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Parvin A, Erabi G, Saboohi Tasooji MR, Sadeghpour S, Mellatyar H, Rezaei Arablouydareh S, Navapour L, Taheri-Anganeh M, Ghasemnejad-Berenji H. The effects of photobiomodulation on the improvement of sperm parameters: A review study. Photochem Photobiol 2024. [PMID: 38623963 DOI: 10.1111/php.13941] [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: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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The prevalence of male infertility has become a significant clinical concern worldwide, with a noticeable upward trend in recent times. The rates of fertilization and subsequent development of embryos are dependent on many parameters associated with the quality and viability of sperm. Photobiomodulation (PBM) is a promising approach with a great potential for translational applications in the treatment of spermatozoa exhibiting low quality and motility. In this study, a comprehensive analysis of the existing literature, specifically examining the mechanisms of action of PBM has been presented. Our objective was to enhance knowledge in the field of laser light therapy in order to promote the usage of irradiation in clinical settings in a more effective way. Within the realm of reproductive science, the utilization of PBM has been employed to enhance the metabolic processes, motility, and viability of spermatozoa. This is attributed to its advantageous effects on mitochondria, resulting in the activation of the mitochondrial respiratory chain and subsequent synthesis of ATP. This therapeutic approach can be highly advantageous in circumventing the reliance on chemical substances within the culture medium for spermatozoa while also facilitating the viability and motility of spermatozoa, particularly in circumstances involving thawing or samples with significant immotility.
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- Ali Parvin
- Student Research Committee, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Reproductive Health Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Reproductive Health Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Reproductive Health Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Cellular and Molecular Medicine Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Reproductive Health Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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Liu XN, Li MY, Ma QL, Chen J, Liu S, Yu Y, Sun L. Swimming trapper decreases the proportion of chromosomally unbalanced spermatozoa in human Robertsonian translocation carriers. Andrology 2024. [PMID: 38465706 DOI: 10.1111/andr.13623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Carriers of reciprocal translocations often have more unbalanced spermatozoa and higher DNA fragmentation rates, elevating reproductive risk. The simple swim-up method (SSUM) can decrease the amount of spermatozoa with abnormal chromatin structure and fragmented DNA, however, it has limited efficacy in eliminating chromosomally unbalanced sperm. METHODS The spermatozoa of eight Robertsonian translocation (Rob) carriers were split into three groups: original raw semen group (control group); SSUM and swimming trapper method group (STM) processed semen samples. After different semen preparation procedures, semen qualities, sperm chromosomal aneuploidy, and sperm fragmented DNA were evaluated. RESULTS Although spermatozoa with higher motility was obtained by both SSUM and STM, the population of faster forward moving sperm was greater with STM as compared to SSUM. While the rates of DNA fragmentation were statistically much lower in both groups than ejaculated semen sample, our data showed better effect on the decrease of DNA fragmentation index (DFI) after selection by STM for patients who have high DFI (>20%) in neat semen. For all patients, significant decrease in the frequency of chromosomally unbalanced spermatozoa was observed after selection using STM. Although similar trends can be seen in the SSUM group, a significant difference was identified in one patient only. CONCLUSIONS Use of swimming trapper (STM) is superior for enriching high-motile and genetically competent sperm in comparison with SSUM.
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- Xiao-Nan Liu
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Clinical Laboratory, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Xue Y, Xiong Y, Cheng X, Li K. Applications of laser technology in the manipulation of human spermatozoa. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2023; 21:93. [PMID: 37865766 PMCID: PMC10589983 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-023-01148-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/23/2023] Open
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The application of laser technology in the field of assisted reproductive technology (ART) has experienced rapid growth over the past decades owing to revolutionary techniques such as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), and in vitro manipulation of gametes and embryos. For male gametes, in vitro manipulation techniques include spermatozoa selection, sorting, immobilization, and quality assessment. A number of studies have been conducted to investigate the application of different laser technologies in the manipulation of human spermatozoa. However, there is a lack of a unified understanding of laser application in the in vitro manipulation of sperm and safety considerations in ART and, subsequently, the inability to make clear and accurate decisions on the clinical value of these laser technologies. This review summarizes the advancements and improvements of laser technologies in the manipulation of human spermatozoa, such as photobiomodulation therapy, laser trap systems for sperm analysis and sorting, laser-assisted selection of immotile sperm and laser-assisted immobilization of sperm prior to ICSI. The safety of those technologies used in ART is also discussed. This review will provide helpful and comprehensive insight into the applications of laser technology in the manipulation of human spermatozoa.
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- Yamei Xue
- Assisted Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute for Reproductive Health, School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute for Reproductive Health, School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute for Reproductive Health, School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China.
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Blanco-Prieto O, Maside C, Àlex Peña, Ibáñez-Príncep J, Bonet S, Yeste M, Rodríguez-Gil JE. The effects of red LED light on pig sperm function rely upon mitochondrial electron chain activity rather than on a PKC-mediated mechanism. Front Cell Dev Biol 2022; 10:930855. [PMID: 36274839 PMCID: PMC9585505 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2022.930855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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While irradiation with red LED light has been reported to modulate sperm function in different mammalian species, the mechanisms underlying their response are poorly understood. This work sought to provide new insights into whether this effect relies on a direct action upon mitochondrial electron chain and/or on PKC-linked mechanisms such as those related to opsins. For this purpose, pig semen was light-stimulated for 1, 5 or 10 min in the presence/absence of antimycin A, an inhibitor of the mitochondrial electron chain, or PKC 20–28® (PKCi), a PKC inhibitor. Antimycin A completely blocked the effects of light at all the performed irradiation patterns. This effect was linked to a complete immobility of sperm, which was accompanied with a significant (p < 0.05) drop in several markers of mitochondrial activity, such as JC-1 staining and O2 consumption rate. Antimycin A, however, did not affect intracellular ATP levels, intramitochondrial calcium, total ROS, superoxides or cytochrome C oxidase (CCO) activity. In the case of PKCi, it did also counteract the effects of light on motility, O2 consumption rate and CCO activity, but not to the same extent than that observed for antimycin A. Finally, the effects observed when sperm were co-incubated with antimycin A and PKCi were similar to those observed with antimycin A alone. In conclusion, red LED light acts on sperm function via a direct effect on mitochondrial electron chain. Additionally, light-activated PKC pathways have a supplementary effect to that observed in the electron chain, thereby modulating sperm parameters such as motility and CCO activity.
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Dessouki SM, Ahmed DAER, Fayed AK. Sperm kinetics of Egyptian buffalo bulls ( Bubalus bubalis) affected by the red laser postfreezing. J Adv Vet Anim Res 2022; 9:396-404. [PMID: 36382032 PMCID: PMC9597919 DOI: 10.5455/javar.2022.i607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To improve the fertilizing ability of frozen buffalo semen using the more beneficial, accurate, and cheap technique of laser irradiation at specific wavelengths and exposure times. MATERIALS AND METHODS The red laser source (625 nm) was used in this study with 5 watts output power and for the irradiation of the semen samples for 5 min; the laser focus spot area was 1 cm2.Thirty straws belonging to five buffalo bulls were used in this study. RESULTS The results show that total motility (%) and progressive motility (%) increased insignificantly after 5 min of exposure (73.8 ± 1.4 and 60.4 ± 1.1, respectively) compared to the control sample (70.9 ± 0.9 and 57.5 ± 1.7, respectively). All velocity parameters (velocity average path,velocity curved line, and velocity straight line µm/sec) recorded a significant (p < 0.05) increase in samples measured 5 min after exposure (52.3 ± 1.3, 83.5 ± 2.0, and 43.5 ± 1.2, respectively) compared to the untreated ones (47.1 ± 2.0, 76.3 ± 3.1, and 38.6 ± 1.9, respectively). CONCLUSION The application of the red laser light on buffalo semen postthawing resulted in a positive correlation with almost every motility parameter; it may be recommended to apply this technique pre-in vitro fertilization for embryo production of buffalo species.
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- Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Exogenous Albumin Is Crucial for Pig Sperm to Elicit In Vitro Capacitation Whereas Bicarbonate Only Modulates Its Efficiency. BIOLOGY 2021; 10:biology10111105. [PMID: 34827098 PMCID: PMC8615011 DOI: 10.3390/biology10111105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Revised: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Simple Summary In this work, we addressed if the presence of exogenous bicarbonate required for pig sperm capacitation, which is a necessary step to acquire fertilizing ability. While sperm incubated in media without BSA or BSA/bicarbonate did not achieve in vitro capacitation, those incubated with BSA reached that status under any bicarbonate concentration, even when bicarbonate was absent. Interestingly, there were differences related to the concentration of bicarbonate, since sperm incubated in media with BSA and with no bicarbonate or 5 mM bicarbonate showed lower overall efficiency in achieving in vitro capacitation than those incubated in the presence of BSA and higher concentration of bicarbonate. Additionally, at the end of the experiment, sperm incubated in the presence of BSA and 38 mM bicarbonate showed lower motility and plasma membrane integrity than those incubated in media with BSA and lower concentrations of bicarbonate. In conclusion, BSA is crucial in for pig sperm to elicit in vitro capacitation and trigger the subsequent progesterone-induced acrosome exocytosis. In contrast, although exogenous bicarbonate does not appear to be indispensable, it shortens the time needed to reach that capacitated status. Abstract This work sought to address whether the presence of exogenous bicarbonate is required for pig sperm to elicit in vitro capacitation and further progesterone-induced acrosome exocytosis. For this purpose, sperm were either incubated in a standard in vitro capacitation medium or a similar medium with different concentrations of bicarbonate (either 0 mM, 5 mM, 15 mM or 38 mM) and BSA (either 0 mg/mL or 5 mg/mL). The achievement of in vitro capacitation and progesterone-induced acrosomal exocytosis was tested through the analysis of sperm motility, plasma membrane integrity and lipid disorder, acrosome exocytosis, intracellular calcium levels, mitochondria membrane potential, O2 consumption rate and the activities of both glycogen synthase kinase 3 alpha (GSK3α) and protein kinase A (PKA). While sperm incubated in media without BSA or BSA/bicarbonate, they did not achieve in vitro capacitation; those incubated in media with BSA achieved the capacitated status under any bicarbonate concentration, even when bicarbonate was absent. Moreover, there were differences related to the concentration of bicarbonate, since sperm incubated in media with BSA and with no bicarbonate or 5 mM bicarbonate showed lower overall efficiency in achieving in vitro capacitation than those incubated in the presence of BSA and 15 mM or 38 mM bicarbonate. Additionally, at the end of the experiment, sperm incubated in the presence of BSA and 38 mM bicarbonate showed significantly (p < 0.05) lower values of motility and plasma membrane integrity than those incubated in media with BSA and lower concentrations of bicarbonate. In conclusion, BSA is instrumental for pig sperm to elicit in vitro capacitation and trigger the subsequent progesterone-induced acrosome exocytosis. Furthermore, while exogenous bicarbonate does not seem to be essential to launch sperm capacitation, it does modulate its efficiency.
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Photo Stimulation of Seminal Doses with Red LED Light from Duroc Boars and Resultant Fertility in Iberian Sows. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11061656. [PMID: 34199548 PMCID: PMC8229140 DOI: 10.3390/ani11061656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Revised: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Simple Summary The main objective of breeding Iberian pigs is the production of high-quality dry cured meat products. As this breed shows a reduced litter size in comparison to the commercial breeds, some previous studies have reported the use of photostimulation of seminal doses as a method for improving the farrowing rate and litter size. The aim of this study was to explore whether the application of a photostimulation procedure to Duroc seminal doses has any beneficial effect on fertility and litter size. Semen samples were obtained from 38 fertile Duroc boars and the fertility study was conducted on two commercial farms using multiparous Iberian sows (farm A, n = 824; farm B, n = 2131), that were randomly assigned to LED (L) or control (C) groups. Post-cervical insemination took place 0 and 24 h after the diagnosis of estrus, with seminal doses from the same ejaculate and same treatment. The photostimulation of the seminal doses had no effect on the reproductive performance (farrowing rate: 91.72% C vs. 90.09% L, litter size: 8.71 ± 0.06 piglets C vs. 8.70 ± 0.05 L, p > 0.05). Abstract In pigs, it has been reported that increased farrowing rates and litter size have been induced by photostimulating the seminal doses for artificial insemination with red LED light. As the reproductive characteristics, production system, and outcome parameters of Iberian breed pigs are different from other commercial breeds, the aim of this study was to evaluate the possible effect of illuminating seminal doses from Duroc boars with red LED light and the fertility outcomes of Iberian females. Semen samples were obtained from 38 fertile Duroc boars. Photostimulation of the artificial insemination (AI) seminal doses was carried out by illuminating the samples with a red LED for 10 min, followed by 10 min of darkness, and finally 10 additional minutes of red light. The fertility study was conducted on two commercial farms using multiparous Iberian sows (farm A, n = 824; farm B, n = 2131), that were randomly assigned to LED (L) or control (C) groups. No differences were found between L and C groups in both farms (p > 0.05) for parity, pregnancy rate, duration of pregnancy, farrowing rate, and litter size (total, alive, and stillborn piglets). Farrowing rates in farm A were 88.8% (n = 383) for control and 89.6% (n = 441, p = 0.67) for the LED group. In farm B, farrowing rates were C:90.5% (n = 1030) and L: 90.1% (n = 1101, p = 0.48). In farm A, total born piglets were 8.69 ± 0.11 for C and 8.71 ± 0.11 for L (p = 0.87). In farm B, the results were 8.72 ± 0.7 for C and 8.70 ± 0.06 (p = 0.82) for L. Under the production conditions for the Iberian breed, the photostimulation with red LED light using Duroc pig seminal doses was not effective in improving the fertility of Iberian sows.
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Zadubenko D, Sultanova D, Pak M, Kim I, Kilina E, Lokshin V, Golichenkov V. REVIEW OF THE INFLUENCE OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATIONS OF DIFFERENT RANGE ON THE PHYSIOLOGICAL PROCESSES OF HUMAN AND ANIMAL SPERMATOZOA. REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE 2021. [DOI: 10.37800/rm2021-1-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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This review presents 40 experimental studies of the effect of electromagnetic radiation of various ranges on the male reproductive function of humans and other vertebrates. The review includes works performed in the period from 2010 to 2020. Currently, not only the negative effect of radio waves, X-rays and gamma radiation has been shown, but many experiments have been carried out, where with the help of electromagnetic radiation it is possible to favorably influence spermatogenesis in general and physiological, biochemical processes in spermatozoa in particular. The purpose of this bibliographic study was to search for options for exposure to electromagnetic radiation to modulate the biological processes of spermatogenesis and sperm motility in vitro.
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Noto F, Recuero S, Valencia J, Saporito B, Robbe D, Bonet S, Carluccio A, Yeste M. Inhibition of Potassium Channels Affects the Ability of Pig Spermatozoa to Elicit Capacitation and Trigger the Acrosome Exocytosis Induced by Progesterone. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22041992. [PMID: 33671466 PMCID: PMC7922121 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22041992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Revised: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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During capacitation, sperm undergo a myriad of changes, including remodeling of plasma membrane, modification of sperm motility and kinematic parameters, membrane hyperpolarization, increase in intracellular calcium levels, and tyrosine phosphorylation of certain sperm proteins. While potassium channels have been reported to be crucial for capacitation of mouse and human sperm, their role in pigs has not been investigated. With this purpose, sperm samples from 15 boars were incubated in capacitation medium for 300 min with quinine, a general blocker of potassium channels (including voltage-gated potassium channels, calcium-activated potassium channels, and tandem pore domain potassium channels), and paxilline (PAX), a specific inhibitor of calcium-activated potassium channels. In all samples, acrosome exocytosis was induced after 240 min of incubation with progesterone. Plasma membrane and acrosome integrity, membrane lipid disorder, intracellular calcium levels, mitochondrial membrane potential, and total and progressive sperm motility were evaluated after 0, 120, and 240 min of incubation, and after 5, 30, and 60 min of progesterone addition. Although blocking potassium channels with quinine and PAX prevented sperm to elicit in vitro capacitation by impairing motility and mitochondrial function, as well as reducing intracellular calcium levels, the extent of that inhibition was larger with quinine than with PAX. Therefore, while our data support that calcium-activated potassium channels are essential for sperm capacitation in pigs, they also suggest that other potassium channels, such as the voltage-gated, tandem pore domain, and mitochondrial ATP-regulated ones, are involved in that process. Thus, further research is needed to elucidate the specific functions of these channels and the mechanisms underlying its regulation during sperm capacitation.
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- Federico Noto
- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, ES-17003 Girona, Spain; (F.N.); (S.R.); (S.B.)
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, ES-17003 Girona, Spain;
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Teramo, Località Piano D’Accio, IT-64100 Teramo, Italy; (B.S.); (D.R.); (A.C.)
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, ES-17003 Girona, Spain; (F.N.); (S.R.); (S.B.)
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, ES-17003 Girona, Spain;
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- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, ES-17003 Girona, Spain;
- University Antonio Nariño, Calle 53 #9-35, Popayán CO-190002, Colombia
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Teramo, Località Piano D’Accio, IT-64100 Teramo, Italy; (B.S.); (D.R.); (A.C.)
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Teramo, Località Piano D’Accio, IT-64100 Teramo, Italy; (B.S.); (D.R.); (A.C.)
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, ES-17003 Girona, Spain; (F.N.); (S.R.); (S.B.)
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, ES-17003 Girona, Spain;
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Teramo, Località Piano D’Accio, IT-64100 Teramo, Italy; (B.S.); (D.R.); (A.C.)
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, ES-17003 Girona, Spain; (F.N.); (S.R.); (S.B.)
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, ES-17003 Girona, Spain;
- Correspondence:
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Plavskii VY, Barulin NV, Mikulich AV, Tretyakova AI, Ananich TS, Plavskaya LG, Leusenka IA, Sobchuk AN, Sysov VA, Dudinova ON, Vodchits AI, Khodasevich IA, Orlovich VA. Effect of continuous wave, quasi-continuous wave and pulsed laser radiation on functional characteristics of fish spermatozoa. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2021; 216:112112. [PMID: 33524930 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2020.112112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2020] [Revised: 11/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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For the first time, using sturgeon sperm as a model system, sensitive to optical radiation, the comparative studies of biological effect of continuous wave, quasi-continuous wave, nano- and picosecond laser radiation under conditions with equal average irradiance (3 mW/cm2) and wavelength (532 nm) have been carried out. Analyzing the parameters of spermatozoa motion it has been shown that, depending on the energy dose and mode of laser operation, the radiation may have both stimulatory and inhibitory effect on the velocity of motion and spermatozoa motility duration as well as on sustaining of functional characteristics of cold-stored sperm. The possibility of increasing the fertilization rate due to use of the sperm preliminary treated with laser radiation is demonstrated. For the first time, the possibility of enhancement of biological effect going from continuous wave to quasi-continuous wave laser radiation at equal irradiance and wavelength has experimentally been proven. It is shown that the difference in biological effect of continuous wave, quasi-continuous wave, nano- and picosecond laser radiation is due to amplitude (peak) values of intensity. Using fluorescence analysis and luminol-dependent chemiluminescence assay, evidence for the participation of endogenous flavins and metal-free porphyrins in sensitized ROS formation (singlet oxygen, hydrogen peroxide, and hydroxyl radicals) in sturgeon sperm was obtained. Mechanisms of photochemical and photothermal reactions explaining the difference in efficacy of action of laser radiation in above modes are discussed.
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- V Yu Plavskii
- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus.
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- Belarusian State Agricultural Academy, 213407, Mogilev region, Gorki, Michurin st. 5, Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus
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Catalán J, Yánez-Ortiz I, Gacem S, Papas M, Bonet S, Rodríguez-Gil JE, Yeste M, Miró J. The Effects of Red Light on Mammalian Sperm Rely upon the Color of the Straw and the Medium Used. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11010122. [PMID: 33429933 PMCID: PMC7826721 DOI: 10.3390/ani11010122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Revised: 12/24/2020] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
Abstract
Simple Summary Several studies have shown that the exposure of semen to red light improves sperm quality and fertilizing ability, which could improve the efficiency of assisted reproductive techniques with irradiated semen. However, despite being considered as possible sources of variation, the effects of the color of the container (straws) or the medium have not yet been evaluated. In this study, 13 ejaculates from different stallions were split into equal fractions, diluted either with Kenney or Equiplus extender, and subsequently packed into straws of five different colors. After storage at 4 °C for 24 h, the sperm were irradiated and different variables, including sperm motility, plasma membrane integrity, and mitochondrial membrane potential, were evaluated. Our results confirm that irradiation increases some motion characteristics and mitochondrial membrane potential without affecting sperm viability and demonstrate that the effects depend on the color of the straw and the extender used. Abstract Previous research has determined that irradiation of mammalian sperm with red light increases motility, mitochondrial activity, and fertilization capacity. In spite of this, no study has considered the potential influence of the color of the straw and the extender used. Therefore, this study tests the hypothesis that the response of mammalian sperm to red light is influenced by the color of the straw and the turbidity/composition of the extender. Using the horse as a model, 13 ejaculates from 13 stallions were split into two equal fractions, diluted with Kenney or Equiplus extender, and stored at 4 °C for 24 h. Thereafter, each diluted fraction was split into five equal aliquots and subsequently packed into 0.5-mL straws of red, blue, yellow, white, or transparent color. Straws were either nonirradiated (control) or irradiated with a light–dark–light pattern of 3–3–3 (i.e., light: 3 min, dark: 3 min; light: 3 min) prior to evaluating sperm motility, acrosome and plasma membrane integrity, mitochondrial membrane potential, and intracellular ROS and calcium levels. Our results showed that irradiation increased some motion variables, mitochondrial membrane potential, and intracellular ROS without affecting the integrities of the plasma membrane and acrosome. Remarkably, the extent of those changes varied with the color of the straw and the extender used; the effects of irradiation were more apparent when sperm were diluted with Equiplus extender and packed into red-colored straws or when samples were diluted with Kenney extender and packed into transparent straws. As the increase in sperm motility and intracellular ROS levels was parallel to that of mitochondrial activity, we suggest that the impact of red light on sperm function relies upon the specific rates of energy provided to the mitochondria, which, in turn, vary with the color of the straw and the turbidity/composition of the extender.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jaime Catalán
- Equine Reproduction Service, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona, E-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (J.C.); (I.Y.-O.); (S.G.); (M.P.); (J.E.R.-G.)
- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain;
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain
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- Equine Reproduction Service, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona, E-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (J.C.); (I.Y.-O.); (S.G.); (M.P.); (J.E.R.-G.)
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- Equine Reproduction Service, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona, E-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (J.C.); (I.Y.-O.); (S.G.); (M.P.); (J.E.R.-G.)
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- Equine Reproduction Service, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona, E-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (J.C.); (I.Y.-O.); (S.G.); (M.P.); (J.E.R.-G.)
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain;
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain
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- Equine Reproduction Service, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona, E-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (J.C.); (I.Y.-O.); (S.G.); (M.P.); (J.E.R.-G.)
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain;
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain
- Correspondence: (M.Y.); (J.M.); Tel.: +34-972-419514 (M.Y.); +34-93-5814293 (J.M.)
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- Equine Reproduction Service, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona, E-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (J.C.); (I.Y.-O.); (S.G.); (M.P.); (J.E.R.-G.)
- Correspondence: (M.Y.); (J.M.); Tel.: +34-972-419514 (M.Y.); +34-93-5814293 (J.M.)
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Catalán J, Papas M, Trujillo-Rojas L, Blanco-Prieto O, Bonilla-Correal S, Rodríguez-Gil JE, Miró J, Yeste M. Red LED Light Acts on the Mitochondrial Electron Chain of Donkey Sperm and Its Effects Depend on the Time of Exposure to Light. Front Cell Dev Biol 2020; 8:588621. [PMID: 33365309 PMCID: PMC7750462 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2020.588621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
Abstract
This work aimed to investigate how stimulation of donkey sperm with red LED light affects mitochondrial function. For this purpose, freshly diluted donkey semen was stimulated with red light for 1, 5, and 10 min, in the presence or absence of oligomycin A (Omy A), a specific inhibitor of mitochondrial ATP synthase, or FCCP, a specific disruptor of mitochondrial electron chain. The results obtained in the present study indicated that the effects of red LED light on fresh donkey sperm function are related to changes in mitochondria function. In effect, irradiation of donkey sperm resulted in an increase in mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), the activity of cytochrome C oxidase and the rate of oxygen consumption. In addition, in the absence of oligomycin A and FCCP, light-stimulation augmented the average path velocity (VAP) and modified the structure of motile sperm subpopulations, increasing the fastest and most linear subpopulation. In contrast, the presence of either Omy A or FCCP abolished the aforementioned effects. Interestingly, our results also showed that the effects of red light depend on the exposure time applied, as indicated by the observed differences between irradiation protocols. In conclusion, our results suggest that exposing fresh donkey sperm to red light modulates the function of their mitochondria through affecting the activity of the electron chain. However, the extent of this effect depends on the irradiation pattern and does not exclude the existence of other mechanisms, such as those related to thermotaxis.
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- Jaime Catalán
- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain.,Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Girona, Spain.,Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, Girona, Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Bellaterra, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Girona, Spain.,Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, Girona, Spain
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Blanco-Prieto O, Catalán J, Trujillo-Rojas L, Peña A, Rivera del Álamo MM, Llavanera M, Bonet S, Fernández-Novell JM, Yeste M, Rodríguez-Gil JE. Red LED Light Acts on the Mitochondrial Electron Chain of Mammalian Sperm via Light-Time Exposure-Dependent Mechanisms. Cells 2020; 9:E2546. [PMID: 33256077 PMCID: PMC7760120 DOI: 10.3390/cells9122546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Revised: 11/19/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
This work analyzes the effects of red LED light on mammalian sperm mitochondrial function, using the pig as an animal model. Liquid-stored pig semen was stimulated with red-light for 1, 5 and 10 min in the presence or absence of oligomycin A, a specific inhibitor of mitochondrial ATP synthase, or carbonyl cyanide 4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenylhydrazone (FCCP), a specific disruptor of mitochondrial electron chain. Whereas exposure for 1 and 5 min significantly (p < 0.05) decreased total motility and intracellular ATP levels, irradiation for 10 min induced the opposite effect. Oligomycin A abolished the light-effects on intracellular ATP levels, O2 consumption and mitochondrial membrane potential, whereas compared to non-irradiated samples, FCCP significantly (p < 0.05) increased O2 consumption when sperm were irradiated for 1 min. Both oligomycin A and FCCP significantly (p < 0.05) decreased total motility. Red-light increased cytochrome c oxidase activity with a maximal effect after 5 min of irradiation, which was abolished by both oligomycin A and FCCP. In conclusion, red-light modulates sperm mitochondrial function via electron chain activity in an exposition, time-dependent manner.
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- Olga Blanco-Prieto
- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Bellaterra, E-08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain; (O.B.-P.); (J.C.); (L.T.-R.); (A.P.); (M.M.R.d.Á.)
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Bellaterra, E-08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain; (O.B.-P.); (J.C.); (L.T.-R.); (A.P.); (M.M.R.d.Á.)
- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain; (M.L.); (S.B.)
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Bellaterra, E-08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain; (O.B.-P.); (J.C.); (L.T.-R.); (A.P.); (M.M.R.d.Á.)
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Bellaterra, E-08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain; (O.B.-P.); (J.C.); (L.T.-R.); (A.P.); (M.M.R.d.Á.)
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Bellaterra, E-08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain; (O.B.-P.); (J.C.); (L.T.-R.); (A.P.); (M.M.R.d.Á.)
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain; (M.L.); (S.B.)
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain; (M.L.); (S.B.)
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Barcelona, E-08028 Barcelona, Spain;
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain; (M.L.); (S.B.)
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Bellaterra, E-08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain; (O.B.-P.); (J.C.); (L.T.-R.); (A.P.); (M.M.R.d.Á.)
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Catalán J, Papas M, Gacem S, Mateo-Otero Y, Rodríguez-Gil JE, Miró J, Yeste M. Red-Light Irradiation of Horse Spermatozoa Increases Mitochondrial Activity and Motility through Changes in the Motile Sperm Subpopulation Structure. BIOLOGY 2020; 9:biology9090254. [PMID: 32872467 PMCID: PMC7565061 DOI: 10.3390/biology9090254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 08/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
Abstract
Previous studies in other mammalian species have shown that stimulation of semen with red-light increases sperm motility, mitochondrial activity, and fertilizing capacity. This study sought to determine whether red-light stimulation using a light emitting diode (LED) at 620–630 nm affects sperm motility and structure of motile subpopulations, sperm viability, mitochondrial activity, intracellular ATP levels, rate of O2 consumption and DNA integrity of horse spermatozoa. For this purpose, nine ejaculates were collected from nine different adult stallions. Upon collection, semen was diluted in Kenney extender, analyzed, its concentration was adjusted, and finally it was stimulated with red-light. In all cases, semen was packaged in 0.5-mL transparent straws, which were randomly divided into controls and 19 light-stimulation treatments; 6 consisted of a single exposure to red-light, and the other 13 involved irradiation with intervals of irradiation and darkness (light-dark-light). After irradiation, sperm motility was assessed using a Computerized Semen Analysis System (CASA). Flow cytometry was used to evaluate sperm viability, mitochondrial membrane potential and DNA fragmentation. Intracellular levels of ATP and O2 consumption rate were also determined. Specific red-light patterns were found to modify kinetics parameters (patterns: 4, 2-2-2, 3-3-3, 4-4-4, 5-1-5, and 5-5-5 min), the structure of motile sperm subpopulations (patterns: 2, 2-2-2, 3-3-3, and 4-1-4 min), mitochondrial membrane potential (patterns: 4, 3-3-3, 4-4-4, 5-1-5, 5-5-5, 15-5-15, and 15-15-15 min), intracellular ATP levels and the rate of O2 consumption (pattern: 4 min), without affecting sperm viability or DNA integrity. Since the increase in some kinematic parameters was concomitant with that of mitochondrial activity, intracellular ATP levels and O2 consumption rate, we suggest that the positive effect of light-irradiation on sperm motility is related to its impact upon mitochondrial activity. In conclusion, this study shows that red LED light stimulates motility and mitochondrial activity of horse sperm. Additional research is needed to address the impact of red-light irradiation on fertilizing ability and the mechanisms through which light exerts its effects.
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- Jaime Catalán
- 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.); (M.P.); (S.G.); (J.E.R.-G.)
- 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.); (M.P.); (S.G.); (J.E.R.-G.)
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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.); (M.P.); (S.G.); (J.E.R.-G.)
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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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- 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.); (M.P.); (S.G.); (J.E.R.-G.)
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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.); (M.P.); (S.G.); (J.E.R.-G.)
- Correspondence: (J.M.); (M.Y.); Tel.: +34-93-5814293 (J.M.); +34-972-419514 (M.Y.)
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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
- Correspondence: (J.M.); (M.Y.); Tel.: +34-93-5814293 (J.M.); +34-972-419514 (M.Y.)
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Plavskii V, Mikulich A, Barulin N, Ananich T, Plavskaya L, Tretyakova A, Leusenka I. Comparative Effect of Low‐intensity Laser Radiation in Green and Red Spectral Regions on Functional Characteristics of Sturgeon Sperm. Photochem Photobiol 2020; 96:1294-1313. [DOI: 10.1111/php.13315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Vitaly Plavskii
- The State Scientific Institution «B.I.Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus» Minsk Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution «B.I.Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus» Minsk Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution «B.I.Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus» Minsk Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution «B.I.Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus» Minsk Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution «B.I.Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus» Minsk Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution «B.I.Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus» Minsk Belarus
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Blanco-Prieto O, Catalán J, Rojas LT, Delgado-Bermúdez A, Llavanera M, Rigau T, Bonet S, Yeste M, Rivera Del Álamo MM, Rodríguez-Gil JE. Medium-term effects of the diluted pig semen irradiation with red LED light on the integrity of nucleoprotein structure and resilience to withstand thermal stress. Theriogenology 2020; 157:388-398. [PMID: 32866845 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2020.08.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Revised: 08/12/2020] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
Abstract
This study sought to evaluate the effects of irradiating pig seminal doses with red LED light irradiation on their quality and longevity over liquid-storage at 17 °C. For this purpose, boar ejaculates were diluted in a commercial extender at a final concentration of 3 × 107 sperm/mL and stored at 17 °C for 96 h. Upon arrival to our laboratory (5-6 h within collection), 1.5 mL-aliquots were subjected to irradiation with a temperature-controlled red light-emitting diode (LED) for 1 min, 5 min or 10 min. Controls consisted of non-irradiated spermatozoa. Aliquots were then stored at 17 °C for 96 h, and plasma membrane and acrosome integrity, motility and free cysteine radicals of sperm head proteins were evaluated every 24 h. In addition, the sperm resilience to withstand thermal stress following irradiation was evaluated at 24 h, 48 h, 72 h and 96 h by incubating stored seminal doses at 37 °C for 120 min. In our experimental conditions, light-stimulation for 5 min and 10 min counteracted the decrease in thermal stress observed in non-irradiated samples during the first 48 h of storage. Moreover, all irradiation protocols counteracted the decrease in percentages of spermatozoa with altered acrosomes observed in non-irradiated samples after 72 h of storage. The effects of light-stimulation upon sperm motility parameters were less consistent. While liquid-storage also led to an increase in the free cysteine levels of sperm head proteins, this increment was partially mitigated through light-stimulation for 5 min and 10 min. Our results suggest that effects linked with red LED light irradiation would be consistently maintained in our experimental conditions for the first 48 h. Finally, the maintenance of light effect appears to depend upon the specific experimental design, the analyzed sperm parameters and the utilized irradiation patterns.
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- Olga Blanco-Prieto
- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, E-08193, Bellaterra (Cerdanyola Del Vallès), Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, E-08193, Bellaterra (Cerdanyola Del Vallès), Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, E-08193, Bellaterra (Cerdanyola Del Vallès), Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, E-17003, Girona, Spain; Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, E-17003, Girona, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, E-17003, Girona, Spain; Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, E-17003, Girona, Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, E-08193, Bellaterra (Cerdanyola Del Vallès), Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, E-17003, Girona, Spain; Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, E-17003, Girona, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, E-17003, Girona, Spain; Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, E-17003, Girona, Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, E-08193, Bellaterra (Cerdanyola Del Vallès), Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, E-08193, Bellaterra (Cerdanyola Del Vallès), Spain.
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Catalán J, Llavanera M, Bonilla-Correal S, Papas M, Gacem S, Rodríguez-Gil JE, Yeste M, Miró J. Irradiating frozen-thawed stallion sperm with red-light increases their resilience to withstand post-thaw incubation at 38 °C. Theriogenology 2020; 157:85-95. [PMID: 32805646 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2020.07.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2020] [Revised: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate whether red-light stimulation increases the longevity and resilience of cryopreserved stallion sperm to withstand post-thaw incubation for 120 min. Sixteen frozen straws of 0.5 mL from eight stallions were used. Samples were cryopreserved, thawed through incubation at 38 °C for 30 s and divided into the control and samples exposed to red-light using a triple LED photo-activation system (wavelength: 620-630 nm). Three irradiation protocols consisting of different light-dark-light intervals (1-1-1, 2-2-2 and 3-3-3 min) were tested. Sperm quality parameters were analyzed immediately after light-stimulation (0 min) and after 120 min of incubation at 38 °C. Sperm motility was evaluated using a Computerized Semen Analysis System (CASA), and flow cytometry and different fluorochromes were used to evaluate the integrity and lipid disorder of plasma membrane, mitochondrial membrane potential and intracellular levels of peroxides and superoxides. Irradiation significantly increased the percentages of spermatozoa with high mitochondrial membrane potential (1-1-1 pattern) and the intracellular levels of peroxides (2-2-2 pattern) at 0 min. In addition, sperm kinematic parameters (2-2-2 and 3-3-3 patterns) and percentages of viable spermatozoa with low membrane lipid disorder (3-3-3 pattern) were significantly higher in irradiated samples than in the control at 120 min. Our results indicate that red-light stimulation could help increase the resilience of frozen-thawed stallion sperm to withstand post-thaw incubation at 38 °C for 120 min and that these effects rely on the irradiation pattern. Further research should evaluate whether light-stimulation could also have a positive on fertility rates after artificial insemination.
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- Jaime Catalán
- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain; Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Girona, Spain; Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, Girona, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Girona, Spain; Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, Girona, Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Antonio Nariño University, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Girona, Spain; Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, Girona, Spain.
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain
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Zupin L, Pascolo L, Luppi S, Ottaviani G, Crovella S, Ricci G. Photobiomodulation therapy for male infertility. Lasers Med Sci 2020; 35:1671-1680. [PMID: 32483749 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-020-03042-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 05/17/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Male infertility is a worldwide critical condition that affects about the 7.5% of males in Europe leading to an increment of the couples referring to reproductive medicine units to achieve pregnancy. Moreover, in the recent years, an increased number of patients have required to freeze their gametes in order to preserve their fertility. Photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy is a potential treatment that has been used for different clinical application basically aimed at biostimulating cells and tissues. Here, we report a deep overview of the published studies, focusing on PBM mechanism of action, with the aim of expanding the knowledge in the field of laser light for a rational utilization of irradiation in the clinical practice. In the field of reproductive science, PBM was employed to increment spermatozoa's metabolism, motility, and viability, due to its beneficial action on mitochondria, leading to an activation of the mitochondrial respiratory chain and to the ATP production. This treatment can be particularly useful to avoid the use of chemicals in the spermatozoa culture medium as well as to promote the spermatozoa survival and movement especially after thawing or in largely immotile sperm samples.
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- Luisa Zupin
- Institute for Maternal and Child Health, IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, via dell'Istria 65/1, 34137, Trieste, Italy.
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- Institute for Maternal and Child Health, IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, via dell'Istria 65/1, 34137, Trieste, Italy
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- Institute for Maternal and Child Health, IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, via dell'Istria 65/1, 34137, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 34149, Trieste, Italy
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- Institute for Maternal and Child Health, IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, via dell'Istria 65/1, 34137, Trieste, Italy.,Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 34149, Trieste, Italy
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- Institute for Maternal and Child Health, IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, via dell'Istria 65/1, 34137, Trieste, Italy.,Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 34149, Trieste, Italy
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Catalán J, Papas M, Gacem S, Noto F, Delgado-Bermúdez A, Rodríguez-Gil JE, Miró J, Yeste M. Effects of red-light irradiation on the function and survival of fresh and liquid-stored donkey semen. Theriogenology 2020; 149:88-97. [PMID: 32247951 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2020.03.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2019] [Revised: 03/07/2020] [Accepted: 03/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This study sought to determine whether sperm irradiation using a light emission diode (LED) at 620-630 nm affects the motility, membrane integrity (viability), mitochondrial activity and intracellular levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in fresh diluted and liquid-stored donkey semen. With this purpose, sixteen ejaculates (eight fresh diluted and eight cooled-stored) were collected from eight adult jackasses. Fresh semen samples were diluted in Kenney extender and stimulated with red-light after collection, whereas cooled semen was stored at 4 °C for 24 h after dilution and then irradiated. In all cases, semen samples were packed into 0.5-mL transparent straws, which were then randomly divided into control and 19 treatments: six consisted of single red-light exposure, and the other 13 involved irradiation at light-dark-light intervals. Upon irradiation, sperm motility, membrane integrity mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) and intracellular levels of superoxide anion (·O2-) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) were evaluated. While specific light-patterns increased both sperm motility and mitochondrial activity, they did not affect sperm membrane integrity and had no clear impact on intracellular ROS levels. The effects of irradiation patterns differed between fresh and cooled semen since, whereas 1 and 4 min patterns induced the greatest increments in the total and progressive motility of fresh semen, 4 min, 4-1-4 and 4-4-4 were the most suitable for cooled-stored samples. In both fresh diluted and cooled-stored semen, the motility increase observed after light-stimulation for 4 min was concomitant with changes in the percentages of spermatozoa with high mitochondrial membrane potential. In summary, this study shows, for the first time, that specific irradiation patterns increase sperm motility and mitochondrial activity in the donkey. Furthermore, the precise effect of red-light appears to depend on the specific functional status of cells, with separate effects on fresh and cooled samples.
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- Jaime Catalán
- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain; Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Girona, Spain; Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, Girona, Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Girona, Spain; Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, Girona, Spain; Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Teramo, Italy
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Girona, Spain; Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, Girona, Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain
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- Unit of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Girona, Spain; Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, Girona, Spain.
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Ríos-Ramírez M, Espinoza JH, Ruiz-Suárez JC, Mercado-Uribe H. The effect of green light on the motility of mouse sperm at two different temperatures. Photochem Photobiol Sci 2019; 18:2893-2900. [PMID: 31681924 DOI: 10.1039/c9pp00258h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Photo-modulation with visible light has been used to induce gains in the motility of the sperms of rabbits, boars, buffalo, bulls, fish, and humans. Although different hypotheses have been proposed to explain such an effect, the origin and mechanisms by which visible light affects sperm motility are still far from being completely understood. Several groups have observed changes in the intracellular Ca2+ concentration and significant differences in the production of ROS, which are attributed to specific photosensitizers. Also, it has been reported that blue light induces nitric oxide production in sperm cells, which plays a vital role in acrosome reaction and capacitation leading to an augmentation in the fertilisation probability. In the present work, we study the effects of green light (490-540 nm) on the sperm motility of mice. Firstly, we carried out experiments at 37 °C to confirm what previous researchers have observed before using red and blue light: that the overall sperm motility increases. Secondly, we studied the effects of green light at 10 °C and found that the motility drastically diminishes. In order to understand this opposing outcome, we carried out fluorescence measurements to evaluate reactive oxygen species production induced by green light at both temperatures. Our results suggest that the balance between the use and generation of ROS at 37 °C is favorable to the cells, while at 10 °C it is harmful.
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- M Ríos-Ramírez
- CINVESTAV-Monterrey, PIIT, Autopista al Aeropuerto km. 9.5, CP 66600, Apodaca, NL, Mexico.
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- CINVESTAV-Monterrey, PIIT, Autopista al Aeropuerto km. 9.5, CP 66600, Apodaca, NL, Mexico. and Departamento de Computación, Electrónica y Mecatrónica, UDLA, Sta. Catarina Mártir S/N, CP 72810, Cholula, Puebla, Mexico
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- CINVESTAV-Monterrey, PIIT, Autopista al Aeropuerto km. 9.5, CP 66600, Apodaca, NL, Mexico.
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- CINVESTAV-Monterrey, PIIT, Autopista al Aeropuerto km. 9.5, CP 66600, Apodaca, NL, Mexico.
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Blanco Prieto O, Catalán J, Lleonart M, Bonet S, Yeste M, Rodríguez-Gil JE. Red-light stimulation of boar semen prior to artificial insemination improves field fertility in farms: A worldwide survey. Reprod Domest Anim 2019; 54:1145-1148. [PMID: 31104351 DOI: 10.1111/rda.13470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2019] [Accepted: 05/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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A survey of in vivo fertility data from 31 pig farms distributed worldwide was conducted to determine whether stimulating boar semen with LED-based red light increases its reproductive performance following artificial insemination (AI). Red-light stimulation with MaXipig® was found to increase farrowing rates (mean ± SEM, control: 87.2% ± 0.4% vs. light stimulation 90.3% ± 0.5%) and the number of both total and live newborn piglets. Red-light stimulation increased farrowing rates in 27 farms, with an increase ranging from 0.2% to 9.1%. Similar results were observed in litter sizes. Suboptimal management after AI was suggested in those farms with no response to red-light stimulation. Our results indicate that a routine use of red-light stimulation of boar semen can have a positive effect on the reproductive performance. However, the effectiveness of this system appears to highly rely upon proper management of pig farms.
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- Olga Blanco Prieto
- Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Department of Biology, Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Girona, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Department of Biology, Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Girona, Spain
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- Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Rodríguez-Gil JE. Photostimulation and thermotaxis of sperm: Overview and practical implications in porcine reproduction. Theriogenology 2019; 137:8-14. [PMID: 31266655 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2019.05.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The journey of mammalian sperm through the female genital tract requires the existence of a myriad of mechanisms that allow cells to reach the oviduct in a timely manner from the place of semen deposition. Several biochemical mechanisms such as signaling through molecules like bicarbonate, neurotransmitters or even glycosaminoglycanes are known and have been studied by several relevant groups worldwide. However, biophysical mechanisms for sperm transport are much less studied and understood. Thermotaxis, for example, is a powerful, physical signaling system that is known to direct sperm inside the female genital tract, although the intimate mechanisms by which this effect is launched are yet to be elucidated. This review is focuses on the analysis of thermotaxis and its possible relationship with another phenomenon that has been observed in sperm from a variety of species, namely photostimulation. An overall review on sperm thermotaxis and putative mechanism/s that can be involved in this phenomenon is developed, followed by a description of the most recent findings on the mechanisms underlying sperm photostimulation, highlighting its possible relationship with thermotactic mechanisms. Finally, an overview regarding some practical implications of the phototactic/thermotactic phenomenon has been included in order to evaluate the possible use of techniques based on these phenomena as tools for improving pig reproduction.
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- Joan E Rodríguez-Gil
- Dept. Animal Medicine and Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, E-08193, Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain.
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Pezo F, Zambrano F, Uribe P, Ramírez‐Reveco A, Romero F, Sanchéz R. LED‐based red light photostimulation improves short‐term response of cooled boar semen exposed to thermal stress at 37°C. Andrologia 2019; 51:e13237. [DOI: 10.1111/and.13237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2018] [Revised: 12/12/2018] [Accepted: 12/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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- Felipe Pezo
- Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Molecular Endocrinology Center for Translational Medicine (CEMT‐BIOREN) Temuco Chile
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- Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Molecular Endocrinology Center for Translational Medicine (CEMT‐BIOREN) Temuco Chile
- Department of Preclinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine Universidad de La Frontera Temuco Chile
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- Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Molecular Endocrinology Center for Translational Medicine (CEMT‐BIOREN) Temuco Chile
- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Universidad de La Frontera Temuco Chile
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- Laboratory of Cryobiology and Analysis of Spermatic Functionality, Institute of Animal Science, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences Universidad Austral Valdivia Chile
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- Department of Preclinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine Universidad de La Frontera Temuco Chile
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- Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Molecular Endocrinology Center for Translational Medicine (CEMT‐BIOREN) Temuco Chile
- Department of Preclinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine Universidad de La Frontera Temuco Chile
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Yeste M, Castillo-Martín M, Bonet S, Rodríguez-Gil JE. Impact of light irradiation on preservation and function of mammalian spermatozoa. Anim Reprod Sci 2018; 194:19-32. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2018.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2017] [Revised: 02/03/2018] [Accepted: 02/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Vladimirovich Moskvin S, Ivanovich Apolikhin O. Effectiveness of low level laser therapy for treating male infertility. Biomedicine (Taipei) 2018; 8:7. [PMID: 29806585 PMCID: PMC5992952 DOI: 10.1051/bmdcn/2018080207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2018] [Accepted: 03/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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In half of the cases, the infertility of the couple is due to the disorder of the male fertility. The leading factors that cause male infertility are urogenital infections, disorders of the immune system, testicular and prostate pathology, as well as endocrine disorders. Low level laser therapy (LLLT) is a very effective physical therapy method, used in many areas of medicine, including obstetrics and gynaecology, andrology and urology; and it is recommended as an integral part of the complex treatment of infertility. The literature review showed that LLLT is beneficial in treating male infertility. Laser can significantly improve the survival, motility and speed of movement of spermatozoa. Laser therapy of patients with prostatitis and vesiculitis can eliminate infiltrative-exudative changes, improve reproductive and copulatory functions. Local illumination of red (635 nm) and infrared (904 nm) spectra should be combined with intravenous laser blood illumination (ILBI) of red (635 nm) and ultraviolet (UV) (365 nm) spectra.
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- Sergey Vladimirovich Moskvin
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O.K. Skobelkin State Scientific Center of Laser Medicine under the Federal Medical Biological Agency Moscow 121165 Russia
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Luther A, Le Thi X, Schäfer J, Schulze M, Waberski D. Irradiation of semen doses with LED-based red light in a photo chamber does not improve in vitro quality of thermically stressed boar spermatozoa. Reprod Domest Anim 2018; 53:1016-1019. [PMID: 29604142 DOI: 10.1111/rda.13186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2017] [Accepted: 03/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Recent reports indicate that stimulation of liquid-stored boar semen with red LED-based light improves sperm quality and reproductive performance in sow herds. So far, in vitro data after LED stimulation of whole semen doses are lacking. In this study, the effect of LED light exposure on the in vitro quality of boar spermatozoa after storage and thermic incubation was examined. Boar semen doses were stored at 17°C (n = 10) or 5°C (n = 6) in Beltsville Thawing Solution extender and then exposed to red LED light using a commercial photo chamber. During a subsequent long-term incubation at 38°C, neither sperm kinematic parameters nor mitochondria function or membrane integrity differed between control and treated samples (p > .05). It is concluded that stimulation of semen doses in the LED-photo chamber does not improve quality of thermically stressed boar sperm in vitro. Other than the sperm traits tested here might be involved in the previously reported improvement of in vivo fertility.
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- A Luther
- Unit for Reproductive Medicine of Clinics/Clinic for Pigs and Small Ruminants, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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- Unit for Reproductive Medicine of Clinics/Clinic for Pigs and Small Ruminants, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute for the Reproduction of Farm Animals Schönow Inc., Bernau, Germany
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- Institute for the Reproduction of Farm Animals Schönow Inc., Bernau, Germany
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- Unit for Reproductive Medicine of Clinics/Clinic for Pigs and Small Ruminants, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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Pérez-Marín CC, Requena FD, Arando A, Requena L, Requena F, Agüera EI. Short-term tolerance of equine spermatozoa to various abiotic factors. Reprod Domest Anim 2018; 53:534-544. [PMID: 29399898 DOI: 10.1111/rda.13142] [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: 10/24/2017] [Accepted: 12/22/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The aim of this study was to determine the effects of various abiotic factors, such as light, physical stress (pipetting) and thermal shock, on the quality of fresh and cooled equine sperm. In experiment I, four sperm aliquots were subjected to different light exposures: (i) protected control samples (CTRL), (ii) exposed to UV light at 10 cm (UV10), (iii) exposed to UV light at 20 cm (UV20) and (iv) exposed to laboratory lighting (LAB). In experiment II, four semen aliquots were subjected to repeated pipetting for 0, 10, 20 and 30 times (CTRL, P10, P20 and P30, respectively). In experiment III, four semen aliquots at 15°C were subjected to thermal oscillations: (i) cooled control sperm at 15°C (CTRL), (ii) oscillations of 1.9°C/min to a temperature of 30°C (T30), (iii) oscillations of 1.4°C/min, with the temperature rapidly falling until reaching 1.3°C (T0R) and (iv) oscillations of 1.1°C/min, with the temperature slowly falling until reaching 4.2°C (T0S). The results revealed that after 30 min, UV10 and UV20 sperm samples showed significantly (p < .05) lower total and progressive motility values, sperm kinematic parameters and mitochondrial potential. After 45 min of exposure, differences were highly significant (p < .001). No significant differences (p > .05) were found for pipetting or thermal oscillations. The results suggest that, even if equine sperm samples are not handled in the laboratory under optimal conditions, fresh and cooled equine spermatozoa are able to resist the impact of various abiotic stimuli without any reduction in their quality. This study analyses the effect on normospermic samples, but future research could look at the tolerance that asthenozoospermic equine samples have to these abiotic influences.
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- C C Pérez-Marín
- Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain
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- Department of Cell Biology, Physiology and Immunology, University of Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain
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- Department of Genetics, University of Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain
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- Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain
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- Department of Cell Biology, Physiology and Immunology, University of Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain
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- Department of Cell Biology, Physiology and Immunology, University of Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain
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Puig-Timonet A, Castillo-Martín M, Pereira BA, Pinart E, Bonet S, Yeste M. Evaluation of porcine beta defensins-1 and -2 as antimicrobial peptides for liquid-stored boar semen: Effects on bacterial growth and sperm quality. Theriogenology 2018; 111:9-18. [PMID: 29407425 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2018.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2017] [Revised: 01/18/2018] [Accepted: 01/19/2018] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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The present study evaluated whether two different antimicrobial peptides (AMP): porcine beta defensins-1 (PBD1) and -2 (PBD2) at three concentrations (1.5 μM, 3 μM and 5 μM) could be a suitable alternative to antibiotics in liquid-stored boar semen. Two separate experiments were conducted with liquid-stored boar semen preserved at 17 °C for 9-10 days. In the first one, we evaluated the impact of adding three concentrations of each AMP on the bacterial growth and sperm quality of boar semen stored for 10 days. In the second experiment, the ability of these AMPs to control bacterial growth was determined over a 9-day period, following artificial inoculation with Escherichia coli at 107 and 108 CFU mL-1. In both experiments, sperm viability was assessed through flow cytometry, sperm motility was determined with Computer Assisted Sperm Analysis (CASA) and the inhibitory effect on microbial growth was evaluated by bacteria culture on Luria Bertani agar. PBD1 and PBD2 were found to significantly (P < 0.05) decrease sperm motility at 5 μM (% total motile spermatozoa at day 10, Control: 31.6% ± 1.2% vs. PBD1: 6.5% ± 0.3% and PBD2: 5.6% ± 0.4%). Although the highest inhibitory effect on bacterial growth was observed at 3 μM (day 10, PBD1: 1.4 × 106 ± 6.2 × 105 CFU mL-1 and PBD2: 9.1 × 105 ± 2.4 × 105 CFU mL-1) and 5 μM (day 10, PBD1: 1.2 × 105 ± 5.1 × 104 CFU mL-1; PBD2: 8.7 × 104 ± 2.9 × 104 CFU mL-1), the control with antibiotic was found to be more effective (day 10, 8.3 × 103 ± 1.6 × 103 CFU mL-1). In conclusion, PBD1 and PBD2 may be added to antibiotic-free extenders for boar semen at a concentration of 3 μM, but do not completely control all bacterial growth.
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- Adrià Puig-Timonet
- Department of Biology, Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Spain
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- Department of Biology, Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Spain
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- Department of Biology, Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Spain
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- Department of Biology, Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Spain
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- Department of Biology, Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Spain
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- Department of Biology, Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Spain.
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Yeste M, Bonet S, Rodríguez-Gil JE, Rivera Del Álamo MM. Evaluation of sperm motility with CASA-Mot: which factors may influence our measurements? Reprod Fertil Dev 2018. [DOI: 10.1071/rd17475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Computer-aided sperm analysis (CASA) is now routinely used in IVF clinics, animal breeding centres and research laboratories. Although CASA provides a more objective way to evaluate sperm parameters, a significant number of factors can affect these measurements. This paper classifies these factors into four categories: (1) sample and slide (e.g. preincubation time, type of specimen and type of chamber slide); (2) microscope (e.g. light source and microscope stage); (3) hardware and software, including the settings of each system; and (4) user-related factors. We review the effects of the different factors in each category on the measurements made and emphasise the need to take measures to standardise evaluations. The take-home message of the present article is that there are several commercial and useful CASA systems, and all are appropriate for routine analysis. Non-commercial systems may also be good choices when the user needs to adapt the device to specific experimental conditions. In both cases (commercial and non-commercial), it is important that standard protocols are put in place for evaluation, as well as methods to validate the system.
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Lanzafame RJ. Of diamond surfaces, red light photobiomodulation and fertility: lessons from the laboratory. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2017; 5:409. [PMID: 29152509 DOI: 10.21037/atm.2017.07.32] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Raymond J Lanzafame
- Raymond J. Lanzafame MD PLLC, Rochester, New York, USA.,School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, USA
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Chow KW, Preece D, Berns MW. Effect of red light on optically trapped spermatozoa. BIOMEDICAL OPTICS EXPRESS 2017; 8:4200-4205. [PMID: 28966858 PMCID: PMC5611934 DOI: 10.1364/boe.8.004200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2017] [Revised: 08/18/2017] [Accepted: 08/18/2017] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Successful artificial insemination relies on the use of high quality spermatozoa. One measure of sperm quality is swimming force. Increased swimming force has been correlated with higher sperm swimming speeds and improved reproductive success. It is hypothesized that by increasing sperm swimming speed, one can increase swimming force. Previous studies have shown that red light irradiation causes an increase in sperm swimming speed. In the current study, 633nm red light irradiation is shown to increase mean squared displacement in trapped sperm. The methodology allows for comparison of relative swimming forces between irradiated and non-irradiated samples.
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- Kay W. Chow
- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093,
USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093,
USA
- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093,
USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093,
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Preece D, Chow KW, Gomez-Godinez V, Gustafson K, Esener S, Ravida N, Durrant B, Berns MW. Red light improves spermatozoa motility and does not induce oxidative DNA damage. Sci Rep 2017; 7:46480. [PMID: 28425485 PMCID: PMC5397839 DOI: 10.1038/srep46480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2016] [Accepted: 03/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
Abstract
The ability to successfully fertilize ova relies upon the swimming ability of spermatozoa. Both in humans and in animals, sperm motility has been used as a metric for the viability of semen samples. Recently, several studies have examined the efficacy of low dosage red light exposure for cellular repair and increasing sperm motility. Of prime importance to the practical application of this technique is the absence of DNA damage caused by radiation exposure. In this study, we examine the effect of 633 nm coherent, red laser light on sperm motility using a novel wavelet-based algorithm that allows for direct measurement of curvilinear velocity under red light illumination. This new algorithm gives results comparable to the standard computer-assisted sperm analysis (CASA) system. We then assess the safety of red light treatment of sperm by analyzing, (1) the levels of double-strand breaks in the DNA, and (2) oxidative damage in the sperm DNA. The results demonstrate that for the parameters used there are insignificant differences in oxidative DNA damage as a result of irradiation.
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- Daryl Preece
- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Center for the Reproduction of Endangered Species, Zoological Society of San Diego, San Diego, CA 92112, USA
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- Center for the Reproduction of Endangered Species, Zoological Society of San Diego, San Diego, CA 92112, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA 92697, USA
- Beckman Laser Institute, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA 92697, USA
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Sommer AP, Jaganathan S, Maduro MR, Hancke K, Janni W, Fecht HJ. Genesis on diamonds II: contact with diamond enhances human sperm performance by 300. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2016; 4:407. [PMID: 27867959 DOI: 10.21037/atm.2016.08.18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Andrei P Sommer
- Institute of Micro and Nanomaterials, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Universitätsfrauenklinik Ulm, Ulm, Germany;; Yale Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, USA
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- Institute of Micro and Nanomaterials, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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