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Rajesh I, Colazo M, Gobikrushanth M, Carrelli J, Oba M, Ambrose D. Superovulatory response, anti-Müllerian hormone concentration and antral follicle count in Holstein cattle with short or long anogenital distance. Theriogenology 2022; 195:249-256. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2022.10.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2022] [Revised: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Gutiérrez-Reinoso MA, Aguilera CJ, Navarrete F, Cabezas J, Castro FO, Cabezas I, Sánchez O, García-Herreros M, Rodríguez-Alvarez L. Effects of Extra-Long-Acting Recombinant Bovine FSH (bscrFSH) on Cattle Superovulation. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12020153. [PMID: 35049777 PMCID: PMC8772581 DOI: 10.3390/ani12020153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Revised: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Over the last few years, several commercial FSH products have been developed for cattle superovulation (SOV) purposes in Multiple Ovulation and Embryo Transfer (MOET) programs. The SOV response is highly variable among individuals and remains one of the main limiting factors in obtaining a profitable number of transferable embryos. In this study, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) from different origins was included in two SOV protocols, (a) FSH from purified pig pituitary extract (NIH-FSH-p; two doses/day, 12 h apart, four consecutive days); and (b) extra-long-acting bovine recombinant FSH (bscrFSH; a single dose/day, four consecutive days), to test the effects of bscrFSH on the ovarian response, hormone profile levels, in vivo embryo production and the pluripotency gene expression of the obtained embryos. A total of 68 healthy primiparous red Angus cows (Bos taurus) were randomly distributed into two experimental groups (n = 34 each). Blood sample collection for progesterone (P4) and cortisol (C) level determination was performed together with ultrasonographic assessment for ovarian size, follicles (FL) and corpora lutea (CL) quantification in each SOV protocol (Day 0, 4, 8, and 15). Moreover, FSH profiles were monitorised throughout both protocols (Day 0, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 15). In vivo embryo quantity and quality (total structures, morulae, blastocysts, viable, degenerated and blocked embryos) were recorded in each SOV protocol. Finally, embryo quality in both protocols was assessed by the analysis of the expression level of crucial genes for early embryo development (OCT4, IFNt, CDX2, BCL2, and BAX). P4 and cortisol concentration peaks in both SOV protocols were obtained on Day 15 and Day 8, respectively, which were statistically different compared to the other time-points (p < 0.05). Ovarian dimensions increased from Day 0 to Day 15 irrespective of the SOV protocol considered (p < 0.05). Significant changes in CL number were observed over time till Day 15 irrespective of the SOV protocol applied (p < 0.05), being non- significantly different between SOV protocols within each time-point (p > 0.05). The number of CL was higher on Day 15 in the bscrFSH group compared to the NIH-FSH-p group (p < 0.05). The number of embryonic structures recovered was higher in the bscrFSH group (p = 0.025), probably as a result of a tendency towards a greater number of follicles developed compared to the NIH-FSH-p group. IFNt and BAX were overexpressed in embryos from the bscrFSH group (p < 0.05), with a fold change of 16 and 1.3, respectively. However, no statistical differences were detected regarding the OCT4, CDX2, BCL2, and BCL2/BAX expression ratio (p > 0.05). In conclusion, including bscrFSH in SOV protocols could be an important alternative by reducing the number of applications and offering an improved ovarian response together with better embryo quality and superior performance in embryo production compared to NIH-FSH-p SOV protocols.
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- Miguel A. Gutiérrez-Reinoso
- Laboratorio de Biotecnología Animal, Departamento de Ciencia Animal, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad de Concepción (UdeC), Chillán 3780000, Chile; (M.A.G.-R.); (C.J.A.); (F.N.); (J.C.); (F.O.C.)
- Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Recursos Naturales, Carrera de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi (UTC), Latacunga 050150, Ecuador
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- Laboratorio de Biotecnología Animal, Departamento de Ciencia Animal, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad de Concepción (UdeC), Chillán 3780000, Chile; (M.A.G.-R.); (C.J.A.); (F.N.); (J.C.); (F.O.C.)
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- Laboratorio de Biotecnología Animal, Departamento de Ciencia Animal, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad de Concepción (UdeC), Chillán 3780000, Chile; (M.A.G.-R.); (C.J.A.); (F.N.); (J.C.); (F.O.C.)
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- Laboratorio de Biotecnología Animal, Departamento de Ciencia Animal, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad de Concepción (UdeC), Chillán 3780000, Chile; (M.A.G.-R.); (C.J.A.); (F.N.); (J.C.); (F.O.C.)
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- Laboratorio de Biotecnología Animal, Departamento de Ciencia Animal, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad de Concepción (UdeC), Chillán 3780000, Chile; (M.A.G.-R.); (C.J.A.); (F.N.); (J.C.); (F.O.C.)
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- Departamento de Ciencias Clínicas, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad de Concepción (UdeC), Chillán 3780000, Chile;
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- Departamento de Farmacología, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad de Concepción, Victor Lamas 1290, Concepcion 4070386, Chile;
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- Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária (INIAV), 2005-048 Santarém, Portugal
- Correspondence: (M.G.-H.); (L.R.-A.); Tel.: +56-42-220-8835 (L.R.-A.); Fax: +351-24-3767 (M.G.-H.) (ext. 330)
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- Laboratorio de Biotecnología Animal, Departamento de Ciencia Animal, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad de Concepción (UdeC), Chillán 3780000, Chile; (M.A.G.-R.); (C.J.A.); (F.N.); (J.C.); (F.O.C.)
- Correspondence: (M.G.-H.); (L.R.-A.); Tel.: +56-42-220-8835 (L.R.-A.); Fax: +351-24-3767 (M.G.-H.) (ext. 330)
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Ma L, Li Z, Ma Z, Ma J, Zhao F. Immunization Against Inhibin Promotes Fertility in Cattle: A Meta-Analysis and Quality Assessment. Front Vet Sci 2021; 8:687923. [PMID: 34621805 PMCID: PMC8490720 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2021.687923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/09/2022] Open
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Superovulation and embryo transfer techniques are important methods in cattle breeding. Combined with traditional superovulation protocols, immunization against inhibin can further improve follicular development and embryo yield. The aim of this study is to determine the efficacy of immunization against inhibin in improving the fertility of cattle through meta-analysis and to provide better clinical veterinary practice guidance. Three English databases (PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science) were searched for research articles of immunizations against inhibin influence on cattle fertility. Literature screening, data extraction, and meta-analysis were conducted in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. In addition, the Systematic Review Center for Laboratory animal Experimentation (SYRCLE) risk-of-bias (RoB) tool was used to assess the risk of bias of the included animal studies. Potentially relevant studies (317) were identified, and finally 14 eligible studies (all in English) were included. The results of meta-analysis revealed that immunization against inhibin has significant effects on improving the number of ovulations [mean difference (MD) = 0.44, 95% confidence interval (CI) = (0.31, 0.56)], embryos and unfertilized ova [MD = 4.51, 95% CI = (2.28, 6.74)], follicles of the three size categories, the incidence of multiple ovulations [OR = 22.50, 95% CI = (8.13, 62.27)], and the conception rate [OR = 2.36, 95% CI = (1.26, 4.40)]. Moreover, it improved the production of embryos [grades 1 embryos: MD = 3.84, (3.54, 4.15); grade 2 embryos: MD = -0.73, (-0.89, -0.57); grade 3 embryos: MD = -0.50, (-0.75, -0.25); degenerated embryos: MD = 1.16, (-0.51, 2.82); transferable embryos: MD = 2.67, (2.03, 3.31)] and the number of corpora lutea [MD = 1.25, 95% CI = (0.79, 1.71)]. In the above indicators, the differences between the two groups were statistically significant (all p < 0.0001). Additionally, according to the quality evaluation results, the risk of bias in the included studies is relatively high. The quality evaluation of the results of the included studies showed that the risk of bias mainly concentrated in the selective, performance, detection, and reporting of bias aspects.
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- LingLi Ma
- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Bioengineering of State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Biomedical Research Center, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, China.,College of Life Science and Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Bioengineering of State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Biomedical Research Center, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, China.,College of Life Science and Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Bioengineering of State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Biomedical Research Center, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, China.,College of Life Science and Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Bioengineering of State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Biomedical Research Center, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Bioengineering of State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Biomedical Research Center, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Environmental Ecology and Population Health in Northwest Minority Areas, Medicine of Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, China
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Mahmood K, Tahir MZ, Butt MA, Qureshi SM, Riaz A. GnRH or estradiol benzoate combination with CIDR improves in-vivo embryo production in bovines ( Bos indicus and Bos taurus) under subtropics. PeerJ 2021; 9:e12077. [PMID: 34616605 PMCID: PMC8450005 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.12077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Multiple Ovulation and Embryo Transfer (MOET) technology is a potential technique to upgrade livestock species' genetics. The varied response to super-stimulatory treatments remains one of the limiting factors to this technology's widespread use. The present study was aimed to improve the superovulation response and in-vivo embryo production by using controlled internal drug release (CIDR)-GnRH or CIDR-EB (Estradiol Benzoate) along with conventional superovulation protocol in Holstein Frisian (HF): Bos taurus; n = 42) and Crossbred (XB: Cholistani (Bos indicus) × HF; n = 28) cows. In the CIDR-GnRH/CIDR-EB treatment, CIDR was implanted in the cows after confirming the presence of a corpus luteum (CL) on the 8th day after estrus. 2 ml GnRH (Lecirelin acetate 0.0262 mg/ml) or 2 mg EB was also administered in CIDR-GnRH/CIDR-EB groups, respectively. Both groups were given super-stimulatory treatment from the 11th day after estrus (FSH in tapering doses twice a day for four consecutive days). On day 13, two doses of 2 ml prostaglandin (75 µg/ml of dextrorotatory cloprostenol) were administered (am: pm), and CIDR was removed the following day. Two artificial inseminations (AI) of the cows were performed (12 h apart) on the 15th day. No CIDR and GnRH/E.B were given in the control group, but the remaining superovulation protocol was the same. Later on, seven days after the first AI, non-surgical embryo flushing was done. The transferable embryos produced from three different superovulation protocols were then transferred into the recipient cows (n = 90) for determining their fertility. Statistical analysis revealed that the number of super-estrus follicles (SEF), multiple corpora lutea (MCL), ovulation/fertilization percentage, fertilized structures recovered (FSR), and transferable embryos (TEs) remained significantly higher (p < 0.05), and days taken for return to estrus (RTE) after embryo collection remained significantly lower (p < 0.05) in CIDR-GnRH (n = 18) and CIDR-EB (n = 15) groups as compared to the control (n = 37). The comparison between XB and HF cows revealed that the TEs production in CIDR-GnRH (XB = 5 vs HF = 13) and CIDR-EB (XB = 6 vs HF = 9) based superovulation protocols were 11.60 ± 4.08 vs 04.31 ± 0.98 and 09.33 ± 1.78 vs 05.22 ± 1.36, respectively. TEs production in XB cows (n = 5) of the CIDR-GnRH group was significantly higher (11.60 ± 4.08) than other groups. On the other hand, the days taken for RTE after embryo collection remained significantly lower (p < 0.05) in HF cows of treatment groups. However, the fertility of TEs was neither affected significantly (p > 0.05) by the superovulation protocol used nor by breed differences among donor cows. In conclusion, using CIDR-GnRH or CIDR-EB along with conventional superovulation protocol may enhance the efficiency of MOET programs in cattle. Furthermore, XB donor cows demonstrated a better performance than HF donor cows under subtropical conditions.
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- Khalid Mahmood
- Department of Theriogenology, University of Veterinary and Animals Sciences, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Theriogenology, University of Veterinary and Animals Sciences, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Livestock Management, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Theriogenology, University of Veterinary and Animals Sciences, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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Alkan H, Satilmis F, Karasahin T, Dursun S, Erdem H. Evaluation of the relationship between serum paraoxonase-1 activity and superovulation response/embryo yield in Holstein cows. J Vet Med Sci 2021; 83:535-541. [PMID: 33536396 PMCID: PMC8025417 DOI: 10.1292/jvms.20-0578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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In this study, the effect of serum paraoxonase-1 (PON-1) activity on superovulation response and embryo yield was evaluated. The study material comprised 50
Holstein cows aged 3–4 years on postpartum day 90–120 with a body condition score of 3–3.25. A progesterone-based estrus synchronization protocol was initially
administered to the selected donors. For this purpose, progesterone source was inserted intravaginally (day 0) and gonadotropin-releasing hormone injection was
performed (day 6). Seven days after the insertion of progesterone device, follicle-stimulating hormone injections (total dose of 500 µg in decreasing doses for
4 days) were administered for superovulation. On the morning of the ninth day, prostaglandin (PG) F2α was administered, and the progesterone device was removed
from the vagina in the evening on the same day. Two days after PGF2α administration, fixed-time artificial insemination was performed in the morning and in the
evening. On the day of artificial insemination, blood samples were taken from the donors to determine the serum PON-1 activity. Uterine flushing was performed
seven days after insemination. The results revealed that the serum PON-1 activity (mean ± SD, 562.71 ± 140.23 U/l) of the cows that responded to superovulation
(donors with total corpus luteum count of ≥3 in both ovaries) was higher than those (389.91 ± 80.51 U/l) that did not (P<0.05). On the day
of insemination, a positive correlation was determined between serum PON-1 activity and the counts of total corpus luteum (r=0.398), total oocyte/embryo
(r=0.468), transferable embryo (r=0.453), and Code I embryos (r=0.315, P<0.05). Unlike the Code I embryos, there was no significant
correlation between serum PON-1 activity and the number of Code III embryos. Moreover, no significant difference in the number of Code III embryos between the
two PON-1 groups was observed. However, embryo yield and quality were found to have increased with increased PON-1 activity. Therefore, it was concluded that
serum PON-1 activity may be associated with superovulation response, embryo yield and quality in donor cows.
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- Hasan Alkan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Selcuk University, Konya, 42250, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Selcuk University, Konya, 42250, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aksaray University, Aksaray, 68100, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aksaray University, Aksaray, 68100, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Selcuk University, Konya, 42250, Turkey
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Karasahin T, Alkan H, Satilmis F, Dursun S, Ozturk C, Bulut G, Aksoy NH, Tekindal MA, Caglayan T, Yesilkaya OF, Erdem H. Relationship between total antioxidant/oxidant status, and oxidative stress index and superovulation response in donor cows. Livest Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2020.104340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Bonacker RC, Stoecklein KS, Locke JWC, Ketchum JN, Knickmeyer ER, Spinka CM, Poock SE, Thomas JM. Treatment with prostaglandin F 2α and an intravaginal progesterone insert promotes follicular maturity in advance of gonadotropin-releasing hormone among postpartum beef cows. Theriogenology 2020; 157:350-359. [PMID: 32858443 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2020.08.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2020] [Revised: 08/08/2020] [Accepted: 08/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
An experiment was designed to evaluate treatments to promote ovarian follicular maturity in advance of administration of exogenous gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH; 100 μg gonadorelin) for control of the bovine estrous cycle. We hypothesized prostaglandin F2α (PGF2α; 500 μg cloprostenol) followed by an intravaginal progesterone-releasing insert (CIDR; 1.38 g progesterone) would induce greater follicle size and serum estradiol at the time of GnRH administration. Postpartum cows (n = 194) in two locations were assigned to one of five treatments based on age, days postpartum, and body condition score. Cows in Treatment 1 were treated with the standard 7-d CO-Synch + CIDR protocol: administration of GnRH and CIDR insertion on Day -10, and administration of PGF2α and CIDR removal on Day -3. Treatments 2-5 were designed in a 2 × 2 factorial arrangement, with Treatment 1 included as an additional reference. On Day -17, cows in Treatments 2-5 received a CIDR insert, either with (Treatments 2 and 3) or without (Treatments 4 and 5) administration of PGF2α at CIDR insertion. On Day -10, all cows were administered GnRH, and CIDR inserts were either removed (Treatments 2 and 4) or remained in place until Day -3 (Treatments 3 and 5). Treatment with PGF2α and CIDR in advance of GnRH (Treatments 2 and 3) resulted in increased diameter of the largest ovarian follicle (P < 0.001) and increased serum concentrations of estradiol (P < 0.0005) on Day -10. In addition, variation among cows in CL status (no CL vs. a single CL vs. multiple CL) on Day -3 tended to be decreased (P = 0.08), with cows more likely to have a single CL rather than no CL or multiple CL. Lastly, the proportion of cows expressing estrus prior to fixed-time artificial insemination tended (P = 0.08) to be improved. Results support the hypothesis that administration of PGF2α and treatment with a CIDR for 7 days prior to GnRH promotes follicular maturity in advance of GnRH administration and may provide an approach by which to enhance response of postpartum beef cows to GnRH-based estrus synchronization programs.
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- R C Bonacker
- Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA; College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA
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- Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA
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- Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA; College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA
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- Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA
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- Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA; College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA
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- Division of Plant Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA
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- Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA.
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Bó GA. Pursuit of a means of manipulating ovarian function in the cow: An adventure of serendipity, collaboration and friendship. Theriogenology 2020; 150:480-489. [PMID: 32192781 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2020.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Abstract
A research career is not only built on ideas and publishable results; it is more often the product of determination, hard work, collegiality and collaboration. It is through our collaborators, family and friends that we really become better persons, and scientists. It is also a matter of being at the right place at the right time. My work in bovine reproduction has progressed from an interest in superovulation and embryo transfer before I became a veterinarian, to the development and application of this technology and fixed-time artificial insemination in beef and dairy herds. Everything that I have done has been possible because of the people that I have worked with over the years. This manuscript combines some of the very exciting things that I have learned about bovine reproduction over the last 30 years and personal stories behind the projects and ideas that we have pursued during that time.
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- Gabriel A Bó
- Instituto de Reproducción Animal Córdoba (IRAC), Zona Rural General Paz, X5145, Córdoba, Argentina; Instituto A.P. de Ciencias Básicas y Aplicadas, Carrera de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional de Villa María, X5900, Córdoba, Argentina.
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Bó GA, Cedeño A, Mapletoft RJ. Strategies to increment in vivo and in vitro embryo production and transfer in cattle. Anim Reprod 2019; 16:411-422. [PMID: 32435285 PMCID: PMC7234104 DOI: 10.21451/1984-3143-ar2019-0042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2019] [Accepted: 06/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Knowledge of follicular wave dynamics obtained through the use of real-time ultrasonography and the development of the means by which follicular wave dynamics can be controlled have provided practical approaches for the in vivo and in vitro production and transfer of embryos in cattle. The elective control of follicular wave emergence and ovulation has had a great impact on the application of on-farm embryo transfer, especially when large groups of donors need to be superstimulated at the same time. Although estradiol and progestins have been used for many years, practitioners in countries where estradiol cannot be used have turned to alternative treatments, such as mechanical follicle ablation or the administration of GnRH for the synchronization of follicle wave emergence. In vitro embryo production also benefits from the synchronization of follicle wave emergence prior to Cumulus Oocyte Complexes (COCs) recovery. As Bos indicus cattle have high antral follicle population, large numbers of oocytes can be obtained by ovum pick-up (OPU) without superstimulation. However, synchronization of follicular wave emergence and superstimulation is necessary to obtain high numbers of COCs by OPU and blastocysts following in vitro fertilization in Bos taurus donors. Finally, embryos can now be transferred in commercial beef or dairy herds using efficacious synchronization and re-synchronization protocols that are easily implemented by farm personnel. These technologies can also be used to resolve reproductive problems such as the reduced fertility observed during summer heat stress and/or in repeat-breeder cows in commercial dairy herds.
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- Gabriel A. Bó
- Instituto de Reproducción Animal Córdoba (IRAC), Zona Rural General Paz, (5145) Córdoba, Argentina.
- Instituto de Ciencias Básicas, Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional de Villa María, Villa del Rosario, Córdoba, Argentina.
- Doctorado en Ciencias Mención Agroalimentos, Universidad Nacional de Villa Maria, Villa del Rosario, Córdoba, Argentina.
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- Instituto de Reproducción Animal Córdoba (IRAC), Zona Rural General Paz, (5145) Córdoba, Argentina.
- Doctorado en Ciencias Mención Agroalimentos, Universidad Nacional de Villa Maria, Villa del Rosario, Córdoba, Argentina.
- Laboratorio de Biotecnologías de la Reproducción Animal, Medicina Veterinaria, Escuela Superior Politécnica Agropecuaria de Manabí (ESPAM), Calceta, Manabí, Ecuador.
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- Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.
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Comparison of three superovulation protocols with or without GnRH treatment at the time of artificial insemination on ovarian response and embryo quality in Thai native heifers. Trop Anim Health Prod 2017; 49:633-639. [DOI: 10.1007/s11250-017-1243-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2016] [Accepted: 01/25/2017] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Reducing treatments in cattle superovulation protocols by combining a pituitary extract with a 5% hyaluronan solution: Is it able to diminish activation of the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis compared to the traditional protocol? Theriogenology 2016; 85:914-921. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2015.10.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2015] [Revised: 10/29/2015] [Accepted: 10/29/2015] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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An L, Ling PP, Zhu X, Liu Y, Zhang F, Ma X, Xu B, Wang Y, Du Z, Yang L, Xue F, Bella A, Presicce GA, Du F. Successful Vitrification ofIn vivoEmbryos Collected from Superovulated Japanese Black Cattle (Wagyu). Reprod Domest Anim 2016; 51:255-61. [DOI: 10.1111/rda.12674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2015] [Accepted: 01/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- L An
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular and Medical Biotechnology; College of Life Sciences; Nanjing Normal University; Nanjing China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular and Medical Biotechnology; College of Life Sciences; Nanjing Normal University; Nanjing China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular and Medical Biotechnology; College of Life Sciences; Nanjing Normal University; Nanjing China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular and Medical Biotechnology; College of Life Sciences; Nanjing Normal University; Nanjing China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular and Medical Biotechnology; College of Life Sciences; Nanjing Normal University; Nanjing China
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- Lannuo Biotechnologies Wuxi Inc.; Wuxi China
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- Lannuo Biotechnologies Wuxi Inc.; Wuxi China
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- Lannuo Biotechnologies Wuxi Inc.; Wuxi China
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- Lannuo Biotechnologies Wuxi Inc.; Wuxi China
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- Lannuo Biotechnologies Wuxi Inc.; Wuxi China
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- Renova Life Inc.; College Park MA USA
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- Istituto Superiore di Sanità; Rome Italy
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular and Medical Biotechnology; College of Life Sciences; Nanjing Normal University; Nanjing China
- Renova Life Inc.; College Park MA USA
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Bianchi PHM, Viera LM, Gouveia GRFCA, Rocha AM, Baruselli PS, Baracat EC, Serafini PC. Study of two strategies to induce follicular wave emergence for assisted reproductive treatments (ART)-a preliminary trial. J Assist Reprod Genet 2015; 32:543-9. [PMID: 25701140 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-015-0432-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2014] [Accepted: 01/08/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study aimed to induce follicular wave emergence (FWE) using pharmacological (recombinant hCG administration) or mechanical (aspiration of dominant follicle) interventions in infertile women. METHODS Sixteen infertile women (≤35 years) with indications for in vitro fertilization due to tubal and/or male factor infertility were randomized into three groups: control (n = 6), pharmacological (n = 5) and mechanical (n = 5) groups. Women in both experimental groups underwent serial transvaginal sonograms (TVS) from menstrual cycle day 10 until identification of a dominant follicle ≥15 mm. Women in the pharmacological group received 250 μg of recombinant-hCG to induce ovulation, and resumed serial TVS 2 days later. In the mechanical group, dominant and subordinate follicles ≥10 mm were aspirated, and daily TVS was resumed on the following day. An increased pool of follicles ≥5 and ≤9 mm after interventions characterized FWE. Women in the control group underwent ovulation induction (OI) with 150 IU/day of recombinant follicle-stimulating hormone started on menstrual cycle day 3 (D3). OI was started on the day of FWE in the experimental groups. Endometrial asynchrony with development of the embryo was expected in the experimental groups. Therefore, all viable embryos were cryopreserved and transferred in an endometrial-stimulated cycle. RESULTS The number of follicles ≥5 and ≤9 mm increased after the interventions in both experimental groups (p < .001), indicating induction of FWE. OI outcomes were similar among the groups. CONCLUSIONS The pharmacological and mechanical interventions are efficient in inducing FWE; outcomes of OI synchronized with FWE should be further investigated.
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- Paulo H M Bianchi
- Division of Gynecology, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil,
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Urrego R, Rodriguez-Osorio N, Niemann H. Epigenetic disorders and altered gene expression after use of Assisted Reproductive Technologies in domestic cattle. Epigenetics 2014; 9:803-15. [PMID: 24709985 DOI: 10.4161/epi.28711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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The use of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ARTs) in modern cattle breeding is an important tool for improving the production of dairy and beef cattle. A frequently employed ART in the cattle industry is in vitro production of embryos. However, bovine in vitro produced embryos differ greatly from their in vivo produced counterparts in many facets, including developmental competence. The lower developmental capacity of these embryos could be due to the stress to which the gametes and/or embryos are exposed during in vitro embryo production, specifically ovarian hormonal stimulation, follicular aspiration, oocyte in vitro maturation in hormone supplemented medium, sperm handling, gamete cryopreservation, and culture of embryos. The negative effects of some ARTs on embryo development could, at least partially, be explained by disruption of the physiological epigenetic profile of the gametes and/or embryos. Here, we review the current literature with regard to the putative link between ARTs used in bovine reproduction and epigenetic disorders and changes in the expression profile of embryonic genes. Information on the relationship between reproductive biotechnologies and epigenetic disorders and aberrant gene expression in bovine embryos is limited and novel approaches are needed to explore ways in which ARTs can be improved to avoid epigenetic disorders.
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- Rodrigo Urrego
- Grupo CENTAURO; Universidad de Antioquia; Medellín, Colombia; Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia; Grupo INCA-CES; Universidad CES; Medellín, Colombia
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- Institute of Farm Animal Genetics; Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI); Mariensee, Germany
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Palomino JM, McCorkell RB, Woodbury MR, Cervantes MP, Adams GP. Ovarian superstimulation and oocyte collection in wood bison (Bison bison athabascae) during the ovulatory season. Theriogenology 2014; 81:250-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2013.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2013] [Revised: 09/13/2013] [Accepted: 09/14/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Historical perspectives and recent research on superovulation in cattle. Theriogenology 2014; 81:38-48. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2013.09.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2013] [Revised: 09/16/2013] [Accepted: 09/17/2013] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Bielanski A, Algire J, Lalonde A, Garceac A. Embryos produced from fertilization with bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV)-infected semen and the risk of disease transmission to embryo transfer (ET) recipients and offspring. Theriogenology 2013; 80:451-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2013.04.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2013] [Revised: 04/30/2013] [Accepted: 04/30/2013] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Superovulation and embryo transfer in wood bison (Bison bison athabascae). Theriogenology 2013; 80:542-51. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2013.05.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2013] [Revised: 05/17/2013] [Accepted: 05/22/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Machaty Z, Peippo J, Peter A. Production and manipulation of bovine embryos: Techniques and terminology. Theriogenology 2012; 78:937-50. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2012.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2011] [Revised: 04/06/2012] [Accepted: 04/06/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Yanagimachi R. Fertilization studies and assisted fertilization in mammals: their development and future. J Reprod Dev 2012; 58:25-32. [PMID: 22450281 DOI: 10.1262/jrd.11-015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Studies of mammalian fertilization progressed very slowly in the beginning because of difficulties in obtaining a large quantity of fully mature eggs at one time. With progression of techniques to collect and handle eggs and spermatozoa, research in mammalian fertilization advanced rapidly. Today, far more papers are published on mammalian gametes and fertilization than those of all other animals combined. The development of assisted fertilization and related technologies revolutionized basic research as well as human reproductive medicine and animal husbandry. Reproduction is fundamental to human and animal lives. The author lists a few subjects of his personal interest for further development of basic and applied research of gametes and fertilization. Each reader will probably have more exciting subjects of future investigation.
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- Ryuzo Yanagimachi
- Department of Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology, Institute for Biogenesis Research, University of Hawaii Medical School, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822, USA.
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Drillich M, Tesfaye D, Rings F, Schellander K, Heuwieser W, Hoelker M. Effects of polymorphonuclear neutrophile infiltration into the endometrial environment on embryonic development in superovulated cows. Theriogenology 2012; 77:570-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2011.08.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2010] [Revised: 08/22/2011] [Accepted: 08/30/2011] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Baruselli P, Ferreira R, Sales J, Gimenes L, Sá Filho M, Martins C, Rodrigues C, Bó G. Timed embryo transfer programs for management of donor and recipient cattle. Theriogenology 2011; 76:1583-93. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2011.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2010] [Revised: 05/06/2011] [Accepted: 05/15/2011] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Yoshida T, Seki M, Watanabe N, Furuta H, Yoshimura I, Osada M, Chiba K, Okada K, Kawasumi K, Ushijima H. Relation of reproductive performances and rectal palpation for luteum function of heifers 7 days after estrus. Anim Sci J 2011; 83:207-12. [PMID: 22435623 DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2011.00935.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Diagnosis of corpus luteum (CL) function by rectal palpation (RP) has been widely used for recipient selection of embryo transfer (ET), a technology essential for genetic improvements in cattle. To examine the accuracy of RP diagnosis method, the relationship between RP-based CL function and reproductive performance was compared in this study. In Experiment 1, CL of Holstein heifers on day 7 after estrus was classified into functional or hypoplastic by RP, and the results were compared with ultrasonographic (US) images and plasma progesterone (P4) levels. As a result, heifers with functional CL judged by RP had a mean maximum CL diameter of 20.1 ± 3.1 mm on US and a mean P4 concentration of 8.1 ± 2.3 ng/mL. These values were significantly greater than those of heifers with hypoplastic CL (12.4 ± 5.4 mm, 4.0 ± 2.8 ng/mL) (P < 0.001). In Experiment 2, the length of the estrus cycle was examined between functional CL and hypoplastic CL. The rate of heifers with a normal estrus cycle length with 18-25 days was significantly lower with hypoplastic CL than with functional CL (16/24 vs. 43/46, P < 0.01). In Experiment 3, 543 inseminated heifers were similarly classified by CL function by RP 7 days after estrus. The heifers with functional CL showed higher pregnancy rate compared with the heifers with hypoplastic CL (75.2 vs. 47.9%, P < 0.0001). Finally, the CL function of 66 heifers was examined by RP on day 7 post-estrus, and ET was performed in 49 (74.2%) heifers with functional CL. As a result, 27 (55.1%) of them became pregnant. Taken together, these results reconfirm that RP on day 7 after estrus is useful for selection of heifers with functional CL.
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- Tatsuyuki Yoshida
- Department of Animal Science, Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University, Musashino, Japan
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Hesser MW, Morris JC, Gibbons JR. Advances in Recombinant Gonadotropin Production for Use in Bovine Superovulation. Reprod Domest Anim 2011; 46:933-42. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2011.01767.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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