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Parvin A, Erabi G, Saboohi Tasooji MR, Sadeghpour S, Mellatyar H, Rezaei Arablouydareh S, Navapour L, Taheri-Anganeh M, Ghasemnejad-Berenji H. The effects of photobiomodulation on the improvement of sperm parameters: A review study. Photochem Photobiol 2024. [PMID: 38623963 DOI: 10.1111/php.13941] [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: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
Abstract
The prevalence of male infertility has become a significant clinical concern worldwide, with a noticeable upward trend in recent times. The rates of fertilization and subsequent development of embryos are dependent on many parameters associated with the quality and viability of sperm. Photobiomodulation (PBM) is a promising approach with a great potential for translational applications in the treatment of spermatozoa exhibiting low quality and motility. In this study, a comprehensive analysis of the existing literature, specifically examining the mechanisms of action of PBM has been presented. Our objective was to enhance knowledge in the field of laser light therapy in order to promote the usage of irradiation in clinical settings in a more effective way. Within the realm of reproductive science, the utilization of PBM has been employed to enhance the metabolic processes, motility, and viability of spermatozoa. This is attributed to its advantageous effects on mitochondria, resulting in the activation of the mitochondrial respiratory chain and subsequent synthesis of ATP. This therapeutic approach can be highly advantageous in circumventing the reliance on chemical substances within the culture medium for spermatozoa while also facilitating the viability and motility of spermatozoa, particularly in circumstances involving thawing or samples with significant immotility.
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- Ali Parvin
- Student Research Committee, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Reproductive Health Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Reproductive Health Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Reproductive Health Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Cellular and Molecular Medicine Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Reproductive Health Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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Algieri C, Blanco-Prieto O, Llavanera M, Yeste M, Spinaci M, Mari G, Bucci D, Nesci S. Effects of cryopreservation on the mitochondrial bioenergetics of bovine sperm. Reprod Domest Anim 2023; 58:184-188. [PMID: 36107136 PMCID: PMC10092266 DOI: 10.1111/rda.14261] [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: 07/11/2022] [Revised: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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This study evaluated the bioenergetic map of mitochondria metabolism in cryopreserved bovine sperm. The detected oligomycin-sensitive basal respiration supported ATP production; frozen-thawed spermatozoa were found to have a coupling efficiency higher than 0.80. Cell respiration, however, was not stimulated by the protonophoric action of FCCP, as its titration with 1, 2, 4 and 6 μM did not stimulate the uncoupling activity on oxidative phosphorylation as highlighted by unresponsive oxygen consumption. The unusual effect on the stimulation of maximal respiration was not related to fibronectin- or PDL-coated plates used for cellular metabolism analysis. Conversely, irradiation of frozen-thawed bovine sperm with the red light improved mitochondrial parameters. In effect, the maximal respiration of red-light-stimulated sperm in PDL-coated plates was higher than the non-irradiated. In spite of this, red-light irradiation had no impact on membrane integrity and mitochondrial activity evaluated by epifluorescence microscopy.
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- Cristina Algieri
- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.,Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Girona, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Girona, Spain.,Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies (ICREA), Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.,National Institute for Artificial Insemination-AUB INFA, University of Bologna, Bologna, Spain
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Blanco-Prieto O, Maside C, Àlex Peña, Ibáñez-Príncep J, Bonet S, Yeste M, Rodríguez-Gil JE. The effects of red LED light on pig sperm function rely upon mitochondrial electron chain activity rather than on a PKC-mediated mechanism. Front Cell Dev Biol 2022; 10:930855. [PMID: 36274839 PMCID: PMC9585505 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2022.930855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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While irradiation with red LED light has been reported to modulate sperm function in different mammalian species, the mechanisms underlying their response are poorly understood. This work sought to provide new insights into whether this effect relies on a direct action upon mitochondrial electron chain and/or on PKC-linked mechanisms such as those related to opsins. For this purpose, pig semen was light-stimulated for 1, 5 or 10 min in the presence/absence of antimycin A, an inhibitor of the mitochondrial electron chain, or PKC 20–28® (PKCi), a PKC inhibitor. Antimycin A completely blocked the effects of light at all the performed irradiation patterns. This effect was linked to a complete immobility of sperm, which was accompanied with a significant (p < 0.05) drop in several markers of mitochondrial activity, such as JC-1 staining and O2 consumption rate. Antimycin A, however, did not affect intracellular ATP levels, intramitochondrial calcium, total ROS, superoxides or cytochrome C oxidase (CCO) activity. In the case of PKCi, it did also counteract the effects of light on motility, O2 consumption rate and CCO activity, but not to the same extent than that observed for antimycin A. Finally, the effects observed when sperm were co-incubated with antimycin A and PKCi were similar to those observed with antimycin A alone. In conclusion, red LED light acts on sperm function via a direct effect on mitochondrial electron chain. Additionally, light-activated PKC pathways have a supplementary effect to that observed in the electron chain, thereby modulating sperm parameters such as motility and CCO activity.
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Pintus E, Ros-Santaella JL. Impact of Oxidative Stress on Male Reproduction in Domestic and Wild Animals. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10071154. [PMID: 34356386 PMCID: PMC8301082 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10071154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Revised: 06/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Oxidative stress occurs when the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) overcome the antioxidant defenses of the organism, jeopardizing several biological functions, including reproduction. In the male reproductive system, oxidative stress not only impairs sperm fertility but also compromises offspring health and survival, inducing oxidative damage to lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. Although a clear link between oxidative stress and male fertility disorders has been demonstrated in humans and laboratory rodents, little information is available about the implications of impaired redox homeostasis in the male fertility of domestic and wild animals. Therefore, this review aims to provide an update regarding the intrinsic and extrinsic factors that are associated with oxidative stress in the male reproductive system and their impact on the reproductive performance of domestic and wild animals. The most recent strategies for palliating the detrimental effects of oxidative stress on male fertility are reviewed together with their potential economic and ecological implications in the livestock industry and biodiversity conservation.
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Photo Stimulation of Seminal Doses with Red LED Light from Duroc Boars and Resultant Fertility in Iberian Sows. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11061656. [PMID: 34199548 PMCID: PMC8229140 DOI: 10.3390/ani11061656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Revised: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Simple Summary The main objective of breeding Iberian pigs is the production of high-quality dry cured meat products. As this breed shows a reduced litter size in comparison to the commercial breeds, some previous studies have reported the use of photostimulation of seminal doses as a method for improving the farrowing rate and litter size. The aim of this study was to explore whether the application of a photostimulation procedure to Duroc seminal doses has any beneficial effect on fertility and litter size. Semen samples were obtained from 38 fertile Duroc boars and the fertility study was conducted on two commercial farms using multiparous Iberian sows (farm A, n = 824; farm B, n = 2131), that were randomly assigned to LED (L) or control (C) groups. Post-cervical insemination took place 0 and 24 h after the diagnosis of estrus, with seminal doses from the same ejaculate and same treatment. The photostimulation of the seminal doses had no effect on the reproductive performance (farrowing rate: 91.72% C vs. 90.09% L, litter size: 8.71 ± 0.06 piglets C vs. 8.70 ± 0.05 L, p > 0.05). Abstract In pigs, it has been reported that increased farrowing rates and litter size have been induced by photostimulating the seminal doses for artificial insemination with red LED light. As the reproductive characteristics, production system, and outcome parameters of Iberian breed pigs are different from other commercial breeds, the aim of this study was to evaluate the possible effect of illuminating seminal doses from Duroc boars with red LED light and the fertility outcomes of Iberian females. Semen samples were obtained from 38 fertile Duroc boars. Photostimulation of the artificial insemination (AI) seminal doses was carried out by illuminating the samples with a red LED for 10 min, followed by 10 min of darkness, and finally 10 additional minutes of red light. The fertility study was conducted on two commercial farms using multiparous Iberian sows (farm A, n = 824; farm B, n = 2131), that were randomly assigned to LED (L) or control (C) groups. No differences were found between L and C groups in both farms (p > 0.05) for parity, pregnancy rate, duration of pregnancy, farrowing rate, and litter size (total, alive, and stillborn piglets). Farrowing rates in farm A were 88.8% (n = 383) for control and 89.6% (n = 441, p = 0.67) for the LED group. In farm B, farrowing rates were C:90.5% (n = 1030) and L: 90.1% (n = 1101, p = 0.48). In farm A, total born piglets were 8.69 ± 0.11 for C and 8.71 ± 0.11 for L (p = 0.87). In farm B, the results were 8.72 ± 0.7 for C and 8.70 ± 0.06 (p = 0.82) for L. Under the production conditions for the Iberian breed, the photostimulation with red LED light using Duroc pig seminal doses was not effective in improving the fertility of Iberian sows.
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Zadubenko D, Sultanova D, Pak M, Kim I, Kilina E, Lokshin V, Golichenkov V. REVIEW OF THE INFLUENCE OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATIONS OF DIFFERENT RANGE ON THE PHYSIOLOGICAL PROCESSES OF HUMAN AND ANIMAL SPERMATOZOA. REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE 2021. [DOI: 10.37800/rm2021-1-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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This review presents 40 experimental studies of the effect of electromagnetic radiation of various ranges on the male reproductive function of humans and other vertebrates. The review includes works performed in the period from 2010 to 2020. Currently, not only the negative effect of radio waves, X-rays and gamma radiation has been shown, but many experiments have been carried out, where with the help of electromagnetic radiation it is possible to favorably influence spermatogenesis in general and physiological, biochemical processes in spermatozoa in particular. The purpose of this bibliographic study was to search for options for exposure to electromagnetic radiation to modulate the biological processes of spermatogenesis and sperm motility in vitro.
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Plavskii VY, Barulin NV, Mikulich AV, Tretyakova AI, Ananich TS, Plavskaya LG, Leusenka IA, Sobchuk AN, Sysov VA, Dudinova ON, Vodchits AI, Khodasevich IA, Orlovich VA. Effect of continuous wave, quasi-continuous wave and pulsed laser radiation on functional characteristics of fish spermatozoa. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2021; 216:112112. [PMID: 33524930 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2020.112112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2020] [Revised: 11/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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For the first time, using sturgeon sperm as a model system, sensitive to optical radiation, the comparative studies of biological effect of continuous wave, quasi-continuous wave, nano- and picosecond laser radiation under conditions with equal average irradiance (3 mW/cm2) and wavelength (532 nm) have been carried out. Analyzing the parameters of spermatozoa motion it has been shown that, depending on the energy dose and mode of laser operation, the radiation may have both stimulatory and inhibitory effect on the velocity of motion and spermatozoa motility duration as well as on sustaining of functional characteristics of cold-stored sperm. The possibility of increasing the fertilization rate due to use of the sperm preliminary treated with laser radiation is demonstrated. For the first time, the possibility of enhancement of biological effect going from continuous wave to quasi-continuous wave laser radiation at equal irradiance and wavelength has experimentally been proven. It is shown that the difference in biological effect of continuous wave, quasi-continuous wave, nano- and picosecond laser radiation is due to amplitude (peak) values of intensity. Using fluorescence analysis and luminol-dependent chemiluminescence assay, evidence for the participation of endogenous flavins and metal-free porphyrins in sensitized ROS formation (singlet oxygen, hydrogen peroxide, and hydroxyl radicals) in sturgeon sperm was obtained. Mechanisms of photochemical and photothermal reactions explaining the difference in efficacy of action of laser radiation in above modes are discussed.
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- V Yu Plavskii
- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus.
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- Belarusian State Agricultural Academy, 213407, Mogilev region, Gorki, Michurin st. 5, Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus
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Catalán J, Yánez-Ortiz I, Gacem S, Papas M, Bonet S, Rodríguez-Gil JE, Yeste M, Miró J. The Effects of Red Light on Mammalian Sperm Rely upon the Color of the Straw and the Medium Used. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11010122. [PMID: 33429933 PMCID: PMC7826721 DOI: 10.3390/ani11010122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Revised: 12/24/2020] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Several studies have shown that the exposure of semen to red light improves sperm quality and fertilizing ability, which could improve the efficiency of assisted reproductive techniques with irradiated semen. However, despite being considered as possible sources of variation, the effects of the color of the container (straws) or the medium have not yet been evaluated. In this study, 13 ejaculates from different stallions were split into equal fractions, diluted either with Kenney or Equiplus extender, and subsequently packed into straws of five different colors. After storage at 4 °C for 24 h, the sperm were irradiated and different variables, including sperm motility, plasma membrane integrity, and mitochondrial membrane potential, were evaluated. Our results confirm that irradiation increases some motion characteristics and mitochondrial membrane potential without affecting sperm viability and demonstrate that the effects depend on the color of the straw and the extender used. Abstract Previous research has determined that irradiation of mammalian sperm with red light increases motility, mitochondrial activity, and fertilization capacity. In spite of this, no study has considered the potential influence of the color of the straw and the extender used. Therefore, this study tests the hypothesis that the response of mammalian sperm to red light is influenced by the color of the straw and the turbidity/composition of the extender. Using the horse as a model, 13 ejaculates from 13 stallions were split into two equal fractions, diluted with Kenney or Equiplus extender, and stored at 4 °C for 24 h. Thereafter, each diluted fraction was split into five equal aliquots and subsequently packed into 0.5-mL straws of red, blue, yellow, white, or transparent color. Straws were either nonirradiated (control) or irradiated with a light–dark–light pattern of 3–3–3 (i.e., light: 3 min, dark: 3 min; light: 3 min) prior to evaluating sperm motility, acrosome and plasma membrane integrity, mitochondrial membrane potential, and intracellular ROS and calcium levels. Our results showed that irradiation increased some motion variables, mitochondrial membrane potential, and intracellular ROS without affecting the integrities of the plasma membrane and acrosome. Remarkably, the extent of those changes varied with the color of the straw and the extender used; the effects of irradiation were more apparent when sperm were diluted with Equiplus extender and packed into red-colored straws or when samples were diluted with Kenney extender and packed into transparent straws. As the increase in sperm motility and intracellular ROS levels was parallel to that of mitochondrial activity, we suggest that the impact of red light on sperm function relies upon the specific rates of energy provided to the mitochondria, which, in turn, vary with the color of the straw and the turbidity/composition of the extender.
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- Jaime Catalán
- Equine Reproduction Service, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona, E-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (J.C.); (I.Y.-O.); (S.G.); (M.P.); (J.E.R.-G.)
- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain;
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain
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- Equine Reproduction Service, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona, E-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (J.C.); (I.Y.-O.); (S.G.); (M.P.); (J.E.R.-G.)
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- Equine Reproduction Service, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona, E-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (J.C.); (I.Y.-O.); (S.G.); (M.P.); (J.E.R.-G.)
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- Equine Reproduction Service, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona, E-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (J.C.); (I.Y.-O.); (S.G.); (M.P.); (J.E.R.-G.)
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain;
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain
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- Equine Reproduction Service, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona, E-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (J.C.); (I.Y.-O.); (S.G.); (M.P.); (J.E.R.-G.)
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain;
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain
- Correspondence: (M.Y.); (J.M.); Tel.: +34-972-419514 (M.Y.); +34-93-5814293 (J.M.)
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- Equine Reproduction Service, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona, E-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (J.C.); (I.Y.-O.); (S.G.); (M.P.); (J.E.R.-G.)
- Correspondence: (M.Y.); (J.M.); Tel.: +34-972-419514 (M.Y.); +34-93-5814293 (J.M.)
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Catalán J, Papas M, Trujillo-Rojas L, Blanco-Prieto O, Bonilla-Correal S, Rodríguez-Gil JE, Miró J, Yeste M. Red LED Light Acts on the Mitochondrial Electron Chain of Donkey Sperm and Its Effects Depend on the Time of Exposure to Light. Front Cell Dev Biol 2020; 8:588621. [PMID: 33365309 PMCID: PMC7750462 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2020.588621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
Abstract
This work aimed to investigate how stimulation of donkey sperm with red LED light affects mitochondrial function. For this purpose, freshly diluted donkey semen was stimulated with red light for 1, 5, and 10 min, in the presence or absence of oligomycin A (Omy A), a specific inhibitor of mitochondrial ATP synthase, or FCCP, a specific disruptor of mitochondrial electron chain. The results obtained in the present study indicated that the effects of red LED light on fresh donkey sperm function are related to changes in mitochondria function. In effect, irradiation of donkey sperm resulted in an increase in mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), the activity of cytochrome C oxidase and the rate of oxygen consumption. In addition, in the absence of oligomycin A and FCCP, light-stimulation augmented the average path velocity (VAP) and modified the structure of motile sperm subpopulations, increasing the fastest and most linear subpopulation. In contrast, the presence of either Omy A or FCCP abolished the aforementioned effects. Interestingly, our results also showed that the effects of red light depend on the exposure time applied, as indicated by the observed differences between irradiation protocols. In conclusion, our results suggest that exposing fresh donkey sperm to red light modulates the function of their mitochondria through affecting the activity of the electron chain. However, the extent of this effect depends on the irradiation pattern and does not exclude the existence of other mechanisms, such as those related to thermotaxis.
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- Jaime Catalán
- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain.,Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Girona, Spain.,Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, Girona, Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Girona, Spain.,Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, Girona, Spain
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Catalán J, Papas M, Gacem S, Mateo-Otero Y, Rodríguez-Gil JE, Miró J, Yeste M. Red-Light Irradiation of Horse Spermatozoa Increases Mitochondrial Activity and Motility through Changes in the Motile Sperm Subpopulation Structure. BIOLOGY 2020; 9:biology9090254. [PMID: 32872467 PMCID: PMC7565061 DOI: 10.3390/biology9090254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 08/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
Abstract
Previous studies in other mammalian species have shown that stimulation of semen with red-light increases sperm motility, mitochondrial activity, and fertilizing capacity. This study sought to determine whether red-light stimulation using a light emitting diode (LED) at 620–630 nm affects sperm motility and structure of motile subpopulations, sperm viability, mitochondrial activity, intracellular ATP levels, rate of O2 consumption and DNA integrity of horse spermatozoa. For this purpose, nine ejaculates were collected from nine different adult stallions. Upon collection, semen was diluted in Kenney extender, analyzed, its concentration was adjusted, and finally it was stimulated with red-light. In all cases, semen was packaged in 0.5-mL transparent straws, which were randomly divided into controls and 19 light-stimulation treatments; 6 consisted of a single exposure to red-light, and the other 13 involved irradiation with intervals of irradiation and darkness (light-dark-light). After irradiation, sperm motility was assessed using a Computerized Semen Analysis System (CASA). Flow cytometry was used to evaluate sperm viability, mitochondrial membrane potential and DNA fragmentation. Intracellular levels of ATP and O2 consumption rate were also determined. Specific red-light patterns were found to modify kinetics parameters (patterns: 4, 2-2-2, 3-3-3, 4-4-4, 5-1-5, and 5-5-5 min), the structure of motile sperm subpopulations (patterns: 2, 2-2-2, 3-3-3, and 4-1-4 min), mitochondrial membrane potential (patterns: 4, 3-3-3, 4-4-4, 5-1-5, 5-5-5, 15-5-15, and 15-15-15 min), intracellular ATP levels and the rate of O2 consumption (pattern: 4 min), without affecting sperm viability or DNA integrity. Since the increase in some kinematic parameters was concomitant with that of mitochondrial activity, intracellular ATP levels and O2 consumption rate, we suggest that the positive effect of light-irradiation on sperm motility is related to its impact upon mitochondrial activity. In conclusion, this study shows that red LED light stimulates motility and mitochondrial activity of horse sperm. Additional research is needed to address the impact of red-light irradiation on fertilizing ability and the mechanisms through which light exerts its effects.
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- Jaime Catalán
- Equine Reproduction Service, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona, ES-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (J.C.); (M.P.); (S.G.); (J.E.R.-G.)
- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, ES-17003 Girona, Spain;
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, ES-17003 Girona, Spain
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- Equine Reproduction Service, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona, ES-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (J.C.); (M.P.); (S.G.); (J.E.R.-G.)
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- Equine Reproduction Service, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona, ES-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (J.C.); (M.P.); (S.G.); (J.E.R.-G.)
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, ES-17003 Girona, Spain;
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, ES-17003 Girona, Spain
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- Equine Reproduction Service, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona, ES-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (J.C.); (M.P.); (S.G.); (J.E.R.-G.)
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- Equine Reproduction Service, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona, ES-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (J.C.); (M.P.); (S.G.); (J.E.R.-G.)
- Correspondence: (J.M.); (M.Y.); Tel.: +34-93-5814293 (J.M.); +34-972-419514 (M.Y.)
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, ES-17003 Girona, Spain;
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, ES-17003 Girona, Spain
- Correspondence: (J.M.); (M.Y.); Tel.: +34-93-5814293 (J.M.); +34-972-419514 (M.Y.)
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Plavskii V, Mikulich A, Barulin N, Ananich T, Plavskaya L, Tretyakova A, Leusenka I. Comparative Effect of Low‐intensity Laser Radiation in Green and Red Spectral Regions on Functional Characteristics of Sturgeon Sperm. Photochem Photobiol 2020; 96:1294-1313. [DOI: 10.1111/php.13315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Vitaly Plavskii
- The State Scientific Institution «B.I.Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus» Minsk Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution «B.I.Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus» Minsk Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution «B.I.Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus» Minsk Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution «B.I.Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus» Minsk Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution «B.I.Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus» Minsk Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution «B.I.Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus» Minsk Belarus
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Blanco-Prieto O, Catalán J, Rojas LT, Delgado-Bermúdez A, Llavanera M, Rigau T, Bonet S, Yeste M, Rivera Del Álamo MM, Rodríguez-Gil JE. Medium-term effects of the diluted pig semen irradiation with red LED light on the integrity of nucleoprotein structure and resilience to withstand thermal stress. Theriogenology 2020; 157:388-398. [PMID: 32866845 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2020.08.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Revised: 08/12/2020] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
Abstract
This study sought to evaluate the effects of irradiating pig seminal doses with red LED light irradiation on their quality and longevity over liquid-storage at 17 °C. For this purpose, boar ejaculates were diluted in a commercial extender at a final concentration of 3 × 107 sperm/mL and stored at 17 °C for 96 h. Upon arrival to our laboratory (5-6 h within collection), 1.5 mL-aliquots were subjected to irradiation with a temperature-controlled red light-emitting diode (LED) for 1 min, 5 min or 10 min. Controls consisted of non-irradiated spermatozoa. Aliquots were then stored at 17 °C for 96 h, and plasma membrane and acrosome integrity, motility and free cysteine radicals of sperm head proteins were evaluated every 24 h. In addition, the sperm resilience to withstand thermal stress following irradiation was evaluated at 24 h, 48 h, 72 h and 96 h by incubating stored seminal doses at 37 °C for 120 min. In our experimental conditions, light-stimulation for 5 min and 10 min counteracted the decrease in thermal stress observed in non-irradiated samples during the first 48 h of storage. Moreover, all irradiation protocols counteracted the decrease in percentages of spermatozoa with altered acrosomes observed in non-irradiated samples after 72 h of storage. The effects of light-stimulation upon sperm motility parameters were less consistent. While liquid-storage also led to an increase in the free cysteine levels of sperm head proteins, this increment was partially mitigated through light-stimulation for 5 min and 10 min. Our results suggest that effects linked with red LED light irradiation would be consistently maintained in our experimental conditions for the first 48 h. Finally, the maintenance of light effect appears to depend upon the specific experimental design, the analyzed sperm parameters and the utilized irradiation patterns.
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- Olga Blanco-Prieto
- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, E-08193, Bellaterra (Cerdanyola Del Vallès), Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, E-08193, Bellaterra (Cerdanyola Del Vallès), Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, E-08193, Bellaterra (Cerdanyola Del Vallès), Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, E-17003, Girona, Spain; Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, E-17003, Girona, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, E-17003, Girona, Spain; Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, E-17003, Girona, Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, E-08193, Bellaterra (Cerdanyola Del Vallès), Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, E-17003, Girona, Spain; Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, E-17003, Girona, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, E-17003, Girona, Spain; Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, E-17003, Girona, Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, E-08193, Bellaterra (Cerdanyola Del Vallès), Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, E-08193, Bellaterra (Cerdanyola Del Vallès), Spain.
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Catalán J, Llavanera M, Bonilla-Correal S, Papas M, Gacem S, Rodríguez-Gil JE, Yeste M, Miró J. Irradiating frozen-thawed stallion sperm with red-light increases their resilience to withstand post-thaw incubation at 38 °C. Theriogenology 2020; 157:85-95. [PMID: 32805646 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2020.07.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2020] [Revised: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate whether red-light stimulation increases the longevity and resilience of cryopreserved stallion sperm to withstand post-thaw incubation for 120 min. Sixteen frozen straws of 0.5 mL from eight stallions were used. Samples were cryopreserved, thawed through incubation at 38 °C for 30 s and divided into the control and samples exposed to red-light using a triple LED photo-activation system (wavelength: 620-630 nm). Three irradiation protocols consisting of different light-dark-light intervals (1-1-1, 2-2-2 and 3-3-3 min) were tested. Sperm quality parameters were analyzed immediately after light-stimulation (0 min) and after 120 min of incubation at 38 °C. Sperm motility was evaluated using a Computerized Semen Analysis System (CASA), and flow cytometry and different fluorochromes were used to evaluate the integrity and lipid disorder of plasma membrane, mitochondrial membrane potential and intracellular levels of peroxides and superoxides. Irradiation significantly increased the percentages of spermatozoa with high mitochondrial membrane potential (1-1-1 pattern) and the intracellular levels of peroxides (2-2-2 pattern) at 0 min. In addition, sperm kinematic parameters (2-2-2 and 3-3-3 patterns) and percentages of viable spermatozoa with low membrane lipid disorder (3-3-3 pattern) were significantly higher in irradiated samples than in the control at 120 min. Our results indicate that red-light stimulation could help increase the resilience of frozen-thawed stallion sperm to withstand post-thaw incubation at 38 °C for 120 min and that these effects rely on the irradiation pattern. Further research should evaluate whether light-stimulation could also have a positive on fertility rates after artificial insemination.
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- Jaime Catalán
- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain; Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Girona, Spain; Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, Girona, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Girona, Spain; Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, Girona, Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Antonio Nariño University, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Girona, Spain; Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, Girona, Spain.
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain
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Safian F, Ghaffari Novin M, Karimi M, Kazemi M, Zare F, Ghoreishi SK, Bayat M. Photobiomodulation with 810 nm Wavelengths Improves Human Sperms' Motility and Viability In Vitro. PHOTOBIOMODULATION PHOTOMEDICINE AND LASER SURGERY 2020; 38:222-231. [DOI: 10.1089/photob.2019.4773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Fereshteh Safian
- Student Research Committee, Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- IVF Center, Taleghani Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Price Institute of Surgical Research, University of Louisville, and Noveratech LLC of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
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Catalán J, Papas M, Gacem S, Noto F, Delgado-Bermúdez A, Rodríguez-Gil JE, Miró J, Yeste M. Effects of red-light irradiation on the function and survival of fresh and liquid-stored donkey semen. Theriogenology 2020; 149:88-97. [PMID: 32247951 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2020.03.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2019] [Revised: 03/07/2020] [Accepted: 03/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
This study sought to determine whether sperm irradiation using a light emission diode (LED) at 620-630 nm affects the motility, membrane integrity (viability), mitochondrial activity and intracellular levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in fresh diluted and liquid-stored donkey semen. With this purpose, sixteen ejaculates (eight fresh diluted and eight cooled-stored) were collected from eight adult jackasses. Fresh semen samples were diluted in Kenney extender and stimulated with red-light after collection, whereas cooled semen was stored at 4 °C for 24 h after dilution and then irradiated. In all cases, semen samples were packed into 0.5-mL transparent straws, which were then randomly divided into control and 19 treatments: six consisted of single red-light exposure, and the other 13 involved irradiation at light-dark-light intervals. Upon irradiation, sperm motility, membrane integrity mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) and intracellular levels of superoxide anion (·O2-) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) were evaluated. While specific light-patterns increased both sperm motility and mitochondrial activity, they did not affect sperm membrane integrity and had no clear impact on intracellular ROS levels. The effects of irradiation patterns differed between fresh and cooled semen since, whereas 1 and 4 min patterns induced the greatest increments in the total and progressive motility of fresh semen, 4 min, 4-1-4 and 4-4-4 were the most suitable for cooled-stored samples. In both fresh diluted and cooled-stored semen, the motility increase observed after light-stimulation for 4 min was concomitant with changes in the percentages of spermatozoa with high mitochondrial membrane potential. In summary, this study shows, for the first time, that specific irradiation patterns increase sperm motility and mitochondrial activity in the donkey. Furthermore, the precise effect of red-light appears to depend on the specific functional status of cells, with separate effects on fresh and cooled samples.
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- Jaime Catalán
- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain; Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Girona, Spain; Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, Girona, Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Girona, Spain; Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, Girona, Spain; Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Teramo, Italy
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Girona, Spain; Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, Girona, Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Girona, Spain; Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, Girona, Spain.
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Blanco Prieto O, Catalán J, Lleonart M, Bonet S, Yeste M, Rodríguez-Gil JE. Red-light stimulation of boar semen prior to artificial insemination improves field fertility in farms: A worldwide survey. Reprod Domest Anim 2019; 54:1145-1148. [PMID: 31104351 DOI: 10.1111/rda.13470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2019] [Accepted: 05/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
A survey of in vivo fertility data from 31 pig farms distributed worldwide was conducted to determine whether stimulating boar semen with LED-based red light increases its reproductive performance following artificial insemination (AI). Red-light stimulation with MaXipig® was found to increase farrowing rates (mean ± SEM, control: 87.2% ± 0.4% vs. light stimulation 90.3% ± 0.5%) and the number of both total and live newborn piglets. Red-light stimulation increased farrowing rates in 27 farms, with an increase ranging from 0.2% to 9.1%. Similar results were observed in litter sizes. Suboptimal management after AI was suggested in those farms with no response to red-light stimulation. Our results indicate that a routine use of red-light stimulation of boar semen can have a positive effect on the reproductive performance. However, the effectiveness of this system appears to highly rely upon proper management of pig farms.
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- Olga Blanco Prieto
- Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Department of Biology, Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Girona, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Department of Biology, Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Girona, Spain
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- Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Pezo F, Zambrano F, Uribe P, Ramírez‐Reveco A, Romero F, Sanchéz R. LED‐based red light photostimulation improves short‐term response of cooled boar semen exposed to thermal stress at 37°C. Andrologia 2019; 51:e13237. [DOI: 10.1111/and.13237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2018] [Revised: 12/12/2018] [Accepted: 12/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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- Felipe Pezo
- Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Molecular Endocrinology Center for Translational Medicine (CEMT‐BIOREN) Temuco Chile
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- Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Molecular Endocrinology Center for Translational Medicine (CEMT‐BIOREN) Temuco Chile
- Department of Preclinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine Universidad de La Frontera Temuco Chile
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- Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Molecular Endocrinology Center for Translational Medicine (CEMT‐BIOREN) Temuco Chile
- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Universidad de La Frontera Temuco Chile
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- Laboratory of Cryobiology and Analysis of Spermatic Functionality, Institute of Animal Science, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences Universidad Austral Valdivia Chile
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- Department of Preclinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine Universidad de La Frontera Temuco Chile
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- Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Molecular Endocrinology Center for Translational Medicine (CEMT‐BIOREN) Temuco Chile
- Department of Preclinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine Universidad de La Frontera Temuco Chile
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Luther A, Le Thi X, Schäfer J, Schulze M, Waberski D. Irradiation of semen doses with LED-based red light in a photo chamber does not improve in vitro quality of thermically stressed boar spermatozoa. Reprod Domest Anim 2018; 53:1016-1019. [PMID: 29604142 DOI: 10.1111/rda.13186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2017] [Accepted: 03/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Abstract
Recent reports indicate that stimulation of liquid-stored boar semen with red LED-based light improves sperm quality and reproductive performance in sow herds. So far, in vitro data after LED stimulation of whole semen doses are lacking. In this study, the effect of LED light exposure on the in vitro quality of boar spermatozoa after storage and thermic incubation was examined. Boar semen doses were stored at 17°C (n = 10) or 5°C (n = 6) in Beltsville Thawing Solution extender and then exposed to red LED light using a commercial photo chamber. During a subsequent long-term incubation at 38°C, neither sperm kinematic parameters nor mitochondria function or membrane integrity differed between control and treated samples (p > .05). It is concluded that stimulation of semen doses in the LED-photo chamber does not improve quality of thermically stressed boar sperm in vitro. Other than the sperm traits tested here might be involved in the previously reported improvement of in vivo fertility.
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- A Luther
- Unit for Reproductive Medicine of Clinics/Clinic for Pigs and Small Ruminants, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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- Unit for Reproductive Medicine of Clinics/Clinic for Pigs and Small Ruminants, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute for the Reproduction of Farm Animals Schönow Inc., Bernau, Germany
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- Institute for the Reproduction of Farm Animals Schönow Inc., Bernau, Germany
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- Unit for Reproductive Medicine of Clinics/Clinic for Pigs and Small Ruminants, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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