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Bucak MN, Keskin N, Bodu M, Bülbül B, Kırbaş M, Öztürk AE, Frootan F, İli P, Özkan H, Başpınar N, Dursun Ş. Combination of trehalose and low boron in presence of decreased glycerol improves post-thawed ram sperm parameters: A model study in boron research. Andrology 2021; 10:585-594. [PMID: 34779585 DOI: 10.1111/andr.13130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Revised: 10/20/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sperm cryopreservation has been widely used in the field of reproductive biotechnology. It applies to certain males of economic and scientific values, including livestock breeds or endangered animal species. The development of a semen extender with a low cryoprotectant concentration and an appropriate amount of trehalose and boron can prevent the deterioration of sperm parameters. OBJECTIVE The main goal of this study is to establish a suitable ram extender model, by examining different combinations of high (5%) and low (3%) glycerol concentrations (to reduce its toxic effects on sperm freezing), a fixed amount of trehalose and an increased dose of boron to prevent the deterioration of sperm parameters, and investigate the levels of gene expressions. MATERIALS AND METHODS The Merino ram ejaculates were collected. The collected ejaculates providing the defined criteria were pooled. The pooled ejaculates were divided into eight aliquots and diluted with the Tris extender including different combinations of glycerol (5% and 3%) and boron (0.25, 0.5, and 1 mm) concentrations and a fixed amount of trehalose, then frozen. After freeze-thawing process, sperm motility, mitochondrial membrane activity, plasma membrane integrity, acrosomal membrane integrity, DNA damage (single cell gel electrophoresis (COMET) and TUNEL assays) as well as NAD(P)H quinone oxyreductase (NQO1), glutamate-cycteine ligase (GCLC), and glutathione S-transferase (GSTP1) for molecular mechanisms of sperm cell response to oxidative stress were assessed for different extender groups following freeze-thawing process: 5% glycerol + 0 mm boron (G5B0.00), 5% glycerol + 0.25 mm boron (G5B0.25), 5% glycerol + 0.5 mm boron (G5B0.50), 5% glycerol + 1 mm boron (G5B1.00), 3% glycerol + 0 mm boron (G3B.00), 3% glycerol + 0.25 mm boron (G3B0.25), 3% glycerol + 0.5 mm boron (G3B0.50), and 3% glycerol + 1 mm boron (G3B1.00). RESULTS G3B0.25 presented higher percentages of subjective motility, mitochondrial activity, and viability of spermatozoa comparing with G5B0.00 and groups with boron. Supplementation of 0.25 mm boron with and without trehalose (G3B0.25 and G5B0.25) showed higher acrosome integrity, compared with G5B0.00, G5B1.00, G3B0.50, and G3B1.00. For TUNEL analysis, G3B1.00 showed the highest DNA integrity among the experimental groups which was statistically significant only with G5B0.50 (p < 0.05). The mRNA levels of NQO1 were significantly decreased in G5B1.00, G3B0.50, and G3B1.00, when compared to G5B0.00. In comparison with G5B0.00, supplementation of 1 mm boron with and without trehalose had significantly lower expression of GCLC. The level of GSTP1 gene was significantly lower (approximately threefold) in G3B1.00, compared to G5B0.00 (p < 0.05). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION It can be assumed that the increase of the boron concentration in the extender may have important adverse effects on sperm parameters and antioxidant gene expression after thawing. The results obtained from this study will help to understand the toxicity limits of boron and eliminate the toxicity of glycerol in studies of gametes and tissue freezing. Therefore, it can be concluded that the use of sufficient boron can decrease cryodamages of cryopreservation of mammalian spermatozoa as well tissue engineering.
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- Mustafa Numan Bucak
- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Selçuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Selçuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir, 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 Sciences, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- National Institute of Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology (NIGEB), Tehran, Iran
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- Denizli Vocational School of Health Services, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
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- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Aksaray University, Aksaray, Turkey
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Neculai-Valeanu AS, Ariton AM. Game-Changing Approaches in Sperm Sex-Sorting: Microfluidics and Nanotechnology. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11041182. [PMID: 33924241 PMCID: PMC8074747 DOI: 10.3390/ani11041182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Revised: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Sexing of sperm cells, including the capacity to preselect the sex of offspring prior to reproduction, has been a major target of reproductive biotechnology for a very long time. The advances in molecular biology, biophysics, and computer science over the past few decades, as well as the groundbreaking new methods introduced by scientists, have contributed to some major breakthroughs in a variety of branches of medicine. In particular, assisted reproduction is one of the areas in which emerging technologies such as nanotechnology and microfluidics may enhance the fertility potential of samples of sex-sorted semen, thus improving the reproductive management of farm animals and conservation programs. In human medicine, embryo sex-selection using in vitro fertilization (IVF) and preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) is accepted only for medical reasons. Using sex-sorting before IVF would enable specialists to prevent sex-linked genetic diseases and prevent the discharge of embryos which are not suitable for transfer due to their sex. Abstract The utilization of sex-sorted sperm for artificial insemination and in-vitro fertilization is considered a valuable tool for improving production efficiency and optimizing reproductive management in farm animals, subsequently ensuring sufficient food resource for the growing human population. Despite the fact that sperm sex-sorting is one of the most intense studied technologies and notable progress have been made in the past three decades to optimize it, the conception rates when using sex-sorted semen are still under expectations. Assisted reproduction programs may benefit from the use of emergent nano and microfluidic-based technologies. This article addresses the currently used methods for sperm sex-sorting, as well as the emerging ones, based on nanotechnology and microfluidics emphasizing on their practical and economic applicability.
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- Andra-Sabina Neculai-Valeanu
- Research and Development Station for Cattle Breeding Dancu, 707252 Iasi, Romania;
- Department of Fundamental Sciences in Animal Husbandry, Faculty of Food and Animal Sciences, University of Applied Life Sciences and Environment “Ion Ionescu de la Brad”, 700490 Iasi, Romania
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- Research and Development Station for Cattle Breeding Dancu, 707252 Iasi, Romania;
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Bucak MN, Akalın PP, Keskin N, Bodu M, Öztürk AE, İli P, Özkan H, Topraggaleh TR, Arslan HO, Başpınar N, Dursun Ş. Combination of fetuin and trehalose in presence of low glycerol has beneficial effects on freeze-thawed ram spermatozoa. Andrology 2021; 9:1000-1009. [PMID: 33438325 DOI: 10.1111/andr.12974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2020] [Revised: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Freeze-thawing process negatively affects ram spermatozoa in terms of sperm quality, DNA integrity and antioxidant defence system. Thus, antioxidant supplementation of spermatozoa during freeze-thawing is suggested to improve sperm parameters. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to determine the effects of fetuin and trehalose added into ram semen extender on sperm parameters, antioxidant parameters, antioxidant-related gene expressions and DNA integrity during the freeze-thawing process, in low glycerol concentration. METHODS Semen samples collected from six mature rams were pooled and splitted into equal aliquots and diluted with a tris-based extender containing different concentrations of glycerol (G5; %5 and G3; %3), fetuin (F; 2.5, 5 and 15 mg/mL) and trehalose (60 mm) as eight groups (G5F0, G5F2.5, G5F5, G5F15, G3F0, G3F2.5, G3F5 and G3F15). RESULTS G3F5 group resulted in the highest motility, mitochondrial activity and viability and the lowest DNA fragmentation and DNA damage (p < 0.05). Also, G3F0 displayed considerably more cryoprotective effect compared with G5F0 group (p < 0.05) in terms of motility, mitochondrial activity and viability rates. Lipid peroxidation levels decreased in G5F5 group compared with G5F0 group (p < 0.05). The levels of total glutathione increased in G3F2.5 group (p < 0.05) in comparison with the G5F0 group. NQO1 gene levels were upregulated approximately twofold in G5F5, G5F15, G3F2.5, G3F5 and G3F15 groups compared with G5F0 group (p < 0.05). The levels of GCLC gene were approximately twofold higher in G3F0, G3F2.5, G3F5 and G3F15 groups compared with G5F0 group (p < 0.05). GSTP1 gene levels were significantly higher with different levels in all treatment groups except for G5F2.5 and G3F0 groups in comparison with G5F0 group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Co-supplementation of tris-based extender having low glycerol (3%) with trehalose and fetuin to enhance the quality of ram spermatozoa after freeze-thawing process is recommended.
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- Mustafa Numan Bucak
- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Services and Techniques, Denizli Vocational School of Health Services, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
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- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Hatay, Turkey
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Republic of Turkey Ministry of Agriculture and Foresty International Center For Livestock Reseach And Training, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Aksaray University, Aksaray, Turkey
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Ortiz I, Dorado J, Acha D, Gálvez MJ, Urbano M, Hidalgo M. Colloid single-layer centrifugation improves post-thaw donkey (Equus asinus) sperm quality and is related to ejaculate freezability. Reprod Fertil Dev 2015; 27:332-40. [PMID: 25482321 DOI: 10.1071/rd13246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2013] [Accepted: 10/17/2013] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to determine whether colloid single-layer centrifugation (SLC) improves post-thaw donkey sperm quality and if this potential enhancement is related to ejaculate freezability. Semen from Andalusian donkeys was frozen following a standard protocol. SLC was performed on frozen-thawed semen and post-thaw sperm parameters were compared with uncentrifuged samples. Sperm quality was estimated by integrating in a single value sperm motility (assessed by computer-assisted sperm analysis), morphology and viability (evaluated under brightfield or fluorescence microscopy). Sperm freezability was calculated as the relationship between sperm quality obtained before freezing and after thawing. Ejaculates were classified into low, medium and high freezability groups using the 25th and 75th percentiles as thresholds. All sperm parameters were significantly (P<0.01) higher in SLC-selected samples in comparison to uncentrifuged frozen-thawed semen and several kinematic parameters were even higher than those obtained in fresh semen. The increment of sperm parameters after SLC selection was correlated with ejaculate freezability, obtaining the highest values after SLC in semen samples with low freezability. We concluded that, based on the sperm-quality parameters evaluated, SLC can be a suitable procedure to improve post-thaw sperm quality of cryopreserved donkey semen, in particular for those ejaculates with low freezability.
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- I Ortiz
- Animal Reproduction Group, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, University of Cordoba, 14071 Córdoba, Spain
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- Animal Reproduction Group, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, University of Cordoba, 14071 Córdoba, Spain
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- Animal Reproduction Group, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, University of Cordoba, 14071 Córdoba, Spain
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- Animal Reproduction Group, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, University of Cordoba, 14071 Córdoba, Spain
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- Animal Reproduction Group, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, University of Cordoba, 14071 Córdoba, Spain
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- Animal Reproduction Group, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, University of Cordoba, 14071 Córdoba, Spain
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Sá Filho M, Mendanha M, Sala R, Carvalho F, Guimarães L, Baruselli P. Use of sex-sorted sperm in lactating dairy cows upon estrus detection or following timed artificial insemination. Anim Reprod Sci 2013; 143:19-23. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2013.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2013] [Revised: 10/21/2013] [Accepted: 10/27/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Alvarez-Rodríguez M, Alvarez M, López-Urueña E, Martínez-Rodriguez C, Borragan S, Anel-López L, de Paz P, Anel L. Brown bear sperm double freezing: Effect of elapsed time and use of PureSperm® gradient between freeze–thaw cycles. Cryobiology 2013; 67:339-46. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2013.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2013] [Revised: 09/06/2013] [Accepted: 10/04/2013] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Use of single-layer centrifugation with Androcoll-C to enhance sperm quality in frozen-thawed dog semen. Theriogenology 2013; 80:955-62. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2013.07.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2013] [Revised: 07/12/2013] [Accepted: 07/16/2013] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Dorado J, Alcaraz L, Gálvez M, Acha D, Ortiz I, Urbano M, Hidalgo M. Single-layer centrifugation through PureSperm® 80 selects improved quality spermatozoa from frozen-thawed dog semen. Anim Reprod Sci 2013; 140:232-40. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2013.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2013] [Revised: 06/16/2013] [Accepted: 06/27/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Bathgate R, Mace N, Heasman K, Evans G, Maxwell WMC, de Graaf SP. Birth of kids after artificial insemination with sex-sorted, frozen-thawed goat spermatozoa. Reprod Domest Anim 2013; 48:893-8. [PMID: 23701168 DOI: 10.1111/rda.12182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2013] [Accepted: 04/15/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Successful sex-sorting of goat spermatozoa and subsequent birth of pre-sexed kids have yet to be reported. As such, a series of experiments were conducted to develop protocols for sperm-sorting (using a modified flow cytometer, MoFlo SX(®) ) and cryopreservation of goat spermatozoa. Saanen goat spermatozoa (n = 2 males) were (i) collected into Salamon's or Tris catch media post-sorting and (ii) frozen in Tris-citrate-glucose media supplemented with 5, 10 or 20% egg yolk in (iii) 0.25 ml pellets on dry ice or 0.25 ml straws in a controlled-rate freezer. Post-sort and post-thaw sperm quality were assessed by motility (CASA), viability and acrosome integrity (PI/FITC-PNA). Sex-sorted goat spermatozoa frozen in pellets displayed significantly higher post-thaw motility and viability than spermatozoa frozen in straws. Catch media and differing egg yolk concentration had no effect on the sperm parameters tested. The in vitro and in vivo fertility of sex-sorted goat spermatozoa produced with this optimum protocol were then tested by means of a heterologous ova binding assay and intrauterine artificial insemination of Saanen goat does, respectively. Sex-sorted goat spermatozoa bound to sheep ova zona pellucidae in similar numbers (p > 0.05) to non-sorted goat spermatozoa, non-sorted ram spermatozoa and sex-sorted ram spermatozoa. Following intrauterine artificial insemination with sex-sorted spermatozoa, 38% (5/13) of does kidded with 83% (3/5) of kids being of the expected sex. Does inseminated with non-sorted spermatozoa achieved a 50% (3/6) kidding rate and a sex ratio of 3 : 1 (F : M). This study demonstrates for the first time that goat spermatozoa can be sex-sorted by flow cytometry, successfully frozen and used to produce pre-sexed kids.
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- R Bathgate
- Faculty of Veterinary Science, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Rath D, Barcikowski S, de Graaf S, Garrels W, Grossfeld R, Klein S, Knabe W, Knorr C, Kues W, Meyer H, Michl J, Moench-Tegeder G, Rehbock C, Taylor U, Washausen S. Sex selection of sperm in farm animals: status report and developmental prospects. Reproduction 2013; 145:R15-30. [DOI: 10.1530/rep-12-0151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Pre-selection of spermatozoa based on the relative DNA difference between X- and Y-chromosome bearing populations by flow cytometry is an established method that has been introduced into commercial cattle production. Although several important improvements have increased the sort efficiency, the fertilising ability of sexed spermatozoa based on offspring per insemination is still behind farmers' expectations. The main stress factors, especially on mitochondria, that reduce the lifespan of spermatozoa are described, and new technical as well as biological solutions to maintain the natural sperm integrity and to increase the sorting efficiency are discussed. Among these methods are the identification of Y-chromosome bearing spermatozoa by bi-functionalised gold nanoparticles and triplex hybridisationin vivoas well as new laser-controlled deflection system that replaces the deflection of spermatozoa in the electrostatic field. Additionally, as well as a new nonsurgical transfer system of spermatozoa into the oviduct of cows has been developed and allows a significant reduction of spermatozoa per transfer. Altogether, the improvements made in the recent years will allow a broader use of sex-sorted spermatozoa even in those species that require more cells than cows and sheep.
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Efficacy of four density gradient separation media to remove erythrocytes and nonviable sperm from canine semen. Theriogenology 2012; 77:39-45. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2011.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2010] [Revised: 06/06/2011] [Accepted: 07/01/2011] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Nicolas M, Alvarez M, Borragán S, Martinez-Pastor F, Chamorro CA, Alvarez-Rodriguez M, de Paz P, Anel L. Evaluation of the qualitative and quantitative effectiveness of three media of centrifugation (Maxifreeze, Cushion Fluid Equine, and PureSperm 100) in preparation of fresh or frozen-thawed brown bear spermatozoa. Theriogenology 2011; 77:1119-28. [PMID: 22154477 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2011.10.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2011] [Revised: 09/28/2011] [Accepted: 10/08/2011] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Centrifugation is a crucial procedure in sperm cryopreservation protocols of brown bear (Ursus arctos), because the semen must be processed to increase sperm concentration and/or clean urine-contaminated samples. The efficacy of three media for centrifugation (Maxifreeze [IMV technologies, L'Aigle, France], Cushion Fluid Equine (Minitübe, Tiefenbach, Germany), and PureSperm [Nidacon, Gothenburg, Sweden]) on the quality of bear spermatozoa was evaluated. In experiment one, two cushioned media used for protecting against mechanical stress during centrifugation were analyzed. In experiment two, a density gradient based on PureSperm was assessed in relation to the maximum retrieval and the quality of fresh spermatozoa, and the freezability of the spermatozoa selected in this density gradient was studied in experiment three. Finally, the selection of frozen-thawed sperm using PureSperm was analyzed in experiment four. Our results indicate that the use of dense isotonic cushion solutions (Maxifreeze, Cushion Fluid Equine) in centrifugation did not improve the quality of recovered spermatozoa compared with standard centrifugation. However, a density gradient prepared with PureSperm improved the quality of spermatozoa in fresh semen and frozen-thawed semen, but the spermatozoa selected from the fresh sample with this density gradient did not show a better resistance to freezing with this density gradient in comparison with the control sample.
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- M Nicolas
- ITRA-ULE, INDEGSAL, University of León, León, Spain
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Kjelland ME, González-Marín C, Gosálvez J, López-Fernández C, Lenz RW, Evans KM, Moreno JF. DNA fragmentation kinetics and postthaw motility of flow cytometric-sorted white-tailed deer sperm. J Anim Sci 2011; 89:3996-4006. [PMID: 21788426 DOI: 10.2527/jas.2011-4014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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This study examined DNA damage and postthaw motility of white-tailed deer sperm (n = 28) before and after sex selection and conventional sorting using MoFlo XDP SX flow cytometry. Semen samples from the same individuals were treated in 4 different ways: 1) chilled-extended sperm samples (without glycerol); 2) cryopreserved conventional samples, samples directly cryopreserved after the addition of extenders; 3) cryopreserved conventionally sorted samples, sorted samples to remove the dead sperm subpopulation; and 4) cryopreserved sex-sorted samples; sorted samples to remove the dead sperm subpopulation and separation of X- and Y-chromosome-bearing sperm. In all the cases (n = 6), conventional samples showed decreased postthaw motilities (43 ± 26%) when compared with X-sorted samples (59 ± 20%; P < 0.05) and Y-sorted samples (54 ± 20%; P > 0.05). The DNA fragmentation baseline was <5% for frozen-thawed conventional samples, but even less after sex sorting and conventional sorting: 2.4 and 1.7%, respectively. On the other hand, conventional samples showed greater (P < 0.05) DNA fragmentation than the sex-sorted sperm (n = 6) at 96 h (average of 4.8 ± 4.5% and 5.3 ± 4%, respectively). Conventionally sorted samples (n = 8) did not have greater (P > 0.05) DNA fragmentation when compared with the sex-sorted samples. Fragmentation of DNA on X-chromosome and Y-chromosome-bearing sorted sperm were not significantly different (n = 10, P > 0.05) after 96 h (2.6 ± 3.6% and 2.2 ± 0.5%, respectively). Future research should be implemented for examining the fertilizing potential of sex-sorted white-tailed deer sperm (e.g., AI fertility trials).
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Dorado J, Alcaráz L, Duarte N, Portero J, Acha D, Demyda S, Muñoz-Serrano A, Hidalgo M. Centrifugation on PureSperm® density-gradient improved quality of spermatozoa from frozen-thawed dog semen. Theriogenology 2011; 76:381-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2011.02.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2010] [Revised: 01/03/2011] [Accepted: 02/27/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Dorado J, Alcaráz L, Duarte N, Portero J, Acha D, Hidalgo M. Changes in the structures of motile sperm subpopulations in dog spermatozoa after both cryopreservation and centrifugation on PureSperm® gradient. Anim Reprod Sci 2011; 125:211-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2011.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2010] [Revised: 03/24/2011] [Accepted: 03/30/2011] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Pregnancy loss in heifers after artificial insemination with frozen-thawed, sex-sorted, re-frozen-thawed dairy bull sperm. Anim Reprod Sci 2010; 118:7-12. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2009.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2009] [Revised: 06/04/2009] [Accepted: 06/08/2009] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Underwood S, Bathgate R, Maxwell W, Evans G. In vitro characteristics of frozen-thawed, sex-sorted bull sperm after refreezing or incubation at 15 or 37 °C. Theriogenology 2009; 72:1001-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2009.06.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2009] [Revised: 06/10/2009] [Accepted: 06/17/2009] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Underwood SL, Bathgate R, Maxwell WMC, Evans G. Birth of offspring after artificial insemination of heifers with frozen-thawed, sex-sorted, re-frozen-thawed bull sperm. Anim Reprod Sci 2009; 118:171-5. [PMID: 19765921 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2009.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2009] [Revised: 08/12/2009] [Accepted: 08/17/2009] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
Two field trials were conducted to determine the fertilising capacity of (i) frozen-thawed, sex-sorted re-frozen-thawed (FSF) dairy bull sperm inseminated close to the time of ovulation, (ii) FSF sperm following large dose insemination, and frozen-thawed, sex-sorted (FS) sperm inseminated within 12h after sorting. In Trial 1, 24 heifers in synchronised oestrus were observed for standing heat over a 30-min period once every 3h. Upon observation of standing heat, the size of the pre-ovulatory follicle was tracked by ultrasound every 6h until ovulation was judged to be imminent. Heifers were inseminated with 4 x 10(6) X-bearing FSF or Control sperm within 6h of ovulation. Ovaries were scanned 6h after AI to ensure ovulation had occurred. All 24 heifers displayed standing oestrus and 20 of these subsequently ovulated. The mean length of standing oestrus was 16.8+/-0.4h and ovulation occurred 27.6+/-1.1h after the onset of standing heat from a pre-ovulatory follicle with a diameter of 16.1+/-0.3mm. All 12 heifers that received FSF sperm returned to oestrus<26d after AI. Of 8 heifers that received Control sperm, 6 (75%) were confirmed pregnant by ultrasound 7 wk after AI, confirming that the method of AI and herd fertility were sound. In Trial 2 the number of sperm inseminated and the effect of eliminating the post-sort cryopreservation step were investigated. Heifers (n=21) were synchronised for oestrus, and inseminated 24h after the onset of standing oestrus with 10 x 10(6) X-bearing FSF, 4 x 10(6) X-bearing FS, or 10 x 10(6) non-sorted frozen-thawed (Control) sperm. Heifers were observed for return to oestrus from 21d, and diagnosed for pregnancy 7 wk after AI. Of the 7 heifers that received FSF sperm, one was confirmed pregnant (14.3%) and delivered a female calf. Four heifers inseminated with control sperm became pregnant and calved, but no pregnancies were obtained using FS sperm. The birth of a calf following AI with FSF sperm demonstrates the potential of sorting from frozen-thawed semen, and with further work, may be a promising technique that will give producers access to sexed sperm from a greater range of bulls.
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