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Wadood AA, Zhang X. The Omics Revolution in Understanding Chicken Reproduction: A Comprehensive Review. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2024; 46:6248-6266. [PMID: 38921044 PMCID: PMC11202932 DOI: 10.3390/cimb46060373] [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: 05/16/2024] [Revised: 06/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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Omics approaches have significantly contributed to our understanding of several aspects of chicken reproduction. This review paper gives an overview of the use of omics technologies such as genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics to elucidate the mechanisms of chicken reproduction. Genomics has transformed the study of chicken reproduction by allowing the examination of the full genetic makeup of chickens, resulting in the discovery of genes associated with reproductive features and disorders. Transcriptomics has provided insights into the gene expression patterns and regulatory mechanisms involved in reproductive processes, allowing for a better knowledge of developmental stages and hormone regulation. Furthermore, proteomics has made it easier to identify and quantify the proteins involved in reproductive physiology to better understand the molecular mechanisms driving fertility, embryonic development, and egg quality. Metabolomics has emerged as a useful technique for understanding the metabolic pathways and biomarkers linked to reproductive performance, providing vital insights for enhancing breeding tactics and reproductive health. The integration of omics data has resulted in the identification of critical molecular pathways and biomarkers linked with chicken reproductive features, providing the opportunity for targeted genetic selection and improved reproductive management approaches. Furthermore, omics technologies have helped to create biomarkers for fertility and embryonic viability, providing the poultry sector with tools for effective breeding and reproductive health management. Finally, omics technologies have greatly improved our understanding of chicken reproduction by revealing the molecular complexities that underpin reproductive processes.
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- Armughan Ahmed Wadood
- State Key Laboratory of Swine and Poultry Breeding Industry, Guangzhou 510642, China;
- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, and Key Lab of Chicken Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affair, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Swine and Poultry Breeding Industry, Guangzhou 510642, China;
- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, and Key Lab of Chicken Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affair, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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Deng T, Wang W, Fu Z, Xie Y, Zhou Y, Pu J, Chen K, Yao B, Li X, Yao J. Lipidomics random forest algorithm of seminal plasma is a promising method for enhancing the diagnosis of necrozoospermia. Metabolomics 2024; 20:57. [PMID: 38773045 PMCID: PMC11108888 DOI: 10.1007/s11306-024-02118-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND Despite the clear clinical diagnostic criteria for necrozoospermia in andrology, the fundamental mechanisms underlying it remain elusive. This study aims to profile the lipid composition in seminal plasma systematically and to ascertain the potential of lipid biomarkers in the accurate diagnosis of necrozoospermia. It also evaluates the efficacy of a lipidomics-based random forest algorithm model in identifying necrozoospermia. METHODS Seminal plasma samples were collected from patients diagnosed with necrozoospermia (n = 28) and normozoospermia (n = 28). Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) was used to perform lipidomic analysis and identify the underlying biomarkers. A lipid functional enrichment analysis was conducted using the LION lipid ontology database. The top 100 differentially significant lipids were subjected to lipid biomarker examination through random forest machine learning model. RESULTS Lipidomic analysis identified 46 lipid classes comprising 1267 lipid metabolites in seminal plasma. The top five enriched lipid functions as follows: fatty acid (FA) with ≤ 18 carbons, FA with 16-18 carbons, monounsaturated FA, FA with 18 carbons, and FA with 16 carbons. The top 100 differentially significant lipids were subjected to machine learning analysis and identified 20 feature lipids. The random forest model identified lipids with an area under the curve > 0.8, including LPE(20:4) and TG(4:0_14:1_16:0). CONCLUSIONS LPE(20:4) and TG(4:0_14:1_16:0), were identified as differential lipids for necrozoospermia. Seminal plasma lipidomic analysis could provide valuable biochemical information for the diagnosis of necrozoospermia, and its combination with conventional sperm analysis may improve the accuracy and reliability of the diagnosis.
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- Tianqin Deng
- Reproductive Medicine Centre, Shenzhen Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital, Fuqiang Road No.3012, Shenzhen, 51807, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Centre, Shenzhen Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital, Fuqiang Road No.3012, Shenzhen, 51807, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Centre, Shenzhen Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital, Fuqiang Road No.3012, Shenzhen, 51807, China
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- Newborn Screening Centre, Shenzhen Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Centre, Shenzhen Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital, Fuqiang Road No.3012, Shenzhen, 51807, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Centre, Shenzhen Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital, Fuqiang Road No.3012, Shenzhen, 51807, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Centre, Shenzhen Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital, Fuqiang Road No.3012, Shenzhen, 51807, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Centre, Nanjing Jinling Hospital, The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University (General Hospital of Eastern Military Region), Nanjing, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Centre, Shenzhen Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital, Fuqiang Road No.3012, Shenzhen, 51807, China.
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- Reproductive Medicine Centre, Shenzhen Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital, Fuqiang Road No.3012, Shenzhen, 51807, China.
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Dai Y, Guo Y, Tang W, Chen D, Xue L, Chen Y, Guo Y, Wei S, Wu M, Dai J, Wang S. Reactive oxygen species-scavenging nanomaterials for the prevention and treatment of age-related diseases. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:252. [PMID: 38750509 PMCID: PMC11097501 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02501-9] [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: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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With increasing proportion of the elderly in the population, age-related diseases (ARD) lead to a considerable healthcare burden to society. Prevention and treatment of ARD can decrease the negative impact of aging and the burden of disease. The aging rate is closely associated with the production of high levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS). ROS-mediated oxidative stress in aging triggers aging-related changes through lipid peroxidation, protein oxidation, and DNA oxidation. Antioxidants can control autoxidation by scavenging free radicals or inhibiting their formation, thereby reducing oxidative stress. Benefiting from significant advances in nanotechnology, a large number of nanomaterials with ROS-scavenging capabilities have been developed. ROS-scavenging nanomaterials can be divided into two categories: nanomaterials as carriers for delivering ROS-scavenging drugs, and nanomaterials themselves with ROS-scavenging activity. This study summarizes the current advances in ROS-scavenging nanomaterials for prevention and treatment of ARD, highlights the potential mechanisms of the nanomaterials used and discusses the challenges and prospects for their applications.
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- Yun Dai
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
- Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Marine Pharmacy, College of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315800, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
- Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
- Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
- Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
- Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
- Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
- Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China.
- Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China.
- Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China.
- Key Laboratory of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis, Ministry of Education, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei, China.
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Victor Oluwaloseyi A, Aduragbemi Noah O, Lydia Oluwatoyin A, Gaffar Y, Moses O, Oyedayo Phillips A, Comfort Onaolapo M, Sylvester Olateju B, Ademola Ayodele A, Mega Obukohwo O, Ayodeji Folorunsho A. Metabolomics of male infertility. Clin Chim Acta 2024; 556:117850. [PMID: 38431200 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2024.117850] [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: 12/16/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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This review explores the use of metabolomics in male infertility. Metabolomics, an evolving omics technology that targets the products of cellular metabolism, is valuable for elucidating underlying pathophysiology of many disorders including male infertility. The identification of reliable biomarkers is essential for accurate diagnosis and for developing precision therapeutics for those afflicted by reproductive dysfunction. Unfortunately, despite significant progress to date, the intricate relationships between these metabolic pathways and male infertility remain elusive. It is clear, however, that additional research is required to more fully characterize the role of metabolomics in this disorder and in the potential development of targeted therapies for precision medicine.
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- Amos Victor Oluwaloseyi
- Department of Physiology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria; Anchor Biomed Research Institute, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria; Anchor Biomed Research Institute, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria; Anchor Biomed Research Institute, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria; Department of Physiology, Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State, Nigeria.
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Liu S, Chen Y, Wang X, Wang S, Bai L, Cheng X, Wan J, Hu Y, Ding Y, Zhang X, Ding M, Li H, Hu M. Plasma metabolomics identifies metabolic alterations associated with the growth and development of cat. Animal Model Exp Med 2023; 6:306-316. [PMID: 37271879 PMCID: PMC10486329 DOI: 10.1002/ame2.12328] [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: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The purpose of our study was to study the composition and content of the feline plasma metabolome revealing the critical metabolites and metabolic pathways associated with age during growth and development. METHODS Blood samples were collected from juvenile and adult groups for blood routine tests and serum biochemistry tests. Non-targeted metabolomics analyses of plasma were also performed to investigate changes in metabolites and metabolic pathways. RESULTS In this study, we found that the red blood cell counts, liver function indexes (albumin and gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase), and the concentration of triglyceride and glucose changed significant with growth and development. The metabolomics results revealed that 1427 metabolites were identified in the plasma of young and adult cats. Most of these metabolites belong to major classes of lipids and lipid-like molecules. The most obvious age-related metabolites include reduced levels of chenodeoxycholate, taurocholate, cholate, and taurochenodeoxycholate but increased levels of L-cysteine and taurocyamine in the adult cat's serum. These metabolites are mainly involved in the primary bile acid biosynthesis pathway, the bile secretion pathway, and the taurine and hypotaurine metabolism pathway. CONCLUSION This study revealed many age-related metabolite alterations in the feline plasma. These age-varying metabolites, especially in the bile acid biosynthesis and secretion metabolism pathways, indicate that the regulation of these pathways is involved in the growth and development of cats. This study promotes our understanding of the mechanism of feline growth and provides new insights into nutrition and medicine for cats of different ages.
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- Shuaiyang Liu
- School of Basic Medical Science, Wuhan UniversityWuhanChina
- Institute of Model Animal, Wuhan UniversityWuhanChina
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- Institute of Model Animal, Wuhan UniversityWuhanChina
- Clinical Trial CentersHuanggang Central HospitalHuanggangChina
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- School of Basic Medical Science, Wuhan UniversityWuhanChina
- Institute of Model Animal, Wuhan UniversityWuhanChina
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhanChina
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Control, Ministry of EducationSchool of Basic Medical Science, Gannan Medical UniversityGanzhouChina
- Gannan Innovation and Translational Medicine Research Institute, Gannan Medical UniversityGanzhouChina
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Control, Ministry of EducationSchool of Basic Medical Science, Gannan Medical UniversityGanzhouChina
- Gannan Innovation and Translational Medicine Research Institute, Gannan Medical UniversityGanzhouChina
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Control, Ministry of EducationSchool of Basic Medical Science, Gannan Medical UniversityGanzhouChina
- Gannan Innovation and Translational Medicine Research Institute, Gannan Medical UniversityGanzhouChina
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Control, Ministry of EducationSchool of Basic Medical Science, Gannan Medical UniversityGanzhouChina
- Gannan Innovation and Translational Medicine Research Institute, Gannan Medical UniversityGanzhouChina
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhanChina
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Control, Ministry of EducationSchool of Basic Medical Science, Gannan Medical UniversityGanzhouChina
- Gannan Innovation and Translational Medicine Research Institute, Gannan Medical UniversityGanzhouChina
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhanChina
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- School of Basic Medical Science, Wuhan UniversityWuhanChina
- Institute of Model Animal, Wuhan UniversityWuhanChina
- Gannan Innovation and Translational Medicine Research Institute, Gannan Medical UniversityGanzhouChina
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Control, Ministry of EducationSchool of Basic Medical Science, Gannan Medical UniversityGanzhouChina
- Gannan Innovation and Translational Medicine Research Institute, Gannan Medical UniversityGanzhouChina
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Li X, Guo Y, Wang X, Li H, Mao J, Yan S, Luo G, Wang R, Wu X, Li Y. Seminal plasma metabolomics signatures of normosmic congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. Heliyon 2023; 9:e14779. [PMID: 37025907 PMCID: PMC10070097 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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Background Normosmic congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (nCHH) is a rare disease, whose pathogenesis remains unclear. Here, we conducted untargeted metabolomics and lipidomics to identify seminal plasma signatures of nCHH, and to study the effect of LH and FSH deficiency on semen. Methods Twenty-five diagnosed patients with nCHH (HH group) and twenty-three healthy participants (HC group) were enrolled. Laboratory parameters, seminal plasma samples and patients' medical data were collected. Untargeted metabolomics and lipidomic profiling were performed using mass spectrometry (MS). Results The metabolomics profiling are altered among patients with nCHH and healthy controls. There are 160 kinds of differential metabolites and the main different lipid species are TAG, PC, SM and PE. Conclusions The metabolomics profiles in patients with nCHH changed. We hope that this work provides important insights into the pathophysiology of nCHH.
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- Xiaogang Li
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- Medical Science Research Center, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Endocrinology (Peking Union Medical College Hospital), Department of Endocrinology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Endocrinology (Peking Union Medical College Hospital), Department of Endocrinology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- Corresponding author. Department of Neurosurgery, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
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- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Endocrinology (Peking Union Medical College Hospital), Department of Endocrinology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- Corresponding authors. Department of Endocrinology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, No. 1 Shuai Fuyuan, Dong Cheng District, Beijing, 100730, China.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- Corresponding author. Department of Clinical Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, 1 Shuaifuyuan Road, Beijing, 100730, China.
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Xu B, Bai X, Zhang J, Li B, Zhang Y, Su R, Wang R, Wang Z, Lv Q, Zhang J, Li J. Metabolomic analysis of seminal plasma to identify goat semen freezability markers. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1132373. [PMID: 36968471 PMCID: PMC10036599 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1132373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
Abstract
Factors affecting sperm freezability in goat seminal plasma were investigated. Based on the total motility of thawed sperm, goats were divided into a high-freezability (HF) group with >60% total motility (n = 8) and a low-freezability (LF) group with <45% total motility (n = 8). Sperm and seminal plasma from the HF and LF groups were separated, HF seminal plasma was mixed with LF spermatozoa, LF seminal plasma was mixed with HF sperm, and the products were subjected to a freeze-thaw procedure. Semen from individual goats exhibited differences in freezability. HF semen had higher sperm motility parameters and plasma membrane and acrosome integrity after thawing; this difference could be related to the composition of seminal plasma. Seminal plasma from the HF and LF groups was evaluated using metabolomic analysis, and multivariate statistical analysis revealed a clear separation of metabolic patterns in the seminal plasma of goats with different freezability classifications. Forty-one differential metabolites were identified using the following screening conditions: variable importance in the projection > 1 and 0.05 < P-value < 0.1. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analysis revealed significant enrichment of central carbon metabolism in cancer, protein digestion and absorption, aminoacyl-tRNA, and other pathways and significant differences in the abundance of seven differential metabolites, including L-glutamine, L-aspartate, L-arginine, phenylpyruvate, benzoic acid, ketoisocaproic acid, and choline between seminal plasma from the HF and LF groups (P-value < 0.05). These significantly differentially-expressed metabolites may be potential biomarkers for sperm freezability. L-glutamine, L-aspartate, and L-arginine may directly affect sperm freezability. Benzoic acid, ketoisocaproic acid, and choline may regulate sperm freezability by participating in anabolic processes involving phenylalanine, leucine, and phosphatidylcholine in sperm.
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- Bingbing Xu
- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Hohhot, China
- Key Laboratory of Mutton Sheep Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Hohhot, China
- *Correspondence: Jiaxin Zhang
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Hohhot, China
- Key Laboratory of Mutton Sheep Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Hohhot, China
- Inner Mongolia Jinlai Animal Husbandry Technology Co., Ltd., Hohhot, China
- Jinquan Li
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Bazzano M, Zhu C, Laus F, Giambattista AD, Laghi L. Exploring the metabolome of seminal plasma in two different horse types: Light versus draft stallions. Reprod Domest Anim 2023; 58:109-116. [PMID: 36151924 PMCID: PMC10092496 DOI: 10.1111/rda.14270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
Abstract
The application of the 'omics' studies in the field of animal reproduction has been aimed at identifying novel biomarkers of fertility since the last few years. When assessing reproductive efficiency in horses, breed should also be taken into account as it can influence semen quality and fertility. Considering the growing interest in metabolomic analysis to evaluate male fertility, we aimed to investigate the metabolomic profile of seminal plasma in two different horse breeds. Twelve healthy stallions, n.6 American Quarter Horse (AQH) and n.6 Italian Draft Horse (IDH) stallions, regularly used for artificial insemination, were included in the study. Two semen collections, performed 30-day apart, were considered for the assessment of semen parameters including gel-free volume, spermatozoa (spz) concentration, spz progressive motility and seminal plasma analysis by 1 H-NMR.Semen characteristics differed between IDH and AQH (p < .05) as well as the first cycle conception rate that was higher in AQH than IDH (p = .001). Metabolomic analysis quantified 56 molecules in equine seminal plasma, with 11 metabolites showing different concentrations in IDH compared to AQH (p < .05).This study provided evidence of differences in seminal plasma metabolites' concentrations between studied horse types, highlighting specific metabolomic fingerprints characterizing AQH and IDH sperm.
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- Marilena Bazzano
- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Bologna, Cesena, Italy
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Bologna, Cesena, Italy
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Blaurock J, Baumann S, Grunewald S, Schiller J, Engel KM. Metabolomics of Human Semen: A Review of Different Analytical Methods to Unravel Biomarkers for Male Fertility Disorders. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23169031. [PMID: 36012302 PMCID: PMC9409482 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23169031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Background: Human life without sperm is not possible. Therefore, it is alarming that the fertilizing ability of human spermatozoa is continuously decreasing. The reasons for that are widely unknown, but there is hope that metabolomics-based investigations may be able to contribute to overcoming this problem. This review summarizes the attempts made so far. Methods: We will discuss liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS), gas chromatography (GC), infrared (IR) and Raman as well as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. Almost all available studies apply one of these methods. Results: Depending on the methodology used, different compounds can be detected, which is (in combination with sophisticated methods of bioinformatics) helpful to estimate the state of the sperm. Often, but not in all cases, there is a correlation with clinical parameters such as the sperm mobility. Conclusions: LC-MS detects the highest number of metabolites and can be considered as the method of choice. Unfortunately, the reproducibility of some studies is poor, and, thus, further improvements of the study designs are needed to overcome this problem. Additionally, a stronger focus on the biochemical consequences of the altered metabolite concentrations is also required.
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- Janet Blaurock
- Training Center of the European Academy of Andrology (EAA), Dermatology, Venerology and Allergology Clinic, University Hospital Leipzig, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Legal Medicine, Leipzig University, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Training Center of the European Academy of Andrology (EAA), Dermatology, Venerology and Allergology Clinic, University Hospital Leipzig, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute for Medical Physics and Biophysics, Leipzig University, 04107 Leipzig, Germany
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- Training Center of the European Academy of Andrology (EAA), Dermatology, Venerology and Allergology Clinic, University Hospital Leipzig, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Institute for Medical Physics and Biophysics, Leipzig University, 04107 Leipzig, Germany
- Correspondence:
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Xu B, Wang Z, Wang R, Song G, Zhang Y, Su R, Liu Y, Li J, Zhang J. Metabolomics analysis of buck semen cryopreserved with trehalose. Front Genet 2022; 13:938622. [PMID: 35991557 PMCID: PMC9386307 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.938622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Trehalose is commonly used as an impermeable cryoprotectant for cryopreservation of cells, but its cryoprotective mechanism has now not but been determined. This study investigated the cryopreservation impact of trehalose on buck semen cryopreservation and finished metabolic profiling of freeze-thawed media by way of the GC–MS-based metabolomics for the first time. Metabolic pattern recognition and metabolite identification by means of principal component analysis (PCA), partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) and metabolic pathway topology analysis revealed the results of trehalose on buck sperm metabolism at some point of cryopreservation. The results confirmed that trehalose drastically progressed sperm motility parameters and structural integrity after thawing. PCA and PLS-DA analysis discovered that the metabolic patterns of the freezing-thawing media of buck semen cryopreserved with trehalose (T group) or without trehalose (G group, Control) were certainly separated. Using screening conditions of VIP >1.5 and p vaule <0.05, a total of 48 differential metabolites have been recognized, whithin l-isoleucine, L-leucine, L-threonine, and dihydroxyacetone were notably enriched in valine, leucine and isoleucine biosynthesis, glycerolipid metabolism, and aminoacyl-tRNA biosynthesis pathways. In brief, trehalose can efficiently improve membrane structural integrity and motion parameters in buck sperm after thawing, and it exerts a cryoprotective impact with the aid of changing sperm amino acid synthesis and the glycerol metabolism pathway.
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- Bingbing Xu
- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China
- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding, and Reproduction, Hohhot, China
- Key Laboratory of Mutton Sheep Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Hohhot, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China
- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding, and Reproduction, Hohhot, China
- Key Laboratory of Mutton Sheep Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Hohhot, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China
- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding, and Reproduction, Hohhot, China
- Key Laboratory of Mutton Sheep Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Hohhot, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China
- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding, and Reproduction, Hohhot, China
- Key Laboratory of Mutton Sheep Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Hohhot, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China
- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding, and Reproduction, Hohhot, China
- Key Laboratory of Mutton Sheep Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Hohhot, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China
- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding, and Reproduction, Hohhot, China
- Key Laboratory of Mutton Sheep Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Hohhot, China
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- Research Center for Animal Genetic Resources of Mongolian Plateau, College of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, China
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China
- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding, and Reproduction, Hohhot, China
- Key Laboratory of Mutton Sheep Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Hohhot, China
- *Correspondence: Jinquan Li, ; Jiaxin Zhang,
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- College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China
- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding, and Reproduction, Hohhot, China
- Key Laboratory of Mutton Sheep Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Hohhot, China
- *Correspondence: Jinquan Li, ; Jiaxin Zhang,
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Guo Y, Li X, Wang X, Li H, Luo G, Si Y, Wu X, Li Y. Seminal plasma metabolomics and lipidomics profiling to identify signatures of pituitary stalk interruption syndrome. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2022; 17:267. [PMID: 35841106 PMCID: PMC9287950 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-022-02408-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Pituitary stalk interruption syndrome (PSIS) is a rare disease caused by congenital pituitary anatomical defects. The underlying mechanisms remain unclear, and the diagnosis is difficult. Here, integrated metabolomics and lipidomics profiling were conducted to study the pathogenesis of PSIS. Methods Twenty-one patients with PSIS (BD group) and twenty-three healthy controls (HC group) were enrolled. Basal information and seminal plasma samples were collected. Untargeted metabolomics and lipidomics analyses were performed using ultraperformance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-QTOF-MS). Results The metabolomics and lipidomics profiles of patients with PSIS changed. The prolactin signaling pathway and biosynthesis of amino acids were the main differentially modified metabolic pathways. The main differentially modified metabolites were triacylglycerols (TGs), phosphatidylethanolamine (PE), sphingomyelin (SM), ceramide (Cer) and phosphatidylcholines (PCs). Pregnenolones and L-saccharopine could achieve a diagnosis of PSIS. Conclusions Pregnenolones and L-saccharopine are potential biomarkers for a PSIS diagnosis. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13023-022-02408-4.
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- Ye Guo
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, 1 Shuaifuyuan Road, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, 1 Shuaifuyuan Road, Beijing, 100730, China.,Medical Science Research Center, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Endocrinology (Peking Union Medical College Hospital), Department of Endocrinology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, No. 1 Shuai Fuyuan, Dong Cheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, 1 Shuaifuyuan Road, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, 1 Shuaifuyuan Road, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, 1 Shuaifuyuan Road, Beijing, 100730, China
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- National Health Commission Key Laboratory of Endocrinology (Peking Union Medical College Hospital), Department of Endocrinology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, No. 1 Shuai Fuyuan, Dong Cheng District, Beijing, 100730, China.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, 1 Shuaifuyuan Road, Beijing, 100730, China.
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Ugur MR, Guerreiro DD, Moura AA, Memili E. Identification of biomarkers for bull fertility using functional genomics. Anim Reprod 2022; 19:e20220004. [PMID: 35573862 PMCID: PMC9083437 DOI: 10.1590/1984-3143-ar2022-0004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 09/21/2023] Open
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Prediction of bull fertility is critical for the sustainability of both dairy and beef cattle production. Even though bulls produce ample amounts of sperm with normal parameters, some bulls may still suffer from subpar fertility. This causes major economic losses in the cattle industry because using artificial insemination, semen from one single bull can be used to inseminate hundreds of thousands of cows. Although there are several traditional methods to estimate bull fertility, such methods are not sufficient to explain and accurately predict the subfertility of individual bulls. Since fertility is a complex trait influenced by a number of factors including genetics, epigenetics, and environment, there is an urgent need for a comprehensive methodological approach to clarify uncertainty in male subfertility. The present review focuses on molecular and functional signatures of bull sperm associated with fertility. Potential roles of functional genomics (proteome, small noncoding RNAs, lipidome, metabolome) on determining male fertility and its potential as a fertility biomarker are discussed. This review provides a better understanding of the molecular signatures of viable and fertile sperm cells and their potential to be used as fertility biomarkers. This information will help uncover the underlying reasons for idiopathic subfertility.
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- Universidade Federal do Ceará, Brasil; Universidade Federal do Ceará, Brasil
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- Mississippi State University, USA; Prairie View A&M University, USA
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Mateo-Otero Y, Fernández-López P, Delgado-Bermúdez A, Nolis P, Roca J, Miró J, Barranco I, Yeste M. Metabolomic fingerprinting of pig seminal plasma identifies in vivo fertility biomarkers. J Anim Sci Biotechnol 2021; 12:113. [PMID: 34772452 PMCID: PMC8588628 DOI: 10.1186/s40104-021-00636-5] [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: 05/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Background Metabolomic approaches, which include the study of low molecular weight molecules, are an emerging -omics technology useful for identification of biomarkers. In this field, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy has already been used to uncover (in) fertility biomarkers in the seminal plasma (SP) of several mammalian species. However, NMR studies profiling the porcine SP metabolome to uncover in vivo fertility biomarkers are yet to be carried out. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the putative relationship between SP-metabolites and in vivo fertility outcomes. To this end, 24 entire ejaculates (three ejaculates per boar) were collected from artificial insemination (AI)-boars throughout a year (one ejaculate every 4 months). Immediately after collection, ejaculates were centrifuged to obtain SP-samples, which were stored for subsequent metabolomic analysis by NMR spectroscopy. Fertility outcomes from 1525 inseminations were recorded over a year, including farrowing rate, litter size, stillbirths per litter and the duration of pregnancy. Results A total of 24 metabolites were identified and quantified in all SP-samples. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis showed that lactate levels in SP had discriminative capacity for farrowing rate (area under the curve [AUC] = 0.764) while carnitine (AUC = 0.847), hypotaurine (AUC = 0.819), sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (AUC = 0.833), glutamate (AUC = 0.799) and glucose (AUC = 0.750) showed it for litter size. Similarly, citrate (AUC = 0.743), creatine (AUC = 0.812), phenylalanine (AUC = 0.750), tyrosine (AUC = 0.753) and malonate (AUC = 0.868) levels had discriminative capacity for stillbirths per litter; and malonate (AUC = 0.767) and fumarate (AUC = 0.868) levels for gestation length. Conclusions The assessment of selected SP-metabolites in ejaculates through NMR spectroscopy could be considered as a promising non-invasive tool to predict in vivo fertility outcomes in pigs. Moreover, supplementing AI-doses with specific metabolites should also be envisaged as a way to improve their fertility potential. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s40104-021-00636-5.
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- Yentel Mateo-Otero
- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, ES-17003, Girona, Spain.,Department of Biology, Unit of Cell Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, ES-17003, Girona, Spain
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- Centre d'Estudis Avançats de Blanes (CEAB), Spanish Research Council (CSIC), ES-17300, Girona, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, ES-17003, Girona, Spain.,Department of Biology, Unit of Cell Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, ES-17003, Girona, Spain
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- Magnetic Nuclear Resonance Facility, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Bellaterra, ES-08193, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain
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- Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Murcia, ES-30100, Murcia, Spain
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- Equine Reproduction Service, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Bellaterra, ES-08193, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, ES-17003, Girona, Spain. .,Department of Biology, Unit of Cell Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, ES-17003, Girona, Spain. .,Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, IT-40064 Ozzano dell'Emilia, Bologna, Italy.
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, ES-17003, Girona, Spain. .,Department of Biology, Unit of Cell Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, ES-17003, Girona, Spain.
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Symeonidis EN, Evgeni E, Palapelas V, Koumasi D, Pyrgidis N, Sokolakis I, Hatzichristodoulou G, Tsiampali C, Mykoniatis I, Zachariou A, Sofikitis N, Kaltsas A, Dimitriadis F. Redox Balance in Male Infertility: Excellence through Moderation-"Μέτρον ἄριστον". Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10101534. [PMID: 34679669 PMCID: PMC8533291 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10101534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2021] [Revised: 09/19/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
Abstract
Male infertility, a relatively common and multifactorial medical condition, affects approximately 15% of couples globally. Based on WHO estimates, a staggering 190 million people struggle with this health condition, and male factor is the sole or contributing factor in roughly 20–50% of these cases. Nowadays, urologists are confronted with a wide spectrum of conditions ranging from the typical infertile male to more complex cases of either unexplained or idiopathic male infertility, requiring a specific patient-tailored diagnostic approach and management. Strikingly enough, no identifiable cause in routine workup can be found in 30% to 50% of infertile males. The medical term male oxidative stress infertility (MOSI) was recently coined to describe infertile men with abnormal sperm parameters and oxidative stress (OS), including those previously classified as having idiopathic infertility. OS is a critical component of male infertility, entailing an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidants. ROS abundance has been implicated in sperm abnormalities, while the exact impact on fertilization and pregnancy has long been a subject of considerable debate. In an attempt to counteract the deleterious effects of OS, urologists resorted to antioxidant supplementation. Mounting evidence indicates that indiscriminate consumption of antioxidants has led in some cases to sperm cell damage through a reductive-stress-induced state. The “antioxidant paradox”, one of the biggest andrological challenges, remains a lurking danger that needs to be carefully avoided and thoroughly investigated. For that reason, oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) emerged as a viable ancillary tool to basic semen analysis, measuring the overall balance between oxidants and antioxidants (reductants). A novel biomarker, the Male infertility Oxidative System (MiOXSYS®), is a paradigm shift towards that goal, offering a quantification of OS via a quick, reliable, and reproducible measurement of the ORP. Moderation or “Μέτρον” according to the ancient Greeks is the key to successfully safeguarding redox balance, with MiOXSYS® earnestly claiming its position as a guarantor of homeostasis in the intracellular redox milieu. In the present paper, we aim to offer a narrative summary of evidence relevant to redox regulation in male reproduction, analyze the impact of OS and reductive stress on sperm function, and shed light on the “antioxidant paradox” phenomenon. Finally, we examine the most up-to-date scientific literature regarding ORP and its measurement by the recently developed MiOXSYS® assay.
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- Evangelos N. Symeonidis
- Department of Urology, “G. Gennimatas” General Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54635 Thessaloniki, Greece; (E.N.S.); (I.M.)
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- Cryogonia Cryopreservation Bank, 11526 Athens, Greece; (E.E.); (D.K.)
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- 3rd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hippokration General Hospital, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, 54642 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Cryogonia Cryopreservation Bank, 11526 Athens, Greece; (E.E.); (D.K.)
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- Department of Urology, ‘Martha-Maria’ Hospital Nuremberg, 90491 Nuremberg, Germany; (N.P.); (I.S.); (G.H.)
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- Department of Urology, ‘Martha-Maria’ Hospital Nuremberg, 90491 Nuremberg, Germany; (N.P.); (I.S.); (G.H.)
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- Department of Urology, “G. Gennimatas” General Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54635 Thessaloniki, Greece; (E.N.S.); (I.M.)
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Ioannina University, 45500 Ioannina, Greece; (A.Z.); (N.S.); (A.K.)
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Ioannina University, 45500 Ioannina, Greece; (A.Z.); (N.S.); (A.K.)
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Ioannina University, 45500 Ioannina, Greece; (A.Z.); (N.S.); (A.K.)
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- Department of Urology, “G. Gennimatas” General Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54635 Thessaloniki, Greece; (E.N.S.); (I.M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +30-23-1041-1121
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Jia B, Liang J, Lv C, Memon S, Fang Y, Wu G, Quan G. The characteristics of proteome and metabolome associated with contrasting sperm motility in goat seminal plasma. Sci Rep 2021; 11:15562. [PMID: 34330982 PMCID: PMC8324791 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-95138-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Sperm motility is an index tightly associated with male fertility. A close relationship between seminal plasma and sperm motility has been confirmed. This study was to assess the protein and metabolite profiles of seminal plasma obtained from adult goats with high or low sperm motility using the proteomic and metabolomic strategies. In total, 2098 proteins were found. 449 differentially abundant proteins (DAPs) were identified, and 175 DAPs were enriched in the high motility group. The obtained DAPs primarily exist in cytoplasma and extra-cellular portion. The Gene Ontology enrichment analysis demonstrated the main functional roles of these DAPs in regulating biological process, metabolic process of organic substances, cellular-metabolic process, primary-metabolic process, metabolic process of nitrogen compounds, etc. Additionally, the Kyoto-Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analysis revealed that these DAPs were primarily involved in phosphatidylinositol signaling system, salivary secretion, proteasome, apoptosis, mitophagy-animal, etc. Aided by the parallel reaction monitoring technology, the abundance changing pattern of 19 selected DAPs was consistent with that of the corresponding proteins obtained by TMT. A total of 4603 metabolites were identified in seminal plasma. 1857 differential metabolites were found between the high motility group and the low motility group, and 999 metabolites were up-regulated in the high motility group. The KEGG analysis demonstrated the primary involvement of the differential metabolites in metabolic and synthetic activities. In conclusion, we first established the proteome and metabolome databank of goat seminal plasma, detecting some proteins and metabolites which may affect sperm motility. This study will be valuable for understanding mechanisms leading to poor sperm motility.
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- Baoyu Jia
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, China
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- Yunnan Animal Science and Veterinary Institute, Jindian, Panlong County, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, China
- Yunnan Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Animal Genetic Resource Conservation and Germplasm Enhancement, Jindian, Panlong County, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, China
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- Yunnan Animal Science and Veterinary Institute, Jindian, Panlong County, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, China
- Yunnan Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Animal Genetic Resource Conservation and Germplasm Enhancement, Jindian, Panlong County, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, China
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- Yunnan Animal Science and Veterinary Institute, Jindian, Panlong County, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Grassland Farming, Northeast Institute of Geography and Agoecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun City, Jilin Province, China
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- Yunnan Animal Science and Veterinary Institute, Jindian, Panlong County, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, China.
- Yunnan Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Animal Genetic Resource Conservation and Germplasm Enhancement, Jindian, Panlong County, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, China.
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- Yunnan Animal Science and Veterinary Institute, Jindian, Panlong County, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, China.
- Yunnan Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Animal Genetic Resource Conservation and Germplasm Enhancement, Jindian, Panlong County, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, China.
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Lombó M, Ruiz-Díaz S, Gutiérrez-Adán A, Sánchez-Calabuig MJ. Sperm Metabolomics through Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11061669. [PMID: 34205204 PMCID: PMC8227655 DOI: 10.3390/ani11061669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Revised: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 05/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1 H-NMR) is of special interest for the analysis of metabolites present in seminal plasma and spermatozoa. This metabolomic approach has been used to identify the presence of new biomarkers or their proportions in a non-invasive manner and is, therefore, an interesting tool for male fertility diagnosis. In this paper, we review current knowledge of the use of 1 H-NMR to examine sperm metabolomics in different species with special attention paid to humans and farm animals. We also describe the use of 1 H-NMR to establish a possible relationship between the mammalian diet and the presence of certain hydrophilic and lipophilic metabolites in spermatozoa. Abstract This report reviews current knowledge of sperm metabolomics analysis using proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1 H-NMR) with particular emphasis on human and farm animals. First, we present the benefits of NMR over other techniques to identify sperm metabolites and then describe the specific methodology required for NMR sperm analysis, stressing the importance of analyzing metabolites extracted from both the hydrophilic and lipophilic phases. This is followed by a description of advances produced to date in the use of NMR to diagnose infertility in humans and to identify metabolic differences among the sperm of mammalian herbivore, carnivore, and omnivore species. This last application of NMR mainly seeks to explore the possible use of lipids to fuel sperm physiology, contrary to previous theories that glycolysis and oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) are the only sources of sperm energy. This review describes the use of NMR to identify sperm and seminal plasma metabolites as possible indicators of semen quality, and to examine the metabolites needed to maintain sperm motility, induce their capacitation, and consequently, to predict animal fertility.
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- Marta Lombó
- Department of Animal Reproduction, INIA, Av. Puerta de Hierro, 18, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (M.L.); (S.R.-D.); (A.G.-A.)
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, INIA, Av. Puerta de Hierro, 18, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (M.L.); (S.R.-D.); (A.G.-A.)
- Mistral Fertility Clinics S.L., Clínica Tambre, 28002 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, INIA, Av. Puerta de Hierro, 18, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (M.L.); (S.R.-D.); (A.G.-A.)
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, INIA, Av. Puerta de Hierro, 18, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (M.L.); (S.R.-D.); (A.G.-A.)
- Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University Complutense of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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Mateo-Otero Y, Fernández-López P, Ribas-Maynou J, Roca J, Miró J, Yeste M, Barranco I. Metabolite Profiling of Pig Seminal Plasma Identifies Potential Biomarkers for Sperm Resilience to Liquid Preservation. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 9:669974. [PMID: 34124051 PMCID: PMC8194698 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.669974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Metabolomic approaches allow the study of downstream gene expression events since metabolites are considered as the products of cell signaling pathways. For this reason, many studies in humans have already been conducted to determine the influence of the metabolites present in seminal plasma (SP) on sperm physiology, and to identify putative biomarkers. However, in livestock species, these relationships are yet to be uncovered. Thus, the present study aimed to explore: (i) if concentrations of metabolites in pig SP are related to sperm quality and functionality, and (ii) if they could predict the sperm resilience to liquid storage at 17°C. To this end, 28 ejaculates were individually collected and split into three aliquots: one was used for SP analysis through nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy; another served for the evaluation of sperm concentration and morphology; and the last one was utilized to determine sperm functionality parameters using computer-assisted sperm analysis (CASA) and flow cytometry after 0 h and 72 h of liquid-storage at 17°C. NMR analysis allowed the identification and quantification of 23 metabolites present in pig SP which, except for fumarate, were not observed to follow a breed-dependent behavior. Moreover, specific relationships between metabolites and sperm variables were identified: (i) glutamate, methanol, trimethylamine N-oxide, carnitine, and isoleucine were seen to be related to some sperm quality and functionality parameters evaluated immediately after semen collection; (ii) leucine, hypotaurine, carnitine and isoleucine were found to be associated to the sperm ability to withstand liquid storage; and (iii) Bayesian multiple regression models allowed the identification of metabolite patterns for specific sperm parameters at both 0 h and 72 h. The identification of these relationships opens up the possibility of further investigating these metabolites as potential sperm functional biomarkers.
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- Yentel Mateo-Otero
- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Girona, Spain
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, Girona, Spain
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- Centre d’Estudis Avançats de Blanes (CEAB), Spanish Research Council (CSIC), Girona, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Girona, Spain
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, Girona, Spain
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- Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Equine Reproduction Service, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Girona, Spain
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, Girona, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Girona, Spain
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, Girona, Spain
- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, Via Tolara di Sopra, Bologna, Italy
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Tanga BM, Qamar AY, Raza S, Bang S, Fang X, Yoon K, Cho J. Semen evaluation: methodological advancements in sperm quality-specific fertility assessment - A review. Anim Biosci 2021; 34:1253-1270. [PMID: 33902175 PMCID: PMC8255896 DOI: 10.5713/ab.21.0072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Assessment of male fertility is based on the evaluation of sperm. Semen evaluation measures various sperm quality parameters as fertility indicators. However, semen evaluation has limitations, and it requires the advancement and application of strict quality control methods to interpret the results. This article reviews the recent advances in evaluating various sperm-specific quality characteristics and methodologies, with the help of different assays to assess sperm-fertility status. Sperm evaluation methods that include conventional microscopic methods, computer-assisted sperm analyzers (CASA), and flow cytometric analysis, provide precise information related to sperm morphology and function. Moreover, profiling fertility-related biomarkers in sperm or seminal plasma can be helpful in predicting fertility. Identification of different sperm proteins and diagnosis of DNA damage has positively contributed to the existing pool of knowledge about sperm physiology and molecular anomalies associated with different infertility issues in males. Advances in methods and sperm-specific evaluation has subsequently resulted in a better understanding of sperm biology that has improved the diagnosis and clinical management of male factor infertility. Accurate sperm evaluation is of paramount importance in the application of artificial insemination and assisted reproductive technology. However, no single test can precisely determine fertility; the selection of an appropriate test or a set of tests and parameters is required to accurately determine the fertility of specific animal species. Therefore, a need to further calibrate the CASA and advance the gene expression tests is recommended for faster and field-level applications.
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- Bereket Molla Tanga
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Korea.,Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Hawassa University, 05, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Korea.,Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jhang 35200, Sub-campus University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jhang 35200, Sub-campus University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore 54000, Pakistan.,Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jhang 35200, Sub-campus University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore 54000, PakistanDepartment of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aydin Adnan Menderes University, Aydin 09016, Turkey
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Korea
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- Department of Companion Animal, Shingu College, Seongnam 13174, Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Korea
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Pourasil RSM, Gilany K. Fast diagnosis of men's fertility using Raman spectroscopy combined with chemometric methods: An experimental study. Int J Reprod Biomed 2021; 19:121-128. [PMID: 33718756 PMCID: PMC7922295 DOI: 10.18502/ijrm.v19i2.8470] [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: 03/30/2019] [Revised: 12/04/2019] [Accepted: 07/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Idiopathic infertile men suffer from unexplained male infertility; they are infertile despite having a normal semen analysis, a normal history, and physical examination, and when female infertility factor has been ruled out. Objective The present study aimed to develop a metabolic fingerprinting methodology using Raman spectroscopy combined with Chemometrics to detect idiopathic infertile men vs. fertile ones by seminal plasma. Materials and Methods In this experimental study, the seminal plasma of 26 men including 13 fertile and 13 with unexplained infertility who reffered to, Avicenna Infertility Clinic, 2018, Tehran, Iran, have been investigated. The seminal metabolomic fingerprinting was evaluated using Raman spectrometer from 100 to 4250 cm-1. The principal component analysis and discriminate analysis methods were used. Results The total of 26 samples were divided into 20 training and 6 test sets. The Principal component analysis score plot of the training set showed that the data were perfectly divided into two sides of the plot, which statistically approves the direct effect of semen metabolome changes on the Raman spectra. A classification model was constructed by linear discriminant analysis using the training set and evaluated by the test group which resulted in completely correct classification. While three of the six test samples appeared in the fertile group, the rest appeared in the infertile as expected. Conclusion Metabolic fingerprinting of seminal plasma using Raman spectroscopy combined with chemometric classification methods accurately discriminated between the idiopathic infertile men and the fertile ones and predicted their fertility type.
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- Reproductive Biotechnology Research Center, Avicenna Research Institute, ACECER, Tehran, Iran.,Integrative Oncology Department, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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Li X, Wang X, Li H, Li Y, Guo Y. Seminal Plasma Lipidomics Profiling to Identify Signatures of Kallmann Syndrome. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021; 12:692690. [PMID: 34393999 PMCID: PMC8358976 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.692690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Kallmann syndrome (KS) is a rare developmental disorder. Our previous metabolomics work showed substantial changes in linoleic acid and glycerophospholipid metabolism in KS. Here, we performed targeted lipidomics to further identify the differential lipid species in KS. METHODS Twenty-one patients with KS (treatment group) and twenty-two age-matched healthy controls (HC, control group) were enrolled. Seminal plasma samples and medical records were collected. Targeted lipidomics analysis of these samples was performed using ultraperformance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-QTOF-MS). RESULTS Lipidomics profiling of patients with KS and the HCs showed clear separation in the orthogonal projections to latent structures-discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA). There were many differential lipids identified, with the main differential lipid species being triacylglycerols (TAGs), phosphatidylcholines (PCs) and phosphatidylethanolamine (PE). CONCLUSIONS The lipidomics profile of patients with KS changed. It was also determined that TAGs, PCs and PE are promising biomarkers for KS diagnosis. To our knowledge, this is the first report to analyze lipidomics in men with Kallmann syndrome.
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- Xiaogang Li
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- Medical Science Research Center, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- National Health Commission (NHC), Key Laboratory of Endocrinology (Peking Union Medical College Hospital), Department of Endocrinology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Ye Guo, ; Yongzhe Li,
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Ye Guo, ; Yongzhe Li,
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Long JA. The ‘omics’ revolution: Use of genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic and metabolomic tools to predict male reproductive traits that impact fertility in livestock and poultry. Anim Reprod Sci 2020; 220:106354. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2020.106354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2020] [Revised: 03/20/2020] [Accepted: 03/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Panner Selvam MK, Finelli R, Agarwal A, Henkel R. Proteomics and metabolomics - Current and future perspectives in clinical andrology. Andrologia 2020; 53:e13711. [PMID: 32598566 DOI: 10.1111/and.13711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2020] [Revised: 05/17/2020] [Accepted: 05/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Proteomics and metabolomics are emerging as promising tools to investigate the molecular mechanisms associated with male infertility. Proteins and metabolites play a pivotal role in regulating the molecular pathways associated with physiological functions of spermatozoa. Semen analysis, physical examination and laboratory work up cannot identify the etiology of infertility in 30%-40% of cases, which are classified as idiopathic. Therefore, the application of proteomics and metabolomics in the field of andrology will aid to overcome the limitations of the standard semen analysis. Understanding the molecular pathways associated with male infertility will help in planning ad hoc treatments, contributing to the clinical management of infertile patients. In this review, proteomics and metabolomics studies on spermatozoa and seminal plasma are discussed with a focus on molecular biomarkers associated with male infertility-related conditions.
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- American Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- American Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- American Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.,Department of Medical Bioscience, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, South Africa
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Longobardi V, Kosior MA, Pagano N, Fatone G, Staropoli A, Vassetti A, Vinale F, Campanile G, Gasparrini B. Changes in Bull Semen Metabolome in Relation to Cryopreservation and Fertility. Animals (Basel) 2020; 10:E1065. [PMID: 32575657 PMCID: PMC7341314 DOI: 10.3390/ani10061065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2020] [Revised: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 06/17/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Semen cryopreservation determines several sperm damages, including the loss of fertility-associated proteins. The purpose of the study was to compare the metabolite contents in bovine sperm and seminal plasma before and after cryopreservation, and between high- and low-fertility bulls in vitro. Forty-eight ejaculates, collected from eight bulls (six per bull), were analyzed by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. Cryopreservation resulted in an over-expression of lysophosphatidylcholine (0:0/18:2(9Z,12Z)) in seminal plasma. In addition, higher levels of glycine betaine and pyro-l-glutaminyl-l-glutamine were observed in cryopreserved compared to fresh spermatozoa. The fresh seminal plasma of high-fertility bulls showed an over-expression of l-acetylcarnitine, glycerol tripropanoate, 2,3-diacetoxypropyl stearate and glycerophosphocholine, and an under-expression of lysophosphatidylcholine and butyrylcarnitine, compared to low-fertility bulls. Higher levels of glycerophosphocholine and lysophosphatidylcholine (16:0/0:0) were recorded in fresh spermatozoa from high-fertility bulls. In high-fertility bulls, a greater content of glycerophosphocholine and lower levels of butyrylcarnitine, glycine betaine and l-carnitine were found in cryopreserved seminal plasma, and lower levels of glycine betaine were detected in cryopreserved spermatozoa. In conclusion, cryopreservation affects bovine semen metabolome at both plasmatic and cellular compartments, and metabolic profile differs between high- and low-fertility bulls.
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- Valentina Longobardi
- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80138 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, Federico II University of Naples, 80137 Naples, Italy; (M.A.K.); (N.P.); (F.V.); (G.C.); (B.G.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, Federico II University of Naples, 80137 Naples, Italy; (M.A.K.); (N.P.); (F.V.); (G.C.); (B.G.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, Federico II University of Naples, 80137 Naples, Italy; (M.A.K.); (N.P.); (F.V.); (G.C.); (B.G.)
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- CNR Institute for Sustainable Plant Protection, 80055 Portici, Italy; (A.S.); (A.V.)
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- CNR Institute for Sustainable Plant Protection, 80055 Portici, Italy; (A.S.); (A.V.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, Federico II University of Naples, 80137 Naples, Italy; (M.A.K.); (N.P.); (F.V.); (G.C.); (B.G.)
- CNR Institute for Sustainable Plant Protection, 80055 Portici, Italy; (A.S.); (A.V.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, Federico II University of Naples, 80137 Naples, Italy; (M.A.K.); (N.P.); (F.V.); (G.C.); (B.G.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, Federico II University of Naples, 80137 Naples, Italy; (M.A.K.); (N.P.); (F.V.); (G.C.); (B.G.)
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Mateo-Otero Y, Fernández-López P, Gil-Caballero S, Fernandez-Fuertes B, Bonet S, Barranco I, Yeste M. 1H Nuclear Magnetic Resonance of Pig Seminal Plasma Reveals Intra-Ejaculate Variation in Metabolites. Biomolecules 2020; 10:E906. [PMID: 32549232 PMCID: PMC7355445 DOI: 10.3390/biom10060906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2020] [Revised: 06/04/2020] [Accepted: 06/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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In pigs, ejaculate is expelled in fractions, mainly the sperm-rich fraction (SRF) and the post-SRF (PSRF), which differ in both sperm content and origin. In addition, intra-ejaculate variability between fractions in terms of sperm reproductive characteristics has been previously reported, the highest sperm quality being observed in the first 10 mL of the SRF (SRF-P1). As seminal plasma (SP) composition has been purported to influence sperm physiology, the aim of this study was to profile pig SP metabolite composition and to find putative differences between the ejaculate portions (SRF-P1, the rest of SRF [SRF-P2], PSRF) and entire ejaculate (EE). To this end, ejaculates (n = 8, one per boar) were collected in fractions and SP was analyzed using 1H Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy. We identified 19 metabolites present in all ejaculate portions and the EE, and reported correlations between the metabolites. Additionally, and for the first time in mammals, we found intra-ejaculate variability in the SP metabolites, observing different relative abundances in choline, glycerophosphocholine and glycine. Regarding their influence in sperm physiology, we hypothesize that these metabolites may explain the specific reproductive characteristics of each ejaculate portion. Finally, the reported SP metabolites could serve as a first steppingstone in the study of quality, functionality, and fertility biomarkers.
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- Yentel Mateo-Otero
- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain; (Y.M.-O.); (B.F.-F.); (S.B.)
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain
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- Theoretical and Computational Ecology Group, Centre for Advanced Studies of Blanes (CEAB), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), E-17300 Girona, Spain;
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- NMR Facility, Research Technical Services (STR), University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain;
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain; (Y.M.-O.); (B.F.-F.); (S.B.)
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain; (Y.M.-O.); (B.F.-F.); (S.B.)
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain; (Y.M.-O.); (B.F.-F.); (S.B.)
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain
- Department of Medicine and Animal Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Murcia, E-30100 Murcia, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain; (Y.M.-O.); (B.F.-F.); (S.B.)
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain
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Association between metabolic profiles in urine and bone mineral density of pre- and postmenopausal Chinese women. Menopause 2020; 26:94-102. [PMID: 29975282 DOI: 10.1097/gme.0000000000001158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVE In the present study, we aimed to characterize the pathological development of menopausal osteoporosis, as well as to explore potential biomarkers and metabolic pathways involved in osteoporosis. METHODS Urine samples from 322 female participants categorized by menopause status and different bone conditions were collected and analyzed based on a gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) approach. Multivariate and univariate statistical analyses were carried out for urinary metabolomic profile characterization and comparison. RESULTS Seventeen metabolites in the low bone mineral density (BMD) groups were clearly differentiated from those in normal BMD groups. Among these 17 differentiating metabolites, taurine, β-alanine, and 5-hydroxycaproic acid were found to be potential biomarkers of osteoporosis. The taurine metabolic pathway and the β-alanine metabolic pathway were found to be related to menopause and bone loss. CONCLUSIONS Based on the GC-MS metabolomic platform, four typical pathological phases during the progression of postmenopausal osteoporosis were described. Several differentiating metabolites and metabolic pathways were found to be closely related to the pathology of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Our results provided a solid foundation for further studies on early diagnosis and pathomechanistic evaluation.
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Guo Y, Li X, Yan S, Li Y. Metabolomic alterations associated with Kallmann syndrome. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2020; 8:529. [PMID: 32411752 PMCID: PMC7214890 DOI: 10.21037/atm.2020.04.03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background This study was conducted to identify potential seminal plasma metabolic markers associated with disease activity in Kallmann syndrome (KS). Methods We collected medical records and seminal plasma samples from 17 KS patients and 20 age-matched healthy controls (HC) and performed metabolomics analysis using the UPLC-QTOF-MS method. Results Partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) showed that the metabolomics profile of KS patients was clearly separated from HC. Statistical analysis of the data indicates that there are differential metabolites between KS patients and HC. The main metabolic pathways focus on linoleic acid (LA) metabolism, Glycerophospholipid metabolism. Conclusions The seminal plasma metabolomics profile of KS patients has changed. Glycerophospholipids and LA are promising biomarkers for KS diagnosis.
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- Ye Guo
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
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- Medical Science Research Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
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Yu L, Yang X, Ma B, Ying H, Shang X, He B, Zhang Q. Abnormal arachidonic acid metabolic network may reduce sperm motility via P38 MAPK. Open Biol 2020; 9:180091. [PMID: 31014201 PMCID: PMC6501647 DOI: 10.1098/rsob.180091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Asthenozoospermia is a common cause of male infertility, the aetiology of which remains unclear in 50–60% of cases. The current study aimed to characterize metabolic alterations in asthenozoospermic seminal plasma and to explore the signalling pathways involved in sperm motility regulation. At first, high-performance liquid chromatography–electrospray ionization–tandem mass spectrometry was used to detect the targeted metabolic network of arachidonic acid (AA). Metabolomic multivariate data analysis showed significant distinction of AA metabolites between asthenozoospermic and healthy seminal plasma. AA as well as its lipoxygenase (LOX) and cytochrome P450 metabolites were found to be abnormally increased, while cyclooxygenase (COX) metabolites were complicatedly disturbed in asthenozoospermic volunteers compared with those in healthy ones. In vitro experiments and western blot analysis of sperm cells revealed a decrease in sperm motility and upregulation of sperm phosphor-P38 induced by AA. P38 inhibitor could increase AA-reduced sperm motility. Also, all the inhibitors of the three metabolic pathways of AA could block AA-induced P38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) activation and further improve sperm motility. We report here for the first time that an abnormal AA metabolic network could reduce sperm motility via P38 MAPK activation through the LOX, cytochrome P450 and COX metabolic pathways, which might be an underlying pathomechanism of asthenozoospermia.
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- Lisha Yu
- 1 College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University , Nanjing 210009 , People's Republic of China
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- 1 College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University , Nanjing 210009 , People's Republic of China
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- 1 College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University , Nanjing 210009 , People's Republic of China
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- 2 College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University , Nanjing 211816 , People's Republic of China
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- 3 Department of Andrology, Jinling Hospital, School of Medicine, Nanjing University , Nanjing 210002 , People's Republic of China
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- 1 College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University , Nanjing 210009 , People's Republic of China
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- 1 College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University , Nanjing 210009 , People's Republic of China
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Personalized medicine gathers the most relevant data involved in human health. Currently, the diagnosis of male infertility is limited to spermiogram, which does not provide information on the male fertile potential. New diagnostic methods are required. The application of omics techniques in the study of male reproductive health renders a huge amount of data providing numerous novel infertility biomarkers, from genes to metabolites, to diagnose the cause of male infertility. Recent studies hold the promise that these biomarkers will allow a noninvasive infertility diagnosis and the improvement of the sperm selection techniques.
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- Nicolás Garrido
- Fundación Instituto Valenciano de Infertilidad (FIVI), Instituto Universitario IVI (IUIVI), Avda. Fernando Abril Martorell, nº106, Torre A, Planta 1(a), Valencia 46026, Spain.
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- Fundación Instituto Valenciano de Infertilidad (FIVI), Instituto Universitario IVI (IUIVI), Avda. Fernando Abril Martorell, nº106, Torre A, Planta 1(a), Valencia 46026, Spain
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Borges Jr. E, Montani DA, Setti AS, Zanetti BF, Figueira RDCS, Iaconelli Jr. A, Oliveira-Silva D, Braga DPDAF. Serum metabolites as predictive molecular markers of ovarian response to controlled stimulation: a pilot study. JBRA Assist Reprod 2019; 23:323-327. [PMID: 31173494 PMCID: PMC6798585 DOI: 10.5935/1518-0557.20190008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2018] [Accepted: 12/10/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to look into the use of serum metabolites as potential biomarkers of response to controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) in patients undergoing intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) cycles. METHODS This case-control study analyzed serum samples from 30 patients aged <36 years undergoing COS for ICSI in a university-affiliated assisted reproduction center from January 2017 to August 2017. The samples were split into three groups based on response to COS as follows: poor responders: <4 retrieved oocytes (PR group, n=10); normal responders: ≥ 8 and ≤ 12 retrieved oocytes (NR group, n=10); and hyper-responders: >25 retrieved oocytes (HR, n=10). The metabolic profiles of the serum samples were compared between the groups through Principal Component Analysis (PCA). Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curves were built to assess the power of the model at predicting response to COS. RESULTS PCA clearly distinguished between PR, NR and HR, and 10 ions were chosen as potential biomarkers of response to COS. These ions were more specific for PR than for NR. The ROC curve considering PR and NR had an area under the curve of 99.6% (95% CI: 88.9 - 100%). CONCLUSION The preliminary evidence discussed in this study suggests that serum metabolites may be used as predictive molecular markers of ovarian response to controlled stimulation. The integration of clinical and "omics" findings may allow the migration toward an era of personalized treatment in reproductive medicine.
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- Edson Borges Jr.
- Fertility Medical Group. São Paulo, SP - Brazil
- Instituto Sapientiae - Centro de Estudos e Pesquisa em
Reprodução Assistida. São Paulo, SP - Brazil
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- Grupo de Bio-orgânica e Bioanalítica. Departamento de
Química - Instituto de Ciências Ambientais, Químicas e
Farmacêuticas – UNIFESP Diadema Campus, Diadema, SP - Brazil
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- Fertility Medical Group. São Paulo, SP - Brazil
- Instituto Sapientiae - Centro de Estudos e Pesquisa em
Reprodução Assistida. São Paulo, SP - Brazil
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- Fertility Medical Group. São Paulo, SP - Brazil
- Instituto Sapientiae - Centro de Estudos e Pesquisa em
Reprodução Assistida. São Paulo, SP - Brazil
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- Fertility Medical Group. São Paulo, SP - Brazil
- Instituto Sapientiae - Centro de Estudos e Pesquisa em
Reprodução Assistida. São Paulo, SP - Brazil
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- Fertility Medical Group. São Paulo, SP - Brazil
- Instituto Sapientiae - Centro de Estudos e Pesquisa em
Reprodução Assistida. São Paulo, SP - Brazil
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- Grupo de Bio-orgânica e Bioanalítica. Departamento de
Química - Instituto de Ciências Ambientais, Químicas e
Farmacêuticas – UNIFESP Diadema Campus, Diadema, SP - Brazil
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Mumcu A, Karaer A, Dogan B, Tuncay G. Metabolomics analysis of seminal plasma in patients with idiopathic Oligoasthenoteratozoospermia using high-resolution NMR spectroscopy. Andrology 2019; 8:450-456. [PMID: 31520509 DOI: 10.1111/andr.12707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2019] [Revised: 08/08/2019] [Accepted: 09/10/2019] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Male infertility is a global health issue caused by a combination of different factors. Specialists generally rely on semen analysis to diagnose male infertility. However, it is known that diagnostic semen analysis fails to identify about 50% of male infertility disorders. Recently, metabolomics has been proven to be a powerful technique for the diagnosis of different diseases. OBJECTIVE To determine whether metabolites could be used as potential biomarkers for the diagnosis of male factor infertility through comparing seminal plasma samples from infertile men with oligoasthenoteratozospermia (OAT) and samples from normozoospermic controls. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study utilized high-resolution 1 H NMR spectroscopy to reveal whether the metabolomic changes of seminal plasma obtained from 31 patients with oligoasthenoteratozospermia (OAT) are different from the ones obtained from 28 normozoospermic controls. RESULTS Multivariate statistical analysis of NMR data concluded that the metabolomic profile of samples from patients with OAT exhibits statistically significant differences when compared to the controls. The differences were based on the metabolites lactate, citrate, lysine, arginine, valine, glutamine, creatinine, α-ketoglutaric acid, spermine, putrescine, and tyrosine. Except the tyrosine, levels of the above metabolites were significantly decreased in patients with OAT compared to the controls. The levels of citrate, choline, spermine, putrescine, α-ketoglutaric acid, valine, and tyrosine were significantly different (p < 5 × 10-4 ) between two groups. On the other hand, levels of lactate, creatinine, lysine, arginine, and glutamine were also statistically significant (0.001 < p < 0.05). However, considering the p-values, the physiological relevance of these metabolites may be lower when compared to the others. A PLS-DA model built on the NMR data achieved 89.29% sensitivity and 93.55% specificity results in a leave-one-out cross-validation process. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION 1 H NMR spectroscopy-based metabolomic analysis could be used as a diagnostic tool for the diagnosis of oligoasthenoteratozospermia.
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- A Mumcu
- Laboratory of NMR, Scientific and Technological Research Center, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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Ma P, Zhang Z, Zhou X, Luo J, Lu H, Wang Y. Characterizing semen abnormality male infertility using non-targeted blood plasma metabolomics. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0219179. [PMID: 31276533 PMCID: PMC6611580 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0219179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2018] [Accepted: 06/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Semen abnormality (SA) male infertility has become a worldwide reproductive health problem. The invasive tests (e.g., testicular biopsy) and labor-intensive methods of semen collection severely inhibit diagnosis of male infertility. In addition, the pathogenesis and biological interpretation of male infertility are still obscure. In this report, a total of 84 semen abnormality (SA) patients, diagnosed as teratozoospermia (TE, n = 21), asthenozoospermia (AS, n = 23), oligozoospermia (OL, n = 20), azoospermia (AZ, n = 20), and age-matched healthy controls (HC, n = 29) were analyzed by GC-MS for discrimination analysis and discovery of potential biomarkers. Twenty-three biomarkers were obtained by multivariate statistical method (partial least squares-discriminant analysis, PLS-DA) and univariate statistical method (analysis of variance, ANOVA) with comparisons of TE versus HC, AS versus HC, OL versus HC and AZ versus HC. Based on those biomarkers, the most relevant pathways were mainly associated with the metabolism of carbohydrates, amino acids, and lipids. The principal metabolic alternations in SA male infertility included increased levels of energy-related metabolisms, such as tricarboxylic acid cycle, pyruvate metabolism, glyoxylate and dicarboxylate metabolism, glycine, serine, threonine metabolism and saturated fatty acid metabolism. Furthermore, increased levels of glutathione metabolism were related to oxidative stress. Finally, decreased levels of arginine and proline metabolism and inositol phosphate metabolism were observed. In conclusion, blood plasma metabolomics is powerful for characterizing metabolic disturbances in SA male infertility. From metabolic pathway analysis, energy production, oxidation stress and the released enzyme during spermatogenesis take the primary responsibilities for SA male infertility.
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- Pan Ma
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, PR China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, PR China
- * E-mail: . (HL); (YW)
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, PR China
- * E-mail: . (HL); (YW)
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Darbandi M, Darbandi S, Agarwal A, Baskaran S, Dutta S, Sengupta P, Khorram Khorshid HR, Esteves S, Gilany K, Hedayati M, Nobakht F, Akhondi MM, Lakpour N, Sadeghi MR. Reactive oxygen species-induced alterations in H19-Igf2 methylation patterns, seminal plasma metabolites, and semen quality. J Assist Reprod Genet 2019; 36:241-253. [PMID: 30382470 PMCID: PMC6420547 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-018-1350-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2018] [Accepted: 10/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study was conducted in order to investigate the effects of reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels on the seminal plasma (SP) metabolite milieu and sperm dysfunction. METHODS Semen specimens of 151 normozoospermic men were analyzed for ROS by chemiluminescence and classified according to seminal ROS levels [in relative light units (RLU)/s/106 sperm]: group 1 (n = 39): low (ROS < 20), group 2 (n = 38): mild (20 ≤ ROS < 40), group 3 (n = 31): moderate (40 ≤ ROS < 60), and group 4 (n = 43): high (ROS ≥ 60). A comprehensive analysis of SP and semen parameters, including conventional semen characteristics, measurement of total antioxidant capacity (TAC), sperm DNA fragmentation index (DFI), chromatin maturation index (CMI), H19-Igf2 methylation status, and untargeted seminal metabolic profiling using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H-NMR), was carried out. RESULT(S) The methylation status of H19 and Igf2 was significantly different in specimens with high ROS (P < 0.005). Metabolic fingerprinting of these SP samples showed upregulation of trimethylamine N-oxide (P < 0.001) and downregulations of tryptophan (P < 0.05) and tyrosine/tyrosol (P < 0.01). High ROS significantly reduced total sperm motility (P < 0.05), sperm concentration (P < 0.001), and seminal TAC (P < 0.001) but increased CMI and DFI (P < 0.005). ROS levels have a positive correlation with Igf2 methylation (r = 0.19, P < 0.05), DFI (r = 0.40, P < 0.001), CMI (r = 0.39, P < 0.001), and trimethylamine N-oxide (r = 0.45, P < 0.05) and a negative correlation with H19 methylation (r = - 0.20, P < 0.05), tryptophan (r = - 0.45, P < 0.05), sperm motility (r = - 0.20, P < 0.05), sperm viability (r = - 0.23, P < 0.01), and sperm concentration (r = - 0.30, P < 0.001). CONCLUSION(S) Results showed significant correlation between ROS levels and H19-Igf2 gene methylation as well as semen parameters. These findings are critical to identify idiopathic male infertility and its management through assisted reproduction technology (ART).
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- Mahsa Darbandi
- Department of Embryology and Andrology, Reproductive Biotechnology Research Center, Avicenna Research Institute, ACECR, Tehran, 1936773493, Iran
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- Department of Embryology and Andrology, Reproductive Biotechnology Research Center, Avicenna Research Institute, ACECR, Tehran, 1936773493, Iran
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- American Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- American Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Faculty of Dentistry, MAHSA University, 42610, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, MAHSA University, 42610, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Genetics Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, 1985713834, Iran
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- ANDROFERT, Andrology and Human Reproduction Clinic, Campinas, 13075-460, Brazil
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- Department of Embryology and Andrology, Reproductive Biotechnology Research Center, Avicenna Research Institute, ACECR, Tehran, 1936773493, Iran
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- Molecular Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University for Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1985717413, Iran
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Nishabur, 9314634814, Iran
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- Monoclonal Antibody Research Center, Avicenna Research Institute (ARI), ACECR, Shahid Beheshti University, Evin, Tehran, 1936773493, Iran
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- Department of Embryology and Andrology, Reproductive Biotechnology Research Center, Avicenna Research Institute, ACECR, Tehran, 1936773493, Iran
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- Monoclonal Antibody Research Center, Avicenna Research Institute (ARI), ACECR, Shahid Beheshti University, Evin, Tehran, 1936773493, Iran.
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Senescence and declining reproductive potential: Insight into molecular mechanisms through testicular metabolomics. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis 2018; 1864:3388-3396. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2018.07.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2018] [Revised: 07/09/2018] [Accepted: 07/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Sperm lipidic profiles differ significantly between ejaculates resulting in pregnancy or not following intracytoplasmic sperm injection. J Assist Reprod Genet 2018; 35:1973-1985. [PMID: 30105539 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-018-1284-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2018] [Accepted: 08/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Although assisted reproduction techniques involve the use of semen samples, there is little scientific methodology applied when selecting sperm. To select the most appropriate spermatozoa, first we need to define the optimal molecular characteristics. Sperm lipids may contribute to sperm function, thus our aim was to compare the lipidic profiles of sperm samples used in intracytoplasmic sperm injection cycles that ultimately led to a pregnancy with those that did not.Spermatozoa from infertile patients after intracytoplasmic sperm injection (group non-pregnant, n = 16; vs. group pregnant, n = 22) were analyzed for lipid composition using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry, by means two platforms for measuring fatty acyls, bile-acids, lysoglycerophospholipids, glycerolipids, cholesteryl-esters, sphingolipids, and glycerophospholipids. Lipid levels were compared using a univariate test and multivariate analyses after logarithmic transformation.We detected 151 different lipids in the sperm samples, 10 of which were significantly increased in sperm samples from the NP group, ranging from 1.10- to 1.30-fold change. These were primarily ceramides, sphingomyelins and three glycerophospholipids, a lysophosphatidylcholine, and two plasmalogen species. Additionally, 2-Monoacylglycerophosphocholine were also found in higher levels in non-pregnant group.Our results describe the composition of sperm lipids linked to optimal sperm function, opening new possibilities for the development of male fertility diagnostic tools and culture media formulations to improve sperm quality and enhance reproductive results. Given that lipids compose the majority of the sperm plasma membrane, this information is also useful in designing new sperm selection tools that will allow for the selection of the best spermatozoa.
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Satta V, Manca ME, Torres-Rovira L, Succu S, Mereu P, Nehme M, Epifani G, Gallus M, Berlinguer F, Naitana S, Leoni GG. Effects of melatonin administration on seminal plasma metabolites and sperm fertilization competence during the non-reproductive season in ram. Theriogenology 2018; 115:16-22. [PMID: 29702366 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2018.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2017] [Revised: 04/10/2018] [Accepted: 04/13/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of ram melatonin treatment on the sperm quality and metabolite composition of the seminal plasma in the non-breeding season. Four mature rams were treated with 54 mg melatonin in March subcutaneous implants and four untreated rams served as control. At 0, 30, 90 and 120 days semen samples were collected and sperm, separated from seminal plasma, was evaluated for its capacity to fertilize and produce embryos in vitro. Seminal plasma metabolites were extracted and analyzed by capillary electrophoresis/mass spectroscopy. In the resulting electropherograms, the area corresponding to selected metabolites was extracted and quantified. Ram melatonin treatment affected the in vitro fertilization competence of sperm. Blastocyst output increased until 90 days after treatment (27.20 ± 7.35 vs 54.7 ± 4.4% at 0 and 90 days respectively; p < 0.05) while the untreated group did not show statistical differences. In treated rams, the concentration of melatonin in seminal plasma increased from 3.34 ± 1.70 at day 0-9.65 ± 2.89 AU (Arbitrary Units) after 90 days, then decreased to reach the level of the untreated ram after 120 days (p < 0.05). During 90 days after melatonin treatment, an increase (p < 0.05) in seminal plasma concentrations of glutamic acid (6.28 ± 1.53 vs 14.93 ± 1.53 AU at 0 and 90 days respectively), glutamine (16.89 ± 4.65 vs 54.51 ± 4.65 AU), carnitine (22.97 ± 9.81 vs 104.30 ± 9.81 AU), acetyl-carnitine (48.15 ± 17.32 vs 217.69 ± 17.32 AU), choline (1.82 ± 1.55 vs 14.16 ± 1.55 AU) and arginine (1.31 ± 1.08 vs 14.25 ± 1.08 AU) was detected. Tyrosine concentration increased during 30 days from melatonin treatment (12.79 ± 3.93 vs 27.08 ± 3.04 AU) but at 90 days its levels were similar to the untreated group. In conclusion, melatonin treatment during the non-breeding season improves the concentration of several metabolites in seminal plasma and sperm fertilization competence in Sarda breed ram.
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- Valentina Satta
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sassari, Via Vienna 2, 07100, Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sassari, Via Vienna 2, 07100, Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, INIA, Avda. Puerta de Hierro, 28040, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sassari, Via Vienna 2, 07100, Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Via Muroni 11, 07100, Sassari, Italy
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- Lebanese University, Faculty of Agriculture Dekwaneh, Lebanon
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- Department of Animal Production, AGRIS Sardegna, Loc. Bonassai, Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Animal Production, AGRIS Sardegna, Loc. Bonassai, Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sassari, Via Vienna 2, 07100, Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sassari, Via Vienna 2, 07100, Sassari, Italy.
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sassari, Via Vienna 2, 07100, Sassari, Italy
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Velho ALC, Menezes E, Dinh T, Kaya A, Topper E, Moura AA, Memili E. Metabolomic markers of fertility in bull seminal plasma. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0195279. [PMID: 29634739 PMCID: PMC5892889 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0195279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2017] [Accepted: 03/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Metabolites play essential roles in biological systems, but detailed identities and significance of the seminal plasma metabolome related to bull fertility are still unknown. The objectives of this study were to determine the comprehensive metabolome of seminal plasma from Holstein bulls and to ascertain the potential of metabolites as biomarkers of bull fertility. The seminal plasma metabolome from 16 Holstein bulls with two fertility rates were determined by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Multivariate and univariate analyses of the data were performed, and the pathways associated with the seminal plasma metabolome were identified using bioinformatics approaches. Sixty-three metabolites were identified in the seminal plasma of all bulls. Fructose was the most abundant metabolite in the seminal fluid, followed for citric acid, lactic acid, urea and phosphoric acid. Androstenedione, 4-ketoglucose, D-xylofuranose, 2-oxoglutaric acid and erythronic acid represented the least predominant metabolites. Partial-Least Squares Discriminant Analysis (PLSDA) revealed a distinct separation between high and low fertility bulls. The metabolites with the greatest Variable Importance in Projection score (VIP > 2) were 2-oxoglutaric acid and fructose. Heat-map analysis, based on VIP score, and univariate analysis indicated that 2-oxoglutaric acid was less (P = 0.02); whereas fructose was greater (P = 0.02) in high fertility than in low fertility bulls. The current study is the first to describe the metabolome of bull seminal plasma using GC-MS and presented metabolites such as 2-oxoglutaric acid and fructose as potential biomarkers of bull fertility.
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- Ana Luiza Cazaux Velho
- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, United States of America
- Department of Animal Sciences, Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, United States of America
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, United States of America
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- Alta Genetic Inc., Watertown, WI, United States of America
- Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Alta Genetic Inc., Watertown, WI, United States of America
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, United States of America
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Niedzwiecki M, Samant P, Walker DI, Tran V, Jones DP, Prausnitz MR, Miller GW. Human Suction Blister Fluid Composition Determined Using High-Resolution Metabolomics. Anal Chem 2018; 90:3786-3792. [PMID: 29425024 PMCID: PMC5863097 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.7b04073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2017] [Accepted: 02/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Interstitial fluid (ISF) surrounds the cells and tissues of the body. Since ISF has molecular components similar to plasma, as well as compounds produced locally in tissues, it may be a valuable source of biomarkers for diagnostics and monitoring. However, there has not been a comprehensive study to determine the metabolite composition of ISF and to compare it to plasma. In this study, the metabolome of suction blister fluid (SBF), which largely consists of ISF, collected from 10 human volunteers was analyzed using untargeted high-resolution metabolomics (HRM). A wide range of metabolites were detected in SBF, including amino acids, lipids, nucleotides, and compounds of exogenous origin. Various systemic and skin-derived metabolite biomarkers were elevated or found uniquely in SBF, and many other metabolites of clinical and physiological significance were well correlated between SBF and plasma. In sum, using untargeted HRM profiling, this study shows that SBF can be a valuable source of information about metabolites relevant to human health.
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M. Niedzwiecki
- Department
of Environmental Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, United States
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- School
of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Clinical
Biomarkers Laboratory, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical
Care Medicine, Emory University School of
Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, United
States
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- Clinical
Biomarkers Laboratory, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical
Care Medicine, Emory University School of
Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, United
States
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- Clinical
Biomarkers Laboratory, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical
Care Medicine, Emory University School of
Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, United
States
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- School
of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Department
of Environmental Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, United States
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Słowińska M, Sallem H, Clench MR, Ciereszko A. Metabolomic analysis of white and yellow seminal plasma in turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo). Poult Sci 2018; 97:1059-1065. [DOI: 10.3382/ps/pex366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2017] [Accepted: 11/05/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Luque de Castro M, Priego-Capote F. The analytical process to search for metabolomics biomarkers. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2018; 147:341-349. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2017.06.073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2017] [Revised: 06/19/2017] [Accepted: 06/19/2017] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Zeng FJ, Ji HC, Zhang Z, Luo JK, Lu HM, Wang Y. Metabolic profiling putatively identifies plasma biomarkers of male infertility using UPLC-ESI-IT-TOFMS. RSC Adv 2018; 8:25974-25982. [PMID: 35541937 PMCID: PMC9082778 DOI: 10.1039/c8ra01897a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2018] [Accepted: 07/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Male infertility has become a global health problem. Currently, the diagnosis of male infertility depends on the results of semen quality or requires invasive surgical intervention. The process is complex and time-consuming. Metabolomics is an emerging platform with unique advantages in disease diagnosis and pathological mechanism research. In this study, ultra-performance liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization-ion trap-time of flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-ESI-IT-TOFMS) combined with chemometrics methods was used to discover potential biomarkers of male infertility based on non-targeted plasma metabolomics. Plasma samples from healthy controls (HC, n = 43) and various types of infertile patients, i.e., patients having oligozoospermia (OS, n = 36), asthenospermia (AS, n = 56) and erectile dysfunction (ED, n = 45) were analyzed by UPLC-ESI-IT-TOFMS. Principal component analysis (PCA) and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) were performed. The results of OPLS-DA showed that HCs could be discriminated from infertile patients including OS (R2 = 0.903, Q2 = 0.617, AUC = 0.992), AS (R2 = 0.985, Q2 = 0.658, AUC = 0.999) or ED (R2 = 0.942, Q2 = 0.500, AUC = 0.998). Some potential biomarkers were successfully discovered by variable selection methods and variable important in the projection (VIP) in combination with the T-test. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05; the Benjamini–Hochberg false discovery rate was used to reduce type 1 errors resulting from multiple comparisons. The identified biomarkers were associated with energy consumption, hormone regulation and antioxidant defenses in spermatogenesis. To elucidate the pathophysiology of male infertility, relative metabolic pathways were studied. It was found that male infertility is closely related to disturbed phospholipid metabolism, amino acid metabolism, steroid hormone biosynthesis metabolism, metabolism of fatty acids and products of carnitine acylation, and purine and pyrimidine metabolisms. Plasma metabolomics provides a novel strategy for the diagnosis of male infertility and offers a new insight to study pathogenesis mechanism. Ultra-performance liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization-ion trap-time of flight mass spectrometry combined with chemometrics methods was used to discover potential biomarkers of male infertility based on untargeted plasma metabolomics.![]()
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- F. J. Zeng
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Central South University
- Changsha
- China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Central South University
- Changsha
- China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Central South University
- Changsha
- China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
- Male Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
- Xiangya Hospital
- Central South University
- Changsha
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Central South University
- Changsha
- China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
- Male Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
- Xiangya Hospital
- Central South University
- Changsha
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Cuesta-Vargas AI, Carabantes F, Caracuel Z, Conejo I, Alba E. Effectiveness of an individualized program of muscular strength and endurance with aerobic training for improving germ cell cancer-related fatigue in men undergoing chemotherapy: EFICATEST study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2016; 17:8. [PMID: 26732120 PMCID: PMC4702371 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-015-1143-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2015] [Accepted: 12/22/2015] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Background Patients with testicular germ cell cancer (GCC) have a high cure rate; however, cancer-related fatigue is the most common complication among patients with GCC undergoing treatment with chemotherapy. Although exercise is widely recommended, information about the physio-pathological effects of cancer therapy on skeletal muscle is very limited. Our aim is to evaluate the effects of an individualized program of muscular strength and endurance with aerobic training on cancer-related fatigue. Methods/Design The present study is a randomized controlled trial comparing an individualized program of muscular strength and endurance with aerobic training compared to a control group. We will conduct this trial in patients undergoing chemotherapy, recruited by the Department of Oncology of Virgen de la Victoria Hospital (Málaga). Patients will be included and evaluated before the first cycle of chemotherapy and assigned randomly to the experimental or control group. Cancer-related fatigue, physical condition and biological samples will be measured at the beginning and at the end of an 8-week intervention by the same evaluator, who will be unaware of the allocation of participants to each group. Furthermore, there will be monitoring for 6 months (24 weeks) after training for all outcome variables. Discussion This study hopes to offer patients with GCC an individualized exercise program with aerobic training for cancer-related fatigue. Such a scheme, if beneficial, could be implemented successfully within public health. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02433197. Date of registration: 13 April 2015.
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- Antonio Ignacio Cuesta-Vargas
- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Instituto de Investigacion de Biomedicina de Malaga (IBIMA), Universidad de Malaga, Málaga, Spain. .,School of Clinical Science, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, QLD, Australia.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Carlos Haya Regional University Hospital, Málaga, Spain.
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- Department of Cellular Biology, Genetics and Physiology, Faculty of Sciences, Universidad de Malaga, Málaga, Spain.
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Instituto de Investigacion de Biomedicina de Malaga (IBIMA), Universidad de Malaga, Málaga, Spain.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Carlos Haya Regional University Hospital, Málaga, Spain.
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Minai-Tehrani A, Jafarzadeh N, Gilany K. Metabolomics: a state-of-the-art technology for better understanding of male infertility. Andrologia 2015; 48:609-16. [DOI: 10.1111/and.12496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/15/2015] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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- A. Minai-Tehrani
- Nanobiotechnology Research Center; Avicenna Research Institute; ACECR; Tehran Iran
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- Department of Medical Physics; Tarbiat Modares University; Tehran Iran
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- Reproductive Biotechnology Research Center; Avicenna Research Institute; ACECR; Tehran Iran
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Zhou X, Wang Y, Yun Y, Xia Z, Lu H, Luo J, Liang Y. A potential tool for diagnosis of male infertility: Plasma metabolomics based on GC-MS. Talanta 2015; 147:82-9. [PMID: 26592580 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2015.09.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2015] [Revised: 09/11/2015] [Accepted: 09/13/2015] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Male infertility has become an important public health problem worldwide. Nowadays the diagnosis of male infertility frequently depends on the results of semen quality or requires more invasive surgical intervention. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a novel approach for early diagnosis of male infertility. According to the presence or absence of normal sexual function, the male infertility is classified into two phenotypes, erectile dysfunction (ED) and semen abnormalities (SA). The aim of this study was to investigate the GC-MS plasma profiles of infertile male having erectile dysfunction (ED) and having semen abnormalities (SA) and discover the potential biomarkers. The plasma samples from healthy controls (HC) (n=61) and infertility patients with ED (n=26) or with SA (n=44) were analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) for discrimination and screening potential biomarkers. The partial least squares-discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) was performed on GC-MS dataset. The results showed that HC could be discriminated from infertile cases having SA (AUC=86.96%, sensitivity=78.69%, specificity=84.09%, accuracy=80.95%) and infertile cases having ED (AUC=94.33%, sensitivity=80.33%, specificity=100%, accuracy=87.36%). Some potential biomarkers were successfully discovered by two commonly used variable selection methods, variable importance on projection (VIP) and original coefficients of PLS-DA (β). 1,5-Anhydro-sorbitol and α-hydroxyisovaleric acid were identified as the potential biomarkers for distinguishing HC from the male infertility patients. Meanwhile, lactate, glutamate and cholesterol were the found to be the important variables to distinguish between patients with erectile dysfunction from those with semen abnormalities. The plasma metabolomics may be developed as a novel approach for fast, noninvasive, and acceptable diagnosis and characterization of male infertility.
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- Xinyi Zhou
- Research Center of Modernization of Chinese Medicines, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Male department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Research Center of Modernization of Chinese Medicines, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Male department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Research Center of Modernization of Chinese Medicines, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Male department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
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- Research Center of Modernization of Chinese Medicines, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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Benkhalifa M, Madkour A, Louanjli N, Bouamoud N, Saadani B, Kaarouch I, Chahine H, Sefrioui O, Merviel P, Copin H. From global proteome profiling to single targeted molecules of follicular fluid and oocyte: contribution to embryo development and IVF outcome. Expert Rev Proteomics 2015; 12:407-23. [DOI: 10.1586/14789450.2015.1056782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Metabolomics analysis of seminal plasma in infertile males with kidney-yang deficiency: a preliminary study. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2015; 2015:892930. [PMID: 25945117 PMCID: PMC4405216 DOI: 10.1155/2015/892930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2014] [Revised: 03/18/2015] [Accepted: 03/19/2015] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is an important treatment for male infertility, and its application to therapy is dependent on differentiation of TCM syndromes. This study aims to investigate the changes in metabolites and metabolic pathways in infertile males with Kidney-Yang Deficiency syndrome (KYDS) via metabolomics approaches. Seminal plasma samples were collected from 18 infertile males with KYDS and 18 fertile males. Liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry were used to characterize metabolomics profiles. Principal component analysis (PCA), partial least squares-discriminate analysis (PLS-DA), and pathway analysis were used for pattern recognition and metabolite identification. PCA and PLS-DA results differentiated the two groups of patients. Forty-one discriminating metabolites (18 in positive mode and 23 in negative mode) were identified. Seven metabolites were related to five potential metabolic pathways associated with biosynthesis and metabolism of aromatic amino acids, tricarboxylic acid cycle, and sphingolipid metabolism. The changes in metabolic pathways may play an important role in the origin of KYDS-associated male infertility. Metabolomics analysis of seminal plasma may be used to differentiate TCM syndromes of infertile males, but further research must be conducted.
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Kumar A, Kroetsch T, Blondin P, Anzar M. Fertility-associated metabolites in bull seminal plasma and blood serum:1H nuclear magnetic resonance analysis. Mol Reprod Dev 2015; 82:123-31. [DOI: 10.1002/mrd.22450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2014] [Accepted: 12/03/2014] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Ajeet Kumar
- Canadian Animal Genetic Resource Program; Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada; Saskatoon Research Center; Saskatoon Saskatchewan Canada
- Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences; Western College of Veterinary Medicine; University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon Saskatchewan Canada
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- Canadian Animal Genetic Resource Program; Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada; Saskatoon Research Center; Saskatoon Saskatchewan Canada
- Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences; Western College of Veterinary Medicine; University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon Saskatchewan Canada
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Egea RR, Puchalt NG, Escrivá MM, Varghese AC. OMICS: Current and future perspectives in reproductive medicine and technology. J Hum Reprod Sci 2014; 7:73-92. [PMID: 25191020 PMCID: PMC4150148 DOI: 10.4103/0974-1208.138857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2013] [Revised: 01/14/2014] [Accepted: 02/26/2014] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Many couples present fertility problems at their reproductive age, and although in the last years, the efficiency of assisted reproduction techniques has increased, these are still far from being 100% effective. A key issue in this field is the proper assessment of germ cells, embryos and endometrium quality, in order to determine the actual likelihood to succeed. Currently available analysis is mainly based on morphological features of oocytes, sperm and embryos and although these strategies have improved the results, there is an urgent need of new diagnostic and therapeutic tools. The emergence of the - OMICS technologies (epigenomics, genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics) permitted the improvement on the knowledge in this field, by providing with a huge amount of information regarding the biological processes involved in reproductive success, thereby getting a broader view of complex biological systems with a relatively low cost and effort.
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- Rocío Rivera Egea
- Andrology Laboratory and Semen Bank, Instituto Universitario, IVI Valencia, Spain
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Zhang J, Huang Z, Chen M, Xia Y, Martin FL, Hang W, Shen H. Urinary metabolome identifies signatures of oligozoospermic infertile men. Fertil Steril 2014; 102:44-53.e12. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2014.03.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2013] [Revised: 02/11/2014] [Accepted: 03/18/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Identification of biochemical differences between different forms of male infertility by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. J Assist Reprod Genet 2014; 31:1195-204. [PMID: 24965760 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-014-0282-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2013] [Accepted: 06/16/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to analyze the seminal plasma of patients with idiopathic/male factor infertility and healthy controls with proven fertility by NMR spectroscopy, with a hope of establishing difference in biomarker profiles, if any, between the groups. METHODS A total of 103 subjects visiting the infertility clinic of Manipal University with normozoospermic parameters, oligozoospermia, asthenozoospermia, azoospermia and teratozoospermia were included. Semen characteristics were analysed by standard criteria. Seminal plasma was subjected to NMR spectroscopy at a 700 MHz (1)H frequency. The resultant data was analyzed by appropriate software. RESULTS The analysis revealed significant differences between the fertile control group and other forms of male infertility. Interestingly, seminal plasma profile of the idiopathic infertility group showed distinct segregation from the control population as well as other infertile groups. The difference in biomarker profiles between the idiopathic infertility and the rest of the groups combined could originate from either the up-regulation or down regulation of a several compounds, including lysine, arginine, tyrosine, citrate, proline and fructose. CONCLUSION Our data suggests the presence of a metabolic reason behind the origin of idiopathic infertility. (1)H NMR based metabonomic profiling based on concentration of biomarker lysine has the potential to aid in the detection and diagnosis of idiopathic infertility in an efficient manner.
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Lee LK, Foo KY. Recent insights on the significance of transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis of male factor infertility. Clin Biochem 2014; 47:973-82. [PMID: 24875852 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2014.05.053] [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: 01/31/2014] [Revised: 05/10/2014] [Accepted: 05/16/2014] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Infertility is a worldwide reproductive health problem which affects approximately 15% of couples, with male factor infertility dominating nearly 50% of the affected population. The nature of the phenomenon is underscored by a complex array of transcriptomic, proteomic and metabolic differences which interact in unknown ways. Many causes of male factor infertility are still defined as idiopathic, and most diagnosis tends to be more descriptive rather than specific. As such, the emergence of novel transcriptomic and metabolomic studies may hold the key to more accurately diagnose and treat male factor infertility. This paper provides the most recent evidence underlying the role of transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis in the management of male infertility. A summary of the current knowledge and new discovery of noninvasive, highly sensitive and specific biomarkers which allow the expansion of this area is outlined.
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- L K Lee
- Nutrition Program, School of Health Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
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- Environment and Occupational Health Programme, School of Health Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia; River Engineering and Urban Drainage Research Centre, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 14300 Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia
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