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Liu S, Liu Y, Bao E, Tang S. The Protective Role of Heat Shock Proteins against Stresses in Animal Breeding. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:8208. [PMID: 39125776 PMCID: PMC11311290 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25158208] [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: 06/17/2024] [Revised: 07/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/26/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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Heat shock proteins (HSPs) play an important role in all living organisms under stress conditions by acting as molecular chaperones. The expression of different HSPs during stress varies depending on their protective functions and anti-apoptotic activities. The application of HSPs improves the efficiency and decreases the economic cost of animal breeding. By upregulating the expression of HSPs, feed supplements can improve stress tolerance in farm animals. In addition, high expression of HSPs is often a feature of tumor cells, and inhibiting the expression of HSPs is a promising novel method for killing these cells and treating cancers. In the present review, the findings of previous research on the application of HSPs in animal breeding and veterinary medicine are summarized, and the knowledge of the actions of HSPs in animals is briefly discussed.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Weigang No. 1 Road, Nanjing 210095, China; (S.L.); (Y.L.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Weigang No. 1 Road, Nanjing 210095, China; (S.L.); (Y.L.)
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Lai PF, Mahendran R, Tsai BCK, Lu CY, Kuo CH, Lin KH, Lu SY, Wu YL, Chang YM, Kuo WW, Huang CY. Calycosin Enhances Heat Shock Related-Proteins in H9c2 Cells to Modulate Survival and Apoptosis against Heat Shock. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CHINESE MEDICINE 2024; 52:1173-1193. [PMID: 38938156 DOI: 10.1142/s0192415x24500472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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Heat shock proteins (HSPs), which function as chaperones, are activated in response to various environmental stressors. In addition to their role in diverse aspects of protein production, HSPs protect against harmful protein-related stressors. Calycosin exhibits numerous beneficial properties. This study aims to explore the protective effects of calycosin in the heart under heat shock and determine its underlying mechanism. H9c2 cells, western blot, TUNEL staining, flow cytometry, and immunofluorescence staining were used. The time-dependent effects of heat shock analyzed using western blot revealed increased HSP expression for up to 2[Formula: see text]h, followed by protein degradation after 4[Formula: see text]h. Hence, a heat shock damage duration of 4[Formula: see text]h was chosen for subsequent investigations. Calycosin administered post-heat shock demonstrated dose-dependent recovery of cell viability. Under heat shock conditions, calycosin prevented the apoptosis of H9c2 cells by upregulating HSPs, suppressing p-JNK, enhancing Bcl-2 activation, and inhibiting cleaved caspase 3. Calycosin also inhibited Fas/FasL expression and activated cell survival markers (p-PI3K, p-ERK, p-Akt), indicating their cytoprotective properties through PI3K/Akt activation and JNK inhibition. TUNEL staining and flow cytometry confirmed that calycosin reduced apoptosis. Moreover, calycosin reversed the inhibitory effects of quercetin on HSF1 and Hsp70 expression, illustrating its role in enhancing Hsp70 expression through HSF1 activation during heat shock. Immunofluorescence staining demonstrated HSF1 translocation to the nucleus following calycosin treatment, emphasizing its cytoprotective effects. In conclusion, calycosin exhibits pronounced protective effects against heat shock-induced damages by modulating HSP expression and regulating key signaling pathways to promote cell survival in H9c2 cells.
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- Pei-Fang Lai
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien 970, Taiwan
- Department of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien 970, Taiwan
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- Cardiovascular and Mitochondrial Related Disease Research Center, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien 970, Taiwan
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- Cardiovascular and Mitochondrial Related Disease Research Center, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien 970, Taiwan
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- Cardiovascular and Mitochondrial Related Disease Research Center, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien 970, Taiwan
- Department of Post-Baccalaureate Medicine, College of Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- Laboratory of Exercise Biochemistry, University of Taipei, Taipei 111, Taiwan
- Institute of Sports Sciences, University of Taipei, Taipei 111, Taiwan
- School of Physical Education and Sports Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215021, China
- Department of Kinesiology and Health, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 404, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 406, Taiwan
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- College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 406, Taiwan
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal, Medicine China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 404, Taiwan
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- Cardiovascular and Mitochondrial Related Disease Research Center, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien 970, Taiwan
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- The School of Chinese Medicine for Post-Baccalaureate, I-Shou University, 840, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Chinese Medicine Department, E-DA Hospital, Kaohsiung, 824, Taiwan
- 1PT Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Taichung 433, Taiwan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, College of Life Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung 406, Taiwan
- Ph.D. Program for Biotechnology Industry, China Medical University, Taichung 406, Taiwan
- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Taichung 406, Taiwan
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- Cardiovascular and Mitochondrial Related Disease Research Center, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien 970, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung 406, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology, Asia University, Taichung 413, Taiwan
- Center of General Education, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology, Hualien 970, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan
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Kumar G, Gurao A, Vasisth R, Chitkara M, Singh R, Ranganatha Sriranga K, Shivanand Dige M, Mukesh M, Singh P, Singh Kataria R. Genome-wide 5'-C-phosphate-G-3' methylation patterns reveal the effect of heat stress on the altered semen quality in Bubalus bubalis. Gene 2024; 906:148233. [PMID: 38331117 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2024.148233] [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: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Semen production and quality are closely correlated with different environmental factors in bovines, particularly for the buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) bulls reared under tropical and sub-tropical conditions. Factors including DNA methylation patterns, an intricate process in sperm cells, have an impact on the production of quality semen in buffalo bulls under abiotic stress conditions. The present study was conducted to identify DNA methylome signatures for semen quality in Murrah buffalo bulls, acclaimed as a major dairy breed globally, under summer heat stress. Based on semen quality parameters that significantly varied between the two groups over the seasons, the breeding bulls were classified into seasonally affected (SA = 6) and seasonally non-affected (SNA = 6) categories. DNA was isolated from purified sperm cells and sequenced using the RRBS (Reduced Representation Bisulfite Sequencing) technique for genome-wide methylome data generation. During the hot summer months, the physiological parameters such as scrotal surface temperature, rectal temperature, and respiration rate for both the SA and SNA bulls were significantly higher in the afternoon than in the morning. Whereas, the global CpG% of SA bulls was positively correlated with the afternoon's scrotal surface and rectal temperature. The RRBS results conveyed differentially methylated cytosines in the promoter region of the genes encoding the channels responsible for Ca2+ exchange, NPTN, Ca2+ activated chloride channels, ANO1, and a few structure-related units such as septins (SEPT4 and SEPT6), SPATA, etc. Additionally, the hypermethylated set of genes in SA was significantly enriched for pathways such as the FOXO signaling pathway and oocyte meiosis. The methylation patterns suggest promoter methylation in the genes regulating the sperm structure as well as surface transporters, which could contribute to the reduced semen quality in the Murrah buffalo bulls during the season-related heat stress.
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- Gautam Kumar
- ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal (Haryana), India
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- ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal (Haryana), India
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- ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal (Haryana), India
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- ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal (Haryana), India
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- ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal (Haryana), India
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- ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal (Haryana), India
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- ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal (Haryana), India
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Zhang SX, Wang DL, Qi JJ, Yang YW, Sun H, Sun BX, Liang S. Chlorogenic acid ameliorates the heat stress-induced impairment of porcine Sertoli cells by suppressing oxidative stress and apoptosis. Theriogenology 2024; 214:148-156. [PMID: 37875054 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2023.10.018] [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: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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Sertoli cells are an important type of somatic cell in the testis that are in direct contact with spermatogonia in vivo and play an important role in the process of spermatogenesis. Chlorogenic acid (CGA) plays a pivotal role in the regulation of the mammalian cell heat stress response. For example, CGA treatment protects porcine oocytes from heat stress-induced apoptosis and prevents reduced embryo quality. However, the role of CGA treatment in protecting porcine testicular Sertoli cells against heat-induced damage has rarely been studied. This study aimed to identify the protective effects of CGA on oxidative stress and apoptosis in Sertoli cells under heat stress. The present results demonstrated that the addition of CGA significantly inhibited the accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and apoptosis in Sertoli cells induced by heat stress and decreased the expression of CASP3 protein and the BAX/BCL-2 protein ratio. CGA pretreatment also prevented the heat stress-induced reductions in the mitochondrial membrane potential, PCNA protein expression, and SOD and CAT activities. Moreover, CGA treatment reversed S phase cell cycle arrest and increased the HSP70 protein expression levels. Overall, these results suggest that oxidative damage participates in the inhibition of the proliferation of Sertoli cells and the increase in their apoptosis induced by heat stress, and the protective effects of CGA treatment on Sertoli cells under heat stress provide a theoretical basis for preventing heat stress injury in animals.
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- Shao-Xuan Zhang
- Department of Animals Sciences, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Animals Sciences, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Animals Sciences, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Animals Sciences, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Animals Sciences, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Animals Sciences, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
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- Department of Animals Sciences, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
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Mazini F, Abdollahifar MA, Niknejad H, Manzari-Tavakoli A, Zhaleh M, Asadi-Golshan R, Ghanbari A. Retinoic acid loaded with chitosan nanoparticles improves spermatogenesis in scrotal hyperthermia in mice. Clin Exp Reprod Med 2023; 50:230-243. [PMID: 37995751 DOI: 10.5653/cerm.2023.06149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE High temperatures can trigger cellular oxidative stress and disrupt spermatogenesis, potentially leading to male infertility. We investigated the effects of retinoic acid (RA), chitosan nanoparticles (CHNPs), and retinoic acid loaded with chitosan nanoparticles (RACHNPs) on spermatogenesis in mice induced by scrotal hyperthermia (Hyp). METHODS Thirty mice (weighing 25 to 30 g) were divided into five experimental groups of six mice each. The groups were as follows: control, Hyp induced by a water bath (43 °C for 30 minutes/day for 5 weeks), Hyp+RA (2 mg/kg/day), Hyp+CHNPs (2 mg/kg/72 hours), and Hyp+RACHNPs (4 mg/kg/72 hours). The mice were treated for 35 days. After the experimental treatments, the animals were euthanized. Sperm samples were collected for analysis of sperm parameters, and blood serum was isolated for testosterone measurement. Testis samples were also collected for histopathology assessment, reactive oxygen species (ROS) evaluation, and RNA extraction, which was done to compare the expression levels of the bax, bcl2, p53, Fas, and FasL genes among groups. Additionally, immunohistochemical staining was performed. RESULTS Treatment with RACHNPs significantly increased stereological parameters such as testicular volume, seminiferous tubule length, and testicular cell count. Additionally, it increased testosterone concentration and improved sperm parameters. We observed significant decreases in ROS production and caspase-3 immunostaining in the RACHNP group. Moreover, the expression levels of bax, p53, Fas, and FasL significantly decreased in the groups treated with RACHNPs and RA. CONCLUSION RACHNPs can be considered a potent antioxidative and antiapoptotic agent for therapeutic strategies in reproductive and regenerative medicine.
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- Fatemeh Mazini
- Department of Anatomical Science, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Urogenital Stem Cell Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- ATMP Department, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Science, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Science, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Abdelsalam M, Fathi M. Improving productivity in rabbits by using some natural feed additives under hot environmental conditions - A review. Anim Biosci 2023; 36:540-554. [PMID: 36634656 PMCID: PMC9996268 DOI: 10.5713/ab.22.0354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Heat stress is a major challenge to animal production in tropical and subtropical climates. Rabbits suffer from heat stress more than farm animals because they have few sweat glands, and their bodies are covered with thick fur. Intensive farming relies on antibiotics as antimicrobials or growth promoters to increase animals' productivity and health. However, the European Union and many countries have banned or restricted the use of antibiotics in animal feed for human health concerns. Several studies have found that replacing antibiotics in rabbit feed with natural plants or feed additives increases productivity and improves immune capacity, especially under heat stress conditions. Growth performance, immune response, gut microflora, and carcass yield may be increased in rabbits fed a diet supplemented with some natural plants and/or propolis. In this review article, we discuss and summarize the effects of some herbs and plant extracts as alternative feed additives on rabbit productivity, especially for those raised under hot ambient temperatures.
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- Magdy Abdelsalam
- Department of Animal Production and Breeding, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Qassim University, Al-Qassim 51452, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, El-Shatby, Alexandria 21545, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Production and Breeding, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Qassim University, Al-Qassim 51452, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Poultry Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University, Hadayek Shoubra 11241, Cairo, Egypt
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Zhang B, Sun H, Sun Z, Liu N, Liu R, Zhong Q. Glutamine alleviated heat stress-induced damage of porcine intestinal epithelium associated with the mitochondrial apoptosis pathway mediated by heat shock protein 70. J Anim Sci 2023; 101:skad127. [PMID: 37104726 PMCID: PMC10355369 DOI: 10.1093/jas/skad127] [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: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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The present study aimed to investigate the effect of glutamine (Gln) addition on the damage of porcine intestinal epithelial cells (IPEC-J2) induced by heat stress (HS). IPEC-J2 cultured in logarithmic growth period in vitro were firstly exposed to 42 °C for 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 24 h for cell viability and cultured with 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, or 10 mmol Gln per L of culture media for heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) expression to determine the optimal disposal strategy (HS, 42 °C for 12 h and HSP70 expression, 6 mmol/L Gln treatment for 24 h). Then IPEC-J2 cells were divided into three groups: control group (Con, cultured at 37 °C), HS group (HS, cultured at 42 °C for 12 h), and glutamine group (Gln+HS, cultured at 42 °C for 12 h combined with 6 mmol/L Gln treatment for 24 h). The results showed that HS treatment for 12 h significantly decreased the cell viability of IPEC-J2 (P < 0.05) and 6 mmol/L Gln treatment for 12 h increased HSP70 expression (P < 0.05). HS treatment increased the permeability of IPEC-J2, evidenced by the increased fluorescent yellow flux rates (P < 0.05) and the decreased transepithelial electrical resistance (P < 0.05). Moreover, the downregulated protein expression of occludin, claudin-1, and zonula occludens-1 was observed in HS group (P < 0.05), but Gln addition alleviated the negative effects on permeability and the integrity of intestinal mucosal barrier induced by HS (P < 0.05). In addition, HS resulted in the elevations in HSP70 expression, cell apoptosis, cytoplasmic cytochrome c potential expression, and the protein expressions of apoptosis-related factors (apoptotic protease-activating factor-1, cysteinyl aspartate-specific proteinase-3, and cysteinyl aspartate-specific proteinase-9) (P < 0.05); however, the reductions in mitochondrial membrane potential expression and B-cell lymphoma-2 expression were induced by HS (P < 0.05). But Gln treatment attenuated HS-induced adverse effects mentioned above (P < 0.05). Taken together, Gln treatment exhibited protective effects in protecting IPEC-J2 from cell apoptosis and the damaged integrity of epithelial mucosal barrier induced by HS, which may be associated with the mitochondrial apoptosis pathway mediated by HSP70.
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- Bolin Zhang
- Department of Biology and Agriculture, Zunyi Normal College, Ping'an Avenue, Hong Huagang District, Zunyi 563006, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, No. 2888, Xincheng street, Jingyue District, Changchun 130118, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, No. 2888, Xincheng street, Jingyue District, Changchun 130118, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Biology and Agriculture, Zunyi Normal College, Ping'an Avenue, Hong Huagang District, Zunyi 563006, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, No. 2888, Xincheng street, Jingyue District, Changchun 130118, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, No. 2888, Xincheng street, Jingyue District, Changchun 130118, People’s Republic of China
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Akin AT, Kaymak E, Ceylan T, Ozturk E, Basaran KE, Karabulut D, Ozdamar S, Yakan B. Chloroquine attenuates chronic hypoxia-induced testicular damage via suppressing endoplasmic reticulum stress and apoptosis in experimental rat model. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol 2022; 49:813-823. [PMID: 35579513 DOI: 10.1111/1440-1681.13669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Chronic hypoxia negatively affects male fertility by causing pathological changes in male reproductive system. However, underlying mechanisms of this damage are unknown. Chloroquine (CLQ) is an anti-inflammatory agent which is widely used in the treatment of inflammation-related diseases such as malaria and rheumatoid arthritis. This study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effects of CLQ in the hypoxia-induced testicular damage via assessment of hypoxic response, endoplasmic reticulum stress and apoptosis. For this purpose, 32 Wistar albino rats were divided into 4 groups as Control (given %20-21 O2 , no treatment), CLQ (given 50 mg/kg and %20-21 O2 for 28 days), HX (given %10 O2 for 28 days) and HX + CLQ (given 50 mg/kg and %10 O2 for 28 days). After experiment, blood samples and testicular tissues were taken. Histopathological evaluation was performed on testicular tissues and HIF1-α, HSP70, HSP90 and GADD153 expression levels were detected via immunohistochemistry. Moreover, apoptotic cells were detected via TUNEL staining and serum testosterone levels were determined by ELISA assay. Histopathological changes, apoptotic cell numbers and HIF1-α, HSP70, HSP90 and GADD153 expressions significantly increased in HX group (p < 0.05). Moreover, serum testosterone levels decreased in this group (p > 0.05). However, CLQ exerted a strong ameliorative effect on all parameters in HX + CLQ group. According to our results, we suggested that CLQ can be considered as an alternative protective agent for eliminating the negative effects of hypoxic conditions on male fertility. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Ali Tugrul Akin
- Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Histology-Embriology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Yozgat Bozok University, Yozgat, Turkey
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- Program of Pathology Laboratory Techniques, Kapadokya Vocational High School, Kapadokya University, Nevsehir, Turkey
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- Histology-Embriology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Harran University, Sanliurfa, Turkey
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- Physiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Histology-Embriology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Histology-Embriology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
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- Histology-Embriology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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He Y, Liu Y, Tang J, Jia G, Liu G, Tian G, Chen X, Cai J, Kang B, Zhao H. Selenium exerts protective effects against heat stress-induced barrier disruption and inflammation response in jejunum of growing pigs. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2022; 102:496-504. [PMID: 34145905 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.11377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Heat stress (HS) has a negative impact on the intestinal barrier and immune function of pigs. Selenium (Se) may improve intestinal health through affecting selenoproteins. Thus we investigate the protective effect of new organic Se (2-hydroxy-4-methylselenobutanoic acid, HMSeBA) on jejunal damage in growing pigs upon HS and integrate potential roles of corresponding selenoproteins. RESULTS HS decreased the villus height and increased (P < 0.05) the protein abundance of HSP70, and downregulated (P < 0.05) protein levels of tight junction-related proteins (CLDN-1 and OCLD). HS-induced jejunal damage was associated with the upregulation of four inflammation-related genes and ten selenoprotein-encoding genes, downregulation (P < 0.05) of four selenoprotein-encoding genes and decreased (P < 0.05) the protein abundance of GPX4 and SELENOS. Compared with the HS group, HMSeBA supplementation not only elevated the villus height and the ratio of V/C (P < 0:05), but also reduced (P < 0.05) the protein abundance of HSP70 and MDA content, and increased (P < 0.05) the protein abundance of OCLD. HMSeBA supplementation downregulated the expression of seven inflammation-related genes, changed the expression of 12 selenoprotein-encoding genes in jejunum mucosa affected by HS, and increased the protein abundance of GPX4, TXNRD1 and SELENOS. CONCLUSION Organic Se supplementation beyond nutritional requirement alleviates the negative effect of HS on the jejunum of growing pigs, and its protective effect is related to the response of corresponding selenoproteins. © 2021 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Ying He
- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory for Animal Disease-resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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Raza SHA, Hassanin AA, Dhshan AI, Abdelnour SA, Khan R, Mei C, Zan L. In silico genomic and proteomic analyses of three heat shock proteins (HSP70, HSP90-α, and HSP90-β) in even-toed ungulates. ELECTRON J BIOTECHN 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejbt.2021.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Bultelle F, Boutet I, Devin S, Caza F, St-Pierre Y, Péden R, Brousseau P, Chan P, Vaudry D, Le Foll F, Fournier M, Auffret M, Rocher B. Molecular response of a sub-antarctic population of the blue mussel (Mytilus edulis platensis) to a moderate thermal stress. MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2021; 169:105393. [PMID: 34217095 DOI: 10.1016/j.marenvres.2021.105393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Revised: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The Kerguelen Islands (49°26'S, 69°50'E) represent a unique environment due to their geographical isolation, which protects them from anthropogenic pollution. The ability of the endemic mussel, part of the Mytilus complex, to cope with moderate heat stress was explored using omic tools. Transcripts involved in six major metabolic functions were selected and the qRT-PCR data indicated mainly changes in aerobic and anaerobic energy metabolism and stress response. Proteomic comparisons revealed a typical stress response pattern with cytoskeleton modifications and elements suggesting increased energy metabolism. Results also suggest conservation of protein homeostasis by the long-lasting presence of HSP while a general decrease in transcription is observed. The overall findings are consistent with an adaptive response to moderate stresses in mussels in good physiological condition, i.e. living in a low-impact site, and with the literature concerning this model species. Therefore, local blue mussels could be advantageously integrated into biomonitoring strategies, especially in the context of Global Change.
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- F Bultelle
- UMR-I 02 INERIS-URCA-ULH SEBIO / Environmental Stresses and Biomonitoring of Aquatic Ecosystems, FR CNRS 3730 Scale, Université Le Havre Normandie, F-76063, Le Havre Cedex, France.
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- Station Biologique de Roscoff CNRS, Laboratory Adaptation & Diversity in Marine Environment (UMR7144 CNRS-SU), Sorbonne Université, Roscoff, France.
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- UMR 7360 LIEC, Université Metz-Lorraine, France.
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- INRS-Institut Armand-Frappier, 531 Boul. des Prairies, Laval, Québec, H7V 1B7, Canada.
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- INRS-Institut Armand-Frappier, 531 Boul. des Prairies, Laval, Québec, H7V 1B7, Canada.
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- UMR-I 02 INERIS-URCA-ULH SEBIO / Environmental Stresses and Biomonitoring of Aquatic Ecosystems, FR CNRS 3730 Scale, Université Le Havre Normandie, F-76063, Le Havre Cedex, France; UMR-I 02 INERIS-URCA-ULH SEBIO / Environmental Stresses and Biomonitoring of Aquatic Ecosystems, Université de REIMS Champagne-Ardenne, Campus Moulin de la Housse, 51687, Reims, France.
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- Institut des Sciences de la mer, Le Parc de la rivière Mitis, Sainte-Flavie, Québec, G0J 2L0, Canada.
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- Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, Plateforme PISSARO, IRIB, 76821, Mont-Saint-Aignan, France.
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- Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, Plateforme PISSARO, IRIB, 76821, Mont-Saint-Aignan, France; Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, INSERM U1239 DC2N, 76821, Mont-Saint-Aignan, France.
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- UMR-I 02 INERIS-URCA-ULH SEBIO / Environmental Stresses and Biomonitoring of Aquatic Ecosystems, FR CNRS 3730 Scale, Université Le Havre Normandie, F-76063, Le Havre Cedex, France.
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- Institut des Sciences de la mer, Le Parc de la rivière Mitis, Sainte-Flavie, Québec, G0J 2L0, Canada.
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- UMR CNRS 6539-LEMAR/ Laboratoire des Sciences de l'Environnement Marin, Technopôle Brest-Iroise, 29280, Plouzané, France.
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- UMR-I 02 INERIS-URCA-ULH SEBIO / Environmental Stresses and Biomonitoring of Aquatic Ecosystems, FR CNRS 3730 Scale, Université Le Havre Normandie, F-76063, Le Havre Cedex, France.
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Madkour M, Aboelenin MM, Shakweer WME, Alfarraj S, Alharbi SA, Abdel-Fattah SA, Alagawany M. Early life thermal stress modulates hepatic expression of thermotolerance related genes and physiological responses in two rabbit breeds. ITALIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/1828051x.2021.1914207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Mahmoud Madkour
- Animal Production Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Egypt
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- Zoology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany & Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Poultry Production Department, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Poultry Department, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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Lycium barbarum Polysaccharide Ameliorates Heat-Stress-Induced Impairment of Primary Sertoli Cells and the Blood-Testis Barrier in Rat via Androgen Receptor and Akt Phosphorylation. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2021; 2021:5574202. [PMID: 34211569 PMCID: PMC8187067 DOI: 10.1155/2021/5574202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Revised: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Male infertility induced by heat stress has been attracting more and more attention. Heat stress not only causes apoptosis of spermatocytes but also has adverse effects on Sertoli cells, further damaging spermatogenesis. Lycium barbarum polysaccharide (LBP) is the main bioactive component of Lycium barbarum, which has a protective effect on male reproduction, but its mechanism is still unclear. In this study, our results proved that LBP blocked the inhibitory effect on the proliferation activity of Sertoli cells after heat stress, reversed the dedifferentiation of Sertoli cells induced by heat stress, and ameliorated the structural integrity of the blood-testis barrier. In addition, it increased the expression of the androgen receptor and activated Akt signaling pathway to resist heat-stress-induced injury of Sertoli cells.
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Acute mild heat stress alters gene expression in testes and reduces sperm quality in mice. Theriogenology 2020; 158:375-381. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2020.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Revised: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 10/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Since bull fertility may be adversely affected by hot humid conditions, the current increase in global temperature is of concern for future livestock production. Heat stress occurs when the body's normal physiological mechanisms to regulate body temperature cannot cope with external conditions. The testes and scrotum have their own complex regulatory mechanisms to protect developing sperm during their most vulnerable stages, but even these may be overwhelmed by unfavourable external conditions. The effects of mild, moderate and severe heat stress are somewhat different, with cattle exposed to mild and moderate heat stress apparently showing an adverse effect on fertility, whereas cattle in very hot, humid climates almost continuously may not exhibit any difference in sperm quality throughout the year. This apparent paradox may be due to differences in the cattle populations being studied, since they could differ in breed, age, purpose (beef versus dairy), or even in the methods used to assess sperm quality. The adverse effects on fertility may occur through the effects of reactive oxygen species on sperm DNA, or through perturbation of the production of antioxidants that usually protect sperm from oxidative attack. These effects can be mitigated to some extent by choosing breed and age of bulls with care, and adopting breeding strategies that avoid semen collection or ejaculation at the most adverse times of year. Husbandry measures such as controlled ventilation, misting, provision of shade or cool surfaces for lying down, could aid temperature regulation. Avoiding heat stress during late pregnancy aids calf growth in early life; careful feeding regimens for young bull calves create good conditions for sperm quality after puberty. Bull fertility is too important to be left to chance. Breeds should be chosen according to climate conditions and the purpose of livestock production.
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Boe-Hansen GB, Rêgo JPA, Satake N, Venus B, Sadowski P, Nouwens A, Li Y, McGowan M. Effects of increased scrotal temperature on semen quality and seminal plasma proteins in Brahman bulls. Mol Reprod Dev 2020; 87:574-597. [PMID: 32083367 DOI: 10.1002/mrd.23328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2019] [Accepted: 02/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Environmental temperature has effects on sperm quality with differences in susceptibility between cattle subspecies and breeds, but very little is known about the seminal plasma protein (SPP) changes resulting from testicular heat stress. Scrotal insulation (SI) for 48 hr was applied to Brahman (Bos indicus) bulls. Semen was collected at 3-day intervals from before, until 74 days post-SI. The changes in sperm morphology and motility following SI were comparable to previously reported and differences were detected in measures of sperm chromatin conformation as early as 8 days post-SI. New proteins spots, in the SPP two-dimensional (2-D) gels, were apparent when comparing pre-SI with 74 days post-SI, and SPP identified as associated with mechanisms of cellular repair and protection. Similar trends between 2-D gel and Sequential Window Acquisition of All Theoretical Mass Spectra (SWATH-MS) data was observed, with SWATH-MS able to quantify individual SPP that otherwise were not resolved on 2-D gel. The SPP assessment at peak sperm damage (21-24 days) showed a significant difference in 29 SPP (adjusted p < .05), and identified six proteins with change in abundance in the SI group. In conclusion both spermatozoa and SPP composition of bulls are susceptible to temperature change incurred by SI, and SPP markers for testicular heat insults may be detected.
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- Gry Brandt Boe-Hansen
- School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Ceará, Boa Viagem Campus, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, QLD, Australia
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- Agri-Science Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Central Analytical Research Facility, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, QLD, Australia
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- CSIRO Agriculture and Food, St. Lucia, QLD, Australia
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- School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Rizzoto G, Kastelic JP. A new paradigm regarding testicular thermoregulation in ruminants? Theriogenology 2019; 147:166-175. [PMID: 31785861 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2019.11.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2019] [Revised: 11/16/2019] [Accepted: 11/17/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Increased testicular temperature reduces percentages of morphologically normal and motile sperm and fertility. Specific sperm defects appear at consistent intervals after testicular hyperthermia, with degree and duration of changes related to intensity and duration of the thermal insult. Regarding pathogenesis of testicular hyperthermia on sperm quality and fertility, there is a long-standing paradigm that: 1) testes operate near hypoxia; 2) blood flow to the testes does not increase in response to increased testicular temperature; and 3) an ensuing hypoxia is the underlying cause of heat-induced changes in sperm morphology and function. There are very limited experimental data to support this paradigm, but we have data that refute it. In 2 × 3 factorial studies, mice and rams were exposed to two testicular temperatures (normal and increased) and three concentrations of O2 in inspired air (hyperoxia, normoxia and hypoxia). As expected, increased testicular temperature had deleterious effects on sperm motility and morphology; however, hyperoxia did not prevent these changes nor did hypoxia replicate them. In two follow-up experiments, anesthetized rams were sequentially exposed to: 1) three O2 concentrations (100, 21 and 13% O2); or 2) three testicular temperatures (33, 37 and 40 °C). As O2, decreased, testis maintained O2 delivery and uptake by increasing testicular blood flow and O2 extraction, with no indication of anaerobic metabolism. Furthermore, as testicular temperature increased, testicular metabolic rate nearly doubled, but increased blood flow and O2 extraction prevented testicular hypoxia and anaerobic metabolism. In conclusion, our data, in combination with other reports, challenged the paradigm that testicular hyperthermia fails to increase testicular blood flow and the ensuing hypoxia disrupts spermatogenesis.
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- G Rizzoto
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Production Animal Health, University of Calgary, 3280 Hospital Drive, Calgary, AB, Canada, T2N 4Z6
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Production Animal Health, University of Calgary, 3280 Hospital Drive, Calgary, AB, Canada, T2N 4Z6.
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Pinto TMF, Moreira RF, Matos MNC, Soares VVM, Aguiar MVDA, de Aragão PDTTD, Alves JG, Moreno FBMB, Monteiro-Moreira ACDO, Costa CRR, de Lima JL, Eloy AMX, da Cunha RMS. Evaluation of the proteomic profiles of ejaculated spermatozoa from Saanen bucks ( Capra hircus ). Anim Reprod 2019; 16:902-913. [PMID: 32368270 PMCID: PMC7189512 DOI: 10.21451/1984-3143-ar2019-0001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2019] [Accepted: 09/02/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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The Saanen goat breed has been widely explored in breeding programmes; however, there are few reports about the breed's genetic and molecular composition. Thus, this study aimed to characterize the proteomic profile of spermatozoa from Saanen breeding goats. Five breeding animals with proven fertility were selected, the spermatozoa were collected, and the protein was extracted. Subsequently, the proteins were separated and analysed by two-dimensional electrophoresis and mass spectrometry; the proteins were then identified with the SwissProt database. A total of 31 proteins involved in reproduction were identified, including binding proteins on spermatozoa for fusion with the egg, acrosomal membrane proteins, metabolic enzymes, heat shock proteins, cytoskeletal proteins and spermatozoa motility proteins. The characterization of such proteins clarifies the molecular mechanisms of spermatogenesis and the modifications that ensure the success of fertilization.
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- Tatiana Maria Farias Pinto
- Universidade Estadual Vale do AcaraúLaboratorio de Biologia MolecularSobralBrasilUniversidade Estadual Vale do Acaraú, Laboratorio de Biologia Molecular, Sobral, Brasil
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- Universidade Estadual Vale do AcaraúLaboratorio de Biologia MolecularSobralBrasilUniversidade Estadual Vale do Acaraú, Laboratorio de Biologia Molecular, Sobral, Brasil
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- Universidade Estadual Vale do AcaraúLaboratorio de Biologia MolecularSobralBrasilUniversidade Estadual Vale do Acaraú, Laboratorio de Biologia Molecular, Sobral, Brasil
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- Universidade Estadual Vale do AcaraúLaboratorio de Biologia MolecularSobralBrasilUniversidade Estadual Vale do Acaraú, Laboratorio de Biologia Molecular, Sobral, Brasil
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- Universidade Estadual Vale do AcaraúLaboratorio de Biologia MolecularSobralBrasilUniversidade Estadual Vale do Acaraú, Laboratorio de Biologia Molecular, Sobral, Brasil
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- Universidade Estadual Vale do AcaraúLaboratorio de Biologia MolecularSobralBrasilUniversidade Estadual Vale do Acaraú, Laboratorio de Biologia Molecular, Sobral, Brasil
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- Universidade Estadual Vale do AcaraúLaboratorio de Biologia MolecularSobralBrasilUniversidade Estadual Vale do Acaraú, Laboratorio de Biologia Molecular, Sobral, Brasil
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- Universidade de FortalezaNúcleo de Biologia ExperimentalFortalezaBrasilUniversidade de Fortaleza, Núcleo de Biologia Experimental, Fortaleza, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco FederalDepartamento de BioquímicaLaboratório de Imunopatologia Keizo AsamiRecifeBrasilUniversidade Federal de Pernambuco Federal, Departamento de Bioquímica, Laboratório de Imunopatologia Keizo Asami, Recife, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco FederalDepartamento de BioquímicaLaboratório de Imunopatologia Keizo AsamiRecifeBrasilUniversidade Federal de Pernambuco Federal, Departamento de Bioquímica, Laboratório de Imunopatologia Keizo Asami, Recife, Brasil
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- Centro de Pesquisa Caprinos e OvinosEmpresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuáriaSobralBrasilCentro de Pesquisa Caprinos e Ovinos, Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária, Sobral, Brasil
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- Universidade Estadual Vale do AcaraúLaboratorio de Biologia MolecularSobralBrasilUniversidade Estadual Vale do Acaraú, Laboratorio de Biologia Molecular, Sobral, Brasil
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Lou SL, Zhang XY, Wang DH. HSP70 plays a role in the defense of acute and chronic heat stress in Mongolian gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus). J Therm Biol 2019; 86:102452. [PMID: 31789240 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2019.102452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2019] [Revised: 10/24/2019] [Accepted: 10/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Mongolian gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus) show a wide thermal neutral zone (TNZ, 26.5-38.9 °C). Whether heat shock proteins (HSPs) are involved in thermal tolerance for gerbils has still been unknown. We investigated the effects of acute and chronic high temperature within and above TNZ on the expressions of HSP70 and HSP90 and oxidative status in Mongolian gerbils, to test the hypothesis that the gerbils need increase the expression in HSPs to defense the acute and chronic heat stress. In experiment I, 50 Mongolian gerbils were exposed to 23 °C, 27 °C, 37 °C, 40 °C and 43.5 °C for 80 min respectively, and then sacrificed 12 h after treatment. HSP70 expression in the liver increased at 40 °C compared to that at 23 °C, but did not change after 27 °C, 37 °C or 43.5 °C exposure. There were no differences in HSP90 expression, oxidative stress parameters such as malonaldehyde (MDA) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), or antioxidant parameters such as superoxide dismutase (SOD) and total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC) in the liver. HSP70 and HSP90 expression both in the heart and brain showed no differences among groups. In experiment II, another set of 30 gerbils were acclimated to 23 °C, 27 °C and 37 °C for 21 days, respectively. During chronic acclimation, HSP70 expression increased and H2O2 level decreased in the liver in 37 °C group compared to other two groups. Both H2O2 and SOD in the brain decreased in 37 °C group, but there were no differences in HSP70, MDA or T-AOC in the brain. These data indicate that Mongolian gerbils can maintain basal levels of HSPs after acute exposure to temperatures within the wide TNZ, but rely on increased HSP70 in the liver to protect from heat damage at temperatures above TNZ and during chronic heat acclimation. The increased HSP70 expression in the liver may contribute to keeping from heat damage in desert rodents.
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- Shu-Lei Lou
- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Pests Insects and Rodents, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China; CAS Center for Excellence in Biotic Interactions, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Pests Insects and Rodents, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China; CAS Center for Excellence in Biotic Interactions, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Pests Insects and Rodents, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China; CAS Center for Excellence in Biotic Interactions, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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The protective effect of selenium from heat stress-induced porcine small intestinal epithelial cell line (IPEC-J2) injury is associated with regulation expression of selenoproteins. Br J Nutr 2019; 122:1081-1090. [DOI: 10.1017/s0007114519001910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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AbstractThe present study compared the protective effect of sodium selenite (SS) and selenomethionine (SeMet) on heat stress (HS)-invoked porcine IPEC-J2 cellular damage and integrate potential roles of corresponding selenoprotein. Cells were cultured at 37°C until 80 % confluence and then subjected to four different conditions for 24 h: at 37°C (control), 41·5°C (HS), 41·5°C supplied with 0·42 µmol Se/L SS (SS), or SeMet (SeMet). HS significantly decreased cell viability, up-regulated mRNA and protein levels of heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) and down-regulated mRNA and protein levels of tight junction-related proteins (claudin-1 (CLDN-1) and zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1)). HS-induced cell injury was associated with the up-regulation (P < 0·05) of six inflammation-related genes and fourteen selenoprotein encoding genes and down-regulation (P < 0·05) of two inflammation-related genes and five selenoprotein encoding genes. Compared with the HS group, SS and SeMet supplementation resulted in an increase (P < 0·05) in cell viability, decreased (P < 0·05) mRNA expression of HSP70 and six inflammation-related genes and rescue (P < 0·05) of mRNA and protein levels of CLDN-1 and ZO-1. SS and SeMet supplementation changes the expressions of nineteen selenoprotein encoding genes in cells affected by HS. Both Se supplementation significantly recovered the protein level of glutathione peroxidase-1 and increased selenoprotein P in the IPEC-J2 cells under HS, respectively. In summary, Se supplementation alleviated the negative impact of HS on IPEC-J2 cells, and their cellular protective effect was associated with regulation expression of selenoproteins, and SeMet exhibited a better protective effect.
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Shen H, Fan X, Zhang Z, Xi H, Ji R, Liu Y, Yue M, Li Q, He J. Effects of elevated ambient temperature and local testicular heating on the expressions of heat shock protein 70 and androgen receptor in boar testes. Acta Histochem 2019; 121:297-302. [PMID: 30723046 DOI: 10.1016/j.acthis.2019.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2018] [Revised: 01/29/2019] [Accepted: 01/29/2019] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Heat stress damaged spermatogenesis and semen quality, however, the exact molecular mechanism is not clear. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of elevated ambient temperature and local testicular heating on the expressions of heat shock protein 70 and androgen receptor in boar testes. A growing body of evidence demonstrated that germ cell apoptosis can be aggravated by heat stress and androgen deprivation, and at normal temperature, withdrawal of androgen led to germ cell apoptosis. There were no reports that heat stress damaged spermatogenesis has relationship with androgen. In this study, adult boars (Landrace, n = 9) were used and randomly divided into: control group (CON), 20-27 °C; environmental hyperthermia group (EH), 37-40 °C, 3 h/d 42 d; and local testicular heating group (LTH), 42 °C 1 h. After heat treatments, all boars were castrated and the testes were harvested. qRT-PCR and Western Blot results showed that the mRNA and protein levels of heat shock protein 70 and androgen receptor were significantly increased after heat treatments. Immunohistochemistry results showed that heat stress caused a redistribution of heat shock protein 70 from the cytoplasm to the nucleus, and androgen receptor was mainly expressed in Sertoli cells. These results indicated that heat stress promoted the inhibition of heat shock protein 70 on the androgen receptor, suggesting that the possible mechanism of heat stress damaged spermatogenesis and semen quality was that heat stress reduced the sensitivity of testicular cells to androgen by up-regulating heat shock proteins.
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Transcriptome Analysis of Yamame ( Oncorhynchus masou) in Normal Conditions after Heat Stress. BIOLOGY 2019; 8:biology8020021. [PMID: 30934851 PMCID: PMC6628215 DOI: 10.3390/biology8020021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2019] [Revised: 03/25/2019] [Accepted: 03/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Understanding the mechanism of high-temperature tolerance in cold-freshwater fish is crucial for predicting how certain species will cope with global warming. In this study, we investigated temperature tolerance in masu salmon (Oncorhynchus masou, known in Japan as ‘yamame’), an important aquaculture species. By selective breeding, we developed a group of yamame (F2) with high-temperature tolerance. This group was subjected to a high-temperature tolerance test and divided into two groups: High-temperature tolerant (HT) and non-high-temperature tolerant (NT). RNA was extracted from the gill and adipose fin tissues of each group, and the mRNA expression profiles were analyzed using RNA sequencing. A total of 2893 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) from the gill and 836 from the adipose fin were identified by comparing the HT and NT groups. Functional analyses were then performed to identify associated gene ontology (GO) terms and the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathways. The HT group showed a high expression of heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) gene and enriched gene expression in the extracellular matrix (ECM), cell junction, and adhesion pathways in gill tissues compared to the NT group. The HT group also exhibited highly expressed genes in glycolysis and showed lower expression of the genes in the p53 signaling pathway in adipose fin tissues. Taken together, the difference of expression of some genes in the normal condition may be responsible for the difference in heat tolerance between the HT and NT yamame in the heat stress condition.
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Hurley LL, McDiarmid CS, Friesen CR, Griffith SC, Rowe M. Experimental heatwaves negatively impact sperm quality in the zebra finch. Proc Biol Sci 2019; 285:rspb.2017.2547. [PMID: 29343605 DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2017.2547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2017] [Accepted: 12/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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For sexually reproducing species, functionally competent sperm are critical to reproduction. While high atmospheric temperatures are known to influence the timing of breeding, incubation and reproductive success in birds, the effect of temperature on sperm quality remains largely unexplored. Here, we experimentally investigated the impact of ecologically relevant extreme temperatures on cloacal temperature and sperm morphology and motility in zebra finches Taeniopygia guttata We periodically sampled males exposed to 30°C or 40°C temperatures daily for 14 consecutive days. Following a 12-day (23°C) recovery period, birds were again exposed to heat, but under the alternate treatment (e.g. birds initially exposed to 40°C were exposed to 30°C). Elevated temperatures led to an increase in cloacal temperature and a reduction in the proportion of sperm with normal morphology; these effects were most notable under 40°C conditions, and were influenced by the duration of heat exposure and prior exposure to high temperature. Our findings highlight the potential role of temperature in determining male fertility in birds, and perhaps also in constraining the timing of avian breeding. Given the increased frequency of heatwaves in a warming world, our results suggest the need for further work on climatic influences on sperm quality and male fertility.
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- Laura L Hurley
- Department of Biological Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.,School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Natural History Museum, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.,Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis, Department of Biosciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Abdel-Latif M, Sakran T, Badawi YK, Abdel-Hady DS. Influence of Moringa oleifera extract, vitamin C, and sodium bicarbonate on heat stress-induced HSP70 expression and cellular immune response in rabbits. Cell Stress Chaperones 2018; 23:975-984. [PMID: 29728855 PMCID: PMC6111078 DOI: 10.1007/s12192-018-0906-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2018] [Revised: 04/10/2018] [Accepted: 04/23/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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The current study aimed to test the effect of Moringa oleifera extract (MOE), vitamin (Vit) C, and sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) on heat stress (HS)-induced alterations in rabbits. Five groups of rabbits were designed as control, HS, HS + MOE, HS + Vit C, and HS + NaHCO3. HS groups were exposed to high temperatures, while treatments were given in drinking water for 6 weeks. Levels of blood cortisol, leptin, IFN-γ, TNF-α, and IL-10 were assayed using ELISA, while adrenaline was assayed calorimetrically. Expression of HSP70, FOXP3, T cell receptor (TCR) γ, and δ mRNA was tested using real-time (RT)-PCR, while HSP70 protein expression was tested using western blotting in liver and kidney tissues. Infiltration of regulatory T cells (Treg; CD25+) and NK (CD56+) cells were tested using immunohistochemistry (IHC). The levels of liver enzymes (ALT & AST), urea, and creatinine were assayed calorimetrically, while body weight gain (BWG) and feed conversion ratio (FCR) were calculated. The results showed increased levels of cortisol, adrenaline, leptin, IFN-γ, TNF-α, ALT, AST, urea, and creatinine but decreased IL-10 in the HS group. Increased expression of HSP70 on both mRNA and protein levels was associated with increased NK and γδ T cells versus decreased Treg cell infiltration in liver and kidney tissues of the HS group. In the same group, BWG was decreased, while FCR was increased with respect to the control group. All treatments used in this study reversed the effects of HS significantly. In conclusion, MOE, Vit C, and NaHCO3 can be added to rabbit diets for the amelioration of HS-induced symptoms.
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- Mahmoud Abdel-Latif
- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt.
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Biotechnology Department, Animal Production Research Institute, Agriculture Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Biotechnology Department, Animal Production Research Institute, Agriculture Research Centre, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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El-Badawi AY, El-Wardany I, El-Moez SIA, Helal FIS, Ali NGM, Shourrap MI, Aboelazab OM. Impact of dietary Moringa oleifera leaves on intestinal pathogenic load and histological structure of growing rabbits raised under heat-stress conditions. ANIMAL PRODUCTION SCIENCE 2018. [DOI: 10.1071/an16540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Forty-five growing New Zealand White (NZW) male rabbits weighed 750.0 ± 5.8 g aged 6 weeks were used in a feeding experiment lasting 56 days. Rabbits were housed in a semi-climatic chamber at a mean ambient temperature of 33.1°C and relative humidity of 43%. The rabbits were placed in three equal groups of five replicates. The first group was fed on free moringa diet (control, R1), while R2 and R3 groups were fed diets supplemented with 0.5% and 1.0% moringa dry leaves respectively. Daily feeds and water were offered ad libitum. At the end of the feeding period, three random animals of each group were slaughtered to investigate intestinal and caecal contents of pathogens and changes of intestinal and caecal tissues. The results indicated that there were no statistical differences among groups concerning daily feed intake, average daily gain and feed conversion ratio; however, slight improvement was noticed with rabbits fed R3. Intestinal microbial load, namely total plate count of Salmonella, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium perfringens and mould, was reduced (P < 0.01) with R2 and R3 diets compared with the control (R1). A similar trend was also noticed on caecal microbial load. Histological examination of jejunum tissues showed clear increases in villus height, villus : crypt ratio and obvious depth of caecal tunica mucosa, which might reveal better absorption of nutrients and microbial metabolites. It could be concluded that rabbits fed moringa-supplemented diets showed better feed conversion and intestinal and caecal histological structure, with clear reduction of gastro-intestinal pathogenic bacterial load under the hot climatic conditions.
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Halder S, Sarkar M, Dey S, Kumar Bhunia S, Ranjan Koley A, Giri B. Protective effects of red grape (Vitis vinifera) juice through restoration of antioxidant defense, endocrine swing and Hsf1, Hsp72 levels in heat stress induced testicular dysregulation of Wister rat. J Therm Biol 2017; 71:32-40. [PMID: 29301698 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2017.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2017] [Revised: 10/10/2017] [Accepted: 10/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Ability of red grape juice (RGJ), a known antioxidant, on testis of adult Wister rat to protect from oxidative stress induced damages by heat stress has been investigated in this study. Heat stress was induced maintaining body and testicular temperature at 43°C for 30min/day for 15 days using a hyperthermia induction chamber. Four groups of rats (n=6 per group) comprising of Group-I (control) -kept at 32°C, Group-II -exposed to heat stress alone, Group-III received RGJ (0.8ml/rat/day) alone and Group-IV -exposed to heat stress and received RGJ at same dose. Analysis of blood and testicular tissue exhibited significant reduction in serum testosterone, testicular superoxide dismutase, testicular catalase and testicular glutathione (all p < 0.001); whereas, significant rise in the level of serum corticosteroid, testicular lipid peroxidase and the apoptotic enzyme caspase-3 of testis (all p < 0.001) were observed along with substantial increase in testicular Hsp72 and Hsf-1, and decrease in 17β-HSD3 were noted in heat stressed rats compared to controls. In Group-IV rats, RGJ administration could restore these parameters to normal levels. The signs of retention were clear in Group-IV rats and found to be significantly different as compared to that of the Group-II rats. In testicular histology of rats exposed to heat stress alone revealed remarkable germ cell degeneration and tubular deformations which were prevented by RGJ treatment (Group-IV). The reduced number of sperm level in Group-II also restored in RGJ treatment (Group-IV). The above results indicate that consumption of RGJ may substantially protect testis from heat stress induce dysfunctions.
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- Soma Halder
- Experimental Medicine & Stem Cell Research Laboratory, Department of Physiology, West Bengal State University, Barasat, Kolkata 700126, India
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- Experimental Medicine & Stem Cell Research Laboratory, Department of Physiology, West Bengal State University, Barasat, Kolkata 700126, India
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- Experimental Medicine & Stem Cell Research Laboratory, Department of Physiology, West Bengal State University, Barasat, Kolkata 700126, India; Department of Physiology, University of Gour Banga, Mokdumpur, Malda 732103, India
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- Experimental Medicine & Stem Cell Research Laboratory, Department of Physiology, West Bengal State University, Barasat, Kolkata 700126, India
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- Experimental Medicine & Stem Cell Research Laboratory, Department of Physiology, West Bengal State University, Barasat, Kolkata 700126, India
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- Experimental Medicine & Stem Cell Research Laboratory, Department of Physiology, West Bengal State University, Barasat, Kolkata 700126, India; Department of Physiology, University of Gour Banga, Mokdumpur, Malda 732103, India.
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Zhao Y, Zhao J, Wang J, Wang J. Fluoride exposure changed the structure and the expressions of HSP related genes in testes of pubertal rats. CHEMOSPHERE 2017; 184:1080-1088. [PMID: 28672688 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.06.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2017] [Revised: 06/07/2017] [Accepted: 06/08/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Previous studies have indicated that fluoride exposure damaged the male reproductive function; however, the cellular mechanism of fluoride-induced testicular toxicity is still unclear. In this study, twenty-two female pregnant Wistar rats were allotted randomly to two groups: control (deionized water) and sodium fluoride (NaF, contain F-: 67.86 mg/L) groups. After delivery, the dosage was continued for 15 weeks for puppies. Twelve rats in each group were tested at 6 and 9 (pubertal); 12 and 15 (mature) weeks of age. Our results suggested that organ coefficient of epididymis was significantly decreased in the mature (12 and 15 week-old) rats. Epididymal sperm abnormality and femur fluoride concentration were increased with the concomitant decrease in sperm motility and concentration in these experimental periods. Compared to the control, in the NaF group, the seminiferous tubules of each age were reduced in terms of diameter and thickness. The sperm cells were lost and shedding and finally disappeared after 9 weeks. mRNA and protein levels of HSP27 and 90 were decreased with a concomitant increase in HSP70 and HSF mRNA and protein levels in NaF exposed rats. The mRNA and protein levels of HSP27 and HSF (only mRNA) were significantly increased in NaF treated rats at 9 and 15 weeks of age, respectively. In summary, these results emphasize that NaF induces testicular and sperm abnormalities through the involvement of HSPs especially during the pubertal period.
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- Yangfei Zhao
- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Environmental Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong, Shanxi, China.
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Heat Shock Protein A2 (HSPA2): Regulatory Roles in Germ Cell Development and Sperm Function. ADVANCES IN ANATOMY, EMBRYOLOGY, AND CELL BIOLOGY 2017; 222:67-93. [PMID: 28389751 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-51409-3_4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Among the numerous families of heat shock protein (HSP) that have been implicated in the regulation of reproductive system development and function, those belonging to the 70 kDa HSP family have emerged as being indispensable for male fertility. In particular, the testis-enriched heat shock 70 kDa protein 2 (HSPA2) has been shown to be critical for the progression of germ cell differentiation during spermatogenesis in the mouse model. Beyond this developmentally important window, mounting evidence has also implicated HSPA2 in the functional transformation of the human sperm cell during their ascent of the female reproductive tract. Specifically, HSPA2 appears to coordinate the remodelling of specialised sperm domains overlying the anterior region of the sperm head compatible with their principle role in oocyte recognition. The fact that levels of the HSPA2 protein in mature spermatozoa tightly correlate with the efficacy of oocyte binding highlight its utility as a powerful prognostic biomarker of male fertility. In this chapter, we consider the unique structural and biochemical characteristics of HSPA2 that enable this heat shock protein to fulfil its prominent roles in orchestrating the morphological differentiation of male germ cells during spermatogenesis as well as their functional transformation during post-testicular sperm maturation.
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Pérez-Cerezales S, Ramos-Ibeas P, Lopez-Cardona A, Pericuesta E, Fernandez-Gonzalez R, Pintado B, Gutiérrez-Adán A. Elimination of methylation marks at lysines 4 and 9 of histone 3 (H3K4 and H3K9) of spermatozoa alters offspring phenotype. Reprod Fertil Dev 2017; 29:740-746. [DOI: 10.1071/rd15349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2015] [Accepted: 11/19/2015] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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The contribution of the contents of spermatozoa to the development of the embryo is currently being considered wider than was previously thought. Recent findings point to the participation of epigenetic marks present in the retained histones of mature spermatozoa on embryo and fetal development. Here we created a novel conditional transgenic mouse that expresses lysine (K) demethylase 1a (Kdm1a) during spermatogenesis when the testicles are subjected to heat stress. Using these animals under these conditions we were able to reduce the methylation level of histone 3 at lysines 4 and 9 (H3K4 and H3K9, respectively) in mature spermatozoa. The offspring of these transgenic mice were followed for correct development and growth after birth. We found that the offspring of males expressing Kdm1a suffered 20% of reabsorptions at Day 15 after implantation (vs 0.3% in the control). In addition, 35% of the offspring sired by these males showed some kind of abnormality (suckling defects, lack of movement coordination, dropping forelimbs, abnormal body curvature, absence of eyes, gigantisms and neuromuscular defects) and 25% died before postnatal Day 21. Some abnormalities were maintained to adulthood. These results show that alteration of epigenetic marks present in the retained histones of mature spermatozoa affect fetal development and have phenotypic consequences in the newborn.
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Junprung W, Supungul P, Tassanakajon A. HSP70 and HSP90 are involved in shrimp Penaeus vannamei tolerance to AHPND-causing strain of Vibrio parahaemolyticus after non-lethal heat shock. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2017; 60:237-246. [PMID: 27888131 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2016.11.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2016] [Revised: 11/18/2016] [Accepted: 11/19/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease (AHPND) caused by Vibrio parahaemolyticus carrying toxin-producing plasmid, has led to severe mortalities in farmed penaeid shrimp throughout Asia. Previous studies reported that a non-lethal heat shock (NLHS) could enhance disease tolerance in aquatic animals. Here, we investigate whether the NLHS could enhance the survival of shrimp Penaeusvannamei upon challenge with an AHPND-causing strain of V. Parahaemolyticus (VPAHPND). Two NLHS conditions, acute and chronic NLHSs, were used. The former abruptly exposed the juveniles shrimp from 28 °C to 38 °C for 30 min only once whereas the latter exposed the shrimp to 38 °C for 5 min every day for 7 days. The treated shrimp were, then, challenged with VPAHPND at day 3, day 7, and day 30 during the recovery time after the treatment. The results showed that the shrimp exposed to either acute or chronic NLHS had higher survival rate (>50%) than that of the non-heated shrimp control (20%) when they were challenged with VPAHPND at day 3 recovery time. However, only those exposed to chronic NLHS showed the VPAHPND protection at day 7 and day 30 recovery times. Furthermore, the qRT-PCR analysis revealed that the expression of heat shock proteins, LvHSP70, LvHSP90 as well as other immune-related genes, LvproPO and LvCrustin, were induced upon exposure of shrimp to chronic NLHS. Interestingly, gene silencing of LvHSP70 and LvHSP90 eliminated the VPAHPND tolerance in the chronic NLHS shrimp and had decreasing PO activity suggesting that these LvHSPs played crucial roles in bacterial defense in shrimp. All together, we show for the first time that the NLHS enhance the shrimp tolerance to VPAHPND infection and this is likely mediated by the induction of LvHSP70, LvHSP90 and subsequent activation of the proPO system.
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- Wisarut Junprung
- Center of Excellence for Molecular Biology and Genomics of Shrimp, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence for Molecular Biology and Genomics of Shrimp, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.
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Expression pattern of HSFY in the mouse testis and epididymis with and without heat stress. Cell Tissue Res 2016; 366:763-770. [PMID: 27696014 DOI: 10.1007/s00441-016-2482-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2016] [Accepted: 08/02/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Heat shock factors (HSFs) are critical regulators of spermatogenesis. However, heat shock responses, the associated components and the underlying functional mechanisms remain to be elucidated. Here, we characterize the expression pattern of HSFY, a member of the HSF family in the testis and epididymis. Its expression in testis and epididymis was initially identified by western blots. Immunofluorescence staining demonstrated that HSFY was confined to the cytoplasm of late spermatocytes and spermatids in adult testes, gonocytes in newborn testes and undifferentiated spermatogonia in 7 days post-parturition testes. In the epididymis, HSFY was predominantly expressed in principal cells. Furthermore, a single transient scrotal heat stress did not change HSFY protein expression in the testes or epididymis, either on the expressional level or in cellular localization. In summary, this study detected the expression pattern of HSFY in the testes and epididymis and demonstrated that its expression was not regulated by transient elevated temperature.
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Rocha DR, Martins JAM, van Tilburg MF, Oliveira RV, Moreno FB, Monteiro-Moreira ACO, Moreira RA, Araújo AA, Moura AA. Effect of increased testicular temperature on seminal plasma proteome of the ram. Theriogenology 2015; 84:1291-305. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2015.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2015] [Revised: 07/06/2015] [Accepted: 07/07/2015] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Matsushita K, Miyake H, Chiba K, Fujisawa M. Clusterin produced by Sertoli cells inhibits heat stress-induced apoptosis in the rat testis. Andrologia 2015; 48:11-9. [PMID: 25661013 DOI: 10.1111/and.12404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/19/2014] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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The objectives of this study were to determine whether the inhibition of clusterin expression in rat Sertoli cells enhances heat stress-induced apoptosis. The scrotums of rats were immersed in a water bath of 43 °C for 15 min. Testicular weight and germ cell number markedly decreased after the heat treatment in a time-dependent manner. In contrast, clusterin mRNA and protein expression levels were significantly up-regulated and peaked on day 21. The apoptotic index was markedly increased 1 day after the heat treatment. We then purified Sertoli cells from the rat testes, and an expression vector containing siRNA targeting the clusterin gene was transiently transfected into Sertoli cells. Following exposure to heat stress at 41 °C for 12 h, clusterin mRNA was markedly up-regulated after transfection with the control vector; however, the transfection of siRNA targeting the clusterin resulted in >70% reduction in the expression of clusterin mRNA. Furthermore, the apoptotic index in these Sertoli cells was significantly higher after the treatment with siRNA targeting the clusterin than control, and the most prominent difference was observed within 24 h after the heat treatment. These results suggest that an increase in the secretion of clusterin by Sertoli cells protects the testes from heat stress-induced injury.
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- K Matsushita
- Division of Urology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Urology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Urology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Urology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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Durairajanayagam D, Agarwal A, Ong C. Causes, effects and molecular mechanisms of testicular heat stress. Reprod Biomed Online 2014; 30:14-27. [PMID: 25456164 DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2014.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 216] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2014] [Revised: 09/14/2014] [Accepted: 09/25/2014] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The process of spermatogenesis is temperature-dependent and occurs optimally at temperatures slightly lower than that of the body. Adequate thermoregulation is imperative to maintain testicular temperatures at levels lower than that of the body core. Raised testicular temperature has a detrimental effect on mammalian spermatogenesis and the resultant spermatozoa. Therefore, thermoregulatory failure leading to heat stress can compromise sperm quality and increase the risk of infertility. In this paper, several different types of external and internal factors that may contribute towards testicular heat stress are reviewed. The effects of heat stress on the process of spermatogenesis, the resultant epididymal spermatozoa and on germ cells, and the consequent changes in the testis are elaborated upon. We also discuss the molecular response of germ cells to heat exposure and the possible mechanisms involved in heat-induced germ cell damage, including apoptosis, DNA damage and autophagy. Further, the intrinsic and extrinsic pathways that are involved in the intricate mechanism of germ cell apoptosis are explained. Ultimately, these complex mechanisms of apoptosis lead to germ cell death.
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- Damayanthi Durairajanayagam
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Wang X, Yuan B, Dong W, Yang B, Yang Y, Lin X, Gong G. Induction of heat-shock protein 70 expression by geranylgeranylacetone shows cytoprotective effects in cardiomyocytes of mice under humid heat stress. PLoS One 2014; 9:e93536. [PMID: 24695789 PMCID: PMC3973581 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0093536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2013] [Accepted: 03/04/2014] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Increasing evidence has revealed that humid heat stress (HHS) causes considerable damage to human health. The cardiovascular system has been suggested to be the primary target of heat stress, which results in serious cardiovascular diseases. However, there is still a lack of effective approaches for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases induced by HHS. Objective Heat-shock proteins (Hsps), especially Hsp70, are reported to provide effective cytoprotection under various stress stimuli. In the present study, we evaluated the cytoprotective effect of geranylgeranylacetone (GGA), which was previously been reported to induce Hsp70 expression in cardiomyocytes under HHS. Methods and Principal Findings Using a mouse model of HHS, we showed that the pretreatment of GGA enhanced Hsp70 expression under HHS, as examined by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and Western blot. We then examined the effect of GGA pretreatment on the cardiomyocyte apoptosis induced by HHS using terminal-deoxynucleoitidyl transferase mediated nick end labeling (TUNEL) staining, and found that GGA pretreatment inhibited mitochondria-mediated apoptosis. GGA pretreatment could reverse the effect of HHS on cell apoptosis by increasing expression of Bcl-2, decreasing cytochrome c in cytosol, and increasing cytochrome c in mitochondria. However, GGA pretreatment had no effect on the oxidative stress induced by HHS as determined by levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA), and glutathione (GSH). Conclusion We have demonstrated that GGA pretreatment suppressed HHS-induced apoptosis of cardiomyocytes through the induction of Hsp70 overexpression.
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- Xiaowu Wang
- Center of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangzhou General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command, Guangzhou, China
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- Center of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangzhou General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command, Guangzhou, China
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- Center of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangzhou General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command, Guangzhou, China
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- Center of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangzhou General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command, Guangzhou, China
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- Center of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangzhou General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command, Guangzhou, China
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- Center of Cardiovascular Surgery, Guangzhou General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, General Hospital of Chengdu Military Command, Chengdu, China
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Li L, Han ZY, Li CM, Jiang XQ, Wang GL. Upregulation of heat shock protein 32 in Sertoli cells alleviates the impairments caused by heat shock-induced apoptosis in mouse testis. Cell Stress Chaperones 2013; 18:333-51. [PMID: 23188493 PMCID: PMC3631093 DOI: 10.1007/s12192-012-0385-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2012] [Revised: 11/05/2012] [Accepted: 11/09/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Heat stress results in apoptosis in testicular germ cells. A small heat shock protein (hsp), hsp32, is induced by heat stress in the testis, but little is known about its definitive function in physiological processes. To clarify the underlying role of hsp32, hsp32 expression and related signals in the heat shock pathway were analysed in mouse testes and Sertoli cells after heat stress in vivo and in vitro; meanwhile, expression of hsp32 was silenced only in the Sertoli cells using three different small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) to further verify the functional role of hsp32 in Sertoli cells, and hsp32-derived carbon monoxide (CO) contents in cultured media were analysed to clarify whether hsp32-derived CO involve in the apoptosis regulation mechanisms. The results from the in vivo experiment showed that the high expression levels of hsp32 (P < 0.05) were observed whether chronic, moderate or acute, transient heat exposure. The in vitro experiment showed that acute, transient heat exposure resulted in increases in Sertoli cells apoptosis (P < 0.01), the expression of hsp32 and caspase-3 activity; hsp32-siRNA knockdown of hsp32 expression resulted in upregulated apoptosis (P < 0.01) and caspase-3 activity (P < 0.01) in the Sertoli cells and hyperthermia increases CO (P < 0.01) release by Sertoli cells. The results suggested that upregulating hsp32 in Sertoli cells inhibits caspase-3 activity and alleviates heat-induced impairments in mouse testis; hsp32-derived CO may involve in the regulation mechanism.
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- Lian Li
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095 China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095 China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095 China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095 China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095 China
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