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Zandiyeh S, Kalantari H, Fakhri A, Nikkhah M, Janani BJ, Sabbaghian M. A review of recent developments in the application of nanostructures for sperm cryopreservation. Cryobiology 2024; 115:104890. [PMID: 38555012 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2024.104890] [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: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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In the 1970s, sperm cryopreservation was presented as a unique route to fertility preservation. The ability to cryopreserve sperm from all species is challenging. The sperm cryopreservation process encompasses various cellular stresses such as increased osmotic pressure, ice crystal formation, and thermal shock, therefore decreasing the quality of sperm. The nanostructures due to their inherent features such as reactivity, high uptake, active surface area, and antioxidant activity, have contributed to modifying freezing protocols. In this review, the current state of the art with regards to emerging applications of nanotechnology in sperm cryopreservation are reviewed, some of the most promising advances are summarized, and the limitations and advantages are comprehensively discussed.
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- Saeed Zandiyeh
- Department of Andrology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Andrology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Laboratory, Nano Smart Science Institute, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, P.O. Box: 14115-175, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Andrology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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Hameed N, Akhter S, Souza-Fabjan JMG, Zubair M, Irfan-Ur-Rehman Khan M. Effects of different extenders, storage temperatures, and antioxidant supplementation on chilled semen quality: a review. Trop Anim Health Prod 2024; 56:85. [PMID: 38386220 DOI: 10.1007/s11250-024-03930-2] [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: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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The successful preservation of ram semen is essential to promote genetic variability, ensure semen transportation, and inseminate multiple ewes. Currently, either animal or plant-based lipoprotein-based extenders are used for semen preservation. Animal product-based extenders include milk and egg yolk, while soybean lecithin is a plant-based extender. Although extenders containing products of animal origin better preserve the quality of chilled semen, the in vivo efficacy after 24 h of storage is still of great concern. Storage temperature is another important and effective factor in preserving sperm quality, whereby different storage temperatures are adopted to enhance the storage life of sperm. Low temperatures (4-5 °C) better preserve sperm quality for a longer duration than high temperatures (15, 20, and 25 °C). Moreover, antioxidant supplementation has a positive impact on sperm quality during liquid storage. The current review summarizes the outcomes of various extenders, different storage temperatures, and antioxidant supplementation on the liquid storage of ram sperm.
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- Nasir Hameed
- Department of Theriogenology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Poonch Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Poonch Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Poonch Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
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El-Sherbiny HR, Abdelnaby EA, Samir H, Fathi M. Addition of autologous platelet rich plasma to semen extender enhances cryotolerance and fertilizing capacity of buffalo bull spermatozoa. Theriogenology 2022; 194:104-109. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2022.09.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Revised: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Chlorogenic Acid Improves Quality of Chilled Ram Sperm by Mitigating Oxidative Stress. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12020163. [PMID: 35049786 PMCID: PMC8772576 DOI: 10.3390/ani12020163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Sheep sperm is extremely sensitive to reactive oxygen species (ROS) and can produce a large amount of ROS during chilling storage, leading to a decline in semen quality. Adding antioxidants is an important method to improve semen quality. Chlorogenic acid (CGA) is a kind of plant extract with an antioxidant capacity, which can effectively eliminate free radicals and improve the antioxidant capacity of semen. However, its role in the chilling storage of Hu ram semen is not clear. Therefore, CGA with different concentrations was added to chilling storage extender to investigate its effect on chilled ram sperm. The results of this study revealed that CGA with proper concentration had a positive effect on chilled Hu ram sperm and 0.8 mg/mL CGA had the best effect. Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the addition of chlorogenic acid (CGA) to a sheep semen extender could improve the quality of chilled sheep sperm. Ejaculates (n = 80) were collected from five Hu rams with an artificial vagina. The ejaculates were mixed and divided into five equal parts, diluted with a CGA-free Tris–egg yolk extender (control), or supplemented with 0.2, 0.4, 0.8, and 1.2 mg/mL. The sperm kinematic parameters (viability, progressive motility), functional integrity of plasma membrane and acrosome, adenosine triphosphate (ATP) concentration and antioxidant parameters (Catalase (CAT), Superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC), ROS level and Malondialdehyde (MDA) content) were evaluated during storage of the semen. The results indicated that: PM, plasmatic membrane integrity and acrosomal integrity in 0.8 mg/mL CGA were higher (p < 0.05) from day 1 to 5. The ROS level in CGA groups was lower than the control (p < 0.05). CAT, SOD, ATP, and T-AOC were highest at 0.8 mg/mL concentration within 1 to 5 days. The above results indicated that the right concentration of CGA improved the quality of Hu ram sperm during chilling storage.
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Kchikich A, Kirschvink N, El Kadili S, Raes M, El Otmani S, Bister JL, El Amiri B, Barrijal S, Chentouf M. Thymus satureioides and Origanum majorana essential oils improve the quality of Beni Arouss buck semen during storage at 4°C. Reprod Domest Anim 2021; 56:1572-1581. [PMID: 34597454 DOI: 10.1111/rda.14022] [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: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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This study aims to investigate the effects of essential oils (EOs), extracted from Thymus satureioides (TS) and Origanum majorana (OM), on Beni Arouss buck semen quality stored in skimmed milk at 4°C. EOs were extracted by hydro-distillation, and the chemical compounds were determined. Ejaculates were collected from six Beni Arouss bucks, once a week for 10 weeks, and they were pooled, divided into five equal aliquots and diluted to 400 × 106 sperm/ml with skimmed milk supplemented with 0.01% of OM EO, 0.01% of TS EO, 0.05% of OM EO and 0.05% of TS EO. Non-supplemented skimmed milk was considered as a control. Semen motility, kinematic parameters, viability, abnormality, membrane integrity and lipid peroxidation were evaluated at 0, 4, 8, 24, 28, 32 and 48 hr of liquid storage at 4°C. The main EO components were carvacrol (31.7%), thymol (28.0%) and borneol (14.4%) for TS, and terpinene-4-ol (31.2%), γ-terpinene (17.4%) and α-terpinene (12.7%) for OM. The results highlighted a dose-dependent effect of TS and OM EOs on all semen quality parameters. 0.01% of both EOs had a beneficial effect on the sperm preservation stored at 4°C compared with control (p < .05) excepted for the straight-line velocity. The 0.05% EO addition had harmful effects during storage particularly for TS EO. In conclusion, 0.01% of TS and OM EOs are recommended to improve the Beni Arouss buck semen preservation at 4°C.
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- A Kchikich
- Department of Biology, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques de Tanger, Ancienne Route de l'Aéroport, Tangier, Morocco.,National Institute of Agricultural Research, Regional Center of Agricultural Research of Tangier, Rabat, Morocco
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- Department of Medicine, Namur Research Institute for Life Sciences (NARILIS), University of Namur, Namur, Belgium
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- Department of Animal Production, Ecole Nationale d'Agriculture de Meknès, Meknes, Morocco
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Namur Research Institute for Life Sciences (NARILIS), University of Namur, Namur, Belgium
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- National Institute of Agricultural Research, Regional Center of Agricultural Research of Tangier, Rabat, Morocco
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Namur Research Institute for Life Sciences (NARILIS), University of Namur, Namur, Belgium
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- National Institute of Agricultural Research, Regional Center of Agricultural Research of Settat, Rabat, Morocco
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- Department of Biology, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques de Tanger, Ancienne Route de l'Aéroport, Tangier, Morocco
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- National Institute of Agricultural Research, Regional Center of Agricultural Research of Tangier, Rabat, Morocco
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Brito BF, Pontes KDS, Leite SOL, Cabral LAR, Sousa MS, Salgueiro CCDM, Nunes JF. Extra Virgin Coconut Oil as a Cryoprotector for Cryopreservation of Caprine Semen. Biopreserv Biobank 2021; 20:163-167. [PMID: 34463137 DOI: 10.1089/bio.2021.0016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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The study aimed to evaluate the effect of powdered coconut water-based diluent (ACP-101c) associated with extra virgin coconut oil (CO) as an external cryoprotectant in the conservation of cryopreserved buck sperm. For cryopreservation, the ejaculates from four bucks were pooled and divided into three aliquots and diluted at 37°C for treatments T1 (ACP-101c + 2.5% egg yolk +7% glycerol), T2 (ACP-101c + 2.5% CO +7% glycerol), and T3 (ACP-101c + 5% CO +7% glycerol). Then, the samples were packaged and cooled at a rate of 1.07°C/min decrease. Upon reaching 4°C, the samples were stored in a refrigerator at 4°C for 30 minutes for stabilization. After this period, the straws were frozen in nitrogen vapor for 15 minutes and then immersed and stored in liquid nitrogen at -196°C. After thawing, the samples were evaluated for sperm kinetics, plasma membrane integrity, acrosomal integrity, membrane functionality, mitochondrial activity (MA), and sperm morphology. In this study, no statistically significant differences were observed between the three treatments regarding the kinetic parameters (p > 0.05; Table 1). However, in relation to the velocities, a reduction was observed beyond the expected. There were no statistically significant differences between the diluents T1, T2, and T3 for the three velocities (curvilinear velocity [VCL], linear velocity [VSL], average path velocity [VAP]). Furthermore, no statistically significant differences were observed (p > 0.05) among treatments regarding the evaluation of membrane integrity, the functional membrane, MA, and sperm morphology after thawing. In conclusion, the use of CO in concentrations of 2.5% and 5.0% is effective in maintaining goat sperm quality, presenting itself as an alternative diluent for international programs of artificial insemination and embryo transfers.
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- Bruna Farias Brito
- Laboratory of Caprine and Ovine Sperm Technology, Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceará (UECE), Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Caprine and Ovine Sperm Technology, Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceará (UECE), Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Caprine and Ovine Sperm Technology, Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceará (UECE), Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Caprine and Ovine Sperm Technology, Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceará (UECE), Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Caprine and Ovine Sperm Technology, Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceará (UECE), Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Caprine and Ovine Sperm Technology, Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceará (UECE), Fortaleza, Brazil
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Akourki A, Echegaray A, Perdomo O, Escartin NA, Guillén M. Effects of Gossypium spp., Balanites aegyptiaca, and Sesamum indicum seeds oils on quality of chilled and frozen-thawed ram semen. Vet World 2021; 14:1412-1419. [PMID: 34316186 PMCID: PMC8304443 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2021.1412-1419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background and Aim: Essential oils found frequently in plants are well known for their activities against bacteria, viruses, and fungi, and antioxidant properties. This study aimed to analyze egg yolk replacement by seed oils of Gossypium spp. (cotton), Balanites aegyptiaca (desert date), and Sesamum indicum (sesame) in semen extender, on ram sperm quality chilled at 4°C and frozen-thawed. Materials and Methods: Ejaculates were collected from adult rams and refrigerated at 4°C in a Tris-based extender containing 1.25%, 2.5%, 5%, and 10% of Gossypium spp., B. aegyptiaca, and S. indicum seed oils, to evaluate which were the two best extenders for comparison with BIOXcell, a commercial extender for deep freezing ram semen. Results: The data showed that sperm movements analyzed by the CASA system were faster in extenders supplemented with 2.5-5% of cottonseed oil and 1.25-10% of sesame oil, whereas in the extender containing B. aegyptiaca oil, all seminal parameters studied had the worst values. During the sperm-freezing process, 5% of cottonseed oil and 5% sesame seed oil were selected from the first study, with sesame oil reaching the best sperm quality. Thus, sperm motility and velocity were 44.14±13.99%, 24.44±12.6%, and 25.92±11.50%; and 20.26±9.56%, 8.76±6.38%, and 9.42±5.40%, respectively, for sesame oil, cottonseed oil, and BIOXcell. Conclusion: In summary, 2.5-10% of cottonseed oil and 1.25-10% of sesame seed oil can replace egg yolk in a Tris–egg yolk–based extender. Moreover, a Tris-based extender supplemented with 5% sesame seed oil could be an alternative for deep freezing ram semen, even though these results need to be confirmed with semen collected from rams with appropriate sexual rest.
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- Adamou Akourki
- Enseignant Chercheur, Université Dan Dicko Dankoulodo de Maradi, BP: 465 Maradi, Niger
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- Departamento de Reproducción animal del HUMECO, C/Mecanica 11. 22006 Huesca. Spain
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- Departamento de Reproducción animal del HUMECO, C/Mecanica 11. 22006 Huesca. Spain
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- Departamento de Reproducción animal del HUMECO, C/Mecanica 11. 22006 Huesca. Spain
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Espina-Ávila JA, Magaña-Monforte JG, Aké-Villanueva JR, Aké-López JR. Effect of the use of vitamin "E" in the diluent on the viability of ram sperm. Trop Anim Health Prod 2021; 53:330. [PMID: 34002255 DOI: 10.1007/s11250-021-02764-6] [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: 08/24/2020] [Accepted: 05/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The sperm membrane is damaged in cryopreservation processes; this damage can be minimized using antioxidants such as vitamin E. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of the addition of vitamin "E" on the viability of ram sperm during preservation processes. Two experiments were carried out; in the first, 32 ejaculates were used, which after evaluation were divided into two aliquots for processing; the first received Triladyl + vitamin "E" (T + E), and the second received only Triladyl (T); these aliquots were cooled and stored at 5 °C for 24 h. The viability (sperm motility, integrity, and membrane permeability) was evaluated at 0 and 24 h after dilution. In the second experiment, the same procedure was performed as experiment 1, except that the samples were also frozen, and the viability was evaluated at zero and 48 h post-freezing. Dependent variables were analyzed using mixed models in a split plot design. In experiment 1, the integrity and permeability of the sperm membrane was better in the group: "T + E" (P <0.05). In experiment 2, the vitamin significantly improved (P <0.05) the sperm viability. It is concluded that the addition of vitamin "E" improves sperm viability.
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- José Alberto Espina-Ávila
- Departamento de Reproducción Animal y Mejoramiento Genético, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Mérida, Yucatán, México
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- Departamento de Reproducción Animal y Mejoramiento Genético, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Mérida, Yucatán, México.
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- Departamento de Reproducción Animal y Mejoramiento Genético, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Mérida, Yucatán, México
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- Departamento de Reproducción Animal y Mejoramiento Genético, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Mérida, Yucatán, México
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Ros-Santaella JL, Pintus E. Plant Extracts as Alternative Additives for Sperm Preservation. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10050772. [PMID: 34068069 PMCID: PMC8152457 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10050772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Revised: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Sperm preservation is a crucial factor for the success of assisted reproductive technology (ART) in humans, livestock, and wildlife. Irrespective of the extender and the storage conditions used, semen handling and preservation negatively affect sperm quality. Moreover, oxidative stress, which often arises during semen storage, significantly reduces sperm function and compromises the sperm fertilizing ability by inducing oxidative damage to proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Plant extracts have recently emerged as a cheap and natural source of additives to preserve and enhance sperm function during semen storage. The present work provides an update on the use of these natural compounds as alternative additives for sperm preservation in 13 animal species, including humans. A detailed description of the effects of 45 plant species, belonging to 28 families, on sperm function during semen storage is presented. The plant material and extraction method employed, dosage, possible toxic effects, and antimicrobial properties are provided.
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Bustani GS, Baiee FH. Semen extenders: An evaluative overview of preservative mechanisms of semen and semen extenders. Vet World 2021; 14:1220-1233. [PMID: 34220124 PMCID: PMC8243668 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2021.1220-1233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Reproduction is fundamental for all living things as it ensures the continued existence of a species and an improved economy in animal husbandry. Reproduction has developed since history, and diverse processes, such as artificial insemination and in vitro fertilization, have been developed. Semen extenders were discovered and developed to protect sperm from harmful factors, such as freeze and osmotic shock, oxidative stress, and cell injury by ice crystals. Semen extenders preserve sperm by stabilizing its properties, including sperm morphology, motility, and viability and membrane, acrosomal, and DNA integrity. Therefore, semen extenders must provide a favorable pH, adenosine triphosphate, anti-cooling and anti-freeze shock, and antioxidant activity to improve semen quality for fertilization. Hence, this review provides precise data on different semen extenders, preservative mechanisms, and essential additives for semen extenders in different animals.
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- Department of Clinical Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Kufa, Kufa 54003, Najaf, Iraq
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Bouchab H, Ishaq A, El Kebbaj R, Nasser B, Saretzki G. Protective effect of argan oil on DNA damage in vivo and in vitro. Biomarkers 2021; 26:425-433. [PMID: 33843382 DOI: 10.1080/1354750x.2021.1905068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Background: Iron-overload is a well-known cause for the development of chronic liver diseases and known to induce DNA damage.Material and methods: The protective effect of argan oil (AO) from the Argania spinosa fruit and olive oil (OO) (6% AO or OO for 28 days) was evaluated on a mouse model of iron overload (3.5mg Fe2+/liter) and in human fibroblasts where DNA damage was induced via culture under hyperoxia (40% oxygen).Results: Iron treatment induced DNA damage in liver tissue while both oils were able to decrease it. We confirmed this effect in vitro in MRC-5 fibroblasts under hyperoxia. A cell-free ABTS assay suggested that improvement of liver toxicity by both oils might depend on a high content in tocopherol, phytosterol and polyphenol compounds known for their antioxidant potential. The antioxidant effect of AO was confirmed in fibroblasts by reduced intracellular peroxide levels after hyperoxia. However, we could not find a significant decrease of genes encoding pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNFα, IL-6, IL-1β, COX-2) or senescence markers (p16 and p21) for the oils in mouse liver.Conclusion: We found a striking effect of AO by ameliorating DNA damage after iron overload in a mouse liver model and in human fibroblasts by hyperoxia adding compelling evidence to the protective mechanisms of AO and OO.
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- Habiba Bouchab
- Laboratoire Biochimie, Neurosciences, Ressources naturelles et Environnement, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Hassan First University of Settat, Settat, Morocco.,Campus for Ageing and Vitality, Biosciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Campus for Ageing and Vitality, Biosciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Laboratoire Biochimie, Neurosciences, Ressources naturelles et Environnement, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Hassan First University of Settat, Settat, Morocco.,Laboratory of Health Sciences and Technologies, Hassan First University of Settat, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Settat, Morocco
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- Laboratoire Biochimie, Neurosciences, Ressources naturelles et Environnement, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Hassan First University of Settat, Settat, Morocco
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- Campus for Ageing and Vitality, Biosciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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Arando A, Delgado JV, Bermúdez-Oria A, León JM, Fernández-Prior Á, Nogales S, Pérez-Marín CC. Effect of olive-derived antioxidants (3,4-dihydroxyphenylethanol and 3,4 dihydroxyphenylglycol) on sperm motility and fertility in liquid ram sperm stored at 15°C or 5°C. Reprod Domest Anim 2020; 55:325-332. [PMID: 31926029 DOI: 10.1111/rda.13631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2019] [Accepted: 12/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of the addition of two olive oil-derived antioxidants, hydroxytyrosol (3,4-dihydroxyphenylethanol, HT) and 3,4-dihydroxyphenylglycol (DHPG), on ovine semen during liquid storage at 5°C and 15°C. Semen was collected, pooled, diluted and then divided into aliquots supplemented with different concentrations (5 μg/ml, 10 μg/ml, 50 μg/ml and 100 μg/ml) of HT, DHPG and a mixture (MIX) of both antioxidants. Sperm motility characteristics were assessed in the different samples at 0, 6, 24, 48, 72 and 96 hr after cooling, and a fertility trial was also conducted. The results showed that the antioxidant addition did not significantly improve total and progressive motility in ovine cooled sperm maintained at 15° or 5°C. However, in samples stored at 5°C, LIN (48, 72, 96 hr), STR (0 hr) and WOB (0, 48, 72, 96 hr) values significantly decreased in comparison with control treatment when high antioxidant concentrations were added (MIX100 or HT100). When samples were maintained at 15°C, MIX50 showed significantly higher VCL values than the control treatment after 6 hr cooling, and MIX100 showed significantly lower VCL values at 96 hr after cooling. According to the artificial insemination trial, no significant differences were observed when antioxidants were added. In conclusion, the use of HT and DHPG showed small impact in sperm motility and fertility was not affected (nor detrimentally nor positively) when insemination was carried out using antioxidant-supplemented liquid sperm.
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- Ander Arando
- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain
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- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain
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- Instituto de la Grasa, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Sevilla, Spain
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- Centro Agropecuario Provincial de la Diputación de Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain
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- Instituto de la Grasa, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Sevilla, Spain
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- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain
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- Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain
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Arando A, Delgado JV, León JM, Nogales S, Navas-González FJ, Pizarro MG, Pérez-Marín CC. Effect of three commercial extenders on sperm motility and fertility in liquid ram semen stored at 15 °C or 5 °C. Acta Vet Hung 2019; 67:430-444. [PMID: 31549544 DOI: 10.1556/004.2019.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The effect of different extenders on sperm motility and fertility was evaluated during liquid storage of ram semen at 5 °C and 15 °C. The semen was collected, pooled and diluted in three commercial extenders: Inra 96® (INRA) based on skimmed milk, Biladyl® A fraction (BIL) based on egg yolk, and Ovixcell® (OVIX) based on soybean lecithin. Then, sperm motility was evaluated at 0, 6, 24, 48, 72 and 96 h. In order to evaluate fertility, samples stored at 15 °C were used after dilution in INRA and OVIX. Results showed that progressive motility was significantly higher up to 72 h of storage in sperm samples maintained at 5 °C in comparison with 15 °C, similarly for each tested diluent. When samples were stored at 5 °C in OVIX, kinematic parameters such as velocity (except curvilinear velocity, VCL), trajectory [linearity (LIN), straightness (STR), wobble (WOB)], amplitude of lateral head displacement (ALH) and beat/cross frequency (BCF) were higher than in INRA and BIL. No significant differences in pregnancy rate were detected between INRA (62.6%) and OVIX (58.9%). In conclusion, liquid storage at 5 °C with OVIX extender is an interesting option since non-animal components are used, and this extender offers similar in vitro and in vivo efficacy as other extenders containing animal components.
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- Ander Arando
- 1Department of Genetics, University of Cordoba, Campus de Rabanales, Ctra. Madrid-Cadiz km 396, 14014 Cordoba, Spain
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- 1Department of Genetics, University of Cordoba, Campus de Rabanales, Ctra. Madrid-Cadiz km 396, 14014 Cordoba, Spain
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- 1Department of Genetics, University of Cordoba, Campus de Rabanales, Ctra. Madrid-Cadiz km 396, 14014 Cordoba, Spain
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- 1Department of Genetics, University of Cordoba, Campus de Rabanales, Ctra. Madrid-Cadiz km 396, 14014 Cordoba, Spain
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Dai GC, Meng Y, Zhang LK, Du YQ, Wen F, Feng TY, Hu JH. Effect of addition of melatonin on liquid storage of ram semen at 4°C. Andrologia 2019; 51:e13236. [PMID: 30693976 DOI: 10.1111/and.13236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2018] [Revised: 12/18/2018] [Accepted: 12/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Adding a certain amount of antioxidants to semen extender has been shown to improve semen quality. The aim of present study was to elucidate whether the supplementation of melatonin to the Tris-based extender (CTR) could enhance the quality of ram spermatozoa during storage at 4°C. Ram semen samples were collected and diluted with CTR extender containing different concentrations (0, 0.05 (M 0.05), 0.1 (M 0.1), 0.2 (M 0.2) or 0.4 (M 0.4) mM) of melatonin. Sperm routine indicators, mitochondrial activity, total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC) and malondialdehyde (MDA) content were analysed in control and melatonin treatment groups. The higher per cent of motility, plasma membrane integrity, mitochondrial activity and T-AOC activity was observed in M 0.05, M 0.1 and M 0.2 groups compared to control group at 5 days of storage (p < 0.05), while lower percentage of MDA content was observed among these groups (p < 0.05). In addition, there were no significant differences in acrosome integrity among the control and M 0.05, M 0.1 and M 0.2 groups during the experiment. The above results show that the addition of 0.05, 0.1, 0.2 mM of melatonin is beneficial to the preservation of ram semen during liquid storage at 4°C mainly through antioxidative stress.
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- Gui-Chao Dai
- Collage of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling Shaanxi, China
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- Collage of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling Shaanxi, China
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- Collage of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling Shaanxi, China
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- Collage of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling Shaanxi, China
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- Collage of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling Shaanxi, China
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- Collage of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling Shaanxi, China
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- Collage of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling Shaanxi, China
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Bandeira AMP, Matos JE, Maria AN, Carneiro PCF, Purdy PH, Azevedo HC. The effects of gelatin supplementation prior to cooling on ram semen quality and fertility. Anim Reprod 2018; 15:23-28. [PMID: 33365091 PMCID: PMC7746216 DOI: 10.21451/1984-3143-ar2017-0021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2017] [Accepted: 01/22/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The physical and chemical characteristics of gelatin have been used to justify its inclusion in extenders to preserve the sperm quality and improve results of cervical artificial insemination with cooled semen. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of gelatin supplementation in cooling extender on the quality and fertility of ram semen stored at 5°C. Semen samples (n = 24) of Santa Inês rams (n = 6) were diluted in Glycine-Yolk-Milk extender without (control) or with 1.5% of gelatin. The samples were loaded into 0.25 mL straws, cooled to 5°C and stored vertically for 48 and 72 hours. Sample quality was evaluated using straw homogeneity tests based on pH, osmolality and the proportion of spermatozoa (PS) in both upper and lower segments of straws (US and LS), analyses of sperm motility, plasma and acrosomal membrane integrity, and by fertility after artificial insemination. Differences between the US and LS of straws were found for pH and PS (%). They were significant only in the control group at both times: pH - 5.96 vs. 5.71 at 48 h and 6.13 vs. 5.89 at 72 h; PS - 21.66 vs. 78.34 at 48 h and 20.87 vs. 79.13 at 72 h. Storage in gelatin had very little, to no effect on the sperm kinetics or on the sperm membrane integrity evaluations. The addition of gelatin to the extender did not affect the pregnancy rate which ranged from 4.4 to 26.1%. We conclude that gelatin is effective in maintaining the physical and chemical homogeneity of the semen samples. Further research is needed in order to optimize the use of gelatin supplementation and elucidate any potential benefits.
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- Embrapa Tabuleiros Costeiros, Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (EMBRAPA),
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- Universidade Federal de Sergipe, São Cristóvão,
- Embrapa Tabuleiros Costeiros, Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (EMBRAPA),
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Allai L, Benmoula A, Marciane da Silva M, Nasser B, El Amiri B. Supplementation of ram semen extender to improve seminal quality and fertility rate. Anim Reprod Sci 2018; 192:6-17. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2018.03.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2017] [Revised: 03/02/2018] [Accepted: 03/18/2018] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Gheller SMM, Corcini CD, Pradieé J, Rizzoto G, Lucia T, Moreira F, Varela Junior AS. Gelatin protects ram semen stored for 72 h at 5 °C. Small Rumin Res 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2017.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Allai L, Druart X, Louanjli N, Contell J, Nasser B, El Amiri B. Improvements of ram semen quality using cactus seed oil during liquid preservation in Tris egg yolk and skim milk based extenders. Small Rumin Res 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2017.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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