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Morabbi A, Karimian M. Trace and essential elements as vital components to improve the performance of the male reproductive system: Implications in cell signaling pathways. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2024; 83:127403. [PMID: 38340548 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2024.127403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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Successful male fertilization requires the main processes such as normal spermatogenesis, sperm capacitation, hyperactivation, and acrosome reaction. The progress of these processes depends on some endogenous and exogenous factors. So, the optimal level of ions and essential and rare elements such as selenium, zinc, copper, iron, manganese, calcium, and so on in various types of cells of the reproductive system could affect conception and male fertility rates. The function of trace elements in the male reproductive system could be exerted through some cellular and molecular processes, such as the management of active oxygen species, involvement in the action of membrane channels, regulation of enzyme activity, regulation of gene expression and hormone levels, and modulation of signaling cascades. In this review, we aim to summarize the available evidence on the role of trace elements in improving male reproductive performance. Also, special attention is paid to the cellular aspects and the involved molecular signaling cascades.
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- Ali Morabbi
- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran
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- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran.
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Dong F, Ma Y, Chen XF. Identification of a novel pyroptosis-related gene signature in human spermatogenic dysfunction. J Assist Reprod Genet 2023; 40:2251-2266. [PMID: 37553495 PMCID: PMC10440330 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-023-02892-y] [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: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To reveal the underlying roles that pyroptosis-related genes (PRGs) played in human spermatogenic dysfunction. METHODS One discovery set and three validation sets were employed to inspect the previously reported 33 PRGs in the human testis with different status of spermatogenesis. PRGs that differentially expressed in all sets were considered as key differentially expressed pyroptosis-related genes (PR-DEGs). The relationships between key PR-DEGs and samples' clinicopathological, therapeutic, and immune patterns were respectively studied. Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNS-seq) analyses were conducted to show the expression changes and related mechanisms of key PR-DEGs at a single-cell resolution. RESULTS CASP4 and GPX4 were identified as two key PR-DEGs. These two genes were significantly dysregulated in spermatogenic dysfunctional samples, but with opposite tendency. CASP4 was negatively correlated with Johnsen scores but positively correlated with follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels (all p < 0.05), while GPX4 exhibited significant positive correlations with Johnsen scores and negative relevance with FSH. For treatments, both molecules showed a prospective value of being predictors for sperm retrieval surgeries. Moreover, CASP4 and GPX4 were potential immunoregulators in the testicular immune microenvironment and showed significant correlations to testicular macrophages and mast cell infiltration. In scRNA-seq analyses, GPX4 was highly expressed in germ cells, which therefore suffered a sharp reduction with the loss of germ cells in spermatogenic dysfunction. On the other hand, CASP4 were basically somatic cell-derived, and the proportion of CASP4-positive Leydig cells significantly increased in disease testes (p = 0.0001). CONCLUSION In all, we revealed two key PRGs of human testes that might be functional in spermatogenic dysfunction.
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- Fan Dong
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 845 Lingshan Road, Shanghai, 200135, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Genetics, Shanghai, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 845 Lingshan Road, Shanghai, 200135, China.
- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Genetics, Shanghai, China.
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 845 Lingshan Road, Shanghai, 200135, China.
- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Genetics, Shanghai, China.
- Shanghai Human Sperm Bank, Shanghai, China.
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Xu ZJ, Liu M, Niu QJ, Huang YX, Zhao L, Lei XG, Sun LH. Both selenium deficiency and excess impair male reproductive system via inducing oxidative stress-activated PI3K/AKT-mediated apoptosis and cell proliferation signaling in testis of mice. Free Radic Biol Med 2023; 197:15-22. [PMID: 36731804 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2023.01.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Selenium (Se) deficiency or excess impairs testicular development and spermatogenesis, while the underlying mechanisms in this regard remain unclear. This study was designed to explore the molecular biology of Se deficiency or excess in spermatogenesis in mice. Three-week-old male mice (n = 10 mice/diet) were fed with Se-deficient diet (SeD, 0.02 mg Se/kg), adequate-Se diet (SeA, 0.2 mg Se/kg), or excess-Se diet (SeE, 2.0 mg Se/kg) for 5 months. Compared with SeA, SeD reduced (P < 0.05) the body weight (10.4%) and sperm density (84.3%) but increased (P < 0.05) sperm deformity (32.8%); SeE decreased (P < 0.05) the sperm density (78.5%) and sperm motility (35.9%) of the mice. Meanwhile, both SeD and SeE increased (P < 0.05) serum FSH concentrations (10.4-25.6%) and induced testicular damage in mice in comparison with the SeA. Compared with SeA, SeD increased (P < 0.05) the 8-OHdG concentration by 25.5%; SeE increased (P < 0.05) both MDA and 8-OHdG concentrations by 118.8-180.3% in testis. Furthermore, transcriptome analysis showed that there 1325 and 858 transcripts were altered (P < 0.05) in the testis by SeD and SeE, respectively, compared with SeA. KEGG pathway analysis revealed that these differentially expressed genes were mainly enriched in the PI3K-AKT signaling pathway, which is regulated by oxidative stress. Moreover, western blotting analysis revealed that SeD and SeE dysregulated PI3K-AKT-mediated apoptosis and cell proliferation signaling, including upregulating (P < 0.05) caspase 3, cleaved-caspase 3, BCL-2 and (or) P53 and downregulating (P < 0.05) PI3K, p-AKT, p-mTOR, 4E-BP1, p-4E-BP1 and (or) p-p70S6K in the testis of mice compared with SeA. Additionally, compared with SeA, both SeD and SeE increased (P < 0.05) GPX3 and SELENOO; SeD decreased (P < 0.05) GPX1, TXRND3 and SELENOW, but SeE increased (P < 0.05) production of three selenoproteins in the testis. Conclusively, both Se deficiency and excess impairs male reproductive system in mice, potentially with the induction of oxidative stress and activation of PI3K/AKT-mediated apoptosis and cell proliferation signaling in the testis.
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- Zi-Jian Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Frontiers Science Center for Animal Breeding and Sustainable Production, College of Animal Sciences and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Frontiers Science Center for Animal Breeding and Sustainable Production, College of Animal Sciences and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Frontiers Science Center for Animal Breeding and Sustainable Production, College of Animal Sciences and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Frontiers Science Center for Animal Breeding and Sustainable Production, College of Animal Sciences and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Frontiers Science Center for Animal Breeding and Sustainable Production, College of Animal Sciences and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China
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- Department of Animal Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Frontiers Science Center for Animal Breeding and Sustainable Production, College of Animal Sciences and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430070, China.
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Effects of dietary supplementation of different sources and levels of selenium on the semen quality and reproductive performance in aged broiler breeder roosters. Poult Sci 2022; 101:101908. [PMID: 36041396 PMCID: PMC9440427 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2022.101908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2021] [Revised: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Fertility has a great impact on economic outcome in poultry sector. However, several physiological stressors such as aging adversely affected fertilization capacity and hatching quantity and quality. This study investigated the effect of dietary supplementation of different sources and levels of inorganic and organic selenium on the semen quality and reproductive performance of aged broiler breeder roosters. A total of thirty-six 50-wk-old Ross 308 roosters were randomly allocated to 6 groups and fed with different levels of organic and inorganic selenium. Treatments were included in the basal diet (control: CG), dietary supplementation of 0.15 (SeY0.15), 0.30 (SeY0.30), and 0.45 (SeY0.45) mg/kg selenium-enriched yeast (SeY), dietary supplementation of 0.30 mg/kg commercial organic selenium (Selemax), and dietary supplementation of 0.30 mg/kg sodium selenite (SS) as an inorganic source during 12 consecutive weeks. Ejaculated volume, semen quality attributes of the collected semen samples were evaluated every week. To assess fertility, hatchability and the hatched chick quality, the semen samples collected during last 2 wk of the trial were used to artificial insemination of hens. In order to measure seminiferous tube diameter and seminiferous epithelium thickness, testicular histology was also performed at the end of the experiment. Sperm motility, plasma membrane functionality and integrity, and ejaculation volume were higher in the SeY0.45 group compared to the other groups (P < 0.05). Fertility and hatchability rate as well as seminiferous epithelium thickness and seminiferous tube diameter were improved in the SeY0.45 compared with CG, SeY0.15 and SS groups (P < 0.05). Also hatchelling quality from roosters with SeY0.45 was higher than CG and SS groups (P < 0.05). No significant differences were noted in embryonic mortality between groups (P > 0.05). In conclusion, dietary supplementation of 0.45 mg SeY improved sperm quality and reproductive performance of aged broiler breeder roosters.
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Wang S, Hou L, Wang M, Feng R, Lin X, Pan S, Zhao Q, Huang H. Selenium-Alleviated Testicular Toxicity by Modulating Inflammation, Heat Shock Response, and Autophagy Under Oxidative Stress in Lead-Treated Chickens. Biol Trace Elem Res 2021; 199:4700-4712. [PMID: 33452669 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-02588-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2020] [Accepted: 01/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Lead (Pb), a toxic pollutant, is toxic to the testis. However, biological events during testicular Pb poisoning were not well understood. Selenium (Se) has the ability to antagonize Pb toxicity. The purpose of this research was to clarify the relief mechanism of Se on testicular toxicity of Pb from the perspective of oxidative stress, inflammation, heat shock response, and autophagy in a chicken model. Sixty male Hyline chickens (7-day-old) were randomly assigned into four groups. The feeding program consisted of a commercial diet, a Se-supplemented diet (1 mg kg-1 Se), a Pb-supplemented diet (350 mg L-1 Pb), and a Se- and Pb-supplemented diet, respectively. On the 12th week, serums were collected to measure testosterone level and testes were removed to determine testis weight, histological structure, Pb and Se concentrations, oxidative stress indicators, and mRNA and protein expression of inflammatory cytokines, heat shock proteins, and autophagy-related genes. The results showed that Pb poisoning changed the histological structure of testes; decreased serum testosterone level, testis weight, catalase, glutathione-s-transferase, and total antioxidative capacity activities; increased hydrogen peroxide content; inhibited interleukin (IL)-2 and mammalian target of rapamycin expression; and promoted IL-4, IL-12β, heat shock proteins, Beclin 1, Dynein, autophagy-related proteins 5, light chain 3 (LC3)-I, and LC3-II expression in the testes of chickens. Se intervention mitigated the aforementioned alterations induced by Pb. In conclusion, Pb led to oxidative stress, which triggered inflammation, heat shock response, and autophagy. Se administration mitigated testicular toxicity of Pb mainly by mitigating oxidative stress in male chickens.
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- Size Wang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, People's Republic of China.
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Counteracting effects of heavy metals and antioxidants on male fertility. Biometals 2021; 34:439-491. [PMID: 33761043 DOI: 10.1007/s10534-021-00297-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Infertility is regarded as a global health problem affecting 8-12% of couples. Male factors are regarded as the main cause of infertility in 40% of infertile couples and contribute to this condition in combination with female factors in another 20% of cases. Abnormal sperm parameters such as oligospermia, asthenospermia, and teratozoospermia result in male factor infertility. Several studies have shown the deteriorative impact of heavy metals on sperm parameters and fertility in human subjects or animal models. Other studies have pointed to the role of antioxidants in counteracting the detrimental effects of heavy metals. In the currents study, we summarize the main outcomes of studies that assessed the counteracting impacts of heavy metal and antioxidants on male fertility. Based on the provided data from animal studies, it seems rational to administrate appropriate antioxidants in persons who suffer from abnormal sperm parameters and infertility due to exposure to toxic elements. Yet, further human studies are needed to approve the beneficial effects of these antioxidants.
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Khalil-Khalili AA, Zhandi M, Zaghari M, Mehrabani-Yeganeh H, Yousefi AR, Tavakoli-Alamooti M. The effect of dietary organic selenium on reproductive performance of broiler breeder roosters under dexamethasone induced stress. Theriogenology 2021; 161:16-25. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2020.11.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Kaur S, Saluja M, Aniqa A, Sadwal S. Selenium attenuates bisphenol A incurred damage and apoptosis in mice testes by regulating mitogen-activated protein kinase signalling. Andrologia 2021; 53:e13975. [PMID: 33438769 DOI: 10.1111/and.13975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2020] [Revised: 12/12/2020] [Accepted: 01/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Being a vital micronutrient, along with a trace element, selenium (Se) protects the cells from oxidative stress (OS) in the form of selenoproteins. Bisphenol A (BPA) is a xeno-oestrogenic compound that adversely affects the spermatogenesis process by inducing oxidative stress, which ultimately leads to male infertility. Therefore, it is hypothesised that Se could protect against BPA-induced OS, and further germ cell death by modifying mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signalling. Male Balb/c mice were divided into four groups: Group I (C) (0.2 ppm Se), Group II (Se) (0.5 ppm Se), Group III (BPA) (0.2 ppm Se, and BPA = 1 mg/kg orally) and Group IV (Se + BPA) (0.5 ppm Se, and BPA = 1 mg/kg bodyweight orally). Results indicated that BPA-treated animals demonstrated a marked decrease in antioxidant enzyme activities (superoxide dismutase, catalase, redox ratio), a marked elevation in the expressions of stress-activated kinases (c-Jun NH2-terminal kinase (JNK), extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) and p38) and the expressions of pro-apoptotic markers (caspase-9, caspase-8 and caspase-3). However, Se supplementation considerably restored the antioxidant enzyme activities and lowered the expressions of stress-activated kinases, which further down-regulated the apoptosis. Thus, Se supplementation demonstrated to be effective against BPA provoked testicular damage.
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- Sarvnarinder Kaur
- Basic Medical Sciences (BMS) Block-2, Department of Biophysics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Basic Medical Sciences (BMS) Block-2, Department of Biophysics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Basic Medical Sciences (BMS) Block-2, Department of Biophysics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Basic Medical Sciences (BMS) Block-2, Department of Biophysics, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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Effect of organic selenium dietary supplementation on quality and fertility of cryopreserved chicken sperm. Cryobiology 2021; 98:57-62. [PMID: 33400961 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2020.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2020] [Revised: 10/16/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Oxidative stress due to cryopreservation has been considered as a major factor in sperm damage. Supplementation of the diet with different concentrations of organic selenium has been proposed to improve the quality of fresh and frozen-thawed semen in different breeds of roosters. Sixteen Pradu Hang Dum (Thai native) and 16 Rhode Island Red roosters were used in this study. Four levels of selenium supplementation between 0 and 0.9 ppm were examined. After 14 days of feeding, semen samples were collected twice a week and the fresh semen was evaluated. Then semen from each group was pooled and cryopreserved. The fertility of frozen-thawed semen was determined by inseminating 48 layer hens. Supplementation of diets with 0.3, 0.6 and 0.9 ppm selenium improved the fresh semen in terms of sperm viability and normal morphology (P < 0.01). Sperm concentration increased (quadratically, P < 0.001) with increasing dietary selenium levels. Meanwhile, post-thawed semen quality in terms of sperm motility, viability, live with intact acrosome and functioning mitochondria improved significantly with selenium treatments of 0.6 and 0.9 ppm, and lipid peroxidation was decreased (P < 0.001) and fertility improved (P < 0.05) with those levels of selenium treatment. In addition, there were differences between breeds with respect to some fresh or frozen semen quality parameters (P < 0.05). In conclusion, the breed affected both fresh and frozen semen. Even there were no statistically significant differences in the parameters from groups 0.6 and 0.9 ppm on frozen-thawed semen quality, but the highest sperm concentration was found in 0.6 ppm. Therefore selenium supplementation of diets at 0.6 ppm was recommended to improve the quantity and quality of fresh and frozen semen.
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El-Naby ASAHH, Ibrahim S, Hozyen HF, Sosa ASA, Mahmoud KGM, Farghali AA. Impact of nano-selenium on nuclear maturation and genes expression profile of buffalo oocytes matured in vitro. Mol Biol Rep 2020; 47:8593-8603. [PMID: 33068228 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-020-05902-9] [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: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Supplementation of maturation media with antioxidant (bulk form) improves oocyte maturation. However, the influence of adding antioxidant (nano-particles) on oocyte maturation is not well known. We aimed to evaluate the effect of selenium nano-particles (SeNP) and bulk selenium (Se) on buffalo oocytes maturation, in terms nuclear maturation and molecular level. Oocytes were distributed into four groups; 1st group was control, 2nd group was supplied with Se (10 ng/ml), 3rd and 4th groups were supplied with 1 µg/ml SeNP (67 nm), and SeNP (40 nm), respectively. Matured oocytes were fixed and stained to determine nuclear maturation. Oocytes and COC after IVM were stored at - 80 °C, for RNA isolation and qRT-PCR for selected genes. The Se and seNP (40 nm) had a positive effect on oocytes nuclear maturation rates. Apoptosis-related cysteine peptidase (CASP3) was reduced in all supplemented groups. Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) was up-regulated in oocytes supplemented with SeNP (40 nm). In COC, AMH increased in group supplemented with SeNP (67 nm). In oocytes, phospholipase A2 group III (PLA2G3) decreased in all supplemented groups. While in COC, PLA2G3increased in group supplied with Se. In COC, luteinizing hormone/choriogonadotropin receptor (LHCGR) increased in groups supplied with Se or SeNP (40 nm).Glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) increased in all supplemented groups, in oocytes and COC. In oocytes, superoxide dismutase (SOD) was up-regulated in supplemented groups {Se and SeNP (67 nm)}.The DNA methyltransferase (DNMT) in oocytes was reduced in supplemented groups. In oocytes, the POU class 5 homeobox 1 (OCT4) increased in all supplemented groups. In COC, the OCT4 was over-expressed in group supplemented with SeNP (40 nm). Selenium supplementation in bulk or nano-particle improved in vitro buffalo oocytes maturation, viaup-regulation of antioxidant defense and development competence genes. SeNP (smaller size, 40 nm) induced higher expression of antioxidant gene.
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- Department of Animal Reproduction and A.I, Veterinary Research Division, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Reproduction and A.I, Veterinary Research Division, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Reproduction and A.I, Veterinary Research Division, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Reproduction and A.I, Veterinary Research Division, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt.
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- Materials Science and Nanotechnology Department, Faculty of Post Graduate Studies for Advanced Sciences, BeniSuef University, BeniSuef, Egypt
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Fouad AM, El-Senousey HK, Ruan D, Xia W, Chen W, Wang S, Zheng C. Nutritional modulation of fertility in male poultry. Poult Sci 2020; 99:5637-5646. [PMID: 33142481 PMCID: PMC7647795 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2020.06.083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2020] [Revised: 04/30/2020] [Accepted: 06/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The increased consumption of protein derived from poultry demands greater poultry production, but increased poultry production (meat and eggs) is dependent on the fertility of the parent flocks. Clearly, the fertility of poultry flocks is associated with the fertility of both males and females, but the low numbers of males used for natural or artificial insemination mean that their role is more important. Thus, enhancing the semen volume, sperm concentration, viability, forward motility, and polyunsaturated fatty acids in sperm, as well as protecting against oxidative damage, could help to optimize the sperm membrane functionality, mitochondrial activity, and sperm-egg penetration, and thus fertility. Therefore, this review summarizes the nutritional factors that could improve the fertility of poultry males as well as their associated mechanisms to allow poultry producers to overcome low-fertility problems, especially in aging poultry males, thereby obtaining beneficial impacts on the poultry production industry.
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- Ahmed Mohamed Fouad
- Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science (South China) of Ministry of Agriculture, State Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Breeding, Guangdong Public Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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- Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science (South China) of Ministry of Agriculture, State Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Breeding, Guangdong Public Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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- Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science (South China) of Ministry of Agriculture, State Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Breeding, Guangdong Public Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangzhou 510640, PR China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science (South China) of Ministry of Agriculture, State Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Breeding, Guangdong Public Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangzhou 510640, PR China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science (South China) of Ministry of Agriculture, State Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Breeding, Guangdong Public Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangzhou 510640, PR China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science (South China) of Ministry of Agriculture, State Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Breeding, Guangdong Public Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangzhou 510640, PR China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science (South China) of Ministry of Agriculture, State Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Breeding, Guangdong Public Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangzhou 510640, PR China.
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Li M, Zhang Y, Li S. Effects of selenium deficiency on testis development and autophagy in chicks. ITALIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/1828051x.2020.1786739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- Ming Li
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, People’s Republic of China
- College of Life and environmental Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, People’s Republic of China
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Jafarzadeh H, Allymehr M, Talebi A, Asri Rezaei S, Soleimanzadeh A. Effects of nano-selenium and sodium selenite on SelP, GPx4 and SelW genes expression in testes of broiler breeder roosters. BULGARIAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE 2020. [DOI: 10.15547/bjvm.2208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Fertility is the main element affecting hatchability as an important indicator in breeder flocks’ performance. Roosters’ aging reduces their fertility. Using additives such as selenium helps to delay this reduction through antioxidant properties of Se. Replacing inorganic Se by the nano form in poultry diet improves fertility. The aim of this study was to assess effects of different amount of nano-Se on SelP, GPx4 and SelW gene expression in broiler breeder rooster’s testis. A total of 30 fifty-weeks-old broiler breeder males were randomly divided into five groups including a control group (fed basal diet) and four treatments containing basal diet plus 0.3 mg/kg sodium selenite (1), 0.15 mg/kg nano-Se (2) 0.3 mg/kg nano-Se (3) and 0.6 mg/kg nano-Se (4). The results indicated that mRNA expression levels of SelP, GPx4 and SelW genes increased significantly (p<0.05) after dietary supplementation of nano-Se compared to control and sodium selenite groups. In conclusion, dietary supplementation of nano-Se was more effective than sodium selenite on mRNA expression level of tested genes.
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Sattar H, Yang J, Zhao X, Cai J, Liu Q, Ishfaq M, Yang Z, Chen M, Zhang Z, Xu S. Selenoprotein-U (SelU) knockdown triggers autophagy through PI3K-Akt-mTOR pathway inhibition in rooster Sertoli cells. Metallomics 2019; 10:929-940. [PMID: 29961786 DOI: 10.1039/c8mt00090e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Selenium (Se) is a major component of male reproduction which exerts its effects via selenoproteins. Selenoprotein U (SelU), a newly identified protein, is expressed highly in eukaryotes and possesses a conserved motif similar to that existing in other thiol-dependent redox regulating selenoproteins; however its function is unknown. To investigate the role of SelU in testis autophagic and/or apoptosis cell death mechanisms, we established a Sertoli cell (SC) model isolated from 45 day old layer roosters. Small interfering RNA (siRNA) technology was used to develop SelU-knockdown (SelU-KD) and normal (N) SC models. Consequent to transfection, electron microscopy, qPCR, and western blot were performed. The results show that the mRNA and proteins of autophagy and anti-apoptosis genes increased while that of anti-autophagic mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) and pro-apoptosis genes decreased significantly in SelU-KD in contrast to N cells. Simultaneously, in contrast to N cells the expression of phosphoinositide-3-kinase (PI3K) and protein kinase B (PKB/Akt) both at the mRNA and protein levels decreased significantly in SelU-KD cells. In-addition, SelU depletion altered the expression of regulatory factors and increased the mRNA of TSC (tuberous sclerosis complex) genes as compared to N cells. Extensive autophagosome formation and lysosome degradation with an intact cytoskeleton were observed in SelU-KD cells. Our data indicate that SelU deprivation elicits autophagy and reduces the expression of important growth factors in SCs by disrupting the PI3K-Akt-mTOR signaling pathway. However SelU attenuation did not induce apoptosis in rooster SCs. Taken together, we conclude that SelU is essential for the survival and normal functioning of SCs.
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- Hamid Sattar
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, 59 Mucai Street, Harbin 150030, P. R. China.
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Jalali SS, Talebi J, Allymehr M, Soleimanzadeh A, Razi M. Effects of nano-selenium on mRNA expression of markers for spermatogonial stem cells in the testis of broiler breeder males. VETERINARY RESEARCH FORUM : AN INTERNATIONAL QUARTERLY JOURNAL 2019; 10:139-144. [PMID: 31338147 PMCID: PMC6626653 DOI: 10.30466/vrf.2018.86992.2128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2018] [Accepted: 07/24/2018] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Fertility is one of the most important parameters in breeder farms and cockerels play an outstanding role in the fertility of eggs in broiler breeder farms. Todays, supplementation of chicken diet with additives such as organic selenium is used to increase fertility. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of different levels of nano-selenium (Nano-Se) on the expression of molecular markers of spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) in the testis of broiler breeder males. A total of 30 roosters of 40 weeks of age were randomly divided into five groups. Groups were as follows: 1) control (normal diet) group, 2) diet supplemented with 0.30 mg kg-1 sodium selenite, 3) diet supplemented with 0.15 mg kg-1 Nano-Se, 4) diet supplemented with 0.30 mg kg-1 Nano-Se, and 5) diet supplemented with 0.60 mg kg-1 Nano-Se. At the end of the experimental period (5th week), birds were autopsied and samples from testis of all birds were collected. The testis samples were used to examine the β1-integrin (CD29), thy-1 (CD90) and NANOG mRNA expression by real-time PCR. The results showed that testis of the groups fed with the diets supplemented with 0.60 mg kg-1 and 0.15 mg kg-1 of Nano-Se had the highest and lowest mRNA expression of SSCs markers, respectively. In conclusion, the present study indicated that Nano-Se had advantages over sodium selenite. Diet supplemented with 0.60 mg kg-1 of Nano-Se may contribute to optimal fertility via increasing the mRNA expression of SSCs markers of roosters’ testis and could be used to delay the reduction of fertility caused by aging in broiler breeder males.
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- Seyed Sattar Jalali
- Department of Poultry Health and Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Poultry Health and Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Poultry Health and Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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Adegoke EO, Wang X, Wang H, Wang C, Zhang H, Zhang G. Selenium (Na 2SeO 3) Upregulates Expression of Immune Genes and Blood-Testis Barrier Constituent Proteins of Bovine Sertoli Cell In Vitro. Biol Trace Elem Res 2018; 185:332-343. [PMID: 29383579 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-018-1248-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2017] [Accepted: 01/11/2018] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Sertoli cells were isolated from newborn calves and cultured in a medium supplemented with 0, 0.25, 0.50, 0.75, and 1.00 mg/L of sodium selenite to study their immune stimulatory effect, influence on cell's viability, and expression of blood-testis barrier proteins (occludin, connexin-43, zonula occluden, E-cadherin) using quantitative PCR and western blot analyses. Results showed that medium supplemented with 0.50 mg/L of selenium significantly (P < 0.05) promoted cell viability, upregulated toll-like receptor gene (TLR4), anti-inflammatory cytokines (IL-4, IL-10, TGFβ1), and expressions of blood-testis barrier proteins, and modulated expressions of pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β, IFN-γ). Sertoli cells grown in culture medium supplemented with 0.25 mg/L of selenium significantly upregulated TLR4, IL-4, IL-10, TGFβ1, and blood-testis barrier proteins compared to the control group. Sodium selenite supplementation at 0.75 and 1.00 mg/L levels was cytotoxic and temporarily downregulated the expression of blood-testis barrier protein within 24 h after culture; however, commencing from 72 h post culture, increased cell viability and upregulation of expression of blood-testis barrier proteins were observed. In conclusion, the results of this study showed that selenium supplementation in the culture medium up to 0.50 mg/L concentration upregulates immune genes and blood-testis barrier constituent proteins of bovine Sertoli cells.
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- E O Adegoke
- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, People's Republic of China.
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Li XF, Huang QY, Yang WZ, Wang HJ, Li CW. Alterations in ACE and ABCG2 expression levels in the testes of rats subjected to atropine-induced toxicity. Mol Med Rep 2016; 14:5211-5216. [PMID: 27779686 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2016.5857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2015] [Accepted: 07/20/2016] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Atropine-induced damage is associated with enzyme and protein alterations. The aim of the present study was to investigate atropine‑induced alterations in testicular expression levels of angiotensin‑converting enzyme (ACE) and adenosine 5'-triphosphate binding cassette sub‑family G member 2 (ABCG2) following atropine treatment. Male Wistar rats received 15 mg/kg/day atropine for 7 days; control rats received an identical volume of saline, Following treatment, the testes were harvested for immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization to examine the protein and gene expression levels of ACE and ABCG2 by digital image analysis. ACE gene and protein expression levels were significantly reduced in the testes of atropine‑treated rats, compared with control rats (P=0.0001 and P<0.001, respectively). In addition, ABCG2 gene and protein expression levels were significantly increased in the testes of atropine‑treated rats, compared with control rats (P=0.0017 and P<0.001, respectively). Thus, the results of the present study demonstrate that testicular protein and gene expression levels of ACE and ABCG2 were altered as a result of atropine‑induced toxicity in the rats. These alterations may result in abnormal testicular function, and the proteins and genes identified in the present study may be useful to elucidate the mechanisms underlying atropine‑induced toxicity and provide a direction for further studies.
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- Xue-Fang Li
- Library of Dali University, Dali, Yunnan 671003, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan 671000, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan 671000, P.R. China
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan 671000, P.R. China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Dali University, Dali, Yunnan 671000, P.R. China
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