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Eberhardt M, Prochowska S, Duszewska AM, Van Soom A, Olech W, Niżański W. The influence of Percoll® density gradient centrifugation before cryopreservation on the quality of frozen wisent (Bison bonasus) epididymal spermatozoa. BMC Vet Res 2022; 18:305. [PMID: 35945588 PMCID: PMC9364487 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-022-03408-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
Abstract
Background The wisent (Bison bonasus) is a species that has undergone a population bottleneck. Homozygosity is prevalent within the population and may have a negative impact on semen quality in wisent bulls. Semen samples containing a large amount of functionally and morphologically impaired or dead spermatozoa have lower tolerance for cryopreservation process. Such samples are prone to involve damage acrosomes, to produce and release reactive oxygen which negatively affects proper function of spermatozoas. It is a good practice to select intact and viable gametes before subjecting the sample to cryopreservation to improve the efficiency of this process. The aim of this study was to assess the ability of Percoll® density gradient centrifugation in order to improve the quality of wisent spermatozoa after cryopreservation. Spermatozoa samples were analysed with computer-assisted semen analysis system and flow cytometry. Results Percoll® density gradient centrifugation resulted in increased percentage of motile spermatozoa, higher proportion of spermatozoa with normal morphology and proper functionality but also in a significant reduction of the total number of gametes. Nevertheless, the concentration of frozen spermatoza was still sufficient for obtaining a few complete insemination doses suggested for cattle from each epididymis. Conclusions While creating a high-quality genetic reserve, for in vitro fertilisation purposes, eliminating detritus and improving the overall quality of samples is more important than total number of spermatozoa. For these reasons, the achievement of higher post thaw quality of spermatozoa justifies the purification of samples by centrifugation in a Percoll® density gradient prior to the cryopreservation process.
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- Maria Eberhardt
- Department of Reproduction and Clinic of Farm Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Plac Grunwaldzki 49, 50-366, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Reproduction and Clinic of Farm Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Plac Grunwaldzki 49, 50-366, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Morphological Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska 159 St, 02-787, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Reproduction, Obstetrics and Herd Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ghent, Salisburylaan 133, B-9820, Merelbeke, Belgium
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- Department of Animal Genetics and Conservation, Institute of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Ciszewskiego 8 St, 02-786, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Reproduction and Clinic of Farm Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Plac Grunwaldzki 49, 50-366, Wrocław, Poland.
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Yang C, Guo X, Dong F, Meng F, Wang L, Wang P, Zhang C, Ren Y. miR-542-3p reduces antioxidant capacity in goat caput epididymal epithelial cells by targeting glutathione peroxidase 5 (GPx5). Theriogenology 2022; 186:168-174. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2022.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Revised: 03/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Luan Z, Fan X, Zhao Y, Song H, Du W, Xu J, Wang Z, Zhang W, Zhang J. Trehalose can effectively protect sheep epididymis epithelial cells from oxidative stress. Arch Anim Breed 2021; 64:335-343. [PMID: 34458560 PMCID: PMC8386192 DOI: 10.5194/aab-64-335-2021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Trehalose, a naturally nontoxic disaccharide that does not exist in
mammals, stabilizes cell membrane integrity under oxidative stress
conditions, the mechanism of which is still unclear. Here, we analyzed the
effects of trehalose on sheep epididymis epithelial cell (EEC)
proliferation and its possible mechanisms. To study the effect of trehalose
on EECs, EECs were isolated from testes of 12-month-old sheep; cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) was
used to measure the growth of the cells. Cell proliferation was evaluated by
assaying cell cycle and apoptosis, and RT-PCR was utilized to identify the
epididymal molecular markers glutathione peroxidase 5 (GPX5) and androgen receptor (AR). Next, reactive oxygen species (ROS)
content was evaluated by a dichloro-dihydro-fluorescein
diacetate (DCFH-DA) probe. Superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase
(CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activities were evaluated by enzyme
chemistry methods, and GPX5 expression was evaluated by qRT-PCR and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).
The results showed that 100 mM trehalose significantly improved the
proliferation potential of EECs, in which the cells could be serially
passaged 14 times with continued normal GPX5 and AR marker gene expression in vitro. The
trehalose can increase significantly a proportion of EECs in S phase
(P<0.01) and decrease significantly the apoptotic rate of EECs
(P<0.01) compared to the control. Moreover, the trehalose decreased
ROS significantly (P<0.01) and increased CAT
(P<0.01) and GSH-Px (P<0.05) activities significantly in EECs. GPX5 mRNA and
protein expression were also significantly upregulated in trehalose-treated
EECs (P<0.05 and P<0.01 respectively). Our study suggested
that exogenous trehalose exhibited antioxidant activity through increasing
the activities of CAT, GSH-Px, and the expression level of GPX5 and could be
employed to maintain vitality of sheep EECs during long-term in vitro culture.
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- Zhaojin Luan
- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, 010018, China.,Baotou Medical College, Baotou, Inner Mongolia, 014040, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, 010018, China.,Basic Medical College, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot 010059, Inner Mongolia, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, 010018, China.,Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, 010018, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, 010018, China.,Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, 010018, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, 010018, China.,Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, 010018, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, 010018, China.,Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, 010018, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, 010018, China.,Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, 010018, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, 010018, China.,Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, 010018, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, 010018, China.,Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, 010018, China
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Pintus E, Ros-Santaella JL. Impact of Oxidative Stress on Male Reproduction in Domestic and Wild Animals. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10071154. [PMID: 34356386 PMCID: PMC8301082 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10071154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Revised: 06/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
Abstract
Oxidative stress occurs when the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) overcome the antioxidant defenses of the organism, jeopardizing several biological functions, including reproduction. In the male reproductive system, oxidative stress not only impairs sperm fertility but also compromises offspring health and survival, inducing oxidative damage to lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. Although a clear link between oxidative stress and male fertility disorders has been demonstrated in humans and laboratory rodents, little information is available about the implications of impaired redox homeostasis in the male fertility of domestic and wild animals. Therefore, this review aims to provide an update regarding the intrinsic and extrinsic factors that are associated with oxidative stress in the male reproductive system and their impact on the reproductive performance of domestic and wild animals. The most recent strategies for palliating the detrimental effects of oxidative stress on male fertility are reviewed together with their potential economic and ecological implications in the livestock industry and biodiversity conservation.
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Ortiz-Rodriguez JM, Martín-Cano FE, Ortega-Ferrusola C, Masot J, Redondo E, Gázquez A, Gil MC, Aparicio IM, Rojo-Domínguez P, Tapia JA, Rodriguez-Martínez H, Peña FJ. The incorporation of cystine by the soluble carrier family 7 member 11 (SLC7A11) is a component of the redox regulatory mechanism in stallion spermatozoa†. Biol Reprod 2020; 101:208-222. [PMID: 30998234 DOI: 10.1093/biolre/ioz069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2018] [Revised: 02/20/2019] [Accepted: 04/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Oxidative stress is considered a major mechanism causing sperm damage during cryopreservation and storage, and underlies male factor infertility. Currently, oxidative stress is no longer believed to be caused only by the overproduction of reactive oxygen species, but rather by the deregulation of redox signaling and control mechanisms. With this concept in mind, here, we describe for the first time the presence of the soluble carrier family 7 member 11 (SLC7A11) antiporter, which exchanges extracellular cystine (Cyss) for intracellular glutamate, in stallion spermatozoa, as well as its impact on sperm function using the specific inhibitor sulfasalazine. Spermatozoa incubated with Cyss exhibited an increased intracellular GSH content compared with controls (P < 0.01): 50% in fresh extended stallion spermatozoa and 30% in frozen-thawed spermatozoa. This effect was prevented by the addition of sulfasalazine to the media. Cystine supplementation also reduced the oxidation-reduction potential of spermatozoa, with sulfasalazine only preventing this effect on fresh spermatozoa that were incubated for 3 h at 37°C, but not in frozen-thawed spermatozoa. While sulfasalazine reduced the motility of frozen-thawed spermatozoa, it increased motility in fresh samples. The present findings provide new and relevant data on the mechanism regulating the redox status of spermatozoa and suggest that a different redox regulatory mechanism exists in cryopreserved spermatozoa, thus providing new clues to improve current cryopreservation technologies and treat male factor infertility.
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- José Manuel Ortiz-Rodriguez
- Laboratory of Equine Reproduction and Equine Spermatology, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain
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- Laboratory of Equine Reproduction and Equine Spermatology, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain
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- Laboratory of Equine Reproduction and Equine Spermatology, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain
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- Laboratory of Equine Reproduction and Equine Spermatology, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain
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- Laboratory of Equine Reproduction and Equine Spermatology, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain
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- Laboratory of Equine Reproduction and Equine Spermatology, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain
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- Laboratory of Equine Reproduction and Equine Spermatology, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain
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- Laboratory of Equine Reproduction and Equine Spermatology, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain
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- Laboratory of Equine Reproduction and Equine Spermatology, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain
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- Laboratory of Equine Reproduction and Equine Spermatology, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Laboratory of Equine Reproduction and Equine Spermatology, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain
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Kumar A, Yadav B, Swain DK, Anand M, Madan AK, Yadav RKS, Kushawaha B, Yadav S. Dynamics of HSPA1A and redox status in the spermatozoa and fluid from different segments of goat epididymis. Cell Stress Chaperones 2020; 25:509-517. [PMID: 32207084 PMCID: PMC7193003 DOI: 10.1007/s12192-020-01102-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2019] [Revised: 03/11/2020] [Accepted: 03/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
The present study was attempted to investigate the dynamics of HSPA1A and redox status in the spermatozoa and fluid of different segments of buck epididymis. Testes were collected from sexually mature and healthy bucks aged between 2 and 3 years. The fluid and spermatozoa from different segments (caput, corpus and cauda) were harvested for further processing and analysis. The concentration of HSPA1A in spermatozoa lysate and epididymal fluid and its relative mRNA expression in spermatozoa from different segments of epididymis were studied. The HSPA1A concentration in epididymal fluid was significantly (P < 0.01) higher in the corpus as compared with caput and cauda, whereas, its concentration and relative mRNA expression decreased significantly (P < 0.01) in the spermatozoa from caput to cauda. The activities of SOD, GR, GST, and concentrations of manoldialdehyde and ROS decreased significantly (P < 0.01) in the spermatozoa from caput to cauda. The glutathione concentration and GPx activity decreased significantly (P < 0.01) in the spermatozoa of cauda as compared with the corpus. The SOD activity and ROS concentration were significantly (P < 0.01) higher in corpus, and GR and GST activity were significantly (P < 0.01) higher in caput fluid as compared with corpus and cauda. It may be concluded that HSPA1A concentration and its relative mRNA expression in spermatozoa decreased progressively, and redox status was altered during transit from caput to cauda.
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- Akhilesh Kumar
- College of Biotechnology, Veterinary University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Veterinary University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Veterinary University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Veterinary University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Veterinary University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Veterinary University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- College of Biotechnology, Veterinary University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Veterinary University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Luan Z, Fan X, Song H, Li R, Zhang W, Zhang J. Testosterone promotes GPX5 expression of goat epididymal epithelial cells cultured in vitro. In Vitro Cell Dev Biol Anim 2019; 55:677-685. [PMID: 31429037 DOI: 10.1007/s11626-019-00391-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2019] [Accepted: 07/26/2019] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
Abstract
Androgens are involved in maintaining epididymal structure and function. In the present study, primary culture of goat EECs and effect of testosterone on expression of glutathione peroxidase-5 (GPX5) in goat epididymal epithelial cells (EECs) were investigated. The EECs isolated from 12-mo-old goat caput epididymis were cultured with testosterone in vitro, and expression of glutathione peroxidase-5 (GPX5) and androgen receptors (ARs) was analyzed. Our results showed that testosterone effectively increased EEC proliferation activity, and EECs cultured with testosterone could maintain molecular markers for up to 12 passages. Compared with the control group, 100 nM testosterone significantly increased the mRNA and protein expression of GPX5 (P < 0.05) and ARs (P < 0.01 and P < 0.05, respectively) in EECs, and this effect was blocked by the AR blocker enzalutamide. In conclusion, testosterone can promote the expression of GPX5 in EECs by up-regulating AR expression. We established an effective culture system for goat EECs which can be for further investigation on the regulation of epithelial function.
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- Zhaojin Luan
- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, Inner Mongolia, China. .,Inner Mongolia Autonomous RegionKey Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Reproduction, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, Inner Mongolia, China.
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- Basic Medical College, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, 010059, Inner Mongolia, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, Inner Mongolia, China.,Inner Mongolia Autonomous RegionKey Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Reproduction, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, Inner Mongolia, China
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- Basic Medical College, Shanxi Datong University, Datong, 037009, Shanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, Inner Mongolia, China.,Inner Mongolia Autonomous RegionKey Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Reproduction, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, Inner Mongolia, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, Inner Mongolia, China. .,Inner Mongolia Autonomous RegionKey Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Reproduction, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, 010018, Inner Mongolia, China.
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Koziorowska-Gilun M, Gilun P, Mietelska K, Kordan W. Determination of the activity and relative abundance of mRNA for antioxidant enzymes in stallion testicular and epididymal tissues: A comparison between two breeding seasons. Anim Reprod Sci 2018; 196:230-238. [PMID: 30115520 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2018.08.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2018] [Revised: 07/16/2018] [Accepted: 08/10/2018] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
Abstract
The key prerequisite for successful insemination is sperm characterized to have positive values for morphological and biological variables which are determined by, among others, effective antioxidant protection during the lifespan of sperm cells. This study evaluated the activity and relative abundance of mRNA for antioxidant enzymes in stallion testicular and epididymal tissues during breeding (n = 5) and non-breeding (n = 5) seasons. The activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) was greater (P < 0.05) during the breeding season, in particular in the testes and the caput epididymis, and SOD1 was the predominant isoform of the enzyme. The expression of the SOD3 gene was markedly less in the analyzed tissues, which indicates that this enzyme contributes to the antioxidant protection of the stallion reproductive tract. The activity of catalase (CAT) was less (P < 0.05) in the testes during both seasons while its relative abundances only during the breeding season. The greatest CAT activity was noted in the cauda epididymis during the breeding season. The activity of glutathione peroxidases (GPx) was greater (P < 0.05) in the testes than in other tissues and 10-fold greater during the breeding season. Similarly, relative abundance of GPx5 mRNA was greater (P < 0.05) in the caput epididymis than in the remaining tissues during both seasons. This study demonstrated that season has an ambiguous influence on the antioxidant defense system in stallion reproductive tissues. Seasonal differences in the present study, however, indicate that the reproductive system of stallions adapts well to environmental seasonal changes.
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- Magdalena Koziorowska-Gilun
- Department of Animal Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Bioengineering, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Oczapowskiego 5, 10-718 Olsztyn, Poland.
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- Department of Local Physiological Regulations, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Bydgoska 7, 10-243 Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Animal Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Bioengineering, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Oczapowskiego 5, 10-718 Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Animal Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Bioengineering, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Oczapowskiego 5, 10-718 Olsztyn, Poland
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Rana M, Roy SC, Divyashree BC. Sperm antioxidant defences decrease during epididymal transit from caput to cauda in parallel with increases in epididymal fluid in the goat (Capra hircus). Reprod Fertil Dev 2018; 29:1708-1719. [PMID: 27677348 DOI: 10.1071/rd16269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2015] [Accepted: 08/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
The status of antioxidant defences of both spermatozoa and their associated fluids during epididymal transit from the caput to cauda have not been studied so far in any species. Herein we report for the first time that sperm antioxidant defences, namely Cu,Zn-superoxide dismutase (Cu,Zn-SOD) and catalase activity, decrease significantly (P<0.05) from the caput to cauda during epididymal transit in parallel with increases in Cu,Zn-SOD, total SOD and total glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activity in the luminal fluid of the respective segments. However, levels of GPX1 and GPX3 in epididymal fluid did not change significantly from the caput to cauda. Catalase was detected for the first time in goat spermatozoa. A significantly higher total antioxidant capacity of caudal fluid than of the caput suggests a requirement for a rich antioxidant environment for the storage of spermatozoa. The retention of cytoplasmic droplets in most of the caudal spermatozoa confirmed that these droplets do not contribute to the increased antioxidant defences of cauda epididymidal fluid. Thus, the antioxidant defences of the spermatozoa and their associated epididymal fluid are modulated from the caput to cauda in a region-specific manner. This may be one of the compensatory mechanisms of epididymal fluid to scavenge any excess reactive oxygen species produced in the microenvironment of spermatozoa.
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- Mashidur Rana
- Molecular Biology Laboratory, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) - National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Hosur Road, Adugodi, Bangalore 560 030, Karnataka, India
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- Molecular Biology Laboratory, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) - National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Hosur Road, Adugodi, Bangalore 560 030, Karnataka, India
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- Molecular Biology Laboratory, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) - National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Hosur Road, Adugodi, Bangalore 560 030, Karnataka, India
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Tabecka-Lonczynska A, Mytych J, Solek P, Kulpa-Greszta M, Sowa-Kucma M, Koziorowski M. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF-A) and fibroblast growth factor (FGF-2) as potential regulators of seasonal reproductive processes in male European bison (Bison bonasus, Linnaeus 1758). Gen Comp Endocrinol 2018; 263:72-79. [PMID: 29626449 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygcen.2018.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2017] [Revised: 03/04/2018] [Accepted: 04/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
Growth factors: vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) and fibroblast growth factor (FGF-2) were reported to affect normal physiological reproductive processes in human, domestic and free living animals. Moreover, some reports suggest that VEGF-A and FGF-2 may be directly involved in the control of the annual reproductive cycle of seasonally breeding animals but detailed knowledge is still missing. Our study aimed to demonstrate the expression of mRNA and protein for both factors in the tissues of testis and epididymis (caput, corpus, cauda) at different periods of the year (March, June, November, December) in European bison as a model of seasonally breeding animal. Results suggest, that VEGF-A expression was more pronounced in testis than in epididymis and the highest expression was noted in December and June. Surprisingly, the highest protein accumulation was observed in June at the same level in all tissues analyzed. On the other hand, the highest FGF-2 mRNA expression was noted in testis in June and in epididymis in March. However, no differences in protein expression of FGF-2 were found between analyzed groups. The results indicate that both factors are necessary for proper functioning of the reproductive system and their levels differ seasonally. Perhaps, it is linked to increased need of these factors in the testis as well as epididymis during preparation for the reproductive functions. Moreover, VEGF-A and FGF-2 not only may regulate reproductive functions by affecting vascularization and cell nutrition, but it also may be possible that they possess protective functions by stabilizing the reproductive cells. Therefore, obtained results provide new insight into mechanisms underlying seasonal breeding of the male European bison.
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- Anna Tabecka-Lonczynska
- Department of Animal Physiology and Reproduction, Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Rzeszow, Werynia 502, 36-100 Kolbuszowa, Poland.
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- Department of Animal Physiology and Reproduction, Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Rzeszow, Werynia 502, 36-100 Kolbuszowa, Poland
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- Department of Animal Physiology and Reproduction, Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Rzeszow, Werynia 502, 36-100 Kolbuszowa, Poland
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- Department of Animal Physiology and Reproduction, Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Rzeszow, Werynia 502, 36-100 Kolbuszowa, Poland
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- Institute of Pharmacology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Department of Neurobiology, Laboratory of Trace Elements Neurobiology, Smeta 12, 31-343 Kraków, Poland; Department of Human Physiology, Institute of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Medical Faculty, University of Rzeszow, Kopisto 2a, 35-310 Rzeszów, Poland
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- Department of Animal Physiology and Reproduction, Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Rzeszow, Werynia 502, 36-100 Kolbuszowa, Poland
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Li R, Fan X, Zhang T, Song H, Bian X, Nai R, Li J, Zhang J. Expression of selenium-independent glutathione peroxidase 5 (GPx5) in the epididymis of Small Tail Han sheep. ASIAN-AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES 2018; 31:1591-1597. [PMID: 29642666 PMCID: PMC6127586 DOI: 10.5713/ajas.18.0015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2018] [Accepted: 03/29/2018] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Selenium-independent glutathione peroxidase (GPx5) is specifically expressed in the mammalian epididymis and plays an important role in protecting sperm from reactive oxygen species and lipid peroxidation damage. This study investigates GPx5 expression in the epididymis of Small Tail Han sheep. METHODS GPx5 expression was studied in three age groups: lamb (2 to 3 months), young (8 to 10 months), and adult (18 to 24 months). The epididymis of each age group divided into caput, corpus and cauda, respectively. Analysis the expression quantity of GPx5 in epididymis and testis by real-time fluorescent quantitative polymerase chain reaction and Western blot. Finally, GPx5 protein locating in the epididymis by immunohistochemical. RESULTS The results demonstrate that in the lamb group, the GPx5 mRNA, but not protein, can be detected. GPx5 mRNA and expressed protein were detected in both the young and adult groups. Moreover, both the mRNA and protein levels of GPx5 were significantly higher in the young group than in other two groups. When the different segments of epididymis were investigated, GPx5 mRNA was expressed in each segment of epididymis regardless of age. Additionally, the mRNA level in the caput was significantly higher than that in corpus and cauda within same age group. The GPx5 protein was in the epithelial cells' cytoplasm. However, GPx5 mRNA and protein were not detected in the testis. CONCLUSION These results suggest that GPx5 is mainly expressed in the epididymis of Small Tail Han sheep, and that the expression level of GPx5 is associated with age. Additionally, GPx5 was primarily expressed in the epithelial cells of the caput. Taken together, these studies indicate that GPx5 is expressed in the epididymis in all age grades.
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- Ruilan Li
- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia 010018, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Hohhot 010018, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia 010018, China.,Basic Medical College, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia 010110, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia 010018, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Hohhot 010018, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia 010018, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Hohhot 010018, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia 010018, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Hohhot 010018, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia 010018, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Hohhot 010018, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia 010018, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Hohhot 010018, China.,Key Laboratory of Mutton Sheep Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture, Hohhot 010018, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia 010018, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Hohhot 010018, China.,Key Laboratory of Mutton Sheep Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture, Hohhot 010018, China
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Koziorowska-Gilun M, Gilun P, Koziorowski M, Kordan W. Expression of Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-1α and Association with Cu/Zn Superoxide Dismutase in the Reproductive Tract Tissues of Adult Male Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus) During the Reproduction Season. ANNALS OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2017. [DOI: 10.1515/aoas-2017-0008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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This study aimed to determine the mRNA and protein expressions of HIF-1α and SOD-1 in testes and epididymis of adult male roe deer during the periods of reproductive season. The mRNA expression levels of investigated factors were examined using RT-PCR, while protein expression levels were evaluated using Western blot analysis. Differences between tissues within this period and between periods were evaluated. Testicular tissue exhibited lower HIF-1α and SOD-1 mRNA expression levels during all periods as compared to epididymal tissues. Among the epididymal tissues, cauda epididymis showed higher HIF-1α mRNA expression levels in comparison with caput and corpus tissues in the pre-rut period, and not much lower SOD-1 mRNA expression levels in comparison with caput in all periods. Protein expression of HIF-1α was higher in the epididymis than in the testicular tissues in the pre-rut and rut periods. Its expression was the highest in caput epididymal tissue compared with either the testicular, corpus and cauda epididymal tissue during rut and higher than corpus and testis in pre- and post-rut periods. Testicular tissue was characterized by lower SOD-1 protein expression levels than in epididymis in pre-rut and rut periods. This study indicates that the reproductive tract of male roe deer possesses a tissue-specific defense system which protects the tissues from oxygen deficiency damage, which is important during cyclic changes occurring in the reproductive tissues during the reproductive season.
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- Magdalena Koziorowska-Gilun
- Department of Animal Biochemistry and Biotechnology , University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn , Oczapowskiego 5, 10-718 Olsztyn , Poland
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- Department of Local Physiological Regulations, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research , Polish Academy of Sciences , Bydgoska 7, 10-243 Olsztyn , Poland
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- Department of Animal Physiology and Reproduction, Branch Campus of the Faculty of Biotechnology , University of Rzeszów , Werynia 502, 36-100 Kolbuszowa , Poland
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- Department of Animal Biochemistry and Biotechnology , University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn , Oczapowskiego 5, 10-718 Olsztyn , Poland
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Antioxidant protection and lipid peroxidation in testes and different parts of epididymis in boars. Theriogenology 2016; 86:2194-2201. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2016.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2016] [Revised: 07/11/2016] [Accepted: 07/11/2016] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Augmented expression of gamma-glutamyl transferase 5 (GGT5) impairs testicular steroidogenesis by deregulating local oxidative stress. Cell Tissue Res 2016; 366:467-481. [DOI: 10.1007/s00441-016-2458-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2015] [Accepted: 06/17/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Koziorowska-Gilun M, Szurnicka M, Dziekonska A, Kordan W, Giżejewski Z, Filipowicz K. Characteristics of Antioxidant Systems of Yellow Fraction of Red Deer's (Cervus elaphusL.) Semen During the Rutting Period. Reprod Domest Anim 2016; 51:248-54. [DOI: 10.1111/rda.12673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2015] [Accepted: 01/13/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- M Koziorowska-Gilun
- Department of Animal Biochemistry and Biotechnology; University of Warmia and Mazury; Olsztyn Poland
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- Department of Animal Biochemistry and Biotechnology; University of Warmia and Mazury; Olsztyn Poland
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- Department of Animal Biochemistry and Biotechnology; University of Warmia and Mazury; Olsztyn Poland
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- Department of Animal Biochemistry and Biotechnology; University of Warmia and Mazury; Olsztyn Poland
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- Department of Gamete and Embryo Biology; Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research; Polish Academy of Sciences; Olsztyn Poland
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- Department of Animal Biochemistry and Biotechnology; University of Warmia and Mazury; Olsztyn Poland
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Activity of antioxidant enzymes and their mRNA expression in different reproductive tract tissues of the male roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) during the pre-rut and rut seasons. Small Rumin Res 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2015.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Lecewicz M, Hering D, Kamiński S, Majewska A, Kordan W. Selected qualitative and biochemical parameters of cryopreserved semen of Holstein-Friesian (HF) AI bulls. Pol J Vet Sci 2015; 18:237-9. [DOI: 10.1515/pjvs-2015-0030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Selected qualitative and biochemical parameters were determined in cryopreserved semen used for artificial insemination, sampled from 120 bulls reared at the Animal Breeding and Insemination Center in Bydgoszcz. The total average motility of the analyzed sperm samples was determined at 62.51%. The percentage of motile spermatozoa displaying progressive forward motility was 21.65%. Analyzed samples were characterized by a high percentage of sperm cells with a intact plasma membrane (71.21%) and active mitochondria (71.32%). High efficiency of the enzymatic antioxidant system of the evaluated sperm cells was demonstrated by high activity of CAT, GPx and SOD (494.37, 2847.83 and 5.31U/1×109 spermatozoa, respectively) values and low values of the DNA Fragmentation Index (9.32). The results of the study, obtained with the involvement of advanced analytical methods, indicate a high fertilizing capability of the analyzed sperm samples.
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Hering DM, Lecewicz M, Kordan W, Kamiński S. Association between ETFA genotype and activity of superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione peroxidase in cryopreserved sperm of Holstein-Friesian bulls. Reprod Domest Anim 2014; 50:168-71. [PMID: 25472694 DOI: 10.1111/rda.12459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2014] [Accepted: 10/28/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The aim of this study was to determine whether C/T missense mutation within the ETFA gene is associated with sperm antioxidant enzymatic activity. One hundred and twenty Holstein-Friesian bulls were genotyped by the PCR-RFLP technique (MwoI). Commercial straws of frozen-thawed semen were used to evaluate the activity of three antioxidant enzymes: superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione peroxidase. Among all bulls investigated, genotype CT was the most frequent (44.2%), in comparison with CC (42.5%) and TT (13.3%). Significant differences in glutathione peroxidase activity were observed between homozygous individuals (CC vs TT) with heterozygous CT having intermediate values. Dismutase activity was significantly associated with ETFA genotype, although only bulls with the CT genotype were significantly different from bulls carrying the CC genotype. The activity of catalase showed a similar trend (but was not statistically significant). In conclusion, we found that bulls with the ETFA TT genotype produce sperm with the highest glutathione peroxidase activity and can therefore be more efficiently protected from reactive oxygen. The mechanism of this interaction needs to be elucidated in future research.
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- D M Hering
- Department of Animal Genetics, University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland
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