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Miyazaki MA, Guilharducci RL, Intasqui P, Bertolla RP. Mapping the human sperm proteome - novel insights into reproductive research. Expert Rev Proteomics 2023; 20:19-45. [PMID: 37140161 DOI: 10.1080/14789450.2023.2210764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Spermatozoa are highly specialized cells with unique morphology. In addition, spermatozoa lose a considerable amount of cytoplasm during spermiogenesis, when they also compact their DNA, resulting in a transcriptionally quiescent cell. Throughout the male reproductive tract, sperm will acquire proteins that enable them to interact with the female reproductive tract. After ejaculation, proteins undergo post-translational modifications for sperm to capacitate, hyperactivate and fertilize the oocyte. Many proteins have been identified as predictors of male infertility, and also investigated in diseases that compromise reproductive potential. AREAS COVERED In this review we proposed to summarize the recent findings about the sperm proteome and how they affect sperm structure, function, and fertility. A literature search was performed using PubMed and Google Scholar databases within the past 5 years until August 2022. EXPERT OPINION Sperm function depends on protein abundance, conformation, and PTMs; understanding the sperm proteome may help to identify pathways essential to fertility, even making it possible to unravel the mechanisms involved in idiopathic infertility. In addition, proteomics evaluation offers knowledge regarding alterations that compromise the male reproductive potential.
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- Mika Alexia Miyazaki
- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, Human Reproduction Section, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, Human Reproduction Section, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, Human Reproduction Section, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, Human Reproduction Section, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Kumaresan A, Sinha MK, Paul N, Nag P, Ebenezer Samuel King JP, Kumar R, Datta TK. Establishment of a repertoire of fertility associated sperm proteins and their differential abundance in buffalo bulls (Bubalus bubalis) with contrasting fertility. Sci Rep 2023; 13:2272. [PMID: 36754964 PMCID: PMC9908891 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-29529-5] [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: 07/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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Sperm harbours a wide range of proteins regulating their functions and fertility. In the present study, we made an effort to characterize and quantify the proteome of buffalo bull spermatozoa, and to identify fertility associated sperm proteins through comparative proteomics. Using high-throughput mass spectrometry platform, we identified 1305 proteins from buffalo spermatozoa and found that these proteins were mostly enriched in glycolytic process, mitochondrial respiratory chain, tricarboxylic acid cycle, protein folding, spermatogenesis, sperm motility and sperm binding to zona pellucida (p < 7.74E-08) besides metabolic (p = 4.42E-31) and reactive oxygen species (p = 1.81E-30) pathways. Differential proteomic analysis revealed that 844 proteins were commonly expressed in spermatozoa from both the groups while 77 and 52 proteins were exclusively expressed in high- and low-fertile bulls, respectively. In low-fertile bulls, 75 proteins were significantly (p < 0.05) upregulated and 176 proteins were significantly (p < 0.05) downregulated; these proteins were highly enriched in mitochondrial respiratory chain complex I assembly (p = 2.63E-07) and flagellated sperm motility (p = 7.02E-05) processes besides oxidative phosphorylation pathway (p = 6.61E-15). The down regulated proteins in low-fertile bulls were involved in sperm motility, metabolism, sperm-egg recognition and fertilization. These variations in the sperm proteome could be used as potential markers for the selection of buffalo bulls for fertility.
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- Arumugam Kumaresan
- Theriogenology Laboratory, Southern Regional Station of ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560030, India.
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- Theriogenology Laboratory, Southern Regional Station of ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560030, India
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- Theriogenology Laboratory, Southern Regional Station of ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560030, India
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- Theriogenology Laboratory, Southern Regional Station of ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560030, India
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- Theriogenology Laboratory, Southern Regional Station of ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560030, India
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- Animal Genomics Laboratory, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, 132 001, India
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- ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Buffaloes, Hisar, Haryana, 125 001, India
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Rabaglino M, Le Danvic C, Schibler L, Kupisiewicz K, Perrier J, O'Meara C, Kenny D, Fair S, Lonergan P. Identification of sperm proteins as biomarkers of field fertility in Holstein-Friesian bulls used for artificial insemination. J Dairy Sci 2022; 105:10033-10046. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2022-22273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Comparative Content of Neuron-Specific Enolase in Human Blood Serum and Seminal Plasma. Bull Exp Biol Med 2022; 173:298-301. [DOI: 10.1007/s10517-022-05537-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Saraf KK, Kumaresan A, Arathi BP, Sundaresan NR, Datta TK. Comparative high-throughput analysis of sperm membrane proteins from crossbred bulls with contrasting fertility. Andrologia 2022; 54:e14451. [PMID: 35484731 DOI: 10.1111/and.14451] [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: 09/17/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The aim of the present study was to identify fertility associated sperm membrane proteins in crossbred bulls. Sperm membrane proteins from high- and low-fertile Holstein Friesian crossbred bulls (n = 3 each) were subjected to high-throughput liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) for comparative proteomic analysis. Proteomic profiling identified a total of 456 proteins in crossbred bull spermatozoa; it was found that 108 proteins were up regulated while 26 proteins were down regulated (>1.5-folds) in spermatozoa from low- compared to high-fertile bulls. Gene ontology classification revealed that upregulated proteins in low-fertile bulls were involved in biological process such as oxidation-reduction process (p = 3.14E-06), fusion of sperm to egg plasma membrane (p = 7.51E-04), sperm motility (p = 0.03), and capacitation (p = 0.09), while down regulated proteins were associated with transport (p = 6.94E-04), superoxide metabolic process (p = 0.02), and tricarboxylic acid cycle (p = 0.04). KEGG pathway analysis revealed that oxidative phosphorylation and tricarboxylic acid cycle pathways are the most significantly affected pathway in low-fertile bulls. It was concluded that expression of proteins associated with oxidative phosphorylation and tricarboxylic acid cycle pathways were altered in low-fertile crossbred bulls, and expression levels of SPATA19, ELSPBP1, ACRBP, CLU, SUCLA2, and SPATC1 could aid in assessing potential fertility of crossbred bulls.
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- Kaustubh Kishor Saraf
- Theriogenology Laboratory, Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Southern Regional Station of ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Theriogenology Laboratory, Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Southern Regional Station of ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Animal Genomics Laboratory, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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Zhu Y, Bu D, Ma L. Integration of Multiplied Omics, a Step Forward in Systematic Dairy Research. Metabolites 2022; 12:metabo12030225. [PMID: 35323668 PMCID: PMC8955540 DOI: 10.3390/metabo12030225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Due to their unique multi-gastric digestion system highly adapted for rumination, dairy livestock has complicated physiology different from monogastric animals. However, the microbiome-based mechanism of the digestion system is congenial for biology approaches. Different omics and their integration have been widely applied in the dairy sciences since the previous decade for investigating their physiology, pathology, and the development of feed and management protocols. The rumen microbiome can digest dietary components into utilizable sugars, proteins, and volatile fatty acids, contributing to the energy intake and feed efficiency of dairy animals, which has become one target of the basis for omics applications in dairy science. Rumen, liver, and mammary gland are also frequently targeted in omics because of their crucial impact on dairy animals’ energy metabolism, production performance, and health status. The application of omics has made outstanding contributions to a more profound understanding of the physiology, etiology, and optimizing the management strategy of dairy animals, while the multi-omics method could draw information of different levels and organs together, providing an unprecedented broad scope on traits of dairy animals. This article reviewed recent omics and multi-omics researches on physiology, feeding, and pathology on dairy animals and also performed the potential of multi-omics on systematic dairy research.
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- Yingkun Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China;
- School of Agriculture & Food Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, D04 V1W8 Dublin, Ireland
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China;
- Joint Laboratory on Integrated Crop-Tree-Livestock Systems of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR), and World Agroforestry Center (ICRAF), Beijing 100193, China
- Correspondence: (D.B.); (L.M.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China;
- Correspondence: (D.B.); (L.M.)
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Klein EK, Swegen A, Gunn AJ, Stephen CP, Aitken RJ, Gibb Z. The future of assessing bull fertility: Can the 'omics fields identify usable biomarkers? Biol Reprod 2022; 106:854-864. [PMID: 35136971 PMCID: PMC9113469 DOI: 10.1093/biolre/ioac031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Breeding soundness examinations for bulls rely heavily on the subjective, visual assessment of sperm motility and morphology. Although these criteria have the potential to identify infertile males, they cannot be used to guarantee fertility or provide information about varying degrees of bull fertility. Male factor fertility is complex, and the success of the male gamete is not necessarily realized until well after the spermatozoon enters the oocyte. This paper reviews our existing knowledge of the bull’s contribution from a standpoint of the sperm’s cargo and the impact that this can have on fertilization and the development of the embryo. There has been a plethora of recent research characterizing the many molecular attributes that can affect the functional competence of a spermatozoon. A better understanding of the molecular factors influencing fertilization and embryo development in cattle will lead to the identification of biomarkers for the selection of bulls of superior fertility, which will have major implications for livestock production. To see this improvement in reproductive performance, we believe incorporation of modern technology into breeding soundness examinations will be necessary—although many of the discussed technologies are not ready for large-scale field application. Each of the ‘omics fields discussed in this review have shown promise for the identification of biomarkers of fertility, with certain families of biomarkers appearing to be better suited to different evaluations throughout a bull’s lifetime. Further research is needed for the proposed biomarkers to be of diagnostic or predictive value.
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- Erin K Klein
- Priority Research Centre for Reproductive Science, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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- Priority Research Centre for Reproductive Science, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia.,Nuffield Department of Women's and Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, UK
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- School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia.,Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia
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- School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia.,Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia
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- Priority Research Centre for Reproductive Science, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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- Priority Research Centre for Reproductive Science, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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Kaya A, Dogan S, Vargovic P, Kutchy NA, Ross P, Topper E, Oko R, van der Hoorn F, Sutovsky P, Memili E. Sperm proteins ODF2 and PAWP as markers of fertility in breeding bulls. Cell Tissue Res 2022; 387:159-171. [PMID: 34762184 DOI: 10.1007/s00441-021-03529-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Low fertility is the single most important factor limiting livestock reproductive performance, adversely affecting the cattle industry and causing millions of dollars of economic loss. In the livestock industry, male fertility is of crucial importance for the reproductive performance of livestock. However, there is a lack of reliable biomarkers to predict bull fertility in artificial insemination service. The objective of this study was to identify sperm proteins as biomarkers for bull fertility. To discover candidate sperm quality biomarkers, sperm proteome profiling was conducted in extreme high- and extreme low-fertile bulls selected from a pool of 1000 AI sires with varied fertility. Thirty-two differentially expressed proteins were identified. Among them, high levels of sperm outer dense fiber of sperm tails 2 (ODF2) and post-acrosomal assembly of sperm head protein (PAWP/WBP2NL) represented the most extreme differences in quantity between high- and low-fertility bulls. Protein immunodetection and flow cytometry used to validate these putative fertility markers in a combined cohort of 154 AI sires. Both ODF2 and PAWP correlated significantly with fertility. In conclusion, ODF2 and PAWP can be used to assess semen quality and predict sire fertility.
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- Abdullah Kaya
- Department of Artificial Insemination and Reproduction, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, 39762, USA
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- Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA
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- Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, 39762, USA
- St. George's University, St. George's, Grenada
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of California, Davis, CA, 95616, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry Molecular Biology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA
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- Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, 39762, USA.
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Hitit M, Özbek M, Ayaz-Guner S, Guner H, Oztug M, Bodu M, Kirbas M, Bulbul B, Bucak MN, Ataman MB, Memili E, Kaya A. Proteomic fertility markers in ram sperm. Anim Reprod Sci 2021; 235:106882. [PMID: 34823050 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2021.106882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2021] [Revised: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Precise estimation of ram fertility is important for sheep farming to sustain reproduction efficiency and profitability of production. There, however, is no conventional method to accurately predict ram fertility. The objective of this study, therefore, was to ascertain proteomic profiles of ram sperm having contrasting fertility phenotypes. Mature rams (n = 66) having greater pregnancy rates than average (89.4 ± 7.2%) were assigned into relatively-greater fertility (GF; n = 31; 94.5 ± 2.8%) whereas those with less-than-average pregnancy rates were assigned into a lesser-fertility (LF; n = 25; 83.1 ± 5.73%; P = 0.028) group. Sperm samples from the outlier greatest- and least-fertility rams (n = 6, pregnancy rate; 98.4 ± 1.8% and 76.1 ± 3.9%) were used for proteomics assessments utilizing Label-free LC-MS/MS. A total of 997 proteins were identified, and among these, 840 were shared by both groups, and 57 and 93 were unique to GF and LF, respectively. Furthermore, 190 differentially abundant proteins were identified; the abundance of 124 was larger in GF while 66 was larger in LF rams. The GF ram sperm had 79 GO/pathway terms in ten major biological networks while there were 47 GO/pathway terms in six biological networks in sperm of LF rams. Accordingly, differential abundances of sperm proteins between sperm of GF and LF rams were indicative of functional implications of sperm proteome on male fertility. The results of this study emphasize there are potential protein markers for evaluation of semen quality and estimation of ram sperm fertilizing capacity.
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- Mustafa Hitit
- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kastamonu University, Kastamonu, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Burdur, Turkey
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Life and Natural Science, Abdullah Gül University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Life and Natural Science, Abdullah Gül University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- National Metrology Institute, TUBITAK UME, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Bahri Dagdas International Agricultural Research Institute, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, United States; Cooperative Agricultural Research Center, College of Agriculture and Human Sciences, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX, United States.
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey.
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Zhao Y, Wang Y, Guo F, Lu B, Sun J, Wang J, Ren Z. iTRAQ-based proteomic analysis of sperm reveals candidate proteins that affect the quality of spermatozoa from boars on plateaus. Proteome Sci 2021; 19:9. [PMID: 34330296 PMCID: PMC8323236 DOI: 10.1186/s12953-021-00177-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Background Tibetan pigs (TP) exhibit heritable adaptations to their hypoxic environments as a result of natural selection. However, candidate proteins that affect the sperm quality of boars on plateaus have not yet been clearly investigated. Methods In this study, to reveal the candidate proteins that affect the quality of spermatozoa of boars on plateaus, we analyzed the sperm quality using computer-assisted semen analysis (CASA) system and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels. We also compared the proteomes of sperm proteomes between TP and Yorkshire pigs (YP) raised at high altitudes using the isobaric tags for relative and absolute quantitation (iTRAQ) in combination with the liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS) proteomic method, and confirmed the relative expression levels of the four proteins by western blotting. Results The sperm quality of the TP was superior to that of the YP on plateaus. Of the 1,555 quantified proteins, 318 differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) were identified. Gene ontology (GO) analysis revealed that the DEPs were predominantly associated with the sorbitol metabolic process, removal of superoxide radicals, cellular response to superoxide, response to superoxide and regulation of the mitotic spindle assembly. The Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathways were mainly enriched in pathways involved in the regulation of the actin cytoskeleton, glutathione metabolism, oxidative phosphorylation, and estrogen signaling. Based on the protein–protein interaction (PPI) network analysis, we identified 8 candidate proteins (FN1, EGF, HSP90B1, CFL1, GPX4, NDUFA6, VDAC2, and CP) that might play important roles and affect the sperm quality of boars on plateaus. Moreover, the relative expression levels of four proteins (CFL1, EGF, FN1, and GPX4) were confirmed by western blot analysis. Conclusions Our study revealed 8 candidate proteins (FN1, EGF, HSP90B1, CFL1, GPX4, NDUFA6, VDAC2, and CP) that affect the sperm quality of boar on plateaus and provide a reference for further studies on improving sperm quality and the molecular breeding of boars on plateaus. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12953-021-00177-9.
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- Yanling Zhao
- College of Animal Science, Tibet Agricultural and Animal Husbandry University, Linzhi, Tibet, 860000, P.R. China
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- College of Animal Science, Tibet Agricultural and Animal Husbandry University, Linzhi, Tibet, 860000, P.R. China
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- College of Animal Science, Tibet Agricultural and Animal Husbandry University, Linzhi, Tibet, 860000, P.R. China
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- College of Animal Science, Tibet Agricultural and Animal Husbandry University, Linzhi, Tibet, 860000, P.R. China
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- College of Animal Science, Tibet Agricultural and Animal Husbandry University, Linzhi, Tibet, 860000, P.R. China
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- College of Animal Science, Tibet Agricultural and Animal Husbandry University, Linzhi, Tibet, 860000, P.R. China
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- College of Animal Science, Tibet Agricultural and Animal Husbandry University, Linzhi, Tibet, 860000, P.R. China.
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Özbek M, Hitit M, Kaya A, Jousan FD, Memili E. Sperm Functional Genome Associated With Bull Fertility. Front Vet Sci 2021; 8:610888. [PMID: 34250055 PMCID: PMC8262648 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2021.610888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Bull fertility is an important economic trait in sustainable cattle production, as infertile or subfertile bulls give rise to large economic losses. Current methods to assess bull fertility are tedious and not totally accurate. The massive collection of functional data analyses, including genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, transcriptomics, and epigenomics, helps researchers generate extensive knowledge to better understand the unraveling physiological mechanisms underlying subpar male fertility. This review focuses on the sperm phenomes of the functional genome and epigenome that are associated with bull fertility. Findings from multiple sources were integrated to generate new knowledge that is transferable to applied andrology. Diverse methods encompassing analyses of molecular and cellular dynamics in the fertility-associated molecules and conventional sperm parameters can be considered an effective approach to determine bull fertility for efficient and sustainable cattle production. In addition to gene expression information, we also provide methodological information, which is important for the rigor and reliability of the studies. Fertility is a complex trait influenced by several factors and has low heritability, although heritability of scrotal circumference is high and that it is a known fertility maker. There is a need for new knowledge on the expression levels and functions of sperm RNA, proteins, and metabolites. The new knowledge can shed light on additional fertility markers that can be used in combination with scrotal circumference to predict the fertility of breeding bulls. This review provides a comprehensive review of sperm functional characteristics or phenotypes associated with bull fertility.
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- Memmet Özbek
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Burdur, Turkey
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- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kastamonu University, Kastamonu, Turkey
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- Department of Artificial Insemination and Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, United States
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, United States
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Quelhas J, Santiago J, Matos B, Rocha A, Lopes G, Fardilha M. Bovine semen sexing: Sperm membrane proteomics as candidates for immunological selection of X- and Y-chromosome-bearing sperm. Vet Med Sci 2021; 7:1633-1641. [PMID: 34037311 PMCID: PMC8464243 DOI: 10.1002/vms3.540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Revised: 04/14/2021] [Accepted: 05/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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The use of sexed semen in dairy and beef farms ensures the production of animals of the desired sex, resulting in a reduction of costs and an improvement of environmental sustainability. Several methods have been developed over the years, but most of them were abandoned due to their limited efficacy. Currently, the only commercially available method for the separation of X- and Y-chromosome-bearing sperm is fluorescence-activated cell sorting. However, this technique is expensive and has limited usefulness for the industry, considering that it cannot produce doses of sexed semen with the desired number of sperm for artificial insemination. Immunological methods have emerged as an attractive alternative to flow cytometry and proteomic knowledge of X- and Y-sperm could be useful to the development of a new method. In this review, we identify the main applications of sexed semen, describe the existing methods and highlight future research opportunities in the field. We consider that immunological methods, based on sperm cell's surface proteins differentially expressed between X- and Y-sperm, could be an interesting and promising approach to semen sexing.
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- Joana Quelhas
- Bovine Semen Collection and Storage Centre of Lusogenes, Aveiro, Portugal.,Laboratory of Signal Transduction, Department of Medical Sciences, Institute of Biomedicine - iBiMED, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal.,Department of Veterinary Clinics, Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar-University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Signal Transduction, Department of Medical Sciences, Institute of Biomedicine - iBiMED, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Signal Transduction, Department of Medical Sciences, Institute of Biomedicine - iBiMED, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Imuno-Physiology and Pharmacology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar- University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Veterinary Clinics, Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar-University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Signal Transduction, Department of Medical Sciences, Institute of Biomedicine - iBiMED, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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F. Riesco M, Anel-Lopez L, Neila-Montero M, Palacin-Martinez C, Montes-Garrido R, Alvarez M, de Paz P, Anel L. ProAKAP4 as Novel Molecular Marker of Sperm Quality in Ram: An Integrative Study in Fresh, Cooled and Cryopreserved Sperm. Biomolecules 2020; 10:E1046. [PMID: 32674525 PMCID: PMC7408074 DOI: 10.3390/biom10071046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Revised: 07/08/2020] [Accepted: 07/12/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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To improve artificial insemination protocols in ovine species it is crucial to optimize sperm quality evaluation after preservation technologies. Emerging technologies based on novel biomolecules and related to redox balance and proteins involved in sperm motility such as ProAKAP4 could be successfully applied in ram sperm evaluation. In this work, a multiparametric analysis of fresh, cooled, and cryopreserved ram sperm was performed at different complexity levels. Samples were evaluated in terms of motility (total motility, progressive motility, and curvilinear velocity), viability, apoptosis, content of reactive oxygen species, oxidation‒reduction potential, and ProAKAP4 expression and concentration. As expected, cryopreserved samples showed a significant decrease of sperm quality (p < 0.05), evidencing different freezability classes among samples that were detected by ProAKAP4 analyses. However, in cooled sperm no differences were found concerning motility, viability, apoptosis, ROS content, and redox balance compared to fresh sperm that could explain the reported decrease in fertility rates. However, although the proportion of sperm ProAKAP4 positive-cells remained unaltered in cooled sperm compared to fresh control, the concentration of this protein significantly decreased (p < 0.05) in cooled samples. This altered protein level could contribute to the decrease in fertility rates of cooled samples detected by some authors. More importantly, ProAKAP4 can be established as a promising diagnostic parameter of sperm quality allowing us to optimize sperm conservation protocols and finally improve artificial insemination in ovine species.
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- Marta F. Riesco
- Itra-ULE, INDEGSAL, University of León, 24071 León, Spain; (M.F.R.); (M.N.-M.); (C.P.-M.); (R.M.-G.); (M.A.); (P.d.P.); (L.A.)
- Cellular Biology, Department of Molecular Biology, University of León, 24071 León, Spain
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- Itra-ULE, INDEGSAL, University of León, 24071 León, Spain; (M.F.R.); (M.N.-M.); (C.P.-M.); (R.M.-G.); (M.A.); (P.d.P.); (L.A.)
- Anatomy, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Surgery and Anatomy, University of León, 24071 León, Spain
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- Itra-ULE, INDEGSAL, University of León, 24071 León, Spain; (M.F.R.); (M.N.-M.); (C.P.-M.); (R.M.-G.); (M.A.); (P.d.P.); (L.A.)
- Animal Reproduction and Obstetrics, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Surgery and Anatomy, University of León, 24071 León, Spain
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- Itra-ULE, INDEGSAL, University of León, 24071 León, Spain; (M.F.R.); (M.N.-M.); (C.P.-M.); (R.M.-G.); (M.A.); (P.d.P.); (L.A.)
- Animal Reproduction and Obstetrics, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Surgery and Anatomy, University of León, 24071 León, Spain
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- Itra-ULE, INDEGSAL, University of León, 24071 León, Spain; (M.F.R.); (M.N.-M.); (C.P.-M.); (R.M.-G.); (M.A.); (P.d.P.); (L.A.)
- Animal Reproduction and Obstetrics, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Surgery and Anatomy, University of León, 24071 León, Spain
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- Itra-ULE, INDEGSAL, University of León, 24071 León, Spain; (M.F.R.); (M.N.-M.); (C.P.-M.); (R.M.-G.); (M.A.); (P.d.P.); (L.A.)
- Animal Reproduction and Obstetrics, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Surgery and Anatomy, University of León, 24071 León, Spain
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- Itra-ULE, INDEGSAL, University of León, 24071 León, Spain; (M.F.R.); (M.N.-M.); (C.P.-M.); (R.M.-G.); (M.A.); (P.d.P.); (L.A.)
- Cellular Biology, Department of Molecular Biology, University of León, 24071 León, Spain
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- Itra-ULE, INDEGSAL, University of León, 24071 León, Spain; (M.F.R.); (M.N.-M.); (C.P.-M.); (R.M.-G.); (M.A.); (P.d.P.); (L.A.)
- Animal Reproduction and Obstetrics, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Surgery and Anatomy, University of León, 24071 León, Spain
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Pardede BP, Agil M, Supriatna I. Protamine and other proteins in sperm and seminal plasma as molecular markers of bull fertility. Vet World 2020; 13:556-562. [PMID: 32367964 PMCID: PMC7183474 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2020.556-562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2019] [Accepted: 02/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Fertility is the most important aspect in the efforts to increase livestock populations. Protamine and various proteins in sperm and seminal plasma are the results of the molecular analysis which can be used as a marker of fertility. Each of the proteins plays an important role in the normal function of sperm, starting from the formation of sperm structure, motility, capacitation, cell protection, acrosome reactions, successful fertilization, egg activation, and embryonic development. Finally, these molecular components can be a marker of fertility and can help to diagnose the cases of infertility/subfertility in livestock in the field.
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- Berlin Pandapotan Pardede
- Reproductive Biology Study Program, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Department of Veterinary Clinic, Reproduction and Pathology, Division of Reproduction and Obstetric, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Department of Veterinary Clinic, Reproduction and Pathology, Division of Reproduction and Obstetric, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
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Fu Q, Pan L, Huang D, Wang Z, Hou Z, Zhang M. Proteomic profiles of buffalo spermatozoa and seminal plasma. Theriogenology 2019; 134:74-82. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2019.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2018] [Revised: 05/12/2019] [Accepted: 05/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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During ejaculation and deposition in the female genital tract, spermatozoa are exposed to seminal plasma, a mix of secretions primarily from the accessory sex glands. Proteins, which make up the largest contribution to seminal plasma by weight, have been the focus of much interest, in particular the identification of specific proteins both in the plasma and/or found bound to the sperm surface post ejaculation. Global proteomic studies of seminal plasma originating from a range of species over the last 15 years have revealed their hitherto unknown diversity and complexity. Seminal plasma is generally known to aid sperm survival and fertility in a range of species and studies have begun to reveal its link with sperm function and identification, as markers of fertility. This review summarises recent data on proteins found on the sperm surface that originate from seminal plasma and have subsequently been shown to correlate with fertility, with a focus on the pig.
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D'Amours O, Calvo É, Bourassa S, Vincent P, Blondin P, Sullivan R. Proteomic markers of low and high fertility bovine spermatozoa separated by Percoll gradient. Mol Reprod Dev 2019; 86:999-1012. [DOI: 10.1002/mrd.23174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2019] [Revised: 04/04/2019] [Accepted: 05/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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- Olivier D'Amours
- Département d'obstétrique, Gynécologie et ReproductionCentre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l'Université Laval Québec Québec Canada
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- Proteomic Core FacilityCentre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l'Université Laval, Axe Reproduction, Santé de la mère et de l'enfant Québec Québec Canada
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- Proteomic Core FacilityCentre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l'Université Laval, Axe Reproduction, Santé de la mère et de l'enfant Québec Québec Canada
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- Department of Research and DevelopmentSemex Alliance, L'Alliance Boviteq Inc Saint‐Hyacinthe Québec Canada
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- Department of Research and DevelopmentSemex Alliance, L'Alliance Boviteq Inc Saint‐Hyacinthe Québec Canada
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- Département d'obstétrique, Gynécologie et ReproductionCentre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l'Université Laval Québec Québec Canada
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Muhammad Aslam M, Sharma VK, Pandey S, Kumaresan A, Srinivasan A, Datta T, Mohanty T, Yadav S. Identification of biomarker candidates for fertility in spermatozoa of crossbred bulls through comparative proteomics. Theriogenology 2018; 119:43-51. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2018.06.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2018] [Revised: 06/07/2018] [Accepted: 06/24/2018] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Moreira RF, Matos MNC, Alves JG, do Valle RV, Eloy AMX, Pinto TMF, Machado SP, Costa CRR, de Lima JL, Lima JPMS, da Cunha RMS. Diversity of ejaculated sperm proteins in Moxotó bucks ( Capra hircus ) evaluated by multiple extraction methods. Anim Reprod 2018; 15:84-92. [PMID: 33365100 PMCID: PMC7746222 DOI: 10.21451/1984-3143-2017-ar966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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This study aimed to develop protocols for the extraction of sperm proteins from Moxotó
goats (Capra hircus) and to compare the resulting proteomic maps. The
sperm proteins were isolated using an extraction buffer containing 7 M urea and 2 M thiourea,
20 mM DTT, and one of the following detergents: 1% or 4% CHAPS; 1% or 4% SDS; 1% or 4% Triton X-100;
or a combination of CHAPS and SDS. The 1-DE and 2-DE profiles of the isolated proteins revealed
that the various isolation methods were efficient. Qualitative and quantitative differences
in the 1-DE and 2-DE profiles were observed. 2-DE maps indicated that the amount and diversity
of proteins visualized depended on the detergent that was used. Furthermore, this work revealed
that the combination of detergents increased the resolution of some spots and retained the
characteristics of the individual detergents, depending on their concentrations.
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- Raulzito Fernandes Moreira
- Departamento de Biotecnologia, Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC), programa de pós-graduação em biotecnologia (PPGB), Sobral, CE, .,Núcleo de Biotecnologia de Sobral (NUBIS), Universidade Estadual Vale do Acaraú (UVA), Sobral, Ceará,
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- Departamento de Biotecnologia, Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC), programa de pós-graduação em biotecnologia (PPGB), Sobral, CE, .,Núcleo de Biotecnologia de Sobral (NUBIS), Universidade Estadual Vale do Acaraú (UVA), Sobral, Ceará,
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- Núcleo de Biotecnologia de Sobral (NUBIS), Universidade Estadual Vale do Acaraú (UVA), Sobral, Ceará,
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- Departamento de Zootecnia, Universidade Estadual Vale do Acaraú (UVA), Programa de Pós-Graduação em Zootecnia (PPGZ), Sobral, CE
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- Departamento de Zootecnia, Universidade Estadual Vale do Acaraú (UVA), Programa de Pós-Graduação em Zootecnia (PPGZ), Sobral, CE.,Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (EMBRAPA Caprinos e Ovinos), Sobral, CE,
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- Departamento de Zootecnia, Universidade Estadual Vale do Acaraú (UVA), Programa de Pós-Graduação em Zootecnia (PPGZ), Sobral, CE.,Núcleo de Biotecnologia de Sobral (NUBIS), Universidade Estadual Vale do Acaraú (UVA), Sobral, Ceará,
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- Laboratório de imunopatologia keizo Asami (LIKA), Departamento de Bioquímica, , ,
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brasil. Endereço: Campus Universitário Lagoa Nova, ,
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- Departamento de Biotecnologia, Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC), programa de pós-graduação em biotecnologia (PPGB), Sobral, CE, .,Núcleo de Biotecnologia de Sobral (NUBIS), Universidade Estadual Vale do Acaraú (UVA), Sobral, Ceará,
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Velho ALC, Menezes E, Dinh T, Kaya A, Topper E, Moura AA, Memili E. Metabolomic markers of fertility in bull seminal plasma. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0195279. [PMID: 29634739 PMCID: PMC5892889 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0195279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2017] [Accepted: 03/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Metabolites play essential roles in biological systems, but detailed identities and significance of the seminal plasma metabolome related to bull fertility are still unknown. The objectives of this study were to determine the comprehensive metabolome of seminal plasma from Holstein bulls and to ascertain the potential of metabolites as biomarkers of bull fertility. The seminal plasma metabolome from 16 Holstein bulls with two fertility rates were determined by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Multivariate and univariate analyses of the data were performed, and the pathways associated with the seminal plasma metabolome were identified using bioinformatics approaches. Sixty-three metabolites were identified in the seminal plasma of all bulls. Fructose was the most abundant metabolite in the seminal fluid, followed for citric acid, lactic acid, urea and phosphoric acid. Androstenedione, 4-ketoglucose, D-xylofuranose, 2-oxoglutaric acid and erythronic acid represented the least predominant metabolites. Partial-Least Squares Discriminant Analysis (PLSDA) revealed a distinct separation between high and low fertility bulls. The metabolites with the greatest Variable Importance in Projection score (VIP > 2) were 2-oxoglutaric acid and fructose. Heat-map analysis, based on VIP score, and univariate analysis indicated that 2-oxoglutaric acid was less (P = 0.02); whereas fructose was greater (P = 0.02) in high fertility than in low fertility bulls. The current study is the first to describe the metabolome of bull seminal plasma using GC-MS and presented metabolites such as 2-oxoglutaric acid and fructose as potential biomarkers of bull fertility.
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- Ana Luiza Cazaux Velho
- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, United States of America
- Department of Animal Sciences, Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, United States of America
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, United States of America
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- Alta Genetic Inc., Watertown, WI, United States of America
- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Alta Genetic Inc., Watertown, WI, United States of America
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, United States of America
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Selvaraju S, Parthipan S, Somashekar L, Binsila BK, Kolte AP, Arangasamy A, Ravindra JP, Krawetz SA. Current status of sperm functional genomics and its diagnostic potential of fertility in bovine (Bos taurus). Syst Biol Reprod Med 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/19396368.2018.1444816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Sellappan Selvaraju
- Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, Animal Physiology Division, ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bengaluru, India
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- Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, Animal Physiology Division, ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bengaluru, India
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- Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, Animal Physiology Division, ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bengaluru, India
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- Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, Animal Physiology Division, ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bengaluru, India
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- Omics Laboratory, Animal Nutrition Division, ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bengaluru, India
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- Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, Animal Physiology Division, ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bengaluru, India
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- Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, Animal Physiology Division, ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
- Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
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Feugang JM, Liao SF, Willard ST, Ryan PL. In-depth proteomic analysis of boar spermatozoa through shotgun and gel-based methods. BMC Genomics 2018; 19:62. [PMID: 29347914 PMCID: PMC5774113 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-018-4442-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2017] [Accepted: 01/10/2018] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Background Mature spermatozoa contain numerous epididymal and seminal plasma proteins, which full identification through high-throughput technologies may allow for a better understanding of the sperm biology. Therefore, we conducted a global proteomic analysis of boar spermatozoa through shotgun and gel-based methodologies. Results The total proteins were extracted from mature spermatozoa and subjecsted to proteome analyses. Functional analyses of gene ontology representations and pathway enrichments were conducted on the shotgun dataset, followed by immunology and gene expression validations. Shotgun and gel-based approaches allowed the detection of 2728 proteins and 2123 spots, respectively. Approximately 38% and 59% of total proteins were respectively fully and partially annotated, and 3% were unknown. Gene ontology analysis indicated high proportions of proteins associated with intracellular and cytoplasm localizations, protein and nucleic acid binding, hydrolase and transferase activities, and cellular, metabolic, and regulation of biological processes. Proteins associated with phosphorylation processes and mitochondrial membranes, nucleic acid binding, and phosphate and phosphorous metabolics represented 77% of the dataset. Pathways associated with oxidative phosphorylation, citrate cycle, and extra-cellular matrix-receptor interaction were significantly enriched. Protein complex, intracellular organelle, cytoskeletal parts, fertilization and reproduction, and gap junction pathway were significantly enriched within the top 116 highly abundant proteins. Nine randomly selected protein candidates were confirmed with gel-based identification, immunofluorescence detection, and mRNA expression. Conclusions This study offers an in-depth proteomic mapping of mature boar spermatozoa that will enable comparative and discovery research for the improvement of male fertility. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12864-018-4442-2) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Jean M Feugang
- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, 39762, USA.
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, 39762, USA
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, 39762, USA.,Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology and Plant Pathology, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, 39762, USA
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, 39762, USA.,Department of Pathobiology and Population Medicine, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, 39762, USA
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Somashekar L, Selvaraju S, Parthipan S, Patil SK, Binsila BK, Venkataswamy MM, Karthik Bhat S, Ravindra JP. Comparative sperm protein profiling in bulls differing in fertility and identification of phosphatidylethanolamine-binding protein 4, a potential fertility marker. Andrology 2017; 5:1032-1051. [DOI: 10.1111/andr.12404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2017] [Revised: 05/27/2017] [Accepted: 06/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- L. Somashekar
- Reproductive Physiology Laboratory; Animal Physiology Division; ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology; Bengaluru India
- Department of Biochemistry; Jain University; Bengaluru India
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- Reproductive Physiology Laboratory; Animal Physiology Division; ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology; Bengaluru India
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- Reproductive Physiology Laboratory; Animal Physiology Division; ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology; Bengaluru India
- Department of Biochemistry; Jain University; Bengaluru India
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology; Veterinary College; Bengaluru India
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- Reproductive Physiology Laboratory; Animal Physiology Division; ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology; Bengaluru India
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- Neurobiology Research Centre; Department of Neurovirology; National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences; Bengaluru India
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- Reproductive Physiology Laboratory; Animal Physiology Division; ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology; Bengaluru India
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- Reproductive Physiology Laboratory; Animal Physiology Division; ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology; Bengaluru India
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Westfalewicz B, Dietrich M, Mostek A, Partyka A, Bielas W, Niżański W, Ciereszko A. Identification and functional analysis of bull (Bos taurus) cauda epididymal fluid proteome. J Dairy Sci 2017; 100:6707-6719. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2016-12526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2016] [Accepted: 03/30/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Spermatozoal transcripts expression levels are predictive of semen quality and conception rate in bulls ( Bos taurus ). Theriogenology 2017; 98:41-49. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2017.04.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2016] [Revised: 04/27/2017] [Accepted: 04/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Piras C, Guo Y, Soggiu A, Chanrot M, Greco V, Urbani A, Charpigny G, Bonizzi L, Roncada P, Humblot P. Changes in protein expression profiles in bovine endometrial epithelial cells exposed to E. coli LPS challenge. MOLECULAR BIOSYSTEMS 2017; 13:392-405. [PMID: 28070584 DOI: 10.1039/c6mb00723f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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E. coli is one of the most frequently involved bacteria in uterine diseases. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is a component of the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria involved in pathogenic processes leading to post-partum metritis and endometritis in cattle. It also causes inflammation of the endometrium. The increase of cell proliferation by LPS is part of the inflammatory process. The aim of this study was to investigate possible changes in protein expression in relation to the proliferative response of bEECs after challenge with E. coli-LPS. In vitro culture of bEECs was performed from cow genital tracts collected at a slaughterhouse. In passage 5, bEECs from each of 9 cows (3 series of 3 cows) were exposed to 0, 8, and 16 μg ml-1 LPS for 72 h. At time 0 and 72 h later, attached cells/living cells were counted and for each time and LPS dosage, cells were frozen for proteomic analyses. All samples from the 3 series were analyzed by 2-D gel electrophoresis coupled to MALDI-TOF/TOF mass spectrometry. The samples from the first series were subjected to shotgun nLC-MS/MS analysis. From the whole differential proteomics analysis, 38 proteins were differentially expressed (p < 0.05 to p < 0.001) following exposure to LPS. Among them, twenty-eight were found to be up-regulated in the LPS groups in comparison to control groups and ten were down-regulated. Differentially expressed proteins were associated with cell proliferation and apoptosis, transcription, destabilization of cell structure, oxidative stress, regulation of histones, allergy and general cell metabolism pathways. The de-regulations induced by LPS were consistent with the proliferative phenotype and indicated strong alterations of several cell functions. In addition, some of the differentially expressed proteins relates to pathways activated at the time of implantation. The specific changes induced through those signals may have negative consequences for the establishment of pregnancy.
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- Cristian Piras
- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università degli studi di Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Division of Reproduction, Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SLU, Sweden
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università degli studi di Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Division of Reproduction, Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SLU, Sweden and Rajamangala University of Srivijaya (RMUTSV), Thungyai, Thailand
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- Proteomics and Metabonomics Unit Fondazione Santa Lucia - IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Istituto di Biochimica e Biochimica Clinica, Università Cattolica, Roma, Italy
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- INRA, Biologie du Développement et Reproduction, 78350, Jouy en Josas, France
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università degli studi di Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, Università degli studi di Milano, Milano, Italy and Istituto Sperimentale Italiano L. Spallanzani, Milano and TechnologieS srl, via Celoria 10, 20133 Milano, Italy.
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- Division of Reproduction, Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SLU, Sweden
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Menezes EB, de Oliveira RV, van Tilburg MF, Barbosa EA, Nascimento NV, Velho ALMCS, Moreno FB, Moreira RA, Monteiro-Moreira ACO, Carvalho GMC, Ramos AF, Memili E, Moura AA. Proteomic analysis of seminal plasma from locally-adapted "Curraleiro Pé-Duro bulls" (Bos taurus): identifying biomarkers involved in sperm physiology in endangered animals for conservation of biodiversity. Anim Reprod Sci 2017. [PMID: 28625714 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2017.05.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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The present study was aimed at evaluating the seminal plasma proteins and sperm parameters of Curraleiro Pé-Duro bulls. Semen was collected from 10 bulls by electroejaculation, and sperm parameters were evaluated in fresh and frozen-thawed semen. Seminal plasma proteins were analyzed by 2-D SDS-PAGE and mass spectrophotometry. Tools in computational biology were used to generate bioinformatic knowledge and evaluate gene ontology, protein-protein interactions, phylogenetic trees and multiple sequence alignments. Sperm motility in fresh and frozen-thawed semen was 78.8±1.8% and 21.2±1.6%, respectively. Pearson's correlations were evaluated (p<0.05). Sperm motility and vigor in fresh semen were correlated with clusterin, TIMP2 and cathepsin S (r=0.64-0.71) and sperm defects were related to inhibitor of carbonic anhydrase and BSP 5 (r=0.78-0.80). Clusterin, BSP 5, alpha-enolase, creatine kinase M-type, glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, BSP 3, albumin, and 5'-nucleotidase and legumain were correlated with acrosome intact live sperm (r=0.80-0.64). Associations were detected between sperm vigor and spermadhesin 1 (r=-0.89), and between sperm defects in fresh semen and spermadhesin 1 and clusterin (r=-0.81). Sperm motility in frozen-thawed semen was associated with BSP 1, spermadhesin 1, clusterin and spermadhesin Z13 (r=0.64-0.85). The percent of motile sperm after freeze-thawing was negatively correlated (r=-0.64) with the amount of spermadhesin 1 in the seminal plasma. Based on in silico analysis, TIMP2 interacted with BSP1, BSP3, BSP5 and metalloproteinases. Molecular functions of proteins associated with sperm parameters were binding, catalytic activity and enzymatic regulation. Amino acid sequences of spermadhesin 1 and BSP 1 from Bos taurus, and other domestic species were similar. Phylogenetic tree analysis demonstrated that clusterin from Bos taurus was related to Ovis aries and domains of clusterin, spermadhesin 1, BSP 1 and inhibitor of carbonic anhydrase were conserved as well. In summary, specific seminal proteins are associated with sperm parameters of locally-adapted bulls. Use of the endangered mammalian as a model may assist in understanding aspects of evolutionary adaptations and could improve assisted reproductive biotechnologies.
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- E B Menezes
- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, 39762, USA; Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Ceara, 60455760, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Production - Animal Science Institute, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Seropedica, Rio de Janeiro, 23890000, Brazil
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- Department of Biology, State University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Ceara, 60714-903, Brazil
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, Brasilia, Brazilian Federal District, 70770901, Brazil
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, Brasilia, Brazilian Federal District, 70770901, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Ceara, 60455760, Brazil
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Fortaleza, Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil, 60811905
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Fortaleza, Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil, 60811905
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- Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, Brasilia, Brazilian Federal District, 70770901, Brazil
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, 39762, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Ceara, 60455760, Brazil.
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Ferenčaković M, Sölkner J, Kapš M, Curik I. Genome-wide mapping and estimation of inbreeding depression of semen quality traits in a cattle population. J Dairy Sci 2017; 100:4721-4730. [PMID: 28434751 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2016-12164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2016] [Accepted: 02/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Inbreeding depression is known to affect quantitative traits such as male fertility and sperm quality, but the genetic basis for these associations is poorly understood. Most studies have been limited to examining how pedigree- or marker-derived genome-wide autozygosity is associated with quantitative phenotypes. In this study, we analyzed possible associations of genetic features of inbreeding depression with percentage of live spermatozoa and total number of spermatozoa in 19,720 ejaculates obtained from 554 Austrian Fleckvieh bulls during routine artificial insemination programs. Genome-wide inbreeding depression was estimated and genomic regions contributing to inbreeding depression were mapped. Inbreeding depression did affect total number of spermatozoa, and such depression was predicted by pedigree-based inbreeding levels and genome-wide inbreeding levels based on runs of homozygosity (ROH). Genome-wide inbreeding depression did not seem to affect percentage of live spermatozoa. A model incorporating genetic effects of the bull, environmental factors, and additive genetic and ROH status effects of individual single-nucleotide polymorphisms revealed genomic regions significantly associated with ROH status for total number of spermatozoa (4 regions) or percentage of live spermatozoa (5 regions). All but one region contains genes related to spermatogenesis and sperm morphology. These genomic regions contain genes affecting sperm morphogenesis and efficacy. The results highlight that next-generation sequencing may help explain some of the genetic factors contributing to inbreeding depression of sperm quality traits in Fleckvieh bulls.
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- Maja Ferenčaković
- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb, Svetosimunska 25, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna, Department of Sustainable Agricultural Systems, Division of Livestock Sciences, Gregor Mendel Str. 33, A-1180 Vienna, Austria.
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb, Svetosimunska 25, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb, Svetosimunska 25, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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Harayama H, Minami K, Kishida K, Noda T. Protein biomarkers for male artificial insemination subfertility in bovine spermatozoa. Reprod Med Biol 2017; 16:89-98. [PMID: 29259456 PMCID: PMC5661804 DOI: 10.1002/rmb2.12021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2016] [Accepted: 01/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Background Although artificial insemination (AI) technique is an established biotechnology for bovine reproduction, the results of AI (conception rates) have a tendency to decline gradually. To our annoyance, moreover, AI‐subfertile bulls have been occasionally found in the AI centers. To resolve these serious problems, it is necessary to control the sperm quality more strictly by the examinations of sperm molecules. Methods We reviewed a number of recent articles regarding potentials of bovine sperm proteins as the biomarkers for bull AI‐subfertility and also showed our unpublished supplemental data on the bull AI‐subfertility associated proteins. Main findings Bull AI‐subfertility is caused by the deficiency or dysfunctions of various molecules including regulatory proteins of ATP synthesis, acrosomal proteins, nuclear proteins, capacitation‐related proteins and seminal plasma proteins. Conclusion In order to control the bovine sperm quality more strictly by the molecular examinations, it is necessary to select suitable sperm protein biomarkers for the male reproductive problems which happen in the AI centers.
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- Hiroshi Harayama
- Division of Animal Science Department of Bioresource Science Graduate School of Agricultural Science Kobe University Kobe Japan
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- Division of Animal Science Department of Bioresource Science Graduate School of Agricultural Science Kobe University Kobe Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Shiga University of Medical Science Otsu Japan
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- Research Institute for Microbial Diseases Osaka University Suita Osaka Japan
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Exploring the neural mechanisms of finasteride: a proteomic analysis in the nucleus accumbens. Psychoneuroendocrinology 2016; 74:387-396. [PMID: 27750143 DOI: 10.1016/j.psyneuen.2016.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2016] [Revised: 09/07/2016] [Accepted: 10/05/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The enzyme 5α-reductase (5αR) catalyzes the conversion of progesterone and testosterone into neuroactive steroids implicated in a wide array of behavioral functions. The prototypical 5αR inhibitor, finasteride (FIN), is clinically approved for the treatment of androgenic alopecia and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Recent evidence has shown that FIN, albeit generally well tolerated, can induce untoward psychological effects in a subset of patients; furthermore, this drug may have therapeutic efficacy for a number of different neuropsychiatric conditions, ranging from Tourette syndrome to schizophrenia. In rat models of these conditions, FIN has been shown to block the effects of dopamine receptors in the nucleus accumbens (NAcc), a key terminal of the dopamine mesolimbic system. The biological underpinnings of these effects, however, remain mostly elusive. To elucidate the neurochemical networks that may be responsible for the behavioral effects of FIN, we evaluated the proteomic profile of the NAcc following acute (100mg/kg, IP) and subchronic (7 days; 100mg/kg/day, IP) treatment with this drug, in comparison with vehicle treatment (n=5/group). Two-dimensional electrophoresis (2-DE) analysis coupled to mass spectrometry revealed significant changes in the expression of nine proteins (CRMP2, PSMD1, STX18, KCNC3, CYP255, GABRP, GABT, PRPS1, CYP2B3), which were further analyzed by ontological classification (PANTHER). These results point to a number of novel potential chemical targets of FIN, and may help elucidate the underpinnings of FIN's behavioral effects and therapeutic potential for neuropsychiatric disorders.
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Atikuzzaman M, Sanz L, Pla D, Alvarez-Rodriguez M, Rubér M, Wright D, Calvete JJ, Rodriguez-Martinez H. Selection for higher fertility reflects in the seminal fluid proteome of modern domestic chicken. COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY D-GENOMICS & PROTEOMICS 2016; 21:27-40. [PMID: 27852008 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbd.2016.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2016] [Revised: 10/26/2016] [Accepted: 10/26/2016] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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The high egg-laying capacity of the modern domestic chicken (i.e. White Leghorn, WL) has arisen from the low egg-laying ancestor Red Junglefowl (RJF) via continuous trait selection and breeding. To investigate whether this long-term selection impacted the seminal fluid (SF)-proteome, 2DE electrophoresis-based proteomic analyses and immunoassays were conducted to map SF-proteins/cytokines in RJF, WL and a 9th generation Advanced Intercross Line (AIL) of RJF/WL-L13, including individual SF (n=4, from each RJF, WL and AIL groups) and pools of the SF from 15 males of each group, analyzed by 2DE to determine their degree of intra-group (AIL, WL, and RJF) variability using Principal Component Analysis (PCA); respectively an inter-breed comparative analysis of intergroup fold change of specific SF protein spots intensity between breeds. The PCA clearly highlighted a clear intra-group similarity among individual roosters as well as a clear inter-group variability (e.g. between RJF, WL and AIL) validating the use of pools to minimize confounding individual variation. Protein expression varied considerably for processes related to sperm motility, nutrition, transport and survival in the female, including signaling towards immunomodulation. The major conserved SF-proteins were serum albumin and ovotransferrin. Aspartate aminotransferase, annexin A5, arginosuccinate synthase, glutathione S-transferase 2 and l-lactate dehydrogenase-A were RJF-specific. Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase appeared specific to the WL-SF while angiotensin-converting enzyme, γ-enolase, coagulation factor IX, fibrinogen α-chain, hemoglobin subunit α-D, lysozyme C, phosphoglycerate kinase, Src-substrate protein p85, tubulins and thioredoxin were AIL-specific. The RJF-SF contained fewer immune system process proteins and lower amounts of the anti-inflammatory/immunomodulatory TGF-β2 compared to WL and AIL, which had low levels- or lacked pro-inflammatory CXCL10 compared to RJF. The seminal fluid proteome differs between ancestor and modern chicken, with a clear enrichment of proteins and peptides related to immune-modulation for sperm survival in the female and fertility.
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- Mohammad Atikuzzaman
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Linköping, Linköping, Sweden
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- Instituto de Biomedicina de Valencia, CSIC, Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto de Biomedicina de Valencia, CSIC, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Linköping, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology, University of Linköping, Linköping, Sweden
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- Instituto de Biomedicina de Valencia, CSIC, Valencia, Spain.
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Utt MD. Prediction of bull fertility. Anim Reprod Sci 2016; 169:37-44. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2015.12.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2015] [Revised: 12/19/2015] [Accepted: 12/24/2015] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Dacheux JL, Dacheux F, Druart X. Epididymal protein markers and fertility. Anim Reprod Sci 2016; 169:76-87. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2016.02.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2016] [Revised: 02/29/2016] [Accepted: 02/29/2016] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Defaus S, Avilés M, Andreu D, Gutiérrez-Gallego R. Identification of Bovine Sperm Surface Proteins Involved in Carbohydrate-mediated Fertilization Interactions. Mol Cell Proteomics 2016; 15:2236-51. [PMID: 27094474 DOI: 10.1074/mcp.m115.057703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2015] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Glycan-protein interactions play a key role in mammalian fertilization, but data on the composition and identities of protein complexes involved in fertilization events are scarce, with the added complication that the glycans in such interactions tend to differ among species. In this study we have used a bovine model to detect, characterize and identify sperm lectins relevant in fertilization. Given the complexity of the sperm-toward-egg journey, two important aspects of the process, both primarily mediated by protein-sugar interactions, have been addressed: (1) formation of the sperm reservoir in the oviductal epithelium, and (2) gamete recognition (oocyte-sperm interaction). Using whole sperm cells and a novel affinity capture method, several groups of proteins with different glycan specificities, including 58 hitherto unreported as lectins, have been identified in sperm surface, underscoring both the efficacy of our selective approach and the complex composition and function of sperm. Based on these results and previous data, we suggest that sperm surface proteins play significant roles in fertilization events such as membrane remodeling, transport, protection and function, thus supporting the hypothesis that rather than a simple lock-and-key model, mammalian fertilization relies on a complex interactome involving multiple ligands/receptors and recognition/binding events.
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- Sira Defaus
- From the ‡Department of Experimental and Health Sciences, Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona Biomedical Research Park, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
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- §Department of Cell Biology and Histology, School of Medicine, University of Murcia and IMIB, Campus Mare Nostrum, 30071 Murcia, Spain
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- From the ‡Department of Experimental and Health Sciences, Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona Biomedical Research Park, 08003 Barcelona, Spain;
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- From the ‡Department of Experimental and Health Sciences, Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona Biomedical Research Park, 08003 Barcelona, Spain;
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Kaya A, Memili E. Sperm macromolecules associated with bull fertility. Anim Reprod Sci 2016; 169:88-94. [PMID: 26925808 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2016.02.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2015] [Revised: 02/13/2016] [Accepted: 02/15/2016] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Bull fertility, ability of the sperm to fertilize and activate the egg that sustain embryo development, is vitally important for effective and efficient production of cattle. Fertility is a complex trait with low heritability. Despite recent advances in genomic selection and possibility of enormous paternal benefits to profitable cattle production, there exist no reliable tests for evaluating semen quality and predicting bull fertility. This review focuses on sperm macromolecules such as transcripts, proteins and the epigenome, i.e., the functional genome that are associated with bull fertility. Generating new information in these systems is important beyond agriculture because such progress advances the fundamental science of the mammalian male gamete while at the same time introduces biotechnology into livestock production. Sperm macromolecules and epigenome markers associated with bull fertility can be used alone or in combination with the current SNP microarrays to determine sperm quality and to indicate bull fertility.
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- Abdullah Kaya
- Department of Artificial Insemination and Reproduction, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, USA.
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Triosephosphate isomerase (TPI) and epididymal secretory glutathione peroxidase (GPX5) are markers for boar sperm quality. Anim Reprod Sci 2016; 165:22-30. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2015.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2015] [Revised: 11/26/2015] [Accepted: 12/09/2015] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Somashekar L, Selvaraju S, Parthipan S, Ravindra JP. Profiling of sperm proteins and association of sperm PDC-109 with bull fertility. Syst Biol Reprod Med 2015; 61:376-87. [DOI: 10.3109/19396368.2015.1094837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Comparative proteomic analysis of Taurine, Indicine, and crossbred (Bos taurus × Bos indicus) bull spermatozoa for identification of proteins related to sperm malfunctions and subfertility in crossbred bulls. Theriogenology 2015; 84:624-33. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2015.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2014] [Revised: 03/16/2015] [Accepted: 04/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Piras C, Soggiu A, Greco V, Martino PA, Del Chierico F, Putignani L, Urbani A, Nally JE, Bonizzi L, Roncada P. Mechanisms of antibiotic resistance to enrofloxacin in uropathogenic Escherichia coli in dog. J Proteomics 2015; 127:365-76. [PMID: 26066767 DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2015.05.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2015] [Revised: 05/12/2015] [Accepted: 05/29/2015] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Escherichia coli (E. coli) urinary tract infections (UTIs) are becoming a serious problem both for pets and humans (zoonosis) due to the close contact and to the increasing resistance to antibiotics. This study has been performed in order to unravel the mechanism of induced enrofloxacin resistance in canine E. coli isolates that represent a good tool to study this pathology. The isolated E. coli has been induced with enrofloxacin and studied through 2D DIGE and shotgun MS. Discovered differentially expressed proteins are principally involved in antibiotic resistance and linked to oxidative stress response, to DNA protection and to membrane permeability. Moreover, since enrofloxacin is an inhibitor of DNA gyrase, the overexpression of DNA starvation/stationary phase protection protein (Dsp) could be a central point to discover the mechanism of this clone to counteract the effects of enrofloxacin. In parallel, the dramatic decrease of the synthesis of the outer membrane protein W, which represents one of the main gates for enrofloxacin entrance, could explain additional mechanism of E. coli defense against this antibiotic. All 2D DIGE and MS data have been deposited into the ProteomeXchange Consortium with identifier PXD002000 and DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.6019/PXD002000. This article is part of a Special Issue entitled: HUPO 2014.
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- Cristian Piras
- Dipartimento di Scienze Veterinarie e Sanità Pubblica, Università degli studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Veterinarie e Sanità Pubblica, Università degli studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Fondazione Santa Lucia - IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale e Chirurgia, Università degli Studi di Roma "Tor Vergata", Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Veterinarie e Sanità Pubblica, Università degli studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Parasitology and Metagenomics Units, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Fondazione Santa Lucia - IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale e Chirurgia, Università degli Studi di Roma "Tor Vergata", Italy
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- Bacterial Diseases of Livestock Research Unit, National Animal Disease Center, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Ames, IA 50010, United States
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Veterinarie e Sanità Pubblica, Università degli studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Veterinarie e Sanità Pubblica, Università degli studi di Milano, Milan, Italy; Istituto Sperimentale Italiano L. Spallanzani, Milano, Italy.
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Codina M, Estanyol JM, Fidalgo MJ, Ballescà JL, Oliva R. Advances in sperm proteomics: best-practise methodology and clinical potential. Expert Rev Proteomics 2015; 12:255-77. [PMID: 25921224 DOI: 10.1586/14789450.2015.1040769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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The recent application of mass spectrometry to the study of the sperm cell has led to an unprecedented capacity for identification of sperm proteins in a variety of species. Knowledge of the proteins that make up the sperm cell represents the first step towards understanding its normal function and the molecular anomalies associated with male infertility. The present review starts with an introduction of the sperm cell biology and is followed by the consideration of the methodological key aspects to be aware of during sample sourcing and preparation, including data interpretation. It then overviews the initiatives developed so far towards the completion of the sperm proteome, with a particular focus in human but with the inclusion of some comments on different model species. Finally, all studies performing differential proteomics in infertile patients are reviewed, pointing to future potential applications.
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- Montserrat Codina
- Human Genetics Research Group, IDIBAPS, Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Casanova 143, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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Ferrara MA, Di Caprio G, Managò S, De Angelis A, Sirleto L, Coppola G, De Luca AC. Label-free imaging and biochemical characterization of bovine sperm cells. BIOSENSORS-BASEL 2015; 5:141-57. [PMID: 25836358 PMCID: PMC4493542 DOI: 10.3390/bios5020141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2015] [Revised: 02/18/2015] [Accepted: 03/24/2015] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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A full label-free morphological and biochemical characterization is desirable to select spermatozoa during preparation for artificial insemination. In order to study these fundamental parameters, we take advantage of two attractive techniques: digital holography (DH) and Raman spectroscopy (RS). DH presents new opportunities for studying morphological aspect of cells and tissues non-invasively, quantitatively and without the need for staining or tagging, while RS is a very specific technique allowing the biochemical analysis of cellular components with a spatial resolution in the sub-micrometer range. In this paper, morphological and biochemical bovine sperm cell alterations were studied using these techniques. In addition, a complementary DH and RS study was performed to identify X- and Y-chromosome-bearing sperm cells. We demonstrate that the two techniques together are a powerful and highly efficient tool elucidating some important criterions for sperm morphological selection and sex-identification, overcoming many of the limitations associated with existing protocols.
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- Maria Antonietta Ferrara
- Institute for Microelectronics and Microsystems, National Research Council, Via P. Castellino, 111, 80131 Naples, Italy.
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- Institute for Microelectronics and Microsystems, National Research Council, Via P. Castellino, 111, 80131 Naples, Italy.
- Rowland Institute, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA.
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- Institute of Protein Biochemistry, National Research Council, Via P. Castellino, 111, 80131 Naples, Italy.
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- Institute of Protein Biochemistry, National Research Council, Via P. Castellino, 111, 80131 Naples, Italy.
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- Institute for Microelectronics and Microsystems, National Research Council, Via P. Castellino, 111, 80131 Naples, Italy.
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- Institute for Microelectronics and Microsystems, National Research Council, Via P. Castellino, 111, 80131 Naples, Italy.
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- Institute of Protein Biochemistry, National Research Council, Via P. Castellino, 111, 80131 Naples, Italy.
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Huang YL, Fu Q, Yang L, Guan JL, Pan H, Chen FM, Lu KL, Zhang M. Differences between high- and low-motility buffalo sperm identified by comparative proteomics. Reprod Domest Anim 2015; 50:443-51. [PMID: 25809445 DOI: 10.1111/rda.12511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2014] [Accepted: 02/17/2015] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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This study was undertaken to investigate differences in protein expression between high- and low-motility sperm of swamp buffalo. The research used two-dimensional gel electrophoresis (2DE) coupled to matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF/TOF-MS) to analyse the different proteins. The results showed 18 different expression protein spots between high- and low-motility buffalo sperm; eight of these proteins were up-regulated in low-motility sperm, five were down-regulated, one deleted and four proteins specifically expressed. Finally, four proteins were successfully identified by MS as belonging to three unique proteins; they are outer dense fibre of sperm tails protein 2 (ODF2), ATP synthase subunit alpha (ATP5A1) and succinyl-CoA synthetase subunit beta (SUCLG2). In summary, these results help to develop an understanding of the molecular mechanisms associated with low-motility sperm and provide clues for finding molecular markers associated with sperm motility.
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- Y-L Huang
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, Animal Reproduction Institute, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi, China; Guangxi High Education Laboratory for Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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Piras C, Soggiu A, Bonizzi L, Greco V, Ricchi M, Arrigoni N, Bassols A, Urbani A, Roncada P. Identification of immunoreactive proteins of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis. Proteomics 2015; 15:813-23. [PMID: 25404104 DOI: 10.1002/pmic.201400276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2014] [Revised: 10/23/2014] [Accepted: 11/13/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) is the cause of a chronic enteritis of ruminants (bovine paratuberculosis (PTB)--Johne's disease) that is associated with enormous worldwide economic losses for the animal production. Diagnosis is based on observation of clinical signs, the detection of antibodies in milk or serum, or evaluation of bacterial culture from feces. The limit of these methods is that they are not able to detect the disease in the subclinical stage and are applicable only when the disease is already advanced. For this reason, the main purpose of this study is to use the MAP proteome to detect novel immunoreactive proteins that may be helpful for PTB diagnoses. 2DE and 2D immunoblotting of MAP proteins were performed using sera of control cattle and PTB-infected cattle in order to highlight the specific immunoreactive proteins. Among the assigned identifiers to immunoreactive spots it was found that most of them correspond to surface-located proteins while three of them have never been described before as antigens. The identification of these proteins improves scientific knowledge that could be useful for PTB diagnoses. The sequence of the identified protein can be used for the synthesis of immunoreactive peptides that could be screened for their immunoreaction against bovine sera infected with MAP. All MS data have been deposited in the ProteomeXchange consortium with identifier PXD001159 and DOI 10.6019/PXD001159.
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Valour D, Michot P, Eozenou C, Lefebvre R, Bonnet A, Capitan A, Uzbekova S, Sellem E, Ponsart C, Schibler L. Dairy cattle reproduction is a tightly regulated genetic process: Highlights on genes, pathways, and biological processes. Anim Front 2015. [DOI: 10.2527/af.2015-0006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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- D. Valour
- UNCEIA, 149 rue de Bercy, 75012 Paris, France
- INRA, UMR1198 Biologie du Développement et de la Reproduction, F-78350 Jouy en Josas, France
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- UNCEIA, 149 rue de Bercy, 75012 Paris, France
- UMR INRA 85-CNRS 7247-Université de Tours, Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
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- UNCEIA, 149 rue de Bercy, 75012 Paris, France
- INRA, UMR1198 Biologie du Développement et de la Reproduction, F-78350 Jouy en Josas, France
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- UMR INRA 85-CNRS 7247-Université de Tours, Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
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- UNCEIA, 149 rue de Bercy, 75012 Paris, France
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- UNCEIA, 149 rue de Bercy, 75012 Paris, France
- UMR INRA 85-CNRS 7247-Université de Tours, Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
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- INRA, UMR1313 Génétique Animale et Biologie Intégrative, F-78352 Jouy en Josas, France
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- UNCEIA, 149 rue de Bercy, 75012 Paris, France
- INRA, UMR1198 Biologie du Développement et de la Reproduction, F-78350 Jouy en Josas, France
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- UNCEIA, 149 rue de Bercy, 75012 Paris, France
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- UNCEIA, 149 rue de Bercy, 75012 Paris, France
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Tripathi UK, Aslam MKM, Pandey S, Nayak S, Chhillar S, Srinivasan A, Mohanty TK, Kadam PH, Chauhan MS, Yadav S, Kumaresan A. Differential proteomic profile of spermatogenic and Sertoli cells from peri-pubertal testes of three different bovine breeds. Front Cell Dev Biol 2014; 2:24. [PMID: 25364731 PMCID: PMC4206989 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2014.00024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2014] [Accepted: 05/14/2014] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Sub-fertility is one of the most common problems observed in crossbred males, but the etiology remains unknown in most of the cases. Although proteomic differences in the spermatozoa and seminal plasma between breeds have been investigated, the possible differences at the sperm precursor cells and supporting/nourishing cells have not been studied. The present study reports the differential proteomic profile of spermatogenic and Sertoli cells in crossbred and purebred bulls. Testis was removed by unilateral castration of 12 peri-pubertal bulls (10 months age), four each from crossbred (Holstein Friesian × Tharparkar), exotic purebred [Holstein Friesian (HF)] and indigenous purebred [Tharparkar (TP)] bulls. Spermatogenic and Sertoli cells were isolated and subjected to proteomic analysis. Protein extracts from the Sertoli and spermatogenic cells of each breed were analyzed with 2-dimensional difference gel electrophoresis (2D-DIGE) and analyzed with Decyder™ software. Compared to HF, 26 protein spots were over expressed and 14 protein spots were under expressed in spermatogenic cells of crossbred bulls. Similarly, 7 protein spots were over expressed and 15 protein spots were under expressed in the spermatogenic cells of TP bulls compared to that of crossbred bulls. Out of 12 selected protein spots identified through mass spectrometry, Phosphatidyl ethanolamine binding protein was found to be over expressed in the spermatogenic cells of crossbred bulls compared to TP bulls. The protein, gamma actin was found to be over expressed in the Sertoli cells of HF bulls, whereas Speedy Protein-A was found to be over expressed in Sertoli cells of crossbred bulls. It may be concluded that certain proteomic level differences exist in sperm precursor cells and nourishing cells between breeds, which might be associated with differences in the fertility among these breeds.
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- Utkarsh K Tripathi
- Theriogenology Lab, Livestock Production Management, National Dairy Research Institute Karnal, India
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- Theriogenology Lab, Livestock Production Management, National Dairy Research Institute Karnal, India
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- Department of Biophysics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi, India
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- Theriogenology Lab, Livestock Production Management, National Dairy Research Institute Karnal, India
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- Theriogenology Lab, Livestock Production Management, National Dairy Research Institute Karnal, India
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- Department of Biophysics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi, India
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- Theriogenology Lab, Livestock Production Management, National Dairy Research Institute Karnal, India
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- Embryo Biotechnology Lab, Animal Biotechnology Centre, National Dairy Research Institute Karnal, India
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- Embryo Biotechnology Lab, Animal Biotechnology Centre, National Dairy Research Institute Karnal, India
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- Department of Biophysics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi, India
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- Theriogenology Lab, Livestock Production Management, National Dairy Research Institute Karnal, India
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He H, Teng H, Zhou T, Guo Y, Wang G, Lin M, Sun Y, Si W, Zhou Z, Guo X, Huo R. Unravelling the proteome of adult rhesus monkey ovaries. MOLECULAR BIOSYSTEMS 2014; 10:653-62. [DOI: 10.1039/c3mb70312f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Castillo J, Amaral A, Oliva R. Sperm nuclear proteome and its epigenetic potential. Andrology 2013; 2:326-38. [PMID: 24327354 DOI: 10.1111/j.2047-2927.2013.00170.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2013] [Revised: 11/08/2013] [Accepted: 11/11/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The main function of the sperm cell is to transmit the paternal genetic message and epigenetic information to the embryo. Importantly, the majority of the genes in the sperm chromatin are highly condensed by protamines, whereas genes potentially needed in the initial stages of development are associated with histones, representing a form of epigenetic marking. However, so far little attention has been devoted to other sperm chromatin-associated proteins that, in addition to histones and protamines, may also have an epigenetic role. Therefore, with the goal of contributing to cover this subject we have compiled, reviewed and report a list of 581 chromatin or nuclear proteins described in the human sperm cell. Furthermore, we have analysed their Gene Ontology Biological Process enriched terms and have grouped them into different functional categories. Remarkably, we show that 56% of the sperm nuclear proteins have a potential epigenetic activity, being involved in at least one of the following functions: chromosome organization, chromatin organization, protein-DNA complex assembly, DNA packaging, gene expression, transcription, chromatin modification and histone modification. In addition, we have also included and compared the sperm cell proteomes of different model species, demonstrating the existence of common trends in the chromatin composition in the mammalian mature male gamete. Taken together, our analyses suggest that the mammalian sperm cell delivers to the offspring a rich combination of histone variants, transcription factors, chromatin-associated and chromatin-modifying proteins which have the potential to encode and transmit an extremely complex epigenetic information.
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- J Castillo
- Human Genetics Research Group, IDIBAPS, Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics Service, Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, Spain
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De Canio M, Soggiu A, Piras C, Bonizzi L, Galli A, Urbani A, Roncada P. Differential protein profile in sexed bovine semen: shotgun proteomics investigation. MOLECULAR BIOSYSTEMS 2013; 10:1264-71. [PMID: 24226273 DOI: 10.1039/c3mb70306a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The preparation of sexed semen is based on the differential DNA content between the X and Y chromosome bearing sperm cells determined by fluorescence-activated cell sorting. In spite of its intrinsic limitations this represents the only effective method. However, the employment of sexed sperm for breeding food producing animals on a large scale requires additional knowledge in the protein repertoire for the development of improved methods to differentiate X and Y sperm cells maintaining high vitality. In order to address this issue, we performed a comparative shotgun proteomic investigation by nUPLC-MS/MS to characterize sexed bovine semen. The protein profiles of these two types of sperm cells have shown differential expression of proteins that may be directly associated with the main components of cytoskeletal structures of flagellum, as the axoneme, outer dense fibers and fibrous sheath, as well as glycolytic enzymes and calmodulin, involved in the energetic metabolism regulation. Overall these results may provide a base to a better comprehension of the biological features of sperm cells and may be useful to the development of alternative methods of separation.
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- Michele De Canio
- Dipartimento di Scienze Veterinarie e Sanità Pubblica (DIVET), Università degli Studi di Milano, Milano, Italy.
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