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França TS, González-López WA, Sanchez MP, Ferrão L, Fernández-García F, Borges LP, Belenguer A, Holhorea PG, Calduch-Giner JC, Felip A, Gómez A, Pérez-Sánchez J, Streit DP, Asturiano JF. Successful cryopreservation in biodegradable containers of sperm from aquaculture Mediterranean fishes. Theriogenology 2024; 216:53-61. [PMID: 38157807 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2023.12.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
Abstract
We aimed to evaluate the efficiency of hard-gelatin and hard-hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) capsules as biodegradable alternative containers to plastic straws in European eel (Anguilla anguilla), gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) and European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) sperm cryopreservation. Sperm samples from each European eel (n = 12) were diluted 1:8:1 (sperm: extender P1+5 % egg yolk: methanol). Gilthead seabream (n = 12) samples were individually diluted in a cryoprotectant solution of 5 % Me2SO + NaCl 1 % plus BSA (10 mg mL-1) at a ratio of 1:6 (sperm: cryoprotectant solution). European sea bass (n = 10) sperm from each male was diluted in non-activating medium (NAM) at a ratio of 1:5.7 (sperm: NAM), and 5 % of Me2SO was added. The diluted European eel and sea bass sperm aliquots (0.5 mL) were individually filled in plastic straws (0.5 mL), hard-gelatin, and HPMC capsules (0.68 mL). Gilthead seabream diluted sperm (0.25 mL) were filled in plastic straws (0.25 mL) and identical capsules described. All samples were frozen in liquid nitrogen vapor and stored in a liquid nitrogen tank. Sperm kinetic parameters were evaluated by CASA-Mot software. Sperm membrane integrity was performed using a Live and Dead KIT and an epifluorescence microscope. To quantify DNA damage, the alkaline comet assay was performed and TailDNA (TD-%) and Olive Tail Moment (OTM) were evaluated by CaspLab software. Sperm cryopreservation of the three Mediterranean species in straws, gelatin, or HPMC capsules reduced the kinetic parameters and cell membrane integrity. Generally, the post-thawing samples cryopreserved in straws and capsules did not differ for the kinetic parameters and cell membrane integrity, except for European sea bass sperm, where the samples stored in gelatin capsules showed higher velocities (VCL - 100; VSL - 76; VAP - 90 μm s-1) than the sperm stored in HPMC capsules (VCL - 87; VSL - 59; VAP - 73 μm s-1). The cryopreservation process did not damage the sperm DNA of European eel and European sea bass, regardless of the containers used. On the other hand, gilthead seabream sperm cryopreserved in gelatin (TD - 9.8 %; OTM - 9.7) and HPMC (TD - 11.1 %; OTM - 11.2) capsules showed higher DNA damage than fresh samples (TD - 3.6 %; OTM - 2.7) and the sperm stored in straws (TD - 4.4 %; OTM - 5.2). The hard-gelatin and HPMC biodegradable capsules can be used as an alternative to straws for European eel, gilthead seabream, and European sea bass sperm cryopreservation.
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- T S França
- Grupo de Acuicultura y Biodiversidad, Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnologia Animal, Universitat Politècnica de València, Edificio 7G, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022, Valencia, Spain; Aquam Research Group, Animal Science Research Program, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, 91540-000, Brazil
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- Grupo de Acuicultura y Biodiversidad, Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnologia Animal, Universitat Politècnica de València, Edificio 7G, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022, Valencia, Spain
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- Grupo de Acuicultura y Biodiversidad, Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnologia Animal, Universitat Politècnica de València, Edificio 7G, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022, Valencia, Spain; Neotropical Ichthyology Laboratory LINEO Group, Departament of Biology and Animal Science, São Paulo State University UNESP- Univ. Estadual Paulista, Avenida Brasil Centro, 56, Ilha Solteira, Sao Paulo, 15385-000, Brazil
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- Grupo de Acuicultura y Biodiversidad, Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnologia Animal, Universitat Politècnica de València, Edificio 7G, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022, Valencia, Spain
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- Grupo de Acuicultura y Biodiversidad, Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnologia Animal, Universitat Politècnica de València, Edificio 7G, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022, Valencia, Spain
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- Grupo de Acuicultura y Biodiversidad, Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnologia Animal, Universitat Politècnica de València, Edificio 7G, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022, Valencia, Spain; Neotropical Ichthyology Laboratory LINEO Group, Departament of Biology and Animal Science, São Paulo State University UNESP- Univ. Estadual Paulista, Avenida Brasil Centro, 56, Ilha Solteira, Sao Paulo, 15385-000, Brazil
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- Institute of Aquaculture Torre de la Sal (IATS, CSIC), Ribera de Cabanes, Castellón, Spain
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- Institute of Aquaculture Torre de la Sal (IATS, CSIC), Ribera de Cabanes, Castellón, Spain
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- Institute of Aquaculture Torre de la Sal (IATS, CSIC), Ribera de Cabanes, Castellón, Spain
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- Institute of Aquaculture Torre de la Sal (IATS, CSIC), Ribera de Cabanes, Castellón, Spain
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- Institute of Aquaculture Torre de la Sal (IATS, CSIC), Ribera de Cabanes, Castellón, Spain
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- Institute of Aquaculture Torre de la Sal (IATS, CSIC), Ribera de Cabanes, Castellón, Spain
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- Aquam Research Group, Animal Science Research Program, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, 91540-000, Brazil
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- Grupo de Acuicultura y Biodiversidad, Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnologia Animal, Universitat Politècnica de València, Edificio 7G, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022, Valencia, Spain.
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Neyrão IM, Santos FBP, Rodrigues RB, Streit DP, Godoy L. Use of Powdered Milk in Semen Cryopreservation Protocols for Fish: A Systematic Review. Biopreserv Biobank 2024; 22:4-20. [PMID: 36749156 DOI: 10.1089/bio.2022.0091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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This systematic review provides an overview of the history and current status of cryopreservation of fish sperm and a detailed evaluation of cryoprotocols using powdered milk. A literature search was performed in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and SciELO databases. Twenty-nine articles were selected after excluding duplicate articles or articles that did not meet the eligibility criteria. Rhamdia quelen and Danio rerio were the most studied species. Slow freezing method, dry-shipper, freezing rate of -35.6°C/min, thawing in water bath (35.93°C ± 10°C), and 0.25 and 0.5 mL plastic straws were the main approaches evaluated. Methanol was the most used permeable cryoprotectant in combination with powdered milk, yielding the best results at 10% concentration. Motility rate was the main analysis performed after cryopreservation in virtually all studies, being subjectively evaluated by most authors. Powdered milk at 15% promoted the best results in the analyzed studies. For motility rate, the gains with the addition of powdered milk were observed in the orders Perciformes (Oreochromis mossambicus), Siluriformes (Pangasius pangasius, Pseudoplatystoma corruscans, and Pseudoplatystoma mataense), and Cypriniformes (Tor soro and Barbonymus gonionotus). For fertilization, gains were observed in the order Siluriformes (P. mataense) and Cypriniformes (T. soro). Sperm viability gains were observed in the orders Siluriformes (P. pangasius), Characiformes (Piaractus brachypomus), and Cypriniformes (B. gonionotus). The scientific evidence we present in this study may contribute and serve as a starting point for new and more refined studies to be developed in the field.
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- Iuri Moraes Neyrão
- Postgraduate Program in Animal Science, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Animal Science, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Animal Science, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Animal Science, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Aponte PM, Gutierrez-Reinoso MA, Garcia-Herreros M. Bridging the Gap: Animal Models in Next-Generation Reproductive Technologies for Male Fertility Preservation. Life (Basel) 2023; 14:17. [PMID: 38276265 PMCID: PMC10820126 DOI: 10.3390/life14010017] [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: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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This review aims to explore advanced reproductive technologies for male fertility preservation, underscoring the essential role that animal models have played in shaping these techniques through historical contexts and into modern applications. Rising infertility concerns have become more prevalent in human populations recently. The surge in male fertility issues has prompted advanced reproductive technologies, with animal models playing a pivotal role in their evolution. Historically, animal models have aided our understanding in the field, from early reproductive basic research to developing techniques like artificial insemination, multiple ovulation, and in vitro fertilization. The contemporary landscape of male fertility preservation encompasses techniques such as sperm cryopreservation, testicular sperm extraction, and intracytoplasmic sperm injection, among others. The relevance of animal models will undoubtedly bridge the gap between traditional methods and revolutionary next-generation reproductive techniques, fortifying our collective efforts in enhancing male fertility preservation strategies. While we possess extensive knowledge about spermatogenesis and its regulation, largely thanks to insights from animal models that paved the way for human infertility treatments, a pressing need remains to further understand specific infertility issues unique to humans. The primary aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive analysis of how animal models have influenced the development and refinement of advanced reproductive technologies for male fertility preservation, and to assess their future potential in bridging the gap between current practices and cutting-edge fertility techniques, particularly in addressing unique human male factor infertility.
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- Pedro M. Aponte
- Colegio de Ciencias Biológicas y Ambientales (COCIBA), Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ), Quito 170901, Ecuador
- Instituto de Investigaciones en Biomedicina “One-Health”, Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ), Campus Cumbayá, Quito 170901, Ecuador
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- Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Recursos Naturales, Carrera de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi (UTC), Latacunga 050150, Ecuador;
- Laboratorio de Biotecnología Animal, Departamento de Ciencia Animal, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad de Concepción (UdeC), Chillán 3780000, Chile
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- Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária (INIAV), 2005-048 Santarém, Portugal
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Yang H, Hu E, Matthews JL, Varga ZM, Tiersch TR. Is catalase an effective additive to alleviate oxidative stress during cryopreservation of zebrafish sperm at the repository level? Cryobiology 2022; 104:70-78. [PMID: 34728226 PMCID: PMC8923218 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2021.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The goal of this study was to investigate whether supplementation of cryoprotective medium with catalase (CAT), an antioxidation enzyme, is efficient for zebrafish sperm cryopreservation from the viewpoint of high-throughput genetic repository operations. Three cryoprotectants (10%, v/v), dimethylacetamide (DMA), dimethylformamide (DMF), and methanol were used. The objectives were to evaluate the effects of CAT on sperm motility, plasma membrane integrity, and concentration for: 1) fresh sperm at equilibration up to 60 min; 2) post-thaw sperm after cooling at 10, 20, and 40 °C/min), and 3) post-thaw fertilization and embryo survival rates. Catalase addition did not improve sperm motility, regardless of the cryoprotectants added. After 10-min exposure to DMA or methanol, membrane integrity was significantly decreased (70-75%) compared to controls. With catalase, sperm cells maintained membrane integrity and after 50 min equilibration, cell concentrations were maintained with CAT compared to cryoprotectant-only test groups. However, after cryopreservation and thawing, CAT did not affect the outcome of motility, membrane integrity, cell concentration, fertilization, or embryo survival assays. Analysis of cooling rates also indicated that CAT did not affect 3-hpf fertilization or 24-hpf survival rates. Overall, addition of CAT could provide some protection of sperm from oxidative stress before freezing, but not after thawing. We propose that decisions concerning routine use of CAT for repositories, especially those handling tens of thousands of frozen samples per year, would depend on whether efficient high-throughput operation, or specific research questions are programmatic goals.
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- Huiping Yang
- Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 32653
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- Primo Broodstock USA LLC, 3901 County Line Ditch Rd, Mims, Florida, 32754, USA
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- Zebrafish International Resource Center, 5274 University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon 97403, USA
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- Zebrafish International Resource Center, 5274 University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon 97403, USA
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- Aquatic Germplasm and Genetic Resources Center, School of Renewable Natural Resources, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70820, USA
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Palhares PC, Assis IDL, Machado GJ, de Freitas RMP, de Freitas MBD, Paula DAJ, Carneiro WF, Motta NC, Murgas LDS. Sperm characteristics, peroxidation lipid and antioxidant enzyme activity changes in milt of Brycon orbignyanus cryopreserved with melatonin in different freezing curves. Theriogenology 2021; 176:18-25. [PMID: 34564013 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2021.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The objective of this study was to evaluate extender supplemented with melatonin and freezing curves on the antioxidant enzyme activity, peroxidation lipid and sperm characteristics of cryopreserved Brycon orbignyanus milt. Males (n = 16) and females (n = 5) were hormonally induced with two doses (0.5 mg and 5.0 mg kg-1) of carp pituitary extract, and their gametes were collected by light abdominal massage. The fresh milt was diluted at a ratio of 1:4 (milt:extender) in the following solutions: (Control) 10% methyl glycol (MG) + 5% Beltsville thawing solution; (M1) Control + 1 mM melatonin; and (M2) Control + 2 mM melatonin. The freezing curves were C1 (automated freezer) and C2 (dry shipper for 24 h). After each curve was recorded, the straws were transferred to a liquid nitrogen container until the analyses were performed. The samples were thawed in a water bath (60 °C, 8 s) and evaluated using the Sperm Class Analyzer software for the parameters total motility, progressive motility, curvilinear velocity, straight line velocity, mean displacement velocity, straightness, and linearity. The following were also measured: motility time, vitality, morphology, oxidative stress (lipid peroxidation, activity of catalase and superoxide dismutase, quantification of nitric oxide), and fertilization and hatching rates. The data were analyzed within R by one-way analysis of variance and Tukey's test for comparison of means (p < 0.05). A significant difference (p < 0.05) was observed between the solutions in vitality, morphology, motility, and fertilization rate, the solutions with melatonin having the best values. Total motility, progressive motility, and motility time were significantly different. Among oxidative stress markers, only lipid peroxidation and superoxide dismutase activity showed an effect of the curve × solution interaction (p < 0.05), the solutions with melatonin yielding the lowest values. The fertilization and hatching rates were also higher under the melatonin treatments, regardless of the curve. Melatonin 2 mM and slow curve are indicated for the cryopreservation of fish species sperm as it led to the slowest detrimental spermatozoa effects and better fertilization and hatching rates.
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- Priscila C Palhares
- Department of Animal Science, Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Southeast Minas Gerais, Rio Pomba, MG, Brazil.
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Lavras, Lavras, MG, Brazil.
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Lavras, Lavras, MG, Brazil.
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Lavras, Lavras, MG, Brazil.
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Lavras, Lavras, MG, Brazil.
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- Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Lavras, Lavras, MG, Brazil.
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Lavras, Lavras, MG, Brazil.
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