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Morales-Gamba RD, Araújo MLG, Barcellos JFM, Rêgo MG, Dias LC, Marcon JL. Progesterone receptors in extratesticular ducts of the Amazonian stingray Potamotrygon wallacei: A potential role in sperm maturation and aggregate formation. Gen Comp Endocrinol 2023; 344:114375. [PMID: 37696482 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygcen.2023.114375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
Abstract
In cururu stingray (Potamotrygon wallacei Carvalho, Rosa and Araújo 2016) males, plasma progesterone (P4) levels appear to be associated with spermiation events. However, the specific contribution of P4 in sperm maturation via extratesticular ducts in this stingray species is unknown. With the aim of filling this knowledge gap, this study examined the morphology and the presence of progesterone receptors (PR) in the ducts, and analyzed the relationship of progesterone (P4) with sperm maturation and formation of aggregates. Morphological analysis showed that a columnar pseudostratified epithelium with stereocilia lined all the attached ducts. In active males, the secretory cells of the epididymis and the Leydig glands presented PR; however, these receptors were not found in the distal region of the epididymis (essential for nurturing and capacitation events) of regressing males. In the seminal vesicles of active males, the spermatozoa are parallelly aligned and embedded in a matrix to form the spermatozeugmata. The matrixes are formed by proteins secreted by the ducts and Sertoli cell cytoplasts. These structures presented PR, which suggests that P4 engages in sperm metabolism during storage. Our findings allude to the potential role of P4 in regulating the development and function of the attached ducts in different reproductive phases. Furthermore, P4 seems to be an essential component for regulating sperm progress, protein secretion, aggregate formation, and maintenance of sperm during storage in this freshwater stingray.
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- Ruben Dario Morales-Gamba
- Graduate Program in Zoology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Amazonas, Av. General Rodrigo Octávio 6200, Coroado I, Manaus, Amazonas 69080-900, Brazil.
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- Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco, Rua Dom Manoel de Medeiros - s/n, Dois Irmãos, Recife, Pernambuco 52171-900, Brazil.
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- Department of Morphology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Amazonas, Av. General Rodrigo Octávio 6200, Coroado I, Manaus, Amazonas 69080-900, Brazil.
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- Department of Morphology, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco, Rua Dom Manoel de Medeiros - s/n, Dois Irmãos, Recife, Pernambuco 52171-900, Brazil.
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- National Institute of Amazonian Research (INPA), Avenida André Araújo 2936, Coroado I, Manaus, Amazonas 69067-375, Brazil.
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Amazonas, Av. General Rodrigo Octávio 6200, Coroado I, Manaus, Amazonas 69080-900, Brazil.
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Pregnant Women and Endocrine Disruptors: Role of P2X7 Receptor and Mitochondrial Alterations in Placental Cell Disorders. Cells 2022; 11:cells11030495. [PMID: 35159304 PMCID: PMC8834275 DOI: 10.3390/cells11030495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Revised: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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In pregnant women, the lungs, skin and placenta are exposed daily to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). EDCs induce multiple adverse effects, not only on endocrine organs, but also on non-endocrine organs, with the P2X7 cell death receptor being potentially the common key element. Our objective was first to investigate mechanisms of EDCs toxicity in both endocrine and non-endocrine cells through P2X7 receptor activation, and second, to compare the level of activation in lung, skin and placental cells. In addition, apoptosis in placental cells was studied because the placenta is the most exposed organ to EDCs and has essential endocrine functions. A total of nine EDCs were evaluated on three human cell models. We observed that the P2X7 receptor was not activated by EDCs in lung non-endocrine cells but was activated in skin and placenta cells, with the highest activation in placenta cells. P2X7 receptor activation and apoptosis are pathways shared by all tested EDCs in endocrine placental cells. P2X7 receptor activation along with apoptosis induction could be key elements in understanding endocrine placental and skin disorders induced by EDCs.
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Keyser S, van der Horst G, Maree L. Progesterone, Myo-Inositol, Dopamine and Prolactin Present in Follicular Fluid Have Differential Effects on Sperm Motility Subpopulations. Life (Basel) 2021; 11:1250. [PMID: 34833125 PMCID: PMC8617736 DOI: 10.3390/life11111250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Revised: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Considering the challenges surrounding causative factors in male infertility, rather than relying on standard semen analysis, the assessment of sperm subpopulations and functional characteristics essential for fertilization is paramount. Furthermore, the diagnostic value of sperm interactions with biological components in the female reproductive tract may improve our understanding of subfertility and provide applications in assisted reproductive techniques. We investigated the response of two sperm motility subpopulations (mimicking the functionality of potentially fertile and sub-fertile semen samples) to biological substances present in the female reproductive tract. Donor semen was separated via double density gradient centrifugation, isolated into high (HM) and low motile (LM) sperm subpopulations and incubated in human tubal fluid (HTF), capacitating HTF, HD-C medium, progesterone, myo-inositol, dopamine and prolactin. Treated subpopulations were evaluated for vitality, motility percentages and kinematic parameters, hyperactivation, positive reactive oxygen species (ROS), intact mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) and acrosome reaction (AR). While all media had a significantly positive effect on the LM subpopulation, dopamine appeared to significantly improve both subpopulations' functional characteristics. HD-C, progesterone and myo-inositol resulted in increased motility, kinematic and hyperactivation parameters, whereas prolactin and myo-inositol improved the LM subpopulations' MMP intactness and reduced ROS. Furthermore, progesterone, myo-inositol and dopamine improved the HM subpopulations' motility parameters and AR. Our results suggest that treatment of sub-fertile semen samples with biological substances present in follicular fluid might assist the development of new strategies for IVF treatment.
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- Comparative Spermatology Laboratory, Department of Medical Bioscience, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of the Western Cape, Private Bag X17, Bellville 7535, South Africa; (S.K.); (G.v.d.H.)
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Baranizadeh K, Mahboobian MM, Amiri I, Tavilani H, Shafiee G. Effects of progesterone nanoparticles on the sperm capacitation and acrosome reaction in asthenozoospermia men. Andrologia 2021; 54:e14258. [PMID: 34609765 DOI: 10.1111/and.14258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2021] [Revised: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Low motility is one of the causes of male infertility. In this study, the effects of progesterone solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) on sperm capacitation, acrosome reaction, oxidative stress and expression of SPACA1 and MAPK way genes were investigated. Progesterone SLNs were synthesized using the solvent emulsification evaporation method. Twenty asthenozoospermia samples were selected, and sperm and acrosome membrane integrity, acrosome reaction, sperm motility, viability, total antioxidant capacity (TAC), total oxidative status tests and PKA, PTK, P38MAPK and SPACA1 gene expressions were assessed. The synthesized nanoparticles were prepared with the size (187.6 nm), PDI (0.184), EE (85.82%), LP (3.43%) and ZP (-23.5mV). Progesterone SLNs increased sperm and acrosome membrane integrity and TAC (p < .05). Also, the expression of P38MAPK, PKA, PTK, and SPACA1 genes in this group showed a significant increase (p < .001). Progesterone SLNs increased acrosome reaction, sperm capacitation and TAC. Also, it increased the expression of PTK PKA, SPACA1 and P38MAPK genes.
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- Khadijeh Baranizadeh
- Medicine school, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Department of Anatomical Sciences, Endometrium and Endometriosis Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Medicine school, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Medicine school, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Nutrition Health Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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Dai Q, Provost MP, Raburn DJ, Price TM. Progesterone Increases Mitochondria Membrane Potential in Non-human Primate Oocytes and Embryos. Reprod Sci 2020; 27:1206-1214. [PMID: 32046426 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-019-00132-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2019] [Accepted: 10/21/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Mitochondrial activity is critical and correlates with embryo development. The identification of a novel human mitochondrial progesterone receptor (PR-M) that increases cellular respiration brings into question a role for progesterone in oocyte and preimplantation embryo development. Oocytes and embryos were generated from three Rhesus non-human primates (Macaca mulatta) undergoing in vitro fertilization. Immunohistochemical (IHC) staining for the progesterone receptor and mitochondria, RT-PCR with product sequencing for a mitochondrial progesterone receptor, and mitochondrial membrane determination with JC-1 staining were performed. IHC staining with selective antibodies to the progesterone receptor showed non-nuclear staining. Staining was absent in mouse control embryos. RT-PCR with product sequencing demonstrated PR-M transcript in Rhesus oocytes and embryos, which was absent in mouse embryos. Treatment of Rhesus oocytes and embryos with progesterone showed increased mitochondrial membrane potential, which was absent in mouse embryos. Our results support that progesterone increases mitochondrial membrane potential in oocytes and developing embryos. This is likely an in vivo mechanism to support preimplantation embryo development, and brings up the possibility of in vitro manipulation of culture media for optimization of growth.
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- Qunsheng Dai
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.,, 10610 N Pennsylvania St #101, Indianapolis, IN, 46280, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.
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Nguyen TMD. Main signaling pathways involved in the control of fowl sperm motility. Poult Sci 2019; 98:1528-1538. [DOI: 10.3382/ps/pey465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2018] [Accepted: 11/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Nait Mouloud M, Ouennoughi F, Yaiche L, Kaidi R, Iguer-ouada M. Effects of female bovine plasma collected at different days of the estrous cycle on epididymal spermatozoa motility. Theriogenology 2017; 91:44-54. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2016.12.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2016] [Revised: 12/03/2016] [Accepted: 12/20/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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López-Torres AS, Chirinos M. Modulation of Human Sperm Capacitation by Progesterone, Estradiol, and Luteinizing Hormone. Reprod Sci 2016; 24:193-201. [PMID: 27071965 DOI: 10.1177/1933719116641766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Sperm residency in female reproductive tract is essential to undergo functional changes that allow the cell to encounter the oocyte and fertilize it. Those changes, known as capacitation, are modulated by molecules located in the uterotubal surface and fluids. During the fertile window, there is a notable increase in some reproductive hormones such as progesterone, estradiol, and luteinizing hormone in the female reproductive tract, so spermatozoa are exposed to these hormones in an environment that must favor gamete encountering and fusion. This spatiotemporal coincidence suggests that they are suitable candidates to modulate sperm function in order to synchronize the events that ultimately allow the success of fertilization. The presence of receptors for these hormones in the human sperm has been described, but their physiological relevance and mechanisms of action have been either subject of controversy or not properly investigated. This review intends to summarize the evidence that support the participation of these hormones in the regulation of sperm capacitation.
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- Aideé Saray López-Torres
- 1 Departamento de Biología de la Reproducción, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, México DF, Mexico.,2 Posgrado en Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Coyoacán, México, DF, Mexico
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- 1 Departamento de Biología de la Reproducción, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, México DF, Mexico
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Changes in Sperm Motility and Capacitation Induce Chromosomal Aberration of the Bovine Embryo following Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0129285. [PMID: 26061876 PMCID: PMC4465702 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0129285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2014] [Accepted: 05/06/2015] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) has become the method of choice to treat human male infertility. One of the outstanding problems associated with this technique is our current lack of knowledge concerning the effect of sperm capacitation and motility upon the subsequent development of oocytes following ICSI. In the present study, we first examined the capacitation state of sperm exhibiting normal motility, along with sperm that had been activated, and examined the effect of reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced by these sperm types upon embryogenesis following bovine in vitro fertilization (IVF) and ICSI. Data showed that activated sperm reduced the chromosomal integrity of IVF/ICSI embryos at the blastocyst stage, while capacitated sperm produced ROS in capacitation media. Secondly, we treated sperm with carbonyl cyanide m-chlorophenyl hydrazine (CCCP), a chemical known to uncouple cell respiration within the mitochondria, and investigated the effect of this treatment upon blastocyst formation and chromosomal integrity at the blastocyst stage. Activated sperm in which the mitochondria had been treated with CCCP reduced levels of chromosomal aberration at the blastocyst stage following ICSI, by reducing mitochondrial activity in activated sperm. In conclusion, these findings suggest that capacitated sperm exhibiting activated motility induced chromosomal aberration during development to the blastocyst stage following ICSI. The injection of sperm exhibiting normal motility, or activated sperm in which mitochondrial activity had been reduced, improved the quality of ICSI-derived embryos. Therefore, the selection of sperm exhibiting progressive motility may not always be better for early embryo development and fetal growth following human ICSI, and that the use of a bovine model may contribute to a deeper understanding of sperm selection for human ICSI embryo development.
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