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Sandal Aİ, Şenlikci H, Yılmazer M, Kartal B, Palabıyık B, Özdaş ÖB. Determination of oxidative stress parameters and DNA fragmentation on post-thawed buck semen in the presence of ram seminal plasma and fetal calf serum. Andrologia 2021; 53:e14032. [PMID: 33682131 DOI: 10.1111/and.14032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2020] [Revised: 02/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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The aim of the study was to investigate the efficiency of ram seminal plasma and fetal calf serum on freezing of buck semen. Twenty ejaculates were collected using an electro-ejaculator and split into six groups. While FCS additive was not used in A1, A2 and A3 groups, 10% FCS was added to B1, B2 and B3 groups. These groups were then edited according to whether the buck or ram SP was involved. The design of the groups was done as follows: Group A1 (control 1), group A2 without buck SP, group A3 containing ram SP instead of buck SP. Groups B1 (control 2), B2 and B3 were the FCS added forms of these groups. Progressive sperm motility percentages in Group A1 and Group B2 were found to be higher when compared to the lowest Group B3. There were no significant differences between the groups in neither the levels of reactive oxygen species nor the enzyme and glutathione activities. In conclusion, the lack of statistical difference between the groups suggested that despite the supplements used but only when the buck spermatozoa structure was healthy, the cell could preserve acrosome, DNA and the integrity of membrane.
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- Asiye İzem Sandal
- Department of Reprodution and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Reprodution and Artificial Insemination, Institute of Graduate Studies, Istanbul University- Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Science, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Institute of Science, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Science, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Reprodution and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul, Turkey
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Lopes FG, da Costa EP, Queiroz-Castro VLD, Pereira ECM, Guimarães JD, Alves SVP, Fernandes CAC, Camargo LSA, Benjamim LDA. Use of two new formulations as bovine embryo manipulation solution. Anim Reprod 2019; 16:348-355. [PMID: 33224297 PMCID: PMC7673593 DOI: 10.21451/1984-3143-ar2018-0044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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This study aimed to evaluate the effect of two Embryo Manipulation Solutions (EMS and EMS supplemented) in maintenance of the viability of embryos, initially using structures derived from mice (first phase). Next, the efficiency of these solutions in routines of bovine embryo transfer was evaluated (second stage). Mice embryos were used in the stages of early blastocyst, and compact morula grades I and II. These embryos were initially randomly distributed and maintained for four hours in three solutions: Modified phosphate buffered saline (PBS; Control); EMS (treatment 1), and EMS supplemented (treatment 2). Subsequently, they were cultured in TCM 199 medium and evaluated in terms of total number of cells, morphometric characteristics, ultra structural aspects, detection of cell apoptosis, and quantification of Hsp70.3 gene expression. In the second phase, these same solutions were tested in the transfer of quality I and II bovine embryos (excellent and good). These embryos were transferred fresh to 58 recipients. The results showed that the total number of cells in embryos expanded blastocyst (ExB), the number of apoptotic cells, the cell, nuclear, nucleolar diameter and the nucleus/nucleolus ratio was similar among the treatments. The pregnancy rate shown on second phase was also similar. However, the EMS supplemented expressed more Hsp70.3 than EMS. The expression of Hsp70.3 was also greater for embryos in EMS than that of EMS supplemented. The McII embryos, EMS and EMS supplemented samples also expressed more Hsp70.3 compared to control embryos. In conclusion, the tested solutions can be used in routine embryo transfer techniques, replacing modified PBS solution as an effective media in maintaining embryo viability.
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- Flavio Guisseli Lopes
- Veterinary Department, Federal University of Vicosa, Peter Henry Rolfs Avenue, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Veterinary Department, Federal University of Vicosa, Peter Henry Rolfs Avenue, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Veterinary Department, Federal University of Vicosa, Peter Henry Rolfs Avenue, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Veterinary Department, Federal University of Vicosa, Peter Henry Rolfs Avenue, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Profiling of proteins secreted in the bovine oviduct reveals diverse functions of this luminal microenvironment. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0188105. [PMID: 29155854 PMCID: PMC5695823 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0188105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2017] [Accepted: 11/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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The oviductal microenvironment is a site for key events that involve gamete maturation, fertilization and early embryo development. Secretions into the oviductal lumen by either the lining epithelium or by transudation of plasma constituents are known to contain elements conducive for reproductive success. Although previous studies have identified some of these factors involved in reproduction, knowledge of secreted proteins in the oviductal fluid remains rudimentary with limited definition of function even in extensively studied species like cattle. In this study, we used a shotgun proteomics approach followed by bioinformatics sequence prediction to identify secreted proteins present in the bovine oviductal fluid (ex vivo) and secretions from the bovine oviductal epithelial cells (in vitro). From a total of 2087 proteins identified, 266 proteins could be classified as secreted, 109 (41%) of which were common for both in vivo and in vitro conditions. Pathway analysis indicated different classes of proteins that included growth factors, metabolic regulators, immune modulators, enzymes, and extracellular matrix components. Functional analysis revealed mechanisms in the oviductal lumen linked to immune homeostasis, gamete maturation, fertilization and early embryo development. These results point to several novel components that work together with known elements mediating functional homeostasis, and highlight the diversity of machinery associated with oviductal physiology and early events in cattle fertility.
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Cerny KL, Garrett E, Walton AJ, Anderson LH, Bridges PJ. A transcriptomal analysis of bovine oviductal epithelial cells collected during the follicular phase versus the luteal phase of the estrous cycle. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2015; 13:84. [PMID: 26242217 PMCID: PMC4524109 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-015-0077-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2014] [Accepted: 07/13/2015] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Reproductive success depends on a functional oviduct for gamete storage, maturation, fertilization, and early embryonic development. The ovarian-derived steroids estrogen and progesterone are key regulators of oviductal function. The objective of this study was to investigate luteal and follicular phase-specific oviductal epithelial cell function by using microarray-based transcriptional profiling, to increase our understanding of mRNAs regulating epithelial cell processes, and to identify novel genes and biochemical pathways that may be found to affect fertility in the future. METHODS Six normally cycling Angus heifers were assigned to either luteal phase (LP, n = 3) or follicular phase (FP, n = 3) treatment groups. Heifers in the LP group were killed between day 11 and 12 after estrus. Heifers in the FP group were treated with 25 mg PGF2α (Lutalyse, Pfizer, NY) at 8 pm on day 6 after estrus and killed 36 h later. Transcriptional profiling by microarray and confirmation of selected mRNAs by real-time RT-PCR analyses was performed using total RNA from epithelial cells isolated from sections of the ampulla and isthmus collected from LP and FP treatment groups. Differentially expressed genes were subjected to gene ontology classification and bioinformatic pathway analyses. RESULTS Statistical one-way ANOVA using Benjamini-hochberg multiple testing correction for false discovery rate (FDR) and pairwise comparison of epithelial cells in the ampulla of FP versus LP groups revealed 972 and 597 transcripts up- and down-regulated, respectively (P < 0.05). Within epithelial cells of the isthmus in FP versus LP groups, 946 and 817 transcripts were up- and down-regulated, respectively (P < 0.05). Up-regulated genes from both ampulla and isthmus were found to be largely involved in cholesterol biosynthesis and cell cycle pathways, while down-regulated genes were found in numerous inflammatory response pathways. CONCLUSIONS Microarray-based transcriptional profiling revealed phase of the cycle-dependent changes in the expression of mRNA within the epithelium of the oviducts' ampulla and isthmus.
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- K L Cerny
- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, 40546, KY, USA.
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- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, 40546, KY, USA.
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- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, 40546, KY, USA.
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- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, 40546, KY, USA.
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- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, 40546, KY, USA.
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Yeste M, Holt WV, Bonet S, Rodríguez-Gil JE, Lloyd RE. Viable and morphologically normal boar spermatozoa alter the expression of heat-shock protein genes in oviductal epithelial cells during co-culture in vitro. Mol Reprod Dev 2014; 81:805-19. [DOI: 10.1002/mrd.22350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2014] [Accepted: 06/09/2014] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Marc Yeste
- Institute of Zoology; Zoological Society of London; London United Kingdom
- Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery; Autonomous University of Barcelona; Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona) Spain
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- Institute of Zoology; Zoological Society of London; London United Kingdom
- Academic Department of Reproductive and Developmental Medicine; University of Sheffield; Sheffield United Kingdom
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- Department of Biology; University of Girona; Girona Spain
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- Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery; Autonomous University of Barcelona; Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona) Spain
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- Institute of Zoology; Zoological Society of London; London United Kingdom
- Institute of Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences; University of Portsmouth; Portsmouth United Kingdom
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Cordova A, Perreau C, Uzbekova S, Ponsart C, Locatelli Y, Mermillod P. Development rate and gene expression of IVP bovine embryos cocultured with bovine oviduct epithelial cells at early or late stage of preimplantation development. Theriogenology 2014; 81:1163-73. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2014.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2013] [Revised: 01/21/2014] [Accepted: 01/23/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Cordova A, Perreau C, Schmaltz-Panneau B, Locatelli Y, Ponsart C, Mermillod P. [Use of an in vitro model in bovine to evidence a functional and molecular dialogue between preimplantation embryo and oviduct epithelial cells]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013; 41:537-9. [PMID: 23958329 DOI: 10.1016/j.gyobfe.2013.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2013] [Accepted: 07/09/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Beyond being a pipe between ovary and uterus, the oviduct is an active player in different aspects of early reproductive processes, in particular in the transport of embryos to the site of implantation and the regulation of its early development. Different studies evidenced a communication between oviduct and early embryo at the molecular and functional levels. Since the study of these interactions is difficult in vivo, different in vitro systems have been developed to mimic the maternal milieu during early development. These systems allowed to confirm the action of the cells on the quality of early development (blastocyst rate and viability). In turn, the embryos are producing signals that are able to modify and adapt the activity of maternal cells.
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- A Cordova
- UMR7247, physiologie de la reproduction et des comportements, Institut national de recherche agronomique (INRA), 37380 Nouzilly, France
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Single in vitro bovine embryo production: Coculture with autologous cumulus cells, developmental competence, embryo quality and gene expression profiles. Theriogenology 2011; 76:1293-303. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2011.05.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2011] [Revised: 05/07/2011] [Accepted: 05/26/2011] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Dhali A, Anchamparuthy VM, Butler SP, Mullarky IK, Pearson RE, Gwazdauskas FC. Development and quality of bovine embryos produced in vitro using growth factor supplemented serum-free system. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011. [DOI: 10.4236/ojas.2011.13013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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