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Xu YN, Han GB, Li YH, Piao CH, Li GH, Kim NH. Protective effect of onion peel extract on ageing mouse oocytes. ZYGOTE 2023; 31:451-456. [PMID: 37337719 DOI: 10.1017/s0967199423000199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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Mammalian oocytes not fertilized immediately after ovulation can undergo ageing and a rapid decline in quality. The addition of antioxidants can be an efficient approach to delaying the oocyte ageing process. Onion peel extract (OPE) contains quercetin and other flavonoids with natural antioxidant activities. In this study, we investigated the effect of OPE on mouse oocyte ageing and its mechanism of action. The oocytes were aged in vitro in M16 medium for 16 h after adding OPE at different concentrations (0, 50, 100, 200, and 500 μg/ml). The addition of 100 μg/ml OPE reduced the oocyte fragmentation rate, decreased the reactive oxygen species (ROS) level, increased the glutathione (GSH) level, and improved the mitochondrial membrane potential compared with the control group. The addition of OPE also increased the expression of SOD1, CAT, and GPX3 genes, and the caspase-3 activity in OPE-treated aged oocytes was significantly lower than that in untreated aged oocytes and similar to that in fresh oocytes. These results indicated that OPE delayed mouse oocyte ageing by reducing oxidative stress and apoptosis and enhancing mitochondrial function.
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- Yong-Nan Xu
- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, 529000, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, 529000, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, 529000, China
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- Jilin Wangqing Animal Quarantine Station, Wangqing, 133200, China
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- College of Agriculture, Yanbian University, Yanji, 133000, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Health Sciences, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, 529000, China
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Shi S, Geng Z, Yu X, Hu B, Liu L, Chi Z, Qu L, Zhang M, Jin Y. Salidroside Supplementation Affects In Vitro Maturation and Preimplantation Embryonic Development by Promoting Meiotic Resumption. Genes (Basel) 2023; 14:1729. [PMID: 37761869 PMCID: PMC10530922 DOI: 10.3390/genes14091729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Salidroside (Sal) possesses several pharmacological activities, such as antiaging, and anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer activities, and proliferation-promoting activities, but the effects of Sal on oocytes have rarely been reported. In the present study, we evaluated the beneficial effects of Sal, which is mainly found in the roots of Rhodiola. Porcine cumulus oocyte complexes were cultured in IVM medium supplemented (with 250 μmol/L) with Sal or not supplemented with Sal. The maturation rate in the Sal group increased from 88.34 ± 4.32% to 94.12 ± 2.29%, and the blastocyst rate in the Sal group increased from 30.35 ± 3.20% to 52.14 ± 7.32% compared with that in the control group. The experimental groups showed significant improvements in the cumulus expansion area. Sal reduced oocyte levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and enhanced intracellular GSH levels. Sal supplementation enhanced the mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), ATP level, and mtDNA copy number, which shows that Sal enhances the cytoplasmic maturation of oocytes. Oocytes in the Sal group exhibited slowed apoptosis and reduced DNA breakage. Cell cycle signals and oocyte meiosis play important roles in oocyte maturation. The mRNA expressions of the MAPK pathway and MAPK phosphorylation increased significantly in the Sal group. The mRNA expression of the oocyte meiosis gene also increased significantly. These results show that Sal enhances the nuclear maturation of oocytes. Moreover, Sal increased the number of blastocyst cells, the proliferation of blastocysts, and the expressions of pluripotency genes. Sal down-regulated apoptosis-related genes and the apoptotic cell rate of blastocysts. In summary, our results demonstrate that Sal is helpful to improving the quality of porcine oocytes in vitro, and their subsequent embryonic development.
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- Shuming Shi
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Model, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China; (S.S.); (Z.G.); (X.Y.); (L.L.); (Z.C.); (L.Q.)
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Model, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China; (S.S.); (Z.G.); (X.Y.); (L.L.); (Z.C.); (L.Q.)
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Model, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China; (S.S.); (Z.G.); (X.Y.); (L.L.); (Z.C.); (L.Q.)
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- Animal Genome Editing Technology Innovation Center, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China;
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Model, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China; (S.S.); (Z.G.); (X.Y.); (L.L.); (Z.C.); (L.Q.)
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Model, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China; (S.S.); (Z.G.); (X.Y.); (L.L.); (Z.C.); (L.Q.)
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Model, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China; (S.S.); (Z.G.); (X.Y.); (L.L.); (Z.C.); (L.Q.)
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- Animal Genome Editing Technology Innovation Center, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China;
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Model, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China; (S.S.); (Z.G.); (X.Y.); (L.L.); (Z.C.); (L.Q.)
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Silva BR, Silva JRV. Mechanisms of action of non-enzymatic antioxidants to control oxidative stress during in vitro follicle growth, oocyte maturation, and embryo development. Anim Reprod Sci 2023; 249:107186. [PMID: 36638648 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2022.107186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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In vitro follicle growth and oocyte maturation still has a series of limitations, since not all oocytes matured in vitro have the potential to develop in viable embryos. One of the factors associated with low oocyte quality is the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) during in vitro culture. Therefore, this review aims to discuss the role of non-enzymatic antioxidants in the control of oxidative stress during in vitro follicular growth, oocyte maturation and embryonic development. A wide variety of non-enzymatic antioxidants (melatonin, resveratrol, L-ascorbic acid, L-carnitine, N-acetyl-cysteine, cysteamine, quercetin, nobiletin, lycopene, acteoside, mogroside V, phycocyanin and laminarin) have been used to supplement culture media. Some of them, like N-acetyl-cysteine, cysteamine, nobiletin and quercetin act by increasing the levels of glutathione (GSH), while melatonin and resveratrol increase the expression of antioxidant enzymes and minimize oocyte oxidative stress. L-ascorbic acid reduces free radicals and reactive oxygen species. Lycopene positively regulates the expression of many antioxidant genes. Additionally, L-carnitine protects DNA against ROS-induced damage, while acteoside and laminarin reduces the expression of proapoptotic genes. Mogrosides increases mitochondrial function and reduces intracellular ROS levels, phycocyanin reduces lipid peroxidation, and lycopene neutralizes the adverse effects of ROS. Thus, it is very important to know their mechanisms of actions, because the combination of two or more antioxidants with different activities has great potential to improve in vitro culture systems.
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- Bianca R Silva
- Laboratory of Physiology and Biotechnology of Reproduction, Federal University of Ceara, Sobral, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Physiology and Biotechnology of Reproduction, Federal University of Ceara, Sobral, CE, Brazil.
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Restraint stress of female mice during oocyte development facilitates oocyte postovulatory aging. Aging (Albany NY) 2022; 14:9186-9199. [PMID: 36441534 PMCID: PMC9740362 DOI: 10.18632/aging.204400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Studies suggest that psychological stress on women can impair their reproduction and that postovulatory oocyte aging (POA) might increase the risk of early pregnancy loss and affect offspring's reproductive fitness and longevity. However, whether psychological stress during oocyte development would facilitate POA is unknown but worth exploring to understand the mechanisms by which psychological stress and POA damage oocytes. This study observed effects of female restraint stress during oocyte development (FRSOD) on oocyte resistance to POA. Female mice were restrained for 48 h before superovulation, and they were sacrificed at different intervals after ovulation to recover aging oocytes for analyzing their early and late aged characteristics. The effects of FRSOD on aging oocytes included: (1) increasing their susceptibility to activation stimulus with elevated cytoplasmic calcium; (2) impairing their developmental potential with downregulated expression of development-beneficial genes; (3) facilitating degeneration, cytoplasmic fragmentation and apoptosis; (4) worsening the disorganization of cortical granules and spindle/chromosomes; and (5) impairing redox potential with increased oxidative stress. In conclusion, FRSOD impairs oocyte resistance to POA, so that stressed oocytes become aged significantly quicker than unstressed controls. Thus, couples wishing to achieve pregnancy should take steps to avoid not only fertilization of aged oocytes but also pregestational stressful life events.
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Zhang R, Dong H, Zhao P, Shang C, Qi H, Ma Y, Gao C, Zhang D, Shen J, Lei Y, Jin Y, Lin P. Resveratrol and lycium barbarum polysaccharide improve Qinling giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca Qinlingensis) sperm quality during cryopreservation. BMC Vet Res 2022; 18:23. [PMID: 34996430 PMCID: PMC8739993 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-021-03122-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Semen cryopreservation has become an essential tool for conservation efforts of the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca); however, it is severely detrimental to sperm quality. Evidence has shown that antioxidants have the potential to reverse cryopreservation-induced damage in sperm. The purpose of this study was to screen effective antioxidants that could retain sperm quality during cryopreservation and to determine the optimal dose. Seven antioxidant groups, including resveratrol (RSV = 50 μM, RSV = 100 μM, RSV = 150 μM), lycium barbarum polysaccharide (LBP = 2 mg/mL, LBP = 4 mg/mL), laminaria japonica polysaccharides (LJP = 1 mg/mL) or combination (LBP = 2 mg/mL, LJP = 1 mg/mL and RSV = 100 μM) were assessed. Results RSV, LBP, LJP, or a combination of RSV, LBP, and LJP added to the freezing medium significantly improved sperm progressive motility, plasma membrane integrity, acrosome integrity, and mitochondrial activity during the cryopreservation process. Furthermore, the activities of glutathione peroxidase and superoxide dismutase were also improved. The levels of reactive oxygen species and malondialdehyde in semen were notably reduced. Hyaluronidase activity and acrosin activity were significantly increased in LBP-treated sperm. However, sperm total motility and DNA integrity were not significantly different between the groups. Conclusions RSV (50 μM) or LBP (2 mg/mL) are the best candidate antioxidants for inclusion in the freezing medium to improve the quality of giant panda spermatozoa during semen cryopreservation.
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- Ruixue Zhang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Research Center for The Qinling Giant Panda, Rescue Base of Rare Wild Animals in Shaanxi Province, Louguantai, 710402, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- Research Center for The Qinling Giant Panda, Rescue Base of Rare Wild Animals in Shaanxi Province, Louguantai, 710402, China
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- Research Center for The Qinling Giant Panda, Rescue Base of Rare Wild Animals in Shaanxi Province, Louguantai, 710402, China
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- Research Center for The Qinling Giant Panda, Rescue Base of Rare Wild Animals in Shaanxi Province, Louguantai, 710402, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China. .,Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A & F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China. .,Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.
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Lu H, Ma L, Zhang Y, Feng Y, Zhang J, Wang S. Current Animal Model Systems for Ovarian Aging Research. Aging Dis 2022; 13:1183-1195. [PMID: 35855343 PMCID: PMC9286907 DOI: 10.14336/ad.2021.1209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Ovarian aging leads to menopause, loss of fertility and other disorders in multiple organs, which brings great distress to women. For ethical reasons, it is impossible to use humans as direct study subjects for aging research. Therefore, biomedical researchers have employed different non-human organisms to study ovarian aging, including worms, fruit flies, fishes, amphibians, birds, mice, rats, cavies, rabbits, pigs, sheep, cows, horses, monkeys, and apes. Because each of these model organisms has its own features, multiple factors, such as size, anatomical structure, cost, ease of operation, fertility, generation time, lifespan, and gene heredity, should be carefully considered when selecting a model system to study ovarian aging. An appropriate model organism would help researchers explore the risk factors and elucidate molecular mechanisms underlying declined ovarian functions, which might be conducive to preventing or delaying the ovarian aging process. This article will offer an overview on several currently available and commonly used model organisms for ovarian aging research by comparing their pros and cons. In doing so, we hope to provide useful information for ovarian aging researchers.
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- Huan Lu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China.
- Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China.
- Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China.
- Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China.
- Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China.
- Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China.
- Correspondence should be addressed to: Dr. Shixuan Wang () and Dr. Jinjin Zhang (), Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China.
- Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China.
- Correspondence should be addressed to: Dr. Shixuan Wang () and Dr. Jinjin Zhang (), Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Toxic effects of methomyl on mouse oocytes and its possible mechanisms. ZYGOTE 2021; 30:358-364. [PMID: 34676817 DOI: 10.1017/s0967199421000782] [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: 11/07/2022]
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Methomyl is a broad-spectrum carbamate insecticide that has a variety of toxic effects on humans and animals. However, there have been no studies on the toxicity of methomyl in female mammalian oocytes. This study investigated the toxic effects of environmental oestrogen methomyl exposure on mouse oocyte maturation and its possible mechanisms. Our results indicated that methomyl exposure inhibited polar body extrusion in mouse oocytes. Compared with that in the control group, in the methomyl treatment group, superoxide anion free radicals in oocytes were significantly increased. In addition, the mitochondrial membrane potential of metaphase II stage oocytes in the methomyl treatment group was significantly decreased, resulting in reduced mouse oocyte quality. After 8.5 h of exposure to methomyl, metaphase I stage mouse oocytes displayed an abnormal spindle morphology. mRNA expression of the pro-apoptotic genes Bax and Caspase-3 in methomyl-treated oocytes increased, which confirmed the apoptosis. Collectively, our results indicated that mouse oocyte maturation is defective after methomyl treatment at least through disruption of spindle morphology, mitochondrial function and by induction of oxidative stress.
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Fonseca É, Marques CC, Pimenta J, Jorge J, Baptista MC, Gonçalves AC, Pereira RMLN. Anti-Aging Effect of Urolithin A on Bovine Oocytes In Vitro. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11072048. [PMID: 34359176 PMCID: PMC8300261 DOI: 10.3390/ani11072048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Revised: 07/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Simple Summary Post-ovulatory and maternal oocyte aging impair female reproductive capacity through several mechanisms that are not fully understood. Urolithin A (UA) is a natural compound previously identified to exert an anti-aging effects in several cells, which has never been used in bovine germinal cells. Our goal was to study UA effect on the developmental potential of the female gamete and the surround cumulus cells obtained from young and adult cows. A model for in vitro aging of female gametes was implemented to study different problems associated with reproductive aging and fertility impairment. Results confirmed that aging exerts a harmful effect on oocyte quality measured by using different parameters and gene expression levels of cumulus cells. Moreover, UA supplementation was an effective way to prevent oocyte aging, improving the subsequent bovine embryonic development. Abstract Oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction have been associated with the age-related decline of oocyte quality and strategies for their prevention are currently quested. Urolithin A (UA) is a natural metabolite with pro-apoptotic and antioxidant effects, capable of preventing the accumulation of dysfunctional mitochondria in different aged cells. UA has never been tested in bovine oocytes. Our aim was to study the effect of UA on the developmental potential of cumulus-oocyte-complexes (COCs) and granulosa cells’ (GCs) expression of important genes related to reproductive competence. Nuclear maturation progression, mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) and developmental competence of physiologically mature (22 h) and in vitro aged oocytes (30 h of IVM) obtained from prepubertal and adult females, either supplemented with UA or not were assessed. Additionally, the amount of mRNA of several genes (NFE2L2, NQO1, and mt-DN5) and the number of mt-ND5 DNA copies were quantified in cultured GCs from prepubertal and adult females, either supplemented with UA or not. Our study confirmed the harmful effect of oocyte aging on the nuclear maturation progression, MMP, developmental competence and gene expression levels. UA treatment during in vitro maturation enhanced (p < 0.05) the maturation rate and subsequent developmental capacity of aged oocytes. A positive effect (p < 0.05) of UA on physiological maturation, MMP and embryonic development was also identified. UA also interfered on the expression profile of NFE2L2 and NQO1 genes in GCs cultures. Our findings demonstrate that UA supplementation is an effective way to prevent oocyte aging and improves the subsequent bovine embryonic development.
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- Élisa Fonseca
- Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária, Quinta da Fonte Boa, 2005-048 Santarem, Portugal; (É.F.); (C.C.M.); (J.P.); (M.C.B.)
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- Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária, Quinta da Fonte Boa, 2005-048 Santarem, Portugal; (É.F.); (C.C.M.); (J.P.); (M.C.B.)
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- Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária, Quinta da Fonte Boa, 2005-048 Santarem, Portugal; (É.F.); (C.C.M.); (J.P.); (M.C.B.)
- Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar em Sanidade Animal, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Group of Environment, Genetics and Oncobiology, Faculty of Medicine, Coimbra Institute for Clinical and Biomedical Research, University Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal; (J.J.); (A.C.G.)
- Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, University Coimbra, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária, Quinta da Fonte Boa, 2005-048 Santarem, Portugal; (É.F.); (C.C.M.); (J.P.); (M.C.B.)
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- Group of Environment, Genetics and Oncobiology, Faculty of Medicine, Coimbra Institute for Clinical and Biomedical Research, University Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal; (J.J.); (A.C.G.)
- Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, University Coimbra, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária, Quinta da Fonte Boa, 2005-048 Santarem, Portugal; (É.F.); (C.C.M.); (J.P.); (M.C.B.)
- Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar em Sanidade Animal, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisboa, Portugal
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +351-243767300
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Timóteo-Ferreira F, Abreu D, Mendes S, Matos L, Rodrigues A, Almeida H, Silva E. Redox imbalance in age-related ovarian dysfunction and perspectives for its prevention. Ageing Res Rev 2021; 68:101345. [PMID: 33894395 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2021.101345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Revised: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The age at which women have their first child is increasing. This change represents a major health problem to society because advanced maternal age is related with a decay in fertility and an increase in the incidence of a variety of pregnancy complications and offspring health issues. The ovary stands as the main contributor for female reproductive ageing because of the progressive age-related decrease in follicle number and oocyte quality. Loss of redox homeostasis and establishment of an ovarian oxidative microenvironment are seen as major underlying causes for such downfall and impairment of ovarian function. Thus, the use of antioxidants to preserve fertility became an important field of research. In this review, new insights on mechanisms underlying the establishment of oxidative stress and its repercussions on ovarian ageing are addressed, along with the current state of knowledge on antioxidant supplementation and its contribution for healthy ageing and extension of ovarian lifespan.
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Hu WY, Li XX, Diao YF, Qi JJ, Wang DL, Zhang JB, Sun BX, Liang S. Asiatic acid protects oocytes against in vitro aging-induced deterioration and improves subsequent embryonic development in pigs. Aging (Albany NY) 2020; 13:3353-3367. [PMID: 33281118 PMCID: PMC7906213 DOI: 10.18632/aging.202184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 08/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
As a pentacyclic triterpene in Centella asiatica, asiatic acid (AA) is a powerful antioxidant with many bioactivities. In the present research, we investigated whether AA has the potential to rescue the decrease in porcine oocyte quality that occurs during in vitro aging (IVA). Mature porcine oocytes were collected and then continuously cultured for an additional 24 h or 48 h with or without AA in maturation medium as an IVA model. The results revealed that AA supplementation reduced the percentage of abnormal aged porcine oocytes during IVA. Furthermore, AA supplementation effectively maintained aged porcine oocyte developmental competence, both parthenogenetic activation and in vitro fertilization. The number of sperm that bound to the zona pellucida on aged porcine oocytes was higher in the AA-supplemented group than in the non-supplemented group. Moreover, AA supplementation not only blocked IVA-induced oxidative stress but also maintained intracellular GSH levels and reduced the percentage of early apoptosis aged porcine oocytes. Mitochondrial functions were disordered during the IVA process. The intracellular ATP levels and mitochondrial membrane potential in aged porcine oocytes were dramatically increased by AA supplementation. Therefore, AA has beneficial effects on porcine oocyte quality and developmental potential maintenance during IVA.
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- Wei-Yi Hu
- Department of Animals Sciences, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agriculture Science and Technology University, Changchun, China.,Jilin Province Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Jilin Agriculture Science and Technology University, Changchun, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agriculture Science and Technology University, Changchun, China.,Jilin Province Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Jilin Agriculture Science and Technology University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Animals Sciences, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Animals Sciences, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Animals Sciences, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Animals Sciences, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Animals Sciences, College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Mohammadi F, Ashrafi M, Zandieh Z, Najafi M, Niknafs B, Amjadi FS, Haghighi M. The Effect of Preincubation Time and Myo-inositol Supplementation on the Quality of Mouse MII Oocytes. J Reprod Infertil 2020; 21:259-268. [PMID: 33209742 PMCID: PMC7648865 DOI: 10.18502/jri.v21i4.4330] [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] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background: It is demonstrated that optimal preincubation time improves oocyte quality, fertilization potential and developmental rate. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of preincubation time in the simple and myo-inositol supplemented medium on the oocyte quality regarding oxidative stress and mitochondrial alteration. Methods: Cumulus oocyte complexes (COCs) retrieved from superovulated NMRI mice were divided in groups of 0, 4 and 8 hr preincubation time in the simple and 20 mmol/L myo-inositol supplemented media. Intracellular reactive oxygen species (H2O2), glutathione (GSH), mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), ATP content, and mitochondrial amount were measured and analyzed in experimental groups. One-way ANOVA and Kruskal-Wallis were respectively used for parametric and nonparametric variables. Statistical significance was defined as p<0.05. Results: In comparison to control group, variables including ROS, GSH, mitochondrial amount, fertilization and developmental rates were significantly changed after 4 hr of preincubation in the simple medium, while MMP decreased following 8 hr of preincubation in the simple medium (p˂0.001). Preincubation of oocytes up to 8 hr in the simple medium could not decrease ATP content. For both 4 and 8 hr preincubation times, myo-inositole could decrease H2O2 and increase GSH and MMP levels and consequently could improve fertilization rate compared to oocytes preincubated in the simple culture. Conclusion: It seems that 4 hr or more preincubation time can decrease the oocyte quality and lead to reduced oocyte fertilization and developmental potential. Howevere, myo-inositol may prevent oocyte quality reduction and improve fertilization potential in comparision to the equivalent simple groups.
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- Fatemeh Mohammadi
- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran.,Anatomy Department, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Shahid Akbar Abadi Clinical Research Development Unit (ShACRDU), Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran.,Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Shahid Akbar Abadi Clinical Research Development Unit (ShACRDU), Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran.,Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Biochemistry Department, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Anatomy Department, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Anatomy Department, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran.,Shahid Akbar Abadi Clinical Research Development Unit (ShACRDU), Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran.,Anatomy Department, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
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Inhibitory effects of astaxanthin on postovulatory porcine oocyte aging in vitro. Sci Rep 2020; 10:20217. [PMID: 33214659 PMCID: PMC7677382 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-77359-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 11/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Mammalian oocytes represent impaired quality after undergoing a process of postovulatory aging, which can be alleviated through various effective ways such as reagent treatment. Accumulating evidences have revealed the beneficial effects of astaxanthin (Ax) as a potential antioxidant on reproductive biology. Here, porcine matured oocytes were used as a model to explore whether Ax supplement can protect against oocyte aging in vitro and the underlying mechanism, and therefore they were cultured with or without 2.5 μM Ax for an additional 24 h. Aged oocytes treated with Ax showed improved yield and quality of blastocysts as well as recovered expression of maternal genes. Importantly, oxidative stress in aged oocytes was relieved through Ax treatment, based on reduced reactive oxygen species and enhanced glutathione and antioxidant gene expression. Moreover, inhibition in apoptosis and autophagy of aged oocyte by Ax was confirmed through decreased caspase-3, cathepsin B and autophagic activities. Ax could also maintain spindle organization and actin expression, and rescue functional status of organelles including mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus and lysosomes according to restored fluorescence intensity. In conclusion, Ax might provide an alternative for ameliorating the oocyte quality following aging in vitro, through the mechanisms mediated by its antioxidant properties.
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Laminarin, a β-(1,3)-glucan from the seaweed Laminaria digitata, is a polysaccharide which provides anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative properties. Its influence on both human dermal fibroblasts adult (HDFa) and normal human epidermal keratinocytes (NHEK) has not been established yet. Herein, laminarin effects were examined on skin cells’ mitochondrial and antioxidant activities. Cytokines, hyaluronic acid, and procollagen type I secretions and interaction mechanisms were explored after a maximum of 72 h treatment with laminarin. Our results demonstrated a decrease in mitochondrial activities with 72 h treatment with laminarin from 500 µg.mL−1 for NHEK cells and from 100 µg.mL−1 for HDFa cells without cytotoxicity. No variation of hyaluronic acid or type I procollagen was observed for all laminarin concentrations, while an antioxidant effect was found against reactive oxygen species (ROS) from 1 µg.mL−1 for HDFa cells in both H2O2 and UVA radiation conditions, and from 10 µg.mL−1 and 1 µg.mL−1 for NHEK cells in both H2O2 and UVA radiation conditions, respectively. Laminarin treatment modulated both cells surface glycosylation and cytokine secretions of skin cells. Overall, our data suggest a positive effect of β-(1,3)-glucan on skin cells on oxidative stress and inflammation induced by environmental factors. Of note, these effects are through the modulation of glycan and receptors interactions at the skin cells surface.
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Pre-Treatment with Laminarin Protects Hippocampal CA1 Pyramidal Neurons and Attenuates Reactive Gliosis Following Transient Forebrain Ischemia in Gerbils. Mar Drugs 2020; 18:md18010052. [PMID: 31940961 PMCID: PMC7024340 DOI: 10.3390/md18010052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2019] [Revised: 01/09/2020] [Accepted: 01/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Transient brain ischemia triggers selective neuronal death/loss, especially in vulnerable regions of the brain including the hippocampus. Laminarin, a polysaccharide originating from brown seaweed, has various pharmaceutical properties including an antioxidant function. To the best of our knowledge, few studies have been conducted on the protective effects of laminarin against ischemic injury induced by ischemic insults. In this study, we histopathologically investigated the neuroprotective effects of laminarin in the Cornu Ammonis 1 (CA1) field of the hippocampus, which is very vulnerable to ischemia-reperfusion injury, following transient forebrain ischemia (TFI) for five minutes in gerbils. The neuroprotective effect was examined by cresyl violet staining, Fluoro-Jade B histofluorescence staining and immunohistochemistry for neuronal-specific nuclear protein. Additionally, to study gliosis (glial changes), we performed immunohistochemistry for glial fibrillary acidic protein to examine astrocytes, and ionized calcium-binding adaptor molecule 1 to examine microglia. Furthermore, we examined alterations in pro-inflammatory M1 microglia by using double immunofluorescence. Pretreatment with 10 mg/kg laminarin failed to protect neurons in the hippocampal CA1 field and did not attenuate reactive gliosis in the field following TFI. In contrast, pretreatment with 50 or 100 mg/kg laminarin protected neurons, attenuated reactive gliosis and reduced pro-inflammatory M1 microglia in the CA1 field following TFI. Based on these results, we firmly propose that 50 mg/kg laminarin can be strategically applied to develop a preventative against injuries following cerebral ischemic insults.
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Jiang WJ, Yao XR, Zhao YH, Gao QS, Jin QG, Li YH, Yan AG, Xu YN. L-carnitine prevents bovine oocyte aging and promotes subsequent embryonic development. J Reprod Dev 2019; 65:499-506. [PMID: 31474647 PMCID: PMC6923151 DOI: 10.1262/jrd.2019-046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2019] [Accepted: 08/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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L-carnitine (LC) is well known for its antioxidant activity. In this study, we explored the potential mechanistic effects of LC supplementation on aged bovine oocytes in vitro. We showed that in-vitro maturation could enhance the subsequent developmental capacity of aging oocytes, when supplemented with LC. After in vitro fertilization, the blastocyst formation rate in the aged oocytes post-LC treatment significantly increased compared to that in untreated aged oocytes (29.23 ± 2.20% vs. 20.90 ± 3.05%). Furthermore, after LC treatment, the level of intracellular reactive oxygen species in aged oocytes significantly decreased, and glutathione levels significantly increased, compared to those in untreated aged oocytes. Mitochondrial membrane potential, the percentage of early apoptotic oocytes, and caspase-3 activity were significantly reduced in LC-treated aged oocytes compared to those in untreated aged oocytes. Furthermore, during in vitro aging, the mRNA levels of the anti-apoptotic genes, Bcl-xl and survivin in LC-treated aged oocytes were significantly higher than those in untreated aged oocytes. Overall, these results indicate that at least in in vitro conditions, LC can prevent the aging of bovine oocytes and improve the developmental capacity of bovine embryo.
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- Wen-Jie Jiang
- College of Agriculture, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, China
- Engineering Research Center of Yanbian Yellow Cattle Resources Reservation, Yanji 133000, China
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- College of Agriculture, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, China
- Engineering Research Center of Yanbian Yellow Cattle Resources Reservation, Yanji 133000, China
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- College of Agriculture, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, China
- Engineering Research Center of Yanbian Yellow Cattle Resources Reservation, Yanji 133000, China
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- College of Agriculture, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, China
- Engineering Research Center of Yanbian Yellow Cattle Resources Reservation, Yanji 133000, China
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- College of Agriculture, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, China
- Engineering Research Center of Yanbian Yellow Cattle Resources Reservation, Yanji 133000, China
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- College of Agriculture, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, China
- Engineering Research Center of Yanbian Yellow Cattle Resources Reservation, Yanji 133000, China
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- College of Agriculture, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, China
- Engineering Research Center of Yanbian Yellow Cattle Resources Reservation, Yanji 133000, China
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- College of Agriculture, Yanbian University, Yanji 133000, China
- Engineering Research Center of Yanbian Yellow Cattle Resources Reservation, Yanji 133000, China
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Supplementation of kaempferol to in vitro maturation medium regulates oxidative stress and enhances subsequent embryonic development in vitro. ZYGOTE 2019; 28:59-64. [PMID: 31662136 DOI: 10.1017/s0967199419000674] [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] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Kaempferol (KAE) is one of the most common dietary flavonols possessing biological activities such as anticancer, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Although previous studies have reported the biological activity of KAE on a variety of cells, it is not clear whether KAE plays a similar role in oocyte and embryo in vitro culture systems. This study investigated the effect of KAE addition to in vitro maturation on the antioxidant capacity of embryos in porcine oocytes after parthenogenetic activation. The effects of kaempferol on oocyte quality in porcine oocytes were studied based on the expression of related genes, reactive oxygen species, glutathione and mitochondrial membrane potential as criteria. The rate of blastocyst formation was significantly higher in oocytes treated with 0.1 µm KAE than in control oocytes. The mRNA level of the apoptosis-related gene Caspase-3 was significantly lower in the blastocysts derived from KAE-treated oocytes than in the control group and the mRNA expression of the embryo development-related genes COX2 and SOX2 was significantly increased in the KAE-treated group compared with that in the control group. Furthermore, the level of intracellular reactive oxygen species was significantly decreased and that of glutathione was significantly increased after KAE treatment. Mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm) was increased and the activity of Caspase-3 was significantly decreased in the KAE-treated group compared with that in the control group. Taken together, these results suggested that KAE is beneficial for the improvement of embryo development by inhibiting oxidative stress in porcine oocytes.
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Yao X, Jiang H, Li YH, Gao Q, Xu YN, Kim NH. Kaempferol alleviates the reduction of developmental competence during aging of porcine oocytes. Anim Sci J 2019; 90:1417-1425. [PMID: 31486245 DOI: 10.1111/asj.13280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2019] [Revised: 05/27/2019] [Accepted: 06/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Kaempferol (KAE) is a natural flavonoid present in different plant species and exhibits anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer therapeutic properties. In the present study, we investigated the influence and underlying mechanisms of KAE supplementation on porcine oocytes during in vitro aging. The results show that KAE treatment can alleviate the aging-related reduction of developmental competence. We observed that the blastocyst production rate in aged oocytes treated with 0.1 μM KAE was significantly higher than in untreated aging oocytes (36.78 ± 0.86% vs. 27.55 ± 2.60%, respectively, p < .05). The KAE-treated aging oocytes had significantly reduced levels of reactive oxygen species (p < .05). Furthermore, the mRNA levels of the embryonic pluripotency-related genes Oct4, NANOG, and ITGA5 were significantly increased in blastocysts derived from KAE-treated oocytes (p < .05). During excessive oocyte culture, KAE treatment maintained the mitochondrial membrane potential and reduced apoptosis; however, this was not observed in untreated aging oocytes. In conclusion, our results suggest that KAE treatment can alleviate the aging of porcine oocytes by reducing oxidative stress and improving mitochondrial function.
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- Xuerui Yao
- College of Agriculture, Yanbian University, Yanji, China.,Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea
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- Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea.,College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- College of Agriculture, Yanbian University, Yanji, China
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- College of Agriculture, Yanbian University, Yanji, China
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- College of Agriculture, Yanbian University, Yanji, China
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