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Is the pre-antral ovarian follicle the 'holy grail'for female fertility preservation? Anim Reprod Sci 2019; 207:119-130. [PMID: 31208845 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2019.05.017] [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: 03/04/2019] [Revised: 05/28/2019] [Accepted: 05/31/2019] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
Abstract
Fertility preservation is not only a concern for humans with compromised fertility after cancer treatment. The preservation of genetic material from endangered animal species or animals with important genetic traits will also greatly benefit from the development of alternative fertility preservation strategies. In humans, embryo cryopreservation and mature-oocyte cryopreservation are currently the only approved methods for fertility preservation. Ovarian tissue cryopreservation is specifically indicated for prepubertal girls and women whose cancer treatment cannot be postponed. The cryopreservation of pre-antral follicles (PAFs) is a safer alternative for cancer patients who are at risk of the reintroduction of malignant cells. As PAFs account for the vast majority of follicles in the ovarian cortex, they represent an untapped potential, which could be cultivated for reproduction, preservation, or research purposes. Vitrification is being used more and more as it seems to yield better results compared to slow freezing, although protocols still need to be optimized for each specific cell type and species. Several methods can be used to assess follicle quality, ranging from simple viability stains to more complex xenografting procedures. In vitro development of PAFs to the pre-ovulatory stage has not yet been achieved in humans and larger animals. However, in vitro culture systems for PAFs are under development and are expected to become available in the near future. This review will focus on recent developments in (human) fertility preservation strategies, which are often accomplished by the use of in vitro animal models due to ethical considerations and the scarcity of human research material.
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Lima GL, Luz VB, Lunardi FO, Souza ALP, Peixoto GCX, Rodrigues APR, Oliveira MF, Santos RR, Silva AR. Effect of cryoprotectant type and concentration on the vitrification of collared peccary (Pecari tajacu) ovarian tissue. Anim Reprod Sci 2019; 205:126-133. [PMID: 31047761 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2019.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2019] [Revised: 04/17/2019] [Accepted: 04/25/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The aim of the present study was to establish a protocol for solid surface vitrification of peccary ovarian tissue by using different cryoprotectants. Ovarian pairs from five adult females were fragmented and two fragments (fresh control group) were immediately subjected to morphological evaluation using classical histology, transmission electron microscopy, and viability analysis using fluorescent probes. The remaining fragments (n = 18) were vitrified using a solid surface method with different concentrations (3 or 6 M) of ethylene glycol (EG), dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) or dimethyl formamide (DMF). After 2 weeks, samples were re-warmed and evaluated. A decrease in the percentage of morphologically normal preantral follicles (PFs) was verified for all the groups in comparison to the fresh control (92.0 ± 2.8%); however, if only the primordial follicles are considered, the most effective preservation (P < 0.05) was achieved with the use of EG at 3 M (74.2±7.3%) or DMSO at 6 M (75.0 ± 4.2%). Ultrastructural analysis indicated there were well-preserved PFs in all the groups evaluated, having well-defined membranes, a few vacuoles, and organelles that were uniformly distributed throughout the cytoplasm, mainly round and elongated mitochondria in close association with lipid droplets. Viability was preserved (P < 0.05) with the use of EG at 3 (97%) or 6 (97%) M, DMSO at 3 (100%), and DMF at 6 (97%) M. Solid surface vitrification, therefore, is an effective method for conservation of peccary female germplasm, especially with the use of EG at 3 M, which was highly effective for preservation of both the morphology and viability of PFs.
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- Gabriela L Lima
- Laboratory on Animal Germplasm Conservation, Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido - UFERSA, BR 110, Km 47, Costa e Silva, 59625-900, Mossoró, RN, Brazil
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- Laboratory on Animal Germplasm Conservation, Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido - UFERSA, BR 110, Km 47, Costa e Silva, 59625-900, Mossoró, RN, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles, Universidade Estadual do Ceará - UECE, Paranjana Ave, 1700, Itaperi, 60740-000, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory on Animal Germplasm Conservation, Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido - UFERSA, BR 110, Km 47, Costa e Silva, 59625-900, Mossoró, RN, Brazil
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- Laboratory on Animal Germplasm Conservation, Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido - UFERSA, BR 110, Km 47, Costa e Silva, 59625-900, Mossoró, RN, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles, Universidade Estadual do Ceará - UECE, Paranjana Ave, 1700, Itaperi, 60740-000, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory on Animal Germplasm Conservation, Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido - UFERSA, BR 110, Km 47, Costa e Silva, 59625-900, Mossoró, RN, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Wild Animal Biology and Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Pará, Belém, Pará, Brazil; Schothorst Feed Research, the Netherlands
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- Laboratory on Animal Germplasm Conservation, Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido - UFERSA, BR 110, Km 47, Costa e Silva, 59625-900, Mossoró, RN, Brazil.
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Nikiforov D, Russo V, Nardinocchi D, Bernabò N, Mattioli M, Barboni B. Innovative multi-protectoral approach increases survival rate after vitrification of ovarian tissue and isolated follicles with improved results in comparison with conventional method. J Ovarian Res 2018; 11:65. [PMID: 30086787 PMCID: PMC6081856 DOI: 10.1186/s13048-018-0437-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2018] [Accepted: 07/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background In recent years, autotransplantation of cryopreserved ovarian tissue became a promising approach to preserve female fertility. The slow freezing is the most effective technique which resulted in greater live birth incidence so far. Despite that, interest to vitrification of the ovarian tissue is swiftly growing, thereby undermining the necessity for further improvements in the technique. In present study, we evaluated possibilities to increase follicle survival rates adopting innovative multi-protectoral vitrification protocols, applied to the slivers of ovarian cortex or isolated early-antral follicles, frozen individually. These experimental protocols have been compared with with validated vitrification and slow freezing ones, clinically used for female fertility preservation. Results The results showed that third tested variation of experimental vitrification protocol, with four cryoprotectants in relatively low concentrations and applied to pieces of ovarian tissue at 0 °C during equilibration, increased survival rate of ovine ovarian tissue and improved results in comparison with conventional vitrification method. This variation of experimental protocol showed significant increase in percentage of follicles with good morphology (69,3%) in comparison with only commercially available vitrification protocol for ovarian tissue (62,1%). Morphology results were confirmed by TUNEL assay. Analysis of estradiol and progesterone production by cultured individual follicles after freezing/thawing revealed that steroids secretion remained significantly higher after multi-protectoral vitrification and slow freezing protocol, when follicles after standard vitrification protocol demonstrated decline in steroidogenic activity. Conclusions The multi-protectoral approach represents a workable solution to improve vitrification outcome on ovarian tissue and isolated follicles. The reduction of individual cryoprotectants concentrations, while maintaining their sufficient cumulative level in the final freezing solution, helps to increase efficiency of the procedure. Moreover, equilibration with lower temperatures helped to decrease even further the toxic effects of cryoprotectants and preserve original quality of ovarian tissue. Therefore, multi-protectoral vitrification can be suggested as an improved method for the clinical cryopreservation of ovarian tissue.
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- Dmitry Nikiforov
- Faculty of Bioscience, Unit of Basic and Applied Biosciences, University of Teramo, 64100, via R. Balzarini 1, Teramo, Italy.
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- Faculty of Bioscience, Unit of Basic and Applied Biosciences, University of Teramo, 64100, via R. Balzarini 1, Teramo, Italy
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- Faculty of Bioscience, Unit of Basic and Applied Biosciences, University of Teramo, 64100, via R. Balzarini 1, Teramo, Italy
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- Faculty of Bioscience, Unit of Basic and Applied Biosciences, University of Teramo, 64100, via R. Balzarini 1, Teramo, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Abruzzo e del Molise "Giuseppe Caporale" (IZSAM), 64100, Teramo, Italy
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- Faculty of Bioscience, Unit of Basic and Applied Biosciences, University of Teramo, 64100, via R. Balzarini 1, Teramo, Italy
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Silva LM, Mbemya GT, Guerreiro DD, Brito DCC, Donfack NJ, Morais MLG, Rodrigues GQ, Bruno JB, Rocha RMP, Alves BG, Apgar GA, Cibin FWS, Figueiredo JR, Rodrigues APR. Effect of Catalase or Alpha Lipoic Acid Supplementation in the Vitrification Solution of Ovine Ovarian Tissue. Biopreserv Biobank 2018; 16:258-269. [DOI: 10.1089/bio.2017.0122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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- Luciana M. Silva
- PPGCV-LAMOFOPA-Universidade Estadual do Ceará (UECE), Fortaleza, Brasil
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- PPGCV-LAMOFOPA-Universidade Estadual do Ceará (UECE), Fortaleza, Brasil
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- PPGCV-LAMOFOPA-Universidade Estadual do Ceará (UECE), Fortaleza, Brasil
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- PPGCV-LAMOFOPA-Universidade Estadual do Ceará (UECE), Fortaleza, Brasil
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- PPGCV-LAMOFOPA-Universidade Estadual do Ceará (UECE), Fortaleza, Brasil
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Impact of cryopreservation method on dromedary camel ovary structure, viability, and development of antral follicular oocytes. Anim Reprod Sci 2017; 184:120-131. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2017.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2017] [Revised: 07/06/2017] [Accepted: 07/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Devi L, Goel S. Fertility preservation through gonadal cryopreservation. Reprod Med Biol 2016; 15:235-251. [PMID: 29259441 PMCID: PMC5715865 DOI: 10.1007/s12522-016-0240-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2016] [Accepted: 03/01/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Fertility preservation is an area of immense interest in today's society. The most effective and established means of fertility preservation is cryopreservation of gametes (sperm and oocytes) and embryos. Gonadal cryopreservation is yet another means for fertility preservation, especially if the gonadal function is threatened by premature menopause, gonadotoxic cancer treatment, surgical castration, or diseases. It can also aid in the preservation of germplasm of animals that die before attaining sexual maturity. This is especially of significance for valuable, rare, and endangered animals whose population is affected by high neonatal/juvenile mortality because of diseases, poor management practices, or inbreeding depression. Establishing genome resource banks to conserve the genetic status of wild animals will provide a critical interface between ex-situ and in-situ conservation strategies. Cryopreservation of gonads effectively lengthens the genetic lifespan of individuals in a breeding program even after their death and contributes towards germplasm conservation of prized animals. Although the studies on domestic animals are quite promising, there are limitations for developing cryopreservation strategies in wild animals. In this review, we discuss different options for gonadal tissue cryopreservation with respect to humans and to laboratory, domestic, and wild animals. This review also covers recent developments in gonadal tissue cryopreservation and transplantation, providing a systematic view and the advances in the field with the possibility for its application in fertility preservation and for the conservation of germplasm in domestic and wild species.
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- Lalitha Devi
- Laboratory for the Conservation of Endangered Species, Centre for Cellular and Molecular BiologyCouncil for Scientific and Industrial ResearchUppal Road500 007HyderabadIndia
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- Laboratory for the Conservation of Endangered Species, Centre for Cellular and Molecular BiologyCouncil for Scientific and Industrial ResearchUppal Road500 007HyderabadIndia
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Wang TR, Yan J, Lu CL, Xia X, Yin TL, Zhi X, Zhu XH, Ding T, Hu WH, Guo HY, Li R, Yan LY, Qiao J. Human single follicle growth in vitro from cryopreserved ovarian tissue after slow freezing or vitrification. Hum Reprod 2016; 31:763-73. [PMID: 26851603 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dew005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2014] [Accepted: 01/08/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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STUDY QUESTION What is the effect of human ovarian tissue cryopreservation on single follicular development in vitro? SUMMARY ANSWER Vitrification had a greater negative effect on growth and gene expression of human ovarian follicles when compared with fresh follicles. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY For human ovarian cortex cryopreservation, the conventional option is slow freezing while more recently vitrification has been demonstrated to maintain good quality and function of ovarian tissues. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION Ovarian tissues were collected from 11 patients. For every patient, the ovarian cortex was divided into three samples: Fresh, slow-rate freezing (Slow) and vitrification (Vit). Tissue histology was performed and follicles were isolated for single-cell mRNA analysis and in vitro culture (IVC) in 1% alginate for 8 days. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS Follicle morphology was assessed with hematoxylin-eosin analysis. Follicles were individually embedded in alginate (1% w/v) and cultured in vitro for 8 days. Follicle survival and growth were assessed by microscopy. Follicle viability was observed after Calcein-AM and ethidium homodimer-I (Ca-AM/EthD-I) staining. Expression of genes, including GDF9 (growth differentiation factor 9), BMP15 (bone morphogenetic protein 15) and ZP3 (zona pellucida glycoprotein 3) in oocytes and AMH (anti-Mullerian hormone), FSHR (FSH receptor), CYP11A (cholesterol side-chain cleavage cytochrome P450) and STAR (steroidogenic acute regulatory protein) in GCs, was evaluated by single-cell mRNA analysis. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE A total of 129 follicles were separated from ovarian cortex (Fresh n = 44; Slow n = 40; Vit n = 45). The percentage of damaged oocytes and granulosa cells was significantly higher in both the Slow and Vit groups, as compared with Fresh control (P< 0.05). The growth of follicles in vitro was significantly delayed in the Vit group compared with the Fresh group (P< 0.05). Both slow freezing (P< 0.05) and vitrification (P< 0.05) down-regulated the mRNA levels of ZP3 and CYP11A compared with Fresh group, while there was no significant difference between the Slow and Vit groups (P> 0.05). Vitrification also down-regulates AMH mRNA levels compared with Fresh group (P< 0.05). LIMITATIONS, REASONS FOR CAUTION Only short-term IVC studies (8 days) are reported. Further study should be performed to examine and improve follicular development in a long-term culture system after cryopreservation. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS This is the first comparison of gene expression and growth of single human ovarian follicles in vitro after either slow freezing or vitrification. With the decreased gene expression and growth during IVC, damage by cryopreservation still exists and needs to be minimized during the long-term IVC of follicles in the future for eventual clinical application. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTERESTS This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31230047, 81571386, 81471508, 31429004 and 81501247), National Natural Science Foundation of Beijing (7142166) and Mega-projects of Science Research for the 12th five-year plan (2012ba132b05). There are no conflicts of interest to declare.
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- Tian-ren Wang
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, No.49 North HuaYuan Road, HaiDian District, Beijing 100191, China Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 100004, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, No.49 North HuaYuan Road, HaiDian District, Beijing 100191, China Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100191, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, No.49 North HuaYuan Road, HaiDian District, Beijing 100191, China Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproduction, Beijing 100191, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, FuTian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518000, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, No.49 North HuaYuan Road, HaiDian District, Beijing 100191, China Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproduction, Beijing 100191, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, No.49 North HuaYuan Road, HaiDian District, Beijing 100191, China Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100191, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, No.49 North HuaYuan Road, HaiDian District, Beijing 100191, China Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproduction, Beijing 100191, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, No.49 North HuaYuan Road, HaiDian District, Beijing 100191, China Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproduction, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, General Hospital of Chinese People's Armed Police Forces, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, No.49 North HuaYuan Road, HaiDian District, Beijing 100191, China Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100191, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, No.49 North HuaYuan Road, HaiDian District, Beijing 100191, China Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproduction, Beijing 100191, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Third Hospital, No.49 North HuaYuan Road, HaiDian District, Beijing 100191, China Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100191, China Beijing Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology and Assisted Reproduction, Beijing 100191, China
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Bandeira FT, Carvalho AA, Castro SV, Lima LF, Viana DA, Evangelista JSAM, Pereira MJS, Campello CC, Figueiredo JR, Rodrigues APR. Two Methods of Vitrification Followed byIn VitroCulture of the Ovine Ovary: Evaluation of the Follicular Development and Ovarian Extracellular Matrix. Reprod Domest Anim 2014; 50:177-185. [DOI: 10.1111/rda.12463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2014] [Accepted: 11/05/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- FT Bandeira
- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles; Veterinary of Faculty; State University of Ceará; Fortaleza-CE Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles; Veterinary of Faculty; State University of Ceará; Fortaleza-CE Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles; Veterinary of Faculty; State University of Ceará; Fortaleza-CE Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles; Veterinary of Faculty; State University of Ceará; Fortaleza-CE Brazil
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- Laboratory of Histology of Effects Caused by Poisons of Snakes and Plants; Veterinary of Faculty; State University of Ceará; Fortaleza-CE Brazil
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- Laboratory Veterinary Pathology; Veterinary of Faculty; State University of Ceará; Fortaleza-CE Brazil
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- Laboratory of Neurophysiology; Institute of Biology Roberto Alcântara Gomes; State University of Rio de Janeiro; Rio de Janeiro-RJ Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles; Veterinary of Faculty; State University of Ceará; Fortaleza-CE Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles; Veterinary of Faculty; State University of Ceará; Fortaleza-CE Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles; Veterinary of Faculty; State University of Ceará; Fortaleza-CE Brazil
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Confocal laser scanning microscopy analysis of bioenergetic potential and oxidative stress in fresh and frozen-thawed human ovarian tissue from oncologic patients. Fertil Steril 2014; 101:795-804. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2013.11.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2013] [Revised: 11/19/2013] [Accepted: 11/22/2013] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Talevi R, Barbato V, Mollo V, Fiorentino I, De Stefano C, Guarino FM, Gualtieri R. Replacement of sodium with choline in slow-cooling media improves human ovarian tissue cryopreservation. Reprod Biomed Online 2013; 27:381-9. [PMID: 23953587 DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2013.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2012] [Revised: 05/07/2013] [Accepted: 07/03/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
Ovarian tissue cryopreservation is a promising technique for fertility preservation in young female cancer patients and efforts have been made to improve its effectiveness. During cooling and thawing, sodium ions significantly contribute to the 'solute effect' that plays a major role in disrupting cell membranes. Choline ions, which do not cross the cell membrane, should not contribute to the intracellular solute load. The present study assessed the effects of sodium substitution with choline in slow-cooling freezing media on human ovarian cortical strip cryopreservation. A total of 629 follicles (fresh control n=266; cryopreserved n=363), collected from ovarian biopsies of 11 women (22-40years) during laparoscopic surgery, were studied by light microscopy, immunohistochemistry and transmission electron microscopy to evaluate their morphology, apoptosis and ultrastructure. The results demonstrate that choline substitution leads to: (i) an improved preservation of oocytes and follicular cells; (ii) the recovery of a higher percentage of grade-1 follicles negative for p53, p21 and Apaf-1 apoptotic markers; (iii) a reduced mitochondrial damage as observed at an ultrastructural level; and (iv) a better preservation of ovarian tissue stroma. In conclusion, the use of choline-based media may represent a valuable tool to improve human ovarian tissue cryopreservation. Ovarian tissue cryopreservation is a promising fertility preservation approach for cancer patients before undergoing treatments that irreversibly reduce the ovarian reserve. Autotransplantation of ovarian cortical strips has resulted in viable offspring in animal models and human. Worldwide, 20 live births have been reported thus far following autotransplantation of frozen-thawed ovarian tissue. However, currently the success rate of this technology is far from being satisfactory. This could be due to inappropriate cryopreservation procedures that might impair the physiology of ovarian follicles. Sodium ions contained in freezing media significantly contribute to the 'solute effect' that plays a major role in disrupting cell membranes. Choline ions, which do not cross the cell membrane, would not be expected to contribute to the intracellular solute load. In the present study we assessed the effects of sodium substitution with choline in slow-cooling freezing media on human ovarian cortical strip cryopreservation. A total of 629 follicles, collected from ovarian biopsies of 11 women (aged 22-40years) during laparoscopic surgery, have been studied by light microscopy, immunohistochemistry and transmission electron microscopy to evaluate their morphology, apoptosis and ultrastructure. Results demonstrated that choline substitution allowed: (i) a better preservation of oocytes and follicular cells; (ii) the recovery of an higher percentage of healthy follicles negative for apoptotic markers; (iii) a lower mitochondria ultrastructural damage; and (iv) a better preservation of ovarian tissue stroma. In conclusion, the use of choline-based media could represent a valuable tool to cryopreserve human ovarian tissue for fertility preservation.
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- Riccardo Talevi
- Dipartimento di Biologia Strutturale e Funzionale, Università di Napoli 'Federico II', Complesso Universitario di Monte S Angelo, Via Cinthia, 80126 Napoli, Italy.
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Should we isolate human preantral follicles before or after cryopreservation of ovarian tissue? Fertil Steril 2013; 99:1363-1368.e2. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.12.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2012] [Revised: 12/03/2012] [Accepted: 12/14/2012] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Bian J, Li T, Ding C, Xin W, Zhu B, Zhou C. Vitreous cryopreservation of human preantral follicles encapsulated in alginate beads with mini mesh cups. J Reprod Dev 2013; 59:288-95. [PMID: 23485957 PMCID: PMC3934133 DOI: 10.1262/jrd.2012-157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
Abstract
To completely avoid ice crystal formation and thus get a higher survival rate,
vitrification methods have been commonly used for cryopreservation of oocytes and embryos.
However, currently used vitrification methods for oocytes and embryos are not suitable for
the cryopreservation of preantral follicles (PFs). In the present study, stainless steel
mesh was fabricated into mini mesh cups to vitrify isolated PFs. Moreover, isolated
follicles were encapsulated and then subjected to vitreous cryopreservation to facilitate
in vitro culture/maturation of follicles after warming. The results
showed that the percentages of viable follicles did not differ significantly between the
vitrification group and fresh group soon after warming (81.25% vs.
85.29%, P>0.05) and after a 7-day culture period (77.78% vs. 83.33%,
P>0.05). No difference in mean follicular diameter was observed between cryopreserved
and fresh follicles when cultured in vitro. Transmission electron
microscopic analysis revealed that vitreous cryopreservation could maintain the
ultrastructure of follicles in alginate beads. In conclusion, the present vitrification
method could efficiently cryopreserve isolated human ovarian follicles encapsulated by
calcium alginate, which could be put into immediate use (in vitro
culture/ maturation) after warming. However, more follicles and some detailed biochemical
analyses are required to further investigate the effects of vitrification on the long-term
growth of human encapsulated PFs.
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- Jiang Bian
- Reproductive Medicine Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, PR China
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Commin L, Buff S, Rosset E, Galet C, Allard A, Bruyere P, Joly T, Guérin P, Neto V. Follicle development in cryopreserved bitch ovarian tissue grafted to immunodeficient mouse. Reprod Fertil Dev 2012; 24:461-71. [PMID: 22401278 DOI: 10.1071/rd11166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2011] [Accepted: 07/22/2011] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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The present study evaluated: (1) in vivo follicular development in canine ovarian tissue after slow freezing and xenotransplantation; and (2) the use of erythropoietin (EPO) as an angiogenic factor to optimise the transplantation procedure. Frozen-thawed ovarian tissue from five bitches was grafted into severe combined immunodeficient (SCID) mice (n=47) treated with or without EPO (500 IU kg(-1), once daily for 3 days) (Groups A and B, respectively) and analysed after 0, 1, 8 or 16 weeks. Follicle grade, follicle density, follicle morphology and stromal cells density were assessed by histological analysis, whereas vascularisation of the graft was quantified by immunohistochemistry with anti-α-smooth muscle actin antibody. Despite a massive loss of follicles after grafting, secondary follicle density was higher at 8 and 16 weeks than at 1 week regardless of EPO treatment. EPO significantly improved early follicle morphology and stromal cell density after 8 weeks and blood vessel density at 16 weeks after transplantation (P<0.05). Intact secondary follicles with more than three granulosa cells layers were observed 16 weeks after transplantation. The results suggest that canine ovarian tissue can be successfully preserved by our slow-freezing protocol because the tissue showed follicular growth after xenotransplantation. EPO treatment did not lessen the massive loss of follicles after transplantation.
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- L Commin
- Equipe Cryobio, Unité Propre de Soutien de Programme Interaction Cellule Environnement, VetAgroSup/ISARA Lyon, Université de Lyon, VetAgro Sup, 2011.03.101, UPSP I.C.E.-Equipe CRYOBIO, F-69280 Marcy l'Etoile, France.
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Cryopreservation of ovarian tissue: An emerging technology for female germline preservation of endangered species and breeds. Anim Reprod Sci 2010; 122:151-63. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2010.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2009] [Revised: 08/05/2010] [Accepted: 08/10/2010] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Melo MAP, Oskam IC, Celestino JJH, Carvalho AA, Castro SV, Figueiredo JR, Rodrigues APR, Santos RR. Adding Ascorbic Acid to Vitrification and IVC Medium Influences Preantral Follicle Morphology, but Not Viability. Reprod Domest Anim 2010; 46:742-5. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2010.01716.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Goat and sheep ovarian tissue cryopreservation: Effects on the morphology and development of primordial follicles and density of stromal cell. Anim Reprod Sci 2010; 122:90-7. [PMID: 20800393 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2010.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2009] [Revised: 07/16/2010] [Accepted: 08/02/2010] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The effect of exposure to cryoprotectant and cryopreservation of goat and sheep ovarian cortical fragments on the morphology of primordial follicles, stromal cell density and follicular development was performed. Goat and sheep ovarian fragments were exposed to 1.0 or 1.5M ethylene glycol (EG) for 5, 10 or 20min, followed or not by conventional cryopreservation. Follicular morphology and stromal cell density were evaluated by means of classical histological analysis. In addition, ovarian fragments were cultured for 1 or 7 days after cryopreservation to evaluate follicular development. Both exposure to cryoprotectant and cryopreservation of goat and sheep ovarian tissue did affect the morphology of primordial follicles and stromal cell density, except when goat ovarian tissue was exposed to EG for 5min. Although exposure time did not influence follicular morphology in both species, increase in the exposure time from 5 to 20min did reduce goat stromal cell density. Increase in EG concentration from 1.0 to 1.5M did result in the decrease of the percentage of goat morphologically normal primordial follicles evaluated after exposure only. In vitro culture of frozen-thawed goat and sheep ovarian tissue showed that exposure to 1.0M, for 10min, before freezing of goat and sheep ovarian tissue does not impair follicular developmental capacity. In addition, stromal cell density may play a role in follicular survival and development after cryopreservation of ovarian tissue.
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Jin S, Lei L, Shea LD, Zelinski MB, Stouffer RL, Woodruff TK. Markers of growth and development in primate primordial follicles are preserved after slow cryopreservation. Fertil Steril 2010; 93:2627-32. [PMID: 20074723 PMCID: PMC2873131 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.11.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2009] [Revised: 10/28/2009] [Accepted: 11/12/2009] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of slow cryopreservation on the morphology and function of primate primordial follicles within ovarian tissue slices. DESIGN Fresh monkey ovarian tissue was frozen by slow cryopreservation and thawed for analysis of morphologic and functional parameters. SETTING University-affiliated laboratory. ANIMALS Rhesus monkey ovarian tissue. INTERVENTION(S) None. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Histologic analysis, follicle counting, assessment of protein abundance and localization. RESULT(S) After freezing and thawing, 89% of the primordial follicles maintained their laminar-based architecture, with sizes close to those of fresh fixed follicles. Molecular markers of early follicle health (activin subunits and the phosphorylated form of the signaling protein Smad2 [pSmad2]) were present in fresh and frozen-thawed primordial follicles. Stroma cells, but not follicles, had a higher level of TUNEL staining. Granulosa cells within the follicles of frozen-thawed ovarian tissue cultured for 48 hours had the capacity to proliferate and sustained expression of the activin subunits and nuclear pSmad2. CONCLUSION(S) This study provides evidence that markers of early follicle growth and development are preserved after slow cryopreservation and thaw, with little effect on follicle morphology and function.
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- Shiying Jin
- Center for Reproductive Research, Northwestern University, 2205 Tech Drive, Hogan 2-160, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
- The Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, 303 East Superior Street, Lurie Building, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, 303 East Superior Street, Suite 10-121, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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- Center for Reproductive Research, Northwestern University, 2205 Tech Drive, Hogan 2-160, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
- The Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, 303 East Superior Street, Lurie Building, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, 303 East Superior Street, Suite 10-121, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Tech E136, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
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- Division of Reproductive Sciences, Oregon National Primate Research Center, Oregon Health & Science University, Beaverton, Oregon 97006, USA
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- Division of Reproductive Sciences, Oregon National Primate Research Center, Oregon Health & Science University, Beaverton, Oregon 97006, USA
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- Center for Reproductive Research, Northwestern University, 2205 Tech Drive, Hogan 2-160, Evanston, IL 60208, USA
- The Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, 303 East Superior Street, Lurie Building, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, 303 East Superior Street, Suite 10-121, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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Depalo R, Lorusso F, Bettocchi S, Selvaggi L, Cavallini A, Valentini AM, Caruso ML, Lippolis C. Assessment of Estrogen Receptors and Apoptotic Factors in Cryopreserved Human Ovarian Cortex. Syst Biol Reprod Med 2009; 55:236-43. [DOI: 10.3109/19396360903046761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Ovarian cortical fragments from five adult ewes were in vitro cultured for 1, 3 or 5 days in the presence of minimum essential medium either supplemented or not by follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) (100 ng/ml) or indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) (10, 20, 40 or 100 ng/ml), alone or in combination. After in vitro culture, ovarian fragments were submitted to follicular isolation and viability test was performed using trypan blue. Addition of IAA (10 ng/ml) to a free-FSH medium resulted in the highest percentages of viable follicles, but was progressively deleterious in higher concentrations (20, 40 and 100 ng/ml) if in absence of FSH. Follicular development was observed only when FSH was added to an IAA-free medium. In conclusion, IAA at a concentration of 10 ng/ml increases follicular survival in vitro. However, at high concentrations (20, 40 or 100 ng/ml), this auxin may be deleterious to preantral follicles, the addition of FSH to the medium being necessary.
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Pinto LC, Santos RR, Faustino LR, da Silva CM, Luz VB, Maia Júnior JE, Soares AA, Celestino JJ, Mafezoli J, Campello CC, Figueiredo JR, Rodrigues AP. Quantification of Dimethyl Sulfoxide Perfusion in Sheep Ovarian Tissue: A Predictive Parameter for Follicular Survival to Cryopreservation. Biopreserv Biobank 2008; 6:269-76. [DOI: 10.1089/bio.2008.0014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Leonardo C. Pinto
- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes Enclosed in Preantral Follicles–LAMOFOPA, Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Department of Equine Sciences, Veterinary Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, and Toxicology Division, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes Enclosed in Preantral Follicles–LAMOFOPA, Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes Enclosed in Preantral Follicles–LAMOFOPA, Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes Enclosed in Preantral Follicles–LAMOFOPA, Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes Enclosed in Preantral Follicles–LAMOFOPA, Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes Enclosed in Preantral Follicles–LAMOFOPA, Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes Enclosed in Preantral Follicles–LAMOFOPA, Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Physical Chemical analysis, Fortaleza University, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes Enclosed in Preantral Follicles–LAMOFOPA, Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes Enclosed in Preantral Follicles–LAMOFOPA, Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes Enclosed in Preantral Follicles–LAMOFOPA, Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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Osmotic tolerance and freezability of isolated caprine early-staged follicles. Cell Tissue Res 2008; 333:323-31. [PMID: 18548282 PMCID: PMC2491433 DOI: 10.1007/s00441-008-0613-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2007] [Accepted: 03/20/2008] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Isolated caprine early-staged follicles were submitted to osmotic tolerance tests in the presence of sucrose, ethylene glycol (EG), or NaCl solutions and were exposed to and cryopreserved (by slow or rapid cooling) in MEM alone or MEM supplemented with sucrose, EG (1.0 or 4.0 M), or both. When follicles were exposed to 1.5 M NaCl, only 2% of the follicles were viable, whereas 87% of the follicles were viable after exposure to 4.0 M EG. Regarding exposure time, the highest percentage of viable follicles was obtained when follicles were exposed for 10 min to 1.0 M EG + 0.5 M sucrose; exposure for 60 s to 4.0 M EG + 0.5 M sucrose also maintained high percentage viability in follicles. Slow cooling in the presence of 1.0 M EG + 0.5 M sucrose (75%) or rapid cooling in the presence of 4.0 M EG + 0.5 M sucrose (71%) resulted in a significantly higher proportion of viable follicles than all other treatments (P < 0.05). A 24-h culture of frozen-thawed follicles was used to assess survival; only slow-frozen follicles showed viability rates similar to control follicles (64% vs. 69% respectively; P > 0.05). Interestingly, the percentage of viable rapid-cooled follicles (59%) was similar to that obtained after in vitro culture of conventional slow-cooled follicles but was significantly lower than that in controls. Thus, in addition to determining improved procedures for the exposure of follicles to EG and sucrose before and after freezing of caprine early-staged follicles, we report the development of rapid- and slow-cooling protocols.
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Celestino JJDH, dos Santos RR, Lopes CAP, Martins FS, Matos MHT, Melo MAP, Báo SN, Rodrigues APR, Silva JRV, de Figueiredo JR. Preservation of bovine preantral follicle viability and ultra-structure after cooling and freezing of ovarian tissue. Anim Reprod Sci 2007; 108:309-18. [PMID: 17945440 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2007.08.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2007] [Revised: 08/13/2007] [Accepted: 08/31/2007] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Bovine preantral follicles within ovarian fragments were exposed and cryopreserved in absence or presence of 1.5M glycerol (GLY), ethylene glycol (EG), propanediol (PROH) or dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), undergoing a previous cooling at 20 degrees C for 1h (protocol 1) or at 4 degrees C for 24h (protocol 2) in 0.9% saline solution. At the end of each treatment, preantral follicles were classified as non-viable/viable when they were stained/not stained with trypan blue, respectively. To confirm viability staining, ultra-structure of the follicles was evaluated by transmission electronic microscopy (TEM). Data were compared by Chi-square test (P<0.05). The storage of the ovaries at 20 degrees C for 1h (78%) and 4 degrees C for 24h (80%) did not reduce significantly the percentage of viable preantral follicles when compared to the control (75%). Similar results were obtained when ovarian fragments, respectively, for protocols 1 and 2, were exposed to MEM (78 and 77%), 1.5M EG (78 and 71%), as well as frozen in 1.5M EG (74 and 77%). Percentages of viable follicles in control were similar to those observed after exposure (75%) and freezing (76%) in presence of 1.5M DMSO only when protocol 1 was used. The increase of the concentration from 1.5 to 3.0M, for all cryoprotectants, reduced significantly the percentage of viable preantral follicles after freezing. Ultra-structural analysis has confirmed trypan blue results, showing that not only basement membrane, but also organelles, were intact in viable preantral follicles. In conclusion, ovarian tissue cooling at 4 degrees C for 24h before cryopreservation (protocol 2) does not affect the viability of bovine preantral follicles when 1.5M EG is present in the cryopreservation medium.
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- Juliana Jales de Hollanda Celestino
- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Ovarian Preantral Follicles-LAMOFOPA, Faculty of Veterinary, Ceará State University, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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