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Dziewulska K, Pilarska M. Spermatozoa motility traits of chub ( Squalius cephalus L.) under the influence of various water factors. THE EUROPEAN ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/24750263.2022.2159078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
Affiliation(s)
- K. Dziewulska
- Institute of Biology, Department of Hydrobiology, University of Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland
- Center of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland
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- Institute of Technical Physics, Faculties of Mechanical Engineering, West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin, Poland
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Akbari Nargesi E, Falahatkar B. Effects of dietary supplementation of multi-strain probiotics on semen quality, seminal plasma compositions, and fertilization ability of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) broodstock spermatozoa. Theriogenology 2023; 202:1-9. [PMID: 36878033 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2023.02.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023]
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The present experiment aims to study the effects of dietary multi-strain probiotics on semen quality, seminal plasma compositions, and fertilization ability of male rainbow trout. For this purpose, a total of 48 broodstocks with an average initial weight of 1366.1 ± 33.8 g were divided into 4 groups and 3 replicates. Fish were fed with diets containing 0 (control), 1 × 109 (P1), 2 × 109 (P2), and 4 × 109 (P3) CFU probiotic kg-1 diet for 12 weeks. Results showed that dietary supplementation of probiotics significantly increased plasma testosterone level, motility time of spermatozoa, sperm density, and spermatocrit value in P2 and P3 treatments and Na+ level in P2 treatment compared to the control group (P < 0.05). The activities of aspartate aminotransferase and lactate dehydrogenase had significantly decreased in the P2 treatment compared to the control group (P < 0.05). No considerable variations were observed between control fish and treatment groups (P > 0.05) in semen biochemical parameters, percentage of motile spermatozoa, osmolality, and pH of seminal plasma. Based on the results, the highest fertilization rate (97.2 ± 0.9%) and eyed egg survival (95.7 ± 1.6%) were observed in the P2 treatment, and those values showed remarkable differences with the control group (P < 0.05). The results indicated that multi-strain probiotics have potential efficacy on semen quality and fertilization ability of rainbow trout broodstock spermatozoa.
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- Erfan Akbari Nargesi
- Fisheries Department, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Guilan, Sowmeh Sara, P. O. Box 1144, Guilan, Iran
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- Fisheries Department, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Guilan, Sowmeh Sara, P. O. Box 1144, Guilan, Iran; Department of Marine Sciences, The Caspian Sea Basin Research Center, University of Guilan, Rasht, Guilan, Iran.
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Kujawa R, Piech P, Nowosad J, Kucharczyk D. Comparison of different methods of wild vimba bream Vimba vimba (L.) spawning under controlled conditions. Anim Reprod Sci 2022; 244:107036. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2022.107036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Revised: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Nowosad J, Dryl K, Kupren K, Kucharczyk D. Inhibiting the influence of ovarian fluid on spermatozoa activation and spermatozoa kinetic characteristics in the common barbel Barbus barbus. Theriogenology 2020; 158:250-257. [PMID: 32998078 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2020.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2020] [Revised: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 09/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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As a result of evolution, various finfish species have developed different breeding strategies. However, there are some similarities, and one of them is the positive effect of ovarian fluid on spermatozoa. The opposite of this phenomenon was found in the common barbel (Barbus barbus). The present study analyzed the effect of ovarian fluid (OF), distilled water (DW) and Woynarovich solution (WS) on the motility, longevity and kinetics of barbel spermatozoa. These spermatozoa parameters were also evaluated with various dilutions of ovarian fluid (OF) in relation to distilled water [0:4 (Group OF 0%), 1:3 (Group OF 25%), 1:1 (Group OF 50%), 3:1 (Group OF 75%), 4:0 (Group OF 100%)] and spermatozoa reactivation after a 30 s (Group OFR30s 100%) treatment in ovarian fluid. The motility analysis was carried out using computer-assisted semen analysis (CASA). The negative interaction of ovarian fluid with spermatozoa motility in the same fish species was recorded for the first time. In pure ovarian fluid, the average spermatozoa motility (MOT) decreased significantly (1.40 ± 0.94%). The negative effect of ovarian fluid-to-spermatozoa motility was reversible, and after a 30 s treatment in ovarian fluid and later dilution with water, spermatozoa motility was reactivated (from 2.25 ± 0.53% vs 69.78 ± 6.02%). The use of Woynarovich solution as an activator of spermatozoa movement had a positive effect (P < 0.05) on spermatozoa movement longevity (motility up to 90 s) and the percentage of motile spermatozoa compared to distilled water (up to 45 s) and ovarian fluid (P < 0.05).
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- Joanna Nowosad
- Department of Ichthyology and Aquaculture, Faculty of Animal Bioengineering, University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland.
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- Department of Gamete and Embryo Biology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Science, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Ichthyology and Aquaculture, Faculty of Animal Bioengineering, University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Ichthyology and Aquaculture, Faculty of Animal Bioengineering, University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland
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França TS, Motta NC, Egger RC, Oliveira AV, Murgas LDS. Impact of activation solutions on fresh and frozen-thawed sperm motility and fertilization success for two species of migratory freshwater fishes. Theriogenology 2020; 149:6-15. [PMID: 32224378 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2020.03.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2019] [Revised: 03/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Extracellular environment conditions, ionic concentration, pH, osmolality, and temperature influence sperm activation and sperm quality. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of different activating solutions on sperm quality and fertilization rate of fresh and post-thaw sperm in Brycon orbignyanus and Prochilodus vimboides. Activation solutions with ions: NaCl, KCl, CaCl2 (150 mOsm kg-1), without ions: glucose (150 mOsm kg-1) and water: reverse osmosis (RO) (∼0 mOsm kg-1) and tank water (TW) were tested. In experiment 1, fresh sperm motility was activated in each activating solution and motility rate (%), motility quality score (0-5), and motility duration (seconds) were subjectively evaluated using a microscope. In experiment 2, sperm was cryopreserved and post-thaw sperm quality was assessed in each activating solution. Methyl glycol was used as cryoprotectant and for B. orbignyanus a solution of BTS® 5% in water reverse osmosis - 325 mOsm kg-1 was used as extender, while for P. vimboides it was used a solution of glucose 5% in water reverse osmosis - 325 mOsm kg-1. In straw, cryoprotectant, extender, sperm were respectively 10%, 80% 10% (V/V). B. orbignyanus fresh sperm activated in NaCl, KCl, glucose solutions, TW and RO yielded higher averages for all the subjective parameters analysed. In fresh sperm of P. vimboides the highest values were observed when glucose solution was used for sperm motility activation, and the highest fertilization rates were observed in samples activated in glucose or RO solutions. B. orbignyanus post-thaw sperm activated in TW (45.1%) or RO (39.7%) presented the highest values for motility. The highest values of curvilinear velocity (VCL) were observed using glucose (69.5 μm s-1), NaCl (67 μm s-1) and KCl (68.4 μm s-1), but the highest fertilization rates were observed when glucose (3.6%), RO (3.5%) and TW (2.5%) were used. P. vimboides post-thaw sperm activated in glucose solution presented the highest motility rate (41%), VCL (43.7 μm s-1), fertilization rate (18.2%) and hatching rate (13.7%). In order to achieve the best seminal quality, fertilization and hatching rates in both fresh and post-thaw sperm, the glucose solution, TW and RO are indicated for use as sperm motility activators in B. orbignyanus, whereas for P. vimboides the glucose solution and RO are indicated.
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- Thales S França
- Dept. Animal Science, Federal University of Lavras, UFLA, Lavras, Minas Gerais, 37200-000, Brazil.
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- Dept. Animal Science, Federal University of Lavras, UFLA, Lavras, Minas Gerais, 37200-000, Brazil.
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- Dept. Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Lavras, UFLA, Lavras, Minas Gerais, 37200-000, Brazil.
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- Agricultural Research Company Of Minas Gerais, EPAMIG, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, 36571-000, Brazil.
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- Dept. Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Lavras, UFLA, Lavras, Minas Gerais, 37200-000, Brazil.
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Kowalska-Góralska M, Dziewulska K, Kulasza M. Effect of copper nanoparticles and ions on spermatozoa motility of sea trout (Salmo trutta m. Trutta L.). AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2019; 211:11-17. [PMID: 30908993 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2019.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2018] [Revised: 03/12/2019] [Accepted: 03/19/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Nanoproducts are being increasingly used in various industrial products, leading to a greater risk of water pollution through their discharge into environment as production byproducts. Increased levels of environmental pollution with nanoproducts pose a threat to all living organisms. Nanopollutants may have toxic effects on gametes and fertilization process in species with external fertilization, thereby reducing effectiveness of reproduction or greatly impairing it. The objective of the present study was to determine the effect of copper nanoparticles (Cu and CuO) and copper ions (CuSO4·5H2O) on the spermatozoa motility of sea trout and compare their harmful effects. Copper nanoparticles (NPs) of primary particle size <100 nm and CuO NPs of particle size <50 nm as well as a solution of CuSO4·5H2O were used for the study. Concentration of the products tested (CuNPs, CuONPs, and CuSO4·5H2O) was expressed as mg Cu L-1 in the media regardless of dissolution and aggregation. A suspension with concentration up to 500 mg L-1 in an aquatic environment was tested. Spermatozoa motility under direct contact with copper at 10 s post activation was evaluated using an automated system (CASA). Copper products in an aqueous environment primarily cause a reduction of spermatozoa velocity (VCL). A significant reduction of velocity in CuSO4·5H2O salt solution occurred at concentration starting from 8 mg L-1, whereas in solutions containing CuNPs and CuONPs this process is observed from 50 mg L-1. Reduction of percentage of motile spermatozoa occurred in CuNPs from a concentration of 125 mg L-1, while in CuONPs and CuSO4·5H2O, the effect began at concentration from 250 mg L-1. In a solution of CuSO4·5H2O at a concentration of 500 mg L-1, strong agglutination of sperm cells occurred and movement ceased (immobilization IC100). Exposure to CuONPs decreased the motility rate to below IC50, while for CuNPs, the motility rate reached 80%. Changes in linearity (LIN) and amplitude of head displacement (ALH) differed according to Cu products. Cu as CuSO4·5H2O and CuONPs impaired the LIN, while CuNPs lowered ALH. Duration of motility increased at low CuSO4·5H2O concentration. The effect of Cu ion on sea trout spermatozoa motility was more harmful than that of copper nanoparticles. The various copper products used affected motility parameters differently. Contamination of aqueous environment with copper primarily caused reduction in male gamete velocity, which may impair reproduction. Various copper products had different effects on LIN, ALH, and motility duration, which can also affect fertilization.
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- Monika Kowalska-Góralska
- Department of Hydrobiology and Aquaculture, Faculty of Biology and Animal Science, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 25, 50-375 Wrocław, Poland.
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- Department of Hydrobiology and General Zoology, Faculty of Biology, University of Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland; Centre of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Hydrobiology and General Zoology, Faculty of Biology, University of Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland
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Dziewulska K, Pilarska M. Inhibitory effect of K+ ions and influence of other ions and osmolality on the spermatozoa motility of European burbot (Lota lota L.). PLoS One 2018; 13:e0196415. [PMID: 29768446 PMCID: PMC5955499 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0196415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2017] [Accepted: 04/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background In fish with external fertilization, two main start-up mechanisms of the path that blocks or activates the spermatozoan motility apparatus are known. The main factor managing the path is osmolality or potassium ion. In burbot from the European and North American population, contradictory findings regarding the factors influencing the onset of spermatozoa motility were reported. The objective of the current study was to determine the effect of potassium and osmolality on the spermatozoa activation of European burbot, Lota lota (Actinopterygii, Gadiformes, Lotidae). Moreover, the influence of pH, as well as sodium ion concentrations on spermatozoa motility was investigated. Seven parameters characterising motility were traced by means of computer-assisted sperm analysis (CASA). Principal findings The spermatozoa of European burbot are K+ ion-sensitive. A 6-mM KCl solution significantly decreased motility, and above 12-mM (50 mOsm kg-1) totally ceased spermatozoa movement. Sucrose and Na+ solutions inhibited spermatozoa movement only at concentrations > 450–480 mOsm kg-1. Greater differences in the percentage of motile sperm between individuals were noted in solutions containing high concentrations of chemicals triggering sperm motility. The optimum osmolality for spermatozoa motility is in the range of 100–200 mOsm kg-1. The burbot spermatozoa were motile over a wide range of pH values with the best activation at pH 9. Conclusion It was demonstrated that the spermatozoa of European burbot are inhibited by K+ ions similarly as in North American burbot. Other electrolyte and non-electrolyte solutions inhibit spermatozoa movement only if their osmolality is greater than that of the physiological osmolality of seminal plasma. The data provided on basic knowledge of burbot spermatozoa allow to ensure appropriate conditions during artificial reproduction and scientific research.
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- Katarzyna Dziewulska
- Department of General Zoology, Faculty of Biology, University of Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland
- Centre of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of General Zoology, Faculty of Biology, University of Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland
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Bernardes Júnior JJ, Jimenez JE, Bombardelli RA, Nuñer APDO. Changes in external osmolality and ionic composition affect Megaleporinus obtusidens sperm motility. Anim Reprod Sci 2018; 190:63-74. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2018.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2017] [Revised: 01/22/2018] [Accepted: 01/24/2018] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Osmolality and composition of the activating solution affects motility of fresh and frozen Prochilodus lineatus sperm differently. Anim Reprod Sci 2016; 173:73-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2016.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2016] [Revised: 08/10/2016] [Accepted: 08/31/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Browne R, Kaurova S, Uteshev V, Shishova N, McGinnity D, Figiel C, Mansour N, Agnew D, Wu M, Gakhova E, Dzyuba B, Cosson J. Sperm motility of externally fertilizing fish and amphibians. Theriogenology 2015; 83:1-13. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2014.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2014] [Revised: 09/08/2014] [Accepted: 09/11/2014] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Physiological functions of osmolality and calcium ions on the initiation of sperm motility and swimming performance in redside dace, Clinostomus elongatus. Comp Biochem Physiol A Mol Integr Physiol 2013; 166:147-57. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2013.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2013] [Revised: 04/28/2013] [Accepted: 05/01/2013] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Sperm morphology, motility, and velocity in naturally occurring polyploid European weatherfish (Misgurnus fossilis L.). Theriogenology 2013; 80:153-60. [PMID: 23664795 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2013.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2012] [Revised: 03/17/2013] [Accepted: 04/04/2013] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Spontaneous polyploidy has been frequently documented in various fish species. This process may lead to disruption in testicular development and function. In the present study, sperm morphology and motility, elements critical to male fertility, were characterized in the naturally occurring triploid (3n) and tetraploid (4n) European weatherfish, Misgurnus fossilis L. (Teleostei, Cobitidae) inhabiting the upper reaches of the Lužnice River in the Czech Republic. Sperm with smaller heads, shorter flagella, and a lower number of mitochondria was observed in 3n specimens compared with 4n, but no differences were observed in size of midpiece or ultrastructure of sperm. Similar to most teleosts, the European weatherfish spermatozoon lacked an acrosome and consisted of a head (containing DNA), a midpiece (containing mitochondria and proximal and distal centrioles), and a flagellum with 9 + 2 microtubular structure. Sperm velocity was significantly lower in individuals with 4n compared with 3n, whereas no difference in sperm motility was observed. The stepwise linear regression reported significant negative correlations between sperm velocity and length of sperm head (r = -0.92, P < 0.01). In conclusion, the data reported no effect of polyploidy on sperm ultrastructure and motility in the European weatherfish, although it can affect sperm velocity, possibly through differences in head size and the number of mitochondria, which provide ATP for sperm movement.
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Dziewulska K, Domagała J. Effect of pH and cation concentrations on spermatozoan motility of sea trout (Salmo trutta m. trutta L.). Theriogenology 2012; 79:48-58. [PMID: 23102847 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2012.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2011] [Revised: 09/11/2012] [Accepted: 09/12/2012] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Environmental conditions during external fertilization in fish have a significant effect on spermatozoan motility (MOT) and fertilization ability. Even in the same family of fish, spermatozoa might differ in sensitivity to ions present in the external medium. Elucidation of such differences within a species would help to understand spermatozoan biology and to determine external conditions that would optimize spermatozoan MOT and successful fertilization. Objectives of the current study were to determine the effects of pH and of sodium, potassium, and calcium ion concentrations in the activation solution on sea trout spermatozoan MOT. Six parameters characterizing MOT (MOT, curvilinear velocity [VCL], linearity, amplitude of lateral head displacement, beat cross frequency, and duration of MOT) in spermatozoa activated in prepared buffers were traced by computer-assisted sperm analysis. Sea trout spermatozoa were motile over a wide range of pH values, and increasing pH did influence MOT, VCL, linearity, amplitude of lateral head displacement, and MOT duration. The optimum pH for sperm MOT was established at approximately 10. Increasing K(+) ion concentration within the observed range caused a decrease in MOT and VCL. Spermatozoan movement ceased at 8 mM KCl concentrations. In Ca(2+) buffers, sperm were motile within the range of 0 to 70 mM CaCl(2) concentration; although beyond 8 mM concentration, VCL and MOT gradually declined. Spermatozoan aggregation was observed at the highest ion concentrations tested. Increasing CaCl(2) concentration affected MOT pattern from initiation to termination of spermatozoan movement in a similar manner as changes associated with increasing pH. At concentrations of CaCl(2) higher than 0.5 mM and in buffers with pH values 10 to 11, movement of spermatozoa was characterized by high initial linearity followed by its gradual reduction. In contrast to the effects of KCl and CaCl(2), increasing NaCl concentration up to 90 mM Na(+) concentration prolonged the duration of spermatozoan movement and, up to 60 mM Na(+) concentration, slightly increased sperm velocity as well. Above the concentration of 90 mM NaCl, these parameters decreased; and at 240 mM of Na(+), spermatozoa did not activate.
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Laser spectrochemical characterization of semen. Talanta 2012; 99:140-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2012.05.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2012] [Revised: 05/17/2012] [Accepted: 05/18/2012] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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