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Ebrahimi M, Dattena M, Luciano AM, Succu S, Gadau SD, Mara L, Chessa F, Berlinguer F. In vitro culture of sheep early-antral follicles: Milestones, challenges and future perspectives. Theriogenology 2024; 213:114-123. [PMID: 37839290 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2023.09.025] [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: 06/03/2023] [Revised: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
Abstract
Early antral follicles (EAFs) represent the transitional stage between pre-antral and antral follicles, containing oocytes that have completed most of their growth phase. Therefore, they offer an easily exploitable reserve for producing mature oocytes and preserving genetic resources, given their higher abundance compared to antral follicles (AFs) and shorter culture period than other pre-antral follicles (PAFs). Despite these advantages, the culture of EAFs remains challenging, and the success rates of in vitro embryo production (IVEP) from EAF-derived oocytes are still far below the standard achieved with fully grown oocytes in ruminant species. The difficulty is related to developing suitable in vitro culture systems tailored with nutrients, growth factors, and other signaling molecules to support oocyte growth. In this review, we focus on the in vitro development of sheep EAFs to provide an informative reference to current research progress. We also summarize the basic aspect of folliculogenesis in sheep and the main achievements and limitations of the current methods for EAF isolation, in vitro culture systems, and medium supplementation. Finally, we highlight future perspectives and challenges for improving EAF culture outcomes.
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- Mohammadreza Ebrahimi
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sassari, Via Vienna 2, Sassari, Italy; Department of Animal Science, Agricultural Research Agency of Sardinia, 07100, Sassari, Italy.
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- Department of Animal Science, Agricultural Research Agency of Sardinia, 07100, Sassari, Italy
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- Reproductive and Developmental Biology Laboratory, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, University of Milan, Via dell'Università, 6, 26900, Lodi, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sassari, Via Vienna 2, Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sassari, Via Vienna 2, Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Animal Science, Agricultural Research Agency of Sardinia, 07100, Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Animal Science, Agricultural Research Agency of Sardinia, 07100, Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sassari, Via Vienna 2, Sassari, Italy
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Aloe vera increases collagen fibres in extracellular matrix and mRNA expression of peroxiredoxin-6 in bovine ovarian cortical tissues cultured in vitro. ZYGOTE 2021; 30:365-372. [PMID: 34851249 DOI: 10.1017/s0967199421000824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Abstract
In vitro culture of ovarian tissue containing primordial follicles is an important tool to study the initiation of follicular populations and to develop efficient culture systems to support in vitro follicle growth. Considering that in vitro culture favours oxidative stress, it is very important to supplement culture medium with antioxidant substances such as Aloe vera extract. This study aims to evaluate the effects of different concentrations of Aloe vera on the distribution of collagen fibres in the extracellular matrix, follicular activation, development and survival in bovine ovarian cortical tissues cultured in vitro, as well as on expression of mRNAs for antioxidant enzymes [superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), peroxiredoxin 6 (PRDX6) and glutathione peroxidase 1 (GPX1)]. To this end, ovarian cortical tissues were cultured for 6 days in α-MEM alone or supplemented with different concentrations of Aloe vera extract (1.0, 5.0, 10.0 or 50.0%). After culture, fragments were fixed and processed histologically to evaluate follicular morphology and activation, as well as the extracellular matrix by staining with picrosirius red. The levels of mRNA for SOD, CAT, PRDX6 and GPX1 in cultured ovarian tissues were evaluated by real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Ovarian tissues cultured with 10.0 or 50.0% Aloe vera had higher percentages of collagen fibres than tissues cultured in control medium. A significant increase in developing follicles was observed in ovarian tissues cultured in α-MEM alone or supplemented with 10% Aloe vera when compared with fresh control or tissues cultured with 1.0% Aloe vera. Presence of Aloe vera did not influence the percentage of morphologically normal follicles when compared with control medium. Ovarian tissues cultured with 50.0% Aloe vera had higher percentages of morphologically normal follicles than those cultured with 10.0% Aloe vera. Furthermore, 10% Aloe vera significantly increased mRNA levels for PRDX6. In conclusion, 10.0% Aloe vera improves extracellular matrix distribution in cultured tissues and increases the expression of mRNA for PRDX6 after 6 days in vitro.
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Cadoret V, Jarrier-Gaillard P, Papillier P, Monniaux D, Guérif F, Dalbies-Tran R. Leukaemia inhibitory factor modulates the differentiation of granulosa cells during sheep in vitro preantral to antral follicle development and improves oocyte meiotic competence. Mol Hum Reprod 2021; 27:6355046. [PMID: 34411256 DOI: 10.1093/molehr/gaab051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Revised: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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In vitro follicle development from cryopreserved ovarian tissue could become an invaluable assisted reproduction technology for women with early ovarian failure. The challenge lies in producing, from small follicles present in the ovarian cortex, high-quality mature oocytes able to sustain embryo development. In vivo, an optimal combination of hormones and other factors coordinates the development of follicles and their enclosed oocyte. We have investigated the effect of the leukaemia inhibitory factor (LIF) cytokine, alone or in combination with FSH, on sheep in vitro follicle development from the preantral stage onwards. LIF did not alter follicle growth or antrum formation, but it modulated the differentiation of granulosa cells, as revealed by decreased production of anti-Müllerian hormone and abolished FSH-induced stimulation of oestradiol secretion. This modulatory role was also reflected in the abundance of mRNA from 35 genes, analysed by reverse-transcription coupled to microfluidic quantitative PCR. LIF stimulated or at least maintained the expression of genes involved in the dialogue between the oocyte and granulosa cells, through gap junctions (GJA4 encoding connexin 37) or paracrine signalling (Bone morphogenetic protein 15, KIT ligand and their receptors). Finally, the presence of both LIF and FSH during follicle growth strongly improved oocyte meiotic competence: most oocytes (56%) underwent subsequent nuclear maturation, a significant increase compared with their counterparts from follicles of similar size (550-900 µm) cultured with FSH only (28%) or developed in vivo (9%). Their ability to sustain embryo development remains to be evaluated. Combined supplementation with FSH and LIF certainly merits investigation with human follicles.
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- V Cadoret
- CNRS, IFCE, INRAE, Université de Tours, PRC, Nouzilly, France.,CHRU de Tours, Service de Médecine et Biologie de la Reproduction-CECOS, Tours, France
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- CNRS, IFCE, INRAE, Université de Tours, PRC, Nouzilly, France
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- CNRS, IFCE, INRAE, Université de Tours, PRC, Nouzilly, France
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- CNRS, IFCE, INRAE, Université de Tours, PRC, Nouzilly, France.,CHRU de Tours, Service de Médecine et Biologie de la Reproduction-CECOS, Tours, France
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- CNRS, IFCE, INRAE, Université de Tours, PRC, Nouzilly, France
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Bezerra FTG, Lima FEO, Paulino LRFM, Silva BR, Silva AWB, Souza ALP, van den Hurk R, Silva JRV. In vitro culture of secondary follicles and prematuration of cumulus-oocyte complexes from antral follicles increase the levels of maturation-related transcripts in bovine oocytes. Mol Reprod Dev 2019; 86:1874-1886. [PMID: 31621988 DOI: 10.1002/mrd.23284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2019] [Accepted: 10/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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This study evaluates the levels of messenger RNA (mRNA) for eIF4E, PARN, H1FOO, cMOS, GDF9, and CCNB1 in oocytes from secondary and antral follicles at different stages of development. The effects of in vitro culture, in vitro prematuration, and in vitro maturation on the expression of these genes on oocytes were also analyzed. The results showed that mRNA levels for H1FOO, GDF9, and PARN were higher in oocytes from small, medium, and large antral follicles, respectively, than those seen in secondary follicles. Oocytes from small, medium, and large antral follicles had higher levels of CCNB1 than oocytes from secondary follicles. Oocytes from cultured secondary follicles had higher levels of GDF9, CMOS, PARN, eIF4E, CCNB1, and H1FOO than before culture. Prematured oocytes from small antral follicles had higher levels of mRNA for GDF9, PARN, and eIF4E than before culture. In addition, higher levels of cMOS and H1FOO were identified in prematured oocytes from medium antral follicles. In conclusion, follicular growth is associated with an increase in the expression of H1FOO, GDF9, CCNB1, and PARN. The culture of secondary follicles, prematuration, and maturation of oocytes from antral follicles increase the expression of eIF4E, PARN, H1FOO, cMOS, GDF9, and CCNB1.
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- Francisco Taiã G Bezerra
- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Physiology of Reproduction (LABIREP), Federal University of Ceara, Sobral-CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Physiology of Reproduction (LABIREP), Federal University of Ceara, Sobral-CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Physiology of Reproduction (LABIREP), Federal University of Ceara, Sobral-CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Physiology of Reproduction (LABIREP), Federal University of Ceara, Sobral-CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Physiology of Reproduction (LABIREP), Federal University of Ceara, Sobral-CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Physiology of Reproduction (LABIREP), Federal University of Ceara, Sobral-CE, Brazil
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- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Physiology of Reproduction (LABIREP), Federal University of Ceara, Sobral-CE, Brazil
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Supplementation of in vitro culture medium with FSH to grow follicles and mature oocytes can be replaced by extracts of Justicia insularis. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0208760. [PMID: 30532263 PMCID: PMC6286020 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0208760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2018] [Accepted: 11/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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The present study evaluated the effect of supplementing in vitro culture medium with J. insularis compared to FSH on isolated secondary follicles and in vitro maturation of oocytes from those follicles. Secondary follicles were isolated from sheep ovaries and individually cultured for 18 days in α-MEM+ (Control), α-MEM+ supplemented with 100 ng/mL recombinant bovine follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) or with 0.3, 1.25, or 2.5 mg/mL of J. insularis extract (JI0.3, JI1.25, and JI2.5, respectively). Culture medium collected every 2 days was used to measure ROS levels. At the end of the culture period, cumulus oocytes complex (COCs) were collected and matured in vitro. Follicular walls were used for mRNA quantitation. JI0.3 led to a higher (P < 0.05) percentages of intact follicles than other groups after 18 days of culture. While follicular diameter remained unchanged from Day 6 onwards with JI0.3 and FSH, percentages of antral cavity formation were higher (P < 0.05) with JI0.3 at Day 6 than in all other treatments. No differences were observed between controls and treatment groups regarding ROS levels and mRNA expression of genes. Viability of resulting oocytes was higher (P < 0.05) in JI0.3 compared to FSH. Interestingly, in control experiment, supplementation of maturation medium with JI0.3 led to higher (P < 0.05) percentages of metaphase II compared to controls. Although more validations will be needed, it seems that this natural extract could be used as a cheap and easily available alternative to commercial FSH.
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Rajabi Z, Khokhar Z, Yazdekhasti H. The Growth of Preantral Follicles and the Impact of Different Supplementations and Circumstances: A Review Study with Focus on Bovine and Human Preantral Follicles. Cell Reprogram 2018; 20:164-177. [PMID: 29782184 DOI: 10.1089/cell.2017.0068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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One of the most important concerns cancer survivors face is fertility. Current treatment modalities often result in damage to the reproductive system. Different options have been proposed to preserve the fertility of affected women, and many attempts have been made to improve their chance of childbearing after therapy. Cryopreservation of ovarian tissue and follicles before the onset of cancer treatment and then either transplantation of ovarian tissue or culture of ovarian tissue and individual follicles in vitro is a commonly cited approach. Extensive research is being done to design an optimal condition for the culture of ovarian follicles. Improving follicle culture systems by understanding their actual growth needs might be a crucial step toward fertility preservation in cancer patients. This review article will try to provide a summary of the role of different factors and conditions on growth of human and bovine preantral follicles in vitro.
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- Zahra Rajabi
- 1 Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran, Iran .,2 Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia , Charlottesville, Virginia
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- 3 Department of Cell Biology, University of Virginia , Charlottesville, Virginia
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- 4 Center for Research in Contraception and Reproductive Health, University of Virginia , Charlottesville, Virginia.,5 Center for Membrane & Cell Physiology, Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics, University of Virginia , Charlottesville, Virginia
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Cadenas J, Maside C, Ferreira A, Vieira L, Leiva-Revilla J, Paes V, Alves B, Brandão F, Rodrigues A, Wheeler M, Figueiredo J. Relationship between follicular dynamics and oocyte maturation during in vitro culture as a non-invasive sign of caprine oocyte meiotic competence. Theriogenology 2018; 107:95-103. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2017.10.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2017] [Revised: 09/29/2017] [Accepted: 10/29/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Yamochi T, Hashimoto S, Yamanaka M, Nakaoka Y, Morimoto Y. Optimum culture duration for growing oocytes to attain meiotic and fertilization competence. J Reprod Dev 2017; 63:591-595. [PMID: 29021500 PMCID: PMC5735270 DOI: 10.1262/jrd.2017-110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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To determine the optimum culture duration for porcine growing oocytes (GOs) to attain maturation competence, we examined the meiotic competence, chromatin configuration, and fertilization ability of porcine oocytes
obtained from early antral follicles and cultured for 10–16 days. The survival rate of oocytes after 10 days of culture (62.8%) was similar to that of oocytes after 12 days of culture (55%) and significantly higher than
that of oocytes cultured for 14 and 16 days (52.9 and 24.3%, respectively). No significant difference was observed in the diameter of ooplasm from oocytes cultured for different durations (117.4–118.3 μm). The maturation
rates of surviving oocytes after 10 and 16 days of culture (38.3 and 22.7%, respectively) were significantly lower than those of oocytes cultured for 12 and 14 days, and their in vivo counterparts
(52.8–62.4%). The number of oocytes with surrounded-nucleolus chromatin was significantly lower in the 10-day culture group (78.4%) as compared with 14-day culture and in vivo counterpart groups (93.6
and 95.1%, respectively). After in vitro maturation and intracytoplasmic sperm injection, no significant difference was observed in the rate of fertilization among oocytes cultured for 12 and 14 days,
and their in vivo counterparts (40.5–47.2%). Thus, porcine GOs required at least 12 days to acquire meiotic and fertilization competence, and the culture duration to maximize the number of mature oocytes
ranged from 12 to 14 days.
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- IVF Namba Clinic, Osaka 550-0015, Japan.,HORAC Grand Front Osaka Clinic, Osaka 530-0011, Japan
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Lima LF, Rocha RMP, Duarte ABG, Brito IR, Silva GM, Rodrigues GQ, Nunes-Pinheiro DCS, Sales AD, Moura AA, Wheeler MB, Rodrigues APR, Campello CC, Figueiredo JR. Unexpected effect of the vehicle (grain ethanol) of homeopathic FSH on the in vitro survival and development of isolated ovine preantral follicles. Microsc Res Tech 2017; 80:406-418. [PMID: 27921341 DOI: 10.1002/jemt.22810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2016] [Revised: 09/20/2016] [Accepted: 11/08/2016] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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The aims of this study were to investigate the effects of medium replacement system (experiment I) and of FSH presentations (homeopathic - FSH 6cH and allopathic FSH - rFSH; experiment II) on the in vitro development, hormone production and gene expression of isolated ovine preantral follicles cultured for 6 days. In experiment I, secondary follicles were cultured in the α-MEM+ supplemented with FSH 6cH (0.05 fg/ml) or recombinant bovine FSH (100 ng/ml) without/with daily medium addition. The homeopathic FSH treatments with/without medium addition improved (p < .05) follicular development compared to rFSH100 treatment without addition. FSH 6cH with addition showed the highest (p < .05) estradiol production. To verify whether the effects of homeopathic FSH were not due to its vehicle, experiment II was performed. The α-MEM+ was supplemented or not with alcohol (0.2% grain ethanol, v/v), FSH 6cH or rFSH100 with daily medium addition. Surprisingly, we found that all treatments improved follicular development compared to the α-MEM+ (p < .05). Moreover, homeopathic FSH was similar to the other treatments including its vehicle. In conclusion, its vehicle (ethanol) causes the effect of homeopathic FSH on in vitro development of isolated ovine preantral follicles.
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- Lartiza F Lima
- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles Department of Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceara, Itaperi Campus, Fortaleza, CE, 60740-903, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles Department of Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceara, Itaperi Campus, Fortaleza, CE, 60740-903, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles Department of Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceara, Itaperi Campus, Fortaleza, CE, 60740-903, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles Department of Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceara, Itaperi Campus, Fortaleza, CE, 60740-903, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles Department of Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceara, Itaperi Campus, Fortaleza, CE, 60740-903, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles Department of Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceara, Itaperi Campus, Fortaleza, CE, 60740-903, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles Department of Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceara, Itaperi Campus, Fortaleza, CE, 60740-903, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles Department of Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceara, Itaperi Campus, Fortaleza, CE, 60740-903, Brazil
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- Group of Research in Biology of Reproduction - Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles Department of Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceara, Itaperi Campus, Fortaleza, CE, 60740-903, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles Department of Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceara, Itaperi Campus, Fortaleza, CE, 60740-903, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles Department of Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceara, Itaperi Campus, Fortaleza, CE, 60740-903, Brazil
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FSH supplementation to culture medium is beneficial for activation and survival of preantral follicles enclosed in equine ovarian tissue. Theriogenology 2016; 85:1106-12. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2015.11.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2015] [Revised: 10/15/2015] [Accepted: 11/24/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Sales A, Duarte A, Rodrigues G, Lima L, Silva G, Carvalho A, Brito I, da Maranguape R, Lobo C, Aragão J, Moura A, Figueiredo J, Rodrigues A. Steady-state level of messenger RNA and immunolocalization of aquaporins 3, 7, and 9 during in vitro growth of ovine preantral follicles. Theriogenology 2015; 84:1-10. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2015.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2014] [Revised: 12/03/2014] [Accepted: 01/06/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Amburana cearensis leaf extract maintains survival and promotes in vitro development of ovine secondary follicles. ZYGOTE 2015; 24:277-85. [PMID: 26083197 DOI: 10.1017/s0967199415000179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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The antioxidant properties of Amburana cearensis extract may be a useful substitute for standard cell culture medium. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of this extract, with or without supplementation, on in vitro survival and development of sheep isolated secondary follicles. After collection of the ovaries, secondary follicles were isolated and cultured for 18 days in α-MEM+ supplemented with bovine serum albumin, insulin, transferrin, selenium, glutamine, hypoxanthine and ascorbic acid (control medium) or into medium composed of different concentrations of A. cearensis extract without supplements (Amb 0.1; 0.2 or 0.4 mg/ml) or A. cearensis extract supplemented with the same substances described above for α-MEM+ supplementation. The A. cearensis supplemented medium was named Amb 0.1+; 0.2+ or 0.4+ mg/ml. There were more morphologically normal follicles in Amb 0.1 or Amb 0.4 mg/ml than in the control medium (α-MEM+) after 18 days of culture. Moreover, the percentage of antrum formation was significantly higher in Amb 0.1 or Amb 0.2 mg/ml than in α-MEM+ and Amb 0.1+ mg/ml, and similar to the other treatments. All A. cearensis extract media induced a progressive and significant increase in follicular diameter throughout the culture period. In conclusion, this study showed that 0.1 mg/ml of this extract, without supplementation, maintains follicular survival and promotes the development of ovine isolated secondary follicles in vitro. This extract can be an alternative culture medium for preantral follicle development.
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Santos LP, Barros VRP, Cavalcante AYP, Menezes VG, Macedo TJS, Santos JMS, Araújo VR, Queiroz MAA, Matos MHT. Protein Localization of Epidermal Growth Factor in Sheep Ovaries and Improvement of Follicle Survival and Antrum FormationIn Vitro. Reprod Domest Anim 2014; 49:783-9. [DOI: 10.1111/rda.12369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2014] [Accepted: 06/04/2014] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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- LP Santos
- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development; Federal University of San Francisco Valley; Petrolina PE Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development; Federal University of San Francisco Valley; Petrolina PE Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development; Federal University of San Francisco Valley; Petrolina PE Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development; Federal University of San Francisco Valley; Petrolina PE Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development; Federal University of San Francisco Valley; Petrolina PE Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development; Federal University of San Francisco Valley; Petrolina PE Brazil
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- LAMOFOPA; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; State University of Ceara; Fortaleza CE Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bromatology and Animal Nutrition; Federal University of San Francisco Valley; Petrolina PE Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development; Federal University of San Francisco Valley; Petrolina PE Brazil
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Santos JMS, Menezes VG, Barberino RS, Macedo TJS, Lins TLB, Gouveia BB, Barros VRP, Santos LP, Gonçalves RJS, Matos MHT. Immunohistochemical localization of fibroblast growth factor-2 in the sheep ovary and its effects on pre-antral follicle apoptosis and development in vitro. Reprod Domest Anim 2014; 49:522-8. [PMID: 24750547 DOI: 10.1111/rda.12322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2013] [Accepted: 03/23/2014] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
Abstract
Studies with sheep are important to improve our knowledge about the factors that control folliculogenesis in mammals and to explore possible physiological differences among species. The aims of this study were to characterize FGF-2 protein expression in ovine ovaries and to verify the effect of FGF-2 on the morphology, apoptosis and growth of ovine pre-antral follicles cultured in vitro. After collection, one fragment of ovarian tissue was fixed for histological analysis and TUNEL analysis (fresh control). The remaining fragments were cultured for 7 days in control medium (α-MEM(+) ) alone or supplemented with FGF-2 at different concentrations (1, 10, 50, 100 or 200 ng/ml). After culturing, ovarian tissue was destined to histology and TUNEL analysis, and oocyte and follicle diameters were measured. The immunostaining for FGF-2 was observed in oocytes from primordial, primary and secondary follicles, as well as in granulosa cells of secondary and antral follicles. The percentage of normal follicles was similar among control medium, 1 and 10 ng/ml FGF-2, and significantly higher than those observed in 50, 100 or 200 ng/ml FGF-2. A significant increase in follicle diameter was observed when tissues were cultured in 10, 50, 100 or 200 ng/ml FGF-2 compared with the fresh control and the other treatments. Similar results were observed for oocyte diameter in tissues cultured with 50, 100 or 200 ng/ml FGF-2 (p < 0.05). However, the percentage of apoptotic cells only decreased (p < 0.05) in ovarian tissues cultured in 1 or 10 ng/ml FGF-2 compared with the control medium and other FGF-2 treatments. In conclusion, this study demonstrated the presence of FGF-2 in ovine ovaries. Furthermore, 10 ng/ml FGF-2 inhibits apoptosis and promotes ovine follicle growth. As the sheep ovary is more similar to that of humans, the culture system demonstrated in this work seems to be an appropriate tool for studies towards human folliculogenesis.
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- J M S Santos
- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of San Francisco Valley, Petrolina, PE, Brazil
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Faustino L, Lima I, Carvalho A, Silva C, Castro S, Lobo C, Lucci C, Campello C, Figueiredo J, Rodrigues A. Interaction between keratinocyte growth factor-1 and kit ligand on the goat preantral follicles cultured in vitro. Small Rumin Res 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2013.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Effects of thyroxin (T4) and activin A on in vitro growth of preantral follicles in domestic cats. Theriogenology 2013; 79:824-32. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2012.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2012] [Revised: 12/25/2012] [Accepted: 12/27/2012] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Gupta PSP, Nandi S. Isolation and culture of preantral follicles for retrieving oocytes for the embryo production: present status in domestic animals. Reprod Domest Anim 2011; 47:513-9. [PMID: 22008238 DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2011.01904.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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The development of efficient ovarian preantral follicle (PF) isolation and culture systems provide a large number of oocytes for the manipulation and embryo production. It also helps for understanding the mechanisms of follicle and oocyte development. Isolation and culture protocols for PFs were developed for many domestic species like cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat, pig, horse, camel, dog and cats; however, embryo production from oocytes derived from in vitro grown PFs was reported only in pigs, buffalo, sheep and goat. The rate of oocyte maturation from PFs grown in vitro is low and requires considerable research. This paper presents an overview of isolation and culture systems of PFs that have been developed for domestic species (cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat, pigs, horse, camel, dog and cat) along with the current status of progress achieved in the direction of producing embryos using PFs as the source of oocyte in these species.
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- P S P Gupta
- National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bangalore-30, India.
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Lima IMT, Brito IR, Rodrigues GQ, Silva CMG, Magalhães-Padilha DM, Lima LF, Celestino JJH, Campello CC, Silva JRV, Figueiredo JR, Rodrigues APR. Presence of c-kit mRNA in goat ovaries and improvement of in vitro preantral follicle survival and development with kit ligand. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2011; 345:38-47. [PMID: 21763396 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2011.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2011] [Revised: 07/01/2011] [Accepted: 07/01/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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This study evaluated the levels of c-kit mRNA in goat follicles and the effects of kit ligand (KL) on the in vitro development of cultured preantral follicles. Preantral follicles isolated from goat ovarian cortex were cultured for 18 days in α-MEM(+) supplemented with KL (0, 50 or 100 ng/mL) in the absence or presence of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). Real-time PCR showed that c-kit mRNA was higher in primordial and primary follicles than in secondary stage. Regarding the culture, KL addition in the absence of FSH improved the follicular survival, antrum formation, oocyte growth and meiotic resumption. KL-positive effects were not observed in the presence of FSH. In conclusion, c-kit mRNAs are detected in all follicular categories. KL promotes the survival and antral cavity formation of caprine preantral follicles after in vitro culture, as well as the growth and meiotic resumption of their oocytes in the absence of FSH.
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- I M T Lima
- Faculty of Veterinary, Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocyte and Preantral Follicles, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.
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Celestino JJH, Bruno JB, Saraiva MVA, Rocha RMP, Brito IR, Duarte ABG, Araújo VR, Silva CMG, Matos MHT, Campello CC, Silva JRV, Figueiredo JR. Steady-state level of epidermal growth factor (EGF) mRNA and effect of EGF on in vitro culture of caprine preantral follicles. Cell Tissue Res 2011; 344:539-50. [PMID: 21503599 DOI: 10.1007/s00441-011-1162-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2010] [Accepted: 03/01/2011] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Our aim was to verify the steady-state level of epidermal growth factor (EGF) mRNA in goat follicles at various developmental stages and to investigate the influence of EGF on the survival, antrum formation and growth of secondary follicles cultured for 6 days. Primordial, primary and secondary goat follicles and small and large antral follicles were obtained to quantify EGF mRNA by real-time reverse transcription with the polymerase chain reaction. The influence of EGF and the presence or absence of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) on the development of secondary follicles and on mRNA expression for EGF and FSH receptor (FSH-R) was determined after 6 days of culture. Survival, antrum formation and follicular diameter were evaluated every other day of culture. EGF mRNA levels in secondary follicles were significantly higher than those in primordial follicles, whereas in small and large antral follicles, EGF mRNA levels in cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) were significantly higher than in granulosa/theca cells. During culture, EGF in the presence or absence of FSH increased the follicular daily growth rate of secondary follicles when compared with that in enriched alpha minimal essential medium. FSH, EGF or both reduced EGF mRNA levels, whereas EGF reduced FSH-R mRNA levels after follicle culture for 6 days. Thus, EGF mRNA levels are higher in secondary follicles than in earlier stages, with both FSH and EGF promoting the growth of goat secondary follicles. EGF and/or FSH reduce EGF mRNA levels, whereas EGF decreases FSH-R mRNA levels, in cultured secondary follicles.
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