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Ezz MA, Takahashi M, Rivera RM, Balboula AZ. Cathepsin L regulates oocyte meiosis and preimplantation embryo development. Cell Prolif 2024; 57:e13526. [PMID: 37417221 PMCID: PMC10771118 DOI: 10.1111/cpr.13526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023] Open
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Early embryonic loss, caused by reduced embryo developmental competence, is the major cause of subfertility in humans and animals. This embryo developmental competence is determined during oocyte maturation and the first embryo divisions. Therefore, it is essential to identify the underlying molecules regulating these critical developmental stages. Cathepsin L (CTSL), a lysosomal cysteine protease, is involved in regulating cell cycle progression, proliferation and invasion of different cell types. However, CTSL role in mammalian embryo development is unknown. Using bovine in vitro maturation and culture systems, we show that CTSL is a key regulator for embryo developmental competence. We employed a specific CTSL detection assay in live cells to show that CTSL activity correlates with meiotic progression and early embryo development. Inhibiting CTSL activity during oocyte maturation or early embryo development significantly impaired oocyte and embryo developmental competence as evidenced by lower cleavage, blastocyst and hatched blastocyst rates. Moreover, enhancing CTSL activity, using recombinant CTSL (rCTSL), during oocyte maturation or early embryo development significantly improved oocyte and embryo developmental competence. Importantly, rCTSL supplementation during oocyte maturation and early embryo development significantly improved the developmental competence of heat-shocked oocytes/embryos which are notoriously known for reduced quality. Altogether, these results provide novel evidence that CTSL plays a pivotal role in regulating oocyte meiosis and early embryonic development.
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- Mohamed Aboul Ezz
- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary MedicineMansoura UniversityMansouraEgypt
- Division of Animal SciencesUniversity of MissouriColumbiaMissouriUSA
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Cellular and Molecular Events that Occur in the Oocyte during Prolonged Ovarian Storage in Sheep. Animals (Basel) 2020; 10:ani10122414. [PMID: 33348585 PMCID: PMC7766589 DOI: 10.3390/ani10122414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2020] [Revised: 12/12/2020] [Accepted: 12/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Establishing efficient in vitro embryo production (IVP) protocols in sheep usually requires prolonged transportation of post-mortem ovaries since adult animals are often slaughtered in abattoirs far from laboratories. In this study, different analyses were carried out to investigate important cellular and molecular aspects of hypoxic injury on excised ovaries over time in order to understand the factors jeopardizing the development of competent oocytes during prolonged transport times. We observed that, when ovaries were stored for more than 7 h, the quality and developmental potential of oocytes and cumulus cells were greatly reduced. Moreover, the use of medium TCM199 over saline solution also had deleterious effects. Beyond transport time, strategies aimed at reducing these damages may improve oocyte quality and developmental competence. Abstract For the past two decades, there has been a growing interest in the application of in vitro embryo production (IVP) in small ruminants such as sheep. To improve efficiency, a large number abattoir-derived ovaries must be used, and long distances from the laboratory are usually inevitable when adult animals are used. In that scenario, prolonged sheep ovary transportation may negatively affect oocyte developmental competence. Here, we evaluated the effect of ovary storage time (3, 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13 h) and the medium in which they were transported (TCM199 and saline solution) on oocyte quality. Thus, live/dead status, early apoptosis, DNA fragmentation, reduced glutathione (GSH) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) content, caspase-3 activity, mitochondrial membrane potential and distribution, and relative abundance of mRNA transcript levels were assessed in oocytes. After in vitro maturation (IVM), cumulus cell viability and quality, meiotic and fertilization competence, embryo rates and blastocyst quality were also evaluated. The results revealed that, after 7 h of storage, oocyte quality and developmental potential were significantly impaired since higher rates of dead oocytes and DNA fragmentation and lower rates of viable, matured and fertilized oocytes were observed. The percentage of cleavage, blastocyst rates and cumulus cell parameters (viability, active mitochondria and GSH/ROS ratio) were also decreased. Moreover, the preservation of ovaries in medium TCM199 had a detrimental effect on cumulus cells and oocyte competence. In conclusion, ovary transport times up to 5 h in saline solution are the most adequate storage conditions to maintain oocyte quality as well as developmental capacity in sheep. A strategy to rescue the poor developmental potential of stored oocytes will be necessary for successful production of high-quality embryos when longer ovarian preservation times are necessary.
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Meiotic Status Does Not Affect the Vitrification Effectiveness of Domestic Cat Oocytes. Animals (Basel) 2020; 10:ani10081371. [PMID: 32784705 PMCID: PMC7459794 DOI: 10.3390/ani10081371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2020] [Revised: 07/31/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Assisted reproduction techniques (ART) are crucial for preserving endangered animal species. Cryopreservation by vitrification can maintain gamete viability for a long time. Efforts to preserve endangered species within the Felidae family are focused on developing appropriate ART procedures. The domestic cat is a good biomedical model. Unfortunately, the current state of knowledge on vitrification of cat oocytes is inconclusive and the efficiency of ART procedures is low. A key example concerns how the meiotic status of the oocyte influences suitability for vitrification. This is the main question of this study. First, we conducted a toxicity test to make sure that the vitrification solution (VS) we proposed does not have a toxic effect on cat oocytes. Next, we performed vitrification on cat oocytes before (nonmature) and after in vitro maturation (IVM) and checked their developmental potential. There was no negative impact of the applied VS on oocyte maturation and fertilization, demonstrating a possibility to obtain embryos in vitro regardless of the meiotic status. There is a need for more research on vitrification of the domestic cat oocytes as a model species for wild cats. Abstract Cryopreservation is important for animal fertility and biodiversity. Unfortunately, cryopreservation of feline oocytes is still an experimental technique. The aims of this study were to analyze the potential toxicity of the cryoprotectants in the vitrification solution (VS) on cat oocytes and to investigate whether the meiotic status of oocytes influences their developmental potential after vitrification. Two experiments were conducted with the VS composed of 20% ethylene glycol, 20% dimethyl sulfoxide, 20% fetal calf serum, 1.5 M trehalose, and 10% Ficoll PM-70: (1) toxicity assessment of the VS on immature cumulus oocyte complexes (COCs), and subsequently in vitro maturation (IVM) and in vitro fertilization; (2) assessment of the influence of the meiotic status on vitrification effectiveness, where immature and in vitro matured COCs were vitrified on the Cryotop. After rewarming, vitrified oocytes were subjected to IVM (immature) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) with fresh epididymal sperm. The toxicity test revealed no negative effect of oocyte exposure to the applied VS on their developmental potential (p > 0.05). Although the vitrification procedure itself significantly reduced the meiotic competence of oocytes, their meiotic status before vitrification (immature vs. in vitro matured) did not influence fertilization and morula rates. The only parameter affected by vitrification was the rate of oocytes suitable for ICSI, which was significantly lower for immature oocytes. Regardless of the meiotic status of vitrified oocytes, morphologically normal morulae were obtained. Moreover, the two meiotic stages examined are suitable for vitrification, with mature oocytes being a better choice when a well-equipped laboratory is available.
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Li A, Wang F, Li L, Fan LH, Meng TG, Li QN, Wang Y, Yue W, Wang HX, Shi YP, Li HX, Schatten H, Sun QY, Guo XP. Mechanistic insights into the reduced developmental capacity of in vitro matured oocytes and importance of cumulus cells in oocyte quality determination. J Cell Physiol 2020; 235:9743-9751. [PMID: 32415704 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.29786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2019] [Revised: 04/12/2020] [Accepted: 04/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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In vitro maturation of oocytes is a promising assisted reproductive technology (ART) for infertility treatment, although it is still not a routine technique for human ART due to reduced embryonic development. The aim of the present study was to clarify the possible reasons for reduced capacity of in vitro matured oocytes. Our results showed that the oocytes matured in vitro displayed increased abnormal mitochondrial distribution, reduced mitochondrial membrane potential, and increased reactive oxygen species levels when compared to in vivo matured oocytes. These results were not different in oocytes matured in vitro with or without cumulus cells. Notably, in vitro matured oocytes displayed increased mitochondrial DNA numbers probably due to functional compensation. In vitro matured oocytes showed significantly lower activation and embryonic development rates, and their ability to produce Ca2+ oscillations was much lower in response to parthenogenetic activation, especially in oocytes matured in vitro without cumulus cells with nearly half of them failing to produce calcium waves upon strontium chloride stimulation. These data are important for understanding the reasons for reduced developmental potential of in vitro matured oocytes and the importance of cumulus cells for oocyte quality.
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- Ang Li
- Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China.,Shanxi Province Reproductive Science Institute, Taiyuan, China.,State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Shanxi Province Reproductive Science Institute, Taiyuan, China
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- Shanxi Province Reproductive Science Institute, Taiyuan, China
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- Shanxi Province Reproductive Science Institute, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
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- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China.,Shanxi Province Reproductive Science Institute, Taiyuan, China
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Guo Y, Yang Y, Yi X, Zhou X. Microfluidic method reduces osmotic stress injury to oocytes during cryoprotectant addition and removal processes in porcine oocytes. Cryobiology 2019; 90:63-70. [PMID: 31449779 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2019.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2019] [Revised: 08/01/2019] [Accepted: 08/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Oocyte cryopreservation is an important technology in assisted reproduction and fertility preservation. However, the developmental potential of cryopreserved oocyte remains poor. Osmotic stress injury (OSI) during cryoprotectants (CPAs) loading and unloading steps has critical impact on successful cryopreservation. In order to minimize OSI to oocytes, a microfluidic device was designed and fabricated to achieve continuous CPA concentration change. MII porcine oocytes were loaded and unloaded CPAs with step-wise and microfluidic methods, oocyte volume changes were recorded and compared, loading and unloading duration of microfluidic methods were optimized. The survival and developmental rate of treated oocytes in step-wise and microfluidic linear methods were also evaluated. The results showed that oocyte volume changes with microfluidic method were obviously less than step-wise method, and the survival, cleavage and blastocyst rate of oocytes were 95.3%, 64.4%, and 19.4%, respectively, which were significantly higher than the traditional step-wise method (79.4%, 43.6%, and 9.7%) (p < 0.05). In conclusion, microfluidic device can effectively reduce the osmotic damage to oocytes and improve the survival rate and developmental rate of oocytes, which may provide a new path for oocyte cryopreservation.
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- Yingying Guo
- Institute of Biomedical Technology, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Technology, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Technology, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Technology, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China.
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Nikseresht M, Toori MA, Rahimi HR, Fallahzadeh AR, Kahshani IR, Hashemi SF, Bahrami S, Mahmoudi R. Effect of Antioxidants (β-mercaptoethanol and Cysteamine) on Assisted Reproductive Technology In vitro. J Clin Diagn Res 2017; 11:BC10-BC14. [PMID: 28384851 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2017/21778.9298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2016] [Accepted: 09/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Oocyte Culture of Germinal Vesicle (GV) and its growth improves Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) invitro and infertility. Inappropriate culture medium environment, low quality of oocytes, increase in Oxidative Stress (OS) events, Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) and free radicals production are the main factors that result in unsuccessful Invitro Maturation (IVM) and decrease in reproduction. AIM The present study was conducted with the aim to evaluate the effect of β-mercaptoethanol (BME) and Cysteamine (CYS) on IVM improvement, embryo fertilization and development of blastocyst of mouse immature oocyte. MATERIALS AND METHODS Oocytes were obtained from 4-6 weeks old Naval Medical Research Institute (NMRI) female mice, 48 hours after stimulation with Intraperitoneal (IP) injection of 10 IU Pregnant Mare Serum Gonadotropin (PMSG). GV oocyte with and without cumulus cells were isolated from ovaries and cultured in Tissue Culture Medium (TCM) 199 with availability of 100 μM of antioxidants (BME and CYS). After 24 hours, mature oocyte in metaphase II (MII) were fertilized with sperm in In vitro Fertilization (IVF) medium (T6) and evaluated for fetal development into blastocyst. RESULTS BME and CYS could significantly (p<0.05) increase the rate of IVM and oocyte evolution, and embryo formation in medium culture. Furthermore, it is demonstrated that existence of Cumulus Oocyte Complexes (COC) significantly showed better IVM, fertilization and evolution trend as compared to oocytes without cumulus cover or Denuded Oocytes (DO), especially in TCM199 plus BME and CYS. So that the change in GV stage oocytes to MII (maturation rate), fertilization rates or 2PN formation, and two cell embryos formation or blastocyst development rate in the treatment group with addition of BME & CYS and COC was statistically significant as compared to the DO group (p-value < 0.0001). CONCLUSION Both cellular and environmental factors could be important and involved in ART improvement.
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- Mohsen Nikseresht
- Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences , Yasuj, Iran
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- Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences , Yasuj, Iran
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kerman University of Medical Sciences , Kerman, Iran
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- Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences , Yasuj, Iran
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- Professor, Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Medicine, Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences , Yasuj, Iran
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- Faculty of Medicine, Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences , Yasuj, Iran
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- Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences , Yasuj, Iran
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Zavareh S, Karimi I, Salehnia M, Rahnama A. Effect of In Vitro Maturation Technique and Alpha Lipoic Acid Supplementation on Oocyte Maturation Rate: Focus on Oxidative Status of Oocytes. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FERTILITY & STERILITY 2015; 9:442-51. [PMID: 26985332 PMCID: PMC4793165 DOI: 10.22074/ijfs.2015.4601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2014] [Accepted: 10/10/2014] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Background Therapeutic potential of in vitro maturation (IVM) in infertility is growing with great promise. Although significant progress is obtained in recent years, existing
IVM protocols are far from favorable results. The first aim of this study was to investigate whether two step IVM manner change reactive oxygen species (ROS) and total anti-
oxidant capacity (TAC) levels. The second aim was to find the effect of alpha lipoic acid
(ALA) supplementation on oocyte maturation rate and on ROS/TAC levels during IVM. Materials and Methods In this experimental study, mouse germinal vesicle (GV) oocytes
divided into cumulus denuded oocytes (DOs) and cumulus oocyte complexes (COCs) groups.
GVs were matured in vitro in the presence or absence of ALA only for 18 hours (control) or
with pre-culture of forskolin plus cilostamide for an additional 18 hours. Matured oocytes obtained following 18 and 36 hours based on experimental design. In parallel, the ROS and TAC
levels were measured at different time (0, 18 and 36 hours) by 2',7'-dichlorodihydrofluorescein
(DCFH) probe and ferric reducing/antioxidant power (FRAP) assay, respectively. Results Maturation rate of COCs was significantly higher than DOs in control group
(P<0.05), while there was no significant difference between COCs and DOs when were
pre-cultured with forskolin plus cilostamide. ROS and TAC levels was increased and decreased respectively in DOs after 18 hours while in COCs did not change at 18 hours and
showed a significant increase and decrease respectively at 36 hours (P<0.05). ROS and
TAC levels in the presence of ALA were significantly decreased and increased respectively after 36 hours (P<0.05) whereas, maturation rates of COCs and DOs were similar
to their corresponding control groups. Conclusion ALA decreased ROS and increased TAC but could not affect maturation rate
of both COCs and DOs in one or two step IVM manner.
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- Saeed Zavareh
- School of Biology, Damghan University, Damghan, Iran; Institute of Biological Sciences, Damghan University, Damghan, Iran
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Department of Basic Veterinary Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Biology, Damghan University, Damghan, Iran
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Nikseresht M, Toori MA, Rasti T, Kashani IR, Mahmoudi R. The Nuclear Maturation and Embryo Development of Mice Germinal Vesicle Oocytes with and without Cumulus Cell after Vitrification. J Clin Diagn Res 2015; 9:AF01-4. [PMID: 25737969 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2015/8856.5421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2014] [Accepted: 08/30/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cryobiology is an essential tool in assisted reproductive technology. Research in this area focuses on the possibility of restoring fertility in women with reproductive problems or after cancer treatments. AIM The purpose of this study was to evaluate viability of oocytes, In vitro maturation and embryo development in vitrified germinal vesicle oocytes with and without cumulus cell after single and stepwise vitrification procedure. MATERIALS AND METHODS Germinal vesicle oocytes with or without cumulus cells were obtained from 4 weeks old female mice 48h after intraperitoneal injection of 7.5 IU pregnant mare serum gonadotropin (PMSG). For vitrification collected oocytes vitrification were exposed to cryoprotectant, which was composed of 30% (v/v) ethylene glycol, 18% (w/v) Ficoll-70, and 0.3 M sucrose, either by single step or in a step-wise way. After exposure to cryoprotectant and immerged in liquid nitrogen, the oocytes were thawed and washed in medium TCM199 two times. Then the oocytes transferred to IVM medium for maturation and embryo development to blastocyst. RESULTS The oocytes survival rates after vitrifying-warming, maturation rate, the capacity of fertilization and embryonic development to blastocyst were examined in vitro. The oocytes survival, maturation to MII, fertilization developmental rate in the step-wise exposure and with cumulus cell was significantly higher (p<0.05) as compared with corresponding rate in the single step procedure without cumulus cell. CONCLUSION The results of present study indicated that oocytes vitrified with cumulus cells and stepwise procedure had positive effect on maturation and developmental rate to blastocyst than oocytes without cumulus cell and single step procedure.
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- Mohsen Nikseresht
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences , Yasuj, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Health, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences , Yasuj, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences , Yasuj, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Department of Anatomy and Embyology, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences , Yasuj, Iran
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Toori MA, Mosavi E, Nikseresht M, Barmak MJ, Mahmoudi R. Influence of Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I on Maturation and Fertilization Rate of Immature Oocyte and Embryo Development in NMRI Mouse with TCM199 and α-MEM Medium. J Clin Diagn Res 2014; 8:AC05-8. [PMID: 25653928 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2014/9129.5242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2014] [Accepted: 08/11/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION In vitro maturation (IVM) of oocytes and subsequent, in vitro fertilization (IVF) for the generation of embryos in the laboratory has important values. Growth factors are a component of a complex system of autocrine and paracrine factors that have a regulatory role in ovarian function and affect oocyte maturation. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of IGF-I on IVM and IVF of mice oocytes during culture with α-MEM and TCM199 medium. MATERIALS AND METHODS Cumulus oocyte complexes (COCs) and denuded oocyte were obtained from 4-6 week old NMRI mice and underwent in vitro maturation and in vitro fertilization in presence or absence of IGF-I with α-MEM and TCM199. RESULT Maturation rate (79.6%), fertilization rate (87.2%), two cells development rate (79.5%) and blastocyst rate(43.2%) was higher in COCs cultured in α-MEM with IGF-I, while lower maturation rate (50.6%) fertilization rate (61%), two cells development rate (48.8%) and blastocyst rate(14.6%) were seen in cultured denuded oocytes (DOs) in TCM199 without growth factor. As well as, maturation fertilization, two cells development and blastocyst rates in COCs were higher than DOs. CONCLUSION Our findings have shown that IGF-I is involved in the oocyte biology and improve the oocyte maturation, fertilization and embryo development to blastocyst competence in vitro. In addition, it has also shown that cumulus cells are vital for oocyte development when IGF-1 added to the mediums.
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- Mehdi Akbartabar Toori
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences , Yasuj, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences , Yasuj, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences , Yasuj, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences , Yasuj, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences , Yasuj, Iran
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Digital microfluidic processing of mammalian embryos for vitrification. PLoS One 2014; 9:e108128. [PMID: 25250666 PMCID: PMC4176959 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0108128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2014] [Accepted: 08/25/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Cryopreservation is a key technology in biology and clinical practice. This paper presents a digital microfluidic device that automates sample preparation for mammalian embryo vitrification. Individual micro droplets manipulated on the microfluidic device were used as micro-vessels to transport a single mouse embryo through a complete vitrification procedure. Advantages of this approach, compared to manual operation and channel-based microfluidic vitrification, include automated operation, cryoprotectant concentration gradient generation, and feasibility of loading and retrieval of embryos.
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Wu G, Jia B, Mo X, Liu C, Fu X, Zhu S, Hou Y. Nuclear maturation and embryo development of porcine oocytes vitrified by cryotop: effect of different stages of in vitro maturation. Cryobiology 2013; 67:95-101. [PMID: 23742797 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2013.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2013] [Revised: 05/23/2013] [Accepted: 05/24/2013] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The present study was designed to evaluate the viability, meiotic competence and subsequent development of porcine oocytes vitrified using the cryotop method at different stages of in vitro maturation (IVM). Cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) were cultured in IVM medium supplemented with 1mM dibutyryl cAMP (dbcAMP) for 22 h and then for an additional 22 h without dbcAMP in the medium. Germinal vesicle (GV), germinal vesicle breakdown (GVBD), metaphase I (MI), anaphase I/telophase I (AI/TI) and metaphase II (MII) were found to occur predominantly at 0-22, 26, 32, 38 and 44 h of IVM, respectively. Oocytes were exposed to cryoprotectant (CPA) or vitrified after different durations of IVM (0, 22, 26, 32, 38 and 44 h). After CPA exposure and vitrification, surviving oocytes that were treated before completion of the 44 h maturation period were placed back into IVM medium for the remaining maturation period, and matured oocytes were incubated for 2h. CPA treatment did not affect the viability of oocytes matured for 26, 32, 38 or 44 h, but significantly decreased survival rate of oocytes matured for 0 or 22 h. CPA treatment had no effect on the ability of surviving oocytes to develop to the MII stage regardless of the stage during IVM; however, blastocyst formation following PA was severely lower (P<0.05) than that in the control. At 2h post-warming, the survival rates of oocytes vitrified at 26, 32, 38 and 44 h of IVM were similar but were higher (P<0.05) than those of oocytes vitrified at 0 or 22 h of IVM. The MII rates of surviving oocytes vitrified at 0 and 38 h of IVM did not differ from the control and were higher (P<0.05) than those of oocytes vitrified at 22, 26 or 32 h of IVM. After parthenogenetic activation (PA), both cleavage and blastocyst rates of vitrified oocytes matured for 22, 26, 32, 38 and 44 h did not differ, but all were lower (P<0.05) than those matured 0 h. In conclusion, our data indicate that survival, nuclear maturation and subsequent development of porcine oocytes may be affected by their stage of maturation at the time of vitrification; a higher percentage of blastocyst formation can be obtained from GV oocytes vitrified before the onset of maturation.
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- Guoquan Wu
- State Key Laboratory for Agrobiotechnology, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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The effect of vitrification on maturation and viability capacities of immature human oocytes. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2013; 288:439-44. [PMID: 23467795 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-013-2777-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2012] [Accepted: 02/21/2013] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND 15 % of oocytes collected from Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) cycles are immature. These oocytes may be matured following in vitro maturation (IVM) program. It is possible to cryopreserve the immature oocytes for further use in ART after application of IVM. OBJECTIVE The aim was to determine the maturation rate and viability of human oocytes that were matured in vitro after vitrification program. MATERIALS AND METHODS 63 women (19-43 years old) who underwent controlled ovarian stimulation for ART were included in this study. 53 immature oocytes were used for fresh group (fIVM) and 50 immature oocytes for vitrification group (vIVM). The maturation medium was Ham's F10 supplemented with 0.75 IU FSH, 0.75 IU LH and 40 % human follicular fluid (HFF). After 36 h, maturation and morphology of all oocytes were assessed. Also, the oocyte viability was assessed using PI/Hoechst immunostaining technique. RESULTS The maturation rates were reduced in vIVM group (56.0 %) in comparison to fIVM group (88.7 %; P < 0.001). Oocyte viability rate were also reduced in vIVM group (56.0 %) in comparison to fIVM (86.8 %, P < 0.007). CONCLUSIONS Cryopreservation via vitrification reduced both the maturation capacity and viability of human oocytes in IVM technology. It is, therefore, recommended to apply IVM on fresh immature oocytes, instead.
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Mahmoudi R, Rajaei F, Ragardi Kashani I, Abbasi M, Amidi F, Sobhani A, Amiri I. The rate of blastocysts production following vitrification with step-wise equilibration of immature mouse oocytes. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE 2012; 10:453-8. [PMID: 25246911 PMCID: PMC4169683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2011] [Revised: 07/04/2011] [Accepted: 09/04/2011] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cryopreservation and in vitro maturation (IVM) of oocyte is becoming an important technique in infertility treatment and fertility preservation. Also it has been proposed to establish a genetic resource bank for endangered or commercially important animal species. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate viability, maturation and fertilization rate of mouse immature oocytes after single and stepwise vitrification procedure. MATERIALS AND METHODS Oocytes were obtained from 4 weeks old female mice 48h after intraperitoneal injection of 7.5 IU pregnant mare serum gonadotropin (PMSG). Collected oocytes before vitrification were exposed to cryoprotectant, which was composed of 30% (v/v) ethylene glycol, 18% (w/v) Ficoll-70, and 0.3 M sucrose, either by single step or in a step-wise way. After vitrification and storage in liquid nitrogen, the oocytes were warmed and washed two times in medium TCM199 and then subjected to IVM, fertilization and subsequent development to blastocysts. RESULTS The oocytes survival rates after vitrifying-warming (88.96%), maturation rate (73.23%), the capacity of fertilization (57.80%) and embryonic development to blastocyst (16.41%) in the step-wise exposure were significantly higher (p<0.001) compared with corresponding rate in the single step procedure. CONCLUSION The results suggest that vitrification with step-wise procedure has positive effects on maturation and developmental capacity of mice germinal vesicle oocytes in compare with single step vitrification procedure.
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Affiliation(s)
- Reza Mahmoudi
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran.
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- Department of Anatomy and Infertility Centre, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran.
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
| | - Fardin Amidi
- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
| | - Aligholi Sobhani
- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
| | - Iraj Amiri
- Research Center for Endometr and Endometriosis, Hamedan University of Medical Sciences, Hamedan, Iran.
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