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Sánchez-Caycho K, Chávez-Quispe R, Mellisho E. Histomorphometric comparison of left and right oviduct structure from alpaca (Vicugna pacos). Anat Histol Embryol 2023; 52:673-683. [PMID: 37138523 DOI: 10.1111/ahe.12924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
Abstract
Alpacas are species of induced ovulation and with foetal development only in the left uterine horn (98%). The histoarchitecture of the oviductal regions determine a spatio-temporal interaction between the gametes/embryos and the oviduct. This study compares the morphometric changes of the left and right oviducts in alpaca during the follicular phase. Five oviducts (n = 05), from adult alpacas with dominant follicle in the right ovary were recovered, dissected, and processed by histological technique with H&E and PAS stain for measurement of morphometric parameters and cell characteristics, respectively. Also, a 3D image reconstruction was performed (by reconstruct software). Resin moulds (polyurethane PU4ii) were applied for visualization of oviductal lumen. The multivariable data of parameters were analysed with ANOVA and principal component analysis (PCA). The histomorphometric parameters of left and right oviducts did not show statistically significant differences (p ≥ 0.05), although PCA showed morphometric differences between regions of the oviduct. No differences were observed between the 3D reconstruction of the left and right oviducts, as well as in the luminal spaces examined in the resin moulds. In conclusion, the histomorphometry of the oviduct is not affected by its location on either the left or right side; therefore, it cannot explain why 98% of foetuses implant in the left uterus.
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Affiliation(s)
- Katherine Sánchez-Caycho
- Histology and Cytology Laboratory, Centro de Investigación en Tecnología de Embriones (CIETE), Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Lima, Peru
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- Histology and Cytology Laboratory, Centro de Investigación en Tecnología de Embriones (CIETE), Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Lima, Peru
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- Histology and Cytology Laboratory, Centro de Investigación en Tecnología de Embriones (CIETE), Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Lima, Peru
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Gallelli MF, Bianchi C, Zampini E, Bertuzzi M, Aba M, Neild D, Miragaya M. Effect of hCG administration on Day 7 post-mating on accessory corpus luteum development and progesterone concentration in llamas. Theriogenology 2021; 180:154-160. [PMID: 34973647 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2021.12.026] [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: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Abstract
A high embryo loss rate has been reported in llamas. As strategies that lead to an increase in plasma progesterone (P4) concentration might improve fertility, the aim of the present study was to evaluate if the administration of hCG on Day 7 post-mating is useful to develop an accessory corpus luteum (CL), increasing plasma P4 concentration. Twenty (n = 20) female llamas, ranging between 5 and 10 years of age and four (n = 4) males of proven fertility, ranging between 8 and 10 years of age were included in the study. Accessory CL developed in all treated llamas after hCG administration and plasma P4 concentration was significantly greater in treated than in control females (P˂0.0001). The diameter and vascularization of the original CL were not affected by treatment in pregnant llamas. However, in treated non-pregnant llamas, corpus luteum diameter was greater than in the control group from Day 14 post-mating until the end of the study (P˂0.001). In treated llamas, the accessory CL was detected throughout the study in pregnant and non-pregnant females, but its vascularization started to decrease around Day 16 post-mating in non-pregnant animals (P˂0.05). In conclusion, hCG treatment on Day 7 post mating was useful to induce an accessory CL and increase plasma P4 concentration in llamas. Thus, this treatment could be considered as a useful strategy to improve pregnancy rates in llama herds.
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- M Florencia Gallelli
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Instituto de Investigación y Tecnología en Reproducción Animal (INITRA), Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, UBA, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Laboratorio de Endocrinología, CIVETAN, Fac. de Cs. Veterinarias, UNCPBA, Tandil, Argentina
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- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Instituto de Investigación y Tecnología en Reproducción Animal (INITRA), Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, UBA, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Instituto de Investigación y Tecnología en Reproducción Animal (INITRA), Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, UBA, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Endocrinología, CIVETAN, Fac. de Cs. Veterinarias, UNCPBA, Tandil, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigación y Tecnología en Reproducción Animal (INITRA), Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, UBA, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigación y Tecnología en Reproducción Animal (INITRA), Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, UBA, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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