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Sharan O, Stefanyk V, Bartlewski PM, Sharan M. The effect of supplementing freezing extender with Mn 2+-, Zn 2+- or Cu 2+-nanosuccinate on select post-thaw characteristics of ram semen. Reprod Biol 2024; 24:100932. [PMID: 39153341 DOI: 10.1016/j.repbio.2024.100932] [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: 07/01/2024] [Revised: 08/11/2024] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/19/2024]
Abstract
The effects of Mn2+-, Zn2+- or Cu2+-nanosuccinate added to freezing extender on select post-thaw semen characteristics were determined in six Texel rams (aged 2-4 years) during seasonal anestrus (April-May). Ejaculates (n = 6 per ram) collected into an artificial vagina were divided into ten isovolumetric fractions each. Semen was diluted in lactose-yolk-tris-citrate-glycerin medium and nanosuccinates (Mn2+- and Zn2+-nanosuccinate: 0.0 (control), 2.5, 5.0 and 7.5 μg/l; Cu2+-nanosuccinate: 0.0 (control), 1.25, 2.5 and 3.75 μg/l) were added to semen extender. Extended semen was loaded into 0.25-ml straws and frozen in liquid nitrogen. After thawing, sperm motility parameters were determined with computer assisted semen analysis (CASA), and the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and catalase (CAT) was measured with a spectrophotometric technique. The addition of 5.0 μg/l of Mn2+- and Zn2+-nanosuccinate significantly increased the sperm progressive motility and both 2.5 and 5.0 μg/l improved sperm motion kinetics. Further, both nanosuccinates at a dose of 5.0 μg/l significantly decreased SOD activity and stimulated an increase in GPx and CAT activity in semen samples. Alternatively, the addition of Cu2+-nanosuccinate (highest dose) significantly reduced the progressive motility and velocity of ram spermatozoa, increased the percentage of sperm with acrosomal/head defects and seminal SOD activity, and depressed CAT (highest dose) and GPx (all doses) activity. In summary, the addition of Mn2+- and Zn2+-nanosuccinate to semen extender had beneficial effects on sperm motility/motion kinetics and structural integrity, whereas Cu2+-nanosuccinate generally had debilitating effects on the post-thaw semen characteristics in rams.
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- Olha Sharan
- Stepan Gzhytskyi National University of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnologies in Lviv, 50 Pekarska St., Lviv 79010, Ukraine.
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- Stepan Gzhytskyi National University of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnologies in Lviv, 50 Pekarska St., Lviv 79010, Ukraine
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Rd., Guelph, ON N1G 2W1, Canada
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- Institute of Animal Biology NAAS, 38 Stus St., Lviv 79034, Ukraine
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Halo Jr M, Tirpák F, Massányi M, Dianová L, Lenický M, Slanina T, Zemanová J, Matušková A, Greń A, Halo M, Massányi P. Calcium affects stallion spermatozoa parameters in different incubation temperatures. Heliyon 2024; 10:e35879. [PMID: 39220990 PMCID: PMC11365413 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e35879] [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: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2024] [Accepted: 08/05/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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This study was aimed to determine the effect of CaCl2 on the motility and viability of stallion spermatozoa during different incubation temperatures. Experimental samples were prepared by diluting the ejaculates (n = 10) from three uniformly housed and fed breeding stallions with six different concentrations of CaCl2 (A: 0.1125, B: 0.225, C: 0.45, D: 0.938, E: 1.25, and F: 1.875 mg/mL). The control samples (CON) were prepared by diluting ejaculate only with physiological solution. Samples were divided into two aliquots for analyses at different storage temperatures (5 °C and 37 °C). The motility parameters were analysed by Computer Assisted Semen Analysis system at several time intervals (0, 1, 2 and 3 h) and the viability was assessed using a mitochondrial toxicity test (MTT) realized at the end of incubation at both temperatures. Addition of CaCl2 to stallion semen showed significant effect on motility parameters, especially in the highest concentrations at 5 °C. Significant objectionable effect of CaCl2 on both total and progressive motility was observed at temperature 37 °C compared to control sample. However, results of velocity curved line in samples C, D and F at time 1 h and also at time 2 h in sample F showed significant positive effect of CaCl2. Sperm viability in experimental samples did not show a significant difference compared to the control at either 5 °C or 37 °C. The results of this study did not confirm essential effect of calcium on reproductive parameters of stallion. To conclude, our study demonstrated that the effect of CaCl2 on stallion sperm motility differs in a dose-dependent manner; however, the overall impact on motility parameters does not seem to be beneficial.
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- Marko Halo Jr
- Institute of Applied Biology, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76, Nitra, Slovakia
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- Division of Animal Science, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA
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- AgroBioTech, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76, Nitra, Slovakia
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- Institute of Applied Biology, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76, Nitra, Slovakia
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- Institute of Applied Biology, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76, Nitra, Slovakia
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- Institute of Applied Biology, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76, Nitra, Slovakia
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- Institute of Applied Biology, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76, Nitra, Slovakia
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- Department of Animal Breeding, Mendel University in Brno, Zemedelska 1, 613 00, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Biology, University of the National Education Commission, Podchorazych 2, 30-084, Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76, Nitra, Slovakia
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- Institute of Applied Biology, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76, Nitra, Slovakia
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Capcarova M, Dudejova B, Harangozo L, Kovacik A, Emmanouil C, Zemanova J, Argente MJ, Stawarz R, Filipejova ZV, Jaszcza K, Massanyi P. Concentration of selected biogenic and risk elements in liver, kidneys and muscle of domestic rabbit and wild brown hare. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH. PART A, TOXIC/HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 2024; 59:334-341. [PMID: 39205405 DOI: 10.1080/10934529.2024.2395714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2024] [Revised: 08/19/2024] [Accepted: 08/19/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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In the present study the concentration of selected elements in tissues of domestic rabbits and of wild brown-hares (kidneys, liver, and muscle - m. quadriceps femoris) in Slovakian habitats were determined. After mineralization the elements examined were detected using flame atomic absorption spectrophotometry/graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrophotometry. For rabbits, Fe in the liver was correlated with essential (Mn, Cu) (R2 = 0.94, p < 0.05; R2 = 0.96, p < 0.05 respectively) or toxic (Pb) elements (R2 = -0.93, p < 0.05). For hares, significant correlations were found between Cd and Cu or between Cd and Mn in the kidneys (R2 = -0.96, p < 0.05; R2 = 0.92, p < 0.05 respectively), which is the target organ for Cd. Higher concentrations of the elements were found in hare tissue, and this may be linked to pollution of their wild habitats. The xenobiotic elements as well as the essential elements were accumulated in the kidneys of the hares than rabbits. For liver, differences were less pronounced and significance was only for Fe and Cu. Muscle of hares was more contaminated than of rabbits for both biogenic and toxic elements. These results show that detectable concentrations of inorganic elements. These levels may be linked to contamination of the natural habitats of wild biota due to industry, traffic, agriculture, and urban sprawl.
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- Marcela Capcarova
- Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science, Institute of Applied Biology, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Nitra, Slovak Republic
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- Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science, Institute of Applied Biology, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Nitra, Slovak Republic
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- Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science, Institute of Food Sciences, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Nitra, Slovak Republic
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- Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science, Institute of Applied Biology, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Nitra, Slovak Republic
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- School of Spatial Planning and Development, Faculty of Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science, Institute of Applied Biology, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Nitra, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Agro-Food Technology, Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche, Orihuela, Spain
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- Institute of Biology and Earth Sciences, University of the National Education Commission, Krakow, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Animal Physiology and Endocrinology, University of Agriculture in Krakow, Krakow, Poland
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- Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science, Institute of Applied Biology, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Nitra, Slovak Republic
- Institute of Biology and Earth Sciences, University of the National Education Commission, Krakow, Kraków, Poland
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Rivera-Concha R, León M, Prado-Sanhueza A, Sánchez R, Taubert A, Hermosilla C, Uribe P, Zambrano F. Cytotoxic Oxidative Stress Effects of Neutrophil Extracellular Traps' Components on Cattle Spermatozoa. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:733. [PMID: 38929172 PMCID: PMC11200964 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13060733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Bovine spermatozoa are highly susceptible to oxidative stress (OS), and it is known to affect their cellular functions. The main leukocyte producers of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in mammalian semen are polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMN). PMN activation can result in the formation of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs), which have been shown to affect the motility and function of spermatozoa. However, OS effects on bull spermatozoa derived from individual NETs components have not been investigated. The hypothesis of this study was that specific NETs components might generate OS on bull spermatozoa. Bovine sperm cells were incubated with five NETs-associated molecules, including 30 μg/mL histone 2A (H2A), neutrophil elastase (NE), 1 μg/mL myeloperoxidase (MPO), cathepsin G (Cat-G), and cathelicidin LL37 (LL-37), for a time course ranging from 15 to 240 min. Fluorescence microscopy was used to evaluate the coincubation of bovine PMN and sperm cells. Within 15 min, H2A, NE, and LL-37 caused membrane disruption, while MPO and Cat-G caused OS on bull spermatozoa after 1 h of coincubation. NET formation was observed within 15 min of coincubation in co-cultures of bovine PMN/sperm cells. This study is the first to report on the role of cytotoxic OS effects caused by NETs-derived components in bovine sperm in vitro.
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- Rodrigo Rivera-Concha
- Center of Excellence in Translational Medicine—Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (CEMT—BIOREN), Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4780000, Chile; (R.R.-C.); (M.L.); (A.P.-S.); (R.S.); (P.U.)
- Ph.D. Program in Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4780000, Chile
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- Center of Excellence in Translational Medicine—Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (CEMT—BIOREN), Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4780000, Chile; (R.R.-C.); (M.L.); (A.P.-S.); (R.S.); (P.U.)
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- Center of Excellence in Translational Medicine—Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (CEMT—BIOREN), Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4780000, Chile; (R.R.-C.); (M.L.); (A.P.-S.); (R.S.); (P.U.)
- Ph.D. Program in Morphological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4780000, Chile
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- Center of Excellence in Translational Medicine—Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (CEMT—BIOREN), Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4780000, Chile; (R.R.-C.); (M.L.); (A.P.-S.); (R.S.); (P.U.)
- Department of Preclinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4780000, Chile
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- Institute of Parasitology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Germany; (A.T.); (C.H.)
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- Institute of Parasitology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Germany; (A.T.); (C.H.)
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- Center of Excellence in Translational Medicine—Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (CEMT—BIOREN), Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4780000, Chile; (R.R.-C.); (M.L.); (A.P.-S.); (R.S.); (P.U.)
- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4780000, Chile
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- Center of Excellence in Translational Medicine—Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (CEMT—BIOREN), Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4780000, Chile; (R.R.-C.); (M.L.); (A.P.-S.); (R.S.); (P.U.)
- Department of Preclinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4780000, Chile
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Kirchner R, Kirchnerová S, Tirpák F, Halo M, Slanina T, Tokárová K, Kováčik A, Miškeje M, Komárňanská V, Greń A, Formicki G, Massányi P. Biogenic Elements and Heavy Metals in Hermann's Tortoises- Testudo hermanni: Effect on Serum Biochemistry and Oxidative Status Parameters. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:2218. [PMID: 37444016 DOI: 10.3390/ani13132218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Conservation of species diversity is the need of the hour for preserving life forms on Earth. Extinction of any part of the ecosystem has negative impacts on many processes and systems. The objective of this work was to analyze some biochemical and molecular indicators and their correlations to biogenic elements and heavy metals in Testudo hermanni (n = 16). METHODS Biochemical parameters were analyzed using the commercial kit DiaSys and biochemical analyzer Randox RX Monza. Sodium, potassium, and chlorides were measured using the EasyLite analyzer. Oxidative stress was evaluated using colorimetric and luminometric methods. Quantification of chemical elements in the blood was carried out using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICPS). RESULTS Biochemical values of analyzed samples from Hermann's tortoises were almost the same as referential values described by multiple authors, with minor aberrations in the total protein parameter. Values of arsenic (As) and nickel (Ni) showed correlation with biochemical parameters and the parameters of oxidative stress. Cadmium (Cd) exhibited correlation with aspartate aminotransferase (AST). CONCLUSIONS This study reports correlations among four heavy metals, and their levels were again correlated with biochemical and molecular parameters in Hermann's tortoises.
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- Róbert Kirchner
- Institute of Applied Biology, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia
- Institute of Animal Husbandry, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia
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- Institute of Applied Biology, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia
- Institute of Animal Husbandry, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia
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- AgroBioTech Research Centre, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia
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- Institute of Applied Biology, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia
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- Institute of Applied Biology, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia
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- Institute of Applied Biology, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia
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- Institute of Applied Biology, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia
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- AgroBioTech Research Centre, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia
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- Institute of Biology, Pedagogical University of Krakow, Podchorazych 2, 30-084 Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Biology, Pedagogical University of Krakow, Podchorazych 2, 30-084 Krakow, Poland
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- Institute of Applied Biology, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia
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Khan M, Ozalp O, Khan M, Soylak M. Fe3O4-Ti3AlC2 max phase impregnated with 2-(5-Bromo-2-pyridylazo-5-(diethylamino) phenol for magnetic solid phase extraction of Cadmium, lead and cobalt from water and food samples. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.120685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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