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Nejadali Chaleshtari S, Amini E, Baniasadi F, Tavana S, Ghalamboran M. Oocyte maturation, fertilization, and embryo development in vitro by green and chemical iron oxide nanoparticles: a comparative study. Sci Rep 2024; 14:14157. [PMID: 38898126 PMCID: PMC11187103 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-65121-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Oxidative stress is considered one of the main challenges for in vitro maturation (IVM) and makes assisted reproductive technology (ART), including IVF and embryonic development less effective. Reducing free radicals via biocompatible nanoparticles (NPs) is one of the most promising approaches for developing IVM. We investigated the comparative effect of green and chemically synthesized iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) with an aqueous extract of date palm pollen (DPP) on oocyte parameters related to the IVM process. To this end, IONPs were synthesized by chemical (Ch-IONPs) and green methods (G-IONPs using DPP) and characterized. The mature oocyte quality of the Ch-IONPs and G-IONPs groups was evaluated by JC1 and Hoechst staining, Annexin V-FITC-Propidium Iodide, 2', 7'-dichlorofluorescein diacetate, and dihydroethidium staining compared to the control group. Eventually, the mature oocytes were fertilized, promoted to blastocysts (BL), and evaluated in vitro. Compared with the control and G-IONPs groups, the Ch-IONPs-treated group produced more hydrogen peroxide and oxygen radicals. Compared with the Ch-IONPs group, the fertilization rate in the G-IONPs and control groups increased significantly. Finally, the G-IONPs and control groups exhibited a significant increase in the 2PN, 2-cell, 4-cell, 8-cell, compacted morula (CM), and BL rates compared with the Ch-IONPs group. Green synthesis of IONPs can reduce the toxicity of chemical IONPs during the IVM process. It can be concluded that G-IONPs encased with DPP compounds have the potential to protect against exogenous reactive oxygen species (ROS) production in an IVM medium, which can have a crucial effect on oocyte maturation and fertilization efficiency.
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- Shamim Nejadali Chaleshtari
- Department of Animal Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Embryology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Animal Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Embryology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Embryology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.
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- Plant Sciences and Biotechnology Department, Life Sciences and Biotechnology School, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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García‐Vázquez FA, Garrappa G, Luongo C, Hamze JG, Caballero M, Marco‐Jiménez F, Vicente Antón JS, Molina‐Cuberos GJ, Jiménez‐Movilla M. Magnetic-Assisted Control of Eggs and Embryos via Zona Pellucida-Linked Nanoparticles. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2306901. [PMID: 38447155 PMCID: PMC11095233 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202306901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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Eggs and embryo manipulation is an important biotechnological challenge to enable positioning, entrapment, and selection of reproductive cells to advance into a new era of nature-like assisted reproductive technologies. Oviductin (OVGP1) is an abundant protein in the oviduct that binds reversibly to the zona pellucida, an extracellular matrix that surrounds eggs and embryos. Here, the study reports a new method coupling OVGP1 to magnetic nanoparticles (NP) forming a complex (NPOv). NPOv specifically surrounds eggs and embryos in a reversible manner. Eggs/embryos bound to NPOv can be moved or retained when subjected to a magnetic force, and interestingly only mature-competent eggs are attracted. This procedure is compatible with normal development following gametes function, in vitro fertilization, embryo development and resulting in the birth of healthy offspring. The results provide in vitro proof-of-concept that eggs and embryos can be precisely guided in the absence of physical contact by the use of magnets.
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- Francisco Alberto García‐Vázquez
- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Veterinaria, Campus de Excelencia Mare NostrumUniversidad de MurciaMurcia30100Spain
- Instituto Murciano de Investigación Biosanitaria (IMIB‐Arrixaca)Murcia30120Spain
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Veterinaria, Campus de Excelencia Mare NostrumUniversidad de MurciaMurcia30100Spain
- Departamento de Biología Celular e Histología, Facultad de Medicina y Enfermería, Campus de Excelencia Mare NostrumUniversidad de MurciaMurcia30120Spain
- Insitituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA)RafaelaSanta Fe2300Argentina
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Veterinaria, Campus de Excelencia Mare NostrumUniversidad de MurciaMurcia30100Spain
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- Instituto Murciano de Investigación Biosanitaria (IMIB‐Arrixaca)Murcia30120Spain
- Departamento de Biología Celular e Histología, Facultad de Medicina y Enfermería, Campus de Excelencia Mare NostrumUniversidad de MurciaMurcia30120Spain
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Veterinaria, Campus de Excelencia Mare NostrumUniversidad de MurciaMurcia30100Spain
- Departamento de Biología Celular e Histología, Facultad de Medicina y Enfermería, Campus de Excelencia Mare NostrumUniversidad de MurciaMurcia30120Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología AnimalUniversitat Politècnica de ValènciaValencia46022Spain
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- Departamento de Electromagnetismo y Electrónica, Facultad de QuímicaUniversidad de MurciaMurcia30100Spain
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- Instituto Murciano de Investigación Biosanitaria (IMIB‐Arrixaca)Murcia30120Spain
- Departamento de Biología Celular e Histología, Facultad de Medicina y Enfermería, Campus de Excelencia Mare NostrumUniversidad de MurciaMurcia30120Spain
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Davis EH, Jones C, Coward K. Rethinking the application of nanoparticles in women's reproductive health and assisted reproduction. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2024. [PMID: 38686941 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2023-0346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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Nanoparticles and nanotechnology may present opportunities to revolutionize the prevention, treatment and diagnosis of a range of reproductive health conditions in women. These technologies are also used to improve outcomes of assisted reproductive technology. We highlight a range of these potential clinical uses of nanoparticles for polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, uterine fibroids and sexually transmitted infections, considering in vitro and in vivo studies along with clinical trials. In addition, we discuss applications of nanoparticles in assisted reproductive technology, including sperm loading, gamete and embryo preservation and preventing preterm birth. Finally, we present some of the concerns associated with the medical use of nanoparticles, identifying routes for further exploration before nanoparticles can be applied to women's reproductive health in the clinic.
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- Emily Hs Davis
- Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Women's Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU, United Kingdom
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- Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Women's Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU, United Kingdom
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- Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Women's Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU, United Kingdom
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Pargoo SS, Baniasadi F, Jasemi VSK, Hajiaghalou S, Gharanfoli M, Fathi R. Effect of Moderate Static Magnetic Fields on Mice Oocyte Vitrification: Calcium-Related Genes Expression. Biopreserv Biobank 2024. [PMID: 38527284 DOI: 10.1089/bio.2022.0200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/27/2024] Open
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The ability to cryopreserve oocytes without ultrastructural injury has been a concern in the development and use of methods to preserve female reproduction. The stability of the cell membrane must be preserved to reduce the damage caused by ice crystals during vitrification. One approach that has been explored is the use of static magnetic fields (SMFs), which are believed to influence cell membrane stability. In this study, the in vitro effects of SMF that range between 20-80 mT on the vitrification of mice germinal vesicle (GV) oocytes were studied. The viability and mitochondrial (Mt) membrane potential of both vitrified and nonvitrified oocytes were assessed using Trypan blue and JC1 staining. The high in vitro maturation (IVM) rate and high Mt membrane potential in metaphase II (MII) oocytes were taken into account to determine the optimal magnetic field intensity, that is, 20 mT. None of the SMF conditions resulted in intact spindles in MII oocytes. The study also explored the expression of store-operated calcium entry (Stim1, Orai1, and Ip3r) and meiosis resumption (Ccnb, Cdk) genes in GV and MII oocytes of both vitrified and control groups. The results show that the expressions of Orai1 and Ccnb genes in Vit-MII-SMF oocytes were considerably increased. However, no significant difference in Stim1 expression was observed between the groups. The Vit-MII-SMF group exhibited a significantly higher Ccnb expression compared to other groups. In vitro fertilization (IVF) was performed to evaluate the 2 pronuclear (2PN) rates. The findings demonstrated that using 20 mT SMF improved 2PN rates compared to the nonvitrified groups. This study provides a deeper understanding of the effects of moderate SMF and vitrification on the expression of calcium channel genes in GV and MII oocytes. The results suggest that applying a 20 mT SMF can help prevent cryoinjury and enhance the characteristics of vitrified-warmed oocytes.
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- Sara Soleimani Pargoo
- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences and Advanced Technologies in Biology, University of Science and Culture, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Embryology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Embryology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Embryology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Embryology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences and Advanced Technologies in Biology, University of Science and Culture, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Embryology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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Hai G, Bai J, Liu Y, Li J, Liu A, Wang J, Liu Q, Liu W, Wan P, Fu X. Superior performance of biocomposite nanoparticles PLGA-RES in protecting oocytes against vitrification stimuli. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1376205. [PMID: 38529403 PMCID: PMC10961424 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1376205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024] Open
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Irreversible cryogenic damage caused by oocyte vitrification limits its widespread use in female fertility preservation. In recent years, nanoparticles (NPs) have gained great attention as potential alternatives in protecting oocytes against cryoinjuries. In this paper, a novel composite nanoparticle, poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid)-resveratrol (PLGA-RES) was designed to improve the biocompatibility and sustained release properties by encapsulating natural antioxidant RES into PLGA NPs. Firstly, biotoxicity and oxidation resistance of PLGA-RES were determined, and the results showed that PLGA-RES had nontoxic effect on oocyte survival during in vitro maturation (IVM) (97.08% ± 0.24% vs. 98.89% ± 1.11%, p > 0.05). Notably, PLGA-RES even increased maturation (65.10% ± 4.11% vs. 52.85% ± 2.87%, p < 0.05) and blastocyst rate (56.13% ± 1.36% vs. 40.91% ± 5.85%, p < 0.05). Moreover, the reduced reactive oxygen species (ROS) level (13.49 ± 2.30 vs. 34.07 ± 3.30, p < 0.01), increased glutathione (GSH) (44.13 ± 1.57 vs. 37.62 ± 1.79, p < 0.01) and elevated mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) levels (43.10 ± 1.81 vs. 28.52 ± 1.25, p < 0.01) were observed in oocytes treated with PLGA-RES when compared with that of the control group. Subsequently, the role of PLGA-RES played in oocytes during vitrification was systematically evaluated. The results showed that the addition of PLGA-RES during vitrification and thawing significantly improved the survival rate (80.42% ± 1.97% vs. 75.37% ± 1.3%, p < 0.05). Meanwhile, increased GSH (15.09 ± 0.86 vs. 14.51 ± 0.78, p < 0.01) and mitochondrial membrane potential (22.56 ± 3.15 vs. 6.79 ± 0.60, p < 0.01), decreased reactive oxygen species levels (52.11 ± 2.95 vs. 75.41 ± 7.23, p < 0.05) and reduced mitochondrial abnormality distribution rate (25.00% ± 0.29% vs. 33.33% ± 1.15%, p < 0.01) were assessed in vitrified MII oocytes treated with PLGA-RES. Furthermore, transcriptomic analyses demonstrated that PLGA-RES participated in endocytosis and PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway regulation, which was verified by the rescued expression of ARRB2 and ULK3 protein after PLGA-RES treatment. In conclusion, PLGA-RES exhibited potent antioxidant activity, and could be used as an efficacious strategy to improve the quality of vitrified oocytes.
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- Guiping Hai
- College of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Ürümqi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Sheep Genetic Improvement and Healthy Breeding, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Sciences, Shihezi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Sheep Genetic Improvement and Healthy Breeding, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Sciences, Shihezi, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Reproductive Medical Center, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of the MARA, Beijing Key Laboratory for Animal Genetic Improvement, State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Sheep Genetic Improvement and Healthy Breeding, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Sciences, Shihezi, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of the MARA, Beijing Key Laboratory for Animal Genetic Improvement, State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- College of Animal Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Ürümqi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Sheep Genetic Improvement and Healthy Breeding, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Sciences, Shihezi, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of the MARA, Beijing Key Laboratory for Animal Genetic Improvement, State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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Zhu Y, Liu H, Zheng L, Luo Y, Zhou G, Li J, Hou Y, Fu X. Vitrification of Mammalian Oocytes: Recent Studies on Mitochondrial Dysfunction. Biopreserv Biobank 2024. [PMID: 38227396 DOI: 10.1089/bio.2023.0062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2024] Open
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Vitrification of reproductive cells is definitely essential and integral in animal breeding, as well as in assisted reproduction. However, issues accompanied with this technology such as decreased oocyte competency and relatively low embryo survival rates appear to be a tough conundrum that has long perplexed us. As significant organelles in cell metabolism, mitochondria play pivotal roles in numerous pathways. Nonetheless, extensive evidence has demonstrated that vitrification can seriously impair mitochondrial function in mammalian oocytes. Thus, in this article, we summarize the current progress in oocyte vitrification and particularly outline the common mitochondrial abnormalities alongside subsequent injury cascades seen in mammalian oocytes following vitrification. Based on existing literature, we tentatively come up with the potential mechanisms related to mitochondrial dysfunction and generalize efficacious ways which have been recommended to restore mitochondrial function.
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- Yixiao Zhu
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of the MARA, National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Beijing Key Laboratory for Animal Genetic Improvement, State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of the MARA, National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Beijing Key Laboratory for Animal Genetic Improvement, State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of the MARA, National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Beijing Key Laboratory for Animal Genetic Improvement, State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of the MARA, National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Beijing Key Laboratory for Animal Genetic Improvement, State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Reproductive Medical Center, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of the MARA, National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Beijing Key Laboratory for Animal Genetic Improvement, State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, P. R. China
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Andone BA, Handrea-Dragan IM, Botiz I, Boca S. State-of-the-art and future perspectives in infertility diagnosis: Conventional versus nanotechnology-based assays. NANOMEDICINE : NANOTECHNOLOGY, BIOLOGY, AND MEDICINE 2023; 54:102709. [PMID: 37717928 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2023.102709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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According to the latest World Health Organization statistics, around 50 to 80 million people worldwide suffer from infertility, amongst which male factors are responsible for around 20 to 30 % of all infertility cases while 50 % were attributed to the female ones. As it is becoming a recurrent health problem worldwide, clinicians require more accurate methods for the improvement of both diagnosis and treatment schemes. By emphasizing the potential use of innovative methods for the rapid identification of the infertility causes, this review presents the news from this dynamic domain and highlights the benefits brought by emerging research fields. A systematic description of the standard techniques used in clinical protocols for diagnosing infertility in both genders is firstly provided, followed by the presentation of more accurate and comprehensive nanotechnology-related analysis methods such as nanoscopic-resolution imaging, biosensing approaches and assays that employ nanomaterials in their design. Consequently, the implementation of nanotechnology related tools in clinical practice, as recently demonstrated in the selection of spermatozoa, the detection of key proteins in the fertilization process or the testing of DNA integrity or the evaluation of oocyte quality, might confer excellent advantages both for improving the assessment of infertility, and for the success of the fertilization process.
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- Bianca-Astrid Andone
- Interdisciplinary Research Institute in Bio-Nano-Sciences, Babes-Bolyai University, 42 T. Laurian Str., 400271 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; Faculty of Physics, Babes-Bolyai University, 1 M. Kogalniceanu Str., 400084 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Interdisciplinary Research Institute in Bio-Nano-Sciences, Babes-Bolyai University, 42 T. Laurian Str., 400271 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; Faculty of Physics, Babes-Bolyai University, 1 M. Kogalniceanu Str., 400084 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Interdisciplinary Research Institute in Bio-Nano-Sciences, Babes-Bolyai University, 42 T. Laurian Str., 400271 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Interdisciplinary Research Institute in Bio-Nano-Sciences, Babes-Bolyai University, 42 T. Laurian Str., 400271 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies, 67-103 Donat Str., 400293 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
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Wang W, Li W, Bu Y, Li X, Zhu W. Nano Freezing-Thawing of Atlantic Salmon Fillets: Impact on Thermodynamic and Quality Characteristics. Foods 2023; 12:2887. [PMID: 37569156 PMCID: PMC10417646 DOI: 10.3390/foods12152887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2023] [Revised: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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The presence of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) suppresses ice nucleation and growth during freezing and thawing. In this study, the effects of MNPs-assisted cryogenic freezing integrated with MNP-combined microwave thawing (NNMT) on the thermodynamic and quality changes of salmon fillets were investigated. Results have shown that NNMT raises Tg (glass transition temperature) and Tmax (transition temperature), thus improving the storage stability of salmon fillets. MNPs-assisted freezing and thawing treatment, especially NNMT treatment, significantly improved the water holding capacity, texture, color, and other quality characteristics of salmon fillets. In addition, the lipid and protein oxidation degrees of the NNMT treatment were the lowest, while the myofibrillar protein solubility of NNMT was the highest (87.28%). This study demonstrated that NNMT has minimal impact on the freezing-thawing quality of salmon fillets, making it a more suitable option for the preservation of aquatic foods.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Bohai University, No. 19, Keji Road, Jinzhou 121013, China; (W.W.); (W.L.); (Y.B.); (X.L.)
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Luo L, Zhou H, Wang S, Pang M, Zhang J, Hu Y, You J. The Application of Nanoparticle-Based Imaging and Phototherapy for Female Reproductive Organs Diseases. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2207694. [PMID: 37154216 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Various female reproductive disorders affect millions of women worldwide and bring many troubles to women's daily life. Let alone, gynecological cancer (such as ovarian cancer and cervical cancer) is a severe threat to most women's lives. Endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and other chronic diseases-induced pain have significantly harmed women's physical and mental health. Despite recent advances in the female reproductive field, the existing challenges are still enormous such as personalization of disease, difficulty in diagnosing early cancers, antibiotic resistance in infectious diseases, etc. To confront such challenges, nanoparticle-based imaging tools and phototherapies that offer minimally invasive detection and treatment of reproductive tract-associated pathologies are indispensable and innovative. Of late, several clinical trials have also been conducted using nanoparticles for the early detection of female reproductive tract infections and cancers, targeted drug delivery, and cellular therapeutics. However, these nanoparticle trials are still nascent due to the body's delicate and complex female reproductive system. The present review comprehensively focuses on emerging nanoparticle-based imaging and phototherapies applications, which hold enormous promise for improved early diagnosis and effective treatments of various female reproductive organ diseases.
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- Lihua Luo
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, P. R. China
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Saffari H, Hajiaghalou S, Hajari MA, Gourabi H, Fathi D, Fathi R. Design and fabrication of aspiration microfluidic channel for oocyte characterization. Talanta 2023; 254:124098. [PMID: 36462279 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2022.124098] [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: 09/25/2022] [Revised: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The development potential for oocytes can be predicted by their mechanical properties. One important parameter that is measured to calculate oocyte hardness is Cortical Tension (CT). In this work, for the first time, we present the design, simulation, and fabrication of a new aspiration microfluidic chip to measure the CT of oocytes and then predict their maturation capability in the Germinal Vesicle (GV) stage. This high-performance technique facilitates oocyte characterization and is a promising alternative to traditional methods such as MicroPipette Aspiration (MPA). The proposed technique involves considerably simpler operation, less specialized equipment, and less technical skill than MPA. The proposed microfluidic channel also promises faster measurements. It is shown that in order to completely continue the growth process of oocytes in GV stage, the CT should be in a certain range: very low or very high CTs lead to unsuccessful growth. The obtained results show that 79% of oocytes with the CT between 1.5 and 3 nN/μm reach the Metaphase II (MII) stage, whereas the growth for 78% of oocytes with the CT less than 1.5 nN/μm or higher than 3 nN/μm stops at the GV or Germinal Vesicle Break Down (GVBD) stages. Another property, kvis, that points to the viscous behavior of oocytes is also measured. It is seen that 80% of GV oocytes with the kvis values between 15 and 30 k Pa s/m reach the MII stage.
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- H Saffari
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University (TMU), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Embryology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cell Engineering, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Genetics, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University (TMU), Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Embryology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.
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Baniasadi F, Hajiaghalou S, Shahverdi A, Ghalamboran MR, Pirhajati V, Fathi R. The Beneficial Effects of Static Magnetic Field and Iron Oxide Nanoparticles on the Vitrification of Mature Mice Oocytes. Reprod Sci 2022:10.1007/s43032-022-01144-1. [PMID: 36562985 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-022-01144-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of static magnetic field (SMF) and nanoparticles (NPs) on the vitrification of cumulus-oocyte-complex (COC). To this end, the non-vitrified (nVit) and vitrified groups (Vit) that contain NPs, with or without SMF were labeled nVit_NPs, nVit_NPs_SMF, Vit_NPs, and Vit_NPs_SMF, respectively. The non-toxic dosages of NPs were first determined to be 0.008% w/v. The survival, apoptosis, and necrosis, mitochondrial activity, fertilization rate, subsequent-derived embryo development, and gene expressions were examined. The viability rates obtained by trypan blue and Anx-PI staining were meaningfully smaller in the Vit groups, compared to the nVit groups. The JC1 red/green signal ratios were reduced considerably in the Vit group, compared to the nVit. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) was performed to assess the entry of the NPs into the oocytes. TEM images showed that NPs were present in nVit_NPs, and Vit_NPs. Thereafter, the effects of NPs and SMF on in vitro fertilization (IVF) were examined. The difference in blastocyst rates between nVit and Vit_NPs_SMF groups was significant. Finally, Nanog, Cdx2, Oct4, and Sox2 genes were evaluated. There were substantial differences in Cdx2 gene expressions between the Vit_NPs and nVit groups. The expression of Nanog in Vit was significantly higher than those of the Vit_NPs, Vit_NPs_SMF, and nVit groups. The data presented here provide deeper insight into the application of iron oxide nanoparticles in COC vitrification. It appears that using SMF and supplemented CPA by NPs inhibits cryoinjury and promote the embryo development capacity of vitrified-warmed COCs.
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- F Baniasadi
- Department of Embryology, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Embryology, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Embryology, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran.,Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Embryology, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.
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Aloisi M, Rossi G, Colafarina S, Guido M, Cecconi S, Poma AMG. The Impact of Metal Nanoparticles on Female Reproductive System: Risks and Opportunities. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:13748. [PMID: 36360633 PMCID: PMC9655349 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192113748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 10/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Humans have always been exposed to tiny particles via dust storms, volcanic ash, and other natural processes, and our bodily systems are well adapted to protect us from these potentially harmful external agents. However, technological advancement has dramatically increased the production of nanometer-sized particles or nanoparticles (NPs), and many epidemiological studies have confirmed a correlation between NP exposure and the onset of cardiovascular diseases and various cancers. Among the adverse effects on human health, in recent years, potential hazards of nanomaterials on female reproductive organs have received increasing concern. Several animal and human studies have shown that NPs can translocate to the ovary, uterus, and placenta, thus negatively impacting female reproductive potential and fetal health. However, NPs are increasingly being used for therapeutic purposes as tools capable of modifying the natural history of degenerative diseases. Here we briefly summarize the toxic effects of few but widely diffused NPs on female fertility and also the use of nanotechnologies as a new molecular approach for either specific pathological conditions, such as ovarian cancer and infertility, or the cryopreservation of gametes and embryos.
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Choi HW, Jang H. Application of Nanoparticles and Melatonin for Cryopreservation of Gametes and Embryos. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2022; 44:4028-4044. [PMID: 36135188 PMCID: PMC9497981 DOI: 10.3390/cimb44090276] [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: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Cryopreservation of gametes and embryos, a technique widely applied in human infertility clinics and to preserve desirable genetic traits of livestock, has been developed over 30 years as a component of the artificial insemination process. A number of researchers have conducted studies to reduce cell toxicity during cryopreservation using adjuvants leading to higher gamete and embryo survival rates. Melatonin and Nanoparticles are novel cryoprotectants and recent studies have investigated their properties such as regulating oxidative stresses, lipid peroxidation, and DNA fragmentation in order to protect gametes and embryos during vitrification. This review presented the current status of cryoprotectants and highlights the novel biomaterials such as melatonin and nanoparticles that may improve the survivability of gametes and embryos during this process.
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- Hyun-Woo Choi
- Department of Animal Science, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-63-270-3359
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Modified Spirulina maxima Pectin Nanoparticles Improve the Developmental Competence of In Vitro Matured Porcine Oocytes. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11092483. [PMID: 34573449 PMCID: PMC8469918 DOI: 10.3390/ani11092483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Revised: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Simple Summary Poor in vitro embryo development is a major obstacle in porcine assisted reproduction. In the current study, we utilized modified Spirulina maxima pectin nanoparticles as a supplement to improve porcine in vitro maturation medium. Results showed that modified Spirulina maxima pectin nanoparticles at 2.5 µg/mL improved oocyte maturation in form of first polar body extrusion, reduced oxidative stress, and increased the developmental competence of the oocytes after parthenogenetic activation and somatic cell nuclear transfer. Moreover, the relative transcripts quantification showed significant increase in the pluripotency-associated transcripts in the resultant cloned embryos after modified Spirulina maxima pectin nanoparticles supplementation. Therefore, we provide an optimum in vitro maturation condition to improve the in vitro embryo production in porcine. Abstract Molecular approaches have been used to determine metabolic substrates involved in the early embryonic processes to provide adequate culture conditions. To investigate the effect of modified Spirulina maxima pectin nanoparticles (MSmPNPs) on oocyte developmental competence, cumulus–oocyte complexes (COCs) retrieved from pig slaughterhouse ovaries were subjected to various concentrations of MSmPNPs (0, 2.5, 5.0, and 10 µg/mL) during in vitro maturation (IVM). In comparison to the control, MSmPNPs-5.0, and MSmPNPs-10 groups, oocytes treated with 2.5 µg/mL MSmPNPs had significantly increased glutathione (GSH) levels and lower levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Following parthenogenetic activation, the MSmPNPs-2.5 group had a considerably higher maturation and cleavage rates, blastocyst development, total cell number, and ratio of inner cell mass/trophectoderm (ICM:TE) cells, when compared with those in the control and all other treated groups. Furthermore, similar findings were reported for the developmental competence of somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT)-derived embryos. Additionally, the relative quantification of POU5F1, DPPA2, and NDP52 mRNA transcript levels were significantly higher in the MSmPNPs-2.5 group than in the control and other treated groups. Taken together, the current findings suggest that MSmPNP treatment alleviates oxidative stress and enhances the developmental competence of porcine in vitro matured oocytes after parthenogenetic activation and SCNT.
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