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Apoptosis and glucocorticoid-related genes mRNA expression is modulated by coenzyme Q10 supplementation during in vitro maturation and vitrification of bovine oocytes and cumulus cells. Theriogenology 2022; 192:62-72. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2022.08.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Revised: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Peng H, Hu M, Liu Z, Lai W, Shi L, Zhao Z, Ma H, Li Y, Yan S. Transcriptome Analysis of the Liver and Muscle Tissues of Dorper and Small-Tailed Han Sheep. Front Genet 2022; 13:868717. [PMID: 35480317 PMCID: PMC9035493 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.868717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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It is well known that Dorper (DP) is a full-bodied, fast-growing and high dressing percentage breed, while the production performance of Small-tailed Han sheep (STH) is not so excellent, in contrast to DP. Therefore, in this study, a comparative transcriptomic analysis of liver and muscle tissues from DP and STH breeds was carried out to find differentially expressed genes (DEGs) that affect their growth and meat quality traits. The results showed that the total number of DEGs was 2,188 in the two tissues. There were 950, 160 up-regulated and 1,007, 71 down-regulated genes in the liver and muscle, respectively. Several DEGs such as TGFB1, TGFB3, FABP3, LPL may be associated with growth and development in DP. Also, several GO terms were found to be associated with muscle growth and development, such as developmental growth (GO:0048589), and myofibril (GO:0030016). Further validation of eight genes (6 up-regulated, and 2 down-regulated) was performed using quantitative RT-PCR. These findings will provide valuable information for studying growth and development as well as meat quality traits in sheep.
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- Hongyang Peng
- College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Gongzhuling, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Gongzhuling, China
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- College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Kalo D, Reches D, Netta N, Komsky-Elbaz A, Zeron Y, Moallem U, Roth Z. Carryover effects of feeding bulls with an omega-3-enriched-diet-From spermatozoa to developed embryos. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0265650. [PMID: 35324945 PMCID: PMC8947395 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0265650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 03/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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The impact of omega-3 nutritional manipulation on semen cryosurvival and quality post thawing is controversial. Our aim was to examine how feeding bulls with omega-3 supplementation from different sources affects the spermatozoa quality parameters. Fifteen Israeli Holstein bulls were fed for 13 weeks with a standard ration top-dressed with encapsulated-fat supplementation: fish or flaxseed oil or saturated fatty acids (control). Ejaculates were collected before, during, and after the feeding trial. Frozen-thawed samples were evaluated by a flow cytometer for spermatozoa viability, mitochondrial membrane potential, the level of reactive oxygen species (ROS), acrosome membrane integrity, DNA fragmentation, phosphatidylserine translocation, and membrane fluidity. Both fish and flaxseed oil treatment resulted in lower ROS levels vs. control groups, during and after the feeding trial. Fewer spermatozoa with damaged acrosomes were observed in the fish oil group after the feeding trial. The spermatozoa membrane fluidity was altered in both the fish and flaxseed oil groups throughout the feeding trial, but only in the flaxseed oil group after the feeding trial. The proportion of spermatozoa with fragmented DNA was lower in the flaxseed oil group after the feeding trial. The spermatozoa fertilization competence did not differ between groups however, blastocyst formation rate was higher in the fish and flaxseed oil groups relative to the control. This was associated with differential gene expression in the blastocysts. Overall, the omega-3-enriched food improved the spermatozoa characteristics; this was further expressed in the developing blastocysts, suggesting a carryover effect from the spermatozoa to the embryos.
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- Dorit Kalo
- Department of Animal Sciences, Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Hebrew University, Rehovot, Israel
- ASRC, Animal Sperm Research Center, Department of Animal Sciences, Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Hebrew University, Rehovot, Israel
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Hebrew University, Rehovot, Israel
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Hebrew University, Rehovot, Israel
- Department of Ruminant Science, Institute of Animal Science, Volcani Center, Bet-Dagan, Israel
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Hebrew University, Rehovot, Israel
- ASRC, Animal Sperm Research Center, Department of Animal Sciences, Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Hebrew University, Rehovot, Israel
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- ASRC, Animal Sperm Research Center, Department of Animal Sciences, Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Hebrew University, Rehovot, Israel
- SION Artificial Insemination and Breeding Center, Hafetz-Haim, Israel
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- Department of Ruminant Science, Institute of Animal Science, Volcani Center, Bet-Dagan, Israel
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Hebrew University, Rehovot, Israel
- ASRC, Animal Sperm Research Center, Department of Animal Sciences, Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Hebrew University, Rehovot, Israel
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Gutiérrez JAB, Cardona Maya WD. In Silico Analysis of Sperm From Ejaculates with Different Semen Characteristics. J Reprod Infertil 2021; 22:210-215. [PMID: 34900641 PMCID: PMC8607880 DOI: 10.18502/jri.v22i3.6721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2020] [Accepted: 09/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background: Male infertility is associated with altered characteristics of the sperm within the ejaculate. It is possible to find molecular explanations for the observed phenotypes and their consequences. This study aimed to analyze, using a specialized software, a gene set of transcriptomic data from different types of ejaculates. Methods: Data from ejaculate samples categorized as normal, oligospermia, and teratozoospermia were obtained from Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO). After normalization, the data average for each sample category was calculated and analyzed independently using Ingenuity Pathway Analysis (IPA). Results: Five important canonical pathways are involved in normal and altered semen samples (Oligospermia and teratozoospermia) except sirtuin signaling and mitochondrial dysfunction pathways. The five most important biological processes are identified in all semen phenotypes, but the only difference is the genes connected with initiation of RNA transcription in oligospermic and asthenospermic samples. Conclusion: Surprisingly, different types of ejaculates share many pathways and biological processes; sperm proteomics as a new global approach gives clues for the development of strategies to explain the reason for observed phenotypes of ejaculated spermatozoa, their possible effect on fertility, and for implementing research strategies in the context of infertility diagnosis and treatment.
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- Jesús Alfredo Berdugo Gutiérrez
- - Reproduction Group, Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Medical School, University of Antioquia, Antioquia, Colombia
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- - Reproduction Group, Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Medical School, University of Antioquia, Antioquia, Colombia
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Nasser G, Romysa S, Dalia Abd-El RA, Beshoy SF K, Eman Kh K, Md F, Kong IK. Cumulus-oocyte developmental competence: From morphological selection to molecular markers. JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND OBSTETRICS 2020:084-086. [DOI: 10.17352/jgro.000094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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