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Burch FC, Nichi M, Mendes CM, Assumpção MEOD, Duarte JMB, Del Rio do Valle R. Cryopreservation of spermatozoa from black-and-gold howler monkeys (Alouatta caraya) using egg yolk-based or soy lecithin-based extenders. Primates 2024; 65:341-353. [PMID: 38761269 DOI: 10.1007/s10329-024-01136-6] [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: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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There are more than 200 species and subspecies of Neotropical Primates of which more than 40% are listed as threatened by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Both in situ and ex situ conservation programs can benefit from the use of assisted reproductive technologies. The objective of this study was to evaluate, for the first time, cryopreservation techniques for Alouatta caraya semen. Semen samples were collected from five adult males, analyzed, and frozen in either Test-egg yolk or Test-soy lecithin-based extenders containing either 3 or 4% glycerol. Frozen-thawed samples were analyzed at 10, 40, and 80 min post-thaw. Egg yolk-based extenders were overall better than soy lecithin-based extenders. There was no significant difference between 3 and 4% glycerol in any of the parameters analyzed, however, 4% glycerol in egg yolk-based extender produced more favorable results for total motility, intact plasma membrane, lipid peroxidation, and DNA fragmentation index. This study brought novel information on semen characteristics and cryopreservation aspects for A. caraya, which can help shape future experiments to improve the outcome of frozen-thawed sperm for this and other species of Neotropical primates.
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- Fernanda Carvalho Burch
- College of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences, São Paulo State University, Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brazil.
- Oregon National Primate Research Center, Oregon Health & Science University, Beaverton, OR, USA.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Suzuki H, Watanabe H, Abe Y. Assisted reproductive techniques for canines: preservation of genetic material in domestic dogs. J Reprod Dev 2021; 68:1-11. [PMID: 34840199 PMCID: PMC8872749 DOI: 10.1262/jrd.2021-111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Assisted reproductive techniques (ARTs), such as artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, and cryopreservation of gametes/zygotes, have been developed to improve breeding and reproduction of livestock and for the treatment of human infertility. Their widespread use has contributed to improvements in human health and welfare. However, in dogs, only artificial insemination using frozen semen is readily available as an ART to improve breeding and control genetic diversity. A recent priority in sperm cryopreservation is the development of alternatives to egg yolk, which is widely used as a component of the sperm extender. Egg yolk can vary in composition among batches and is prone to contamination by animal pathogens. The latter can be a problem for international exchange of cryopreserved semen. Low-density lipoprotein and skim milk are promising candidates for use as extenders, to ensure fertility after artificial insemination. Although not tested for its effects on fertility following artificial insemination, polyvinyl alcohol may also be a useful alternative to egg yolk as an extender. The development of cryopreservation techniques for canine embryos lags behind that for other mammals, including humans. However, given the success of non-surgical embryo transfer in 2011, studies have sought to refine this approach for practical use. Research on sperm cryopreservation has yielded satisfactory results. However, investigation of other approaches, such as cryopreservation of oocytes and gonadal tissues, remains insufficient. Techniques for the efficient induction of estrus may aid in the development of successful canine ARTs.
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- Hiroshi Suzuki
- Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido 080-8555, Japan
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- Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido 080-8555, Japan
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- Prefectural University of Hiroshima, Hiroshima 727-0023, Japan
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Cholesterol-Loaded Cyclodextrin Addition to Skim Milk-Based Extender Enhances Donkey Semen Cooling and Fertility in Horse Mares. J Equine Vet Sci 2021; 105:103719. [PMID: 34607680 DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2021.103719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Revised: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The present study aimed to compare semen parameters and fertility of cooled donkey semen extended in a commercially available skim milk (SKM) based extender and the same extender with cholesterol-loaded cyclodextrin (SKM-CLC). In Experiment 1, thirty-five ejaculates from seven jacks were split in SKM and SKM-CLC, extended at 50 million sperm/mL and stored at 5°C for 48 hours. Total motility (TM), progressive motility (PM), percentage of sperm with rapid motility (RAP) were assessed with CASA. Plasma membrane stability (PMS), and high mitochondrial membrane potential (HMP) were assessed with the combination of Yo-Pro and MitoStatusRed with flow cytometry. Semen was assessed before (0), 24 and 48h after cooling. In Experiment 2, two estrous cycles of 15 mares were used for fertility assessment. Mares were examined every other day by transrectal ultrasonography and had ovulation induced with 250 µg of histrelin acetate when a ≥35 mm follicle was first detected. Mares were randomly inseminated with semen obtained from one jack. Semen was extended in either SKM or SKM-CLC and cooled-stored for 24 hours. Pregnancy diagnosis was carried out 15-day post-ovulation. Data were analyzed with a mix model and Tukey's as posthoc and logistic regression model. Significance was set at P ≤ .05. There were no differences in TM, PM, RAP, PMS, and HMP for semen extended in either extender immediately before cooling (P > .05). There was a reduction in TM, PM, RAP, PMS, and HMP overtime across groups (P < .05); however, semen extended with SKM-CLC had superior TM, PM, RAP, PMS, and HMP than semen extended in SKM at 24- and 48-hours post-cooling (P < .05). Mares bred with semen extended in SKM had a lower conception rate (13%, 2/15 cycles) than cycles bred with SKM-CLC (47%, 7/15 cycles; P < .05). In conclusion, incorporating CLC into SKM extender improved cooling ability and fertility of donkey semen in horse mares. It remains to be determined if similar results can be obtained in clinical practice with mares and jennies.
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Mahiddine FY, Kim MJ. Overview on the Antioxidants, Egg Yolk Alternatives, and Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Derivatives Used in Canine Sperm Cryopreservation. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:1930. [PMID: 34203537 PMCID: PMC8300182 DOI: 10.3390/ani11071930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Sperm cryopreservation is a widely used assisted reproductive technology for canine species. The long-term storage of dog sperm is effective for the breeding of dogs living far apart, scheduling the time of artificial insemination that suits the female, and preventing diseases of the reproductive tract. However, spermatozoa functions are impaired during the freeze-thaw processes, which may decrease reproductive performance. Numerous attempts have been made to restore such impairments, including the use of cryoprotectants to prevent the damage caused by ice crystal formation, and supplementation of antioxidants to reduce reactive oxygen species generation due to osmotic stress during the procedure. Egg yolk derivatives, antioxidants, and, more recently, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and their derivatives have been proposed in this research field. This review article will summarize the current literature available on the topic.
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- Department of Research and Development, Mjbiogen Corp., Gwangnaru-ro 144, Seoul 14788, Korea;
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Bustani GS, Baiee FH. Semen extenders: An evaluative overview of preservative mechanisms of semen and semen extenders. Vet World 2021; 14:1220-1233. [PMID: 34220124 PMCID: PMC8243668 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2021.1220-1233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Reproduction is fundamental for all living things as it ensures the continued existence of a species and an improved economy in animal husbandry. Reproduction has developed since history, and diverse processes, such as artificial insemination and in vitro fertilization, have been developed. Semen extenders were discovered and developed to protect sperm from harmful factors, such as freeze and osmotic shock, oxidative stress, and cell injury by ice crystals. Semen extenders preserve sperm by stabilizing its properties, including sperm morphology, motility, and viability and membrane, acrosomal, and DNA integrity. Therefore, semen extenders must provide a favorable pH, adenosine triphosphate, anti-cooling and anti-freeze shock, and antioxidant activity to improve semen quality for fertilization. Hence, this review provides precise data on different semen extenders, preservative mechanisms, and essential additives for semen extenders in different animals.
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- Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Kufa, Kufa 54003, Najaf, Iraq
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Schäfer-Somi S, Binder C, Burak J, Papadopoulos N, Ilas J, Boersma A, Aurich C. Using egg yolk in a TRIS-Equex STM paste extender for freezing of dog semen is superior to egg yolk plasma, also after addition of lecithin and catalase. Cryobiology 2021; 100:63-71. [PMID: 33826944 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2021.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2020] [Revised: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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We compared the results of using egg yolk plasma (EYP) instead of egg yolk (EY) in a TRIS-based Equex STM Paste freezing extender system for dog semen [25]. We also tested whether the addition of lecithin and catalase to the EYP extenders would improve results. Fractionated semen collection was done in 17 stud dogs and the sperm rich fraction diluted with different extenders in 2 steps: (I) TRIS-fructose-citric acid extender (TRIS) containing 20% egg yolk (EY) and 3% glycerol [25], (II) TRIS containing 20% egg yolk plasma (EYP) and 3% glycerol, and (III) TRIS containing 20% EYP and 0.8% lecithin (EYP-L) and 3% glycerol. After equilibration the second dilution step was done: samples with (I) were diluted with TRIS-EY with 7% glycerol and 1% Equex STM paste [25]; samples with (II) and (III) were divided in 2 aliquots each, and one part diluted with TRIS-EYP or TRIS-EYP-L, both containing 7% glycerol and 1% Equex STM paste, and the other one part with the same extenders containing additionally 300 I.U./mL catalase. After freezing and thawing, samples were analyzed by CASA and sperm chromatin structure assay (SCSA); reactive oxygen species (ROS), degree of apoptosis and zona binding ability were determined. Semen samples with TRIS-EY with a final concentration of 5% glycerol and 0.5% Equex STM paste [25] showed best post thaw progressive motility (P), most intact cells, lowest percentage of ROS, acrosome damages, dead and apoptotic cells. Curvilinear velocity (VCL), DNA fragmentation, morphological abnormalities and zona binding ability did not differ between groups. Replacement of egg yolk by EYP increased the ROS and late apoptotic cells. Addition of lecithin and catalase to EYP containing extenders decreased motility and increased complete apoptosis. We conclude that egg yolk is superior to EYP in the here investigated extenders. The TRIS-based extender [25] with EYP could not be improved by addition of lecithin and catalase; however, in-vivo fertilization capacity of the here examined extenders remains to be investigated.
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- Sabine Schäfer-Somi
- Department of Small Animals and Horses, Platform for AI and ET, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Veterinärplatz 1, Vienna, Austria.
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- Clinic for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Andrology, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Veterinärplatz 1, Vienna, Austria.
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- Platform for AI and ET, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Veterinärplatz 1, Vienna, Austria.
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- Platform for AI and ET, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Veterinärplatz 1, Vienna, Austria.
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- Takeda Pharma Austria, Vienna, Austria.
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- Institute of In-vivo and In-vitro Models, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Veterinärplatz 1, Vienna, Austria.
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- Platform for AI and ET, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Veterinärplatz 1, Vienna, Austria.
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Hermansson U, Johannisson A, Axnér E. Cryopreservation of dog semen in a Tris extender with two different 1% soybean preparations compared with a Tris egg yolk extender. Vet Med Sci 2021; 7:812-819. [PMID: 33570263 PMCID: PMC8136955 DOI: 10.1002/vms3.445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2019] [Revised: 08/20/2020] [Accepted: 01/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Egg yolk is widely used as a cryoprotectant in dog semen extenders, but there is a risk of contamination with animal pathogens. In addition, egg yolk may vary in composition, making it difficult to standardize the extender. Lecithin is an animal protein-free alternative to egg yolk for semen cryopreservation. Recently, it was shown that 1% of soybean lecithin type II-S was better than 2% for freezing canine semen. The aim of the study was to compare two different types of soybean lecithin, with egg yolk as a control. Ejaculates from eight dogs were divided into three equal parts and diluted with a Tris-based extender, containing either 20% egg yolk, 1% soybean lecithin Type II-S or 1% soybean lecithin Type IV-S. The samples were then frozen. Sperm motility was evaluated by computer-assisted sperm analysis (CASA), acrosome integrity (FITC-PNA/PI) and sperm membrane integrity (SYBR-14/PI) post-thaw, as well as after 2 and 4 hr incubation at 37°C. Post-thaw sperm chromatin structure assay and plasma membrane integrity were evaluated by flow cytometry. Total motility, sperm plasma membrane integrity and acrosome integrity were significantly better in the egg yolk extender than in the two soybean lecithin-based extenders. Individual motility post-thaw differed more than in the fresh samples, illustrating individual differences in tolerance to the cryostress. The DNA Fragmentation Index (% DFI) was significantly lower in the Tris egg yolk (TEY) extender compared to any of the soybean-based extenders. The number of high green stained spermatozoa were significantly higher in Type IV-S compared to the control TEY extender. In conclusion, egg yolk was superior to the two lecithin-based extenders to cryopreserve canine semen.
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- Division of Reproduction, Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SLU, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Division of Reproduction, Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SLU, Uppsala, Sweden
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Vansandt LM, Bateman HL, Miller AG, Herrick JR, Moresco A, González R, Iwaniuk ME, Swanson WF. Cross-species efficacy of a chemically-defined, soy lecithin-based cryomedium for semen banking in imperiled wild felids. Theriogenology 2020; 159:108-115. [PMID: 33130295 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2020.10.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2020] [Revised: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 10/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Felid semen has historically been frozen using an egg yolk-based cryopreservation medium. However, the use of egg introduces several potential concerns, such as variability in composition, microbial contamination, and regulatory issues. In the present study, our aim was to compare a chemically-defined, soy-based medium (SOY) to a commercial egg yolk-based medium (TEY) for the cryopreservation of sperm in four imperiled small cat species. Semen was collected from adult male cats (n = 6 black-footed cats; n = 6 sand cats; n = 4 fishing cats; and n = 7 Pallas' cats) via electroejaculation, split into two aliquots, and cryopreserved in SOY or TEY. Frozen-thawed samples were evaluated for sperm motility and rate of progressive motility (up to 24 h post-thaw) and acrosome status (0 and 6 h). No difference in post-thaw traits were observed between treatments in all four species. Heterologous IVF using oocytes collected laparoscopically from domestic cats demonstrated no difference among freezing treatments in percentage of mature oocytes that cleaved or the mean number of blastomeres at 48 h post-insemination. More spermatozoa frozen with SOY were bound to the zona pellucida in the sand cat (P = 0.018), but no treatment effect was observed in the other three species. These findings collectively demonstrate that SOY may be a preferable alternative to TEY for sperm cryopreservation in these four wild felid species.
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- Lindsey Marie Vansandt
- Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW), Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
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- Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW), Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW), Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Reproductive Sciences, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW), Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW), Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Animal and Avian Sciences, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA
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- Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW), Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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Nguyen VV, Ponchunchoovong S, Kupittayanant S, Kupittayanant P. Effects of egg yolk and soybean lecithin on sperm quality determined by computer-assisted sperm analysis and confocal laser scanning microscope in chilled canine sperm. Vet Med Sci 2019; 5:345-360. [PMID: 30848107 PMCID: PMC6682803 DOI: 10.1002/vms3.158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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The reduction of spermatozoa survival time is a major problem of canine chilled sperm for artificial insemination. The aim of the study was to improve the quality of canine chilled sperm during storage time. We therefore, evaluated the effects of eight treatments with different levels of soybean lecithin concentration (1, 3 and 5%) and egg yolk (20%) in Tris-citric-fructose or Tris-citric-fructose-mineral salts extender on chilled canine sperm quality during 10 days of storage. The sperm motility was analysed by computer-assisted sperm analysis (CASA), whereas plasma membrane integrity, acrosome membrane integrity and mitochondrial membrane potential parameters were determined using a fluorescent staining combination of propidium iodide (PI), Hoechst 33342 (H342), fluorescein isothiocyanate-conjugated Pisum sativum agglutinin (FITC-PSA) and 5,5',6,6'-tetrachloro-1,1',3,3'-tetraethylbenzimidazolyl-carbocyanine iodide (JC-1) by confocal laser scanning microscope. The results showed that egg yolk was found to be better than soybean lecithin in Tris-citric-fructose or Tris-citric-fructose-mineral salts extender for maintaining the quality of chilled canine sperm within 10 days of storage (P < 0.05). Although egg yolk in Tris-citric-fructose extender could maintain the motility better than other extenders, egg yolk in Tris-citric-fructose-mineral salts extender was the highest in intact plasma membrane, intact acrosome membrane and high mitochondrial membrane potential (P < 0.05). In contrast, the sperm quality of soybean lecithin in Tris-citric-fructose-mineral salts extender was lower than that of soybean lecithin in Tris-citric-fructose extender, and soybean lecithin 1% was greater than soybean lecithin 3% and 5% in plasma membrane integrity, acrosome membrane integrity and mitochondrial membrane potential (P < 0.05). In conclusion, soybean lecithin cannot replace egg yolk in Tris-citric-fructose or Tris-citric-fructose-mineral salts extenders, and egg yolk in Tris-citric-fructose-mineral salts extender is superior to other extenders in chilling canine sperm.
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- Vui V. Nguyen
- School of Animal Technology and InnovationInstitute of Agricultural TechnologySuranaree University of TechnologyNakhon RatchasimaThailand
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- School of Animal Technology and InnovationInstitute of Agricultural TechnologySuranaree University of TechnologyNakhon RatchasimaThailand
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- School of PreclinicInstitute of ScienceSuranaree University of TechnologyNakhon RatchasimaThailand
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- School of Animal Technology and InnovationInstitute of Agricultural TechnologySuranaree University of TechnologyNakhon RatchasimaThailand
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Dalmazzo A, de Souza Ramos Angrimani D, Losano JDA, Rocha CC, Sobrinho CAB, Chinait Gurgel JR, Monteiro Pacheco PI, Minazaki CK, Crusco SE, Nichi M, Barnabe VH. Insights into soy lecithin and egg yolk-based extenders for chilling canine spermatozoa. ZYGOTE 2019; 27:17-24. [PMID: 30516456 DOI: 10.1017/s0967199418000576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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SummaryThe aim of this study was to compare different concentrations of soy lecithin (LEC0.01%, LEC0.05% and LEC0.1%) with egg yolk (Control) in cooling extenders during the storage of semen at 5ºC for 5 days. Twelve dogs (n = 12) were selected, and semen was cooled and assessed after 2, 24, 48, 72, 96 or 120 h. At each time point, sperm were analyzed for kinetic patterns (using computer-assisted sperm analysis), mitochondrial activity (3'3- diaminobenzidine assay), lipid peroxidation (TBARS assay), DNA fragmentation (SCSA®) and plasma and acrosome membrane integrity (eosin/nigrosin and fast green/rose Bengal stains, respectively). The Control group (1814.4 ± 197.2) presented the highest rates of lipid peroxidation at 120 h. Conversely, progressive motility (42.8 ± 4%), linearity (45.4 ± 1%), and VAP (88 ± 3%) were higher in the Control group. In addition, there was lower mitochondrial activity in the Control group at 72 h. Therefore, our data show that lecithin used at these concentrations was not able to maintain sperm viability at as high qualities as would egg yolk. Moreover, the decrease in high mitochondrial activity and the persistence of sperm motility may indicate a compensatory mechanism in canine spermatozoa (i.e., glycolytic pathway). Furthermore, these higher lipid peroxidation indexes could indicate the necessity for future therapy using extenders and antioxidants over a long cooling time for dog sperm.
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- Andressa Dalmazzo
- University of São Paulo,College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science,Department of Animal Reproduction, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo,Brazil
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- University of São Paulo,College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science,Department of Animal Reproduction, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo,Brazil
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- University of São Paulo,College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science,Department of Animal Reproduction, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo,Brazil
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- University of São Paulo,College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science,Department of Animal Reproduction, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo,Brazil
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- University of São Paulo,College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science,Department of Animal Reproduction, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo,Brazil
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- University of São Paulo,College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science,Department of Animal Reproduction, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo,Brazil
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- University of São Paulo,College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science,Department of Animal Reproduction, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo,Brazil
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- University of São Paulo,College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science,Department of Animal Reproduction, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo,Brazil
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- University of São Paulo,College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science,Department of Animal Reproduction, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo,Brazil
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- University of São Paulo,College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science,Department of Animal Reproduction, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo,Brazil
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- University of São Paulo,College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science,Department of Animal Reproduction, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo,Brazil
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Dalmazzo A, Losano JDA, Rocha CC, Tsunoda RH, Angrimani DDSR, Mendes CM, Assumpção MEODÁ, Nichi M, Barnabe VH. Effects of Soy Lecithin Extender on Dog Sperm Cryopreservation. Anim Biotechnol 2018; 29:174-182. [PMID: 28658593 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2017.1334662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Semen cryopreservation is an essential biotechnology in canine reproduction and during the cryopreservation process commonly egg yolk are used. The discrepancy in the egg yolk composition and the potential risk of disease dissemination are obstacles for semen exportation and use. Therefore, studies aiming to substitute egg yolk are extremely important. In this context, soy lecithin contains a low-density lipoprotein fraction, is an interesting alternative. Thus, the objective of this study was to compare extenders based on soy lecithin (several concentrations and forms) with egg yolk during the cryopreservation process of dog sperm. For this purpose, we used twelve dogs. Semen was evaluated at different time points (after refrigeration, glycerolization, and thawing), by motility analysis (CASA) and functional tests (e.g., membrane integrity-eosin/nigrosin, acrosome integrity-fast green/Bengal rose, mitochondrial activity-3'3 diaminobenzidine, Chromatin susceptibility to acid-induced denaturation-SCSA, and susceptibility to oxidative stress-thiobarbituric acid reactive substances). The results indicated that egg yolk and lower concentrations of lecithin had similar effects on mitochondrial activity and motility. Thus, soy lecithin is a potentially viable alternative to egg yolk for the cryopreservation of dog semen.
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- Andressa Dalmazzo
- a University of São Paulo, College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science , Department of Animal Reproduction , São Paulo , Brazil
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- a University of São Paulo, College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science , Department of Animal Reproduction , São Paulo , Brazil
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- a University of São Paulo, College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science , Department of Animal Reproduction , São Paulo , Brazil
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- a University of São Paulo, College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science , Department of Animal Reproduction , São Paulo , Brazil
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- a University of São Paulo, College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science , Department of Animal Reproduction , São Paulo , Brazil
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- a University of São Paulo, College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science , Department of Animal Reproduction , São Paulo , Brazil
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- a University of São Paulo, College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science , Department of Animal Reproduction , São Paulo , Brazil
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- a University of São Paulo, College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science , Department of Animal Reproduction , São Paulo , Brazil
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- a University of São Paulo, College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science , Department of Animal Reproduction , São Paulo , Brazil
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Sánchez-Calabuig MJ, Maillo V, Beltrán-Breña P, de la Fuente Martínez J, Galera-Carrillo S, Pérez-Gutiérrez JF, Pérez-Cerezales S. Cryopreservation of canine sperm using egg yolk and soy bean based extenders. Reprod Biol 2017; 17:233-238. [PMID: 28579337 DOI: 10.1016/j.repbio.2017.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2016] [Revised: 02/27/2017] [Accepted: 05/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Animal protein-based extenders are widely used despite being a potential source of bacterial or mycoplasma contamination. Its replacement with vegetal protein-based extenders could represent an interesting alternative for dog sperm cryopreservation. This technique could be further improved by the addition of Tris-Glucose-Citric acid (TGC) that could physically protect the spermatozoa and improve its homeostasis. The aim of this study was to evaluate a cryopreservation protocol for dog spermatozoa using a soybean-based extender (LP1℗) as well as the effects of the addition of (TGC) immediately after the semen collection. Eleven ejaculates from purebred adult dogs were collected, centrifuged in the absence or presence of TGC and processed as fresh or cryopreserved spermatozoa with: egg yolk-based extender (CaniPRO) or LP1℗. Freezing the spermatozoa in LP1℗ reduced the amplitude of the lateral head displacement, the percentage of spermatozoa that showed the intact acrosome and the mitochondrial function (P<0.05). These samples also showed a trend towards increased percentage of apoptotic spermatozoa (P<0.05). The addition of TGC before centrifugation did not improve the seminal parameters and adversely affected motility (P<0.05) in the spermatozoa cryopreserved in CaniPRO. However, TGC did not affect motility and increased (P<0.05) the percentage of intact acrosomes in the spermatozoa cryopreserved in LP1℗, reaching similar values than those cryopreserved in CaniPRO. In conclusion, LP1® plus TGC provide the same level of protection to dog spermatozoa cryopreservation than the egg yolk based extender CaniPRO when comparing standard post-thaw sperm quality parameters.
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- María Jesús Sánchez-Calabuig
- Department of Animal Reproduction, SGIT-INIA, Avda. Puerta de Hierro km 5.9, 28040 Madrid, Spain; Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, SGIT-INIA, Avda. Puerta de Hierro km 5.9, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, SGIT-INIA, Avda. Puerta de Hierro km 5.9, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, SGIT-INIA, Avda. Puerta de Hierro km 5.9, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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Axnér E, Lagerson E. Cryopreservation of Dog Semen in a Tris Extender with 1% or 2% Soya Bean Lecithin as a Replacement of Egg Yolk. Reprod Domest Anim 2016; 51:262-8. [PMID: 26946310 DOI: 10.1111/rda.12675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2015] [Accepted: 01/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Egg yolk is usually included in extenders used for preservation of dog semen. Lecithin is an interesting animal-protein free alternative to egg yolk for semen preservation. The aim of our study was to evaluate soya bean lecithin for cryopreservation of dog semen. Five ejaculate replicates were divided in three equal parts, centrifuged and each pellet diluted with one of the three Tris-based extenders containing 20% egg yolk, 1% soya bean lecithin or 2% soya bean lecithin. Extended semen was loaded in 0.5-ml straws, cooled and diluted a second time and frozen in liquid nitrogen vapours. Sperm motility parameters (CASA), acrosome integrity (FITC-PNA/PI) and sperm membrane integrity (C-FDA) were evaluated 5 min post-thaw and after 2 and 4 h of incubation. Total motility was significantly better in the egg yolk extender than in any of the lecithin-based extender and was better in the 1% lecithin extender than in the 2% lecithin extender. Sperm membrane integrity was significantly better in the egg yolk extender than in any of the lecithin-based extenders but did not differ significantly between the 1% and 2% lecithin extenders. Acrosome integrity was significantly better in the egg yolk extender than in the 2% lecithin extender but did not differ between the egg yolk extender and the 1% lecithin extender or between the two lecithin extenders. In conclusion, egg yolk was superior to lecithin in our study. The extender with 1% lecithin preserved sperm motility better than the extender with 2% lecithin.
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- E Axnér
- Division of Reproduction, Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Uppsala, Sweden
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- Division of Reproduction, Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Uppsala, Sweden
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Vick M, Bateman H, Lambo C, Swanson W. Improved cryopreservation of domestic cat sperm in a chemically defined medium. Theriogenology 2012; 78:2120-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2012.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2011] [Revised: 07/24/2012] [Accepted: 08/12/2012] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Kmenta I, Strohmayer C, Müller-Schlösser F, Schäfer-Somi S. Effects of a lecithin and catalase containing semen extender and a second dilution with different enhancing buffers on the quality of cold-stored canine spermatozoa. Theriogenology 2011; 75:1095-103. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2010.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2010] [Revised: 11/08/2010] [Accepted: 11/09/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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