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Mogielnicka-Brzozowska M, Cichowska AW. Molecular Biomarkers of Canine Reproductive Functions. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2024; 46:6139-6168. [PMID: 38921038 PMCID: PMC11202846 DOI: 10.3390/cimb46060367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2024] [Revised: 06/05/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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The aim of the current study is to review potential molecular biomarker substances selected so far as useful for assessing the quality of dog semen. Proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and ions can serve as molecular biomarkers of reproductive functions (BRFs) for evaluating male reproductive health and identifying potential risk factors for infertility or reproductive disorders. Evaluation of BRF levels in semen samples or reproductive tissues may provide insights into the underlying causes of infertility, such as impaired sperm function, abnormal sperm-egg interaction, or dysfunction of the male reproductive tract. Molecular biomarker proteins may be divided into two groups: proteins that are well-studied, such as A-kinase anchoring proteins (AKAPs), albumins (ALBs), alkaline phosphatase (ALPL), clusterin (CLU), canine prostate-specific esterase (CPSE), cysteine-rich secretory protein 2 (CRISP2), lactotransferrin (LTF), metalloproteinases (MMPs), and osteopontin (OPN) and proteins that are not well-studied. Non-protein markers include lipid-based substances (fatty acids, phosphatidylcholine), carbohydrates (glycosaminoglycans), and ions (zinc, calcium). Assessing the levels of BRFs in semen samples may provide valuable information for breeding management and reproductive assessments in dogs. This review systematizes current knowledge that could serve as a starting point for developing practical tests with the use of biomarkers of canine reproductive functions and their predictive value for assisted reproductive technique outcomes and semen preservation.
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- Marzena Mogielnicka-Brzozowska
- Department of Animal Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Oczapowskiego 5, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland
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Shen Q, Wu X, Chen J, He C, Wang Z, Zhou B, Zhang H. Immune Regulation of Seminal Plasma on the Endometrial Microenvironment: Physiological and Pathological Conditions. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14639. [PMID: 37834087 PMCID: PMC10572377 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241914639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Seminal plasma (SP) accounts for more than 90% of semen volume. It induces inflammation, regulates immune tolerance, and facilitates embryonic development and implantation in the female reproductive tract. In the physiological state, SP promotes endometrial decidualization and causes changes in immune cells such as macrophages, natural killer cells, regulatory T cells, and dendritic cells. This leads to the secretion of cytokines and chemokines and also results in the alteration of miRNA profiles and the expression of genes related to endometrial tolerance and angiogenesis. Together, these changes modulate the endometrial immune microenvironment and contribute to implantation and pregnancy. However, in pathological situations, abnormal alterations in SP due to advanced age or poor diet in men can interfere with a woman's immune adaptation to pregnancy, negatively affecting embryo implantation and even the health of the offspring. Uterine pathologies such as endometriosis and endometritis can cause the endometrium to respond negatively to SP, which can further contribute to pathological progress and interfere with conception. The research on the mechanism of SP in the endometrium is conducive to the development of new targets for intervention to improve reproductive outcomes and may also provide new ideas for semen-assisted treatment of clinical infertility.
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- Qiuzi Shen
- Institute of Reproductive Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China; (Q.S.); (X.W.); (J.C.); (C.H.)
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China; (Q.S.); (X.W.); (J.C.); (C.H.)
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China; (Q.S.); (X.W.); (J.C.); (C.H.)
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China; (Q.S.); (X.W.); (J.C.); (C.H.)
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- School of Management, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China;
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China; (Q.S.); (X.W.); (J.C.); (C.H.)
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China; (Q.S.); (X.W.); (J.C.); (C.H.)
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Wattananit P, Yingchutrakul Y, Kornkaewrat K, Mahasawangkul S, Roytrakul S, Pinyopummin A. Non-targeted proteomic analysis of Asian elephant ( Elephas maximus) seminal plasma using an in-solution digestion technique and liquid chromatography tandem-mass spectrometry. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1174078. [PMID: 37799407 PMCID: PMC10548676 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1174078] [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: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
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Seminal plasma proteins have recently been reported to play a significant role as valuable materials for understanding male reproductive biology, identifying causes of fertility problems, and developing reproductive biomarkers. Proteomic analysis of seminal plasma holds promise in advancing the understanding of male Asian elephant reproductive biology. This study aims to explore seminal plasma proteins of Asian elephants and their probable functions to provide fundamental information about male reproduction in this species. The protein solution from pooled seminal plasma from 10 bulls (a total of 33 ejaculates) was digested into peptides and identified using LC-MS/MS. Out of 986 proteins, 597 were mapped and matched with 58 species in UniProt databases, including Elephas maximus. These mapped proteins were mostly involved in binding function, catalytic activity, cellular process, and metabolic process. Only 29 mapped proteins were recognized to be related in reproductive process, mainly associated in spermatogenesis and sperm capacitation. Additionally, several seminal plasma proteins related to fertility or semen quality in other mammals were also found in Asian elephant semen, such as keratin type I, aldose reductase, thrombospondon-1, fibronectin 1, platelet-activating factor acetyl hydrolase, mannosidase, and semenogelin-2. This discovery clearly reveals the beneficial protein profile in seminal plasma of the Asian elephant and serves as a crucial step in investigating infertility and poor semen quality in this valuable species.
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- Podjana Wattananit
- Faculty of Veterinary Science, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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Mukherjee A, Gali J, Kar I, Datta S, Roy M, Acharya AP, Patra AK. Candidate genes and proteins regulating bull semen quality: a review. Trop Anim Health Prod 2023; 55:212. [PMID: 37208528 DOI: 10.1007/s11250-023-03617-0] [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: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Poor semen profile reflected by suboptimum fertility statistics is a concern in bulls reared for breeding purpose. A critical review of research on candidate genes and proteins associated with semen quality traits will be useful to understand the progress of molecular marker development for bull semen quality traits. Here, we have tabulated and classified candidate genes and proteins associated with bull semen quality based on a literature survey. A total of 175 candidate genes are associated with semen quality traits in various breeds of cattle. Several studies using candidate gene approach have identified 26 genes carrying a total of 44 single nucleotide polymorphisms. Furthermore, nine genome-wide association studies (GWASes) have identified 150 candidate genes using bovine single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) chips. Three genes, namely membrane-associated ring-CH-type finger 1 (MARCH1), platelet-derived growth factor receptor beta, and phosphodiesterase type 1, were identified commonly in two GWASes, which, especially MARCH1, are required to explore their regulatory roles in bull semen quality in in-depth studies. With the advancement of high-throughput-omic technologies, more candidate genes associated with bull semen quality may be identified in the future. Therefore, the functional significance of candidate genes and proteins need to be delved further into future investigations to augment bull semen quality.
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- Ayan Mukherjee
- Department of Veterinary Biotechnology, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Central Agricultural University, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram, India
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- Department of Avian Science, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Veterinary Biotechnology, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Animal Nutrition, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
- American Institute for Goat Research, Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma, USA.
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Warr S, Pini T, de Graaf SP, Rickard JP. Molecular insights to the sperm-cervix interaction and the consequences for cryopreserved sperm. Biol Reprod 2023; 108:183-196. [PMID: 36191077 DOI: 10.1093/biolre/ioac188] [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: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Cryopreserved ram spermatozoa are limited in their capacity to traverse the ovine cervix and achieve fertilization. This altered interaction may be related to modified molecular communication between frozen-thawed ram spermatozoa, seminal plasma, and the female tract. As such, this review aims to identify the biological processes which underpin sperm maturation and transport throughout the female reproductive tract to elucidate factors which may alter this natural process in cryopreserved ram spermatozoa. We also assess critical barriers to ram spermatozoa specific to the ovine cervix and the role of seminal plasma in mitigating these barriers. Transcriptomics is explored as a new approach to understand the sperm-cervix interaction. Recent studies have demonstrated that both spermatozoa and seminal plasma contain a complex profile of coding and non-coding RNAs. These molecular species have clear links with functional fertility, and mounting evidence suggests they may be altered by cryopreservation. Emerging in vitro cell culture models are also investigated as a "next step" in studying this interaction, utilizing transcriptomics to identify subtle changes in female tract gene expression in response to spermatozoa. The application of such models is proposed as an exciting opportunity to investigate the unique challenges faced by cryopreserved spermatozoa traversing the ovine cervix prior to fertilization.
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- Sophie Warr
- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland, Gatton, QLD, Australia
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Yu K, Xiao K, Sun QQ, Liu RF, Huang LF, Zhang PF, Xu HY, Lu YQ, Fu Q. Comparative proteomic analysis of seminal plasma exosomes in buffalo with high and low sperm motility. BMC Genomics 2023; 24:8. [PMID: 36624393 PMCID: PMC9830767 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-022-09106-2] [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: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Exosomes are nanosized membranous vesicles secreted by various types of cells, which facilitate intercellular communication by transporting bioactive compounds. Exosomes are abundant in biological fluids including semen, and their protein composition and the potential of seminal plasma exosomes (SPEs) as fertility biomarkers were elucidated in humans, however, little information is available regarding buffalo (Bubalus bubalis). Here, we examined protein correlation between spermatozoa, seminal plasma (SP), and SPEs, and we compared and analyzed protein differences between high-motility (H-motility) and low-motility (L-motility) SPEs in buffalo. RESULTS SPEs were concentrated and purified by ultracentrifugation combined with sucrose density gradient centrifugation, followed by verification using western blotting, nanoparticle tracking analysis, and transmission electron microscopy. Protein composition in spermatozoa, SP and SPEs, and protein difference in H- and L-motility SPEs were identified by LC-MS/MS proteomic analysis and were functionally analyzed through comprehensive bioinformatics. Many SPEs proteins originated from spermatozoa and SP, and nearly one third were also present in spermatozoa and SP. A series of proteins associated with reproductive processes including sperm capacitation, spermatid differentiation, fertilization, sperm-egg recognition, membrane fusion, and acrosome reaction were integrated in a functional network. Comparative proteomic analyses showed 119 down-regulated and 41 up-regulated proteins in L-motility SPEs, compared with H-motility SPEs. Gene Ontology (GO) enrichment of differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) showed that most differential proteins were located in sperm and vesicles, with activities of hydrolase and metalloproteinase, and were involved in sperm-egg recognition, fertilization, single fertilization, and sperm-zona pellucida binding processes, etc. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analysis showed that differential proteins were mainly involved in the PPRP signaling pathway, calcium signaling pathway, and cAMP signaling pathway, among others. Furthermore, 6 proteins associated with reproduction were validated by parallel reaction monitoring analysis. CONCLUSION This study provides a comprehensive description of the seminal plasma exosome proteome and may be of use for further screening of biomarkers associated with male infertility.
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- Kai Yu
- grid.256609.e0000 0001 2254 5798State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004 China ,grid.256609.e0000 0001 2254 5798College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004 China
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- grid.256609.e0000 0001 2254 5798State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004 China ,grid.256609.e0000 0001 2254 5798College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004 China
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- grid.256609.e0000 0001 2254 5798State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004 China ,grid.256609.e0000 0001 2254 5798College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004 China
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- grid.256609.e0000 0001 2254 5798State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004 China ,grid.256609.e0000 0001 2254 5798College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004 China
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- grid.256609.e0000 0001 2254 5798State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004 China ,grid.256609.e0000 0001 2254 5798College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004 China
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- grid.256609.e0000 0001 2254 5798State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004 China ,grid.256609.e0000 0001 2254 5798College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004 China
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- grid.256609.e0000 0001 2254 5798State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004 China ,grid.256609.e0000 0001 2254 5798College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004 China
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- grid.256609.e0000 0001 2254 5798State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004 China ,grid.256609.e0000 0001 2254 5798College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004 China
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- grid.256609.e0000 0001 2254 5798State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004 China
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Gouletsou PG, Tsangaris GT, Katsarou EI, Bourganou MV, Barbagianni MS, Venianaki AP, Bouroutzika E, Anagnostopoulos AK, Fthenakis GC, Katsafadou AI. Proteomics Evaluation of Semen of Clinically Healthy Beagle-Breed Dogs. Vet Sci 2022; 9:vetsci9120697. [PMID: 36548858 PMCID: PMC9785154 DOI: 10.3390/vetsci9120697] [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: 11/11/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The objectives of the present work were to evaluate the semen of dogs by means of proteomics methods and to compare with proteomics results of the blood of the animals, in order to increase available knowledge on the topic and present relevant reference values for semen samples. Semen samples were collected from five Beagle-breed dogs. Reproductive assessment of the animals by means of clinical, ultrasonographic and seminological examinations confirmed their reproductive health. The sperm-rich fraction and the prostatic fraction of semen were processed for proteomics evaluation. LC-MS/MS analysis was performed by means of a LTQ Orbitrap Elite system. The technology combines high separation capacity and strong qualitative ability of proteins in biological samples that require deep proteome coverage. Protein classification was performed based on their functional annotations using Gene Ontology (GO). In blood plasma, semen sperm-rich fraction, and semen prostatic fraction, 59, 42 and 43 proteins, respectively, were detected. Two proteins were identified simultaneously in plasma and the semen sperm-rich fraction, 11 proteins in plasma and the semen prostatic fraction, and three proteins in the semen sperm-rich and prostatic fractions. In semen samples, most proteins were related to cell organization and biogenesis, metabolic processes or transport of ions and molecules. Most proteins were located in the cell membrane, the cytosol or the nucleus. Finally, most proteins performed functions related to binding or enzyme regulation. There were no differences between the semen sperm-rich fraction and prostatic fractions in terms of the clustering of proteins. In conclusion, a baseline reference for proteins in the semen of Beagle-breed dogs is provided. These proteins are involved mostly in supporting spermatozoan maturation, survival and motility, enhancing the reproductive performance of male animals. There appears potential for the proteomics examination of semen to become a tool in semen evaluation. This analysis may potentially identify biomarkers for reproductive disorders. This can be particularly useful in stud animals, also given its advantage as a non-invasive method.
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- Proteomics Research Unit, Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Faculty of Public and One Health, University of Thessaly, 43100 Karditsa, Greece
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- Proteomics Research Unit, Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Faculty of Public and One Health, University of Thessaly, 43100 Karditsa, Greece
- Correspondence:
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Factors influencing seminal plasma composition and its relevance to succeed sperm technology in sheep: an updated review. Small Rumin Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2022.106759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Araujo MS, de Oliveira Henriques Paulo OL, Scott C, Paranzini CS, Codognoto VM, de Paula Freitas Dell'Aqua C, Papa FO, de Souza FF. Insights into the influence of canine breed on proteomics of the spermatozoa and seminal plasma. J Proteomics 2022; 257:104508. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2022.104508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Revised: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Comparative Proteomic Analysis of Young and Adult Bull ( Bos taurus) Cryopreserved Semen. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11072013. [PMID: 34359141 PMCID: PMC8300238 DOI: 10.3390/ani11072013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Revised: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The age of the bull is widely accepted to influence the production of sperm, affecting the amount and quality of produced semen, which in turn impacts the results of cryopreservation. However, the exact influence of the maturation process on cryopreserved sperm, as well as the underlying molecular mechanisms of this process, are not fully understood. The goal of this study was to evaluate changes in the proteome of thawed semen (spermatozoa and supernatant) collected from young and adult bulls (n = 6) using the 2D-DIGE approach. The quality of semen was assessed using a CASA system and flow cytometry. We found no significant age-related variation in semen quality, with the exception of the average path velocity of sperm movement, which was higher in adult bulls. Proteomic analysis indicated 15 spermatozoa proteins and 10 supernatant proteins with significant age-related changes. Our results suggest that semen from adult bulls is better equipped with proteins related to energy production, protection of spermatozoa against oxidative stress and fertilizing ability. Proteins increased in abundance in young bull spermatozoa were connected to the cytoskeleton and its development, which strongly suggests that developmental processes are still in progress. In conclusion, our results provide novel insight into the mechanism of the development of the male reproductive system of cattle.
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Rodriguez-Martinez H, Martinez EA, Calvete JJ, Peña Vega FJ, Roca J. Seminal Plasma: Relevant for Fertility? Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22094368. [PMID: 33922047 PMCID: PMC8122421 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22094368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Revised: 04/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Seminal plasma (SP), the non-cellular component of semen, is a heterogeneous composite fluid built by secretions of the testis, the epididymis and the accessory sexual glands. Its composition, despite species-specific anatomical peculiarities, consistently contains inorganic ions, specific hormones, proteins and peptides, including cytokines and enzymes, cholesterol, DNA and RNA-the latter often protected within epididymis- or prostate-derived extracellular vesicles. It is beyond question that the SP participates in diverse aspects of sperm function pre-fertilization events. The SP also interacts with the various compartments of the tubular genital tract, triggering changes in gene function that prepares for an eventual successful pregnancy; thus, it ultimately modulates fertility. Despite these concepts, it is imperative to remember that SP-free spermatozoa (epididymal or washed ejaculated) are still fertile, so this review shall focus on the differences between the in vivo roles of the SP following semen deposition in the female and those regarding additions of SP on spermatozoa handled for artificial reproduction, including cryopreservation, from artificial insemination to in vitro fertilization. This review attempts, including our own results on model animal species, to critically summarize the current knowledge of the reproductive roles played by SP components, particularly in our own species, which is increasingly affected by infertility. The ultimate goal is to reconcile the delicate balance between the SP molecular concentration and their concerted effects after temporal exposure in vivo. We aim to appraise the functions of the SP components, their relevance as diagnostic biomarkers and their value as eventual additives to refine reproductive strategies, including biotechnologies, in livestock models and humans.
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- Heriberto Rodriguez-Martinez
- Department of Biomedical & Clinical Sciences (BKV), BKH/Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Linköping University, SE-58185 Linköping, Sweden
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +46-132-869-25
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- Department of Medicine and Animal Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, International Excellence Campus for Higher Education and Research “Campus Mare Nostrum”, University of Murcia, 30100 Murcia, Spain; (E.A.M.); (J.R.)
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- Laboratorio de Venómica Estructural y Funcional, Instituto de Biomedicina de Valencia, C.S.I.C., 46010 Valencia, Spain;
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- Laboratory of Equine Reproduction and Equine Spermatology, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, 10003 Caceres, Spain;
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- Department of Medicine and Animal Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, International Excellence Campus for Higher Education and Research “Campus Mare Nostrum”, University of Murcia, 30100 Murcia, Spain; (E.A.M.); (J.R.)
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da Silva LS, Ruivo MA, da Cruz TM, Meneguello JE, Pilau EJ, Caruso ÍP, de Moraes GV, Martinez AC, Seixas FAV. Structural and biophysical characterization of the major proteins from the seminal plasma of Dorper rams. Theriogenology 2021; 166:64-70. [PMID: 33689929 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2021.02.019] [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: 10/08/2020] [Revised: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Pregnancy rates using frozen semen from rams are higher than for horses. One of the factors that positively influences this effect is the composition of low-molecular-weight proteins from seminal plasma, since the amounts of these proteins are much lower in horses. The aim of this work was to purify the major protein components from ram seminal plasma for structural and biophysical characterization. First, the ram semen was collected and the plasma separated by centrifugation. The protein fractions were isolated by gel filtration chromatography, analyzed by circular dichroism spectroscopy and the amino acid sequence identified by mass spectrometry (LC-MSE), the results of which were used to model the protein structure by bioinformatics techniques. This protein was identified by LC-MSE as a spermadhesin, being an unglycosylated monomer with Tm = 69.3 °C and ΔHm= 371 kJ mol-1 at pH 7.0. This work describes for the first time the structural characterization of a spermadhesin from seminal plasma of Dorper rams.
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- Luan Sitó da Silva
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Maringá - UEM, Umuarama, Paraná, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Maringá - UEM, Umuarama, Paraná, Brazil
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- Department of Technology, Universidade Estadual de Maringá - UEM, Umuarama, Paraná, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Analyses and Biomedicine, Universidade Estadual de Maringá - UEM, Maringá, Paraná, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Universidade Estadual de Maringá - UEM, Maringá, Paraná, Brazil
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- Department of Physics and Biomolecular Innovation Center (CMIB), Instituto de Biociências, Letras e Ciências Exatas - IBILCE/UNESP, São José do Rio Preto, SP, Brazil; National Center for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance of Macromolecules, Institute of Medical Biochemistry and National Center for Structural Biology and Bioimaging (CENABIO), UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Universidade Estadual de Maringá - UEM, Umuarama, Paraná, Brazil
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Ligands and Receptors Involved in the Sperm-Zona Pellucida Interactions in Mammals. Cells 2021; 10:cells10010133. [PMID: 33445482 PMCID: PMC7827414 DOI: 10.3390/cells10010133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2020] [Revised: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 01/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Sperm-zona pellucida (ZP) interaction, involving the binding of sperm surface ligands to complementary carbohydrates of ZP, is the first direct gamete contact event crucial for subsequent gamete fusion and successful fertilization in mammals. It is a complex process mediated by the coordinated engagement of multiple ZP receptors forming high-molecular-weight (HMW) protein complexes at the acrosomal region of the sperm surface. The present article aims to review the current understanding of sperm-ZP binding in the four most studied mammalian models, i.e., murine, porcine, bovine, and human, and summarizes the candidate ZP receptors with established ZP affinity, including their origins and the mechanisms of ZP binding. Further, it compares and contrasts the ZP structure and carbohydrate composition in the aforementioned model organisms. The comprehensive understanding of sperm-ZP interaction mechanisms is critical for the diagnosis of infertility and thus becomes an integral part of assisted reproductive therapies/technologies.
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Souto PL, Carmouy LST, Santos C, Martins E, Martins V, Hatamoto-Zervoudakis LK, Murad AM, Mehta A, McManus C, Ramos AF. Seasonal differences in seminal plasma proteins from two bovine breeds adapted to a subtropical climate. Trop Anim Health Prod 2021; 53:61. [PMID: 33389175 DOI: 10.1007/s11250-020-02536-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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This study was designed to evaluate the seasonal expression of seminal plasma proteins from two bovine breeds adapted to a subtropical climate and their associations with post-thawing sperm and environmental characteristics. Semen samples were obtained three times in summer and three times in winter from four Crioulo Lageano and four Angus bulls. Seminal plasma was obtained by centrifugation, and the other portion of the semen was cryopreserved. Seminal plasma proteins were identified by 2D-nanoUPLC-MSE. Post-thawing assessments of sperm kinetics, morphology and membrane integrity were performed. Environmental data such as air temperature, air humidity and black globe temperature (BGT) were recorded, and the temperature-humidity index (THI) was calculated in summer and winter. Results showed that the climate varied significantly between seasons. Although no statistical differences were observed in semen quality between breeds, the protein profiles varied within and between seasons. We suggest that the most critical proteins in summer affecting sperm characteristics were TIMP-2, DNase, Clusterin, CFAH and GPx6. TIMP-2 and DNase showed a higher abundance in Crioulo Lageano in comparison with Angus, while Clusterin, CFAH and GPx6 presented a lower abundance. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of a recently evolved type of glutathione peroxidase, GPx6, in seminal plasma of bovines. In winter, five proteins were considered to be more critical: BSP1, BSP3, CCL2, Sulfhydryl oxidase and TIMP-2. BSP1 and TIMP-2 showed a lower abundance while BSP3, CCL2 and Sulfhydryl oxidase presented a higher abundance in this season in Crioulo Lageano in comparison with Angus.
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- Paula Lorena Souto
- Universidade de Brasília, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, Brasília, 70910-900, Brazil
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- Embrapa Recursos Genéticos e Biotecnologia, Parque Estação Biológica - PqEB, PO Box 12 02372, Brasília, 70770-917, Brazil
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- Brazilian Association of Crioulo Lageano Cattle Breeders, Rua Presidente Nereu Ramos 7373, Andar 9 Sala 2, Lages, Santa Catarina, 88502-901, Brazil
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- Brazilian Association of Crioulo Lageano Cattle Breeders, Rua Presidente Nereu Ramos 7373, Andar 9 Sala 2, Lages, Santa Catarina, 88502-901, Brazil
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- Embrapa Recursos Genéticos e Biotecnologia, Parque Estação Biológica - PqEB, PO Box 12 02372, Brasília, 70770-917, Brazil
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- Embrapa Recursos Genéticos e Biotecnologia, Parque Estação Biológica - PqEB, PO Box 12 02372, Brasília, 70770-917, Brazil
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- Universidade de Brasília, Campus Universitário Darcy Ribeiro, Brasília, 70910-900, Brazil.
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- Embrapa Recursos Genéticos e Biotecnologia, Parque Estação Biológica - PqEB, PO Box 12 02372, Brasília, 70770-917, Brazil
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van Tilburg M, Sousa S, Lobo MDP, Monteiro-Azevedo ACOM, Azevedo RA, Araújo AA, Moura AA. Mapping the major proteome of reproductive fluids and sperm membranes of rams: From the cauda epididymis to ejaculation. Theriogenology 2020; 159:98-107. [PMID: 33126182 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2020.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2019] [Revised: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 10/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The present study evaluated the major proteome of ram seminal plasma and the main secretions that contribute to its formation, such as the cauda epididymal and accessory sex gland fluids. The study also investigated sperm membrane protein profiles before and after ejaculation. First, semen was collected from six rams (using artificial vagina) to obtain seminal plasma and ejaculated sperm. Then, rams were vasectomized for collection of accessory sex gland fluid (using artificial vagina). Next, rams were slaughtered and cauda epididymal fluid (CEF), seminal vesicle fluid, bulbourethral gland fluid and cauda epididymal sperm were properly collected. Proteins from reproductive fluids and sperm membranes were analyzed by 2-D SDS-PAGE, tandem mass spectrometry and bioinformatics. There we 386 proteins and 256 isoforms identified in all samples. The most abundant seminal plasma proteins were BSP1, BSP5 and spermadhesins (bodhesin-2 and spermadhesin Z13-like). These proteins were present in similar patterns in maps of accessory sexgland fluid, with very low quantities in the CEF and absent in the bulbourethral gland secretion. Thus, practically all BSPs and spermadhesins come from seminal vesicles. Bulbourethral gland fluid brought bactericidal/permeability-increasing protein-containing Family A member 1 isoforms, superoxide dismutase [Cu-Zn] and betamicroseminoprotein to seminal plasma. CEF was the major provider of clusterin, epididymal-specific lipocalin-5-like isoform, epididymal secretory gluthathione peroxidase, epididymal secretory protein E1 and prostaglandin-H2 D-isomerase to seminal plasma. Albumin came from all reproductive fluids. BSPs and spermadhesins were present in 2-D maps of ejaculated sperm but absent in cauda epididymal sperm. These proteins come from the seminal vesicles and bind to sperm at the moment of ejaculation. Other proteins of ejaculated and epididymal sperm membranes were mostly associated to energy production, cell adhesion and proteolytic activity (ATP synthases, disintegrin, metalloproteinase domain-containing protein 32, carboxypeptidase Q and cytosol aminopeptidase). In conclusion, there is a well-orchestrated sequence of events to form the major seminal plasma proteome, with specific contributions from cauda epididymis, seminal vesicles and bulbourethral glands. The present data contribute to a better understanding of male reproductive biology and how sperm functions are affected by the noncellularmicro environment of semen.
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- Mauricio van Tilburg
- Department of Animal Sciences, Federal Rural University of the Semi-Arid, Mossoró, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Experimental Biology Centre (NUBEX), University of Fortaleza, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Experimental Biology Centre (NUBEX), University of Fortaleza, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil; The School of Veterinary Medicine, Ceará State University, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil.
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Gomes FP, Park R, Viana AG, Fernandez-Costa C, Topper E, Kaya A, Memili E, Yates JR, Moura AA. Protein signatures of seminal plasma from bulls with contrasting frozen-thawed sperm viability. Sci Rep 2020; 10:14661. [PMID: 32887897 PMCID: PMC7474054 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-71015-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2020] [Accepted: 07/22/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The present study investigated the seminal plasma proteome of Holstein bulls with low (LF; n = 6) and high (HF; n = 8) sperm freezability. The percentage of viable frozen-thawed sperm (%ViableSperm) determined by flow cytometry varied from -2.2 in LF to + 7.8 in HF bulls, as compared to the average %ViableSperm (54.7%) measured in an 860-sire population. Seminal proteins were analyzed by label free mass spectrometry, with the support of statistical and bioinformatics analyses. This approach identified 1,445 proteins, associated with protein folding, cell-cell adhesion, NADH dehydrogenase activity, ATP-binding, proteasome complex, among other processes. There were 338 seminal proteins differentially expressed (p < 0.05) in LF and HF bulls. Based on multivariate analysis, BSP5 and seminal ribonuclease defined the HF phenotype, while spermadhesin-1, gelsolin, tubulins, glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, calmodulin, ATP synthase, sperm equatorial segment protein 1, peroxiredoxin-5, secretoglobin family 1D and glucose-6-phosphate isomerase characterized the LF phenotype. Regression models indicated that %ViableSperm of bulls was related to seminal plasma peroxiredoxin-5, spermadhesin-1 and the spermadhesin-1 × BSP5 interaction (R2 = 0.84 and 0.79; p < 0.05). This report is the largest dataset of bovine seminal plasma proteins. Specific proteins of the non-cellular microenvironment of semen are potential markers of sperm cryotolerance.
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- The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA, USA.
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Ramesha KP, Mol P, Kannegundla U, Thota LN, Gopalakrishnan L, Rana E, Azharuddin N, Mangalaparthi KK, Kumar M, Dey G, Patil A, Saravanan K, Behera SK, Jeyakumar S, Kumaresan A, Kataktalware MA, Prasad TSK. Deep Proteome Profiling of Semen of Indian Indigenous Malnad Gidda (Bos indicus) Cattle. J Proteome Res 2020; 19:3364-3376. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.0c00237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Kerekoppa P. Ramesha
- Southern Regional Station, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Bangalore 560030, India
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- Institute of Bioinformatics, International Technology Park, Bangalore 560066, India
- Amrita School of Biotechnology, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kollam, Kerala 690525, India
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- Southern Regional Station, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Bangalore 560030, India
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- Institute of Bioinformatics, International Technology Park, Bangalore 560066, India
- Centre for Systems Biology and Molecular Medicine, Yenepoya Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore 575018, India
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Madhav Nagar, Manipal 576104, India
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- Southern Regional Station, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Bangalore 560030, India
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- Southern Regional Station, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Bangalore 560030, India
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- Institute of Bioinformatics, International Technology Park, Bangalore 560066, India
- Amrita School of Biotechnology, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kollam, Kerala 690525, India
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- Institute of Bioinformatics, International Technology Park, Bangalore 560066, India
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- Institute of Bioinformatics, International Technology Park, Bangalore 560066, India
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- Centre for Systems Biology and Molecular Medicine, Yenepoya Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore 575018, India
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- Proteomics Facility, Thermo Fisher Scientific India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore 560066, India
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- Centre for Systems Biology and Molecular Medicine, Yenepoya Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore 575018, India
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- Southern Regional Station, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Bangalore 560030, India
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- Southern Regional Station, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Bangalore 560030, India
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- Southern Regional Station, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Bangalore 560030, India
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Leahy T, Rickard JP, Bernecic NC, Druart X, de Graaf SP. Ram seminal plasma and its functional proteomic assessment. Reproduction 2020; 157:R243-R256. [PMID: 30844754 DOI: 10.1530/rep-18-0627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2018] [Accepted: 03/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Ejaculation results in the confluence of epididymal spermatozoa with secretions of the accessory sex glands. This interaction is not a prerequisite for fertilisation success, but seminal factors do play a crucial role in prolonging the survival of spermatozoa both in vitro and in vivo by affording protection from handling induced stress and some selective mechanisms of the female reproductive tract. Reproductive biologists have long sought to identify specific factors in seminal plasma that influence sperm function and fertility in these contexts. Many seminal plasma proteins have been identified as diagnostic predictors of sperm function and have been isolated and applied in vitro to prevent sperm damage associated with the application of artificial reproductive technologies. Proteomic assessment of the spermatozoon, and its surroundings, has provided considerable advances towards these goals and allowed for greater understanding of their physiological function. In this review, the importance of seminal plasma will be examined through a proteomic lens to provide comprehensive analysis of the ram seminal proteome and detail the use of proteomic studies that correlate seminal plasma proteins with ram sperm function and preservation ability.
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- T Leahy
- The University of Sydney, Faculty of Science, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, New South Wales, Australia
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- The University of Sydney, Faculty of Science, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, New South Wales, Australia
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- The University of Sydney, Faculty of Science, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, New South Wales, Australia
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- Physiologie de la Reproduction et du Comportement, INRA, CNRS, IFCE, Université de Tours, Nouzilly, France
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- The University of Sydney, Faculty of Science, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, New South Wales, Australia
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Boe-Hansen GB, Rêgo JPA, Satake N, Venus B, Sadowski P, Nouwens A, Li Y, McGowan M. Effects of increased scrotal temperature on semen quality and seminal plasma proteins in Brahman bulls. Mol Reprod Dev 2020; 87:574-597. [PMID: 32083367 DOI: 10.1002/mrd.23328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2019] [Accepted: 02/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Environmental temperature has effects on sperm quality with differences in susceptibility between cattle subspecies and breeds, but very little is known about the seminal plasma protein (SPP) changes resulting from testicular heat stress. Scrotal insulation (SI) for 48 hr was applied to Brahman (Bos indicus) bulls. Semen was collected at 3-day intervals from before, until 74 days post-SI. The changes in sperm morphology and motility following SI were comparable to previously reported and differences were detected in measures of sperm chromatin conformation as early as 8 days post-SI. New proteins spots, in the SPP two-dimensional (2-D) gels, were apparent when comparing pre-SI with 74 days post-SI, and SPP identified as associated with mechanisms of cellular repair and protection. Similar trends between 2-D gel and Sequential Window Acquisition of All Theoretical Mass Spectra (SWATH-MS) data was observed, with SWATH-MS able to quantify individual SPP that otherwise were not resolved on 2-D gel. The SPP assessment at peak sperm damage (21-24 days) showed a significant difference in 29 SPP (adjusted p < .05), and identified six proteins with change in abundance in the SI group. In conclusion both spermatozoa and SPP composition of bulls are susceptible to temperature change incurred by SI, and SPP markers for testicular heat insults may be detected.
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- Gry Brandt Boe-Hansen
- School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Ceará, Boa Viagem Campus, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, QLD, Australia
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- Agri-Science Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Central Analytical Research Facility, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, QLD, Australia
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- CSIRO Agriculture and Food, St. Lucia, QLD, Australia
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- School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Codognoto VM, Yamada PH, Schmith RA, Rydygier de Ruediger F, de Paula Freitas-Dell'Aqua C, de Souza FF, Brochine S, do Carmo LM, Vieira AF, Oba E. Cross comparison of seminal plasma proteins from cattle and buffalo (Bubalus bubalis). Reprod Domest Anim 2019; 55:81-92. [PMID: 31733131 DOI: 10.1111/rda.13589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2019] [Revised: 10/25/2019] [Accepted: 11/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The objective of this study was to evaluate seminal plasma proteins from cattle and buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), to identify differences between related species. Sixteen buffaloes and 16 cattle between 30 and 60 months of age were used. Semen collection was performed by electroejaculation, followed by macroscopic and microscopic subjective analyses. After analysis, the samples were centrifuged at 800 g for 10 min, and the supernatant (seminal plasma) was recentrifuged at 10,000 g for 30 min at 4°C. The total protein concentration was determined by the Bradford method, and the proteins were digested in solution for mass spectrometry (nLC-MS/MS). Multivariate statistical analysis was used to evaluate the proteomics results by non-hierarchical clustering the considering exponentially modified protein abundance index (emPAI). Principal component analysis (PCA) and partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) were used for clustering. Proteomics identified 78 proteins, and multivariate analysis showed 4 that were over-expressed in buffaloes (cystatin C, prosaposin, peptide YY and keratin type II cytoskeletal 5) and 9 in cattle (spermadhesin-1, seminal plasma protein PDC-109, ribonuclease 4, metalloproteinase inhibitor 2, acrosin inhibitor 1, seminal ribonuclease, C-type natriuretic peptide, angiogenin-1 and osteopontin). Among the proteins identified in seminal plasma, the C-type natriuretic peptide and metalloproteinase inhibitors were described for the first time in buffaloes. Some protease inhibitors were found over-expressed in buffaloes, and important proteins in seminal plasma of cattle were not identified or were found at lower expression levels in buffaloes, which can contribute to reproductive performance in this species.
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- Viviane Maria Codognoto
- Department of Animal Reproduction and Veterinary Radiology, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (FMVZ), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction and Veterinary Radiology, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (FMVZ), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction and Veterinary Radiology, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (FMVZ), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction and Veterinary Radiology, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (FMVZ), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction and Veterinary Radiology, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (FMVZ), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction and Veterinary Radiology, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (FMVZ), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction and Veterinary Radiology, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (FMVZ), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction and Veterinary Radiology, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (FMVZ), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction and Veterinary Radiology, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (FMVZ), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction and Veterinary Radiology, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (FMVZ), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, Brazil
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Mogielnicka-Brzozowska M, Prochowska S, Niżański W, Bromke MA, Wiśniewski J, Olejnik B, Kuzborska A, Fraser L, Młynarz P, Kordan W. Proteome of cat semen obtained after urethral catheterization. Theriogenology 2019; 141:68-81. [PMID: 31518731 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2019.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2019] [Revised: 09/03/2019] [Accepted: 09/03/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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The binding of seminal plasma (SP) proteins by spermatozoa plays an important role in the regulation of sperm epididymal maturation, motility gaining in female reproductive tracts and sperm-egg interaction. The aim of the study was to analyze the SP and sperm extracts proteome of cat (Felis catus) semen. The seminal plasma and spermatozoa were obtained by urethra catheterization from 10 male cats. Proteins were extracted using RIPA buffer and separated by electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE). The gels were analyzed using MultiAnalyst software. The proteins were subsequently analyzed using NanoUPLC-Q-TOF/MS. UniProt database-supported identification resulted in 106 proteins identified in the cat SP and 98 proteins in the extracts of spermatozoa. Based on a gene ontology analysis, dominant molecular functions of feline SP proteins were binding, catalytic, and antioxidant activity (56%, 33%, and 11% of cases, respectively). The molecular functions of sperm extracts proteins were mainly involved in catalytic activity (41%) and binding (23%). The proteins present in both, the SP and spermatozoa's extracts, were: serum albumin (ALB), semenogelin 2 (SEMG 2), clusterin (CLU), lactoferrin (LTF), prostatic acid phosphatase (ACPP), prolactin inducible protein (PIP), negative elongation factor E (NELF-E) and ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase (ENPP3). Protein-protein interactions analysis showed significant connection for 12 proteins in the cat semen. The seminal plasma proteins which, with high probability score, participate in important metabolic pathways are: glutathione peroxidases (GPx5 and 6), prostatic acid phosphatase (ACPP), β-hexosaminidase (HEXB), polymeric immunoglobulin receptor (pIgR) and serpin family F member 1 (SERPINF1). For sperm protein extracts it were: pyruvate dehydrogenase (PDHB), succinate-CoA-ligase (SUCLA2), malate dehydrogenase (MDH2), ATP synthase F1 subunit alpha (ATP5F1A) and tubulin beta (TUBB).
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- Marzena Mogielnicka-Brzozowska
- Department of Animal Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Bioengineering, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Oczapowskiego 5, 10-957, Olsztyn, Poland.
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- Department of Reproduction and Clinic of Farm Animals, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, pl. Grunwaldzki 49, 50-366, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Reproduction and Clinic of Farm Animals, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, pl. Grunwaldzki 49, 50-366, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Medical University of Wrocław, Chałubińskiego 10, 50-368, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Medical University of Wrocław, Chałubińskiego 10, 50-368, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry and Immunochemistry, Medical University of Wrocław, Bujwida 44a, 50-345, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Animal Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Bioengineering, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Oczapowskiego 5, 10-957, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Animal Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Bioengineering, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Oczapowskiego 5, 10-957, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry, Wroclaw University of Technology, 50-370, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Animal Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Bioengineering, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Oczapowskiego 5, 10-957, Olsztyn, Poland
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Fu Q, Pan L, Huang D, Wang Z, Hou Z, Zhang M. Proteomic profiles of buffalo spermatozoa and seminal plasma. Theriogenology 2019; 134:74-82. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2019.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2018] [Revised: 05/12/2019] [Accepted: 05/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Westfalewicz B, Dietrich M, Słowińska M, Judycka S, Ciereszko A. Seasonal changes in the proteome of cryopreserved bull semen supernatant. Theriogenology 2019; 126:295-302. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2018.12.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2018] [Revised: 10/30/2018] [Accepted: 12/04/2018] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Differences in sperm protein abundance and carbonylation level in bull ejaculates of low and high quality. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0206150. [PMID: 30427859 PMCID: PMC6241115 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0206150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2018] [Accepted: 10/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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In breeding and insemination centres, significant variation in bull ejaculate quality is often observed between individuals and also within the same individual. Low-quality semen does not qualify for cryopreservation and is rejected, generating economic loss. The mechanisms underlying the formation of low-quality ejaculates are poorly understood; therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the proteomic differences and oxidative modifications (measured as changes in protein carbonylation level) of bull ejaculates of low and high quality. Flow cytometry and computer-assisted sperm analysis were used to assess differences in viability, reactive oxygen species (ROS) level, and sperm motility. To analyse changes in protein abundance, two-dimensional difference gel electrophoresis (2D-DIGE) was performed. Western blotting in conjunction with two-dimensional electrophoresis (2D-oxyblot) was used to quantitate carbonylated sperm proteins. Proteins were identified using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation time-of-flight/time-of-flight spectrometry. High quality ejaculates were characterised by higher sperm motility, viability, concentration, and a lower number of ROS-positive cells (ROS+). We found significant differences in the protein profile between high- and low-quality ejaculates, and identified 14 protein spots corresponding to 10 proteins with differences in abundance. The identified sperm proteins were mainly associated with energetic metabolism, capacitation, fertilisation, motility, and cellular detoxification. High-quality ejaculates were characterised by a high abundance of extracellular sperm surface proteins, likely due to more efficient secretion from accessory sex glands and/or epididymis, and a low abundance of intracellular proteins. Our results show that sperm proteins in low-quality ejaculates are characterised by a high carbonylation level. Moreover, we identified, for the first time, 14 protein spots corresponding to 12 proteins with differences in carbonylation level between low- and high-quality ejaculates. The carbonylated proteins were localised mainly in mitochondria or their immediate surroundings. Oxidative damage to proteins in low-quality semen may be associated with phosphorylation/dephosphorylation disturbances, mitochondrial dysfunction, and motility apparatus disorders. Our results contribute to research regarding the mechanism by which low- and high-quality ejaculates are formed and to the identification of sperm proteins that are particularly sensitive to oxidative damage.
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Proteomic landscape of seminal plasma associated with dairy bull fertility. Sci Rep 2018; 8:16323. [PMID: 30397208 PMCID: PMC6218504 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-34152-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2018] [Accepted: 09/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Male fertility is the ability of sperm to fertilize the egg and sustain embryo development. Several factors determine the fertilizing capacity of mammalian sperm, including those intrinsic to sperm and components of the seminal plasma. The present study analyzed the seminal fluid proteome of Bos taurus and potential associations between proteins and fertility scores. Mass spectrometry coupled with nano HPLC allowed the identification of 1,159 proteins in the dairy bull seminal plasma. There were 50 and 29 seminal proteins more abundant in high (HF) low fertility (LF) bulls, respectively. Based on multivariate analysis, C-type natriuretic peptide, TIMP-2, BSP5 and sulfhydryl oxidase indicated relationship with HF bulls. Clusterin, tissue factor pathway inhibitor 2, galectin-3-binding protein and 5′-nucleotidase were associated with LF bulls. Abundance of NAD(P)(+)-arginine ADP-ribosyltransferase, prosaposin and transmembrane protein 2 proteins had the highest positive correlations with fertility ranking. Quantities of vitamin D-binding protein, nucleotide exchange factor SIL1 and galectin-3-binding protein showed the highest negative correlations with fertility ranking. A fertility ranking score was calculated and the relationship with these proteins was significant (Spearman’s rho = 0.94). The present findings represent a major and novel contribution to the study of bovine seminal proteins. Indicators of fertility can be used to improve reproductive biotechnologies.
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Nerve Growth Factor-β production in the bull: Gene expression, immunolocalization, seminal plasma constitution, and association with sire conception rates. Anim Reprod Sci 2018; 197:335-342. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2018.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2018] [Revised: 08/24/2018] [Accepted: 09/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Codognoto VM, Yamada PH, Schmith RA, de Ruediger FR, Scott C, de Faria Lainetti P, Brochine S, de Paula Freitas-Dell'Aqua C, de Souza FF, Oba E. Functional insights into the role of seminal plasma proteins on sperm motility of buffalo. Anim Reprod Sci 2018; 195:251-258. [PMID: 29884323 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2018.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2018] [Revised: 05/24/2018] [Accepted: 06/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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The objective of the present study was to describe the proteins from the seminal plasma of buffalo and correlate these proteins with sperm motility. Ejaculates from sixteen Murrah buffalo were used. Semen collection was performed by electroejaculation, and the ejaculate was evaluated by macroscopic (volume) and microscopic analysis (subjective motility and vigor, as well as sperm concentration). After the analysis, the samples were centrifuged (800g for 10 min and 10,000 for 30 min at 4 °C), and the supernatant (seminal plasma) was used to determine total protein concentration by the Bradford method. Based on total protein concentration, an aliquot (50 μg) was taken to conduct protein in-solution digestion for nano-LC-ESI-Q-TOF mass spectrometry analysis. Samples were divided into two groups, minimal (little sperm motility) and greater (typical sperm motility), based on non-hierarchical clustering considering motility and emPAI protein value. The data were analyzed by multivariate statistical analysis using principal component analysis (PCA) and partial analysis of minimum squares discrimination (PLS-DA). Forty-eight proteins were detected in the seminal plasma, and fifteen were common to two groups. There were six proteins that were significantly different between the groups. The main functions of proteins in seminal plasma were catalytic and binding activity. Spermadhesin protein, ribonuclease, 14-3-3 protein zeta/delta and acrosin inhibitor were in greater amounts in seminal plasma from the group with greater sperm motility; prosaposin and peptide YY were in greater amounts in the group with little sperm motility. The proteins detected in the greater motility group were correlated with sperm protection, including protection against oxidative stress, lipid peroxidation, protease inhibition and prevention of premature capacitation and acrosome reaction. In the group with little sperm motility, one of the identified proteins is considered to be an antifertility factor, whereas the function of other identified protein is not definitive. Results from the present study add to the knowledge base about the molecular processes related with sperm motility, and these findings can be used for determining potential markers of semen quality.
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- Viviane Maria Codognoto
- São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Department of Animal Reproduction and Veterinary Radiology, Botucatu, Brazil.
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Department of Animal Reproduction and Veterinary Radiology, Botucatu, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Department of Animal Reproduction and Veterinary Radiology, Botucatu, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Department of Animal Reproduction and Veterinary Radiology, Botucatu, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Department of Animal Reproduction and Veterinary Radiology, Botucatu, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Department of Animal Reproduction and Veterinary Radiology, Botucatu, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Department of Animal Reproduction and Veterinary Radiology, Botucatu, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Department of Animal Reproduction and Veterinary Radiology, Botucatu, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Department of Animal Reproduction and Veterinary Radiology, Botucatu, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Department of Animal Reproduction and Veterinary Radiology, Botucatu, Brazil
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Słowińska M, Nynca J, Arnold GJ, Fröhlich T, Jankowski J, Kozłowski K, Mostek A, Ciereszko A. Proteomic identification of turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) seminal plasma proteins. Poult Sci 2018; 96:3422-3435. [PMID: 28854753 DOI: 10.3382/ps/pex132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2016] [Accepted: 05/05/2017] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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SDS-PAGE combined with liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) and 2-dimensional electrophoresis (2DE) combined with matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight/time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI TOF/TOF) were applied to characterize the turkey seminal plasma proteome. LC-MS/MS led to the identification of 175 proteins, which were classified according to their function and to corresponding biochemical pathways. Using 2DE and MALDI TOF/TOF, 34 different turkey seminal plasma proteins could be identified, of which 20 were found in more than one spot, indicating different proteoforms of these proteins. For validation, antibodies against turkey albumin and ovoinhibitor as well as sperm acrosin were used in 2DE Western blots experiments. The bioinformatic analysis of the results indicates that turkey seminal plasma proteins may be involved in regulation of lipid metabolism [liver X receptor/retinoid X receptor (LXR/RXR) activation and farnesoid X receptor/retinoid X receptor (FXR/RXR) activation pathways)], endocytic entry of proteins and lipids at the plasma membrane (clathrin-mediated endocytosis pathway), and defense against pathogens (acute phase response signaling pathway) and energy production (glycolysis and gluconeogenesis). Moreover, a comparative meta-analysis of seminal plasma proteomes from other species indicated the presence of proteins specific for avian reproduction, but distinct differences between turkey and chicken seminal plasma proteomes were detected. The results of our study provide basic knowledge of the protein composition of turkey seminal plasma highlighting important physiological pathways which may play crucial roles in the sperm environment after ejaculation. This knowledge can be the basis to further develop procedures improving the reproduction of farmed turkeys.
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- M Słowińska
- Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn Department of Gamete and Embryo Biology; Tuwima 10, 10-747 Olsztyn, Poland.
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- Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn Department of Gamete and Embryo Biology; Tuwima 10, 10-747 Olsztyn, Poland
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- Laboratory for Functional Genome Analysis (LAFUGA), Gene Center and Department of Biochemistry, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Munich, Germany
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- Laboratory for Functional Genome Analysis (LAFUGA), Gene Center and Department of Biochemistry, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Poultry Science, Faculty of Animal Bioengineering, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn; Oczapowskiego 5, 10-719 Olsztyn
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- Department of Poultry Science, Faculty of Animal Bioengineering, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn; Oczapowskiego 5, 10-719 Olsztyn
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- Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn Department of Gamete and Embryo Biology; Tuwima 10, 10-747 Olsztyn, Poland
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- Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn Department of Gamete and Embryo Biology; Tuwima 10, 10-747 Olsztyn, Poland
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Druart X, de Graaf S. Seminal plasma proteomes and sperm fertility. Anim Reprod Sci 2018; 194:33-40. [PMID: 29657075 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2018.04.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2017] [Revised: 03/19/2018] [Accepted: 04/08/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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During ejaculation, the spermatozoa are transported by the seminal plasma, a fluid resulting from secretions originating mainly from the prostate and the seminal vesicles in mammals. The interaction of the seminal plasma with spermatozoa induces binding of seminal proteins onto the sperm surface and membrane remodeling potentially impacting the sperm transport, survival and fertilizing ability in the female genital tract. The seminal plasma also contains peptides and proteins involved in the inflammatory and immune response of the female tract. Therefore the seminal plasma proteome has been investigated in a large range of taxa, including mammals, birds, fishes and insect species. The association of the seminal plasma with semen preservation or fertility identified proteic markers of seminal plasma function in domestic species. This review summarizes the current knowledge in seminal plasma proteomes and proteic markers of sperm preservation in animal species.
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- Xavier Druart
- Physiologie de la Reproduction et du Comportement, INRA, CNRS, IFCE, Université de Tours, 37380 Nouzilly, France.
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- RMC Gunn Building (B19), Faculty of Veterinary Science, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia
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Silva HVR, Rodriguez-Villamil P, Magalhães FFD, Nunes TGP, Freitas LAD, Ribeiro LR, Silva AR, Moura AA, Silva LDMD. Seminal plasma and sperm proteome of ring-tailed coatis (Nasua nasua, Linnaeus, 1766). Theriogenology 2018; 111:34-42. [PMID: 29427806 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2017.12.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2017] [Revised: 12/11/2017] [Accepted: 12/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Ring-tailed coati is listed as a species of least concern in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, however, there has been a sharp decline in their population. The present study was conducted to evaluate the major proteins of both seminal plasma and sperm in ring-tailed coatis. Semen sample was collected from three adult coatis and evaluated for their morphological characteristics. Further, the sample was centrifuged to separate spermatozoa from seminal plasma, and then stored in liquid nitrogen. The seminal plasma and sperm proteins were subjected to one-dimensional (1-D) sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) and identified by mass spectrometry. Gene ontology and protein networks were analyzed using bioinformatics tools. Based on sperm concentration and average protein content of the semen, the concentration of protein/spermatozoon was found to be 104.69 ± 44.43 μg. The analysis of SDS-PAGE gels showed 20.3 ± 3.1 and 17 ± 2 protein bands/lane for seminal plasma and sperm, respectively. In-gel protein digestion and peptide analysis by mass spectrometry revealed 238 and 246 proteins in the seminal plasma and sperm, respectively. The gene ontology analysis revealed that the proteins of seminal plasma mainly participated in cellular (35%) and regulatory (21%) processes. According to their cellular localization, seminal plasma proteins were categorized as structural (18%), extracellular (17%), and nuclear (14%) proteins with molecular functions, such as catalytic activity (43%) and binding (43%). The sperm proteins were also involved in cellular (38%) and regulatory (23%) processes, and mainly categorized as extracellular (17%), nuclear (13%), and cytoplasmic (10%) proteins. The major molecular functions of the sperm proteins were catalytic activity (44%) and binding (42%). These results indicated that the seminal plasma of ring-tailed coati has an array of proteins that can potentially modulate several sperm functions, from sperm protection to oocyte binding. However, further studies are necessary to interpret the roles of these major seminal plasma proteins in coatis.
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- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm Conservation, Federal University of the Semi-Arid, Mossoró, RN, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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Westfalewicz B, Dietrich M, Mostek A, Partyka A, Bielas W, Niżański W, Ciereszko A. Identification and functional analysis of bull (Bos taurus) cauda epididymal fluid proteome. J Dairy Sci 2017; 100:6707-6719. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2016-12526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2016] [Accepted: 03/30/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Aquino-Cortez A, Pinheiro BQ, Lima DBC, Silva HVR, Mota-Filho AC, Martins JAM, Rodriguez-Villamil P, Moura AA, Silva LDM. Proteomic characterization of canine seminal plasma. Theriogenology 2017; 95:178-186. [PMID: 28460673 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2017.03.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2016] [Revised: 03/16/2017] [Accepted: 03/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The present study was conducted to identify the major proteome of the sperm-rich fraction and prostatic fraction of canine seminal plasma. Three semen samples from four healthy dogs were obtained by digital manipulation. The pre-sperm fraction, sperm-rich fraction and prostatic fraction were separated from each ejaculate. Immediately after sperm analysis, a protease inhibitor was added to the sperm-rich fraction and prostatic fraction, and the fractions were separately centrifuged and frozen at -80 °C. The samples were thawed, re-centrifuged, and the total protein concentration was determined. Samples were subjected to 1D SDS-PAGE and Coomassie-blue stained gels, were analyzed by Quantity One 1D Analysis Software. Bands detected in the gels were excised and proteins subjected to digestion with trypsin. Proteins were identified by nano-HPLC-MS and tools of bioinformatics. Tandem mass spectrometry allowed the detection of 268 proteins in the gels of sperm-rich fraction and prostatic fraction of canine ejaculate. A total of 251 proteins were common to the sperm-rich and prostatic fractions, while 17 proteins were present in the sperm-rich fraction and absent in the prostatic fraction. The intensity of the bands detected in range 1 and 2 represented 46.5% of all of the band intensities detected in the 1D gels for proteins of the sperm-rich fraction and 53.0% of all bands in the prostatic fraction. Arginine esterase and lactotransferrin precursor were the protein with the highest intensity observed in the both fractions. Among the proteins present only in the sperm-rich fraction, the proteins UPF0764 protein C16orf89 homolog and epididymal-specific lipocalin-9 were the most abundant. In conclusion, canine sperm-rich fraction and prostatic fraction express a very diverse set of proteins, with unique biochemical properties and functions. Moreover, although most proteins are common to both sperm-rich fraction and prostatic fraction, there are some exclusive proteins in sperm-rich fraction.
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- Annice Aquino-Cortez
- Laboratory of Carnivores Reproduction, State University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Brazil
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Westfalewicz B, Dietrich MA, Mostek A, Partyka A, Bielas W, Niżański W, Ciereszko A. Analysis of bull (Bos taurus) seminal vesicle fluid proteome in relation to seminal plasma proteome. J Dairy Sci 2016; 100:2282-2298. [PMID: 28041731 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2016-11866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2016] [Accepted: 11/04/2016] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The existing knowledge on the bull seminal vesicle proteome, a major seminal plasma constituent, and its relationship with seminal plasma is limited. This knowledge is prerequisite for a better understanding of seminal plasma variability, which is linked to semen quality. The objective of this study was to characterize the proteomes of seminal vesicle fluid and seminal plasma and to compare them to better understand the origin of seminal plasma proteins. We collected ejaculates and seminal vesicle fluid postmortem from 6 mature Holstein Friesian bulls. We performed the analysis and identification of proteins using 2-dimensional electrophoresis coupled with matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry. We identified 105 proteins in bull seminal vesicle fluid and 88 proteins in seminal plasma. For both seminal vesicles and seminal plasma proteins described in our study, top biological functions were cellular movement, cell death and survival, and cellular growth and proliferation. Additionally, seminal vesicle fluid proteins were involved in protein degradation and synthesis. Seminal plasma proteins were also involved in cellular assembly and organization and cell-to-cell signaling and interactions. Proteins of both fluids were involved in the following canonical pathways: glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, liver X receptor/farnesoid X receptor, and farnesoid X receptor/retinoid X receptor activation. Additionally, seminal vesicle fluid proteins appeared to be involved in oxidative stress response mediated by nuclear factor E2-related factor 2. Our results described the bull seminal vesicle fluid proteome for the first time and allowed for significant expansion of the current knowledge on the bull seminal plasma proteome. Moreover, analysis indicated that both bull seminal vesicle fluid and seminal plasma proteomes contained interconnected protein groups related to protective functions, glycolysis, and the morphology and physiology of the spermatozoa. These proteins and their interactions could be targeted in future research.
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- B Westfalewicz
- Department of Gamete and Embryo Biology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Tuwima 10, 10-748 Olsztyn, Poland.
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- Department of Gamete and Embryo Biology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Tuwima 10, 10-748 Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Gamete and Embryo Biology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Tuwima 10, 10-748 Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Reproduction and Clinic of Farm Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, pl. Grunwaldzki 49, 50-366 Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Reproduction and Clinic of Farm Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, pl. Grunwaldzki 49, 50-366 Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Reproduction and Clinic of Farm Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, pl. Grunwaldzki 49, 50-366 Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Gamete and Embryo Biology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Tuwima 10, 10-748 Olsztyn, Poland
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Atikuzzaman M, Sanz L, Pla D, Alvarez-Rodriguez M, Rubér M, Wright D, Calvete JJ, Rodriguez-Martinez H. Selection for higher fertility reflects in the seminal fluid proteome of modern domestic chicken. COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY D-GENOMICS & PROTEOMICS 2016; 21:27-40. [PMID: 27852008 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbd.2016.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2016] [Revised: 10/26/2016] [Accepted: 10/26/2016] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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The high egg-laying capacity of the modern domestic chicken (i.e. White Leghorn, WL) has arisen from the low egg-laying ancestor Red Junglefowl (RJF) via continuous trait selection and breeding. To investigate whether this long-term selection impacted the seminal fluid (SF)-proteome, 2DE electrophoresis-based proteomic analyses and immunoassays were conducted to map SF-proteins/cytokines in RJF, WL and a 9th generation Advanced Intercross Line (AIL) of RJF/WL-L13, including individual SF (n=4, from each RJF, WL and AIL groups) and pools of the SF from 15 males of each group, analyzed by 2DE to determine their degree of intra-group (AIL, WL, and RJF) variability using Principal Component Analysis (PCA); respectively an inter-breed comparative analysis of intergroup fold change of specific SF protein spots intensity between breeds. The PCA clearly highlighted a clear intra-group similarity among individual roosters as well as a clear inter-group variability (e.g. between RJF, WL and AIL) validating the use of pools to minimize confounding individual variation. Protein expression varied considerably for processes related to sperm motility, nutrition, transport and survival in the female, including signaling towards immunomodulation. The major conserved SF-proteins were serum albumin and ovotransferrin. Aspartate aminotransferase, annexin A5, arginosuccinate synthase, glutathione S-transferase 2 and l-lactate dehydrogenase-A were RJF-specific. Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase appeared specific to the WL-SF while angiotensin-converting enzyme, γ-enolase, coagulation factor IX, fibrinogen α-chain, hemoglobin subunit α-D, lysozyme C, phosphoglycerate kinase, Src-substrate protein p85, tubulins and thioredoxin were AIL-specific. The RJF-SF contained fewer immune system process proteins and lower amounts of the anti-inflammatory/immunomodulatory TGF-β2 compared to WL and AIL, which had low levels- or lacked pro-inflammatory CXCL10 compared to RJF. The seminal fluid proteome differs between ancestor and modern chicken, with a clear enrichment of proteins and peptides related to immune-modulation for sperm survival in the female and fertility.
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- Mohammad Atikuzzaman
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Linköping, Linköping, Sweden
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- Instituto de Biomedicina de Valencia, CSIC, Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto de Biomedicina de Valencia, CSIC, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Linköping, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology, University of Linköping, Linköping, Sweden
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- Instituto de Biomedicina de Valencia, CSIC, Valencia, Spain.
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Bromfield JJ. A role for seminal plasma in modulating pregnancy outcomes in domestic species. Reproduction 2016; 152:R223-R232. [PMID: 27601714 DOI: 10.1530/rep-16-0313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2016] [Accepted: 09/05/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Seminal plasma is a complex fluid produced by the accessory glands of the male reproductive tract. Seminal plasma acts primarily as a transport medium for sperm on its arduous journey through the male and then female reproductive tract following ejaculation. This spermatozoan expedition will hopefully result in the meeting of and resultant fertilization of an oocyte, perpetuating the genetic lineage of both sexes. Whereas seminal plasma has historically been perceived as only a transport medium providing a nutrient-rich fluid environment for sperm during this exchange of genetic material, new insights into a complex communication pathway between males and females has been unraveled in the past 30 years. This new research suggests seminal plasma as a method to promote early pregnancy success by modulating cellular and molecular adaptions of the maternal environment required to facilitate healthy, successful pregnancy outcomes. Whereas much work on this exciting new communication process has focused on mice and translation to human reproduction, here we review the current evidence in domestic species where artificial insemination in the absence of seminal plasma is routine. Improving artificial insemination in domestic species to optimize offspring health and productivity could have far-reaching impacts on agriculturally relevant species such as cattle, sheep, pigs and horses.
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- John J Bromfield
- D H Barron Reproductive and Perinatal Biology Research ProgramDepartment of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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Bergeron A, Aragon JP, Guillemette C, Hébert A, Sullivan R, Blondin P, Richard FJ. Characterization of cAMP-phosphodiesterase activity in bovine seminal plasma. Andrology 2016; 4:1123-1130. [PMID: 27565610 DOI: 10.1111/andr.12267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2016] [Revised: 06/22/2016] [Accepted: 07/14/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The second messenger cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) has a central role in sperm physiology. Extracellular cAMP can be sequentially degraded into 5'AMP and adenosine by ecto-phosphodiesterases (ecto-PDE) and ecto-nucleotidases, a phenomenon called extracellular cAMP-adenosine pathway. As cAMP-adenosine pathway is involved in sperm capacitation, we hypothesize that extracellular PDEs are functionally present in seminal plasma. Exclusively measuring cAMP-PDE activity, total activity in bovine seminal plasma was 10.1 ± 1.5 fmoles/min/μg. Using different family-specific PDE inhibitors, we showed that in seminal plasma, the major cAMP-PDE activity was papaverine sensitive (47.5%). These data support the presence of PDE10 in bovine seminal plasma and was further confirmed by western blot. In epididymal fluid, total cAMP-PDE activity was 48.2 ± 14.8 fmoles/min/μg and we showed that the major cAMP-PDE activity was 3-isobutyl-methylxanthine insensitive and thus ascribed to PDE8 family. PDE10A mRNAs were found in the testis, epididymis, and seminal vesicles. cAMP-PDE activity is present in bovine seminal plasma and epididymal fluid. The results suggest a role for ecto-PDEs present in those fluids in the signaling pathways involved in sperm functions.
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- A Bergeron
- Centre de Recherche en Reproduction, Développement et Santé Intergénérationnelle, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada.,Département des Sciences Animales, Faculté des Sciences de L'agriculture et de L'alimentation, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche en Reproduction, Développement et Santé Intergénérationnelle, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada.,Département des Sciences Animales, Faculté des Sciences de L'agriculture et de L'alimentation, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche en Reproduction, Développement et Santé Intergénérationnelle, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada.,Département des Sciences Animales, Faculté des Sciences de L'agriculture et de L'alimentation, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche en Reproduction, Développement et Santé Intergénérationnelle, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada.,Département des Sciences Animales, Faculté des Sciences de L'agriculture et de L'alimentation, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche en Reproduction, Développement et Santé Intergénérationnelle, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada.,Département Obstétrique, Gynécologie et Reproduction, Faculté de Médecine, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Boviteq, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche en Reproduction, Développement et Santé Intergénérationnelle, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada.,Département des Sciences Animales, Faculté des Sciences de L'agriculture et de L'alimentation, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
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Montanholi Y, Fontoura A, Diel de Amorim M, Foster R, Chenier T, Miller S. Seminal plasma protein concentrations vary with feed efficiency and fertility-related measures in young beef bulls. Reprod Biol 2016; 16:147-56. [DOI: 10.1016/j.repbio.2016.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2016] [Revised: 04/04/2016] [Accepted: 04/19/2016] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Defaus S, Avilés M, Andreu D, Gutiérrez-Gallego R. Identification of Bovine Sperm Surface Proteins Involved in Carbohydrate-mediated Fertilization Interactions. Mol Cell Proteomics 2016; 15:2236-51. [PMID: 27094474 DOI: 10.1074/mcp.m115.057703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2015] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Glycan-protein interactions play a key role in mammalian fertilization, but data on the composition and identities of protein complexes involved in fertilization events are scarce, with the added complication that the glycans in such interactions tend to differ among species. In this study we have used a bovine model to detect, characterize and identify sperm lectins relevant in fertilization. Given the complexity of the sperm-toward-egg journey, two important aspects of the process, both primarily mediated by protein-sugar interactions, have been addressed: (1) formation of the sperm reservoir in the oviductal epithelium, and (2) gamete recognition (oocyte-sperm interaction). Using whole sperm cells and a novel affinity capture method, several groups of proteins with different glycan specificities, including 58 hitherto unreported as lectins, have been identified in sperm surface, underscoring both the efficacy of our selective approach and the complex composition and function of sperm. Based on these results and previous data, we suggest that sperm surface proteins play significant roles in fertilization events such as membrane remodeling, transport, protection and function, thus supporting the hypothesis that rather than a simple lock-and-key model, mammalian fertilization relies on a complex interactome involving multiple ligands/receptors and recognition/binding events.
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- Sira Defaus
- From the ‡Department of Experimental and Health Sciences, Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona Biomedical Research Park, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
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- §Department of Cell Biology and Histology, School of Medicine, University of Murcia and IMIB, Campus Mare Nostrum, 30071 Murcia, Spain
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- From the ‡Department of Experimental and Health Sciences, Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona Biomedical Research Park, 08003 Barcelona, Spain;
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- From the ‡Department of Experimental and Health Sciences, Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona Biomedical Research Park, 08003 Barcelona, Spain;
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Baer B, Millar AH. Proteomics in evolutionary ecology. J Proteomics 2015; 135:4-11. [PMID: 26453985 DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2015.09.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2015] [Revised: 09/22/2015] [Accepted: 09/30/2015] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Evolutionary ecologists are traditionally gene-focused, as genes propagate phenotypic traits across generations and mutations and recombination in the DNA generate genetic diversity required for evolutionary processes. As a consequence, the inheritance of changed DNA provides a molecular explanation for the functional changes associated with natural selection. A direct focus on proteins on the other hand, the actual molecular agents responsible for the expression of a phenotypic trait, receives far less interest from ecologists and evolutionary biologists. This is partially due to the central dogma of molecular biology that appears to define proteins as the 'dead-end of molecular information flow' as well as technical limitations in identifying and studying proteins and their diversity in the field and in many of the more exotic genera often favored in ecological studies. Here we provide an overview of a newly forming field of research that we refer to as 'Evolutionary Proteomics'. We point out that the origins of cellular function are related to the properties of polypeptide and RNA and their interactions with the environment, rather than DNA descent, and that the critical role of horizontal gene transfer in evolution is more about coopting new proteins to impact cellular processes than it is about modifying gene function. Furthermore, post-transcriptional and post-translational processes generate a remarkable diversity of mature proteins from a single gene, and the properties of these mature proteins can also influence inheritance through genetic and perhaps epigenetic mechanisms. The influence of post-transcriptional diversification on evolutionary processes could provide a novel mechanistic underpinning for elements of rapid, directed evolutionary changes and adaptations as observed for a variety of evolutionary processes. Modern state-of the art technologies based on mass spectrometry are now available to identify and quantify peptides, proteins, protein modifications and protein interactions of interest with high accuracy and assess protein diversity and function. Therefore, proteomic technologies can be viewed as providing evolutionary biologist with exciting novel opportunities to understand very early events in functional variation of cellular molecular machinery that are acting as part of evolutionary processes.
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- B Baer
- Centre for Integrative Bee Research (CIBER) and ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology, Bayliss Building, The University of Western Australia, 6009 Crawley, Australia.
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- Centre for Integrative Bee Research (CIBER) and ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology, Bayliss Building, The University of Western Australia, 6009 Crawley, Australia
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Rodríguez-Villamil P, Hoyos-Marulanda V, Martins JAM, Oliveira AN, Aguiar LH, Moreno FB, Velho ALMCS, Monteiro-Moreira AC, Moreira RA, Vasconcelos IM, Bertolini M, Moura AA. Purification of binder of sperm protein 1 (BSP1) and its effects on bovine in vitro embryo development after fertilization with ejaculated and epididymal sperm. Theriogenology 2015; 85:540-54. [PMID: 26553567 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2015.09.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2015] [Revised: 09/17/2015] [Accepted: 09/18/2015] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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The present study evaluated functional aspects of binder of sperm 1 (BSP1) in the bovine species. In a first experiment, cumulus-oocyte complexes (n = 1274) were incubated with frozen-thawed ejaculated sperm (18 hours) in Fert-TALP medium containing: heparin, 10, 20, or 40 μg/mL BSP1. Heparin followed by gelatin affinity chromatography was used for purification of BSP1 from bovine seminal vesicle fluid. With ejaculated sperm, cleavage rates were similar when Fert-TALP medium was incubated with heparin (74.1 ± 2.7%), 10 μg/mL BSP1 (77.8 ± 3.1%), or 20 μg/mL BSP1 (74 ± 2.0%). Day-7 blastocyst rates were equivalent after incubations with heparin (40.8 ± 5.0%) and 10 μg/mL BSP1 (34.1 ± 4.4%), but reduced after 20 μg/mL BSP1 (22.4 ± 2.9%) and 40 μg/mL BSP1 (19.3 ± 4.1%; P < 0.05). In the second experiment, cumulus-oocyte complexes (n = 1213) were incubated with frozen-thawed cauda epididymal sperm (18 hours) in Fert-TALP medium containing: no heparin, heparin, 10, 20, or 40 μg/mL. Cleavage and blastocyst rates were similar after treatments with heparin (68.5 ± 1.3% and 24.7 ± 3.2%, respectively) or without heparin (65.5 ± 1.8% and 27.3 ± 1.6%, respectively). Cleavage was higher after treatment with any BSP1 concentrations (74.2 ± 2.7%-79.0 ± 1.1%) than without heparin (P < 0.05). Also, cleavage was better after Fert-TALP medium incubation with 40 μg/mL BSP1 (79.0 ± 1.1%) than with heparin (68.5 ± 1.3%; P < 0.05). Embryo development was higher (P < 0.05) after treatment with 20 μg/mL BSP1 (35.6 ± 2.5%) and 40 μg/mL (41.1 ± 2%) than after incubations with heparin (24.7 ± 3.2%) or without heparin (27.3 ± 1.6%). Interestingly, BSP1 did not cause reductions in blastocyst rates after fertilization with epididymal sperm, as observed with ejaculated sperm. On the basis of immunocytochemistry, there was BSP1 binding to frozen-thawed ejaculated but not to epididymal sperm. Also, anti-BSP1 reaction remained on ejaculated sperm (as expected) and appeared on epididymal sperm after incubation with purified BSP1. Acrosome reaction of ejaculated and epididymal sperm was induced after incubation with purified BSP1 as well, indicating an effect of BSP1 on capacitation. In conclusion, purified BSP1 from bull seminal vesicles was able to bind to and induce capacitation of ejaculated and epididymal sperm. Also, BSP1 added to fertilization media and allowed proper cleavage and embryo development, with the effects being modulated by previous exposure or not of spermatozoa to seminal plasma.
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- P Rodríguez-Villamil
- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Molecular and Developmental Biology Laboratory, University of Fortaleza, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Fortaleza, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Fortaleza, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Molecular and Developmental Biology Laboratory, University of Fortaleza, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Animal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Brazil.
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Boe-Hansen GB, Rego JPA, Crisp JM, Moura AA, Nouwens AS, Li Y, Venus B, Burns BM, McGowan MR. Seminal plasma proteins and their relationship with percentage of morphologically normal sperm in 2-year-old Brahman (Bos indicus) bulls. Anim Reprod Sci 2015; 162:20-30. [PMID: 26417650 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2015.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2015] [Revised: 08/23/2015] [Accepted: 09/08/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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The objective was to determine the relationship between seminal plasma proteins and sperm morphology in Bos indicus bulls of the Brahman breed. Fifty-six 24-month-old Australian Brahman bulls were electroejaculated and samples were examined to determine the percentage of morphologically normal sperm (PNS24) and the seminal plasma protein composition was identified and quantified by 2-D gel electrophoresis. The total integrated optical density of 152 seminal plasma protein spots (SPPs) across all gels was determined using the PDQuest software version 8.0 (Bio Rad, USA). Using a single regression mixed model with the density of individual spots as a covariate for PNS24, 17 SPPs were significantly associated with PNS24 (p<0.05). A multiple regression analyses of these SPPs, using three models; non-parametric Tree Model, Generalized Additive Model, and a step-wise selection method were conducted, and 6 SPPs could be used to predict PNS24; four SPPs had positive and two had negative association with PNS24. Together these spots explained 35% of the phenotypic variation in PNS24. Using mass spectrometry (MALDI-ToF and TripleToF-MS) the SPPs with positive relationship contained mainly apolipoprotein A-I (1310), protein DJ-1 and glutathione peroxidase 3 (2308), phosphoglycerate kinase 1 (6402) and apolipoprotein A-I and secretoglobin family 1D member (8008). The SPPs inversely associated with PNS24 were clusterin/seminal plasma protein A3 (1411) and epididymal secretory protein E1 (8108). This is the first comprehensive report on the association between seminal plasma protein composition in Bos indicus Brahman bulls and sperm morphology.
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- G B Boe-Hansen
- School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia.
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- Department of Animal Science, The Federal University of Ceará, Brazil
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- School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Animal Science, The Federal University of Ceará, Brazil
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- School of Chemistry & Molecular Biosciences, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
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- CSIRO Agriculture Flagship, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
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- The University of Queensland, Centre for Animal Science, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture & Food Innovation, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
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- Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
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Rego J, Moura A, Nouwens A, McGowan M, Boe-Hansen G. Seminal plasma protein profiles of ejaculates obtained by internal artificial vagina and electroejaculation in Brahman bulls. Anim Reprod Sci 2015; 160:126-37. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2015.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2014] [Revised: 07/26/2015] [Accepted: 07/31/2015] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Sarsaifi K, Haron AW, Vejayan J, Yusoff R, Hani H, Omar MA, Hong LW, Yimer N, Ju TY, Othman AM. Two-dimensional polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis of Bali bull (Bos javanicus) seminal plasma proteins and their relationship with semen quality. Theriogenology 2015; 84:956-68. [PMID: 26119476 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2015.05.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2014] [Revised: 05/20/2015] [Accepted: 05/30/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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The present study evaluated the relationship between Bali bull (Bos javanicus) seminal plasma proteins and different semen quality parameters. Semen samples from 10 mature Bali bulls were evaluated for conventional semen parameters (general motility, viability, and normal morphology), sperm functionality (acrosome reaction, sperm penetration rate, sperm penetration index), sperm kinetics (computer-assisted semen analysis parameters such as sperm velocity), and sperm morphology (acrosome and membrane integrity). Frozen-thawed semen with higher sperm motility, viability, acrosome integrity, and membrane integrity (P < 0.05) are consistently higher in acrosome reaction and sperm penetration assay. Three bulls showed the highest, four bulls displayed the medium, and the remaining three bulls showed the lowest for all sperm parameters and SPA. The proteome maps of seminal plasma from high-quality and low-quality Bali bulls were also established. Seminal plasma of both high-quality and low-quality Bali bulls was subjected to two-dimensional SDS-PAGE with isoelectric point ranged from 3 to 10 and molecular weight from 10 to 250 kDa. Approximately 116 spots were detected with Blue Silver stain, and of these spots, 29 were selected and identified by MALDI-TOF/TOF-MS/MS. A majority of the proteins visualized in the seminal plasma two-dimensional maps was successfully identified. An essential group of the identified spots represented binder of sperm 1 (BSP1), clusterin, spermadhesin, tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases 2 (TIMP-2), and phospholipase A2 (PLA2). Other proteins found in high abundance included seminal ribonuclease, serum albumin, cationic trypsin, and peptide similar to β2 microglobulin. Thus, a reference map of Bali bull seminal plasma proteins has been generated for the very first time and can be used to relate protein pattern changes to physiopathologic events that may influence Bali bull reproductive performance.
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- Kazhal Sarsaifi
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Industrial Biotechnology, Faculty of Industrial Sciences and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Kuantan, Pahang Darul Makmur, Malaysia
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Veterinary Preclinical Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Agro-Biotechnology Institute Malaysia (ABI), Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Strategic Livestock Research Centre, Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Agro-Biotechnology Institute Malaysia (ABI), Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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Zasiadczyk L, Fraser L, Kordan W, Wasilewska K. Individual and seasonal variations in the quality of fractionated boar ejaculates. Theriogenology 2015; 83:1287-303. [PMID: 25724288 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2015.01.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2014] [Revised: 01/10/2015] [Accepted: 01/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Reproductive seasonality has been shown to affect the quality of boar semen. In this study, effects of seasonal variations in the characteristics of spermatozoa and seminal plasma (SP) of fractioned ejaculates from individual boars have been investigated. Fractionated ejaculates, designated as fraction 1 (F1), fraction 2 (F2), and fraction 3 (F3), were collected from five mature boars during the autumn-winter (October through March) and spring-summer periods (April through September). A total of 10 fractionated ejaculates (F1, F2, and F3) were collected from each boar within each seasonal period. Assessments of the sperm quality characteristics included computer-assisted sperm analysis motion patterns, mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), plasma membrane integrity, normal apical ridge acrosomes, and DNA fragmentation. Besides SDS-PAGE and densitometric analyses of the SP proteins, the antiperoxidant activity was monitored. There were marked differences in the sperm quality characteristics among the boars, except for sperm MMP. Distinct seasonal differences (P < 0.05) were observed in the ejaculate volume of F3 during the autumn-winter and spring-summer periods (107.78 ± 5.45 and 87.80 ± 4.75 mL, respectively). Significantly higher (P < 0.05) sperm concentration and the total number of spermatozoa in the fraction were observed during the autumn-winter period. Seasonal effects in MMP and plasma membrane integrity were manifested in significantly higher (P < 0.05) percentages of spermatozoa with functional mitochondria and intact plasma membrane during the autumn-winter period. However, the seasonal effects were less marked in either sperm normal apical ridge acrosomes or sperm DNA fragmentation. Sodium dodecyl sulfate-PAGE and densitometric analyses revealed marked variations in the protein composition of the SP profiles among the boars, regardless of the ejaculate fraction and seasonal period. Distinct seasonal variations, observed in the SDS-PAGE profiles, were associated with an abundance of protein fractions of low-molecular and high-molecular weight components, particularly during the autumn-winter period. There were wide variations in antiperoxidant activity in the SP among the boars, being significantly higher in the autumn-winter period, irrespective of the ejaculate fraction. It can be suggested that marked deterioration of the quality of fractionated ejaculates during the spring-summer period was probably caused by impaired reproductive function in the boar.
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- L Zasiadczyk
- Department of Animal Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Animal Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland.
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- Department of Animal Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Animal Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland
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Rego J, Crisp J, Moura A, Nouwens A, Li Y, Venus B, Corbet N, Corbet D, Burns B, Boe-Hansen G, McGowan M. Seminal plasma proteome of electroejaculated Bos indicus bulls. Anim Reprod Sci 2014; 148:1-17. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2014.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2013] [Revised: 04/16/2014] [Accepted: 04/30/2014] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Santos EAA, Sousa PC, Martins JAM, Moreira RA, Monteiro-Moreira ACO, Moreno FBMB, Oliveira MF, Moura AA, Silva AR. Protein profile of the seminal plasma of collared peccaries (Pecari tajacu Linnaeus, 1758). Reproduction 2014; 147:753-64. [PMID: 24516176 DOI: 10.1530/rep-13-0220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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This study was conducted to characterize the major proteins of the peccary seminal plasma, based on the semen samples collected from nine adult and reproductively sound animals. Our approach included the use of two-dimensional electrophoresis followed by Coomassie blue staining and analysis of polypeptide maps with PDQuest Software (Bio-Rad). Proteins were identified by tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). We detected 179 protein spots per gel and 98 spots were identified by mass spectrometry, corresponding to 23 different proteins. The combined intensity of those spots accounted for 56.2±6% of the intensities of all spots and 60.9% of the intensities of spots presented in every protein map. Protein spots identified as clusterin represented 19.7±8.3% of the integrated optical densities of all spots detected in the seminal plasma maps. There was a negative association (r=-0.87; P<0.05) between the intensity of a clusterin spot and the percentage of sperm with functional membrane. Spermadhesin porcine seminal plasma protein 1 and bodhesin 2 comprised 5.4±1.9 and 8.8±3.9% of the total intensity of all spots respectively. Many proteins appeared in a polymorphic pattern, such as clusterin (27 spots), epididymal secretory glutathione peroxidase (ten spots), inter-α-trypsin inhibitor (12 spots), and IgG-binding protein (ten spots), among others. In conclusion, we presently describe the major seminal plasma proteome of the peccary, which exhibits a distinct high expression of clusterin isoforms. Knowledge of wild species reproductive biology is crucial for an understanding of their survival strategies and adaptation in a changing environment.
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- E A A Santos
- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm ConservationFederal University of the Semi-arid, BR 110, Km 47, Bairro Costa e Silva, 59625-900 Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte, BrazilDepartment of Animal ScienceFederal University of Ceará, 60021-970 Fortaleza, BrazilSchool of PharmacyUniversity of Fortaleza, 60811-905 Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm ConservationFederal University of the Semi-arid, BR 110, Km 47, Bairro Costa e Silva, 59625-900 Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte, BrazilDepartment of Animal ScienceFederal University of Ceará, 60021-970 Fortaleza, BrazilSchool of PharmacyUniversity of Fortaleza, 60811-905 Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm ConservationFederal University of the Semi-arid, BR 110, Km 47, Bairro Costa e Silva, 59625-900 Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte, BrazilDepartment of Animal ScienceFederal University of Ceará, 60021-970 Fortaleza, BrazilSchool of PharmacyUniversity of Fortaleza, 60811-905 Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm ConservationFederal University of the Semi-arid, BR 110, Km 47, Bairro Costa e Silva, 59625-900 Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte, BrazilDepartment of Animal ScienceFederal University of Ceará, 60021-970 Fortaleza, BrazilSchool of PharmacyUniversity of Fortaleza, 60811-905 Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm ConservationFederal University of the Semi-arid, BR 110, Km 47, Bairro Costa e Silva, 59625-900 Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte, BrazilDepartment of Animal ScienceFederal University of Ceará, 60021-970 Fortaleza, BrazilSchool of PharmacyUniversity of Fortaleza, 60811-905 Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm ConservationFederal University of the Semi-arid, BR 110, Km 47, Bairro Costa e Silva, 59625-900 Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte, BrazilDepartment of Animal ScienceFederal University of Ceará, 60021-970 Fortaleza, BrazilSchool of PharmacyUniversity of Fortaleza, 60811-905 Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm ConservationFederal University of the Semi-arid, BR 110, Km 47, Bairro Costa e Silva, 59625-900 Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte, BrazilDepartment of Animal ScienceFederal University of Ceará, 60021-970 Fortaleza, BrazilSchool of PharmacyUniversity of Fortaleza, 60811-905 Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm ConservationFederal University of the Semi-arid, BR 110, Km 47, Bairro Costa e Silva, 59625-900 Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte, BrazilDepartment of Animal ScienceFederal University of Ceará, 60021-970 Fortaleza, BrazilSchool of PharmacyUniversity of Fortaleza, 60811-905 Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm ConservationFederal University of the Semi-arid, BR 110, Km 47, Bairro Costa e Silva, 59625-900 Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte, BrazilDepartment of Animal ScienceFederal University of Ceará, 60021-970 Fortaleza, BrazilSchool of PharmacyUniversity of Fortaleza, 60811-905 Fortaleza, Brazil
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Characterization of carp seminal plasma proteome in relation to blood plasma. J Proteomics 2014; 98:218-32. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2014.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2013] [Revised: 12/31/2013] [Accepted: 01/05/2014] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Nynca J, Arnold GJ, Fröhlich T, Otte K, Flenkenthaler F, Ciereszko A. Proteomic identification of rainbow trout seminal plasma proteins. Proteomics 2013; 14:133-40. [DOI: 10.1002/pmic.201300267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2013] [Revised: 10/04/2013] [Accepted: 10/23/2013] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- Joanna Nynca
- Department of Gametes and Embryo Biology; Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research; Polish Academy of Sciences; Olsztyn Poland
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- Laboratory for Functional Genome Analysis (LAFUGA); Gene Center and Department of Biochemistry; Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität; Munich Germany
- Gene Center and Department of Biochemistry; Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität; Munich Germany
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- Laboratory for Functional Genome Analysis (LAFUGA); Gene Center and Department of Biochemistry; Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität; Munich Germany
- Gene Center and Department of Biochemistry; Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität; Munich Germany
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- Laboratory for Functional Genome Analysis (LAFUGA); Gene Center and Department of Biochemistry; Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität; Munich Germany
- Gene Center and Department of Biochemistry; Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität; Munich Germany
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- Laboratory for Functional Genome Analysis (LAFUGA); Gene Center and Department of Biochemistry; Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität; Munich Germany
- Gene Center and Department of Biochemistry; Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität; Munich Germany
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- Department of Gametes and Embryo Biology; Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research; Polish Academy of Sciences; Olsztyn Poland
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Park YJ, Kim J, You YA, Pang MG. Proteomic Revolution to Improve Tools for Evaluating Male Fertility in Animals. J Proteome Res 2013; 12:4738-47. [DOI: 10.1021/pr400639x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Yoo-Jin Park
- Department
of Animal Science
and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong, Gyeonggi-do 456-756, Korea
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- Department
of Animal Science
and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong, Gyeonggi-do 456-756, Korea
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- Department
of Animal Science
and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong, Gyeonggi-do 456-756, Korea
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- Department
of Animal Science
and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong, Gyeonggi-do 456-756, Korea
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Marzoni M, Castillo A, Sagona S, Citti L, Rocchiccioli S, Romboli I, Felicioli A. A proteomic approach to identify seminal plasma proteins in roosters (Gallus gallus domesticus). Anim Reprod Sci 2013; 140:216-23. [PMID: 23896393 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2013.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2012] [Revised: 06/19/2013] [Accepted: 06/21/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
Considering the interest in avian semen processing and storage, the objective of this study was to identify the domestic fowl seminal plasma proteins using two-dimensional gel electrophoresis (2-DE) and mass spectrometry MS/MS. For three times in a 4-month period, seminal plasma was obtained from semen collected from four local male chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) and prepared for two-dimensional polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. A total of 83 spots were detected across all gels and analyzed by MALDI-TOF/TOF. Among these spots, 17 have been successfully identified. The most intensely stained spots were recognized as serum albumin, ovotransferrin, alpha-enolase, fatty acid binding protein, thioredoxin, trypsin inhibitor CITI-1 and gallinacin-9. From these proteins, two are characteristic of avian seminal plasma, the ovotransferrin and gallinacin-9, and one is specific of the Gallus species, the chicken trypsin inhibitor CITI-1.
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- Margherita Marzoni
- Department of Veterinary Sciences, Pisa University, Viale delle Piagge 2, Pisa, Italy.
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