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Ali Hassan H, Banchi P, Domain G, El Khoury R, Chaaya R, Wydooghe E, Smits K, Van Soom A. A comparative study of canine epididymal sperm collection techniques and cryopreservation. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1181054. [PMID: 37954662 PMCID: PMC10634665 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1181054] [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: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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Introduction An optimized collection method and freezing protocol for preservation of epididymal spermatozoa remains a topic of interest to many scientists. The current study focused on the collection and preservation of canine epididymal spermatozoa. During the process of collection of canine epididymal spermatozoa, blood content can occur, which may affect sperm cryopreservation in a negative way. Here, we compared first two epididymal sperm collection techniques [epididymal mincing (EM) and single incision epididymal sperm aspiration (SESA)]; and next we tried to solve the issue of blood content using an erythrocyte lysis buffer (ELB). Methods Hence spermatozoa were collected after weighing the epididymides, either by EM or SESA, and sperm quality assessed prior to and post freezing (concentration, total sperm output (TSO), motility, viability and morphology). Next, new sperm samples were collected from eight epididymides by EM and subjected either to a standard freezing protocol or to an ELB treatment freezing protocol. Post-thaw sperm parameters (concentration, TSO, motility, viability and morphology), including intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and lipid peroxidation were assessed. The correlation between the weight of the epididymis and the TSO was evaluated based on the collection technique, and differences in sperm parameters were detected both within different collection techniques and between different pre-freezing treatment protocols. Results There was a very strong correlation between the weight of the epididymis and the TSO for the EM technique (p = 0.002, R2 = 0.6), along with an increased sperm motility with EM compared to SESA (median 80%, inter-quartile range (IQR) 88-65 and median 67.5%, IQR 72.5-52.5, respectively; (p = 0.002). Post-thaw samples subjected to ELB treatment freezing protocol had lower motility and higher intracellular ROS compared to the standard freezing protocol (motility: median 56.25%, IQR 60-48.75 and median 70%, IQR 72.5-63, respectively; p = 0.01; ROS: median 78.5%, IQR 81.25-75.5 and median 70%, IQR 70.5-68.75, respectively; (p = 0.04). Discussion The results indicated that EM is a better technique to harvest epididymal spermatozoa despite the presence of some blood content. Furthermore, the ELB treatment should not be implemented to remove those red blood cells prior to cryopreservation of epididymal spermatozoa in dogs.
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- Hiba Ali Hassan
- Reproductive Biology Unit, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Reproduction and Population Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
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- Reproductive Biology Unit, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Reproduction and Population Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
- Department of Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Turin, Grugliasco, Italy
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- Reproductive Biology Unit, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Reproduction and Population Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
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- Faculty of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Lebanese University, Dekwaneh, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Lebanese University, Dekwaneh, Lebanon
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- Centre of Expertise for Agro- & Biotechnology, Department of Biotechnology, VIVES University College, Roeselare, Belgium
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- Reproductive Biology Unit, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Reproduction and Population Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
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- Reproductive Biology Unit, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Reproduction and Population Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
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Galarza, Jara D, Paredes E, Samaniego J, Méndez M, Soria M, Perea F, Muñoz-León E, Santiago-Moreno J. BoviPure® Density-gradient Centrifugation Procedure Enhances the Quality of Fresh and Cryopreserved Dog Epididymal Spermatozoa. Anim Reprod Sci 2022; 242:107003. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2022.107003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Revised: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Chłopik A, Wysokińska A. Canine spermatozoa-What do we know about their morphology and physiology? An overview. Reprod Domest Anim 2019; 55:113-126. [PMID: 31782838 DOI: 10.1111/rda.13596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2019] [Accepted: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Spermatozoa are unique cells because of their morphological and physiological characteristics. They are produced during the process called spermatogenesis. Spermatogenesis consists of three phases: spermatocytogenesis, spermiogenesis and spermiation, during which spermatozoa undergo several changes. Spermatogenesis takes place within the seminiferous tubules containing two types of cells-the germ cells and the Sertoli cells-that alongside the Leydig cells, which play an important role when it comes to normal fertility. Everything is regulated by the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis and specific hormones due to multi-hormonal feedback systems. Spermatozoa possess morphological and physiological features, which are sometimes completely different from what is observed in various somatic cells. What is more, canine spermatozoa have specific characteristics making them special compared to the spermatozoa of other mammalian species. The metabolic energy production, which is crucial for the appropriate functioning of spermatozoa, can be fuelled by different metabolic pathways utilizing different chemical substrates. Inseparable from the oxidative phosphorylation process is the production of reactive oxygen species, which are both essential and toxic to spermatozoa. Furthermore, epididymis is a very important structure, responsible for the transport and maturation of spermatozoa, which are then stored in the last segment of epididymis-the epididymal cauda. Moreover, the retrieval of spermatozoa from the epididymides is crucial for the development of assisted reproduction techniques and sperm cryopreservation methods. The information gained from the research on domestic dogs might be transferred to their wild relatives, especially those species categorized as endangered.
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- Angelika Chłopik
- Department of Animal Reproduction and Hygiene, Faculty of Life Sciences, Siedlce University of Natural Sciences and Humanities, Siedlce, Poland
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- Department of Animal Reproduction and Hygiene, Faculty of Life Sciences, Siedlce University of Natural Sciences and Humanities, Siedlce, Poland
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Establishment of Normal Reference Data of Analysis in the Fresh and Cryopreserved Canine Spermatozoa. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL REPRODUCTION AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2018. [DOI: 10.12750/jet.2018.33.2.75] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Hori T, Masuda T, Kobayashi M, Kawakami E. Role of prostatic fluid in cooled canine epididymal sperm. Reprod Domest Anim 2017; 52:655-660. [PMID: 28370483 DOI: 10.1111/rda.12963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2016] [Accepted: 02/14/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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In this study, sperms collected from the right and left cauda epididymis were grouped into having canine prostatic fluid (PF) sensitization or not diluted with egg yolk Tris-fructose citrate extender, and stored at 4°C. The necessity of canine PF in cooled preservation was determined by elucidating the sperm quality after the storage. As a result, while there was no difference among all groups up to 48 hr of storage, after storage for 96 hr and more, a significantly lower sperm motility was observed in the group without being sensitized to PF than the groups with being sensitized to PF (p < .05, p < .01). Although sperm abnormality increased in all groups with increased storage time, the group without being sensitized to PF showed significantly higher sperm abnormality than did the groups with being sensitized to PF after storage for 24 hr and more (p < .01). From these findings, we concluded that PF was necessary for the cooled preservation of the canine sperm because these sperms were protected from any effects of low temperatures by being sensitized to PF.
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- T Hori
- Laboratory of Reproduction, Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University, Musashino-shi, Tokyo, Japan
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- Laboratory of Reproduction, Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University, Musashino-shi, Tokyo, Japan
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- Laboratory of Reproduction, Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University, Musashino-shi, Tokyo, Japan
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- Laboratory of Reproduction, Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University, Musashino-shi, Tokyo, Japan
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Chima UM, Abu AH, Dawuda PM, Kisani AI, Ahemen T. Effect of Storage Time on Cauda Epididymal Sperm Parameters of Nigerian Local Dogs. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.4236/ojvm.2017.711016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Luvoni GC, Morselli MG. Canine epididymal spermatozoa: A hidden treasure with great potential. Reprod Domest Anim 2016; 52 Suppl 2:197-201. [PMID: 27757988 DOI: 10.1111/rda.12820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The hidden treasure represented by epididymal spermatozoa has great potential in the current reproductive technologies in dogs. In case of azoospermia or when a donor male accidentally dies or undergoes orchiectomy, the retrieval of epididymal spermatozoa opens new possibilities to generate progeny. Spermatozoa can be collected by different techniques from ex vivo or in vivo testicles and can be cryopreserved for a future use. Freeze tolerance of canine epididymal spermatozoa seems lower than that of ejaculated spermatozoa; however, puppies were born after artificial insemination with frozen epididymal semen, other than with fresh and chilled. Even though several aspects need to be further investigated, advances have been recently made in the use of epididymal spermatozoa in assisted reproduction in dogs.
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- G C Luvoni
- Dipartimento di Scienze Veterinarie per la Salute, la Produzione Animale e la Sicurezza Alimentare, Milan, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Veterinarie per la Salute, la Produzione Animale e la Sicurezza Alimentare, Milan, Italy
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Zelli R, Orlandi R, Verstegen J, Troisi A, Elad Ngonput A, Menchetti L, Cardinali L, Polisca A. Addition of different concentrations of prostasome-like vesicles at neutral or slightly alkaline pH decreases canine sperm motility. Andrology 2016; 5:160-168. [PMID: 27676322 DOI: 10.1111/andr.12286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2016] [Revised: 08/18/2016] [Accepted: 08/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Prostasome-like vesicles (PV) are components of the canine prostatic fluid during ejaculation and despite some enzymatic activities have been identified recently, their functions in the reproductive events in this species are still poorly understood. In this study, we evaluated at neutral or slightly alkaline pH, the effects of different concentrations of purified PV on sperm cell motility characteristics and the impact on the short- and long-term preservation of preserved semen maintained at room temperature. Two different experiments were performed. In the first experiment, purified PV were added at increasing concentration (1.25, 2.5, 5, 10, and 20 μL equivalent to 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 μg of protein, respectively) to aliquots of 100 μL of preserved semen maintained at 22 °C at the following time points: 0, 30, 60, 120, 240, and 480 min. Computer-assisted sperm motility characteristics and pH were assessed three times at each time points, for each sample and for every concentrations. In the second experiment, the purified PV were added with the same methods as described above but only at time 0. Sperm motility characteristics and pH were assessed over the time. This study showed how the addition of purified PV to preserved semen affects negatively (p < 0.05) at neutral and alkaline pH, both total and progressive motility in a concentration depending manner. Furthermore, prostasome addition was demonstrated to change the quality of sperm movement which may represent a mechanism facilitating sperm cells attachment to the uterine epithelium and facilitating energy preservation before fertilization.
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- R Zelli
- Department Veterinary Medicine, Universita degli Studi di Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Tyrus Clinica Veterinaria, Terni, Italy
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- Veterinary College and TherioExpert, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department Veterinary Medicine, Universita degli Studi di Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department Veterinary Medicine, Universita degli Studi di Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department Veterinary Medicine, Universita degli Studi di Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department Veterinary Medicine, Universita degli Studi di Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department Veterinary Medicine, Universita degli Studi di Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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In vitro preservation of the male gamete is a challenge in the development of artificial insemination techniques for domestic animals. Specific strategies and diluents have been developed for the preservation of the fertilizing ability of the semen for each species. However, the epididymal medium has been demonstrated to be the best sperm environment to maintain sperm viability over several days and weeks for mammals. The aims of this study were to evaluate the motility and in vivo fertility of ram epididymal spermatozoa when the semen was stored for up to 4 days at 4°C undiluted in epididymal plasma. The study was undertaken with two ovine breeds (Ile de France and Corriedale). The motility of epididymal spermatozoa was better preserved in the undiluted epididymal fluid than when epididymal spermatozoa were diluted in classic ovine extender such as skim milk. During storage, the decrease in the percentage of motile sperm was lower if the epididymal spermatozoa were collected immediately after epididymal sampling than 24 h after castration or animal death. The fertility obtained after cryopreservation of the stored sperm and subsequent intrauterine insemination ranged from 55% to 24% following 24 to 96-h sperm storage. There was a linear regression relationship between fertility and the number of motile sperm inseminated for both breeds. These results show that it is possible to keep epididymal sperm motile and fertile for several days without dilution. Such a method of sperm preservation could be a final possibility for animals of high genetic value or for endangered species when the collection of semen before death of the animal is not possible.
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Korochkina E, Johannisson A, Goodla L, Morrell JM, Axner E. Effect of prostatic fluid on the quality of fresh and frozen-thawed canine epididymal spermatozoa. Theriogenology 2014; 82:1206-11. [PMID: 25248925 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2014.06.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2014] [Revised: 06/26/2014] [Accepted: 06/26/2014] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Canine epididymal spermatozoa have a low freeze-tolerance ability compared with ejaculated spermatozoa, which could arise from the absence of prostatic fluid (PF). Therefore, the purpose of this work was to elucidate the influence of PF on the quality of canine epididymal sperm before and after freezing. Caudae epididymides were retrieved from eight dogs after routine castration. Spermatozoa were released by slicing the tissue and were extended in either Tris solution or PF before freezing. Frozen sperm samples were thawed at 70 °C for 8 seconds in a waterbath. Sperm concentration, motility using computer-assisted sperm analysis, morphology, plasma membrane, acrosome and chromatin integrity were assessed in the fresh sperm samples (after 20 minutes incubation) and at 0 and 4 hours after thawing. Progressive motility, distance straight line, distance average path, average path velocity, curvilinear velocity, straight line velocity, straightness, linearity, wobble, and beat cross frequency were significantly increased after extraction into PF. There was a higher proportion of spermatozoa with DNA damage in the PF treatment group at 4 hours after thawing than in the Tris treatment group (15.8% vs. 6.7%, P < 0.05). These results suggest that the addition of PF to canine spermatozoa activates sperm motility in fresh spermatozoa but has a negative effect on chromatin integrity after freezing-thawing.
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- E Korochkina
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Division of Reproduction, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences-SLU, Uppsala, Sweden; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Petersburg State Academy of Veterinary Medicine-St.Petersburg, Russia.
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- Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Division of Reproduction, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences-SLU, Uppsala, Sweden; Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Division of Reproduction, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences-SLU, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Division of Reproduction, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences-SLU, Uppsala, Sweden
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Varesi S, Vernocchi V, Faustini M, Luvoni GC. Morphological and acrosomal changes of canine spermatozoa during epididymal transit. Acta Vet Scand 2013; 55:17. [PMID: 23442223 PMCID: PMC3669098 DOI: 10.1186/1751-0147-55-17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2012] [Accepted: 02/15/2013] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND During epididymal transit, functional and structural modifications leading to full maturation enable male gametes to reach, recognize and fertilize the oocytes. In dogs, little is known on the modifications of spermatozoa during the passage in the epididymis. The aim of this study was to describe the motility, morphology and acrosomal patterns of canine spermatozoa retrieved from the epididymis caput, corpus and cauda. RESULTS After the dilution required for the collection of epididymal content, sperm motility was significantly higher (P<0.0001) in the cauda compared to corpus and caput. Proportions of spermatozoa with normal morphology were significantly higher in corpus (P=0.02) and cauda (P<0.0001) compared to caput. Overall morphological abnormalities of the head and neck/midpiece were similar in the three different epididymal regions. A significantly increased prevalence of tail defects, mainly represented by single bent tails, was observed in the corpus compared to caput (P<0.0001) and cauda (P=0.006). Numbers of immature sperm with cytoplasmic droplets decreased from the proximal to the distal region of the epididymis. Particularly, proximal cytoplasmic droplets were more frequently found in spermatozoa collected from the caput epididymis than in the corpus (P<0.0001) and in the cauda (P<0.0001), whereas the occurrence of distal cytoplasmic droplets was higher in the corpus than in the caput (P=0.0003) and in the cauda (P<0.05). Significantly higher proportions of spermatozoa with intact acrosomes were retrieved from the cauda epididymis than from the caput (P=0.03) and the corpus (P=0.008). This difference was mainly due to a lower proportion of spermatozoa with abnormal acrosomes (mainly swollen acrosomes) rather than with absent acrosomes. CONCLUSIONS Canine spermatozoa undergo several modifications in the epididymis. The acquisition of progressive motility, migration of the cytoplasmic droplet and acrosomal reshaping lead to mature spermatozoa which are then stored in the cauda epididymis. From this site, spermatozoa can be retrieved and used in assisted reproductive techniques as a valuable tool for propagating genetic traits of high value individuals that dies accidentally or undergoes orchiectomy for medical purposes. Further investigations should be also focused on the potential use of spermatozoa recovered from other epididymal regions.
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Varesi S, Vernocchi V, Faustini M, Luvoni G. Quality of canine spermatozoa retrieved by percutaneous epididymal sperm aspiration. J Small Anim Pract 2013; 54:87-91. [DOI: 10.1111/jsap.12020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- S. Varesi
- Dipartimento di Scienze Veterinarie per la Salute, la Produzione Animale e la Sicurezza Alimentare; Università degli Studi di Milano; Milano Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Veterinarie per la Salute, la Produzione Animale e la Sicurezza Alimentare; Università degli Studi di Milano; Milano Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Veterinarie e Sanità Pubblica; Università degli Studi di Milano; Milano Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Veterinarie per la Salute, la Produzione Animale e la Sicurezza Alimentare; Università degli Studi di Milano; Milano Italy
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Gilbert RO, Suarez SS. Canine seminal plasma: transport medium or signaling agent? Vet J 2013; 195:131-2. [PMID: 23321454 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2012.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2012] [Revised: 09/06/2012] [Accepted: 12/10/2012] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Burgess DM, Mitchell KE, Thomas PGA. Coeliotomy-assisted intrauterine insemination in dogs: a study of 238 inseminations. Aust Vet J 2012; 90:283-90. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.2012.00958.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- DM Burgess
- Queensland Veterinary Specialists; 263 Appleby Road; Stafford Heights; Queensland; 4053; Australia
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- Queensland Veterinary Specialists; 263 Appleby Road; Stafford Heights; Queensland; 4053; Australia
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- Queensland Veterinary Specialists; 263 Appleby Road; Stafford Heights; Queensland; 4053; Australia
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TOYONAGA M, SATO Y, MORITA M, WATANABE M, OBA H, MIZUTANI T, HORI T, TSUTSUI T. The Qualities of Cryopreserved Epididymal Sperm Collected from Feline Epididymides Stored at Low Temperature. J Vet Med Sci 2010; 72:777-80. [DOI: 10.1292/jvms.09-0260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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- Mari TOYONAGA
- Department of Reproduction, Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University
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- Department of Reproduction, Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University
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- Department of Reproduction, Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University
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- Department of Reproduction, Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University
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- Department of Reproduction, Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University
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- Department of Reproduction, Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University
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- Department of Reproduction, Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University
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- Department of Reproduction, Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University
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HORI T, UEHARA Y, KAWAKAMI E, TSUTSUI T. Influence of the Time between Removal and Cooling of the Canine Epididymis on Post-Thaw Caudal Epididymal Sperm Quality. J Vet Med Sci 2009; 71:811-5. [DOI: 10.1292/jvms.71.811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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- Tatsuya HORI
- Department of Reproduction, Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University
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- Department of Reproduction, Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University
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- Department of Reproduction, Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University
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- Department of Reproduction, Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University
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Ponglowhapan S, Chatdarong K. Effects of Equex STM Paste on the quality of frozen-thawed epididymal dog spermatozoa. Theriogenology 2008; 69:666-72. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2007.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2007] [Revised: 11/15/2007] [Accepted: 11/09/2007] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Nichi M, Goovaerts IGF, Cortada CNM, Barnabe VH, De Clercq JBP, Bols PEJ. Roles of lipid peroxidation and cytoplasmic droplets on in vitro fertilization capacity of sperm collected from bovine epididymides stored at 4 and 34 degrees C. Theriogenology 2006; 67:334-40. [PMID: 17045637 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2006.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2006] [Revised: 08/21/2006] [Accepted: 08/21/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Sperm recovery from the cauda epididymis can be very advantageous, for example, in case of the unexpected death of a genetically highly valuable animal, for preserving endangered species, or when the collection of sperm by other means becomes impossible. Studies indicate that epididymides stored at cooler temperatures result in better quality sperm. One of the factors that could negatively affect sperm viability during storage is lipid peroxidation, in which the sperm membrane's ability to resist attacks by reactive oxygen species (ROS) plays an important role. Another factor is the presence of cytoplasmic droplets, which appear in high numbers in epididymal sperm, and are known to influence oxidative stress. The objectives of this study were: to determine whether the post-slaughter storage temperature of the epididymis would effect the sperm membrane's resistance to lipid peroxidation and/or the sperm cell's fertilizing capacity in vitro and to elucidate the role played by the cytoplasmic droplets. Forty-eight testicles with epididymides (24 bulls) were collected following slaughter, and divided into two groups. One testicle from each pair was stored at 4 degrees C, and the other at 34 degrees C, for 2h, after which sperm was collected from the caudae epididymides. Sperm concentration was measured, and an aliquot containing 10(8)sperm was subjected to induced lipid peroxidation with ferrous sulphate and ascorbate (37 degrees C, 2h). Subsequently, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), as an index of lipid peroxidation, were measured. A second aliquot of the same sample was used in a routine in vitro fertilization performed in duplicate. Sperm from caudae epididymides stored at 34 degrees C resulted in lower rates of total blastocyst formation and had a higher percentage of distal droplets, when compared to sperm from epididymides stored at 4 degrees C (21.2+/-2.42 and 71.8+/-4.7% versus 33.5+/-1.8 and 23.7+/-4.7%, respectively, P<0.05). Storage temperature had no effect on TBARS levels. For samples stored at 4 degrees C, TBARS were negatively correlated with distal droplets (r=-0.63, P<0.05) and positively correlated with proximal droplets (r=0.42, P<0.05). In conclusion, our results show that short-term storage of epididymides at 4 degrees C provided sperm of higher quality and in vitro fertilizing capacity than storage at 34 degrees C. Although resistance to oxidative stress could not be shown to directly influence these results, distal sperm droplets that appeared in high numbers in the cooled epididymal sperm samples, may have exerted an antioxidant effect. We hypothesize that this protection against ROS is one of the functions of distal sperm droplets in the epididymis.
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Affiliation(s)
- M Nichi
- University of Antwerp, Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, Laboratory of Veterinary Physiology, Universiteitsplein 1, Gebouw U, B-2610 Wilrijk, Belgium.
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