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Andrade AFC, Knox RV, Torres MA, Pavaneli APP. What is the relevance of seminal plasma from a functional and preservation perspective? Anim Reprod Sci 2022; 246:106946. [PMID: 35216848 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2022.106946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Revised: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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When preserving sperm in the liquid or cryopreserved state, seminal plasma (SP) components within ejaculates can alter fertilizing capacity of these gametes. Depending on the species or how semen is collected, volume and concentration of SP components varies considerably. The SP contains substances essential for maintenance of sperm viability and fertility; however, these components can be deleterious depending on quantity, or duration of time before there is removal of SP from sperm in semen processing. Substances that impair (e.g., BSP - bull; HSP-1 - stallion; Major seminal plasma protein PSPI - boar) or improve (e.g., spermadhesin PSP-I - boar) spermatozoa fertilizing capacity have been identified. Depending on individual males, species, and semen collection procedures, SP removal may be beneficial before preservation in the liquid or cryopreserved state. In some cases, SP that is removed can be added back to thawing extender with there being positive effects in thawed sperm and for sperm viability in the female reproductive tract. In this review article, there is a focus on different effects of SP in samples of cooled and cryopreserved semen from four domestic species (pigs, horses, cattle, and sheep) with there being emphasis on how SP modulates the function and morphology of sperm cells before, during, and after preservation in the refrigerated or cryopreserved state. The present review is part of the Festschrift in honor of Dr. Duane Garner who made major contributions to the area of focus in this manuscript as evidenced by the many times his research is cited in this manuscript.
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- A F C Andrade
- Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil; Department of Animal Sciences, College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States.
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- Department of Animal Sciences, College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States.
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Comparative Proteomic Analyses of Poorly Motile Swamp Buffalo Spermatozoa Reveal Low Energy Metabolism and Deficiencies in Motility-Related Proteins. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12131706. [PMID: 35804605 PMCID: PMC9264820 DOI: 10.3390/ani12131706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The acquisition of mammalian sperm motility is a main indicator of epididymal sperm maturation and helps ensure fertilization. Poor sperm motility will prevent sperm cells from reaching the fertilization site, resulting in fertilization failure. To investigate the proteomic profiling of normal and poorly motile buffalo spermatozoa, a strategy applying liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry combined with tandem mass targeting was used. As a result, 145 differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) were identified in poorly motile spermatozoa (fold change > 1.5), including 52 upregulated and 93 downregulated proteins. The upregulated DEPs were mainly involved in morphogenesis and regulation of cell differentiation. The downregulated DEPs were involved with transport, oxidation-reduction, sperm motility, regulation of cAMP metabolism and regulation of DNA methylation. The mRNA and protein levels of PRM1 and AKAP3 were lower in poorly motile spermatozoa, while the expressions of SDC2, TEKT3 and IDH1 were not correlated with motility, indicating that their protein changes were affected by transcription or translation. Such changes in the expression of these proteins suggest that the formation of poorly motile buffalo spermatozoa reflects a low efficiency of energy metabolism, decreases in sperm protamine proteins, deficiencies in motility-related proteins, and variations in tail structural proteins. Such proteins could be biomarkers of poorly motile spermatozoa. These results illustrate some of the molecular mechanisms associated with poorly motile spermatozoa and provide clues for finding molecular markers of these pathways.
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Factors influencing seminal plasma composition and its relevance to succeed sperm technology in sheep: an updated review. Small Rumin Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2022.106759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Ribeiro JC, Braga PC, Martins AD, Silva BM, Alves MG, Oliveira PF. Antioxidants Present in Reproductive Tract Fluids and Their Relevance for Fertility. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10091441. [PMID: 34573073 PMCID: PMC8466935 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10091441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Nowadays, infertility is classified as a disease of the reproductive system. Although it does not compromise the life of the individual, it can have detrimental effects on the physiological and psychological health of the couple. Male fertility evaluation is mainly focused on the analysis of sperm parameters. However, the ejaculated fluid is also composed of seminal plasma, and the study of this fluid can provide crucial information to help in the assessment of male fertility status. Total antioxidant capacity of the seminal plasma has been positively correlated with the fertility of men. Moreover, evidence highlights to a similar importance as that of female reproductive tract fluid antioxidant capabilities and female fertility. Herein, we describe the functions of seminal plasma and female reproductive tract fluids, as well as their main antioxidant components and their relationships with fertility outcomes. Additionally, this review contains the most up to date information regarding the mechanisms of the interaction between the male and the female reproductive fluids and the importance of proper antioxidant capacity for fertilization.
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- João C. Ribeiro
- Department of Anatomy, Unit for Multidisciplinary Research in Biomedicine (UMIB), Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar (ICBAS), University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (J.C.R.); (P.C.B.); (M.G.A.)
- QOPNA & LAQV, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal;
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- Department of Anatomy, Unit for Multidisciplinary Research in Biomedicine (UMIB), Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar (ICBAS), University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (J.C.R.); (P.C.B.); (M.G.A.)
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- QOPNA & LAQV, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal;
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- CICS, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal;
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- Department of Anatomy, Unit for Multidisciplinary Research in Biomedicine (UMIB), Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar (ICBAS), University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (J.C.R.); (P.C.B.); (M.G.A.)
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- QOPNA & LAQV, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +351-234370718
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Miró J, Catalán J, Marín H, Yánez-Ortiz I, Yeste M. Specific Seminal Plasma Fractions Are Responsible for the Modulation of Sperm-PMN Binding in the Donkey. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:1388. [PMID: 34068214 PMCID: PMC8153123 DOI: 10.3390/ani11051388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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While artificial insemination (AI) with frozen-thawed sperm results in low fertility rates in donkeys, the addition of seminal plasma, removed during cryopreservation, partially counteracts that reduction. Related to this, an apparent inflammatory reaction in jennies is induced following AI with frozen-thawed sperm, as a high amount of polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMN) are observed within the donkey uterus six hours after AI. While PMN appear to select the sperm that ultimately reach the oviduct, two mechanisms, phagocytosis and NETosis, have been purported to be involved in that clearance. Remarkably, sperm interacts with PMN, but the presence of seminal plasma reduces that binding. As seminal plasma is a complex fluid made up of different molecules, including proteins, this study aimed to evaluate how different seminal plasma fractions, separated by molecular weight (<3, 3-10, 10-30, 30-50, 50-100, and >100 kDa), affect sperm-PMN binding. Sperm motility, viability, and sperm-PMN binding were evaluated after 0 h, 1 h, 2 h, 3 h, and 4 h of co-incubation at 38 °C. Two seminal plasma fractions, including 30-50 kDa or 50-100 kDa proteins, showed the highest sperm motility and viability. As viability of sperm not bound to PMN after 3 h of incubation was the highest in the presence of 30-50 and 50-100 kDa proteins, we suggest that both fractions are involved in the control of the jenny's post-breeding inflammatory response. In conclusion, this study has shown for the first time that specific fractions rather than the entire seminal plasma modulate sperm-PMN binding within the donkey uterus. As several proteins suggested to be involved in the control of post-AI endometritis have a molecular weight between 30 and 100 kDa, further studies aimed at determining the identity of these molecules and evaluating their potential effect in vivo are much warranted.
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- Jordi Miró
- Equine Reproduction Service, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona, ES-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (J.C.); (H.M.); (I.Y.-O.)
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- Equine Reproduction Service, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona, ES-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (J.C.); (H.M.); (I.Y.-O.)
- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, ES-17003 Girona, Spain;
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, ES-17003 Girona, Spain
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- Equine Reproduction Service, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona, ES-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (J.C.); (H.M.); (I.Y.-O.)
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- Equine Reproduction Service, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona, ES-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (J.C.); (H.M.); (I.Y.-O.)
- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, ES-17003 Girona, Spain;
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, ES-17003 Girona, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, ES-17003 Girona, Spain;
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, ES-17003 Girona, Spain
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Long JA. The ‘omics’ revolution: Use of genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic and metabolomic tools to predict male reproductive traits that impact fertility in livestock and poultry. Anim Reprod Sci 2020; 220:106354. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2020.106354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2020] [Revised: 03/20/2020] [Accepted: 03/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Li Y, Sun Y, Ni A, Shi L, Wang P, Isa AM, Ge P, Jiang L, Fan J, Ma H, Yang G, Chen J. Seminal Plasma Proteome as an Indicator of Sperm Dysfunction and Low Sperm Motility in Chickens. Mol Cell Proteomics 2020; 19:1035-1046. [PMID: 32312844 PMCID: PMC7261822 DOI: 10.1074/mcp.ra120.002017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Molecular mechanisms underlying sperm motility have not been fully explained, particularly in chickens. The objective was to identify seminal plasma proteins associated with chicken sperm motility by comparing the seminal plasma proteomic profile of roosters with low sperm motility (LSM, n = 4) and high sperm motility (HSM, n = 4). Using a label-free MS-based method, a total of 522 seminal plasma proteins were identified, including 386 (∼74%) previously reported and 136 novel ones. A total of 70 differentially abundant proteins were defined, including 48 more-abundant, 15 less-abundant, and seven proteins unique to the LSM group (specific proteins). Key secretory proteins like less-abundant adhesion G-protein coupled receptor G2 (ADGRG2) and more-abundant serine peptidase inhibitor Kazal-type 2 (SPINK2) in the LSM suggested that the corresponding secretory tissues played a crucial role in maintaining sperm motility. Majority (80%) of the more-abundant and five specific proteins were annotated to the cytoplasmic domain which might be a result of higher plasma membrane damage and acrosome dysfunction in LSM. Additionally, more-abundant mitochondrial proteins were detected in LSM seminal plasma associated with lower spermatozoa mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm) and ATP concentrations. Further studies showed that the spermatozoa might be suffering from oxidative stress, as the amount of spermatozoa reactive oxygen species (ROS) were largely enhanced, seminal malondialdehyde (MDA) concentrations were increased, and the seminal plasma total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC) were decreased. Our study provides an additional catalogue of chicken seminal plasma proteome and supports the idea that seminal plasma could be as an indicator of spermatozoa physiology. More-abundant of acrosome, mitochondria and sperm cytoskeleton proteins in the seminal plasma could be a marker of sperm dysfunction and loss of motility. The degeneration of spermatozoa caused by the reduced seminal T-AOC and enhanced oxidative stress might be potential determinants of low sperm motility. These results could extend our understanding of sperm motility and sperm physiology regulation.
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- Yunlei Li
- Key Laboratory of Animal (Poultry) Genetics Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China; College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal (Poultry) Genetics Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal (Poultry) Genetics Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal (Poultry) Genetics Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal (Poultry) Genetics Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal (Poultry) Genetics Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China; Department of Animal Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
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- Key Laboratory of Animal (Poultry) Genetics Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal (Poultry) Genetics Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal (Poultry) Genetics Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal (Poultry) Genetics Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Shaanxi, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal (Poultry) Genetics Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China.
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Leahy T, Rickard JP, Bernecic NC, Druart X, de Graaf SP. Ram seminal plasma and its functional proteomic assessment. Reproduction 2020; 157:R243-R256. [PMID: 30844754 DOI: 10.1530/rep-18-0627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2018] [Accepted: 03/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Ejaculation results in the confluence of epididymal spermatozoa with secretions of the accessory sex glands. This interaction is not a prerequisite for fertilisation success, but seminal factors do play a crucial role in prolonging the survival of spermatozoa both in vitro and in vivo by affording protection from handling induced stress and some selective mechanisms of the female reproductive tract. Reproductive biologists have long sought to identify specific factors in seminal plasma that influence sperm function and fertility in these contexts. Many seminal plasma proteins have been identified as diagnostic predictors of sperm function and have been isolated and applied in vitro to prevent sperm damage associated with the application of artificial reproductive technologies. Proteomic assessment of the spermatozoon, and its surroundings, has provided considerable advances towards these goals and allowed for greater understanding of their physiological function. In this review, the importance of seminal plasma will be examined through a proteomic lens to provide comprehensive analysis of the ram seminal proteome and detail the use of proteomic studies that correlate seminal plasma proteins with ram sperm function and preservation ability.
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- T Leahy
- The University of Sydney, Faculty of Science, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, New South Wales, Australia
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- The University of Sydney, Faculty of Science, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, New South Wales, Australia
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- The University of Sydney, Faculty of Science, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, New South Wales, Australia
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- Physiologie de la Reproduction et du Comportement, INRA, CNRS, IFCE, Université de Tours, Nouzilly, France
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- The University of Sydney, Faculty of Science, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, New South Wales, Australia
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Wurlina W, Hariadi M, Safitri E, Susilowati S, Meles DK. The effect of crude guava leaf tannins on motility, viability, and intact plasma membrane of stored spermatozoa of Etawa crossbred goats. Vet World 2020; 13:530-537. [PMID: 32367960 PMCID: PMC7183483 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2020.530-537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2019] [Accepted: 02/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Aim The aim of this study was to know crude guava leaf tannins effect on motility, viability, and intact plasma membrane of stored spermatozoa of Etawa crossbred goats. Materials and Methods Macroscopic assessment of normal Etawa crossbred semen was followed by dilution with a glucose solution at a 1:10 ratio to increase volume. The diluted semen was treated by adding crude guava leaf tannins into 1 ml of the semen glucose diluent, and five treatments were obtained, namely, control group (C), with no added tannins; treatment Group 1 (T1), with 3%; treatment Group 2 (T2), with 6% tannins; treatment Group 3 (T3), with 12% tannins; and treatment Group 4 (T4), with 24% tannins. Each treatment used five replications. Then, microscopic analysis of the treated and control semen was carried out after 15 days of storage at 4-5°C temperature. The parameters observed were motility, pH, viability, abnormality, and intact spermatozoa plasma membrane. Results The spermatozoa motility in Group C was the highest (76.60±1.47). The motility in Group T1 did not differ from that in Group C, but was different and higher than that in Groups T2, T3, and T4. The pH of Group C tended to be acidic after 15 days of storage (4.78±0.01) as compared to the initial pH of fresh semen (6.76±0.12). The pH in Group C did not differ from that in the Groups T1 and T2, but differed from that in the T3 and T4 groups; the pH in the T3 and T4 groups was similar. The viability of spermatozoa in the T1 group was higher than that in all treatments (64.60±2.76); the lowest values were found in Group C (28.94±1.02). Group C had the lowest number of normal spermatozoa, with a mean of 72.58±3.48. The total number of abnormalities in the T2 group did not differ from those in the T3 group, and abnormalities in the T4 group did not differ from those in Group C, which exhibited the highest abnormalities in the head, neck, and tail. The most significant decrease was observed in the intact plasma membrane of spermatozoa on addition of 12% and 24% crude guava leaf tannin in glucose diluents. Conclusion The addition of 3% crude guava leaf tannin to crossbred Etawa goat semen diluted with glucose diluent and stored for 15 days at 4-5°C resulted in a significant effect on spermatozoa motility, viability, and intact plasma membrane, whereas the administration of 24% crude guava leaf tannin resulted in low live percentage of spermatozoa.
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- Wurlina Wurlina
- Department of Veterinary Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
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- Department of Veterinary Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
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- Department of Veterinary Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
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- Department of Veterinary Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
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- Department of Veterinary Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
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Grape Seed Procyanidin Extract (GSPE) Improves Goat Sperm Quality When Preserved at 4 °C. Animals (Basel) 2019; 9:ani9100810. [PMID: 31618989 PMCID: PMC6827076 DOI: 10.3390/ani9100810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2019] [Revised: 10/09/2019] [Accepted: 10/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Artificial insemination (AI) is widely used in goats, stimulating the development of semen preservation techniques. Oxidative stress is considered to be the main cause of sperm quality decline over time. In this study, we explored the effect of grape seed procyanidin extract (GSPE) during the liquid preservation of goat semen. The results showed that adding GSPE into the basic diluent enhanced sperm quality by eliminating oxidative stress. The most suitable concentration for the preservation of goat semen at 4 °C was 30 mg/L. This work suggests that promotes the viability of goat semen stored at low temperatures and provides a theoretical foundation for the development of more efficient diluents. Abstract Grape seed procyanidin extract (GSPE) has been shown to possess antioxidative effects. This experiment was designed to study the effect of GSPE during the liquid storage of goat semen. Semen samples were collected from six sexually mature goats. The samples were treated with different concentrations of GSPE (10, 30, 50, and 70 mg/L) in basic diluent and stored at 4 °C for 120 h; samples without GSPE were used as the control group. The results showed that sperm motility, acrosome membrane integrity, mitochondrial activity, plasma membrane integrity, total antioxidative capacity (T-AOC), catalase (CAT) activity, and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity in the treatment groups were significantly higher than in the control group, whereas malondialdehyde (MDA) content was lower than in the control group (p < 0.05). In the treatment group, sperm quality in the 30 mg/L GSPE group was significantly higher than the other groups (p < 0.05). Furthermore, artificial insemination (AI) results showed that litter sizes were higher in the 30 mg/L GSPE group than in the control group (p < 0.05). In summary, this experiment showed that adding GSPE to the basic diluent improved sperm quality and that 30 mg/L of GSPE was the most suitable concentration for the liquid preservation of goat semen at 4 °C.
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Almadaly EA, Ashour MA, El-Kon II, Heleil BA. Traditional and non-traditional methods used for discrimination among Ossimi rams with different field fertility. Small Rumin Res 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2019.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Paul RK, Balaganur K, Bahire SV, Kumar D, Singh R. Supplementation of cauda epididymal plasma improves sperm characteristics following liquid preservation of ram semen at 3-5°C. Reprod Fertil Dev 2019; 30:1389-1401. [PMID: 31039947 DOI: 10.1071/rd18063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2017] [Accepted: 03/28/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Mammalian spermatozoa remain immotile and metabolically inactive in the cauda epididymidis, thus maintaining fertility for several weeks. The aim of this study was to functionally characterise and evaluate the effect of cauda epididymal plasma (CEP) on liquid preservation of ram spermatozoa. Four experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of: (1) CEP and its fractions on sperm motility; (2) CEP (10%, 15%, 20% v/v) on liquid preservation of ram spermatozoa; (3) seminal plasma (SP; 20%, 30%, 50% v/v) on liquid-preserved spermatozoa; and (4) both CEP and post-storage SP treatment on sperm characteristics. Biochemical characterisation of ram CEP revealed high protein (30.9mgmL-1), catalase (68.9IUmL-1), alkaline phosphatase (17.5IUmL-1) activities and total antioxidant capacity (1112µM Trolox equivalent). Progressive motility of prewashed cauda spermatozoa was reduced (P<0.05) by CEP or its protein-rich fraction compared with protein-free plasma or phosphate-buffered saline. After 48h storage, total motility, rapid motility (average path velocity >75µms-1; 53.9%, 73.5% and 71.8% with 0, 15% and 20% CEP respectively) and straight line velocity (86.3, 102.1 and 102.4µms-1 with 0, 15% and 20% CEP respectively) were significantly (P<0.05) higher in the CEP-treated groups than the control. Viability and acrosomal integrity were similar between groups; however, functional membrane integrity was higher (P<0.05) in the 15% CEP-treated group. Treatment of liquid-preserved spermatozoa with either 20%, 30% or 50% SP improved (P<0.05) rapid motility and kinematics at each time point of storage compared with control. In conclusion, liquid preservation of ram spermatozoa in the presence of 15% or 20% CEP and post-storage treatment with SP significantly improve sperm characteristics.
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- R K Paul
- Division of Animal Physiology and Biochemistry, Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Avikanagar, via Jaipur, Rajasthan, Pin-304 501, India
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- Division of Animal Physiology and Biochemistry, Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Avikanagar, via Jaipur, Rajasthan, Pin-304 501, India
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- Division of Animal Physiology and Biochemistry, Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Avikanagar, via Jaipur, Rajasthan, Pin-304 501, India
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- Division of Animal Physiology and Biochemistry, Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Avikanagar, via Jaipur, Rajasthan, Pin-304 501, India
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- Division of Animal Physiology and Biochemistry, Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Avikanagar, via Jaipur, Rajasthan, Pin-304 501, India
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During ejaculation and deposition in the female genital tract, spermatozoa are exposed to seminal plasma, a mix of secretions primarily from the accessory sex glands. Proteins, which make up the largest contribution to seminal plasma by weight, have been the focus of much interest, in particular the identification of specific proteins both in the plasma and/or found bound to the sperm surface post ejaculation. Global proteomic studies of seminal plasma originating from a range of species over the last 15 years have revealed their hitherto unknown diversity and complexity. Seminal plasma is generally known to aid sperm survival and fertility in a range of species and studies have begun to reveal its link with sperm function and identification, as markers of fertility. This review summarises recent data on proteins found on the sperm surface that originate from seminal plasma and have subsequently been shown to correlate with fertility, with a focus on the pig.
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Badi A, Benmoula A, El Khalil K, Allai L, Essamadi A, Nasser B, El Amiri B. Does advanced age affect reproductive variables, semen composition, and liquid semen storage during different seasons in Boujaâd rams? Anim Reprod Sci 2018; 197:40-47. [PMID: 30143278 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2018.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2018] [Revised: 07/22/2018] [Accepted: 08/07/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The present research was conducted to evaluate the effects of season and age on scrotal circumference (SC), semen characteristics, semen composition, and sperm motility during liquid storage in Boujaâd rams. Semen was collected throughout 1 year from April 2014 to March 2015. Two ram groups, namely older rams including animals aged 5.5 to 6 years of age, and younger rams including animals aged 2.5 to 3 years of age were used. Scrotal circumferences, semen characteristics, and some biochemical variables from semen were measured. After collection and evaluation, the semen was extended in skim milk (SM) at 15 °C to a concentration of 0.8 × 109 spermatozoa/ml. Thereafter, samples were evaluated at different storage times (0, 8, and 24 h). The results indicate that older rams had greater values of SC, lesser semen quality, protein, lipid, and cholesterol concentrations than younger rams. Nevertheless, for both groups there were the least values for semen quality and semen composition in winter. The semen collected from younger rams had greater motility after liquid storage compared with that of the older rams. The least semen quality after liquid storage was recorded in the winter compared with the other seasons of the year for both age groups. In conclusion, results of the present study indicate that older Boujaâd sheep have lesser semen quality, different semen composition than younger rams after liquid storage and during different seasons of the year. Furthermore, there was a strong correlation between semen composition and motility of stored ram semen.
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- Abdelmoughit Badi
- INRA-Centre Régional de la Recherche Agronomique de Settat, BP589, Settat, Morocco; Laboratoire de Biochimie et Neurosciences, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université Hassan 1, BP 577, 26000, Settat, Morocco
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- INRA-Centre Régional de la Recherche Agronomique de Settat, BP589, Settat, Morocco
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- INRA-Centre Régional de la Recherche Agronomique de Settat, BP589, Settat, Morocco; Laboratoire de Biochimie et Neurosciences, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université Hassan 1, BP 577, 26000, Settat, Morocco
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- INRA-Centre Régional de la Recherche Agronomique de Settat, BP589, Settat, Morocco; Laboratoire de Biochimie et Neurosciences, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université Hassan 1, BP 577, 26000, Settat, Morocco
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- Laboratoire de Biochimie et Neurosciences, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université Hassan 1, BP 577, 26000, Settat, Morocco
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- Laboratoire de Biochimie et Neurosciences, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université Hassan 1, BP 577, 26000, Settat, Morocco
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- INRA-Centre Régional de la Recherche Agronomique de Settat, BP589, Settat, Morocco.
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Paul RK, Balaganur K, Kumar D, Naqvi SMK. Modulation of seminal plasma content in extended semen improves the quality attributes of ram spermatozoa following liquid preservation at 3-5°C. Reprod Domest Anim 2018; 53:1200-1210. [DOI: 10.1111/rda.13227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2017] [Revised: 02/25/2018] [Accepted: 04/26/2018] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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- Rajani K. Paul
- Semen Cryobiology Laboratory, Division of Animal Physiology and Biochemistry; ICAR-Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute; Avikanagar Rajasthan India
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- Semen Cryobiology Laboratory, Division of Animal Physiology and Biochemistry; ICAR-Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute; Avikanagar Rajasthan India
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- Semen Cryobiology Laboratory, Division of Animal Physiology and Biochemistry; ICAR-Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute; Avikanagar Rajasthan India
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- Semen Cryobiology Laboratory, Division of Animal Physiology and Biochemistry; ICAR-Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute; Avikanagar Rajasthan India
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Fumuso F, Giuliano S, Chaves M, Neild D, Miragaya M, Gambarotta M, Carretero M. Seminal plasma affects the survival rate and motility pattern of raw llama spermatozoa. Anim Reprod Sci 2018; 192:99-106. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2018.02.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2017] [Revised: 02/14/2018] [Accepted: 02/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Druart X, de Graaf S. Seminal plasma proteomes and sperm fertility. Anim Reprod Sci 2018; 194:33-40. [PMID: 29657075 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2018.04.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2017] [Revised: 03/19/2018] [Accepted: 04/08/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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During ejaculation, the spermatozoa are transported by the seminal plasma, a fluid resulting from secretions originating mainly from the prostate and the seminal vesicles in mammals. The interaction of the seminal plasma with spermatozoa induces binding of seminal proteins onto the sperm surface and membrane remodeling potentially impacting the sperm transport, survival and fertilizing ability in the female genital tract. The seminal plasma also contains peptides and proteins involved in the inflammatory and immune response of the female tract. Therefore the seminal plasma proteome has been investigated in a large range of taxa, including mammals, birds, fishes and insect species. The association of the seminal plasma with semen preservation or fertility identified proteic markers of seminal plasma function in domestic species. This review summarizes the current knowledge in seminal plasma proteomes and proteic markers of sperm preservation in animal species.
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- Xavier Druart
- Physiologie de la Reproduction et du Comportement, INRA, CNRS, IFCE, Université de Tours, 37380 Nouzilly, France.
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- RMC Gunn Building (B19), Faculty of Veterinary Science, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia
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Bergstein-Galan TG, Weiss RR, Kozicki LE, Bicudo SD. Sperm subpopulations in ejaculated sperm and spermatozoa recovered from ovine epididymides up to 48 h after death. Anim Reprod Sci 2017; 187:20-27. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2017.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2017] [Revised: 08/06/2017] [Accepted: 10/04/2017] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Divyashree BC, Roy SC. Species-specific and differential expression of BSP-5 and other BSP variants in normozoospermic and asthenozoospermic buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) and cattle (Bos taurus) seminal plasma. Theriogenology 2017; 106:279-286. [PMID: 29100133 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2017.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2017] [Revised: 09/16/2017] [Accepted: 10/07/2017] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Binder of sperm-5 (BSP-5) is one of the fertility-associated proteins of cattle seminal plasma. Binding of sperm to the oviductal epithelium is mediated by BSP group of proteins. However, it is not clear, whether this protein is also involved in sperm motility. In the present study, attempts were made to characterize BSP-5 protein in both normozoospermic (NS) and asthenozoospermic (AS) Murrah buffalo (n = 18; Bubalus bubalis), Holstein Friesian (n = 8, Bos taurus) and Jersey cattle (n = 8; Bos taurus) bull seminal plasma and also study its expression pattern in these species. 1-D Western blot demonstrated three major BSP-5 immunoreactive protein bands (24.2 kDa, 20.5 kDa, and 12.3 kDa) in buffalo seminal plasma. Of these, the intensities of 24.2 and 20.5 kDa protein bands reduced significantly (P ≤ 0.05) in seminal plasma of AS group compared to that of NS group. On the contrary, the expression of 12.3 kDa protein band did not vary significantly between the groups. In Holstein Friesian seminal plasma, at least six BSP-5 immunoreactive protein bands (25.1, 23.6, 19.5, 13.8, 13.1 and 12.3 kDa) could be detected. Of these, the intensities of 23.6, 13.8/13.1 and 12.3 kDa protein bands decreased (P = 0.058, 0.111, 0.053) in AS group bulls compared to NS bulls. Holstein Friesian bull seminal plasma demonstrated a BSP-5 immunoreactive duplex protein band of 13.8/13.1 kDa, which was not evident in buffalo seminal plasma. In 2-D Western blot, a train of five BSP-5 immunoreactive duplex protein spots (Mr 21.0-27.6 kDa, pI of ∼3.9-5.1) was detected. Mass spectrometry of one of the representative duplex spot confirmed that these were BSP-5 and BSP-3 proteins, respectively. Indirect immunofluorescence studies showed that BSP-5 is primarily localized to the mid-piece/mitochondrial region of buffalo spermatozoa. To conclude, the findings of the present study could establish the significance and association of BSP-5 proteins in sperm motility and how their level differ in semen from two different clinical groups of buffalo bull (NS vs. AS). Further, the study also demonstrated that the expression pattern of BSP-5 and other BSP variants in seminal plasma of bulls is species-specific.
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- B C Divyashree
- Molecular Biology Laboratory, ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Hosur Road, Adugodi, Bangalore 560030, India; Department of Biochemistry, Centre for Post Graduate Studies, Jain University, Jayanagar 3rd Block, Bangalore 560011, India
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- Molecular Biology Laboratory, ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Hosur Road, Adugodi, Bangalore 560030, India.
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Paul RK, Kumar D, Naqvi S. Antioxidants protect proteins' anchorage to the bilayer by improving plasma membrane integrity of ram spermatozoa during liquid preservation in a soya lecithin-based diluent. Reprod Domest Anim 2017; 52:1052-1060. [PMID: 28741693 DOI: 10.1111/rda.13023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2016] [Accepted: 06/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Antioxidants are known to prevent the reactive oxygen species (ROS)-mediated peroxidative damage to the membrane lipids during hypothermic storage of mammalian spermatozoa. We hypothesized here that ROS also affect the lipid-protein interactions, thereby diminishing the membrane's integrity and proteins' anchorage to the bilayer. Antioxidants prevent these damages by scavenging the ROS. Ejaculates from Patanwadi rams were pooled after subjective evaluation and centrifuged using Percoll® . Sperm pellet was resuspended in soya lecithin-Tris-fructose diluent (400 × 106 cells/ml) containing either antioxidants (100 IU/ml catalase + 10 mM reduced glutathione) or no antioxidant. Aliquots were chilled to 5°C in a cabinet and stored in a refrigerator at 3-5°C for 72 hr. Sperm motility, viability, lipid peroxidation (LPO) and hypo-osmotic swelling test (HOST) were performed at 0, 24, 48 and 72 hr. Sperm proteins extracted with 0.5% Triton X-100 were resolved by SDS-PAGE and quantified using Quantity One software (Bio-Rad, USA). The rapid motility, linearity and straight-line velocity (VSL) were found significantly (p < .05) higher in the antioxidant-treated group compared to the control at 48 hr of storage. Sperm viability was found comparable between the groups. Higher HOST response and lower LPO were found in the antioxidant-treated sample compared to the control both at 48 and at 72 hr. Overall, the proteins P1 (106.09 kDa), P2 (87.00 kDa) and P4 (51.14 kDa) were lower (p < .05) in the sperm extract of antioxidant-treated group compared to the control. The content of P4 (51.14 kDa) in sperm extract was found to increase (p < .05) earlier (48 vs. 72 hr) in the control group compared to the antioxidant-treated group. Altogether, the results suggested that antioxidants reduced LPO in spermatozoa, resulting in higher sperm motility, plasma membrane integrity and protection of proteins' anchorage to the plasma membrane at 48 and 72 hr of storage.
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- R K Paul
- ICAR-Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Rajasthan, India
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- ICAR-Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Rajasthan, India
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- ICAR-Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Rajasthan, India
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Guimarães DB, Barros TB, van Tilburg MF, Martins JAM, Moura AA, Moreno FB, Monteiro-Moreira AC, Moreira RA, Toniolli R. Sperm membrane proteins associated with the boar semen cryopreservation. Anim Reprod Sci 2017; 183:27-38. [PMID: 28662881 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2017.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2016] [Revised: 05/10/2017] [Accepted: 06/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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This study aimed to define sperm membrane protein markers of semen freezability of boars with the aid of a proteomic approach. Semen from fourteen adult boars were subjected to slow freezing and rapid thawing. After thawing, sperm vigor and motility were analyzed, and based on these results, animals were separated into two groups: good (GFEs) and poor freezability (PFEs). Sperm membrane proteins were extracted and subjected to two-dimensional electrophoresis. Stained gels were analyzed by computerized resources to indicate differentially expressed protein spots, that were identified by mass spectrometry. Six animals showed good freezability with average sperm vigor and motility of 2.2±0.8 and 41.8±22.9, respectively, whereas eight boars showed poor freezability, with 1.9±0.6 and 26.8±17.5 of sperm vigor sperm motility, respectively. An average of 263±62.2 spots per gel and 234.2±54.6 of spots consistently present in all gels were detected. The intensities of five spots were significantly different between groups. Fc fragment of IgG binding protein and lactadherin were more intense in the PFE group, while Arylsulfatase A and F-actin capping protein subunit alpha 1 were more expressed in the GEF group. Based on their functions and interactions with other proteins, we conclude that these four sperm membrane proteins may act as potential markers of boar semen freezability.
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- Daianny B Guimarães
- Laboratory of Swine Reproduction and Semen Technology of Ceará State University (UECE),Av. Dr. Silas Munguba, 1700, Campus do Itaperi, ZIP code 60.714-903, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Swine Reproduction and Semen Technology of Ceará State University (UECE),Av. Dr. Silas Munguba, 1700, Campus do Itaperi, ZIP code 60.714-903, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Ceará (UFC),Av. Mister Hull, 2977, Campus do Pici, ZIP code 60.356-001, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Ceará (UFC),Av. Mister Hull, 2977, Campus do Pici, ZIP code 60.356-001, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Ceará (UFC),Av. Mister Hull, 2977, Campus do Pici, ZIP code 60.356-001, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Fortaleza (UNIFOR), Washington Soares, 1321, Edson Queiroz, ZIP code 60.811-905, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Fortaleza (UNIFOR), Washington Soares, 1321, Edson Queiroz, ZIP code 60.811-905, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Fortaleza (UNIFOR), Washington Soares, 1321, Edson Queiroz, ZIP code 60.811-905, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Swine Reproduction and Semen Technology of Ceará State University (UECE),Av. Dr. Silas Munguba, 1700, Campus do Itaperi, ZIP code 60.714-903, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.
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Atikuzzaman M, Sanz L, Pla D, Alvarez-Rodriguez M, Rubér M, Wright D, Calvete JJ, Rodriguez-Martinez H. Selection for higher fertility reflects in the seminal fluid proteome of modern domestic chicken. COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY D-GENOMICS & PROTEOMICS 2016; 21:27-40. [PMID: 27852008 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbd.2016.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2016] [Revised: 10/26/2016] [Accepted: 10/26/2016] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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The high egg-laying capacity of the modern domestic chicken (i.e. White Leghorn, WL) has arisen from the low egg-laying ancestor Red Junglefowl (RJF) via continuous trait selection and breeding. To investigate whether this long-term selection impacted the seminal fluid (SF)-proteome, 2DE electrophoresis-based proteomic analyses and immunoassays were conducted to map SF-proteins/cytokines in RJF, WL and a 9th generation Advanced Intercross Line (AIL) of RJF/WL-L13, including individual SF (n=4, from each RJF, WL and AIL groups) and pools of the SF from 15 males of each group, analyzed by 2DE to determine their degree of intra-group (AIL, WL, and RJF) variability using Principal Component Analysis (PCA); respectively an inter-breed comparative analysis of intergroup fold change of specific SF protein spots intensity between breeds. The PCA clearly highlighted a clear intra-group similarity among individual roosters as well as a clear inter-group variability (e.g. between RJF, WL and AIL) validating the use of pools to minimize confounding individual variation. Protein expression varied considerably for processes related to sperm motility, nutrition, transport and survival in the female, including signaling towards immunomodulation. The major conserved SF-proteins were serum albumin and ovotransferrin. Aspartate aminotransferase, annexin A5, arginosuccinate synthase, glutathione S-transferase 2 and l-lactate dehydrogenase-A were RJF-specific. Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase appeared specific to the WL-SF while angiotensin-converting enzyme, γ-enolase, coagulation factor IX, fibrinogen α-chain, hemoglobin subunit α-D, lysozyme C, phosphoglycerate kinase, Src-substrate protein p85, tubulins and thioredoxin were AIL-specific. The RJF-SF contained fewer immune system process proteins and lower amounts of the anti-inflammatory/immunomodulatory TGF-β2 compared to WL and AIL, which had low levels- or lacked pro-inflammatory CXCL10 compared to RJF. The seminal fluid proteome differs between ancestor and modern chicken, with a clear enrichment of proteins and peptides related to immune-modulation for sperm survival in the female and fertility.
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- Mohammad Atikuzzaman
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Linköping, Linköping, Sweden
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- Instituto de Biomedicina de Valencia, CSIC, Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto de Biomedicina de Valencia, CSIC, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Linköping, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology, University of Linköping, Linköping, Sweden
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- Instituto de Biomedicina de Valencia, CSIC, Valencia, Spain.
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Ledesma A, Fernández-Alegre E, Cano A, Hozbor F, Martínez-Pastor F, Cesari A. Seminal plasma proteins interacting with sperm surface revert capacitation indicators in frozen-thawed ram sperm. Anim Reprod Sci 2016; 173:35-41. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2016.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2016] [Revised: 07/28/2016] [Accepted: 08/15/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Pini T, Leahy T, Soleilhavoup C, Tsikis G, Labas V, Combes-Soia L, Harichaux G, Rickard JP, Druart X, de Graaf SP. Proteomic Investigation of Ram Spermatozoa and the Proteins Conferred by Seminal Plasma. J Proteome Res 2016; 15:3700-3711. [PMID: 27636150 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.6b00530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Sperm proteomes have emerged for several species; however, the extent of species similarity is unknown. Sheep are an important agricultural species for which a comprehensive sperm proteome has not been produced. In addition, potential proteomic factors from seminal plasma that may contribute to improved fertility after cervical insemination are yet to be explored. Here we use liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry to investigate the proteome of ejaculated ram spermatozoa, with quantitative comparison to epididymal spermatozoa. We also present a comparison to published proteomes of five other species. We identified 685 proteins in ejaculated ram spermatozoa, with the most abundant proteins involved in metabolic pathways. Only 5% of ram sperm proteins were not detected in other species, which suggest highly conserved structures and pathways. Of the proteins present in both epididymal and ejaculated ram spermatozoa, 7% were more abundant in ejaculated spermatozoa. Only two membrane-bound proteins were detected solely in ejaculated sperm lysates: liver enriched gene 1 (LEG1/C6orf58) and epidermal growth factor-like repeats and discoidin I-like domains 3 (EDIL3). This is the first evidence that despite its relatively complex proteomic composition, seminal plasma exposure leads to few novel proteins binding tightly to the ram sperm plasma membrane.
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- Taylor Pini
- Faculty of Veterinary Science, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, The University of Sydney , Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- Faculty of Veterinary Science, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, The University of Sydney , Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- PRC, INRA, CNRS, IFCE, Université de Tours , 37380 Nouzilly, France
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- PRC, INRA, CNRS, IFCE, Université de Tours , 37380 Nouzilly, France
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- Faculty of Veterinary Science, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, The University of Sydney , Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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- PRC, INRA, CNRS, IFCE, Université de Tours , 37380 Nouzilly, France
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- Faculty of Veterinary Science, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, The University of Sydney , Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
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Gelatin Binding Proteins in Reproductive Physiology. Indian J Microbiol 2016; 56:383-393. [PMID: 27784933 DOI: 10.1007/s12088-016-0618-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2016] [Accepted: 08/25/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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In order to advance the assisted reproductive technologies used in animals and human beings, it is important to accumulate basic informations about underlying molecular mechanisms that shape the biological processes of reproduction. From within seminal plasma, proteins perform a wide variety of distinct functions that regulate major reproductive events such as fertilization. The ability of such proteins to bind and interact with different antagonistic ions and biomolecules such as polysaccharides, lipids, and other proteins present in the male and female reproductive tract define these capabilities. Over the last two decades, extensive work has been undertaken in an attempt to define the role of seminal plasma proteins, of which, Gelatin binding proteins (GBPs) represent a large family. GBPs comprise of known group of Bovine seminal plasma (BSP) protein family, matrix metallo proteinases (MMP 2 and MMP 9) and fibronectin, which have been widely studied. The presence of a type II repeat is a characteristic feature of GBPs, which is similar in structure to the fibronectin type II domain (fn2), which has ability to bind multiple ligands including gelatin, glycosaminoglycans, choline phospholipids, and lipoproteins. Two fn2 domains are present within the BSP protein family, while, three fn2 domains are found in gelatinases (MMP-2 and MMP9), and ELSPBP1 (Epididymosomes Transfer Epididymal Sperm Binding Protein 1) contains four long fn2 domains. For the most part BSP proteins are exclusively expressed in seminal vesicles although mBSPH1, mBSPH2 and hBSPH1 are all expressed in the epididymis. The expression of gelatinases has been demonstrated in several organs and tissues such as the prostate, testis, epididymis, ovary, human placenta, cervix and endometrial wall. This review intends to bring current updates on the role of GBPs in reproductive physiology to light, which may act as basis for future studies on GBPs.
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Montanholi Y, Fontoura A, Diel de Amorim M, Foster R, Chenier T, Miller S. Seminal plasma protein concentrations vary with feed efficiency and fertility-related measures in young beef bulls. Reprod Biol 2016; 16:147-56. [DOI: 10.1016/j.repbio.2016.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2016] [Revised: 04/04/2016] [Accepted: 04/19/2016] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Smith A, Bonato M, Dzama K, Malecki I, Cloete S. Classification of ostrich sperm characteristics. Anim Reprod Sci 2016; 168:138-150. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2016.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2015] [Revised: 03/02/2016] [Accepted: 03/14/2016] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Rocha DR, Martins JAM, van Tilburg MF, Oliveira RV, Moreno FB, Monteiro-Moreira ACO, Moreira RA, Araújo AA, Moura AA. Effect of increased testicular temperature on seminal plasma proteome of the ram. Theriogenology 2015; 84:1291-305. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2015.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2015] [Revised: 07/06/2015] [Accepted: 07/07/2015] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Evolution and function of mammalian binder of sperm proteins. Cell Tissue Res 2015; 363:105-127. [DOI: 10.1007/s00441-015-2289-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2015] [Accepted: 08/26/2015] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Growth, testis size, spermatogenesis, semen parameters and seminal plasma and sperm membrane protein profile during the reproductive development of male goats supplemented with de-oiled castor cake. Reprod Toxicol 2015; 53:152-61. [PMID: 25883025 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2015.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2014] [Revised: 03/30/2015] [Accepted: 04/06/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of de-oiled castor cake on reproductive traits of crossbreed goats. Fourteen males were grouped into two lots (n = 7/group), as described: group without de-oiled castor cake (WCC) and group fed with de-oiled castor cake (CC). Goats received two diets containing a mixture of Bermudagrass hay and concentrates with the same energy (73% total digestive nutrients) and protein content (15% crude protein) during 150 days, corresponding to ages from 40 (puberty) to 60 weeks. Blood plasma concentrations of urea, albumin, lactate dehydrogenase, creatinine, alanine aminotransferase and testosterone were determined. We also evaluated scrotal circumference, sperm parameters, quantitative aspects of spermatogenesis and daily sperm production (DSP), as well as the proteome of seminal plasma and sperm membrane. Seminal fluid and sperm proteins were analyzed by 2D SDS-PAGE and mass spectrometry. After 150 days of castor cake feeding, animals had no changes in the biochemical composition of blood plasma, suggesting the absence of intoxication by ingestion of ricin. There were no alterations in dry mater intake, weight gain, testis size, peripheral concentrations of testosterone, sperm concentration, motility and morphology. Sertoli and germ cell populations in the testis and DSP were not affected either. However, there were significant variations in the expression of five seminal plasma proteins and four sperm membrane proteins. In conclusion, the replacement of soybean meal by castor cake (with ricin concentrations of 50mg/kg) did not interfere with the growth and core reproductive development of male goats. However, the diet with ricin altered the expression of certain seminal plasma and sperm membrane proteins, which play roles in sperm function and fertilization. Lower expression of these proteins may impair the ricin-fed animals to perform as high-fertility sires.
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Seminal plasma proteins of adult boars and correlations with sperm parameters. Theriogenology 2014; 82:697-707. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2014.05.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2014] [Revised: 05/28/2014] [Accepted: 05/28/2014] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Soleilhavoup C, Tsikis G, Labas V, Harichaux G, Kohnke P, Dacheux J, Guérin Y, Gatti J, de Graaf S, Druart X. Ram seminal plasma proteome and its impact on liquid preservation of spermatozoa. J Proteomics 2014; 109:245-60. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2014.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2014] [Revised: 07/01/2014] [Accepted: 07/07/2014] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Sousa FML, Lobo CH, Menezes ESB, Rego JPA, Oliveira RV, Lima-Souza AC, Fioramonte M, Gozzo FC, Pompeu RCFF, Cândido MJD, Oliveira JT, Moura AA. Parameters of the reproductive tract, spermatogenesis, daily sperm production and major seminal plasma proteins of tropically adapted morada nova rams. Reprod Domest Anim 2014; 49:409-19. [PMID: 24716618 DOI: 10.1111/rda.12288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2013] [Accepted: 01/13/2014] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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This study describes the reproductive parameters of Morada Nova rams, a breed of hair sheep from Brazil and with unique adaption to tropical environments. At 42 weeks of age, 15 rams were subjected to semen collection and, 1 week later, animals were slaughtered for collection of testes, epididymis and accessory sex glands. We conducted 2-D electrophoresis of seminal plasma proteins and major spots of stained gels were identified by LC-MS/MS. Total RNA was isolated from testis, epididymis and vesicular glands and subjected to qPCR. At slaughter, scrotal circumference and testicular weight were 27.5 ± 0.5 cm and 109.5 ± 6.0 g, respectively. Seminiferous tubule (ST) diameter was 188.3 ± 4.0 μm and each testis contained 1.9 ± 0.1 Sertoli cells (×10(9) ). Each Sertoli cell supported 0.1 ± 0.01 A spermatogonia, 3.0 ± 0.2 pachytene spermatocytes and 7.7 ± 0.5 round spermatids/tubule cross section. Daily sperm production reached 5.6 × 10(6) cells/g of testis parenchyma. Testis size appeared as indicative of ST diameter and associated with epididymal measurements, as well as with the population of round spermatids and Sertoli cells/testis. Rams with heavier testes had greater daily sperm production and more Sertoli cells/testis. We detected 90.9 ± 9.6 spots per 2-D gel of seminal plasma. Major seminal proteins were identified as ram seminal vesicle proteins at 14 and 22 kDa, representing 16.2% and 12.8% of the total intensity of valid spots in the gels, respectively. Expression of both genes was greater in the vesicular glands as compared to testis and epididymis. Pixel intensity for those proteins in the 2-D gels was significantly correlated with seminal vesicle weight. This is the first description of the basic reproductive aspects of Morada Nova rams, including protein profiles of their seminal plasma. These findings will allow a better understanding of their reproductive physiology.
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- F M L Sousa
- Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil
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Proteomic characterization and cross species comparison of mammalian seminal plasma. J Proteomics 2013; 91:13-22. [PMID: 23748023 DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2013.05.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 116] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2013] [Revised: 05/01/2013] [Accepted: 05/18/2013] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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UNLABELLED Seminal plasma contains a large protein component which has been implicated in the function, transit and survival of spermatozoa within the female reproductive tract. However, the identity of the majority of these proteins remains unknown and a direct comparison between the major domestic mammalian species has yet to be made. As such, the present study characterized and compared the seminal plasma proteomes of cattle, horse, sheep, pig, goat, camel and alpaca. GeLC-MS/MS and shotgun proteomic analysis by 2D-LC-MS/MS identified a total of 302 proteins in the seminal plasma of the chosen mammalian species. Nucleobindin 1 and RSVP14, a member of the BSP (binder of sperm protein) family, were identified in all species. Beta nerve growth factor (bNGF), previously identified as an ovulation inducing factor in alpacas and llamas, was identified in this study in alpaca and camel (induced ovulators), cattle, sheep and horse (spontaneous ovulators) seminal plasma. These findings indicate that while the mammalian species studied have common ancestry as ungulates, their seminal plasma is divergent in protein composition, which may explain variation in reproductive capacity and function. The identification of major specific proteins within seminal plasma facilitates future investigation of the role of each protein in mammalian reproduction. BIOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE This proteomic study is the first study to compare the protein composition of seminal plasma from seven mammalian species including two camelid species. Beta nerve growth factor, previously described as the ovulation inducing factor in camelids is shown to be the major protein in alpaca and camel seminal plasma and also present in small amounts in bull, ram, and horse seminal plasma.
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