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Moustakli E, Zikopoulos A, Skentou C, Stavros S, Sofikitis N, Georgiou I, Zachariou A. Integrative Assessment of Seminal Plasma Biomarkers: A Narrative Review Bridging the Gap between Infertility Research and Clinical Practice. J Clin Med 2024; 13:3147. [PMID: 38892858 PMCID: PMC11173072 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13113147] [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: 04/23/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Infertility represents a significant global health challenge impacting millions of couples worldwide. Approximately half of all infertile couples exhibit compromised semen quality, indicative of diminished male fertility. While the diagnosis of male infertility traditionally relies on semen analysis, its limitations in providing a comprehensive assessment of male reproductive health have spurred efforts to identify novel biomarkers. Seminal plasma, a complex fluid containing proteins, lipids, and metabolites, has emerged as a rich source of such indicators. Reproduction depends heavily on seminal plasma, the primary transporter of chemicals from male reproductive glands. It provides a non-invasive sample for urogenital diagnostics and has demonstrated potential in the identification of biomarkers linked to illnesses of the male reproductive system. The abundance of seminal proteins has enabled a deeper understanding of their biological functions, origins, and differential expression in various conditions associated with male infertility, including azoospermia, asthenozoospermia, oligozoospermia, teratozoospermia, among others. The true prevalence of male infertility is understated due to the limitations of the current diagnostic techniques. This review critically evaluates the current landscape of seminal plasma biomarkers and their utility in assessing male infertility. Βy bridging the gap between research and clinical practice, the integrative assessment of seminal plasma biomarkers offers a multimodal approach to comprehensively evaluate male infertility.
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- Efthalia Moustakli
- Laboratory of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece;
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Rd, Exeter EX 25 DW, UK;
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School of Ioannina, University General Hospital, 45110 Ioannina, Greece;
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- Third Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Attikon Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 12462 Athens, Greece;
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Ioannina University, 45110 Ioannina, Greece; (N.S.); (A.Z.)
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- Laboratory of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece;
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Ioannina University, 45110 Ioannina, Greece; (N.S.); (A.Z.)
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Hoxha M, Barbonetti A, Zappacosta B. Arachidonic Acid Pathways and Male Fertility: A Systematic Review. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24098207. [PMID: 37175913 PMCID: PMC10178949 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24098207] [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: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Arachidonic acid (AA) is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that is involved in male fertility. Human seminal fluid contains different prostaglandins: PGE (PGE1 and PGE2), PGF2α, and their specific 19-hydroxy derivatives, 18,19-dehydro derivatives of PGE1 and PGE2. The objective of this study is to synthesize the available literature of in vivo animal studies and human clinical trials on the association between the AA pathway and male fertility. PGE is significantly decreased in the semen of infertile men, suggesting the potential for exploitation of PGE agonists to improve male fertility. Indeed, ibuprofen can affect male fertility by promoting alterations in sperm function and standard semen parameters. The results showed that targeting the AA pathways could be an attractive strategy for the treatment of male fertility.
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- Malvina Hoxha
- Department for Chemical-Toxicological and Pharmacological Evaluation of Drugs, Faculty of Pharmacy, Catholic University Our Lady of Good Counsel, 1000 Tirana, Albania
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- Andrology Unit, Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, 67100 L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department for Chemical-Toxicological and Pharmacological Evaluation of Drugs, Faculty of Pharmacy, Catholic University Our Lady of Good Counsel, 1000 Tirana, Albania
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Bisconti M, Simon JF, Grassi S, Leroy B, Martinet B, Arcolia V, Isachenko V, Hennebert E. Influence of Risk Factors for Male Infertility on Sperm Protein Composition. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:13164. [PMID: 34884971 PMCID: PMC8658491 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222313164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Male infertility is a common health problem that can be influenced by a host of lifestyle risk factors such as environment, nutrition, smoking, stress, and endocrine disruptors. These effects have been largely demonstrated on sperm parameters (e.g., motility, numeration, vitality, DNA integrity). In addition, several studies showed the deregulation of sperm proteins in relation to some of these factors. This review inventories the literature related to the identification of sperm proteins showing abundance variations in response to the four risk factors for male infertility that are the most investigated in this context: obesity, diabetes, tobacco smoking, and exposure to bisphenol-A (BPA). First, we provide an overview of the techniques used to identify deregulated proteins. Then, we summarise the main results obtained in the different studies and provide a compiled list of deregulated proteins in relation to each risk factor. Gene ontology analysis of these deregulated proteins shows that oxidative stress and immune and inflammatory responses are common mechanisms involved in sperm alterations encountered in relation to the risk factors.
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- Marie Bisconti
- Laboratory of Cell Biology, Research Institute for Biosciences, University of Mons, Place du Parc 20, 7000 Mons, Belgium; (M.B.); (S.G.); (E.H.)
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- Fertility Clinic, CHU Ambroise Paré Hospital, Boulevard Kennedy 2, 7000 Mons, Belgium; (J.-F.S.); (V.A.)
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- Laboratory of Cell Biology, Research Institute for Biosciences, University of Mons, Place du Parc 20, 7000 Mons, Belgium; (M.B.); (S.G.); (E.H.)
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- Laboratory of Proteomics and Microbiology, CISMa, Research Institute for Biosciences, University of Mons, 7000 Mons, Belgium;
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- Evolutionary Biology & Ecology, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Avenue Paul Héger, CP 160/12, 1000 Brussels, Belgium;
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- Fertility Clinic, CHU Ambroise Paré Hospital, Boulevard Kennedy 2, 7000 Mons, Belgium; (J.-F.S.); (V.A.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Cologne, Kerpener Strasse 34, 50931 Cologne, Germany
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- Laboratory of Cell Biology, Research Institute for Biosciences, University of Mons, Place du Parc 20, 7000 Mons, Belgium; (M.B.); (S.G.); (E.H.)
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Araujo SC, Bertolla RP. Protein markers of spermatogenesis and their potential use in the management of azoospermia. Expert Rev Proteomics 2021; 18:939-948. [PMID: 34812697 DOI: 10.1080/14789450.2021.2010548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Azoospermia, absence of sperm in the ejaculate is classified as obstructive (OA) and non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA). In OA, sperm are produced, but due to physical obstruction in the male reproductive tract, they are not released in the ejaculate. NOA, on the other hand, is defined as the absence of sperm in the ejaculate due to testicular dysfunction. In NOA, spermatogenesis is frequently preserved in specific sites, and proteomics studies have been employed in order to identify men with preserved spermatogenesis. AREAS COVERED Differential protein expression in patients with male infertility is an indicator of impaired spermatogenesis. Here, we reviewed proteins with a potential role as biomarkers of spermatogenesis that could help in the management of non-obstructive and obstructive azoospermia. The following keywords were used for bibliographic research: seminal plasma, proteomics, male infertility, nonobstructive, obstructive, azoospermia, oligospermia. EXPERT OPINION Biopsy is an invasive and potentially harmful technique for detecting spermatogenesis in men with OA and NOA. Seminal plasma proteins are highly promising as biomarkers for spermatogenesis. Current literature presents a number of potential candidate biomarkers for determining preserved spermatogenesis.
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- Sophia Costa Araujo
- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, Human Reproduction Section, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, Human Reproduction Section, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Kumar N, Singh NK. "Emerging role of Novel Seminal Plasma Bio-markers in Male Infertility: A Review". Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2020; 253:170-179. [PMID: 32871440 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2020.08.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2019] [Revised: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Male infertility has emerged as an important cause of infertility worldwide. There are many factors affecting male fertility and research is going on to know impact of various factors on sperm functions. Semen analysis is gold standard diagnostic test for male infertility, but it is crude method for estimation of male infertility as seminal composition gets affected by environmental factors, infections, other pathologies, hence, results of semen analysis either becomes normal/ambiguous, leading to failure of diagnosis and delayed treatment. Hence, with need of newer, better tests for assessing male factor infertility, seminal plasma is being tested for biomarkers. Seminal plasma is considered gold mine for male fertility as it contains molecules from male reproductive glands which play important role in sperm function. Study of seminal plasma molecules can give an idea about sperm concentration, motility, morphology and cause of infertility and can serve as biomarkers for male infertility. Present review briefs on some of these novel seminal plasma biomarkers which may play significant role in male fertility and can be used in future for better identification, assessment of infertile males. METHODOLOGY Literature from 1985 to 2019 was searched from various databases including PUBMED, SCOPUS, Google Scholar on seminal plasma biomarkers using keywords: "seminal plasma protein biomarkers", "novel seminal plasma markers and male infertility", "hormones in seminal plasma and male infertility", "oxidative stress and male infertility", "Reactive Oxygen Species and sperm DNA", "immunoinfertility". INCLUSION CRITERIA All full length original or review articles or abstracts on seminal plasma markers and male infertility published in English language in various peer-reviewed journals were considered. EXCLUSION CRITERIA Articles published in languages other than English were excluded from the study. RESULTS Seminal plasma is a big reservoir of molecules derived from the various male reproductive glands which can be used as potential biomarkers of male fertility. CONCLUSION Hence, seminal plasma biomarkers can be used in future for better assessment of male factor infertility, its causes and may play an important role in management of male factor infertility.
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- Naina Kumar
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalagiri, 522503, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Katuri Medical College and Hospital, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India.
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Evaluation by re-derivation of a paternal line after 18 generations on seminal traits, proteome and fertility. Livest Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2019.103894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Bezerra MJB, Silva MB, Lobo CH, Vasconcelos FR, Lobo MD, Monteiro-Moreira ACO, Moreira RA, Machado-Neves M, Figueiredo JR, Moura AA. Gene and protein expression in the reproductive tract of Brazilian Somalis rams. Reprod Domest Anim 2018; 54:939-948. [PMID: 30246506 DOI: 10.1111/rda.13348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2018] [Accepted: 06/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Brazilian Somalis is a locally-adapted breed of rams raised in tropical climate and native pastures. The present study was conducted to evaluate gene expression and proteome of the reproductive tract of such rams. Samples were collected from testes, epididymides, seminal vesicles and bulbourethral glands of four rams. Expression of clusterin (CLU), osteopontin (OPN) and prostaglandin D2 synthase (PGDS) genes were evaluated in all samples by real-time PCR. Shotgun proteomic analysis was performed using samples from the head, corpus and cauda epididymides and from all other structures as well. Gene ontology terms and protein interactions were obtained from UniProtKB databases and MetaCore v.6.8 platform. CLU trasncripts were detected in the testes, epididymides, seminal vesicles and bulbourethral glands of the Somalis rams. The initial region and body of the epididymis had the greatest CLU expression. OPN mRNA was localized in all tissues of the ram reproductive tract. PGDS mRNA was detected in the testes and epididymides. Lable-free mass spectrometry allowed the identification of 137 proteins in all samples. Proteins of the epididymis head mainly participate in cellular processes and response to stimulus, participating in catalityc activity and binding. Proteins of epididymis body acted as regulatory proteins and in cellular processes, with binding and catalytic activity. Cauda epididymis molecules were associated with cellular processes and regulation, with binding function and catalytic activity as well. Testis proteins were mainly linked to cell processes and response to stimuli, and had catalytic function. Seminal vesicle proteins were involved in regulation and mainly with binding functions. Most bulbourethral gland proteins participated in cellular processes. The present study is the first to evaluate the proteome and gene expressions in the reproductive tract of Brazilian Somalis rams. Such pieces of information bring significant cointribution for the understanding of the reproductive physiology of locally-adapted livestock.
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- Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Fortaleza, Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Fortaleza, Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, CearaState University, Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil
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Rossitto M, Ujjan S, Poulat F, Boizet-Bonhoure B. Multiple roles of the prostaglandin D2 signaling pathway in reproduction. Reproduction 2015; 149:R49-58. [DOI: 10.1530/rep-14-0381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Prostaglandins signaling molecules are involved in numerous physiological processes. They are produced by several enzyme-limited reactions upon fatty acids, which are catalyzed by two cyclooxygenases and prostaglandin synthases. In particular, the prostaglandins E2(PGE2), D2(PGD2), and F2(PGF2α) have been shown to be involved in female reproductive mechanisms. Furthermore, widespread expression of lipocalin- and hematopoietic-PGD2synthases in the male reproductive tract supports the purported roles of PGD2in the development of both embryonic and adult testes, sperm maturation, and spermatogenesis. In this review, we summarize the putative roles of PGD2signaling and the roles of both PGD2synthases in testicular formation and function. We review the data reporting the involvement of PGD2signaling in the differentiation of Sertoli and germ cells of the embryonic testis. Furthermore, we discuss the roles of lipocalin-PGD2synthase in steroidogenesis and spermatogenesis, in terms of lipid molecule transport and PGD2production. Finally, we discuss the hypothesis that PGD2signaling may be affected in certain reproductive diseases, such as infertility, cryptorchidism, and testicular cancer.
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Kovak MR, Saraswati S, Schoen DJ, Diekman AB. Investigation of galectin-3 function in the reproductive tract by identification of binding ligands in human seminal plasma. Am J Reprod Immunol 2014; 72:403-12. [PMID: 24863808 DOI: 10.1111/aji.12273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2014] [Accepted: 04/29/2014] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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PROBLEM Galectin-3 is a β-galactoside binding protein with immunomodulatory properties and exerts its extracellular functions via interactions with glycoconjugate ligands. Therefore, to elucidate the function of galectin-3, binding ligands in human seminal plasma were investigated. METHOD OF STUDY Galectin-3 binding proteins were isolated from seminal plasma by affinity chromatography, and candidate ligands were identified by MS/MS. Biochemical methods were used to characterize the ability of galectin-3 to bind its ligands. RESULTS Identified galectin-3 ligands included CD13, MUC6, PAP, PSA, and ZAG. 1D and 2D electrophoretic analysis of seminal plasma demonstrated that CD13, PAP, PSA, and ZAG immunoreactivity co-migrated with galectin-3-reactive protein bands and spots at expected molecular weights and pIs. Inhibition assays indicated that CD13, PSA, PAP, and ZAG interact with galectin-3 in a protein-carbohydrate manner. CONCLUSION The galectin-3 binding ligands identified in this study indicate multiple roles for galectin-3 in the reproductive and immunological functions of seminal plasma.
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- Matthew R Kovak
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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Characteristic of PGDS potential regulation role on spermatogenesis in the Chinese mitten crab Eriocheir sinensis. Gene 2014; 543:244-52. [PMID: 24709109 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2014.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2013] [Revised: 04/01/2014] [Accepted: 04/03/2014] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Prostaglandin D synthase (PGDS) catalyzes the isomerization of PGH2 to produce PGD2 in the presence of sulfhydryl compounds. In this study, a full length PGDS gene comprising 1250 nucleotides from the Chinese mitten crab Eriocheir sinensis (Es-PGDS) was characterized, with a 615 bp open reading frame encoding 204 amino acid residues. Its deduced peptide has high homology with other species' PGDS protein. The Es-PGDS mRNA expression was tissue-related, with the highest expression observed in the hepatopancreas, accessory sex gland, testis and ovaries. We also detected the different stages of tissue expression and the enzyme activity for Es-PGDS in the testis and male crab hepatopancreas. The different expression patterns and its corresponding enzyme activity level indicated that PGDS is involving in the regulation of reproductive action during the period of rapid development in E. sinensis. Furthermore our research could arouse a heat debate on the PGDS reproductive function in invertebrate and further study will be needed to determine the molecular mechanism(s) linking PGDS functions to spermatogenesis and ontogenesis if this gene is to be exploited as a molecular biomarker in further studies of development.
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da Silva BF, Souza GHMF, Turco EGL, Del Giudice PT, Soler TB, Spaine DM, Borrelli M, Gozzo FC, Pilau EJ, Garcia JS, Ferreira CR, Eberlin MN, Bertolla RP. Differential seminal plasma proteome according to semen retrieval in men with spinal cord injury. Fertil Steril 2013; 100:959-69. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2013.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2012] [Revised: 06/06/2013] [Accepted: 06/06/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Souza CEA, Rego JPA, Lobo CH, Oliveira JTA, Nogueira FC, Domont GB, Fioramonte M, Gozzo FC, Moreno FB, Monteiro-Moreira ACO, Figueiredo JR, Moura AA. Proteomic analysis of the reproductive tract fluids from tropically-adapted Santa Ines rams. J Proteomics 2012; 75:4436-56. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2012.05.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2012] [Revised: 05/18/2012] [Accepted: 05/22/2012] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Characteristics of selected seminal plasma proteins and their application in the improvement of the reproductive processes in mammals. Pol J Vet Sci 2011; 14:489-99. [PMID: 21957748 DOI: 10.2478/v10181-011-0074-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Understanding the biochemical processes associated with ovum fertilization and knowledge about the structure and function of individual substances participating in these processes is crucial for the development of biotechnological methods to improve reproduction of animals and humans. Among many components of seminal plasma, proteins and peptides play a specific role in regulation of the fertilization process, particularly through their ability to bind various types of ligands such as polysaccharides, lipids and ions. Heparin-binding proteins regulate capacitation and acrosome reaction processes. Affinity of plasma proteins to mannans of the fallopian tube epithelium facilitates formation of spermatozoa reservoirs in the female reproductive tract. Ability to bind phosphorylcholine is one of the conditions for the coating of the seminal plasma proteins on the sperm membrane and also determines the formation of oligomeric forms of certain proteins. Zinc binding by seminal plasma proteins regulates sperm chromatin condensation state. It also affects motility of these cells and acrosome reaction. The interspecies analysis indicates significant structural and functional similarities, especially for the proteins with low molecular weight. Fertility associated proteins (FAPs) have been determined in the bull, stallion, boar, ram and dog. The contents of these proteins correlate with the indicators of the fertilizing abilities of sperm. In humans, several seminal plasma proteins were found which serve as diagnostic markers of spermatogenesis, seminiferous epithelium state, and azoospermia. To determine the semen ability for preservation, measurement of some seminal plasma protein content may also be used. Addition of specific plasma proteins to a spermatozoa solution undergoing the process of preservation may be used to retain the features of the cells responsible for efficient fertilization.
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Nynca J, Dietrich MA, Bilińska B, Kotula-Balak M, Kiełbasa T, Karol H, Ciereszko A. Isolation of lipocalin-type protein from rainbow trout seminal plasma and its localisation in the reproductive system. Reprod Fertil Dev 2011; 23:381-9. [DOI: 10.1071/rd10118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2010] [Accepted: 09/01/2010] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The lipocalin protein family is a large and diverse group of small extracellular proteins characterised by their ability to bind hydrophobic molecules. In the present study, we describe the isolation procedure for rainbow trout seminal plasma protein, characterised by a moderate migration rate during polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, providing information regarding its basic features and immunohistochemical localisation. This protein was identified as a lipocalin-type protein (LTP). The molecular mass of LTP was found to be 18 848 Da and it was found to lack any carbohydrate components. Only a few Salmoniformes contain LTP in their seminal plasma. The abundance of LTP in the Sertoli and Leydig cells of the testes of the rainbow trout, as well as in secretory cells of the efferent duct, suggests that this protein is specific for rainbow trout milt, where it acts as a lipophilic carrier protein. Moreover, the specific localisation of LTP in the flagella of the spermatozoa suggests a role for LTP in sperm motility. Further experiments are necessary to identify the endogenous ligands for LTP in rainbow trout seminal plasma and to characterise the binding properties of this protein.
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Moura AA, Souza CE, Stanley BA, Chapman DA, Killian GJ. Proteomics of cauda epididymal fluid from mature Holstein bulls. J Proteomics 2010; 73:2006-20. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2010.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2010] [Revised: 06/03/2010] [Accepted: 06/15/2010] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Gonçalves RF, Staros AL, Killian GJ. Oviductal Fluid Proteins Associated with the Bovine Zona Pellucida and the Effect onIn VitroSperm-Egg Binding, Fertilization and Embryo Development. Reprod Domest Anim 2008; 43:720-9. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2007.00978.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Chen DY, Liu LM, Liu SJ, Zhu MY, Xu L, Huang TH. Single-chain antibody against human lipocalin-type prostaglandin D synthase: construction, expression, purification, and activity assay. BIOCHEMISTRY. BIOKHIMIIA 2008; 73:702-10. [PMID: 18620537 DOI: 10.1134/s0006297908060114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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An active form of single-chain antibody (ScFv) from murine monoclonal antibody 4A7, which is specific for lipocalin-type prostaglandin D synthase (L-PGDS), was produced in Escherichia coli. The complementary DNA fragments encoding the variable regions of heavy chain (VH) and light chain (VL), which amplified from hybridoma 4A7 producing a monoclonal antibody (IgG1) against L-PGDS, were connected by a (Gly4Ser)3 linker using an assembly polymerase chain reaction. The resultant ScFv were cloned into the vector pGEM and expressed in E. coli as inclusion bodies. The expressed ScFv fusion proteins were purified by Ni2+-nitrilotriacetic acid chromatography. The purity and activity of purified ScFv were confirmed by SDS-PAGE and ELISA. The result revealed that 4A7 ScFv conserved the same characteristics of specific recognition and binding to sperm as the parental 4A7 monoclonal antibody.
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- De-Yu Chen
- Research Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China
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Heshmat SM, Mullen JB, Jarvi KA, Soosaipillai A, Diamandis EP, Hamilton RJ, Lo KC. Seminal Plasma Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D Synthase: A Potential New Marker for the Diagnosis of Obstructive Azoospermia. J Urol 2008; 179:1077-80. [DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2007.10.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2007] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Samy M. Heshmat
- Department of Surgery (Division of Urology), Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery (Division of Urology), Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery (Division of Urology), Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery (Division of Urology), Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery (Division of Urology), Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery (Division of Urology), Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Chen DY, Liu SJ, Zhu MY, Li WY, Cui YD, Huang YF. Different expression of lipocalin-type prostaglandin D synthase in rat epididymidis. Anim Reprod Sci 2007; 98:302-10. [PMID: 16730417 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2006.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2005] [Revised: 02/18/2006] [Accepted: 03/07/2006] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
This study was designed to explore the different expression of L-PGDS (lipocalin-type prostaglandin D synthase) in rat epididymidis and to gain further insight into the potential function of L-PGDS in male reproduction. The expression of L-PGDS in rat epididymidis was assessed using real-time quantitative PCR and immunoblotting. The distribution of L-PGDS in rat epididymidis was explored by immunohistochemical methods. The result of immunohistochemistry displayed that L-PGDS was mainly distributed in epididymidis and localized within the cytoplasm and the cilia of the epithelial cells. Real-time quantitative PCR and immunoblotting showed that L-PGDS was strikingly expressed in the caput epididymidis, while a moderate to weak expression was observed in the corpus and cauda epididymidis, the level of mRNA was 0.52+/-0.02 in the caput, 0.48+/-0.03 in the corpus and 0.32+/-0.01 in the cauda epididymidis, the level of protein expression in caput, corpus and the cauda groups was 1, 0.89+/-0.03 and 0.62+/-0.01, which suggested that L-PGDS may play certain kind of role during the process of the spermatozoa maturation.
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- De-Yu Chen
- Department of Biology, Fuyang Normal College, Fuyang 230632, China
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Chen DY, Wang JJ, Huang YF, Zhou KY. Relationship between lipocalin-type prostaglandin D synthase and α-glucosidase in azoospermia seminal plasma. Clin Chim Acta 2005; 354:69-76. [PMID: 15748601 DOI: 10.1016/j.cccn.2004.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2004] [Revised: 11/12/2004] [Accepted: 11/12/2004] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND [corrected] To determine the correlation of lipocalin-type prostaglandin D synthase (L-PGDS) and alpha-glucosidase in semen. METHODS We analyzed 68 seminal plasmas for lipocalin-type prostaglandin D synthase (L-PGDS) and alpha-glucosidase, L-PGDS was analyzed by ELISA. The semen donors were categorized in 3 groups: normal, obstructive and non-obstructive azoospermia. We then evaluated their correlation. RESULTS The difference of L-PGDS concentration (P<0.001) and alpha-glucosidase activity (P<0.001) among the 3 clinical groups was statistically significant. Correlation between L-PGDS concentration and alpha-glucosidase was also statistically significant. L-PGDS concentration correlated positively with alpha-glucosidase activity (r=0.882). CONCLUSIONS L-PGDS in seminal plasma, like alpha-glucosidase, suggests an obstruction of the seminal ducts and may be a potential marker that may aid in the differential diagnosis of obstructive and non-obstructive azoospermia.
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- De-Yu Chen
- College of Life Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China; Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, JinLing Hospital, Nanjing, China.
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Zhu H, Ma H, Ni H, Ma XH, Mills N, Yang ZM. Expression and Regulation of Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D Synthase in Rat Testis and Epididymis1. Biol Reprod 2004; 70:1088-95. [PMID: 14668211 DOI: 10.1095/biolreprod.103.022079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Lipocalin-type prostaglandin D synthase (L-PGDS), a bifunctional protein, is expressed in the male reproductive organs of many species. However, the expression and regulation of L-PGDS in rat are still uncertain. The present study investigated the regionalization and regulation of L-PGDS expression in rat testis and epididymis by in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry under the conditions of sexual maturation, castration, and ethylene dimethane sulfonate (EDS) treatments. In sexually mature rats, L-PGDS mRNA was weakly expressed only in the testicular peritubular cells, whereas L-PGDS immunostaining was highly detected in the Leydig cells by Day 70 postpartum. During sexual maturation, L-PGDS mRNA expression was highly detected in the caput, corpus, and cauda of the epididymis 70 days after birth. Compared with normal L-PGDS expression in adult epididymis, both L-PGDS mRNA expression and protein immunostaining were significantly reduced in the caput, corpus, and cauda epididymis after castration. Testosterone propionate treatment induced a significant increase of L-PGDS expression in the epididymis of castrated rats. Compared with adult rat epididymis, L-PGDS mRNA and protein expression was down-regulated after EDS treatment. Testosterone propionate treatment could induce an increase of L-PGDS mRNA and protein expression in the epididymis of EDS-treated rats. In conclusion, both castration and EDS treatments caused a significant decrease of L-PGDS expression in the epididymis, whereas testosterone propionate treatment could induce an increase of L-PGDS expression in the epididymis of both castrated and EDS-treated rats, indicating that L-PGDS expression in the rat epididymis can be up-regulated by testosterone.
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- Hui Zhu
- College of Life Sciences, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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