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Mokhtari S, Mahdavi AH, Jafarpour F, Andani MR, Dattilo M, Nasr-Esfahani MH. Taurine, alpha lipoic acid and vitamin B6 ameliorate the reduced developmental competence of immature mouse oocytes exposed to methylglyoxal. Sci Rep 2024; 14:17937. [PMID: 39095405 PMCID: PMC11297043 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-66785-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024] Open
Abstract
Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are the final products of the Maillard reaction, formed through the interaction of carbohydrates and proteins. Reactive dicarbonyl compounds such as methylglyoxal (MGO) serve as precursors for AGEs formation. Elevated levels of MGO/AGEs are observed in conditions like obesity, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and diabetes, negatively impacting oocyte development. Previous studies have shown that hydrogen sulfide, a gasotransmitter with anti-AGEs effects, is produced in a process influenced by vitamin B6. R-α-lipoic acid (ALA) inhibits protein glycation and AGEs formation while stimulating glutathione (GSH) production. Taurine mitigates oxidative stress and acts as an anti-glycation compound, preventing in vitro glycation and AGEs accumulation. This study aimed to explore the ameliorative effects of a micronutrient support (Taurine, ALA and B6: TAB) on mouse oocytes challenged with MGO. Our results indicate that MGO reduces oocyte developmental competence, while TAB supplementation improves maturation, fertilization, and blastocyst formation rates. TAB also restores cell lineage allocation, redox balance and mitigates mitochondrial dysfunction in MGO-challenged oocytes. Furthermore, cumulus cells express key enzymes in the transsulfuration pathway, and TAB enhances their mRNA expression. However, TAB does not rescue MGO-induced damage in denuded oocytes, emphasizing the supportive role of cumulus cells. Overall, these findings suggest that TAB interventions may have significant implications for addressing reproductive dysfunctions associated with elevated MGO/AGEs levels. This study highlights the potential of TAB supplementation in preserving the developmental competence of COCs exposed to MGO stress, providing insights into mitigating the impact of dicarbonyl stress on oocyte quality and reproductive outcomes.
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Affiliation(s)
- Saba Mokhtari
- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran.
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran.
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Roushenas F, Izadi T, Jafarpour F, Hamdi K, Pashaiasl M, Fattahi A, Nasr-Esfahani MH. Advanced Glycation End-Products of Follicular Fluid are Associated with Embryo Morphokinetic Parameters and ART Outcomes. Reprod Sci 2024; 31:2282-2292. [PMID: 38622476 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-024-01552-5] [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: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) can disrupt antioxidant system and steroidogenesis, resulting in detrimental effects on assisted reproductive technology (ART) outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the association of AGEs in follicular fluid (FF) with morphokinetic parameters of embryos and ART outcomes. Fifty women undergoing ART treatment were studied. AGEs, glucose, 25(OH) vitamin D, malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and glutathione peroxidase (GPX) activities were evaluated in FF. The expression of 3βHSD, CYP11A1, and CYP19A1 genes were analyzed in granulosa cells (GCs) by qRT-PCR technique. Morphokinetic parameters were evaluated using time-lapse technology. The FF level of AGEs was reversely associated with CAT, SOD, and GPX activities, and total and mature oocytes number, blastocyst formation rate, and high-grade embryos number, while it showed positive correlations with the FF MDA levels, the expression of steroidogenesis genes, number of immature oocytes, morphokinetic parameters, and number of low-grade embryos. Furthermore, the level of vitamin D in FF had an inverse association with AGEs and positive correlations with ART outcomes and morphokinetic parameters. Comparison between the those with positive and negative biochemical pregnancy showed no significant differences in terms of FF factors and just the expression of 3βHSD, CYP11A1, and CYP19A1 genes were higher in pregnant women (p < 0.05). AGEs could delay blastomere division and lead to an increase in the number of low-quality embryos, while vitamin D have an adverse effect on AGEs and a protective function against AGEs negative effects.
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- Fatemeh Roushenas
- Department of Reproductive Biology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Cellular Biotechnology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran
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- Women's Reproductive Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran.
- Pooyesh Fertility Center, Isfahan, Iran.
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Gomaa AAM, Rashwan AA, Tewfik MI, Abou-Kassem DE, Youssef IM, Salah AS, Alfassam HE, Rudayni HA, Allam AA, Taha AE, Moustafa M, Alshaharni MO, Abd El-Hack ME, El-Mekkawy MM. Effects of immersing Japanese quail eggs in various doses of riboflavin on reproductive, growth performance traits, blood indices and economics. Poult Sci 2024; 103:103858. [PMID: 38838591 PMCID: PMC11190717 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2024.103858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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This investigation aimed to evaluate the impact of immersion (IM) riboflavin treatment on the hatchability, production efficiency, and carcass characteristics of Japanese quail eggs. A total of 260 eggs of Japanese quail birds were used for hatching and were randomly divided into 4 treatments with 5 replicates (13 eggs/replicate) in a fully randomized design. Hatching eggs were immersed in riboflavin for 2 min before incubation. The experiment treatments were designed as follows: G1 control group with no treatment, G2 treated with 3 g/L vit. B2 (IM), G3 treated with 4 g/L vit. B2 (IM) and G4 were treated with 5 g/L vit. B2 (IM). After hatching, 128 Japanese quail chicks, aged 7 d, were randomly grouped into 4 treatment groups, with 32 birds in each group. When quails were given vitamin B2 via immersion, they demonstrated significant enhancements in live body weight, body weight gain, feed consumption, and feed conversion ratio at different stages compared to the control group. Compared to control and other groups, the carcass parameters of Japanese quails given a 4 g/L immersion solution showed a significant improvement (P < 0.05). Hatchability and fertility (%) were considerably raised by Vit.B2 treatments of 3, 4, and 5g; the group immersed in 5 g/L had the highest percentages compared to the other groups. Furthermore, treated chickens with all concentrations of vitamin B2 had significantly higher blood indices than the controls. During the exploratory phase (1-6 wk) of age, the highest returns were reported in G4 treated with 5g/L vit. B2 (IM). Treating Japanese quail eggs with different dosages of vitamin B2 by immersion may be recommended to improve their productive and reproductive performance, blood indices, carcass traits, and economic efficiency.
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- Ahmed A M Gomaa
- Animal & Poultry Production Department, Faculty of Technology and Development, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Animal & Poultry Production Department, Faculty of Technology and Development, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Animal & Poultry Production Department, Faculty of Technology and Development, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Animal & Poultry Production Department, Faculty of Technology and Development, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Animal Production Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Dokki, Giza 12618, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Clinical Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, New Valley University, Egypt
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia; Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Beni-suef University, Beni-suef 65211 Egypt
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- Department of Animal Husbandry and Animal Wealth Development, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Apis 21944, Egypt
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Poultry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt.
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- Poultry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt
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Karimi Z, Daryabor G, Masjedi F. Effects of conditioned media derived from human Wharton's jelly mesenchymal stem cells on diabetic nephropathy and hepatopathy via modulating TGF-β and apelin signaling pathways in male rats. BMC Endocr Disord 2024; 24:6. [PMID: 38178017 PMCID: PMC10768285 DOI: 10.1186/s12902-023-01535-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Diabetic nephropathy and hepatopathy are health problems described by specific renal and hepatic structure and function disturbances. The protective effects of the stem cell secretome have been shown in several kidney and liver diseases. The current study aims to evaluate the capability of conditioned media derived from human Wharton's jelly mesenchymal stem cells (hWJ-MSCs-CM) to alleviate diabetic complications. METHODS Twenty Sprague Dawley rats were made diabetic through injection of STZ (60 mg/kg, i.p.). At week 8, diabetic rats were divided into two groups: treated [DM + hWJ-MSCs-CM (500 µl/rat for three weeks, i.p.)] and not treated (DM). At the 11th week, three groups (control, DM, and DM + hWJ-MSCs-CM) were kept in metabolic cages, and urine was collected for 24 h. The serum samples were maintained for measuring fasting blood glucose (FBG) and kidney and liver functional analysis. The left kidney and liver parts were kept at -80 °C to assess apelin and transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) expression. The right kidney, pancreas, and liver parts were used for histopathologic evaluation. RESULTS DM was detected by higher FBG, microalbuminuria, increased albumin/creatinine ratio, and pancreas, renal, and hepatic structural disturbances. Diabetic hepatopathy was determined by increasing liver enzymes and decreasing total bilirubin. The TGF-β gene expression was significantly upregulated in the diabetic kidney and liver tissues. Apelin gene expression was significantly downregulated in the diabetic liver tissue but did not change in kidney tissue. Administration of hWJ-MSCs-CM improved renal and hepatic functional and structural disturbances. Moreover, CM therapy significantly decreased TGF-β expression and enhanced apelin expression in the kidney and liver tissues. CONCLUSION Human WJ-MSCs-CM may have protective effects on diabetic renal and hepatic complications. These effects may happen through the regulation of TGF-β and apelin signaling pathways.
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- Zeinab Karimi
- Shiraz Nephro-Urology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Autoimmune Diseases Research Center, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Shiraz Nephro-Urology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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