.-S.S.)
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- Futuristic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chungcheongbuk-do 28116, Korea; (P.-S.J.); (S.L.); (S.-H.P.); (M.J.K.); (H.-G.K.); (T.N.); (H.-C.S.); (B.-S.S.)
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- Futuristic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chungcheongbuk-do 28116, Korea; (P.-S.J.); (S.L.); (S.-H.P.); (M.J.K.); (H.-G.K.); (T.N.); (H.-C.S.); (B.-S.S.)
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- Futuristic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chungcheongbuk-do 28116, Korea; (P.-S.J.); (S.L.); (S.-H.P.); (M.J.K.); (H.-G.K.); (T.N.); (H.-C.S.); (B.-S.S.)
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- Futuristic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chungcheongbuk-do 28116, Korea; (P.-S.J.); (S.L.); (S.-H.P.); (M.J.K.); (H.-G.K.); (T.N.); (H.-C.S.); (B.-S.S.)
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- Futuristic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chungcheongbuk-do 28116, Korea; (P.-S.J.); (S.L.); (S.-H.P.); (M.J.K.); (H.-G.K.); (T.N.); (H.-C.S.); (B.-S.S.)
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- Futuristic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chungcheongbuk-do 28116, Korea; (P.-S.J.); (S.L.); (S.-H.P.); (M.J.K.); (H.-G.K.); (T.N.); (H.-C.S.); (B.-S.S.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Daegu University, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38453, Korea;
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- Futuristic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chungcheongbuk-do 28116, Korea; (P.-S.J.); (S.L.); (S.-H.P.); (M.J.K.); (H.-G.K.); (T.N.); (H.-C.S.); (B.-S.S.)
- Correspondence: (B.-W.S.); (S.-U.K.); Tel.: +82-43-240-6321 (S.-U.K.); Fax: +82-43-240-6309 (S.-U.K.)
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- Futuristic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chungcheongbuk-do 28116, Korea; (P.-S.J.); (S.L.); (S.-H.P.); (M.J.K.); (H.-G.K.); (T.N.); (H.-C.S.); (B.-S.S.)
- Department of Functional Genomics, KRIBB School of Bioscience, Korea University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon 34113, Korea
- Correspondence: (B.-W.S.); (S.-U.K.); Tel.: +82-43-240-6321 (S.-U.K.); Fax: +82-43-240-6309 (S.-U.K.)
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Liang QX, Lin YH, Zhang CH, Sun HM, Zhou L, Schatten H, Sun QY, Qian WP. Resveratrol increases resistance of mouse oocytes to postovulatory aging in vivo. Aging (Albany NY) 2019; 10:1586-1596. [PMID: 30036861 PMCID: PMC6075442 DOI: 10.18632/aging.101494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2018] [Accepted: 07/05/2018] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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After ovulation, metaphase II oocytes undergo a time-dependent deterioration in vivo or in vitro, which is referred to as postovulatory oocyte aging, a process during which a series of deleterious molecular and cellular changes occur. In this study, we found that short-term injection of resveratrol (3,5,4'-trihydroxystilbene) effectively ameliorated oxidative stress-induced damage in postovulatory oocyte aging of middle-aged mice in vivo. Resveratrol induced changes that delayed the aging-induced oocyte deterioration including the elevated expression of the anti-aging molecule Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1); it reduced intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) level, and improved mitochondria function. In addition, these beneficial changes may also help to prevent apoptosis. Taken together, our data suggest that resveratrol can effectively protect against postovulatory oocyte aging in vivo primarily by preventing ROS production.
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- Qiu-Xia Liang
- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518036, China.,State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518036, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518036, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518036, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518036, China
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- Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518036, China
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Lv X, Gao W, Jin C, Wang L, Wang Y, Chen W, Zou S, Huang S, Li Z, Wang J, Sun W. Preliminary study on microR-148a and microR-10a in dermal papilla cells of Hu sheep. BMC Genet 2019; 20:70. [PMID: 31455210 PMCID: PMC6712829 DOI: 10.1186/s12863-019-0770-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2019] [Accepted: 08/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Hu sheep, a unique Chinese breed with high reproductive performance, are also well known for their rare white lambskin in China. The quality of lambskin is affected by hair follicles, and dermal papilla cells are an important component of hair follicles that plays a key role in hair follicle growth and development. This study helps elucidate the effect of miR-148a and miR-10a on hair follicle growth and development. Results Based on the results of gene chip and high-throughput sequencing, bone morphogenetic protein 7 (BMP7) was used as a research object. Bioinformatics analysis and the dual-luciferase reporter system indicated that, along with Western blot and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) that miR-148a and miR-10a target relationships with BMP7. BMP7 was the target gene both for miR-148a and miR-10a by the dual-luciferase reporter system and Western blot. Hu sheep dermal papilla cells were successfully isolated and purified, and after transfecting miR-148a/miR-10a mimics and inhibitors into dermal papilla cells, a Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) was used to determine that miR-148a/miR-10a inhibited the proliferation of Hu sheep dermal papilla cells. In addition, after the overexpression of miR-148a, the expression levels of Smad3 (P < 0.05), Smad6 (P < 0.05), Smad4 (P < 0.01), and Smad5 (P < 0.01) were significantly higher than those of the control groups. After the inhibition of miR-148a, the expression levels of Smad3 (P < 0.05), Smad4 (P < 0.05), and TGF-β (P < 0.01) were significantly lower than those of the control groups. After the overexpression of miR-10a, the expression levels of Smad1 (P < 0.01), Smad2 (P < 0.05), Smad4 (P < 0.01), Smad5 (P < 0.01), and TGF-β (P < 0.05) were significantly lower than those of the control groups. After the inhibition of miR-10a, the expression levels of Smad1 (P < 0.01) and Smad2 (P < 0.05) were significantly lower than those of the control groups. Conclusions These results revealed the target relationship between miR-148a, miR-10a and BMP7, and the effect of miR-148a and miR-10a on the proliferation of dermal papilla cells. They will provide the basis for a follow-up study on how miR-148a, and miR-10a mediate BMP7 regulation of hair follicle growth and development.
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- Xiaoyang Lv
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China. .,Joint international research laboratory of agriculture and agri - product safety of Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China.
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Zabihi A, Shabankareh HK, Hajarian H, Foroutanifar S. Resveratrol addition to in vitro maturation and in vitro culture media enhances developmental competence of sheep embryos. Domest Anim Endocrinol 2019; 68:25-31. [PMID: 30784945 DOI: 10.1016/j.domaniend.2018.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2018] [Revised: 12/04/2018] [Accepted: 12/29/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The present study aimed to examine the effects of adding different concentrations of resveratrol during in vitro culture (IVC) alone and during both in vitro maturation (IVM) and IVC on ovine blastocyst yield and quality. Therefore, this study was conducted in two separate experiments. The first experiment was carried out to test the effect of different concentrations of resveratrol (0, 0.1, 0.25, 0.5, 2.0, and 5.0 μM) in the IVC medium on cleavage, morula, developmental potential of blastocyst, and total cell number (TCN) of the embryos. Addition of 0.25 and 0.5 μM of resveratrol during IVC significantly enhanced morula and blastocyst rates as compared with other groups (P < 0.05). Also, supplementation of the IVC medium with 0.5 μM of resveratrol had beneficial effects on trophectoderm cells (TE), inner cell mass (ICM), and TCN of blastocysts. In the second experiment, the same concentrations of resveratrol (0, 0.1, 0.25, 0.5, 2.0, and 5.0 μM) were applied during IVM and IVC. Therefore, oocytes were matured in vitro in the presence of different concentrations of resveratrol for 22-24 h. After in vitro fertilization, presumptive zygotes were cultured in media containing 0, 0.1, 0.25, 0.5, 2.0, and 5.0 μM of resveratrol for 8 d. No significant difference was found in the percentage of oocytes developed to MII (0, 0.1, 0.25, 0.5, and 2.0 μM of resveratrol), but the percentage of oocytes developed to MII were significantly lower in 5.0 μM of resveratrol in comparison with other groups. Addition of 0.5 μM of resveratrol to the maturation and culture media significantly increased morula and blastocyst rates compared with other groups (P < 0.05). However, a too high concentration of resveratrol (5.0 μM) during IVM and IVC decreased cleavage, morula, and blastocyst rates compared with low concentrations (P < 0.05). Treatment with 0.5/0.5 μM of resveratrol during IVM/IVC significantly improved the TE, ICM, and TCN of blastocysts. In conclusion, sequential treatment with 0.5 μM of resveratrol during IVM and IVC and during IVC alone improved the developmental competence of oocytes, which was reflected in higher blastocyst rates and TCN of blastocysts.
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- A Zabihi
- Department of Animal Science, IVF Laboratory, Faculty of Agricultural and Engineering Science, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, IVF Laboratory, Faculty of Agricultural and Engineering Science, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.
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- Department of Animal Science, IVF Laboratory, Faculty of Agricultural and Engineering Science, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, IVF Laboratory, Faculty of Agricultural and Engineering Science, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
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Taweechaipaisankul A, Jin JX, Lee S, Kim GA, Suh YH, Ahn MS, Park SJ, Lee BY, Lee BC. Improved early development of porcine cloned embryos by treatment with quisinostat, a potent histone deacetylase inhibitor. J Reprod Dev 2018; 65:103-112. [PMID: 30587665 PMCID: PMC6473109 DOI: 10.1262/jrd.2018-098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Recently, the modification of the epigenetic status of somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) embryos by treatment with histone deacetylase inhibitors (HDACis) has made it possible to alter
epigenetic traits and improve the developmental competence of these embryos. In the current study, we examined the effects of an HDACi, quisinostat (JNJ), on the in vitro
development of porcine cloned embryos and their epigenetic nuclear reprogramming status. SCNT embryos were cultured under various conditions, and we found that treatment with 100 nM JNJ for
24 h post activation could improve blastocyst formation rates compared to the control (P < 0.05). Therefore, this was chosen as the optimal condition and used for further investigations.
To explore the effects of JNJ on the nuclear reprogramming of early stage embryos and how it improved cloning efficiency, immunofluorescence staining and quantitative real-time PCR were
performed. From the pseudo-pronuclear to 2-cell stages, the levels of acetylation of histone 3 at lysine 9 (AcH3K9) and acetylation of histone 4 at lysine 12 (AcH4K12) increased, and global
DNA methylation levels revealed by anti-5-methylcytosine (5-mC) antibody staining were decreased in the JNJ-treated group compared to the control (P < 0.05). However, JNJ treatment failed
to alter AcH3K9, AcH4K12, or 5-mC levels at the 4-cell embryo stage. Moreover, JNJ treatment significantly upregulated the expression of the development-related genes OCT4,
SOX2, and NANOG, and reduced the expression of genes related to DNA methylation (DNMT1, DNMT3a, and
DNMT3b) and histone acetylation (HDAC1, HDAC2, and HDAC3). Together, these results suggest that treatment of SCNT
embryos with JNJ could promote their developmental competence by altering epigenetic nuclear reprogramming events.
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- Anukul Taweechaipaisankul
- Department of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, Research Institute for Veterinary Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, Research Institute for Veterinary Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea.,Key Laboratory of Animal Cellular and Genetic Engineering of Heilongjiang Province, College of Life Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Heilongjiang 150030, China
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- Department of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, Research Institute for Veterinary Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea.,Futuristic Animal Resource & Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chungcheongbuk-do 28116, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, Research Institute for Veterinary Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 120749, Republic of Korea
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- Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Automotive Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Theriogenology and Biotechnology, Research Institute for Veterinary Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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Synergistic effects of resveratrol and melatonin on in vitro maturation of porcine oocytes and subsequent embryo development. Theriogenology 2018; 114:191-198. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2018.03.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2018] [Revised: 03/20/2018] [Accepted: 03/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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