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Kodzik N, Ciereszko A, Judycka S, Słowińska M, Szczepkowska B, Świderska B, Dietrich MA. Cryoprotectant-specific alterations in the proteome of Siberian sturgeon spermatozoa induced by cryopreservation. Sci Rep 2024; 14:17707. [PMID: 39085328 PMCID: PMC11291920 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-68395-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024] Open
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Cryopreservation is crucial for conserving genetic diversity in endangered species including the critically endangered group of sturgeons (Acipenseridae), but it can compromise sperm quality and protein profiles. Although cryopreservation with dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and methanol (MeOH) results in the recovery of good post-thaw motility, DMSO-preserved sperm show reduced fertilization ability. This study was conducted in Siberian sturgeon as a model for Acipenserid fishes to explore the effects of DMSO and MeOH on the proteome of semen using advanced proteomics methods-liquid chromatography‒mass spectrometry and two-dimensional difference gel electrophoresis. We analyzed the proteomic profiles of fresh and cryopreserved spermatozoa and their extracellular medium and showed that cryopreservation decreases motility and viability and increases reactive oxygen species levels, membrane fluidity, and acrosome damage. Despite having similar post-thaw semen motility, sperm treated with DMSO had significantly lower fertilization success (6.2%) than those treated with MeOH (51.2%). A total of 224 and 118 differentially abundant proteins were identified in spermatozoa preserved with MeOH and DMSO, respectively. MeOH-related proteins were linked to chromosomal structure and mitochondrial functionality, while DMSO-related proteins impacted fertilization by altering the acrosome reaction and binding of sperm to the zona pellucida and nuclear organization. Additionally, cryopreservation led to alterations in the proacrosin/acrosin system in both cryoprotectants. This study provides the first comprehensive proteomic characterization of Siberian sturgeon sperm after cryopreservation, offering insights into how cryoprotectants impact fertilization ability.
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- Natalia Kodzik
- Department of Gamete and Embryo Biology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Tuwima 10, 10-748, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Gamete and Embryo Biology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Tuwima 10, 10-748, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Gamete and Embryo Biology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Tuwima 10, 10-748, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Gamete and Embryo Biology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Tuwima 10, 10-748, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Sturgeon Fish Breeding, National Inland Fisheries Research Institute in Olsztyn, 11-610, Pozezdrze, Pieczarki, Poland
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- Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Pawinskiego 5a, 02-106, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Gamete and Embryo Biology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Tuwima 10, 10-748, Olsztyn, Poland.
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Panda A, Judycka S, Palińska-Żarska K, Debernardis R, Jarmołowicz S, Jastrzębski JP, Rocha de Almeida T, Błażejewski M, Hliwa P, Krejszeff S, Żarski D. Paternal-effect-genes revealed through sperm cryopreservation in Perca fluviatilis. Sci Rep 2024; 14:6396. [PMID: 38493223 PMCID: PMC10944473 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-56971-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024] Open
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Knowledge about paternal-effect-genes (PEGs) (genes whose expression in the progeny is influenced by paternal factors present in the sperm) in fish is very limited. To explore this issue, we used milt cryopreservation as a specific challenge test for sperm cells, thus enabling selection amidst cryo-sensitivity. We created two groups of Eurasian perch (Perca fluviatilis) as a model - eggs fertilized either with fresh (Fresh group) or cryopreserved (Cryo group) milt from the same male followed by phenotypic-transcriptomic examination of consequences of cryopreservation in obtained progeny (at larval stages). Most of the phenotypical observations were similar in both groups, except the final weight which was higher in the Cryo group. Milt cryopreservation appeared to act as a "positive selection" factor, upregulating most PEGs in the Cryo group. Transcriptomic profile of freshly hatched larvae sourced genes involved in the development of visual perception and we identified them as PEGs. Consequently, larvae from the Cryo group exhibited enhanced eyesight, potentially contributing to more efficient foraging and weight gain compared to the Fresh group. This study unveils, for the first time, the significant influence of the paternal genome on the development of the visual system in fish, highlighting pde6g, opn1lw1, and rbp4l as novel PEGs.
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- Abhipsa Panda
- Department of Gametes and Embryo Biology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Tuwima 10, 10-748, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Gametes and Embryo Biology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Tuwima 10, 10-748, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Ichthyology, Hydrobiology and Aquatic Ecology, National Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Oczapowskiego 10, 10-719, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Gametes and Embryo Biology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Tuwima 10, 10-748, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Ichthyology, Hydrobiology and Aquatic Ecology, National Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Oczapowskiego 10, 10-719, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Plant Physiology, Genetics, and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Oczapowskiego 1A, 10-719, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Gametes and Embryo Biology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Tuwima 10, 10-748, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Ichthyology and Aquaculture, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Oczapowskiego 5, 10-719, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Ichthyology and Aquaculture, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Oczapowskiego 5, 10-719, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Aquaculture, National Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Oczapowskiego 10, 10-719, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Gametes and Embryo Biology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Tuwima 10, 10-748, Olsztyn, Poland.
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Kolyada MN, Osipova VP, Pimenov YT. Oxidative stress and cryoresistance of sturgeon sperm: A review. Cryobiology 2023; 113:104594. [PMID: 37848167 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2023.104594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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Currently, the majority of sturgeons are relict fishes of high economic value yet endangered with extinction. Cryopreservation of sperm has great potential in fish farming and conservation, but the problem of low cryoresistance of sturgeon sperm has not yet been solved. The goal of this work was to review current literature data on the causes of low tolerance of sturgeon sperm to cryodamage. The influence of cryopreservation on the parameters of physiology and metabolism of sturgeon sperm (morphology and fine ultrastructure, mobility and fertilization ability, integrity of the plasma membrane, protein, lipid and metabolite profiles, antioxidant status, DNA damage), as well as on biomarkers of oxidative stress (lipids peroxidation levels and carbonyl derivatives of proteins) is discussed. Since the development of oxidative stress is an important mechanism of sperm cryodamage induction, the review presents the literature on the role of oxygen-derived species in damage of sturgeon reproductive cells caused by cryopreservation. Particular attention is paid to the system of antioxidant protection of sturgeon seminal plasma and spermatozoa, represented by antioxidant enzymes and low molecular weight antioxidants capable of utilizing various reactive forms of oxygen and nitrogen. The review discusses the results of lipidomic and proteomic studies of sturgeon sperm, which made it possible to obtain new data on the lipid composition of cell membranes, to detect proteins involved in the protection of sturgeon spermatozoa from oxidative damage during cryopreservation. This review presents the use of «omics» technology to elucidate the mechanism of cryodamage in sturgeon sperm. Additionally, the review summarizes information on the unique anatomical, morphological, biochemical, and physiological features of sturgeon sperm, which may be associated with low cryoresistance of sturgeon, in order to establish prospects for further research on improving the methods of the conservation of sperm of these threatened species.
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- Margarita N Kolyada
- Southern Scientific Centre of Russian Academy of Science, 41 Chekhova str., 344006, Rostov-on-Don, Russia.
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- Southern Scientific Centre of Russian Academy of Science, 41 Chekhova str., 344006, Rostov-on-Don, Russia.
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- Astrakhan State Technical University, 16 Tatisheva str., 414056, Astrakhan, Russia.
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Kolyada MN, Osipova VP, Berberova NT. Use of cryoprotectors and antioxidants in sturgeon semen cryopreservation. Cryobiology 2023:S0011-2240(23)00022-6. [PMID: 36791902 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2023.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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In recent years, the possibility of increasing the low cryoresistance of sturgeon sperm by using antioxidants in basic cryoprotective media has been studied. The goal of this work was to review the current literature on impact of the cryoprotectors, well-known antioxidants and new multifunctional compounds on the activity indicators and fertilizing capability of sperm, as well as on biomarkers of cryostress. A special attention is given to the radical scavenging activity of studied compounds in relation to the highly reactive oxygen species, to prevent and negate oxidative stress damage of sturgeon sperm. Also, new trends for future research through the application of novel polyfunctional antioxidants to sturgeon sperm cryopreservation were indicated.
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- M N Kolyada
- Southern Scientific Centre of Russian Academy of Science, 41 Chekhova str., 344006, Rostov-on-Don, Russia.
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- Southern Scientific Centre of Russian Academy of Science, 41 Chekhova str., 344006, Rostov-on-Don, Russia.
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- Astrakhan State Technical University, 16 Tatisheva str., 414056, Astrakhan, Russia.
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The successful production of "sterbel" hybrids using beluga (Huso huso) cryopreserved sperm. Anim Reprod Sci 2023; 249:107197. [PMID: 36764190 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2023.107197] [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: 04/28/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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This is the first report of the production of viable "sterbel" hybrids using cryopreserved beluga (Huso huso) sperm. In the present study, beluga cryopreserved sperm were used for fertilization and activation of eggs collected from four females of sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus). Sperm were cryopreserved with the use of a glucose methanol extender with the application of an automatic freezer. The mean sperm concentration of beluga was 1.54 × 109 mL-1. Cryopreservation did not significantly change sperm velocity and trajectory parameters (VCL, VSL, VAP, LIN, STR, ALH, BCF). Cryopreservation affected only the values of percentage of motile sperm (MOT) and progressive motility (PRG). The frozen/thawed sperm were subsequently used for the fertilization of the sterlet ova. The fertilized and activated eggs from each female were incubated in separate experimental incubation cages in the RAS system (at 15 °C). This experiment resulted in the production of inter-generic hybrids that were incubated until hatching. Experimental hybridization was characterized by 20-35% hatching rates and normal development of "sterbel" larvae. Experimental hybrids were verified using molecular and cytogenetic analyses. All produced specimens were characterized by sterlet maternal and beluga paternal genomes and were diploids with 120 chromosomes. This study presents the procedure of hybridization of the sterlet with beluga cryopreserved sperm that can be applied in sturgeon aquaculture or research focused on the biology of sturgeon reproduction.
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Nynca J, Dietrich MA, Ciereszko A. DIGE Analysis of Fish Tissues. Methods Mol Biol 2023; 2596:303-322. [PMID: 36378447 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-2831-7_21] [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: 06/16/2023]
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Two-dimensional difference gel electrophoresis (2D-DIGE) appears to be especially useful in quantitative approaches, allowing the co-separation of proteins of control samples and proteins of treated/disease samples on the same gel, eliminating gel-to-gel variability. The principle of 2D-DIGE is to label proteins prior to isoelectric focusing and use three spectrally resolvable fluorescent dyes, allowing the independent labeling of control and experimental samples. This procedure makes it possible to reduce the number of gels in an experiment, allowing the accurate and reproducible quantification of multiple samples. 2D-DIGE has been found to be an excellent methodical tool in several areas of fish research, including environmental pollution and toxicology, the mechanisms of development and disorders, reproduction, nutrition, evolution, and ecology.
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- Joanna Nynca
- Department of Gametes and Embryo Biology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Gametes and Embryo Biology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Olsztyn, Poland.
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- Department of Gametes and Embryo Biology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Olsztyn, Poland
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Zhang S, Cheng Y, Linhartová Z, Rodinová V, Shazada NE, Wu Q, Linhart O. In vivo and in vitro aging of common carp Cyprinus carpio sperm after multiple hormonal application and stripping of males. FISH PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY 2022; 48:1235-1250. [PMID: 35974127 DOI: 10.1007/s10695-022-01114-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The present study was designed to evaluate sperm phenotypic variables during in vivo and in vitro storage following multiple sperm stripping in common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.). Each male was injected 3 times with carp pituitary 3 days apart. Sperm was stored in vivo in the body cavity for 0.5 days (Fresh sperm) and 3 days (Old sperm) after hormonal stimulation. Then sperm was collected and diluted with a carp extender at a ratio of 1:1, and stored in vitro on ice for 0, 3, and 6 days. The phenotypic parameters, including the number of total motile spermatozoa, number of fast motile spermatozoa, number of motile spermatozoa, percentage of fast motile spermatozoa, and percentage of spermatozoa motility were the major components of principal component analysis (PCA). In general, Fresh sperm from the first stripping showed slightly better quality than Old sperm from the second and third stripping, especially in the phenotypic parameters of a number of total spermatozoa and a number of total motile spermatozoa (P < 0.05). The highest kinetic and quantitative spermatozoa variables were obtained in Fresh and Old sperm just after sperm collection (0-day storage in vitro), and then they were decreased during the period of in vitro storage up to 6 days (P < 0.05). However, the fertilization, hatching, and malformation rates from Fresh sperm were similar compared with the Old sperm. Sperm could be stripped 0.5 days post hormonal treatment and stored in vitro up to 6 days with good fertilization performance (fertility, hatching, and malformation rates were 92.5%, 91.5%, and 1.3%, respectively). Therefore, our results suggested that multiple hormonal treatments with multiple stripping could be used in artificial reproduction in common carp.
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- Songpei Zhang
- Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Zatisi 728/II, 389 25, Vodnany, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Zatisi 728/II, 389 25, Vodnany, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Zatisi 728/II, 389 25, Vodnany, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Zatisi 728/II, 389 25, Vodnany, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Zatisi 728/II, 389 25, Vodnany, Czech Republic
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Zatisi 728/II, 389 25, Vodnany, Czech Republic.
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Evaluation of Russian sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii) Semen Quality and Semen Cryopreservation. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12162153. [PMID: 36009743 PMCID: PMC9405347 DOI: 10.3390/ani12162153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The alarming decline in sturgeon populations doubled by growing demands for sturgeon products, urge us to prevent the loss of these species. Fish stocking in natural habitats and developing fish farms are viable solutions, which can be successfully implemented with the help of reproductive biotechnologies. Despite the fact that semen cryopreservation is admittedly an important step for saving the Russian sturgeon, a reproducible standard method with good results has yet to be identified. Sperm quality assessment is essential for quantifying the impact of cryopreservation on spermatozoa. The purpose of our study was to provide additional information regarding semen cryopreservation and semen quality evaluation for the Russian sturgeon. Our study method is based on the use of two yolk-free extenders (with different cryoprotectants: DMSO and methanol) for freezing semen, using a simple freezing protocol. Parameters such as volume, concentration, motility, morphology and membrane integrity were evaluated. In conclusion, cryopreservation of Russian sturgeon spermatozoa using an extender containing methanol as cryoprotectant led to high egg fertilization percentages (72.67 ± 5.4%) even if the total motility values recorded for thawed semen were quite low (18–25%). Additionally, we identified two optimal stains for morphological studies and morphometry (Spermac stain kit and Trypan Blue Solution).
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Cheng Y, Zhang S, Linhartová Z, Shazada NE, Linhart O. Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) sperm reduction during short-term in vitro storage at 4 °C. Anim Reprod Sci 2022; 243:107017. [PMID: 35714400 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2022.107017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This study was designed to optimize a short-term storage protocol for common carp sperm at 4 °C under aerobic condition. Sperm from individual males were collected directly with or without extenders. The results demonstrated that in general, it was similar effect to collect sperm directly in extenders and keeping sperm for 0.5 h after collection without extenders. Sperm was diluted with eight selected extenders (sperm: extender = 2:1, 1:1 and 1:9) and undiluted sperm was used as a control. Sperm and seminal plasma parameters (sperm motility, velocity, membrane integrity, sperm concentration, osmolality and pH in seminal plasma) were evaluated in sperm stored on ice under aerobic conditions at 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8 days post stripping (DPS) using the computer- assisted sperm analysis system. Results showed that 1:1 and 2:1 dilution maintained higher sperm function and more sperm for a longer period. After 8 DPS, the best sperm quality and quantity was recorded in the common carp seminal plasma supplemented with 50 mM NaCl, Cejko extender (2 mM CaCl2, 1 mM MgSO4, 20 mM Tris, 110 mM NaCl, 40 mM KCl, pH 7.5 and 310 mOsm/kg) supplemented with/without 25 mM KCl/NaCl. The reduction of spermatozoa number with time during short-term storage but varied according to different dilution ratios and extenders. At 8 DPS, sperm count has dropped by 22.9 % in a dilution of 1:1 compared to 50.3 % in sperm without dilution. Extenders with diluted 1:1, especially Cejko solution, largely postponed sperm reduction, 21.3 % compared to 55.5 % for sperm stored without extenders.
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- Yu Cheng
- University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, Zatisi 728, 38925 Vodnany, Czech Republic.
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- University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, Zatisi 728, 38925 Vodnany, Czech Republic.
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- University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, Zatisi 728, 38925 Vodnany, Czech Republic
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- University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, Zatisi 728, 38925 Vodnany, Czech Republic.
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- University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, Zatisi 728, 38925 Vodnany, Czech Republic.
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Pérez-Atehortúa M, Galuppo A, Rodrigues RB, Teixeira NDS, de Freitas TR, França TDS, Marques LS, Gomes IC, Streit DP. Sperm selection of cryopreserved milt of catfish ( Rhamdia quelen) by density gradient centrifugation with AllGrad® 90. MethodsX 2021; 8:101422. [PMID: 34430317 PMCID: PMC8374529 DOI: 10.1016/j.mex.2021.101422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
Abstract
Density gradient centrifugation is a technique used to wash or separate samples of cryopreserved milt, mainly in humans and bovines allowing, for example, reducing the concentration of cryoprotectants or choosing the best portion of sperm. The proposed method seeks to reduce the presence of cryoprotectant in the cryopreserved milt of the Rhamdia qhelen and to obtain a fraction of better quality sperm. Gradient centrifugation was formed from 90% AllGrad® and different centrifugation times and forces were compared. The separated sperm presented a low increase in motility and decreased head damage and presence of gout, however, it was better compared to the non-separated samples. The speed of 1000 × g for 10 min, 4 °C, allowed 22.25 ± 4.64% of normal spermatozoa, that is, 9.25% more than the non-centrifuged milt (p = 0.0013).The centrifugation method allows a fraction of spermatozoa morphologically less affected by cryopreservation. Density gradient centrifugation with AllGrad® 90% is proposed as a tool of easy adaptation and application for the separation of cryopreserved sperm of R. quelen. Density gradient centrifugation method at 1000 × g for 10 min allows obtaining a better fraction of normal sperm.
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- Maritza Pérez-Atehortúa
- Animal Science Research Program of Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Bento Gonçalves, 7712, 91540-000, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Animal Science Research Program of Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Bento Gonçalves, 7712, 91540-000, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Animal Science Research Program of Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Bento Gonçalves, 7712, 91540-000, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Animal Science Research Program of Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Bento Gonçalves, 7712, 91540-000, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Animal Science Research Program of Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Bento Gonçalves, 7712, 91540-000, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Animal Science Research Program of Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Bento Gonçalves, 7712, 91540-000, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Animal Science Research Program of Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Bento Gonçalves, 7712, 91540-000, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Animal Science Research Program of Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Bento Gonçalves, 7712, 91540-000, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Animal Science Research Program of Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Bento Gonçalves, 7712, 91540-000, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Wakimoto Y, Fukui A, Kojima T, Wakimoto G, Okamura N, Kamei H, Sugiyama Y, Kato T, Hasegawa A, Shibahara H. Sperm immobilization test and quantitative sperm immobilization test using frozen-thawed sperm preparation applied with computer-aided sperm analysis. Reprod Med Biol 2021; 20:321-326. [PMID: 34262400 PMCID: PMC8254177 DOI: 10.1002/rmb2.12387] [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: 01/30/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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PURPOSE In a previous study, a new method was described using the sperm immobilization test (SIT) with computer-aided sperm analysis (CASA). However, obtaining high-quality sperm as needed was a known issue. Here, we compared the results of using frozen-thawed sperm and fresh sperm for the SIT using the CASA method. METHODS For the frozen-thawed preparation, 500 μL of condensed semen and 500 μL of Sperm Freeze were mixed in a cryovial and cryopreserved in liquid nitrogen. Density gradient centrifugation was used for the collection of motile sperm in both the fresh and frozen-thawed sperm preparations. A total of 50 serum samples were prepared for both the fresh and frozen-thawed sperm with each sample tested containing 10 μL of serum, 1 μL of either fresh or frozen motile sperm suspension, and 2 μL of complement. Sperm motilities were measured using CASA after a 1-hour incubation period for both fresh and frozen-thawed sperm. RESULTS Both fresh and frozen-thawed sperm reacted similarly when exposed to serum containing sperm-immobilizing antibodies asserting the use of frozen-thawed sperm for the diagnosis of immunological infertility. CONCLUSION These results suggest the possibility of using cryopreserved sperm for the SIT when fresh sperm is unavailable.
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- Yu Wakimoto
- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyHyogo College of MedicineNishinomiyaJapan
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyHyogo College of MedicineNishinomiyaJapan
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyHyogo College of MedicineNishinomiyaJapan
- Wakimoto Ob&Gyn ClinicOsakaJapan
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyHyogo College of MedicineNishinomiyaJapan
- Wakimoto Ob&Gyn ClinicOsakaJapan
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyHyogo College of MedicineNishinomiyaJapan
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyHyogo College of MedicineNishinomiyaJapan
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyHyogo College of MedicineNishinomiyaJapan
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyHyogo College of MedicineNishinomiyaJapan
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyHyogo College of MedicineNishinomiyaJapan
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyHyogo College of MedicineNishinomiyaJapan
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Cheng Y, Vechtova P, Fussy Z, Sterba J, Linhartová Z, Rodina M, Tučková V, Gela D, Samarin AM, Lebeda I, Xin M, Zhang S, Rahi D, Linhart O. Changes in Phenotypes and DNA Methylation of In Vitro Aging Sperm in Common Carp Cyprinus carpio. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:5925. [PMID: 34073009 PMCID: PMC8198300 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22115925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2021] [Revised: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The purpose of the current study was to analyze phenotypic and functional characteristics of common carp (Cyprinus carpio) spermatozoa during in vitro aging and to investigate whether global DNA methylation is affected by sperm aging. Milt was collected from five individual males, stored in vitro on ice in a refrigerator for up to 96 h post stripping (HPS) and used to fertilize eggs with intervals of 1, 24 and 96 h. Computer-assisted sperm analysis and a S3e Cell Sorter was employed to determine the spermatozoa phenotypic characteristics (motility, velocity, concentration and viability). In addition, pH and osmolality of the seminal fluid and the capacity of the spermatozoa to fertilize, hatching rate and health of the resulting embryos were examined at different aging times. Whole-genome bisulfite sequencing was used to compare the global and gene-specific DNA methylation in fresh and aged spermatozoa. The results demonstrated that spermatozoa aging in common carp significantly affects their performance and thus the success of artificial fertilization. The methylation level at the cytosine-phosphate-guanine (CpG) sites increased significantly with 24 HPS spermatozoa compared to the fresh group at 1 HPS and then decreased significantly at 96 HPS. A more detailed investigation of gene specific differences in the DNA methylation was hindered by incomplete annotation of the C. carpio genome in the public databases.
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- Yu Cheng
- South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Zátiší 728/II, 389 25 Vodňany, Czech Republic; (Y.C.); (Z.L.); (M.R.); (V.T.); (D.G.); (A.M.S.); (I.L.); (M.X.); (S.Z.); (D.R.)
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- Faculty of Science, Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Branisovska 1760, 37005 Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic; (P.V.); (Z.F.); (J.S.)
- Biology Centre of Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Institute of Parasitology, Branišovská 31, 37005 České Budějovice, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Science, Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Branisovska 1760, 37005 Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic; (P.V.); (Z.F.); (J.S.)
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- Faculty of Science, Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Branisovska 1760, 37005 Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic; (P.V.); (Z.F.); (J.S.)
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- South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Zátiší 728/II, 389 25 Vodňany, Czech Republic; (Y.C.); (Z.L.); (M.R.); (V.T.); (D.G.); (A.M.S.); (I.L.); (M.X.); (S.Z.); (D.R.)
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- South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Zátiší 728/II, 389 25 Vodňany, Czech Republic; (Y.C.); (Z.L.); (M.R.); (V.T.); (D.G.); (A.M.S.); (I.L.); (M.X.); (S.Z.); (D.R.)
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- South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Zátiší 728/II, 389 25 Vodňany, Czech Republic; (Y.C.); (Z.L.); (M.R.); (V.T.); (D.G.); (A.M.S.); (I.L.); (M.X.); (S.Z.); (D.R.)
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- South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Zátiší 728/II, 389 25 Vodňany, Czech Republic; (Y.C.); (Z.L.); (M.R.); (V.T.); (D.G.); (A.M.S.); (I.L.); (M.X.); (S.Z.); (D.R.)
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- South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Zátiší 728/II, 389 25 Vodňany, Czech Republic; (Y.C.); (Z.L.); (M.R.); (V.T.); (D.G.); (A.M.S.); (I.L.); (M.X.); (S.Z.); (D.R.)
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- South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Zátiší 728/II, 389 25 Vodňany, Czech Republic; (Y.C.); (Z.L.); (M.R.); (V.T.); (D.G.); (A.M.S.); (I.L.); (M.X.); (S.Z.); (D.R.)
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- South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Zátiší 728/II, 389 25 Vodňany, Czech Republic; (Y.C.); (Z.L.); (M.R.); (V.T.); (D.G.); (A.M.S.); (I.L.); (M.X.); (S.Z.); (D.R.)
- College of Life Science, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China
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- South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Zátiší 728/II, 389 25 Vodňany, Czech Republic; (Y.C.); (Z.L.); (M.R.); (V.T.); (D.G.); (A.M.S.); (I.L.); (M.X.); (S.Z.); (D.R.)
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- South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Zátiší 728/II, 389 25 Vodňany, Czech Republic; (Y.C.); (Z.L.); (M.R.); (V.T.); (D.G.); (A.M.S.); (I.L.); (M.X.); (S.Z.); (D.R.)
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- South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Zátiší 728/II, 389 25 Vodňany, Czech Republic; (Y.C.); (Z.L.); (M.R.); (V.T.); (D.G.); (A.M.S.); (I.L.); (M.X.); (S.Z.); (D.R.)
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Bravo W, Dumorné K, Beltrán Lissabet J, Jara-Seguel P, Romero J, Farías JG, Risopatrón J, Valdebenito I, Figueroa E. Effects of selection by the Percoll density gradient method on motility, mitochondrial membrane potential and fertility in a subpopulation of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) testicular spermatozoa. Anim Reprod Sci 2020; 216:106344. [PMID: 32414459 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2020.106344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2020] [Revised: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate effects of selection using the Percoll density gradient method on motility, mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨMit) and fertility in a subpopulation of testicular spermatozoa obtained from Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). Samples were divided into three groups: Control (C), T1 (45/90 % Percoll®) and T2 (45/60 % Percoll®). Sperm motility was evaluated using CASA (Computer-Assisted Sperm Analysis), ΔΨMit using flow cytometry, and fertility evaluating whether cleavage of fertilised eggs had occurred after 16 h of incubation at 10 °C. Results indicate that motility was greater in T1 (92 ± 2.91 %) and T2 (89 ± 2.88 %) than in the Control (83.2 ± 2.04 %). The percentage of ΔΨMit was 88.3 ± 0.58 % and 85 ± 2% for T1 and T2, respectively, compared to 35 ± 6.24 % for the control. The fertility rates were 76 ± 9.1 % and 70 ± 8.1 % for T1 and T2, respectively, compared with 66 ± 12 % for the control. The kinetic characteristics for T1 were curvilinear velocity (VCL): 92.44 ± 21.12 μm/s, average path velocity (VAP): 85.87 ± 21.83 μm/s; and for T2 VCL was 78.69 ± 17.63 μm/s and VAP was 73.62 ± 17.08 μm/s. The results indicate sperm motility and ΔΨMit were greater in T1 and T2 compared with the control (P < 0.05). Similarly, there was an increase in the fertilisation rate compared to the control. The results from this study are the first where sperm quality variables were evaluated for Salmo salar testicular sperm using the Percoll® density gradient method.
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- Williams Bravo
- Nucleus of Research in Food Production, Faculty of Natural Resources, Catholic University of Temuco, Temuco, Chile
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- Center of Excellence of Biotechnology in Reproduction (BIOREN-CEBIOR), Faculty of Medicine, University of La Frontera, Temuco, Chile; Vice-Rectory for Research and Postgraduate Studies, Graduate Academic Direction, University of La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering and Science, University of La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Nucleus of Environmental Studies, Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences. Faculty of Natural Resources, Catholic University of Temuco, Temuco, Chile
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- Biotechnology Laboratory, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering and Science, University of La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Center of Excellence of Biotechnology in Reproduction (BIOREN-CEBIOR), Faculty of Medicine, University of La Frontera, Temuco, Chile; Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Nucleus of Research in Food Production, Faculty of Natural Resources, Catholic University of Temuco, Temuco, Chile
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- Nucleus of Research in Food Production, Faculty of Natural Resources, Catholic University of Temuco, Temuco, Chile.
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Engel KM, Dzyuba V, Ninhaus-Silveira A, Veríssimo-Silveira R, Dannenberger D, Schiller J, Steinbach C, Dzyuba B. Sperm Lipid Composition in Early Diverged Fish Species: Internal vs. External Mode of Fertilization. Biomolecules 2020; 10:biom10020172. [PMID: 31979037 PMCID: PMC7072473 DOI: 10.3390/biom10020172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2019] [Revised: 01/10/2020] [Accepted: 01/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The lipid composition of sperm membranes is crucial for fertilization and differs among species. As the evolution of internal fertilization modes in fishes is not understood, a comparative study of the sperm lipid composition in freshwater representatives of externally and internally fertilizing fishes is needed for a better understanding of taxa-specific relationships between the lipid composition of the sperm membrane and the sperm physiology. The lipidomes of spermatozoa from stingray, a representative of cartilaginous fishes possessing internal fertilization, and sterlet, a representative of chondrostean fishes with external fertilization, have been studied by means of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS), electrospray MS, gas chromatography-(GC) MS, and thin-layer chromatography (TLC). NMR experiments revealed higher cholesterol content and the presence of phosphatidylserine in stingray compared to sterlet sperm. Unknown MS signals could be assigned to different glycosphingolipids in sterlet (neutral glycosphingolipid Gal-Cer(d18:1/16:0)) and stingray (acidic glycosphingolipid sulpho-Gal-Cer(d18:1/16:0)). Free fatty acids in sterlet sperm indicate internal energy storage. GC-MS experiments indicated a significant amount of adrenic acid, but only a low amount of docosahexaenoic acid in stingray sperm. In a nutshell, this study provides novel data on sperm lipid composition for freshwater stingray and sterlet possessing different modes of fertilization.
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- Kathrin M. Engel
- Institute for Medical Physics and Biophysics, Medical Faculty, University of Leipzig, Härtelstr. 16–18, 04107 Leipzig, Germany;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-341-97-15708
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- Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, South Bohemian Research Centre for Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Zátiší, 728/II, 38925 Vodňany, Czech Republic; (V.D.); (C.S.); (B.D.)
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- Department of Biology and Zootechny, Ilha Solteira, Faculty of Engineering, São Paulo State University, Neotropical Ichthyology Laboratory—LINEO, Monção Street, 226, 15385-000, Ilha Solteira, SP, Brazil; (A.N.-S.); (R.V.-S.)
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- Department of Biology and Zootechny, Ilha Solteira, Faculty of Engineering, São Paulo State University, Neotropical Ichthyology Laboratory—LINEO, Monção Street, 226, 15385-000, Ilha Solteira, SP, Brazil; (A.N.-S.); (R.V.-S.)
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- Leibniz Institute for Farm Animal Biology, Institute of Muscle Biology and Growth, Lipid Metabolism and Muscular Adaptation Workgroup, Wilhelm-Stahl-Allee 2, 18196 Dummerstorf, Germany;
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- Institute for Medical Physics and Biophysics, Medical Faculty, University of Leipzig, Härtelstr. 16–18, 04107 Leipzig, Germany;
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- Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, South Bohemian Research Centre for Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Zátiší, 728/II, 38925 Vodňany, Czech Republic; (V.D.); (C.S.); (B.D.)
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- Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, South Bohemian Research Centre for Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Zátiší, 728/II, 38925 Vodňany, Czech Republic; (V.D.); (C.S.); (B.D.)
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Depincé A, Gabory A, Dziewulska K, Le Bail PY, Jammes H, Labbé C. DNA methylation stability in fish spermatozoa upon external constraint: Impact of fish hormonal stimulation and sperm cryopreservation. Mol Reprod Dev 2019; 87:124-134. [PMID: 31746511 DOI: 10.1002/mrd.23297] [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: 05/27/2019] [Accepted: 11/03/2019] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Highly differentiated mature spermatozoa carry not only genetic but also epigenetic information that is to be transmitted to the embryo. DNA methylation is one epigenetic actor associated with sperm nucleus compaction, gene silencing, and prepatterning of embryonic gene expression. Therefore, the stability of this mark toward reproductive biotechnologies is a major issue in animal production. The present work explored the impact of hormonal induction of spermiation and sperm cryopreservation in two cyprinids, the goldfish (Carassius auratus) and the zebrafish (Danio rerio), using LUminometric Methylation Assay (LUMA). We showed that while goldfish hormonal treatment did increase sperm production, it did not alter global DNA methylation of spermatozoa. Different sperm samples repeatedly collected from the same males for 2 months also showed the same global DNA methylation level. Similarly, global DNA methylation was not affected after cryopreservation of goldfish spermatozoa with methanol, whereas less efficient cryoprotectants (dimethylsulfoxide and 1,2-propanediol) decreased DNA methylation. In contrast, cryopreservation of zebrafish spermatozoa with methanol induced a slight, but significant, increase in global DNA methylation. In the less compact nuclei, that is, goldfish fin somatic cells, cryopreservation did not change global DNA methylation regardless of the choice of cryoprotectant. To conclude, global DNA methylation is a robust parameter with respect to biotechnologies such as hormonal induction of spermiation and sperm cryopreservation, but it can be altered when the best sperm manipulation conditions are not met.
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- INRA, Biology of Development and Reproduction UMR 1198, Jouy en Josas, France
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- Department of Hydrobiology and General Zoology, University of Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland
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- INRA, Biology of Development and Reproduction UMR 1198, Jouy en Josas, France
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Ugur MR, Saber Abdelrahman A, Evans HC, Gilmore AA, Hitit M, Arifiantini RI, Purwantara B, Kaya A, Memili E. Advances in Cryopreservation of Bull Sperm. Front Vet Sci 2019; 6:268. [PMID: 31552277 PMCID: PMC6736622 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2019.00268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2019] [Accepted: 08/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Cryopreservation of semen and artificial insemination have an important, positive impact on cattle production, and product quality. Through the use of cryopreserved semen and artificial insemination, sperm from the best breeding bulls can be used to inseminate thousands of cows around the world. Although cryopreservation of bull sperm has advanced beyond that of other species, there are still major gaps in the knowledge and technology bases. Post-thaw viability of sperm is still low and differs significantly among the breeding bulls. These weaknesses are important because they are preventing advances both in fundamental science of mammalian gametes and reproductive biotechnology. Various extenders have been developed and supplemented with chemicals to reduce cryodamage or oxidative stress with varying levels of success. More detailed insights on sperm morphology and function have been uncovered through application of advanced tools in modern molecular and cell biology. This article provides a concise review of progress in the cryopreservation of bull sperm, advances in extender development, and frontiers using diverse techniques of the study of sperm viability. This scientific resource is important in animal biotechnology because with the advances in discovery of sperm fertility markers, there is an urgent need to improve post-thaw viability and fertility of sperm through enhanced cryopreservation for precision agriculture to produce food animals to ensure food security on the global scale.
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- Muhammet Rasit Ugur
- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, United States
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- Department of Clinic, Reproduction and Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Bogor Agricultural University, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, United States
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, United States
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, United States
- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kastamonu University, Kastamonu, Turkey
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- Department of Clinic, Reproduction and Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Bogor Agricultural University, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Department of Clinic, Reproduction and Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Bogor Agricultural University, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, United States
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Engel KM, Sampels S, Dzyuba B, Podhorec P, Policar T, Dannenberger D, Schiller J. Swimming at different temperatures: The lipid composition of sperm from three freshwater fish species determined by mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Chem Phys Lipids 2019; 221:65-72. [PMID: 30922837 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemphyslip.2019.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2019] [Revised: 03/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The spawning behavior of different fish species is as diverse as their habitats. A lot of factors influence the (phospho)lipid composition of fish sperm, including the water temperature at which spawning takes place. Therefore, this study aimed on the elucidation of the phospholipid composition of sperm from three fish species from different orders (common carp - Cyprinus carpio, northern pike - Esox lucius and burbot - Lota lota) with different spawning temperatures by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry and thin-layer chromatography (TLC) coupled to electrospray ionization mass spectrometry as well as gas chromatography. Next to the lipid composition that was different for carp, northern pike and burbot, regarding the moieties of the different (phospho)lipid classes (particularly sphingomyelin and acidic phospholipids) and the saturation degree of the fatty acyl residues, there were differences observed depending on the analytical method that was used. The results from TLC and NMR investigations differed regarding the amounts of the different phospholipids. Reasons for these discrepancies are discussed in detail.
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- Kathrin M Engel
- Institute for Medical Physics and Biophysics, Medical Faculty, University of Leipzig, Härtelstr. 16-18, 04107 Leipzig, Germany.
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- Department of Molecular Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, PO Box 7015, 75007 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, University of South Bohemia, South Bohemian Research Centre for Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Zátiší 728/II, 389 25 Vodňany, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, University of South Bohemia, South Bohemian Research Centre for Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Zátiší 728/II, 389 25 Vodňany, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, University of South Bohemia, South Bohemian Research Centre for Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses, Zátiší 728/II, 389 25 Vodňany, Czech Republic
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- Leibniz Institute for Farm Animal Biology, Institute of Muscle Biology and Growth, Lipid Metabolism and Muscular Adaptation Workgroup, Wilhelm-Stahl-Allee 2, 18196 Dummerstorf, Germany
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- Institute for Medical Physics and Biophysics, Medical Faculty, University of Leipzig, Härtelstr. 16-18, 04107 Leipzig, Germany
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