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Kim E, Yu IJ, Lee J, Jeon Y. Effects of MnTBAP on Porcine Semen Cryopreservation and Capacitation. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:672. [PMID: 38929111 PMCID: PMC11201202 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13060672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Antioxidants protect cellular function and structure by neutralizing the oxidative stress caused by increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) during sperm freezing. Studies on cryopreservation using various antioxidants have demonstrated encouraging results. Many studies have used antioxidants to increase the efficiency of sperm freezing and to improve the success rate of artificial insemination and pregnancy. Manganese (III) tetrakis (4-benzoic acid) porphyrin chloride (MnTBAP) is a newly synthesized antioxidant with positive effects on sperm morphology and capacitation in humans, rams, and stallions. In this study, porcine semen was treated with 0, 50, 100, and 150 μM of MnTBAP based on a Tris-egg-yolk extender and frozen to determine whether MnTBAP can assist the status of sperm during cryopreservation. First, motility was assessed using the computer-assisted sperm analysis (CASA) system, with the 100 μM treatment group showing the highest motile rate (66.8%) compared with that of the other groups (control, 51.1%; 50 μM and 150 μM, 59.6%); therefore, the remaining analyses were conducted comparing the two groups (control vs. 100 μM group; p < 0.01). Second, fluorescence staining was applied to examine the control and 100 μM groups using fluorescence microscopy. The viability (41.7% vs. 62.4%) and the acrosome integrity (77.9% vs. 86.4%) differed significantly (p < 0.05). In addition, the mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) was 46.5% vs. 51.9%; the fragmentation rate, estimated using the Sperm-sus-Halomax kit, was 63.4% vs. 57.4%; and the detected caspase activity was 30.1% vs. 22.9%. These tended to be higher in the treated group but did not differ significantly. Third, measurements using FACSLyric revealed that the 100 μM treatment group exhibited a state of elevated normal lipid arrangement within the plasma membrane and diminished levels of apoptosis and ROS (p < 0.01). We assessed the expression of genes relevant to antioxidant effectiveness using real-time RT-qPCR. Our findings indicated significant alterations in the expression levels of various mRNA species, with the exception of NOX5 (p < 0.05). Finally, the straws were dissolved and used to treat matured denuded oocytes to investigate the effect on fertilization and embryo development in vitro. The cleavage rate was (77.6% vs. 84.1%), and the blastocyst rate was 9.7% vs. 11.4% (p < 0.05). In conclusion, these results suggest that MnTBAP positively affected sperm freeze-thawing, improving the fertilization capacity, and leading to increased embryo development.
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- Eunji Kim
- Department of Theriogenology and Reproductive Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan 54596, Republic of Korea; (E.K.); (I.-J.Y.)
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- Department of Theriogenology and Reproductive Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan 54596, Republic of Korea; (E.K.); (I.-J.Y.)
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- Department of Companion Animal Industry, Semyung University, Jecheon 27136, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Theriogenology and Reproductive Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan 54596, Republic of Korea; (E.K.); (I.-J.Y.)
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Bolarin A, Berndtson J, Tejerina F, Cobos S, Pomarino C, D'Alessio F, Blackburn H, Kaeoket K. Boar semen cryopreservation: State of the art, and international trade vision. Anim Reprod Sci 2024:107496. [PMID: 38763787 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2024.107496] [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: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 05/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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Biosecurity is a major concern in the global pig production. The separation in time of semen collection, processing and insemination in the pig farm is a few days for chilled semen but it can be indefinite when using cryopreserved semen. Field fertility results of boar cryopreserved semen are close to chilled semen, which makes it a valuable resource for the establishment of semen genebanks, long-distance semen trade, and the implementation of other technologies such as the sex-sorted semen. But cryopreserved semen is far from being routine in pig farms. The most recent research efforts to facilitate its implementation include the use of additives before freezing, or in the thawing extender. Long-term preserved semen trade is a biosecurity challenge. To harmonize international trade of germplasm, the World Organization of Animal Health (WOAH) established a regulatory framework for all member countries. The present paper aims to review the latest advances of boar semen cryopreservation with special focus on the benefits of its inclusion as a routine tool in the pig industry. We also review recently reported field fertility results of cryopreserved semen, its international trade compared to chilled semen, and the regulatory framework involved. Boar cryopreserved semen is a valuable tool to control biosecurity risk, implement other technologies, and facilitate international trade. Research already demonstrated good field fertility results, but it still represents less than 0.1 % of the international trade. As boar cryopreserved semen gets closer to implementation, the correspondent authorities are reviewing the trade rules.
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- Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. General Sub-directorate of Livestock Inputs, Madrid, Spain
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- Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. General Sub-directorate of Health Agreements and Border Control, Madrid, Spain
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- Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. General Sub-directorate of Animal Health and Hygiene and Traceability, Madrid, Spain
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- World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), Paris, France
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- USDA-ARS, National Animal Germplasm Program, Fort Collins, CO, United States
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- Semen Laboratory, Department of Clinical Sciences and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Mahidol University, Nakhon-Pathom 73170, Thailand
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Gökçe E, Üstüner B. Does Rainbow Trout Seminal Plasma-Cysteine Combination Affect the Cryo-Survivability and Post-Thaw Incubation Resilience of Ram Semen? Biopreserv Biobank 2023; 21:583-592. [PMID: 36516083 DOI: 10.1089/bio.2022.0081] [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] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of both pure rainbow trout seminal plasma (RTSP) supplementation and RTSP-cysteine combination on cryopreservation success and post-thaw incubation resilience of ram semen in the nonbreeding season. For this purpose, different doses of RTSP (0%, 1%, 10%, and 15%) with or without cysteine supplementation were used for experiments. Ejaculates chosen for experiments were pooled and then divided into eight equal volumes for grouping (Control-ControlC, RTSP1-RTSP1C, RTSP10-RTSP10C, and RTSP15-RTSP15C). After cryopreservation, frozen-thawed semen samples were incubated for 5 hours at 37°C for determination of post-thaw incubation resistance. Motility, HOST, TUNEL, Rh123-PI, and CTC tests were performed at 0 hour and 3rd and 5th hours of post-thaw incubation to evaluate the efficacy of all experimental groups. The RTSP10 and RTSP10C groups were noted to provide the best protection on motility, plasma membrane integrity, DNA integrity, and mitochondrial function of cryopreserved ram semen. On the other hand, the best protection against cryo-capacitation was observed in RTSP15 and RTSP15C groups. The addition of cysteine was found to be effective when the higher (15%) or lower (1%) doses of RTSP were used, as well as for no use of RTSP.
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- Elif Gökçe
- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Tekirdag Namık Kemal University, Tekirdağ, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Bursa Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey
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Zhao J, Meng P, Jin M, Ma X, Ma H, Yang H, Chen Y, Zhang J, Zhang Y, Luo Y, Liu J. Combined addition of L-carnitine and L-proline improves cryopreservation of dairy goat semen. Anim Reprod Sci 2023; 257:107325. [PMID: 37677888 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2023.107325] [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: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 08/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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Cryopreservation of semen renders artificial insemination easier and cheaper compared to use of fresh semen. However, the cellular oxidative stress, toxicity of cryoprotectants, and osmotic imbalance may lead to a decline in semen quality and fertilization ability during the process of cryopreservation. L-carnitine and L-proline have been demonstrated to possess effective antioxidant properties in cryopreservation, with the latter also exhibiting excellent permeability and thus being utilized as a permeable cryoprotectant in the field. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of LC and LP on cryopreservation of semen of dairy goats. After thawing, sperm motility, membrane integrity, and acrosome integrity rate of cryopreserved semen treated with LC (50 mM) were significantly higher compared to the untreated control samples. Based on this premise, we conducted experiments to assess the cryoprotective efficacy of different concentrations of LP. The findings demonstrated that the inclusion of 50 mM LP resulted in improved sperm motility compared to other concentrations. Furthermore, the levels of damaging reactive oxygen species and the malonyldialdehyde marker for oxidative stress were significantly lower in goat semen treated with these concentrations of LC and LP compared to semen exposed to other treatments. Semen treated with LC and LP also exhibited good fertilization ability during both in vitro fertilization and artificial insemination. Thus, LC (50 mM) and LP (50 mM) improve cryoprotection of dairy goat sperm which suggests that addition of these compounds will be highly beneficial to the development of dairy goat breeding.
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- Jianglin Zhao
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the First Affiliated Hospital of The Fourth Military Medical University, 710032 Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China.
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- College of Animal Engineering, Yangling Vocational and Technical College, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China.
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Zheng QY, Lu QF, Liu J, Liu N, Huang XL, Huang F, Hu CH, Xu CL. Effect of MnTBAP on sperm ultra-rapid freezing and its proteomics study. Cryobiology 2023:S0011-2240(23)00004-4. [PMID: 36642193 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2023.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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MnTBAP is a new synthetic antioxidant that has been used for the cryopreservation of sperm. However, the exact mechanism of its cryoprotection at the molecular level is largely unknown. Therefore, in this study, normal human semen samples were selected and MnTBAP (0, 5, 10, 20, 40 μM) was added to sperm freezing medium to assess changes in kinetics parameters, apoptosis, reactive oxygen species (ROS), and DNA fragmentation index (DFI) after sperm ultra-rapid freezing. The tandem masstagging (TMT) proteomics technique was used to further investigate the changes in proteins after sperm ultra-rapid freezing. The kinetic parameters of sperm after ultra-rapid freezing and thawing were significantly reduced and apoptosis, ROS production and DFI were significantly increased. The addition of 40 μM MnTBAP improved the kinetic parameters, while it reduced apoptosis, ROS production, and DFI of sperm after ultra-rapid freezing and thawing (P < 0.05). Compared with the fresh semen, 1978 differential proteins were identified in the frozen-thawed sperm without MnTBAP and 1888 differential proteins were identified in the frozen-thawed sperm with MnTBAP (40 μM) added. The proteins affected during ultra-rapid freezing were mainly related to sperm metabolism, flagellar structure motility, apoptosis, intracellular signaling, capacitation and fertilization, while the addition of MnTBAP reduced the alterations of these proteins.
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- Qi-Yuan Zheng
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- Medical College, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China.
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- The Reproductive Medical Center, Nanning Second People's Hospital, Nanning, China.
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Sharafi M, Borghei-Rad SM, Hezavehei M, Shahverdi A, Benson JD. Cryopreservation of Semen in Domestic Animals: A Review of Current Challenges, Applications, and Prospective Strategies. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12233271. [PMID: 36496792 PMCID: PMC9739224 DOI: 10.3390/ani12233271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2022] [Revised: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Cryopreservation is a way to preserve germplasm with applications in agriculture, biotechnology, and conservation of endangered animals. Cryopreservation has been available for over a century, yet, using current methods, only around 50% of spermatozoa retain their viability after cryopreservation. This loss is associated with damage to different sperm components including the plasma membrane, nucleus, mitochondria, proteins, mRNAs, and microRNAs. To mitigate this damage, conventional strategies use chemical additives that include classical cryoprotectants such as glycerol, as well as antioxidants, fatty acids, sugars, amino acids, and membrane stabilizers. However, clearly current protocols do not prevent all damage. This may be due to the imperfect function of antioxidants and the probable conversion of media components to more toxic forms during cryopreservation.
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- Mohsen Sharafi
- Department of Biology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E2, Canada
- Semex Alliance, Guelph, ON N1H 6J2, Canada
- Correspondence: (M.S.); (J.D.B.)
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- Department of Embryology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran 16635-148, Iran
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- Department of Embryology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran 16635-148, Iran
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- Department of Embryology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran 16635-148, Iran
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- Department of Biology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E2, Canada
- Correspondence: (M.S.); (J.D.B.)
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Khatun A, Fazili M, Malik A, Naikoo M, Choudhury A, Shah S, Lone F, Qureshi S, Hussain I. Can Honey Improve the Quality of Cryopreserved Cross Bred Ram Semen Added to Tris Egg Yolk Extender? CRYOLETTERS 2022. [DOI: 10.54680/fr22610110212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND: Honey can improve the quality of cryopreserved ram semen because of its multinutrient and cryoprotective nature added to standard tris egg yolk extender. OBJECTIVE: Different concentrations of honey were added to the standard tris egg yolk extender to improve
the post-thaw quality of crossbred ram semen. METHOD: Thirty six (36) ejaculates from eight healthy cross bred rams were pooled and divided into four aliquots. Standard tris egg yolk extender without any alteration acted as Control (C) and was supplemented with different concentrations
of honey, viz. T1 (honey 1.5%), T2 (2.5%), and T3 (3.5%). RESULTS: The percent (mean ± S. E. M) sperm motility at pre-freeze was significantly (P<;0.05) higher in Group T2 and at post-thaw in Group T3 in comparison to T1 and C treatment groups. The percent (mean ±
S. E. M) HOST reacted spermatozoa at post-thaw was significantly (P< 0.05) higher in Group C and at pre-freeze the value was significantly (P< 0.05) higher in the same treatment group than Group T1. The mean MDA level (mean ± S. E. M) at post thaw was significantly (P<0.05)
low er in Group T3 than the treatment groups C and Group T1. CONCLUSION: From this study it is concluded that the addition of 3.5% honey to the standard tris egg yolk extender provides better protection to ram semen than the addition of 1.5% honey (i. e., Control).
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- Arjuma Khatun
- Division of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics
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- Division of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics
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- Division of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics
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- Division of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics
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- Division of Veterinary Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Sher-e-Kashmir, University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shuhama, Alusteng, Srinagar - 190006, J & K, India
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- Division of Veterinary Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Sher-e-Kashmir, University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shuhama, Alusteng, Srinagar - 190006, J & K, India
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Tanhaei Vash N, Nadri P, Karimi A. Synergistic effects of myo‐inositol and melatonin on cryopreservation of goat spermatozoa. Reprod Domest Anim 2022; 57:876-885. [DOI: 10.1111/rda.14131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Revised: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Nima Tanhaei Vash
- Department of Biology, Cellular and Developmental Biology Payame Noor University Isfahan Iran
- Department of Animal Biotechnology Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center Royan Institute for Biotechnology ACECR Isfahan Iran
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- Department of Animal Science College of Agriculture Isfahan University of Technology Isfahan 84156‐83111 Iran
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- Department of Biology, Cellular and Developmental Biology Payame Noor University Isfahan Iran
- Department of Biology Payame Noor University Tehran Iran
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Güngör İH, Dayan Cinkara S, Acısu TC, Arkalı G, Koca RH, Akarsu SA, Can C, Özer Kaya Ş, Kızıl M, Çakır A, Fırat F, Halıcı MS, Yılmaz İ, Badıllı N, Yüce A, Gür S, Sönmez M, Türk G. Effect of Hydrated Carbon 60 Fullerene on Frozen Ram Semen Quality. Biopreserv Biobank 2021; 20:340-347. [PMID: 34542322 DOI: 10.1089/bio.2021.0001] [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: 01/07/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of hydrated carbon 60 fullerene (C60HyFn) on ram semen quality during cryopreservation. Three ejaculates from each of seven Akkaraman rams were collected using an artificial vagina during the nonbreeding season and pooled. Pooled semen samples were divided into 10 equal parts and diluted with tris + egg yolk extender not containing (control) and containing 100, 200, 400, and 800 nM and 1, 5, 10, 20, and 40 μM C60HyFn at 37°C. After addition of 5% glycerol and an equilibration process for 3 hours, the samples were frozen in 0.25-mL straws in an automatic freezing device at -140°C and stored in a liquid nitrogen container. Straws were thawed 24 hours after freezing and analyzed immediately with no incubation period. Motility, kinematic parameters, abnormality, vitality, hypo-osmotic swelling test (HOST), and oxidative stress levels were analyzed in thawed semen. Compared with the control, 200, 400, and 800 nM and 1 and 5 μM C60HyFn doses increased motility and HOST values and decreased the dead sperm rate. When compared with the control, addition of C60HyFn significantly decreased malondialdehyde levels (between 200 nM and 40 μM doses) and significantly increased glutathione peroxidase (between 800 nM and 40 μM doses) and catalase (between 1 and 40 μM doses) activities. In conclusion, results of this study show that the C60HyFn nanoparticles are nontoxic to ram semen and their supplementation in the extender is beneficial to sperm motility and membrane integrity after freeze-thawing.
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- İbrahim Halil Güngör
- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fırat University, Elazığ, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fırat University, Elazığ, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fırat University, Elazığ, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fırat University, Elazığ, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Bingöl University, Elazığ, Turkey
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- Elbistan Vocational School, Kahramanmaraş İstiklal University, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fırat University, Elazığ, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fırat University, Elazığ, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fırat University, Elazığ, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fırat University, Elazığ, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fırat University, Elazığ, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fırat University, Elazığ, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fırat University, Elazığ, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fırat University, Elazığ, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fırat University, Elazığ, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fırat University, Elazığ, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fırat University, Elazığ, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fırat University, Elazığ, Turkey
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Naderi N, Hajian M, Souri M, Nasr Esfahani MH, Vash NT. Ferulago angulata extract improves the quality of buck spermatozoa post-thaw and counteracts the harmful effects of diazinon and lead. Cryobiology 2021; 98:17-24. [PMID: 33460590 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2021.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Revised: 01/10/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
During cryopreservation, spermatozoa are exposed to chemical or physical stress that has adverse effects on the quality of mammalian spermatozoa. Recently, much attention has been paid to environmental contaminants (ECs) in livestock, because of their detrimental effects on livestock productivity and fertility. ECs like diazinon (DZN) and lead acetate (LA) are considered ubiquitous and induced oxidative stress, which decreases spermatozoa quality. Since Ferulago angulata extract (FAE) has antioxidant properties, the present study investigated the effect of FAE supplementation in a freezing extender, in the presence or absence of DZN + LA, during cryopreservation, on the quality and fertility ability of buck spermatozoa after thawing. Pooled ejaculates were diluted with a freezing extender and supplemented with FAE (0.002%, w/v) in the presence or absence of DZN (100 μM) + LA (12.5 μM). Post-thaw spermatozoa parameters, ROS production, fertilization ability, and developmental competence of oocytes inseminated with FAE/DZN + LA treated spermatozoa were calculated. The results demonstrated that FAE improves cryopreserved spermatozoa motility, viability, membrane integrity, fertilizability, and developmental competence, and reduced spermatozoa ROS production in the presence or absence of DZN + LA. Besides, FAE significantly restored the adverse effects of DZN + LA exposure during cryopreservation on inner cell mass (ICM) count, trophectoderm (TE) cell count, total cell number (TCN), and the ratio between ICM to TCN. In conclusion, FAE on its own resulted in an improvement in the buck spermatozoa's quality and fertility. Therefore, the addition of FAE, as a natural antioxidant to buck semen extender, can increase spermatozoa cryotolerance and post-thaw resistance even when exposed to ECs.
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- Nushin Naderi
- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran; Department of Animal Biotechnology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran.
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran.
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran
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Moradi M, Karimi I, Ahmadi S, Mohammed LJ. The necessity of antioxidant inclusion in caprine and ovine semen extenders: A systematic review complemented with computational insight. Reprod Domest Anim 2020; 55:1027-1043. [PMID: 32597508 DOI: 10.1111/rda.13754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2020] [Accepted: 06/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The inclusion of antioxidants (AOXs) has been proposed in various protocols to conserve the normal physiology of spermatozoa during (cryo) preservation. The main aim of this review was to understand the necessity of AOXs inclusion in semen extenders of caprine and ovine semen samples and to decipher physico-chemical space of AOXs used in semen extenders till now. A total 27 full-text relevant articles were finally discussed here. This systematic review showed that the inclusion of AOXs may improve the success of semen cryopreservation although at least three studies could not support this finding. AOXs have been not added after assaying total antioxidant capacity of the sample of interest, and this is principal measurement bias of all papers. Furthermore, no rational dose-response curve and precise posology have been considered in comparable studies. Furthermore, new methodologies are requested to detect the oxidative status of semen specimens before AXOs fortification and new methodologies like imaging are also needed to detect various injuries of sperms during semen (cryo)preservation. Defining computational chemical and physical spaces of AOXs which used in semen (cryo)preservation would be an interdisciplinary effort to hasten deciphering epoch-making compounds. In conclusion, more in-depth analytical, toxicological and pharmacological methodologies should be pursued in supplementation or addition of AOXs during caprine and ovine semen (cryo)preservation after determining the oxidative status of semen samples.
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- Mojtaba Moradi
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
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Uribe P, Cárcamo C, Navarro E, Sepúlveda J, Zambrano F, Schulz M, Sánchez R. Protective effect of the superoxide dismutase mimetic MnTBAP during sperm vitrification process. Andrologia 2020; 52:e13665. [PMID: 32539179 DOI: 10.1111/and.13665] [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: 03/09/2020] [Revised: 04/21/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Sperm cryopreservation is widely used in assisted reproduction and male infertility therapy; however, it induces oxidative stress affecting sperm quality. This work evaluated the effect of the antioxidant MnTBAP during vitrification steps in human spermatozoa. First, the effect of MnTBAP on viability and ROS production was evaluated. Then, the spermatozoa were vitrified in straws with the vitrification, warming and post-warming incubation media separately supplemented with MnTBAP. An untreated control was included. The sperm viability, ROS production, total and progressive motility were evaluated. The results showed that the direct exposure of spermatozoa to MnTBAP significantly decreases the ROS levels in comparison with the untreated control without affecting the viability. The supplementation of the vitrification medium with MnTBAP did not affect the parameters analysed. However, the supplementation of the warming and incubation post-warming media resulted in a decrease in ROS production and maintained viability and motility for 4 hr after warming with concentrations up to 100 μM of MnTBAP. Higher concentrations of MnTBAP caused a decrease in total motility. In conclusion, the use of MnTBAP during the warming or post-warming incubation media has beneficial effect decreasing ROS levels and maintaining the viability and motility during the vitrification procedure.
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- Pamela Uribe
- Center of Excellence in Translational Medicine - Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (CEMT - BIOREN), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.,Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Center of Excellence in Translational Medicine - Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (CEMT - BIOREN), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Center of Excellence in Translational Medicine - Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (CEMT - BIOREN), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Center of Excellence in Translational Medicine - Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (CEMT - BIOREN), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Center of Excellence in Translational Medicine - Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (CEMT - BIOREN), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.,Department of Preclinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Center of Excellence in Translational Medicine - Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (CEMT - BIOREN), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.,Department of Preclinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Center of Excellence in Translational Medicine - Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (CEMT - BIOREN), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.,Department of Preclinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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Aitken RJ, Drevet JR. The Importance of Oxidative Stress in Determining the Functionality of Mammalian Spermatozoa: A Two-Edged Sword. Antioxidants (Basel) 2020; 9:antiox9020111. [PMID: 32012712 PMCID: PMC7070991 DOI: 10.3390/antiox9020111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 118] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2020] [Revised: 01/20/2020] [Accepted: 01/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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This article addresses the importance of oxidative processes in both the generation of functional gametes and the aetiology of defective sperm function. Functionally, sperm capacitation is recognized as a redox-regulated process, wherein a low level of reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation is intimately involved in driving such events as the stimulation of tyrosine phosphorylation, the facilitation of cholesterol efflux and the promotion of cAMP generation. However, the continuous generation of ROS ultimately creates problems for spermatozoa because their unique physical architecture and unusual biochemical composition means that they are vulnerable to oxidative stress. As a consequence, they are heavily dependent on the antioxidant protection afforded by the fluids in the male and female reproductive tracts and, during the precarious process of insemination, seminal plasma. If this antioxidant protection should be compromised for any reason, then the spermatozoa experience pathological oxidative damage. In addition, situations may prevail that cause the spermatozoa to become exposed to high levels of ROS emanating either from other cells in the immediate vicinity (particularly neutrophils) or from the spermatozoa themselves. The environmental and lifestyle factors that promote ROS generation by the spermatozoa are reviewed in this article, as are the techniques that might be used in a diagnostic context to identify patients whose reproductive capacity is under oxidative threat. Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of ROS-monitoring methodologies is critical if we are to effectively identify those patients for whom treatment with antioxidants might be considered a rational management strategy.
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- Robert J. Aitken
- Priority Research Centre for Reproductive Sciences, Faculty of Science and Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, 2305, Australia
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- GReD Institute, INSERM U1103—CNRS UMR6293—Université Clermont Auvergne, Faculty of Medicine, CRBC building, 28 place Henri Dunant, 63001 Clermont-Ferrand, France;
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Khalil W, Abdel-Khalek AK, Falchi L, El-Saidy B, Yousif A. Effects of extender and packaging method on morphological and functional characteristics of cryopreserved Ossimi ram semen. ASIAN PACIFIC JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTION 2020. [DOI: 10.4103/2305-0500.284277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Zarepourfard H, Riasi A, Frouzanfar M, Hajian M, Nasr Esfahani MH. Pomegranate seed in diet, affects sperm parameters of cloned goats following freezing-thawing. Theriogenology 2019; 125:203-209. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2018.10.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2018] [Revised: 10/28/2018] [Accepted: 10/29/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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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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Shojaeian K, Nouri H, Kohram H. Does MnTBAP ameliorate DNA fragmentation and in vivo fertility of frozen-thawed Arabian stallion sperm? Theriogenology 2018; 108:16-21. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2017.11.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2017] [Revised: 11/15/2017] [Accepted: 11/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Zhu J, Moawad AR, Wang CY, Li HF, Ren JY, Dai YF. Advances in in vitro production of sheep embryos. Int J Vet Sci Med 2018; 6:S15-S26. [PMID: 30761316 PMCID: PMC6161858 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijvsm.2018.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2017] [Revised: 02/07/2018] [Accepted: 02/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Sheep is an important livestock in the world providing meat, milk and wool for human beings. With increasing human population, the worldwide needs of production of sheep have elevated. To meet the needs, the assistant reproductive technology including ovine in vitro embryo production (ovine IVP) is urgently required to enhance the effective production of sheep in the world. To learn the status of ovine IVP, we collected some publications related to ovine IVP through PubMed and analyzed the progress in ovine IVP made in the last five years (2012-2017). We made comparisons of these data and found that the recent advances in ovine IVP has been made slowly comparable to that of ovine IVP two decades ago. Therefore, we suggested two strategies or approaches to tackle the main problems in ovine IVP and expect that the efficiency of ovine IVP could be improved significantly when the approaches would be implemented.
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- Jie Zhu
- The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation and Breeding of Grassland Livestock, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010070, China
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, PO BOX 12211, Giza, Egypt
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- The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation and Breeding of Grassland Livestock, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010070, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation and Breeding of Grassland Livestock, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010070, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation and Breeding of Grassland Livestock, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010070, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation and Breeding of Grassland Livestock, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010070, China
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Gholami M, Ahmadi SAY, Abaszadeh A, Khaki A. Protective effects of melatonin and ghrelin on spermatogenesis: A narrative review of the literature. Int J Reprod Biomed 2017. [DOI: 10.29252/ijrm.15.5.265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Alcay S, Toker MB, Onder NT, Gokce E. Royal jelly supplemented soybean lecithin-based extenders improve post-thaw quality and incubation resilience of goat spermatozoa. Cryobiology 2017; 74:81-85. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2016.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2016] [Revised: 11/25/2016] [Accepted: 11/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Kargar R, Forouzanfar M, Ghalamkari G, Nasr Esfahani MH. Dietary flax seed oil and/or Vitamin E improve sperm parameters of cloned goats following freezing-thawing. Cryobiology 2017; 74:110-114. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2016.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2016] [Revised: 10/28/2016] [Accepted: 11/23/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Ahmed T, Islam R, Lone FA, Malik AA. Effect of washing on the post-thaw quality of cryopreserved ram epididymal spermatozoa. Vet World 2016; 9:519-23. [PMID: 27284230 PMCID: PMC4893725 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2016.519-523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2016] [Accepted: 04/20/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of washing on the post-thaw quality of ram cauda epididymal spermatozoa (P1: Unwashed, P2: Washed). Materials and Methods: Fresh testicles of adult healthy slaughtered rams were collected and transported to the laboratory in an ice chest, where they were weighed, and cauda epididymides were separated. These cauda epididymides were used for recovery of spermatozoa in tris-citric acid fructose buffer by incision method. Spermatozoa samples showing ≥70% progressive motility were pooled and processed further. The mean values (±standard error) of various parameters such as the percentage of sperm motility, live sperm, intact acrosome, and hypo-osmotic swelling test (HOST) reacted spermatozoa were recorded. Results: In this experiment, the percent sperm motility, live spermatozoa, and intact acrosome both at pre-freeze and post-thaw were higher (p>0.05) in P1 than P2. However, the post-thaw percent HOST reacted spermatozoa was slightly higher (p>0.05) for P2 than P1. Conclusion: Washing of cauda epididymal spermatozoa has no significant adverse effect on the quality during cryopreservation. Therefore, this processing method can be applied wherever necessary before the extension of the recovered spermatozoa sample in different ram extenders.
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- Touqeer Ahmed
- Division of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir, Shuhama, Alusteng, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India
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- Division of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir, Shuhama, Alusteng, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India
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- Division of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir, Shuhama, Alusteng, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India
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- Division of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir, Shuhama, Alusteng, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India
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Toker MB, Alcay S, Gokce E, Ustuner B. Cryopreservation of ram semen with antioxidant supplemented soybean lecithin-based extenders and impacts on incubation resilience. Cryobiology 2016; 72:205-9. [PMID: 27157891 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2016.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2016] [Revised: 04/22/2016] [Accepted: 05/02/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The scope of this study was investigation the affects of various antioxidants on 1% soybean lecithin-based semen extenders for ram semen cryopreservation. Ejaculates, collected via electrically stimulated ejaculation, that have a thick consistency, rapid wave motion (3-5 on a 0-5 scale) and >75% initial motility were pooled. The pooled samples were split into four equal aliquots as 5 mM Methionine, 5 mM Cysteamine, 1 mM Cysteine and a sample of antioxidant-free control group. Each sample group was diluted to a ratio of 1/5 (semen/extender, v/v) as final concentration and two step dilution method was used for cryopreservation. Extender groups were assessed for sperm motility, plasma membrane functional integrity using hypoosmotic swelling test (HOST), damaged acrosome using FITC-Pisum sativum agglutinin (PSA-FITC) and DNA integrity using terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick-end labeling (TUNEL). Semen samples also incubated for 6 h in humidified air with 5% CO2 at 39 °C to evaluate post-thaw incubation resilience of semen characteristics. The results showed that freezing and thawing procedures had negative effects on motility (P < 0.05), plasma membrane integrity (P < 0.05) and acrosomal integrity (P < 0.05). After 6 h of incubation time, the Cysteine supplemented extender group yielded significantly higher results than other extender groups in terms of spermatological parameters. Furthermore MDA levels in the antioxidant groups were lower than control group (P < 0.05). Nevertheless, there were no significant differences among antioxidant groups.
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- M Berk Toker
- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Uludag University, Gorukle, Bursa, 16059, Turkey.
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Uludag University, Gorukle, Bursa, 16059, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Uludag University, Gorukle, Bursa, 16059, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Uludag University, Gorukle, Bursa, 16059, Turkey
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Alcay S, Gokce E, Toker MB, Onder NT, Ustuner B, Uzabacı E, Gul Z, Cavus S. Freeze-dried egg yolk based extenders containing various antioxidants improve post-thawing quality and incubation resilience of goat spermatozoa. Cryobiology 2016; 72:269-73. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2016.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2016] [Revised: 03/17/2016] [Accepted: 03/21/2016] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Shafiei M, Forouzanfar M, Hosseini SM, Nasr Esfahani MH. The effect of superoxide dismutase mimetic and catalase on the quality of postthawed goat semen. Theriogenology 2015; 83:1321-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2015.01.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2014] [Revised: 01/07/2015] [Accepted: 01/17/2015] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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Mata-Campuzano M, Álvarez-Rodríguez M, Álvarez M, Tamayo-Canul J, Anel L, de Paz P, Martínez-Pastor F. Post-thawing quality and incubation resilience of cryopreserved ram spermatozoa are affected by antioxidant supplementation and choice of extender. Theriogenology 2015; 83:520-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2014.10.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2014] [Revised: 10/09/2014] [Accepted: 10/11/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Ghadimi V, Zhandi M, Towhidi A, Shehab-El-Deen MAMM, Nouri H. Positive Effect of Manganese (III) Meso-Tetrakis (4-Benzoic Acid) Porphyrin on Stallion Spermatozoa During Storage in Cool Condition. J Equine Vet Sci 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2014.09.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Santiani A, Evangelista S, Sepúlveda N, Risopatrón J, Villegas J, Sánchez R. Addition of superoxide dismutase mimics during cooling process prevents oxidative stress and improves semen quality parameters in frozen/thawed ram spermatozoa. Theriogenology 2014; 82:884-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2014.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2013] [Revised: 06/30/2014] [Accepted: 07/01/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Motlagh MK, Sharafi M, Zhandi M, Mohammadi-Sangcheshmeh A, Shakeri M, Soleimani M, Zeinoaldini S. Antioxidant effect of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) extract in soybean lecithin-based semen extender following freeze-thawing process of ram sperm. Cryobiology 2014; 69:217-22. [PMID: 25050864 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2014.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2014] [Revised: 06/30/2014] [Accepted: 07/02/2014] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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The aim of current study was to evaluate effect of rosemary aqueous extract on post-thawed ram sperm quality in a soybean lecithin-based (SL) extender. Ram semen samples were obtained, extended with SL extender and supplemented with 0% (SL-R0), 2% (SL-R2), 4% (SL-R4), 6% (SL-R6), and 8% (SL-R8) rosemary aqueous extract. Following equilibration, the straws were frozen, and then plunged into the liquid nitrogen. After thawing, sperm motility and velocity parameters, plasma membrane functionality, viability, acrosomal and capacitation status were evaluated. Membrane lipid peroxidation was also analyzed through the malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration. Our results showed that SL-R4 and SL-R6 groups resulted in higher (p < 0.05) percentages of total motility, progressive motility, and plasma membrane functionality, as compared with other groups. Highest (p < 0.05) viable and lowest (p < 0.05) dead spermatozoa were observed in SL-R6 group compared to the other groups. The acrosomal and capacitation status were not affected (p > 0.05) by different levels of rosemary aqueous extract. Lower (p < 0.05) MDA concentration has been observed in SL-R4 and SL-R6 groups. The results of this study demonstrate that supplementation of SL extender with rosemary aqueous extract influences post-thawed ram sperm quality in a dose dependent manner.
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- Mahdi Khodaei Motlagh
- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Arak University, Arak 38156-8-8349, Iran
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- Department of Poultry Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran.
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- Department of Animal and Poultry Science, College of Aburaihan, University of Tehran, Pakdasht, Tehran, Iran; Department of Transgenic Animal Science, Stem Cell Technology Research Center, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Transgenic Animal Science, Stem Cell Technology Research Center, Tehran, Iran; Department of Hematology, Faculty of Medical Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran
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Bateni Z, Azadi L, Tavalaee M, Kiani-Esfahani A, Fazilati M, Nasr-Esfahani MH. Addition of Tempol in semen cryopreservation medium improves the post-thaw sperm function. Syst Biol Reprod Med 2014; 60:245-50. [DOI: 10.3109/19396368.2014.897773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Sperm characteristics and heterologous in vitro fertilisation capacity of Iberian ibex (Capra pyrenaica) epididymal sperm, frozen in the presence of the enzymatic antioxidant catalase. Cryobiology 2014; 68:389-94. [PMID: 24699464 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2014.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2013] [Revised: 02/03/2014] [Accepted: 03/19/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The aim of this work was to evaluate the protective effect of catalase (CAT) on frozen/thawed ibex epididymal sperm recovered post mortem, and to detect any harmful effect this might have on sperm fertilisation capacity. Epididymal spermatozoa were diluted using a Tris-citric acid-glucose medium (TCG) composed of 3.8% Tris (w/v), 2.2% citric acid (w/v), 0.6% glucose (w/v), 5% glycerol (v/v), and 6% egg yolk (v/v). Sperm masses from the right epididymis were diluted with TCG medium, while those from the left were diluted with TCG medium supplemented with 200IU/mL CAT. Heterologous in vitro fertilisation (IVF) was used to assess the fertilisation capacity of this sperm. The addition of CAT to the extender did not improve frozen/thawed sperm variables. Moreover, a reduced fertilisation capacity was detected: sperm diluted with TCG provided 25.5% 2PN zygotes, while just 13.2% was recorded for that diluted with TCG-CAT (P<0.01). The percentage of cleaved embryos at 48hpi was higher (P<0.01) with the TCG sperm than with the TCG-CAT sperm (16.7% vs. 7.6%). The use of 200IU/mL CAT as an additive cannot, therefore, be recommended for the preservation of ibex epididymal sperm. Other antioxidants should, however, be tested in both this and related wild mountain ungulates.
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Forouzanfar M, Abid A, Hosseini SM, Hajian M, Nasr Esfahani MH. Supplementation of sperm cryopreservation media with cell permeable superoxide dismutase mimetic agent (MnTE) improves goat blastocyst formation. Cryobiology 2013; 67:394-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2013.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2013] [Revised: 08/15/2013] [Accepted: 08/15/2013] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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