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Aramli MS, Sarvi Moghanlou K, Pourahad Anzabi M. A brief review of the methodology and cryoprotectants in selected fish and mammalian species. Reprod Domest Anim 2024; 59:e14575. [PMID: 38715442 DOI: 10.1111/rda.14575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024]
Abstract
Cryopreservation is a valuable technique used to assist in the genetic improvement of cultured stocks and provide a continuous supply of good-quality semen for artificial insemination. Conserving semen by cryopreservation serves several purposes (e.g. artificial reproductive technologies and species conservation) and is also used in the clinical treatment of human infertility. However, the lifespan of cryopreserved semen is influenced by a range of factors, including storage temperature, cooling rate, chemical composition of the extender, the concentration of cryoprotectant, reactive oxygen species, seminal plasma composition and hygienic control. The choice of cryoprotectant is a vital factor underlying the success of animal semen cryopreservation. In this regard, extensive research has been carried out on various cryoprotectants, such as egg yolk, dimethyl sulfoxide, methanol, ethylene glycol and dimethylacetamide. Recent studies have also described the use of a range of new cryoprotectants for cryopreservation, including compounds of plant origin (soy), amino acids, antifreeze proteins, carbohydrates and cyclodextrins. Moreover, semen cryopreservation and storage require the use of liquid nitrogen or ultralow refrigeration methods for both long- and short-term storage. This review summarizes the general methods used for freezing semen and discusses the use of traditional and newly emerging cryoprotectants (permeable and non-permeable) for the cryopreservation of semen in selected fish and mammalian species.
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Bernáth G, Csorbai B, Nagy B, Csókás E, Molnár J, Bartucz T, Láng ZL, Gyurcsák M, Hegyi Á, Kobolák J, Griffitts JD, Ferincz Á, Urbányi B, Bokor Z. The investigation of post-thaw chilled storage and the applicability of large-scale cryopreservation in chub (Squalius cephalus) sperm. Cryobiology 2023; 113:104588. [PMID: 37813176 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2023.104588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
Abstract
Chub (reophillic cyprinids) is one of the most sensitive bioindicator fish of environmental changes following anthropogenic activities. The improvement of different biotechnological procedures could help support its conservation and strengthen the natural populations. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of two different hormonal agents (carp pituitary extract and Ovopel™) on various motility parameters (pMOT-%, DAP-μm, VCL μm s-1, VSL-μm s-1, LIN-%, ALH-μm, BCF-Hz) of fresh and cryopreserved/thawed sperm (stored at 4 °C for 6 h). Additionally, we sought to develop a novel, large-scale cryopreservation method for chub sperm, assessing freezing methods (Styrofoam box and a controlled-rate freezer) and different containers (0.5, 5 mL straw and 4 mL cryotube) for sperm cryopreservation. The results of this study indicated no difference between the carp pituitary extract and Ovopel treated groups in either the fresh or frozen/thawed sperm (at 0, 3, 6, hour post thawing, P = 0.4351). In contrast, the quality of the thawed chub sperm was negatively affected after 3 h chilled storage in both hormonal treatments (P = 0.0036, P < 0.0001). When assessing the motility parameters of the sperm between the 5 mL straw and 4 mL cryotube groups cryopreserved in a Styrofoam Box, no difference was observed (P = 0.103). Additionally, sperm loaded in 4 mL cryotubes showed no difference in motility when cryopreserved with either the Styrofoam box or controlled-rate freezer methods (P = 0.109). A similar hatching rate was observed in sperm preserved using the Styrofoam box (35 ± 7 %) and controlled rate freezer (25 ± 9 %) methods (P = 0.300). In a second fertilization trial, hatching rate was similar between control (72 ± 19 %) and cryopreserved (4 mL cryotube and Styrofoam box, 61 ± 5 %) groups. (P = 0.257). Based on our findings and its standard features (less species specific, precise dose calculation), Ovopel can be a good candidate for the stimulation of spermiation in chub sperm prior to cryopreservation. Furthermore, our study presents a novel and applicable method for the large-scale cryopreservation of chub sperm.
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Affiliation(s)
- G Bernáth
- Department of Aquaculture, Institute for Aquaculture and Environmental Safety, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, H-2100, Gödöllő, Hungary.
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- Department of Aquaculture, Institute for Aquaculture and Environmental Safety, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, H-2100, Gödöllő, Hungary
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- Department of Aquaculture, Institute for Aquaculture and Environmental Safety, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, H-2100, Gödöllő, Hungary
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- Department of Aquaculture, Institute for Aquaculture and Environmental Safety, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, H-2100, Gödöllő, Hungary
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- Department of Aquaculture, Institute for Aquaculture and Environmental Safety, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, H-2100, Gödöllő, Hungary
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- Department of Aquaculture, Institute for Aquaculture and Environmental Safety, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, H-2100, Gödöllő, Hungary
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- Department of Aquaculture, Institute for Aquaculture and Environmental Safety, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, H-2100, Gödöllő, Hungary
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- Department of Aquaculture, Institute for Aquaculture and Environmental Safety, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, H-2100, Gödöllő, Hungary
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- Department of Aquaculture, Institute for Aquaculture and Environmental Safety, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, H-2100, Gödöllő, Hungary
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- Department of Aquaculture, Institute for Aquaculture and Environmental Safety, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, H-2100, Gödöllő, Hungary
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- Department of Environmental Toxicology, Institute for Aquaculture and Environmental Safety, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, H-2100, Gödöllő, Hungary
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- Department of Freshwater Fish Ecology, Institute for Aquaculture and Environmental Safety, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, H- 2484, Agárd, Hungary
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- Department of Aquaculture, Institute for Aquaculture and Environmental Safety, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, H-2100, Gödöllő, Hungary
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- Department of Aquaculture, Institute for Aquaculture and Environmental Safety, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, H-2100, Gödöllő, Hungary
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Bokor Z, Láng ZL, Várkonyi L, Fodor F, Nagy B, Csókás E, Molnár J, Csorbai B, Csenki-Bakos Z, Ivánovics B, Griffitts JD, Urbányi B, Bernáth G. The growth performance of pond-reared common carp (Cyprinus carpio) larvae propagated using cryopreserved sperm. FISH PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY 2023:10.1007/s10695-023-01245-x. [PMID: 37787908 DOI: 10.1007/s10695-023-01245-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
Abstract
The aim of our study was to determine the efficacy of utilizing cryopreserved common carp sperm (in comparison to fresh sperm) for propagation at a Hungarian aquaculture facility. The sperm was frozen in 5 mL straws using an extender method that was previously tested in common carp. Sperm motility was monitored using a computer-assisted sperm analysis system. The hatching and malformation rates among the specimens were recorded before the stocking of larvae in both groups. The growth (body weight, total length) and survival rates of the fish were measured during the pre-nursing (from May to June: between 1 and 26 days post hatching) and grow-out periods (from June to October: between 26 and 105 days post hatching) of the same year. The fresh sperm, which was collected and pooled prior to fertilization, showed high MOT (97%), pMOT (92%), VCL (106 µm s-1), LIN (75%), and ALH (1.84 µm). Prior to the fertilization trial of the cryopreserved sperm, low MOT (34%), pMOT (14%), and VCL (61 µm s-1) values were observed in frozen-thawed sperm. A significantly higher hatching rate was measured in the fresh sperm group (87%) when compared to the cryopreserved sperm group (42%). No significant difference in the overall malformation rate was observed in larvae originating from either the fresh or frozen sperm. A significant difference between the two test groups was observed in the incidence of deformed tails (fresh: 20%, cryopreserved: 55%). Except for one sampling period, no significant difference in the body weight and total length of the fish larvae was found between the two groups throughout the pre-nursing and grow-out periods. A significantly higher larvae survival rate was noted in the fresh sperm (72%) as compared to the cryopreserved group (43%) by the end of the pre-nursing stage. However, no significant difference in survival rate was observed for the cryopreserved sperm (96%) in comparison to the fresh sperm (95%) by the end of the grow-out stage. The results of this study showed, for the first time in large-scale pond culturing, an equal growth and viability in larvae propagated from cryopreserved sperm when compared to fresh sperm (despite the limited available rearing ponds provided by the commercial company).
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Grants
- MGEF/20-3/2021 Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture
- MGEF/20-3/2021 Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture
- MGEF/20-3/2021 Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture
- MGEF/20-3/2021 Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture
- MGEF/20-3/2021 Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture
- MGEF/20-3/2021 Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture
- MGEF/20-3/2021 Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture
- MGEF/20-3/2021 Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture
- MGEF/20-3/2021 Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture
- MGEF/20-3/2021 Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture
- MGEF/20-3/2021 Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture
- MGEF/20-3/2021 Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture
- MGEF/20-3/2021 Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture
- TKP2020-NKA-16 Ministry of Innovation and Technology, Thematic Excellence Programme 2020, National Challenges Subprogramme
- TKP2020-NKA-16 Ministry of Innovation and Technology, Thematic Excellence Programme 2020, National Challenges Subprogramme
- TKP2020-NKA-16 Ministry of Innovation and Technology, Thematic Excellence Programme 2020, National Challenges Subprogramme
- TKP2020-NKA-16 Ministry of Innovation and Technology, Thematic Excellence Programme 2020, National Challenges Subprogramme
- TKP2020-NKA-16 Ministry of Innovation and Technology, Thematic Excellence Programme 2020, National Challenges Subprogramme
- TKP2020-NKA-16 Ministry of Innovation and Technology, Thematic Excellence Programme 2020, National Challenges Subprogramme
- TKP2020-NKA-16 Ministry of Innovation and Technology, Thematic Excellence Programme 2020, National Challenges Subprogramme
- TKP2020-NKA-16 Ministry of Innovation and Technology, Thematic Excellence Programme 2020, National Challenges Subprogramme
- TKP2020-NKA-16 Ministry of Innovation and Technology, Thematic Excellence Programme 2020, National Challenges Subprogramme
- TKP2020-NKA-16 Ministry of Innovation and Technology, Thematic Excellence Programme 2020, National Challenges Subprogramme
- TKP2020-NKA-16 Ministry of Innovation and Technology, Thematic Excellence Programme 2020, National Challenges Subprogramme
- GINOP-2.3.2-15-2016-00004 National Research, Development and Innovation Office
- GINOP-2.3.2-15-2016-00004 National Research, Development and Innovation Office
- GINOP-2.3.2-15-2016-00004 National Research, Development and Innovation Office
- GINOP-2.3.2-15-2016-00004 National Research, Development and Innovation Office
- GINOP-2.3.2-15-2016-00004 National Research, Development and Innovation Office
- GINOP-2.3.2-15-2016-00004 National Research, Development and Innovation Office
- GINOP-2.3.2-15-2016-00004 National Research, Development and Innovation Office
- GINOP-2.3.2-15-2016-00004 National Research, Development and Innovation Office
- GINOP-2.3.2-15-2016-00004 National Research, Development and Innovation Office
- GINOP-2.3.2-15-2016-00004 National Research, Development and Innovation Office
- GINOP-2.3.2-15-2016-00004 National Research, Development and Innovation Office
- GINOP-2.3.2-15-2016-00004 National Research, Development and Innovation Office
- GINOP-2.3.2-15-2016-00004 National Research, Development and Innovation Office
- ÚNKP-22-3 New National Excellence Program of the Ministry for Culture and Innovation, National Research, Development and Innovation Fund
- ÚNKP-22-3 New National Excellence Program of the Ministry for Culture and Innovation, National Research, Development and Innovation Fund
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Affiliation(s)
- Zoltán Bokor
- Department of Aquaculture, Institute for Aquaculture and Environmental Safety, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 2100, Godollo, Hungary
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- Department of Aquaculture, Institute for Aquaculture and Environmental Safety, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 2100, Godollo, Hungary
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- Department of Aquaculture, Institute for Aquaculture and Environmental Safety, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 2100, Godollo, Hungary
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- Balaton Fish Management Non-Profit Ltd, Horgony U. 1., 8600, Siofok, Hungary
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- Department of Aquaculture, Institute for Aquaculture and Environmental Safety, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 2100, Godollo, Hungary
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- Department of Aquaculture, Institute for Aquaculture and Environmental Safety, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 2100, Godollo, Hungary
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- Department of Aquaculture, Institute for Aquaculture and Environmental Safety, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 2100, Godollo, Hungary
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- Department of Aquaculture, Institute for Aquaculture and Environmental Safety, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 2100, Godollo, Hungary
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- Department of Environmental Toxicology, Institute for Aquaculture and Environmental Safety, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 2100, Godollo, Hungary
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- Department of Environmental Toxicology, Institute for Aquaculture and Environmental Safety, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 2100, Godollo, Hungary
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- Department of Environmental Toxicology, Institute for Aquaculture and Environmental Safety, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 2100, Godollo, Hungary
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- Department of Aquaculture, Institute for Aquaculture and Environmental Safety, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 2100, Godollo, Hungary
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- Department of Aquaculture, Institute for Aquaculture and Environmental Safety, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 2100, Godollo, Hungary.
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Yang S, Guan J, Hua Y. Optimization of sperm cryopreservation protocol for Basa catfish (Pangasius bocourti). Cryobiology 2023:S0011-2240(23)00030-5. [PMID: 37031756 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2023.04.001] [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: 10/30/2022] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023]
Abstract
The aim of this study was to optimize a sperm cryopreservation protocol for Basa catfish (Pangasius bocourti). Key factors for the efficiency of cryopreservation, including cryoprotectants, thawing conditions, equilibration times, dilution ratios and freezing methods, were investigated. The suitable time for post-thaw storage as well as pre-freezing cool storage was also examined. Five cryoprotectants (dimethyl sulfoxide, Me2SO; dimethylformamide, DMF; ethylene glycol, EG; propylene glycol, PG; N-methylacetamide, MA) at different final concentrations (5, 10 and 15%) were tested, 10% PG provided the best cryoprotective effect. Thawing temperature at 30-40 °C yielded significantly higher post-thaw motility than 20, 25, 50 or 60 °C. No obvious effect on sperm motility was detected either in equilibrated or thawed samples during a 2-h equilibration. Regarding dilution ratio (semen/cryomedium, v/v), percentage of motile spermatozoa was significantly higher at ratios of 2:1, 1:1 and 1:3 than those with higher ratios (1:5, 1:7 and 1:9). Thawed sperm was sensitive to post-thaw storage, but no reduction in motility was detected within 30 min. Further evaluation of the effective pre-freezing storage time indicated that sperm in diluted form had more advantage in maintaining its freezability, which could be chilled for 24 h before freezing without compromising post-thaw sperm motility. P. bocourti sperm could be successfully cryopreserved with both a programmable freezer and the floating frame technique (frozen 5 or 7 cm above the surface of liquid nitrogen). Cryopreserved sperm (77.5 ± 5.1%) fertilization was not significantly different from fresh sperm (80.9 ± 4.7%) at the ratio of 2 × 105 spermatozoa per egg. Our results provided more detailed suitable conditions for P. bocourti sperm cryopreservation than previous studies. Standardizing the cryopreservation protocol and storage time would be helpful in facilitating artificial reproduction in this species.
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- Sen Yang
- College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University (Yangjiang Campus), Yangjiang, 529500, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University (Yangjiang Campus), Yangjiang, 529500, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University (Yangjiang Campus), Yangjiang, 529500, China.
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