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Hallam J, Burton P, Sanders K. Poor Sperm Chromatin Condensation Is Associated with Cryopreservation-Induced DNA Fragmentation and Cell Death in Human Spermatozoa. J Clin Med 2024; 13:4156. [PMID: 39064196 PMCID: PMC11277714 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13144156] [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: 05/27/2024] [Revised: 06/27/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Background/Objectives: Semen cryopreservation is routinely performed in fertility clinics for a variety of reasons, including fertility preservation and storage of donor sperm, yet the freeze-thaw process leads to cellular damage via ice crystal formation, osmotic shock, and supraphysiological levels of oxidative stress. Sperm resistance to damage during the freeze-thaw process varies widely, yet the intrinsic factors associated with sperm cryotolerance are largely unknown. The study aimed to investigate whether poor chromatin condensation renders sperm vulnerable to DNA fragmentation and cell death induced by the freeze-thaw process. Methods: Participants (n = 51) from the general community who met the inclusion criteria collected a semen sample after 3-8 days of abstinence. Neat semen samples underwent traditional semen analysis, aniline blue (AB)-eosin staining for chromatin condensation, the terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labelling (TUNEL) assay for DNA fragmentation, and the Annexin V assay for apoptosis/necrosis, prior to being cryopreserved using the liquid nitrogen vapour method and stored at -196 °C. Stored samples were later thawed at room temperature and processed using density gradient centrifugation. Motile sperm concentration, DNA fragmentation and apoptosis/necrosis were analysed in post-thaw samples. Results: As indicated by a significant interaction effect in linear mixed models, an increased proportion of AB-positive sperm in the pre-freeze sample exacerbated the adverse effect of freezing on sperm DNA fragmentation (p = 0.004), late apoptosis (p = 0.007), and necrosis (p = 0.007). AB-staining was positively correlated with all three parameters in the post-thaw sample (all rs ≥ 0.424, all p < 0.01) and remained significant after adjusting for neat sperm concentration (all partial rs ≥ 0.493, all p < 0.01). Similarly, AB-staining was significantly correlated with the percentage point change in sperm DNA fragmentation (rs = 0.366, p = 0.014) and necrosis (rs = 0.403, p = 0.009), both of which remained significant after adjusting for neat sperm concentration (both partial rs ≥ 0.404, both p < 0.01), and borderline significantly correlated with percentage point change in late apoptosis (rs = 0.307, p = 0.051). Conclusions: Sperm with poorly condensed chromatin may be more susceptible to cellular damage during the freeze-thaw process, independent of pre-freeze sperm concentration. These findings may help to explain the intrinsic variation in sperm resistance to cryodamage within and between individuals that is poorly understood.
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- Jade Hallam
- School of Human Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia;
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- Concept Fertility Centre, Subiaco, WA 6008, Australia;
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- School of Human Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia;
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Balder P, Jones C, Coward K, Yeste M. Sperm chromatin: Evaluation, epigenetic signatures and relevance for embryo development and assisted reproductive technology outcomes. Eur J Cell Biol 2024; 103:151429. [PMID: 38905808 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcb.2024.151429] [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: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/23/2024] Open
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Sperm chromatin is distinct from somatic cell chromatin, as a result of extensive remodeling during the final stages of spermatogenesis. In this process, the majority of histones is replaced with protamines. The chromatin is consequently highly condensed and inert, which facilitates protection of the DNA. The sperm epigenomic landscape is shaped by histone retention, histone and protamine modification, DNA methylation, and RNAs. In recent years, sperm chromatin integrity and its epigenetic marks have been increasingly studied, and the constitution of sperm chromatin is steadily being uncovered. This growing body of research prompts assessment of the frequently overlooked involvement of sperm in fertility and embryonic development. Moreover, numerous endogenous and exogenous factors are known to affect sperm chromatin, which may in turn impact the reproductive success. Concerns have been raised about the effects of assisted reproductive technology (ART) on the sperm epigenome, embryonic development and offspring health. This review examines the structure and epigenetic signatures of sperm chromatin in the context of fertility and early embryonic development. Additionally, sperm chromatin evaluation and causes of aberrant integrity are outlined. Building on the knowledge discussed in the current review, future research should aim to elucidate the intricate relationship between all aspects of sperm chromatin and embryo development. This could lead to the uncovering of new targets for treating infertility, as well as the acquisition of much needed insights into the possible reciprocal association between ART and sperm chromatin integrity.
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- Pauline Balder
- Nuffield Department of Women's and Reproductive Health, Level 3, Women's Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, University of Oxford, Oxford OX3 9DU, UK; The Ronald O. Perelman and Claudia Cohen Center for Reproductive Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY 10021, USA
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- Nuffield Department of Women's and Reproductive Health, Level 3, Women's Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, University of Oxford, Oxford OX3 9DU, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Women's and Reproductive Health, Level 3, Women's Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, University of Oxford, Oxford OX3 9DU, UK
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Girona ES-17003, Spain; Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, Girona ES-17003, Spain; Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies (ICREA), Barcelona ES-08010, Spain.
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Liu S, Alipour H, Zachar V, Kesmodel US, Dardmeh F. Effect of Postbiotics Derived from Lactobacillus rhamnosus PB01 (DSM 14870) on Sperm Quality: A Prospective In Vitro Study. Nutrients 2024; 16:1781. [PMID: 38892713 PMCID: PMC11174611 DOI: 10.3390/nu16111781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2024] [Revised: 06/02/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Vaginally administered postbiotics derived from Lactobacillus were recently demonstrated to be effective in alleviating bacterial vaginosis and increasing pregnancy rates. However, their potential effect on sperm quality has not been well investigated. This controlled in vitro study aimed to assess the dose- and time-dependent effects of postbiotics derived from Lactobacillus rhamnosus PB01 (DSM 14870) on sperm quality parameters. The experiment was conducted in vitro to eliminate potential confounding factors from the female reproductive tract and vaginal microbiota. Sperm samples from 18 healthy donors were subjected to analysis using Computer-Aided Sperm Analysis (CASA) in various concentrations of postbiotics and control mediums at baseline, 60 min, and 90 min of incubation. Results indicated that lower postbiotic concentration (PB5) did not adversely affect sperm motility, kinematic parameters, sperm DNA fragmentation, and normal morphology at any time. However, concentrations exceeding 15% demonstrated a reduction in progressively motile sperm and a negative correlation with non-progressively motile sperm at all time points. These findings underscore the importance of balancing postbiotic dosage to preserve sperm motility while realizing the postbiotics' vaginal health benefits. Further research is warranted to understand the underlying mechanisms and refine practical applications in reproductive health.
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- Sihan Liu
- Regenerative Medicine Group, Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, 9260 Gistrup, Denmark; (H.A.); (V.Z.)
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- Regenerative Medicine Group, Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, 9260 Gistrup, Denmark; (H.A.); (V.Z.)
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- Regenerative Medicine Group, Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, 9260 Gistrup, Denmark; (H.A.); (V.Z.)
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, 9260 Gistrup, Denmark;
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aalborg University Hospital, 9000 Aalborg, Denmark
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- Regenerative Medicine Group, Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, 9260 Gistrup, Denmark; (H.A.); (V.Z.)
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Zhang X, Liang M, Song D, Huang R, Chen C, Liu X, Chen H, Wang Q, Sun X, Song J, Zhang J, Kang H, Zeng X. Both protein and non-protein components in extracellular vesicles of human seminal plasma improve human sperm function via CatSper-mediated calcium signaling. Hum Reprod 2024; 39:658-673. [PMID: 38335261 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deae018] [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: 10/08/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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STUDY QUESTION What is the significance and mechanism of human seminal plasma extracellular vesicles (EVs) in regulating human sperm functions? SUMMARY ANSWER EV increases the intracellular Ca2+ concentrations [Ca2+]i via extracellular Ca2+ influx by activating CatSper channels, and subsequently modulate human sperm motility, especially hyperactivated motility, which is attributed to both protein and non-protein components in EV. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY EVs are functional regulators of human sperm function, and EV cargoes from normal and asthenozoospermic seminal plasma are different. Pre-fusion of EV with sperm in the acidic and non-physiological sucrose buffer solution could elevate [Ca2+]i in human sperm. CatSper, a principle Ca2+ channel in human sperm, is responsible for the [Ca2+]i regulation when sperm respond to diverse extracellular stimuli. However, the role of CatSper in EV-evoked calcium signaling and its potential physiological significance remain unclear. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION EV isolated from the seminal plasma of normal and asthenozoospermic semen were utilized to investigate the mechanism by which EV regulates calcium signal in human sperm, including the involvement of CatSper and the responsible cargoes in EV. In addition, the clinical application potential of EV and EV protein-derived peptides were also evaluated. This is a laboratory study that went on for more than 5 years and involved more than 200 separate experiments. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS Semen donors were recruited in accordance with the Institutional Ethics Committee on human subjects of the Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University and Jiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital. The Flow NanoAnalyzer, western blotting, and transmission electron microscope were used to systematically characterize seminal plasma EV. Sperm [Ca2+]i responses were examined by fluorimetric measurement. The whole-cell patch-clamp technique was performed to record CatSper currents. Sperm motility parameters were assessed by computer-assisted sperm analysis. Sperm hyperactivation was also evaluated by examining their penetration ability in viscous methylcellulose media. Protein and non-protein components in EV were analyzed by liquid chromatography-mass spectrum. The levels of prostaglandins, reactive oxygen species, malonaldehyde, and DNA integrity were detected by commercial kits. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE EV increased [Ca2+]i via an extracellular Ca2+ influx, which could be suppressed by a CatSper inhibitor. Also, EV potentiated CatSper currents in human sperm. Furthermore, the EV-in [Ca2+]i increase and CatSper currents were absent in a CatSper-deficient sperm, confirming the crucial role of CatSper in EV induced Ca2+ signaling in human sperm. Both proteins and non-protein components of EV contributed to the increase of [Ca2+]i, which were important for the effects of EV on human sperm. Consequently, EV and its cargos promoted sperm hyperactivated motility. In addition, seminal plasma EV protein-derived peptides, such as NAT1-derived peptide (N-P) and THBS-1-derived peptide (T-P), could activate the sperm calcium signal and enhance sperm function. Interestingly, EV derived from asthenozoospermic semen caused a lower increase of [Ca2+]i than that isolated from normal seminal plasma (N-EV), and N-EV significantly improved sperm motility and function in both asthenozoospermic samples and frozen-thawed sperm. LARGE SCALE DATA N/A. LIMITATIONS, REASONS FOR CAUTION This was an in vitro study and caution must be taken when extrapolating the physiological relevance to in vivo regulation of sperm. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS Our findings demonstrate that the CatSper-mediated-Ca2+ signaling is involved in EV-modulated sperm function under near physiological conditions, and EV and their derivates are a novel CatSper and sperm function regulators with potential for clinical application. They may be developed to improve sperm motility resulting from low [Ca2+]i response and/or freezing and thawing. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTEREST(S) This research was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (32271167), the Social Development Project of Jiangsu Province (BE2022765), the Nantong Social and People's Livelihood Science and Technology Plan (MS22022087), the Basic Science Research Program of Nantong (JC22022086), and the Jiangsu Innovation and Entrepreneurship Talent Plan (JSSCRC2021543). The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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- Xiaoning Zhang
- Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Medical School, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Medical School, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Institute of Life Science and School of Life Science, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Medical School, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Medical School, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Medical School, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Jiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Center of Reproductive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Center of Reproductive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Center of Reproductive Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Medical School, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Medical School, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Medical School, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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Handzhiyska M, Ganeva R, Parvanov D, Ruseva M, Eftimov P, Georgieva V, Velikova D, Stamenov G. Cumulus matrix selection leads to isolation of spermatozoa with better motility, morphology, and lower DNA fragmentation. REPRODUCTION AND FERTILITY 2024; 5:RAF-23-0052. [PMID: 38670151 PMCID: PMC11227069 DOI: 10.1530/raf-23-0052] [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: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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The objective of this study was to compare the motility, morphology, and levels of DNA fragmentation of spermatozoa subjected to conventional swim-up or cumulus matrix (CM) sperm selection. Semen samples were collected from 60 normozoospermic men at a private hospital between December 2021 and March 2022. After liquefaction, semen samples were separated into two portions - one part was subjected to conventional swim-up preparation and the remaining spermatozoa were subjected to CM selection. The CM was obtained by mechanical isolation from healthy donor oocytes. Semen analysis and evaluation of sperm were performed according to WHO 6th Edition Laboratory Manual and Kruger's strict criteria, respectively. Sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF, %) of the two preparations was evaluated using Halosperm G2 detection kit (Halotech, Madrid, Spain). Wilcoxon rank-sum test was used to compare the characteristics of spermatozoa obtained by the two preparations. Spermatozoa selected by CM showed significantly better rapidly progressive motility (43.5% vs. 30.6%, respectively, p<0.001), higher percentage of morphologically normal forms (14.0% vs. 9.0%, respectively, p<0.05), and lower levels of SDF (26.0% vs. 45.0%, p<0.05) in comparison to those prepared by conventional swim-up. Moreover, the incidence of multiple sperm defects was considerably lower in the samples that underwent CM selection compared to those that did not (30.0% vs. 49.0%, respectively, p<0.05).The selection by CM significantly increases sperm motility and reduces morphologically abnormal spermatozoa and DNA fragmentation rates in comparison to the conventional swim-up preparation. The application of this selection technique may increase chances of successful IVF outcomes.
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- Maria Handzhiyska
- Department of Research, Nadezhda Women’s Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Research, Nadezhda Women’s Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Research, Nadezhda Women’s Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Research, Nadezhda Women’s Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, Faculty of Biology, SU St. Climent Ohridski, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Andrology, Nadezhda Women’s Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Andrology, Nadezhda Women’s Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nadezhda Women’s Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Ganeva R, Parvanov D, Vidolova N, Handzhiyska M, Ruseva M, Vasileva M, Nikolova K, Ivanova I, Shaban M, Shabarkova J, Hristova R, Miladinova M, Stamenov G. Sperm selection by zona adhesion improves assisted reproductive treatment outcomes. Andrology 2024. [PMID: 38225818 DOI: 10.1111/andr.13590] [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: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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BACKGROUND Zona pellucida is one of the main selective barriers for the spermatozoa before reaching the oocyte. Using native zona in the sperm selection prior to Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) has been proven effective but inconvenient approach in In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) laboratory. The application of autologous solubilised zonae pellucidae in the sperm selection prior to ICSI has not been studied yet. OBJECTIVES To compare the assisted reproductive treatment (ART) outcomes (implantation, pregnancy, live birth, and miscarriage rates) after ICSI performed with spermatozoa selected on their ability to adhere to immobilised solubilised zonae pellucidae and conventionally selected spermatozoa. MATERIALS AND METHODS In total, 500 couples fulfilled the inclusion criteria and 368 of them were included in the study. After random allocation, 192 couples had spermatozoa selected by sperm-zona adhesion for ICSI (study group) and 176 patients underwent standard ICSI (control group). In the study group, patients' own zonae were acid solubilised and immobilised on petri dishes. The partner's motile spermatozoa were placed in the dishes and the adhered spermatozoa were used for ICSI. For the control group, the conventional sperm selection by morphological criteria was applied prior ICSI. All women underwent frozen ET with euploid embryos. Chi square test was used to compare the data. RESULTS The sperm selection by zona adhesion resulted in significantly higher implantation rate (50.4% vs. 37.0%, p = 0.003), clinical pregnancy rate (43.8% vs. 33.3%, p = 0.018) and live birth rate (38.0% vs. 25.9%, p = 0.004) and significantly lower incidence of miscarriage (11.3% vs. 22.2%, p = 0.044) in comparison to the conventional method of the sperm selection. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION The application of solubilised zonae pellucidae in the sperm selection for ICSI benefits ART outcomes in couples with unexplained infertility. Moreover, sperm-zona selection significantly reduces the risk of miscarriages.
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- Rumiana Ganeva
- Research and Development Department, Nadezhda Women's Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Research and Development Department, Nadezhda Women's Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Research and Development Department, Nadezhda Women's Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Research and Development Department, Nadezhda Women's Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Research and Development Department, Nadezhda Women's Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Embryology Department, Nadezhda Women's Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Embryology Department, Nadezhda Women's Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Embryology Department, Nadezhda Women's Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Embryology Department, Nadezhda Women's Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Embryology Department, Nadezhda Women's Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Embryology Department, Nadezhda Women's Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Embryology Department, Nadezhda Women's Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Nadezhda Women's Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Li F, Duan X, Li M, Ma X. Sperm DNA fragmentation index affect pregnancy outcomes and offspring safety in assisted reproductive technology. Sci Rep 2024; 14:356. [PMID: 38172506 PMCID: PMC10764900 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-45091-6] [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: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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The role of sperm DNA fragmentation index (DFI) in investigating fertility, embryonic development, and pregnancy is of academic interest. However, there is ongoing controversy regarding the impact of DFI on pregnancy outcomes and the safety of offspring in the context of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). In this study, we conducted an analysis of clinical data obtained from 6330 patients who underwent in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) at the reproductive medical center of The First People's Hospital of Shangqiu and The Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University. The patients was stratified into two distinct groups: IVF group and ICSI group, Within each group, patients were further classified into three subgroups. IVF: group A (< 15%) included 3123 patients, group B (15-30%) included 561 patients, and group C (≥ 30%) included 46 patients. ICSI: group A (< 15%) included 1967 patients, group B (15-30%) included 462 patients, and group C (≥ 30%) included 171 patients. Data were collected and subjected to statistical analysis. There were no significant differences in the basic characteristics among the three groups, and the sperm DFI did not significantly affect the fertilization rates, pregnancy rates, stillbirth rates and the number of birth defects. However, the incidences of miscarriage rates in IVF/ICSI groups with DFI > 30% and DFI 15-30% were significantly higher than those in IVF/ICSI groups with DFI < 15%, and the miscarriage rates in ICSI group with DFI > 30% were significantly higher than DFI 15-30% group, the smooth fitting curve shows that there is a positive correlation between miscarriage rates and sperm DFI (OR 1.095; 95% CI 1.068-1.123; P < 0.001). The birth weight of infants in the IVF/ICSI groups with DFI > 30% and DFI 15-30% exhibited a statistically significant decrease compared to those in the IVF/ICSI groups with DFI < 15%. Furthermore, the birth weight of infants in the ICSI group with DFI > 30% was lower than that of the DFI 15-30% group. The smooth fitting curve analysis demonstrates a negative association between birth weight and sperm DFI (OR 0.913; 95% CI 0.890-0.937; P < 0.001). Sperm DFI has an impact on both miscarriage rates and birth weight in assisted reproductive technology. The smooth fitting curve analysis reveals a positive correlation between miscarriage rates and DFI, while a negative correlation is observed between birth weight and DFI.
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- Fei Li
- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, The First People's Hospital of Shangqiu, Henan, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, The First People's Hospital of Shangqiu, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- Graduate School of Zhengzhou University, Henan, People's Republic of China
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- Graduate School of Zhengzhou University, Henan, People's Republic of China
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Viñolas-Vergés E, Yeste M, Garriga F, Bonet S, Mateo-Otero Y, Ribas-Maynou J. An intracellular, non-oxidative factor activates in vitro chromatin fragmentation in pig sperm. Biol Res 2023; 56:53. [PMID: 37876007 PMCID: PMC10594720 DOI: 10.1186/s40659-023-00467-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In vitro incubation of epididymal and vas deferens sperm with Mn2+ induces Sperm Chromatin Fragmentation (SCF), a mechanism that causes double-stranded breaks in toroid-linker regions (TLRs). Whether this mechanism, thought to require the participation of topoisomerases and/or DNAses and thus far only described in epididymal mouse sperm, can be triggered in ejaculated sperm is yet to be elucidated. The current study aimed to determine if exposure of pig ejaculated sperm to divalent ions (Mn2+ and Mg2+) activates SCF, and whether this has any impact on sperm function and survival. For this purpose, sperm DNA integrity was evaluated through the Comet assay and Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE); sperm motility and agglutination were assessed with computer assisted sperm analysis (CASA); and sperm viability and levels of total reactive oxygen species (ROS) and superoxides were determined through flow cytometry. RESULTS Incubation with Mn2+/Ca2+ activated SCF in a dose-dependent (P < 0.05) albeit not time-dependent manner (P > 0.05); in contrast, Mg2+/Ca2+ only triggered SCF at high concentrations (50 mM). The PFGE revealed that, when activated by Mn2+/Ca2+ or Mg2+/Ca2+, SCF generated DNA fragments of 33-194 Kb, compatible with the size of one or multiple toroids. Besides, Mn2+/Ca2+ affected sperm motility in a dose-dependent manner (P < 0.05), whereas Mg2+/Ca2+ only impaired this variable at high concentrations (P < 0.05). While this effect on motility was concomitant with an increase of agglutination, neither viability nor ROS levels were affected by Mn2+/Ca2+ or Mg2+/Ca2+ treatments. CONCLUSION Mn2+/Ca2+ and Mn2+/Ca2+ were observed to induce SCF in ejaculated sperm, resulting in DNA cleavage at TLRs. The activation of this mechanism by an intracellular, non-oxidative factor sheds light on the events taking place during sperm cell death.
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- Estel Viñolas-Vergés
- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, S17003, Girona, Spain
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, S17003, Girona, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, S17003, Girona, Spain.
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, S17003, Girona, Spain.
- Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies (ICREA), S08010, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, S17003, Girona, Spain
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, S17003, Girona, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, S17003, Girona, Spain
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, S17003, Girona, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, S17003, Girona, Spain
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, S17003, Girona, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, S17003, Girona, Spain
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, S17003, Girona, Spain
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Shan L, Chai Y, Gao T, Li K, Yu J, Liang F, Ni Y, Sun P. Perfluorooctane sulfonate and perfluorooctanoic acid inhibit progesterone-responsive capacitation through cAMP/PKA signaling pathway and induce DNA damage in human sperm. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2023:104165. [PMID: 37245612 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2023.104165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2023] [Revised: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) are two persistent organic pollutants harmful to human health. They induce negative effects on male reproduction by influencing male hormones, spermatogenesis, and sperm quality. However, their effects and mechanisms on human sperm capacitation and fertilization remain unclear. Here, human sperm were incubated with different concentrations of PFOS or PFOA with progesterone during capacitation. Both PFOS and PFOA inhibited human sperm hyperactivation, sperm acrosome reaction, and protein tyrosine phosphorylation levels. PFOS and PFOA decreased intracellular Ca2+ concentration in the presence of progestrone, and subsequently decreased cAMP level, and PKA activity. PFOS and PFOA increased reactive oxygen species production and sperm DNA fragmentation duing the only 3h capacitation incubation. Conclusively, PFOA and PFOS may inhibit human sperm capacitation via the Ca2+-mediated cAMP/PKA signaling pathway in the presence of progesterone, and induce sperm DNA damage through increased oxidative stress, which is not conducive to fertilization.
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- Lijun Shan
- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; Zhejiang Provincial Laboratory of Experimental Animal's & Nonclinical Laboratory Studies, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; Zhejiang Provincial Laboratory of Experimental Animal's & Nonclinical Laboratory Studies, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; Zhejiang Provincial Laboratory of Experimental Animal's & Nonclinical Laboratory Studies, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; Zhejiang Provincial Laboratory of Experimental Animal's & Nonclinical Laboratory Studies, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; Zhejiang Provincial Laboratory of Experimental Animal's & Nonclinical Laboratory Studies, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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Ribas-Maynou J, Delgado-Bermúdez A, Mateo-Otero Y, Viñolas E, Hidalgo CO, Ward WS, Yeste M. Determination of double- and single-stranded DNA breaks in bovine sperm is predictive of their fertilizing capacity. J Anim Sci Biotechnol 2022; 13:105. [PMID: 36114517 PMCID: PMC9482281 DOI: 10.1186/s40104-022-00754-8] [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: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The analysis of chromatin integrity has become an important determinant of sperm quality. In frozen-thawed bovine sperm, neither the sequence of post-thaw injury events nor the dynamics of different types of sperm DNA breaks are well understood. The aim of the present work was to describe such sperm degradation aftermath focusing on DNA damage dynamics, and to assess if this parameter can predict pregnancy rates in cattle. RESULTS A total of 75 cryopreserved ejaculates from 25 Holstein bulls were evaluated at two post-thawing periods (0-2 h and 2-4 h), analyzing global and double-stranded DNA damage through alkaline and neutral Comet assays, chromatin deprotamination and decondensation, sperm motility, viability, acrosomal status, and intracellular levels of total ROS, superoxides and calcium. Insemination of 59,605 females was conducted using sperm from the same bulls, thus obtaining the non-return to estrus rates after 90 d (NRR). Results showed an increased rate of double-stranded breaks in the first period (0-2 h: 1.29 ± 1.01%/h vs. 2-4 h: 0.13 ± 1.37%/h; P < 0.01), whereas the rate of sperm with moderate + high single-stranded breaks was higher in the second period (0-2 h: 3.52 ± 7.77 %/h vs. 2-4h: 21.06 ± 11.69 %/h; P < 0.0001). Regarding sperm physiology, viability decrease rate was different between the two periods (0-2 h: - 4.49 ± 1.79%/h vs. 2-4 h: - 2.50 ± 3.39%/h; P = 0.032), but the progressive motility decrease rate was constant throughout post-thawing incubation (0-2 h: - 4.70 ± 3.42%/h vs. 2-4 h: - 1.89 ± 2.97%/h; P > 0.05). Finally, whereas no correlations between bull fertility and any dynamic parameter were found, there were correlations between the NRR and the basal percentage of highly-damaged sperm assessed with the alkaline Comet (Rs = - 0.563, P = 0.003), between NRR and basal progressive motility (Rs = 0.511, P = 0.009), and between NRR and sperm with high ROS at 4 h post-thaw (Rs = 0.564, P = 0.003). CONCLUSION The statistically significant correlations found between intracellular ROS, sperm viability, sperm motility, DNA damage and chromatin deprotamination suggested a sequence of events all driven by oxidative stress, where viability and motility would be affected first and sperm chromatin would be altered at a later stage, thus suggesting that bovine sperm should be used for fertilization within 2 h post-thaw. Fertility correlations supported that the assessment of global DNA damage through the Comet assay may help predict bull fertility.
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- Jordi Ribas-Maynou
- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Faculty of Sciences, Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, C/ Maria Aurèlia Campany, 69, ES-17003, Girona, Spain. .,Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, ES-17003, Girona, Spain. .,Institute for Biogenesis Research, Department of Anatomy, Biochemistry & Physiology, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, 96822, USA.
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Faculty of Sciences, Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, C/ Maria Aurèlia Campany, 69, ES-17003, Girona, Spain.,Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, ES-17003, Girona, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Faculty of Sciences, Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, C/ Maria Aurèlia Campany, 69, ES-17003, Girona, Spain.,Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, ES-17003, Girona, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Faculty of Sciences, Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, C/ Maria Aurèlia Campany, 69, ES-17003, Girona, Spain.,Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, ES-17003, Girona, Spain
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- Department of Animal Selection and Reproduction, The Regional Agri-Food Research and Development Service of Asturias (SERIDA), ES-33394, Gijón, Spain
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- Institute for Biogenesis Research, Department of Anatomy, Biochemistry & Physiology, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, 96822, USA
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Faculty of Sciences, Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, C/ Maria Aurèlia Campany, 69, ES-17003, Girona, Spain.,Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, ES-17003, Girona, Spain.,Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies (ICREA), ES-08010, Barcelona, Spain
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Comparison of sperm preparation methods to improve the recovery of mature spermatozoa in sub-fertile males. ZYGOTE 2022; 30:664-673. [PMID: 35799417 DOI: 10.1017/s0967199422000132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The integrity of chromatin in the spermatozoon is essential for reproductive outcome. The aim of this study was to evaluate the most effective and cost-effective method to reduce the percentage of spermatozoa with defects in chromatin decondensation for use in assisted reproductive technologies (ART) procedures. Sperm samples from 15 sub-fertile males were examined at CFA Naples to determine the sperm decondensation index (SDI), using the aniline blue test, before and after preparation, comparing density gradients with two different swim-up approaches. All three techniques led to a reduction in decondensed spermatozoa with no statistical difference (P > 0.05) between the control and the treated sperm. In contrast, we found a highly significant decrease in SDI (P < 0.01) after the two swim-up methods in all the samples, confirming the efficacy of these methods in lowering the percentage of chromatin compaction damage. There was no statistical difference between the two swim-up methods, however swim-up from the pellet led to improved count, motility and the percentage of normal condensed spermatozoa. We suggest that swim-up from the pellet be used in ART on sub-fertile males, both to reduce cell stress by multiple centrifugation and improve the recovery rate of mature spermatozoa.
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Zhang H, Li Y, Wang H, Zhou W, Zheng Y, Ye D. Does sperm DNA fragmentation affect clinical outcomes during vitrified-warmed single-blastocyst transfer cycles? A retrospective analysis of 2034 vitrified-warmed single-blastocyst transfer cycles. J Assist Reprod Genet 2022; 39:1359-1366. [PMID: 35411424 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-022-02484-2] [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: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Sperm DNA is essential in embryo development. The sperm DNA fragmentation index (DFI), which reflects the degree of sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF), is a crucial biomarker in evaluating the sperm quality. However, whether SDF influences the clinical outcomes after in vitro fertilization (IVF)/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) remains controversial. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the relationship between sperm DNA SDF and clinical outcomes of vitrified-warmed single-blastocyst transfer cycles. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 2034 vitrified-warmed single-blastocyst transfer cycles (536 from ICSI and 1498 from IVF) were included in this analysis. According to the sperm DFI, all cycles were divided into two groups (DFI < 27.3% group and DFI ≥ 27.3% group). The Mann-Whitney and chi-squared tests were used to compare patient characteristics and clinical outcomes between the two groups. Furthermore, logistic regression analysis was performed to analyze the association between SDF and clinical outcomes. RESULTS The chi-squared test showed no differences in positive human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) rate, clinical pregnancy rate, miscarriage rates, and live birth rate between the two groups. Logistic regression analysis indicated that SDF was not a prognostic predictor of positive HCG, clinical pregnancy, miscarriage, and live birth. CONCLUSION SDF was not associated with clinical outcomes either in ICSI or IVF cycles during vitrified-warmed single-blastocyst transfer cycles.
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- Huan Zhang
- Department of Reproductive Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Fuxuexiang 96#, Wenzhou, 325000, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Fuxuexiang 96#, Wenzhou, 325000, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Fuxuexiang 96#, Wenzhou, 325000, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Fuxuexiang 96#, Wenzhou, 325000, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Fuxuexiang 96#, Wenzhou, 325000, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medical Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Fuxuexiang 96#, Wenzhou, 325000, Zhejiang, China.
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Bibi R, Jahan S, Razak S, Hammadeh ME, Almajwal A, Amor H. Protamines and DNA integrity as a biomarkers of sperm quality and assisted conception outcome. Andrologia 2022; 54:e14418. [PMID: 35267207 DOI: 10.1111/and.14418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Present research aim was to identify functional tests in semen associated with DNA damage and chromatin maturity (protamination) which predict the outcome in assisted reproduction. Couples were grouped according to male partner semen parameters, into normozoospermia (NZs), severe male factor (SMF) and mild male factor (MMF). DNA fragmentation index (DFI) in spermatozoa was analysed by sperms chromatin dispersion (SCD), sperm chromatin structure assay (SCSA) and acridine orange testing (AOT). Chromomycin A3 (CMA3) and toluidine blue (TB) staining to measure sperm chromatin maturity (CM). DFI and chromatin decondensation were significantly lower in N compared to male factor categories (MMF and SMF). Aneuploidy embryos were significantly higher in couples with male factor infertility (MMF and SMF). A positive correlation was observed between fertilization rate (FR) and live birth rate (LBR) with sperm concentration, motility, vitality, normal sperm morphology and negative correlation between sperm DFI and sperm CM. No correlation was observed between embryo aneuploidy and sperm DFI or CM. Lower percentage of spermatozoa chromatin integrity are associated with low fertilization and live birth rate. Male factor infertility, due to impaired semen parameters and chromatin defects could be regarded in future as an indication of IVF/ICSI, and predictor of assisted reproductive techniques outcome.
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- Riffat Bibi
- Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Saarland University Clinic, Homburg, Germany
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Saarland University Clinic, Homburg, Germany
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Sabour M, Agha-Rahimi A, Dehghani Ashkezari M, Seifati SM, Anbari F, Nabi A. Prolonged exposure of human spermatozoa in polyvinylpyrrolidone has detrimental effects on sperm biological characteristics. Andrologia 2022; 54:e14402. [PMID: 35212016 DOI: 10.1111/and.14402] [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: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 02/05/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) has been utilized in intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) for immobilization and manipulation of spermatozoa. This study aims to determine the suitable time that sperm cells could be safely exposed to PVP during ICSI procedure. Twenty-five normal semen samples were prepared using the swim-up method and then were exposed to 10% PVP at different time intervals (15, 30 and 60 min). The effect of PVP on sperm parameters (viability and morphology), DNA fragmentation index (sperm chromatin dispersion test), chromatin quality (aniline blue, toluidine blue and chromomycin A3 staining), acrosome reaction, mitochondrial membrane potential and sperm ultrastructure was assessed at different time intervals. Our results showed that prolonged sperm exposure in PVP for 15, 30 and 60 min significantly affects viability and morphology with a concomitant increase in DNA fragmentation and abnormal chromatin structure, while the percentage of acrosome-reacted spermatozoa was additionally increased. In addition, the spermatozoa with high mitochondrial membrane potential were significantly decreased compared to unexposed spermatozoa to PVP. In conclusion, the detrimental effects of PVP were increased significantly following sperm exposure in PVP after 15 min. Therefore, the sperm exposure to PVP should be limited to less than 15 min during ICSI procedure.
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- Mojdeh Sabour
- Department of Biology, Medical Biotechnology Research Center, Ashkezar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ashkezar, Yazd, Iran
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- Abortion Research Center, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Medical Biotechnology Research Center, Ashkezar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ashkezar, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Medical Biotechnology Research Center, Ashkezar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ashkezar, Yazd, Iran
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- Research and Clinical Center for Infertility, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Andrology Research Center, Yazd Reproductive Science Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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Chen Q, Li D, Cheng J, Xue L, Li J. Influence of the sperm DNA fragmentation index on the outcome of rescue ICSI and the clinical value of rescue ICSI. ZHONG NAN DA XUE XUE BAO. YI XUE BAN = JOURNAL OF CENTRAL SOUTH UNIVERSITY. MEDICAL SCIENCES 2022; 47:63-71. [PMID: 35545364 PMCID: PMC10930484 DOI: 10.11817/j.issn.1672-7347.2022.210021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVES As a remedy for the failure of in vitro fertilization (IVF), rescue intracytoplasmic sperm injection (R-ICSI) has been widely carried out, but it has failed to significantly improve the fertilization rate and clinical pregnancy rate. Sperm DNA fragmentation index (DFI) was highly correlated with pregnancy outcome of artificial assisted reproduction. This study aims to investigate the effect of the sperm DFI on the outcome of R-ICSI and the clinical value of R-ICSI. METHODS This retrospective analysis was conducted among 140 infertile couples receiving R-ICSI in from January 2014 to December 2019. The subjects were assigned into a total fertilization failure (TFF)+low DFI group (R-ICSI after TFF and DFI<30%) (n=63), a TFF+high DFI group (R-ICSI after TFF and DFI≥30%) (n=16), a partial fertilization failure (PFF)+low DFI group (R-ICSI after PFF and DFI<30%) (n=52), a PFF+high DFI group (R-ICSI after PFF and DFI≥30%) (n=9). All transferred embryos were come from R-ICSI. The general clinical data [infertility duration, male age, female age, basal serum level of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), basal serum level of luteinizing hormone (LH), antral follicle count, endometrial thickness of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) day, and eggs] and R-ICSI cycle outcomes (fertilization rate, normal fertilization rate, cleavage rate, good embryo rate, implantation rate, clinical pregnancy rate and live birth rate) were analyzed. In addition, the effect of R-ICSI on the fertilization outcome of conventional IVF total fertilization failure and partial fertilization failure was explored. RESULTS There was no significant difference in the general clinical data and R-ICSI cycle outcome between the TFF+low DFI group and the TFF+high DFI group (all P>0.05). There was no significant difference in the general clinical data between the PFF+low DFI group and the PFF+high DFI group (all P>0.05). The fertilization rate and normal fertilization rate in the PFF+low DFI group were significantly higher than those in the PFF+high DFI group (85.40% vs 72.41%, 71.90% vs 58.62%, respectively; both P<0.05). However, there was no significant difference in cleavage rate, good embryo rate, implantation rate, clinical pregnancy rate, and live birth rate between the 2 groups (all P>0.05). The R-ICSI cycle of TFF: A total of 79 fresh cycles, 57 fresh transplant cycles, a total of 761 unfertilized oocytes, and 584 M II oocytes were treated with R-ICSI, the fertilization rate was 83.22%, the normal fertilization rate was 75.51%, the cleavage rate was 98.15%, the good embryo rate was 40.74%, the implantation rate was 30.56%, and the clinical pregnancy rate was 43.86%; 29 live births were obtained. The R-ICSI cycle of PFF: A total of 61 fresh cycles, 31 fresh transplant cycles, a total of 721 unfertilized oocytes, and 546 M II oocytes were treated with R-ICSI; the fertilization rate was 83.33%, the normal fertilization rate was 69.78%, the cleavage rate was 97.36%, the good embryo rate was 44.39%, the implantation rate was 25.42%, and the clinical pregnancy rate was 45.16%; 12 live births were obtained. CONCLUSIONS In the case of partial fertilization failure of IVF, the sperm DFI affects the fertilization rate and normal fertilization rate of R-ICSI; whether it is a TFF of IVF or PFF of IVF, ICSI can be used as an effective remedy way.
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- Qigui Chen
- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Genetics, People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning 530021.
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Genetics, People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning 530021.
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Genetics, People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning 530021
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Genetics, People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning 530021
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- Graduate School of Guilin Medical University, Guilin Guangxi 541004, China
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Orsolini MF, Meyers SA, Dini P. An Update on Semen Physiology, Technologies, and Selection Techniques for the Advancement of In Vitro Equine Embryo Production: Section II. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11113319. [PMID: 34828049 PMCID: PMC8614388 DOI: 10.3390/ani11113319] [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: 10/09/2021] [Revised: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Simple Summary In order to improve fertilization and pregnancy rates within artificial insemination or in vitro fertilization techniques in horses, producers may choose to select the best sperm within an ejaculate. In this paper, we review conventional and novel methods of sperm selection. Abstract As the use of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) and in vitro embryo production (IVP) expand in the equine industry, it has become necessary to further our understanding of available semen selection techniques. This segment of our two-section review will focus on the selection of spermatozoa based on quality and sex for equine intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), as well as current and future developments in sperm sorting technologies. Ultimately, novel methods of semen selection will be assessed based on their efficacy in other species and their relevance and future application towards ARTs in the horse.
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- Morgan F. Orsolini
- Department of Population Health and Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA;
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- Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Cell Biology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA;
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- Department of Population Health and Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA;
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Adiga PK, Vitthala S, Shivaranjeni. Correlation of sperm DNA damage with blastocyst formation: systematic review and meta-analysis. MIDDLE EAST FERTILITY SOCIETY JOURNAL 2021. [DOI: 10.1186/s43043-021-00067-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
The routine semen analysis fails to detect sperm DNA damage which contributes to the majority of male factor infertility. Sperm DNA fragmentation test (DFI) measures the sperm DNA damage. Blastocyst formation is an important step in IVF ± ICSI. At present, the literature lacks any data that correlates DFI and blastocyst formation.
Main body of the abstract
We searched MEDLINE and other databases till 2020 for the studies that reported on sperm DNA damage and blastocyst formation in assisted reproductive technology (ART). The outcomes analyzed were (1) a comparison of blastulation rates in high DFI and low DFI groups. (2) Comparison of blastulation rates in high DFI and low DFI groups based on (a) different sperm DNA fragmentation assays (COMET, SCD, SCSA, TUNEL), (b) different types of ART (IVF/IVF + ICSI/ICSI). 10 studies were included in this review. A non-significant increase in the blastocyst formation was observed in high DFI group (OR = 0.70; 95% CI = 0.4 to 1.21; P = 0.20) and with SCD and TUNEL assays.
Short conclusion
Our study emphasizes on sperm DNA fragmentation (sperm DNA damage) as an important marker of blastocyst formation. The results of this meta-analysis suggest that the high sperm DNA fragmentation may not adversely affect the blastocyst formation.
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Ganeva R, Parvanov D, Velikova D, Vasileva M, Nikolova K, Stamenov G. Sperm morphology and DNA fragmentation after zona pellucida selection. REPRODUCTION AND FERTILITY 2021; 2:221-230. [PMID: 35118392 PMCID: PMC8801029 DOI: 10.1530/raf-21-0041] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) and sperm morphological defects can negatively affect ART outcomes. Consequently, there is a need for additional semen processing technique that accounts for sperm DNA status and morphology prior to ICSI. The objective was to evaluate the efficacy of an additional zona pellucida adhesion-based sperm selection for obtaining sperm populations with a high percentage of normal morphology and DNA integrity as compared to native semen and routine swim-up preparation. Semen samples from 78 normozoospermic men were subjected to swim up and placed in petri dishes coated with 48 acid-solubilized zonae pellucidae. Sperm DNA fragmentation and morphology were assessed in the native semen, the swim-up samples, and the zona-adhered spermatozoa from each patient. The mean sperm DNA fragmentation of the zona-selected spermatozoa (3.5 ± 0.7%) was significantly lower than the swim-up samples (15.3 ± 5.2%) (P < 0.001) and native semen (24.9 ± 7.1%) (P < 0.001). All of the samples had lower levels of DNA damage after additional selection by zona pellucida adhesion. Significantly higher percentage of sperm with normal morphology was observed after zona-adhesion selection (11.4 ± 3.9%) when compared to the swim-up samples (8.9 ± 4.3%) (P < 0.001) or the native semen (5.3 ± 3.2%) (P < 0.001). In 94% of the samples, the percentage of spermatozoa with normal morphology increased after the additional zona selection. This study demonstrates that sperm selection by additional zona-adhesion technique yields a significantly higher percentage of spermatozoa with normal morphology as well as a significantly decreased level of DNA fragmentation when compared to the native semen and the swim-up-only prepared samples. LAY SUMMARY High level of DNA folding known as sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) inside each sperm and defects in the shape, size, and structure of the sperm can negatively affect assisted reproduction treatment (ART) outcomes. Consequently, there is a need for additional semen processing techniques that account for sperm quality prior to ART. Our team designed a simple technique using proteins from the coat around the egg (zona pellucida) to enhance sperm selection procedures based on natural sperm-egg interactions. Using this technique in combination with the most common techniques used in ART yields a significantly higher percentage of sperm with normal shape, size, and structure and a decreased level of DNA fragmentation. This sperm zona-selection technique would be beneficial if introduced in the ART practice to yield sperm with higher fertilization potential.
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- Rumiana Ganeva
- Research Department, Nadezhda Women’s Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Research Department, Nadezhda Women’s Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Andrology Department, Nadezhda Women’s Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Embryology Department, Nadezhda Women’s Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Embryology Department, Nadezhda Women’s Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Obsterics and Gynecology Department, Nadezhda Women’s Health Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Sperm phenotypic characteristics and oviduct binding ability are altered in breeding bulls with high sperm DNA fragmentation index. Theriogenology 2021; 172:80-87. [PMID: 34146972 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2021.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2021] [Revised: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 06/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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In the present study, we standardized an in vitro oviduct explants model for cattle and assessed the oviduct explants binding ability and phenotypic characteristics of spermatozoa obtained from breeding bulls with high- and low-sperm DNA fragmentation index (DFI%). Cryopreserved spermatozoa from Holstein Friesian crossbred breeding bulls (n = 45) with known field fertility were assessed for DFI% and were classified into either high DFI% or low DFI% category. Flow cytometry was used to assess sperm membrane integrity, acrosome reaction status, mitochondrial membrane potential and intracellular calcium concentrations. It was found that spermatozoa from bulls with low DFI% had significantly higher (P < 0.05) membrane integrity, acrosome intactness, and mitochondrial membrane potential. To assess the sperm oviduct binding ability, oviduct explants were prepared by incubating the oviduct cells overnight in TCM-199 medium at 38.5 °C under 5% CO2. Different sperm concentrations and times of incubation were evaluated and found that 2 million spermatozoa and 1-h incubation yielded high binding index (BI). The BI was also significantly (P < 0.01) higher (>2 times) in the bulls with low-DFI% as compared to high DFI% bulls. The correlation between binding index and DFI% was negative and significant (r = -0.528; P < 0.05). Further, the binding index was positively correlated with conception rate (r = 0.703), intact sperm membrane (r = 0.631) and mitochondrial membrane potential (r = 0.609). It is inferred that sperm phenotypic characteristics and oviduct binding ability are impaired in breeding bulls with high sperm DFI%, which might be associated with low conception rates in these bulls.
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Shi X, Chan CPS, Man GKY, Chan DYL, Wong MH, Li TC. Associations between blood metal/ metalloid concentration and human semen quality and sperm function: A cross-sectional study in Hong Kong. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2021; 65:126735. [PMID: 33647736 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2021.126735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2020] [Revised: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND The association between metal/metalloid exposure on human sperm quality is still inconclusive. There is a lack of data on the effect of metal/metalloid on sperm function. METHODS The aim of this study was to clarify the association between blood metal/metalloid concentration and traditional and functional sperm parameters, the blood concentration of Pb, Hg, Cd, As, Ni, Mo, Zn, Cu, Se, Fe, Mg, Cr and Ca of 288 men in Hong Kong were assessed by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry, and sperm parameters including sperm concentration, motility, morphology, vitality, total sperm count, total motile sperm count, sperm DNA fragmentation and sperm acrosome reaction were measured. Demographic and lifestyle questionnaires were also provided for all participants. Multivariable linear regression analysis was performed to test the association between blood metal/ metalloid concentration and semen parameters after adjusting for relevant confounding variables. RESULTS The results showed that moderate to high level of blood Pb concentration (>27.19 μg/L) appeared to be negatively associated with sperm morphology (P < 0.05); high level of blood Cd concentration (>1.44 μg/L) was negatively associated with sperm acrosome reaction (P < 0.05); Mo was positively associated with semen volume (P < 0.05), however, high level of blood Mo concentration (>13.52 μg/L) was negatively associated with sperm vitality (P < 0.05); high level of blood Zn concentration (>6.20 mg/L) was positively associated with sperm vitality (P < 0.05); moderate level of blood Fe concentration (526.89-566.63 mg/L) was positively associated with sperm acrosome reaction (P < 0.05); moderate level of blood Ca concentration (55.92-66.10 mg/L) was positively associated with semen volume (P < 0.05); however, lower level of blood Ca concentration (45.90-55.92 mg/L) was negatively associated with sperm morphology (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Our results suggested that the sperm function could be affected by blood Cd and Fe concentration and traditional sperm parameters could be affected by blood concentration of Mo, Zn, Pb and Ca.
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- Xiao Shi
- Assisted Conception Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China; Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, People's Republic of China
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- Assisted Conception Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
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- Consortium on Health, Environment, Education and Research (CHEER), Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
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- Assisted Conception Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
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- Consortium on Health, Environment, Education and Research (CHEER), Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China; School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China.
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- Assisted Conception Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China.
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Ishchuk MA, Malysheva OV, Komarova EM, Mekina ID, Lesik EA, Gzgzyan AM, Kogan IY, Baranov VS. Protamine 1 and 2 mRNA Abundance in Human Spermatozoa and Its Relation to Semen Quality and Sperm DNA Fragmentation among Fertility Clinic Patients. RUSS J GENET+ 2021. [DOI: 10.1134/s1022795421020058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Ribas-Maynou J, Yeste M, Becerra-Tomás N, Aston KI, James ER, Salas-Huetos A. Clinical implications of sperm DNA damage in IVF and ICSI: updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Biol Rev Camb Philos Soc 2021; 96:1284-1300. [PMID: 33644978 DOI: 10.1111/brv.12700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2020] [Revised: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The clinical effect of sperm DNA damage in assisted reproduction has been a controversial topic during recent decades, leading to a variety of clinical practice recommendations. While the latest European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) position report concluded that DNA damage negatively affects assisted reproduction outcomes, the Practice Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) does not recommend the routine testing of DNA damage for in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). Herein, our aim was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies investigating whether sperm DNA damage affects clinical outcomes in IVF and ICSI, in order to contribute objectively to a consistent clinical recommendation. A comprehensive systematic search was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines from the earliest available online indexing year until March 2020, using the MEDLINE-PubMed and EMBASE databases. We included studies analysing IVF and/or ICSI treatments performed in infertile couples in which sperm DNA damage was well defined and assessed. Studies also had to include information about pregnancy, implantation or live birth rates as primary outcomes. The NHLBI-NIH quality assessment tool was used to assess the quality of each study. Meta-analyses were conducted using the Mantel-Haenszel method with random-effects models to evaluate the Risk Ratio (RR) between high-DNA-damage and control groups, taking into account the 95% confidence intervals. Heterogeneity among studies was evaluated using the I2 statistic. We also conducted sensitivity analyses and post-hoc subgroup analyses according to different DNA fragmentation assessment techniques. We identified 78 articles that met our inclusion and quality criteria and were included in the qualitative analysis, representing a total of 25639 IVF/ICSI cycles. Of these, 32 articles had sufficient data to be included in the meta-analysis, comprising 12380 IVF/ICSI cycles. Meta-analysis revealed that, considering IVF and ICSI results together, implantation rate (RR = 0.74; 95% CI = 0.61-0.91; I2 = 69) and pregnancy rate (RR = 0.83; 0.73-0.94; I2 = 58) are negatively influenced by sperm DNA damage, although after adjustment for publication bias the relationship for pregnancy rate was no longer significant. The results showed a non-significant but detrimental tendency (RR = 0.78; 0.58-1.06; I2 = 72) on live birth rate. Meta-analysis also showed that IVF outcomes are negatively influenced by sperm DNA damage, with a statistically significant impact on implantation (RR = 0.68; 0.52-0.89; I2 = 50) and pregnancy rates (RR = 0.72; 0.55-0.95; I2 = 72), although the latter was no longer significant after correction for publication bias. While it did not quite meet our threshold for significance, a negative trend was also observed for live birth rate (RR = 0.48; 0.22-1.02; I2 = 79). In the case of ICSI, non-significant trends were observed for implantation (RR = 0.79; 0.60-1.04; I2 = 72) or pregnancy rates (RR = 0.89; 0.78-1.02; I2 = 44), and live birth rate (RR = 0.92; 0.67-1.27; I2 = 70). The current review provides the largest evidence to date supporting a negative association between sperm DNA damage and conventional IVF treatments, significantly reducing implantation and pregnancy rates. The routine use of sperm DNA testing is therefore justified, since it may help improve the outcomes of IVF treatments and/or allow a given couple to be advised on the most suitable treatment. Further well-designed controlled studies on a larger number of patients are required to allow us to reach more precise conclusions, especially in the case of ICSI treatments.
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- Jordi Ribas-Maynou
- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Jaume Casadamont Building, Door E, 15 Pic de Peguera St, Girona, ES-17003, Spain.,Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, Sciences Building, 69 Maria Aurèlia Capmany, Girona, ES-17003, Spain
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, Jaume Casadamont Building, Door E, 15 Pic de Peguera St, Girona, ES-17003, Spain.,Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, Sciences Building, 69 Maria Aurèlia Capmany, Girona, ES-17003, Spain
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- Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Departament de Bioquímica i Biotecnologia, Unitat de Nutrició, St/Sant Llorenç, 21, Reus, ES-43201, Spain.,Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili (IISPV), Reus, Spain.,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y la Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.,Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Valencia, Valencia, ES-46010, Spain
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- Andrology and IVF Laboratory, Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, 675 Arapeen Drive, Salt Lake City, UT, US-84108, U.S.A
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- Andrology and IVF Laboratory, Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, 675 Arapeen Drive, Salt Lake City, UT, US-84108, U.S.A.,Department of Human Genetics, University of Utah School of Medicine, 15 N 2030 E, Salt Lake City, UT, US-84112, U.S.A
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- Andrology and IVF Laboratory, Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, 675 Arapeen Drive, Salt Lake City, UT, US-84108, U.S.A
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Alqawasmeh OAM, Zhao M, Chan CPS, Leung MBW, Chow KC, Agarwal N, Mak JSM, Wang CC, Pang CP, Li TC, Chu WK, Chan DYL. Green tea extract as a cryoprotectant additive to preserve the motility and DNA integrity of human spermatozoa. Asian J Androl 2021; 23:150-156. [PMID: 33154201 PMCID: PMC7991818 DOI: 10.4103/aja.aja_58_20] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/19/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Cryopreservation impairs sperm quality and functions, including motility and DNA integrity. Antioxidant additives in sperm freezing media have previously brought improvements in postthawed sperm quality. Green tea extract (GTE) is widely considered as an excellent antioxidant, and its beneficial role has been proven in other human cells. This study aims to evaluate the GTE as a potential additive in cryopreservation media of human spermatozoa. In part one, the semen of 20 normozoospermic men was used to optimize the concentration of GTE that maintains sperm motility and DNA integrity against oxidative stress, induced by hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). Spermatozoa were treated with GTE at different concentrations before incubation with H2O2. In part two, the semen of 45 patients was cryopreserved with or without 1.0 ng ml-1 GTE. After 2 weeks, the semen was thawed, and the effect on sperm motility and DNA fragmentation was observed. Our data showed that GTE significantly protected sperm motility and DNA integrity against oxidative stress induced by H2O2when added at a final concentration of 1.0 ng ml-1. We found that the addition of 1.0 ng ml-1 GTE to cryopreservation media significantly increased sperm motility and DNA integrity (both P < 0.05). More interestingly, patients with high sperm DNA damage benefited similarly from the GTE supplementation. However, there was no significant change in the reactive oxygen species (ROS) level. In conclusion, supplementing sperm freezing media with GTE has a significant protective effect on human sperm motility and DNA integrity, which may be of clinical interest.
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- Odai AM Alqawasmeh
- Assisted Reproductive Technology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Assisted Reproductive Technology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Assisted Reproductive Technology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Assisted Reproductive Technology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Assisted Reproductive Technology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Assisted Reproductive Technology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Assisted Reproductive Technology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Assisted Reproductive Technology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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Esteves SC, Zini A, Coward RM, Evenson DP, Gosálvez J, Lewis SEM, Sharma R, Humaidan P. Sperm DNA fragmentation testing: Summary evidence and clinical practice recommendations. Andrologia 2021; 53:e13874. [PMID: 33108829 PMCID: PMC7988559 DOI: 10.1111/and.13874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Revised: 09/06/2020] [Accepted: 09/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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We herein summarise the evidence concerning the impact of sperm DNA fragmentation in various clinical infertility scenarios and the advances on sperm DNA fragmentation tests. The collected evidence was used to formulate 41 recommendations. Of these, 13 recommendations concern technical aspects of sperm DNA fragmentation testing, including pre-analytical information, clinical thresholds and interpretation of results. The remaining 28 recommendations relate to indications for sperm DNA fragmentation testing and clinical management. Clinical scenarios like varicocele, unexplained infertility, idiopathic infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, intrauterine insemination, in vitro fertilisation/intracytoplasmic sperm injection, fertility counselling for men with infertility risk factors and sperm cryopreservation have been contemplated. The bulk evidence supporting the recommendations has increased in recent years, but it is still of moderate to low quality. This guideline provides clinicians with advice on best practices in sperm DNA fragmentation testing. Also, recommendations are provided on possible management strategies to overcome infertility related to sperm DNA fragmentation, based on the best available evidence. Lastly, we identified gaps in knowledge and opportunities for research and elaborated a list of recommendations to stimulate further investigation.
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- Sandro C. Esteves
- ANDROFERT, Andrology and Human Reproduction ClinicReferral Center for Male ReproductionCampinasSPBrazil
- Department of Surgery (Division of Urology)University of Campinas (UNICAMP)CampinasSPBrazil
- Faculty of HealthAarhus UniversityAarhusDenmark
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- Division of UrologyDepartment of SurgerySt. Mary's HospitalMcGill UniversityMontrealQuébecCanada
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- Department of UrologyUniversity of North CarolinaChapel HillNCUSA
- UNC FertilityRaleighNCUSA
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- SCSA DiagnosticsBrookingsSDUSA
- Sanford Medical SchoolUniversity of South DakotaSioux FallsSDUSA
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- Unit of GeneticsDepartment of BiologyUniversidad Autónoma de MadridMadridSpain
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- American Center for Reproductive MedicineCleveland ClinicClevelandOHUSA
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- Faculty of HealthAarhus UniversityAarhusDenmark
- Fertility Clinic SkiveSkive Regional HospitalSkiveDenmark
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Ten J, Guerrero J, Linares Á, Rodríguez-Arnedo A, Morales R, Lledó B, Llácer J, Bernabeu R. Sperm DNA fragmentation on the day of fertilisation is not associated with assisted reproductive technique outcome independently of gamete quality. HUM FERTIL 2021; 25:706-715. [PMID: 33501871 DOI: 10.1080/14647273.2021.1877364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The evaluation of sperm DNA fragmentation has been postulated as a predictive molecular parameter of the semen fertilising potential, as well as the ability to give rise to a healthy embryo and an ongoing pregnancy. However, there are controversial results due to oocyte quality, the use of different measurement techniques and interpretation criteria. Our objective is to investigate if sperm DNA fragmentation on the day of fertilisation influences in vitro fertilisation (IVF) outcome in a prospective double-blind study. Three groups of patients were defined: (i) 68 couples undergoing intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) due to severe male factor with normal ovarian response (NOR); (ii) 113 couples undergoing conventional in vitro fertilisation (IVF) in our oocyte donation programme due to ovarian failure; and (iii) 150 low ovarian response (LOR) patients undergoing ICSI or IVF. TUNEL assay was performed from an aliquot of each capacitated semen sample to detect DNA fragmentation. There was no relationship between blood serum β-hCG positive test, clinical pregnancy and first trimester miscarriage with DFI levels in NOR (p = 0.41, p = 0.36, p = 0.40), recipient (p = 0.49, p = 0.99 and p = 0.38) and LOR (p = 0.52, p = 0.20, p = 0.64) groups of patients, respectively. Therefore, ART outcomes are not affected by sperm DNA fragmentation independently of gamete quality.
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- Jorge Ten
- Biology of Reproduction Unit, Instituto Bernabeu, Alicante, Spain
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- Biology of Reproduction Unit, Instituto Bernabeu, Alicante, Spain
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- Biology of Reproduction Unit, Instituto Bernabeu, Alicante, Spain
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- Molecular Biology and Genetics Unit, Instituto Bernabeu Biotech, Alicante, Spain
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- Molecular Biology and Genetics Unit, Instituto Bernabeu Biotech, Alicante, Spain
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Dynamic assessment of human sperm DNA damage III: the effect of sperm freezing techniques. Cell Tissue Bank 2020; 22:379-387. [DOI: 10.1007/s10561-020-09883-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2019] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Mangoli E, Khalili MA, Talebi AR, Kalantar SM, Montazeri F, Agharahimi A, Woodward BJ. Association between early embryo morphokinetics plus transcript levels of sperm apoptotic genes and clinical outcomes in IMSI and ICSI cycles of male factor patients. J Assist Reprod Genet 2020; 37:2555-2567. [PMID: 32767204 PMCID: PMC7550545 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-020-01910-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The aim was to assess the correlation of sperm apoptotic transcript levels with cleavage stage embryokinetic and pregnancy outcomes of intracytoplasmic morphologically selected sperm injection (IMSI) and ICSI methods in patients with male factor infertility. MATERIAL AND METHODS Eighty male factor cases were divided into ICSI and IMSI groups. ICSI was done routinely, and for IMSI, sperm was selected at high magnification and injected. On day 3, time-lapse parameters were evaluated, and the best embryos were transferred and followed to delivery. In addition, sperm DNA fragmentation and apoptotic transcript levels were quantified using reverse transcription Q-PCR between the groups. RESULTS IMSI selected spermatozoa had lower DNA fragmentation and apoptotic transcript levels compared with ICSI (p < 0.0001). Moreover, all cytokinetic variables and cleavage abnormalities were noticeably different between groups (p < 0.0001); the rates of clinical outcomes were higher in the IMSI group. The transcript levels of Caspase 3 showed a moderate negative correlation with s2 and s3 (rs = - 0.57, P = 0.008 and rs = - 0.51, p = 0.021, respectively) in the IMSI group. However, there was no relationship between sperm apoptotic transcript levels and clinical outcomes in two groups. CONCLUSIONS Sperms selected at high magnification showed lower DNA fragmentation and apoptosis genes transcript. Also, better embryo kinetics and clinical outcomes were confirmed in IMSI than ICSI groups. Some time-lapse parameters may be associated with transcript levels of apoptosis genes. Therefore, these noninvasive techniques may be unique in assisting couples with male factor infertility. TRIAL REGISTRATION This trial retrospectively registered on 4 July 2020 (IRCT20180130038561N1).
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- Esmat Mangoli
- Department of Reproductive Biology, Research and Clinical Center for Infertility, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, Research and Clinical Center for Infertility, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, Research and Clinical Center for Infertility, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Abortion Research Center, Yazd Reproductive Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Abortion Research Center, Yazd Reproductive Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, Research and Clinical Center for Infertility, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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Silva HVR, da Silva AM, Lee PC, Brito BF, Silva AR, da Silva LDM, Comizzoli P. Influence of Microwave-Assisted Drying on Structural Integrity and Viability of Testicular Tissues from Adult and Prepubertal Domestic Cats. Biopreserv Biobank 2020; 18:415-424. [PMID: 32780644 DOI: 10.1089/bio.2020.0048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Anhydrous preservation is a promising approach for storage of living biomaterials at nonfreezing temperatures. Using the domestic cat model, the objectives of this study were to characterize changes in histology, DNA integrity, and viability of testicular tissues from adult versus prepubertal individuals during microwave-assisted drying. Testes from each age group were cut into small pieces before reversible membrane permeabilization, exposure to trehalose, and microwave-assisted drying during different time periods. In Experiment 1, water content was monitored for up to 40 minutes of drying. Tissues from adult or prepubertal cats experienced similar decreases of water content during the first 10 minutes. Desiccation progressed slowly between 10 and 20 minutes and then remained stable. In Experiment 2, structural properties were explored at 5, 10, and 20 minutes of desiccation. Percentages of normal seminiferous tubules were lower after 20 minutes drying in adult (43%) than in prepubertal tissues (61%). At the same time point, the proportion of cell degeneration was higher in adult (53%) than prepubertal tissues (28%). Percentages of intact DNA in tissues remained above 85% regardless of the microwave time in both age groups. Lastly, adult and prepubertal tissues only lost 33% of viability in both age groups. Collective results demonstrated for the first time that normal morphology, incidence of degeneration, DNA integrity, and viability of testicular tissues remained at acceptable levels during microwave-assisted drying for 20 minutes. Overall, prepubertal testicular tissues appeared to be more resilient to microwave-assisted desiccations than adult tissues. Importantly, water loss in the presence of trehalose after 20 minutes of desiccation already is compatible with long-term storage of testicular tissues at temperatures above -20°C, which is one step closer to future storage at supra-zero temperatures.
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- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm Conservation, Federal Rural University of Semi-Arid, Mossoró, Brazil
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- Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, National Zoological Park, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Laboratory of Carnivores Reproduction, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, National Zoological Park, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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In Vitro Effects of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles (TiO 2NPs) on Cadmium Chloride (CdCl 2) Genotoxicity in Human Sperm Cells. NANOMATERIALS 2020; 10:nano10061118. [PMID: 32517002 PMCID: PMC7353430 DOI: 10.3390/nano10061118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Revised: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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The environmental release of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2NPs) associated with their intensive use has been reported to have a genotoxic effect on male fertility. TiO2NP is able to bind and transport environmental pollutants, such as cadmium (Cd), modifying their availability and/or toxicity. The aim of this work is to assess the in vitro effect of TiO2NPs and cadmium interaction in human sperm cells. Semen parameters, apoptotic cells, sperm DNA fragmentation, genomic stability and oxidative stress were investigated after sperm incubation in cadmium alone and in combination with TiO2NPs at different times (15, 30, 45 and 90 min). Our results showed that cadmium reduced sperm DNA integrity, and increased sperm DNA fragmentation and oxidative stress. The genotoxicity induced by TiO2NPs-cadmium co-exposure was lower compared to single cadmium exposure, suggesting an interaction of the substances to modulate their reactivity. The Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship (QSAR) computational method showed that the interaction between TiO2NPs and cadmium leads to the formation of a sandwich-like structure, with cadmium in the middle, which results in the inhibition of its genotoxicity by TiO2NPs in human sperm cells.
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Saito M, Tatsumi T, Nakasuji T, Ibayashi M, Harada T, Mutoh T, Ito C, Komiya A, Hiraoka K, Kawai K. Successful pregnancy and delivery achieved following intracytoplasmic sperm injection using teratozoospermic sperm exhibiting marked dysplasia of the fibrous sheath: a case report. Transl Androl Urol 2020; 9:800-806. [PMID: 32420187 PMCID: PMC7215008 DOI: 10.21037/tau.2019.12.14] [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] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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A husband and his wife, both 34 years old, consulted our clinic because of primary infertility. Sperm analysis revealed that the sperm concentration, motility, and progressive motility were (42.8±22.8)×106/mL, 23.3%±12.2%, and 12.9%±6.1%, respectively. Based on Krugar strict morphology criteria, 100% of the sperm were teratozoospermic, with 7.9% DNA fragmentation index. Observation of the sperm under a transmission electron microscope revealed that most parts of the fibrous sheath (FS) surrounding the tails of the sperm were missing from midway through the principal piece to the end piece, although the sperm’s heads, necks and midpieces were morphologically normal. To collect oocytes, the gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist protocol was carried out, and 7 oocytes were retrieved. Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) was performed for all the teratozoospermic sperm. Of the 7 oocytes, 3 were fertilized, and one 8-cell embryo and 2 expanded blastocysts were vitrified. Although repeated transfers of expanded blastocysts resulted in no implantation, one 8-cell embryo transfer in a hormone replacement therapy cycle led to pregnancy. The pregnancy using an 8-cell vitrified embryo resulted in the delivery of a healthy female baby at 38 weeks of gestation. No congenital malformations were found until 28 days after birth. Our results demonstrated that healthy birth could be achieved following the transfer of an embryo derived from ICSI using teratozoospermic sperm exhibiting the dysplasia of the fibrous sheath (DFS). Furthermore, while the previous reports on DFS have not investigated male infertility, we evaluated sperms from various aspects such as Kruger sperm function test, chromatin dispersion test, electron microscopy findings, time-lapse images of the obtained embryos, and concluded that ICSI could be desirable as a treatment policy for DFS.
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- Masato Saito
- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Kameda IVF Clinic Makuhari, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Kameda IVF Clinic Makuhari, Chiba, Japan.,Department of Reproductive Medicine, Kameda Medical Center, Chiba, Japan.,Department of Pediatrics, Perinatal and Maternal Medicine (Ibaraki), Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Comprehensive Reproductive Medicine, Regulation of Internal Environment and Reproduction, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Kameda IVF Clinic Makuhari, Chiba, Japan
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- Comprehensive Reproductive Medicine, Regulation of Internal Environment and Reproduction, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Reproductive Medicine, Kubonoya IVF Clinic, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Functional Anatomy, Reproductive Biology and Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Functional Anatomy, Reproductive Biology and Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Chiba University, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Kameda IVF Clinic Makuhari, Chiba, Japan.,Department of Reproductive Medicine, Kameda Medical Center, Chiba, Japan.,Comprehensive Reproductive Medicine, Regulation of Internal Environment and Reproduction, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Kameda IVF Clinic Makuhari, Chiba, Japan.,Department of Reproductive Medicine, Kameda Medical Center, Chiba, Japan.,Comprehensive Reproductive Medicine, Regulation of Internal Environment and Reproduction, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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Kooshesh L, Bahmanpour S, Zeighami S, Nasr-Esfahani MH. Effect of Letrozole on sperm parameters, chromatin status and ROS level in idiopathic Oligo/Astheno/Teratozoospermia. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2020; 18:47. [PMID: 32404173 PMCID: PMC7218838 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-020-00591-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Accepted: 04/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study investigates the effect of letrozole on hormone profiles, semen parameters, body mass index (BMI), degree of oxidative stress and sperm chromatin integrity in men with idiopathic oligo/astheno/teratozoospermia (iOAT) and T:E2 ratio ≤ 10. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study is a longitudinal, prospective, interventional and open-labelled clinical trial. Semen samples were collected from 20 iOAT men with low serum testosterone (T) to estradiol (E2) ratio (T:E2 ratio ≤ 10). The participants were treated with 2.5 mg letrozole orally per day for 3 months. Then, sperm parameters, hormone profiles, BMI, chromatin integrity and intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) level were assessed pre- and post- treatment. The chromatin integrity was evaluated by assessment of DNA fragmentation (with TUNEL assay) and protamine deficiency (with Chromomycin A3, CMA3). Also, the intracellular ROS levels were investigated by 2', 7'-dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate (DCFH-DA) staining. Finally, the differences between the parameters evaluated before and after letrozole treatment were analyzed with the t-test and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. RESULTS Sperm concentration, percentage of sperm motility and its normal morphology increased significantly after letrozole treatment. Moreover, serum testosterone level increased but estradiol level decreased significantly following treatment. The mean of T:E2 ratio improved 1600%. Also, letrozole treatment significantly reduced the percentage of sperm TUNEL positivity and sperm CMA3 positivity. While no significant difference was observed between intracellular ROS levels and BMI before and after treatment. Finally, as a notable result, four spontaneous pregnancies (20%) were achieved after treatment. CONCLUSIONS Letrozole treatment can effectively increase spontaneous pregnancies by improving sperm parameters and sperm chromatin integrity in men with iOAT and T:E2 ratio ≤ 10. TRIAL REGISTRATION Trial registration: IRCT, IRCT20191030045283N1. Registered 16 November 2019 - Retrospectively registered, https://fa.irct.ir/user/trial/43484/view.
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- Leila Kooshesh
- Department of Anatomy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Urology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Reproductive Biotechnology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Centre, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran.
- Isfahan Fertility and Infertility Centre, Isfahan, Iran.
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Chen L, Fang J, Jiang W, Wang J, Li D. Effects of the sperm DNA fragmentation index on the clinical and neonatal outcomes of intracytoplasmic sperm injection cycles. J Ovarian Res 2020; 13:52. [PMID: 32359369 PMCID: PMC7196230 DOI: 10.1186/s13048-020-00658-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2019] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Most studies have mainly focused on the effects of the sperm DNA fragmentation index (DFI) on fertilization, embryonic developmental potential and aneuploidy, pregnancy and abortion rates after in vitro fertilization (IVF)/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and have remained controversial. However, few studies have reported the effects of sperm DFI on neonatal outcomes, including stillbirths, neonatal deaths, sex, gestational age, prematurity, birthweight, low birth weight (LBW) and birth defects in newborns. Our objective was to evaluate the effects of sperm DFI on the clinical and neonatal outcomes of ICSI cycles. Methods This retrospective study analysed a total of 2067 oocyte retrieval, 1139 transfer and 713 delivery cycles from conventional ICSI cycles, including 301, 469, and 214 live-born infants in groups segregated according to sperm DFI as the < 15%, 15–30% and > 30% groups, respectively. The clinical and neonatal outcomes were compared among the three groups. Results Sperm DFI did not significantly affect the rates of fertilization, clinical pregnancy, miscarriage or ongoing pregnancy. Sperm DFI did not increase the risk of stillbirths or neonatal deaths. The rates of stillbirths and neonatal deaths were not significantly different among the three groups. The sex, gestational age, prematurity, birthweight and LBW of newborns in the three groups were not significantly affected by sperm DFI. Moreover, sperm DFI did not increase the number of birth defects in children. Conclusions Sperm DFI did not affect the clinical or neonatal outcomes of ICSI cycles.
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- Linjun Chen
- Reproductive Medical Center, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Zhongshan, Road 321#, Nanjing, 210008, People's Republic of China.
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Zhongshan, Road 321#, Nanjing, 210008, People's Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Zhongshan, Road 321#, Nanjing, 210008, People's Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Zhongshan, Road 321#, Nanjing, 210008, People's Republic of China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Zhongshan, Road 321#, Nanjing, 210008, People's Republic of China
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Ultrastructural and Functional Characteristics of Human Spermatozoa After Cryopreservation by Vitrification. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020. [DOI: 10.15407/cryo30.01.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Arafa M, Agarwal A, Majzoub A, Panner Selvam MK, Baskaran S, Henkel R, Elbardisi H. Efficacy of Antioxidant Supplementation on Conventional and Advanced Sperm Function Tests in Patients with Idiopathic Male Infertility. Antioxidants (Basel) 2020; 9:E219. [PMID: 32155908 PMCID: PMC7139646 DOI: 10.3390/antiox9030219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2020] [Revised: 02/23/2020] [Accepted: 03/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Antioxidants are used in the empirical treatment of infertile men. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of antioxidant therapy on conventional semen parameters and advanced sperm function tests in men seeking fertility treatment. A total of 148 infertile men of unknown etiology were divided into idiopathic (n = 119) and unexplained male infertility (UMI; n = 29). All participants were treated with the antioxidant supplement 'FH PRO for Men' for a period of three months. Compared with pretreatment results, there was a significant improvement in conventional semen parameters including sperm concentration, total and progressive motility and normal morphology, and seminal oxidation reduction potential (ORP), and sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) in idiopathic infertile men. The changes were more prominent in idiopathic infertile men positive for ORP and SDF. UMI patients showed an improvement in progressive motility, ORP, and SDF after antioxidant treatment. Statistical analysis revealed that the efficacy of FH PRO for Men was significant in idiopathic male infertility compared with UMI. Treatment of idiopathic male infertility patients with the FH PRO for Men antioxidant regimen for three months resulted in a significant improvement in conventional semen parameters and sperm function. Therefore, FH PRO for Men offers promise for the medical treatment of idiopathic male infertility.
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- Mohamed Arafa
- Male Infertility Unit, Urology Department, Hamad General Hospital, 00974 Doha, Qatar; (A.M.); (H.E.)
- Urology Department, Weill Cornell Medical-Qatar, 00974 Doha, Qatar
- American Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA; (A.A.); (M.K.P.S.); (S.B.); (R.H.)
- Andrology Department, Cairo University, 11562 Cairo, Egypt
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- American Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA; (A.A.); (M.K.P.S.); (S.B.); (R.H.)
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- Male Infertility Unit, Urology Department, Hamad General Hospital, 00974 Doha, Qatar; (A.M.); (H.E.)
- Urology Department, Weill Cornell Medical-Qatar, 00974 Doha, Qatar
- American Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA; (A.A.); (M.K.P.S.); (S.B.); (R.H.)
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- American Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA; (A.A.); (M.K.P.S.); (S.B.); (R.H.)
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- American Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA; (A.A.); (M.K.P.S.); (S.B.); (R.H.)
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- American Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA; (A.A.); (M.K.P.S.); (S.B.); (R.H.)
- Department of Medical Bioscience, University of the Western Cape, 7535 Bellville, South Africa
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- Male Infertility Unit, Urology Department, Hamad General Hospital, 00974 Doha, Qatar; (A.M.); (H.E.)
- Urology Department, Weill Cornell Medical-Qatar, 00974 Doha, Qatar
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Ghorbani-Sini R, Izadi T, Tavalaee M, Azadi L, Hajian M, Rahimi Zamani M, Nasr-Esfahani MH. Comparison of Sperm Telomere Length between Two Sperm Selection Procedures: Density Gradient Centrifugation and Zeta Potential. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FERTILITY & STERILITY 2020; 14:51-56. [PMID: 32112636 PMCID: PMC7139234 DOI: 10.22074/ijfs.2020.5981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2019] [Accepted: 07/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Background Telomeres are particular sequences of DNA located at the end of the eukaryotic chromosomes that are essential for genome integrity. Telomere length in spermatozoa differs among males, as well as spermatozoa. Also, decreased telomere length in spermatozoa of infertile men is associated with the reduction of fertility potential and embryo quality. Density gradient centrifugation (DGC) and swim-up are useful techniques for separation of spermatozoa with longer telomeres. Also, the selection of sperm based on surface negative electric charge or "Zeta potential", can separate high percentage of spermatozoa with intact chromatin compared to DGC alone, and also the combination of DGC-Zeta can improve clinical outcomes of infertile men candidate for intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). Therefore, we compared sperm telomere length and DNA fragmentation between two sperm preparation procedures, namely DGC and zeta potential. Materials and Methods In this experimental study, we assessed sperm telomere length and DNA fragmentation by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and TUNEL assay methods, respectively. The spermatozoa were obtained from infertile men with normozoospermia between September 2017 and December 2017 and prepared either by DGC or zeta potential methods. Sperm telomere length was expressed as relative and absolute units. Results Compared with washed semen samples or control, no significant (P>0.05) difference was observed in the mean relative or absolute sperm telomere length when the two methods DGC or zeta potential were compared. However, the mean percentage of DNA fragmentation was significantly (P<0.05) lower in spermatozoa prepared by DGC or zeta potential methods than spermatozoa obtained from control samples. Conclusion This is the first study that compared the effect of DGC and zeta potential as the sperm preparation methods on sperm telomere length. It seems that both methods can select sperm population with high DNA integrity and the same sperm telomeres length.
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- Razieh Ghorbani-Sini
- ACECR Institute of Higher Education (Isfahan Branch), Isfahan, Iran.,Department of Reproductive Biotechnology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Cellular Biotechnology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Reproductive Biotechnology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Reproductive Biotechnology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Reproduction and Development, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Reproductive Biotechnology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Reproductive Biotechnology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran. Electronic Address: .,Isfahan Fertility and Infertility Center, Isfahan, Iran
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Sperm enrichment from poor semen samples by double density gradient centrifugation in combination with swim-up for IVF cycles. Sci Rep 2020; 10:2286. [PMID: 32042061 PMCID: PMC7010666 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-59347-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2019] [Accepted: 01/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Sperm preparation in IVF cycles using density gradient centrifugation (DGC) in combination with swim-up (SU) has been widely adopted in reproductive centres worldwide. It is a fact that the sperm recovery rate following one DGC from poor semen samples (showing liquefaction defects/containing too many unresolvable clots or rare sperm) is relatively low. Our results showed that double DGC (DDGC) is effective at increasing the sperm recovery rate from poor semen samples. However, DDGC may increase the mechanical stress of sperm, thereby potentially impairing embryo development. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate the safety of using sperm prepared by DDGC/SU for IVF cycles. In this study, we retrospectively analysed the data generated from a total of 529 IVF cycles (from June 2017 to June 2018), and these IVF cycles contributed 622 transfer cycles (from June 2017 to December 2018) in Changzhou Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital. Of them, 306 IVF cycles and the related 355 transfer cycles (normal semen samples prepared by DGC/SU) were set as the normal group, while 223 IVF cycles and the related 267 transfer cycles (poor semen prepared by DDGC/SU) were set as the observation group. The main outcome measures, including the normal fertilization rate, top D3 embryo formation rate, blastocyte formation rate, clinical pregnancy rate and live birth rate, birth weight and duration of pregnancy, were compared between the two groups. Compared to semen in the DGC/SU group, semen in the DDGC/SU group showed increased levels of the DNA fragmentation index (DFI) and reduced sperm concentration, percentage of progressive motility (PR) sperm, and percentage of normal morphology sperm. The indicators reflecting in vitro embryo development and clinical outcomes were similar in the DGC/SU group and DDGC/SU group, including the normal fertilization rate, top D3 embryo formation rate, blastocyte formation rate, pregnancy rate, implantation rate, spontaneous abortion rate, live birth rate, birth weight and duration of pregnancy. Furthermore, we found that the 1PN zygote formation rate was significantly lower in the DDGC/SU group than that in the DGC/SU group. We concluded that oocytes fertilized by sperm from poor semen samples separated by DDGC/SU achieved the same outcomes as oocytes fertilized by sperm from normal semen separated by DGC/SU, suggesting that DDGC/SU is an effective and safe method of sperm enrichment for poor semen samples in IVF. The main contribution of the present study is the verification of the effectiveness of DDGC/SU in improving sperm recovery from poor semen samples and the safety of using sperm prepared by DDGC/SU for IVF.
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Baskaran S, Agarwal A, Panner Selvam MK, Finelli R, Robert KA, Iovine C, Pushparaj PN, Samanta L, Harlev A, Henkel R. Tracking research trends and hotspots in sperm DNA fragmentation testing for the evaluation of male infertility: a scientometric analysis. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2019; 17:110. [PMID: 31878936 PMCID: PMC6931248 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-019-0550-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2019] [Accepted: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This article describes the research trends in sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) over the past 20 years (1999-2018) using a scientometric approach. METHODS A stepwise approach was adopted to retrieve scientometric data (articles per year, authors, affiliations, journals, countries) from Scopus and analyze the publication pattern of SDF with reference to key areas of research in the field of Andrology. RESULTS A total of 2121 articles were retrieved related to SDF. Our data revealed an increasing research trend in SDF (n = 33 to n = 173) over the past 20 years (R2 = 0.894). Most productive country in publications was the USA (n = 450), while Agarwal A. (n = 129) being the most productive author. Most of the articles in SDF were primarily focused on lifestyle (n = 157), asthenozoospermia (n = 135) and varicocele (130). Mechanistic studies on SDF were published twice as much as prognostic/diagnostic studies, with significant emphasis on oxidative stress. Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) was the most widely used technique to evaluate SDF. Publications on SDF related to assisted reproductive techniques also showed a linear increasing trend (R2 = 0.933). CONCLUSIONS Our analysis revealed an increasing trend in SDF publications predominantly investigating lifestyle, asthenozoospermia and varicocele conditions with TUNEL being the most widely used technique. A substantial increase in research is warranted to establish SDF as prognostic/diagnostic parameter to evaluate clinical scenarios and ART outcomes.
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- Saradha Baskaran
- American Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Mail Code X-11, 10681 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- American Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Mail Code X-11, 10681 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA.
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- American Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Mail Code X-11, 10681 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- American Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Mail Code X-11, 10681 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- American Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Mail Code X-11, 10681 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- American Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Mail Code X-11, 10681 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Center of Excellence in Genomic Medicine Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- American Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Mail Code X-11, 10681 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
- Redox Biology Laboratory, Center of Excellence in Environment and Public Health, Ravenshaw University, -753003, Cuttack, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Soroka University Medical Center, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel
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- American Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Mail Code X-11, 10681 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
- Department of Medical Bioscience, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, South Africa
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Esteves SC, Santi D, Simoni M. An update on clinical and surgical interventions to reduce sperm DNA fragmentation in infertile men. Andrology 2019; 8:53-81. [DOI: 10.1111/andr.12724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2019] [Revised: 09/17/2019] [Accepted: 10/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Sandro C. Esteves
- ANDROFERT, Andrology and Human Reproduction Clinic Referral Center for Male Reproduction Campinas Brazil
- Department of Surgery (Division of Urology) University of Campinas (UNICAMP) Campinas Brazil
- Faculty of Health Aarhus University Aarhus Denmark
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- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic, and Neural Sciences University of Modena and Reggio Emilia Modena Italy
- Unit of Endocrinology Department of Medical Specialties Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Modena Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic, and Neural Sciences University of Modena and Reggio Emilia Modena Italy
- Unit of Endocrinology Department of Medical Specialties Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Modena Italy
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Lombó M, Fernández-Díez C, González-Rojo S, Herráez MP. Genetic and epigenetic alterations induced by bisphenol A exposure during different periods of spermatogenesis: from spermatozoa to the progeny. Sci Rep 2019; 9:18029. [PMID: 31792261 PMCID: PMC6889327 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-54368-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2019] [Accepted: 11/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) has been related to male reproductive disorders. Since this endocrine disruptor also displays genotoxic and epigenotoxic effects, it likely alters the spermatogenesis, a process in which both hormones and chromatin remodeling play crucial roles. The hypothesis of this work is that BPA impairs early embryo development by modifying the spermatic genetic and epigenetic information. Zebrafish males were exposed to 100 and 2000 μg/L BPA during early spermatogenesis and during the whole process. Genotoxic and epigenotoxic effects on spermatozoa (comet assay and immunocytochemistry) as well as progeny development (mortality, DNA repairing activity, apoptosis and epigenetic profile) were evaluated. Exposure to 100 µg/L BPA during mitosis slightly increased sperm chromatin fragmentation, enhancing DNA repairing activity in embryos. The rest of treatments promoted high levels of sperm DNA damage, triggering apoptosis in early embryo and severely impairing survival. Regarding epigenetics, histone acetylation (H3K9Ac and H3K27Ac) was similarly enhanced in spermatozoa and embryos from males exposed to all the treatments. Therefore, BPA male exposure jeopardizes embryonic survival and development due to the transmission of a paternal damaged genome and of a hyper-acetylated histone profile, both alterations depending on the dose of the toxicant and the temporal window of exposure.
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- Marta Lombó
- Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Sciences, Universidad de León, Campus de Vegazana, León, 24071, Spain
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- Instituto Ganadero de Motaña (IGM), Finca Marzanas-Grulleros Vega de Infanzones, León, 24346, Spain
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Sciences, Universidad de León, Campus de Vegazana, León, 24071, Spain
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Sciences, Universidad de León, Campus de Vegazana, León, 24071, Spain.
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Navarrete FA, Aguila L, Martin-Hidalgo D, Tourzani DA, Luque GM, Ardestani G, Garcia-Vazquez FA, Levin LR, Buck J, Darszon A, Buffone MG, Mager J, Fissore RA, Salicioni AM, Gervasi MG, Visconti PE. Transient Sperm Starvation Improves the Outcome of Assisted Reproductive Technologies. Front Cell Dev Biol 2019; 7:262. [PMID: 31750304 PMCID: PMC6848031 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2019.00262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2019] [Accepted: 10/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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To become fertile, mammalian sperm must undergo a series of biochemical and physiological changes known as capacitation. These changes involve crosstalk between metabolic and signaling pathways and can be recapitulated in vitro. In this work, sperm were incubated in the absence of exogenous nutrients (starved) until they were no longer able to move. Once immotile, energy substrates were added back to the media and sperm motility was rescued. Following rescue, a significantly higher percentage of starved sperm attained hyperactivated motility and displayed increased ability to fertilize in vitro when compared with sperm persistently incubated in standard capacitation media. Remarkably, the effects of this treatment continue beyond fertilization as starved and rescued sperm promoted higher rates of embryo development, and once transferred to pseudo-pregnant females, blastocysts derived from treated sperm produced significantly more pups. In addition, the starvation and rescue protocol increased fertilization and embryo development rates in sperm from a severely sub-fertile mouse model, and when combined with temporal increase in Ca2+ ion levels, this methodology significantly improved fertilization and embryo development rates in sperm of sterile CatSper1 KO mice model. Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) does not work in the agriculturally relevant bovine system. Here, we show that transient nutrient starvation of bovine sperm significantly enhanced ICSI success in this species. These data reveal that the conditions under which sperm are treated impact post-fertilization development and suggest that this “starvation and rescue method” can be used to improve assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) in other mammalian species, including humans.
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- Felipe A Navarrete
- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Integrated Sciences Building, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, United States
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Integrated Sciences Building, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, United States
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Integrated Sciences Building, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, United States.,Research Group of Intracellular Signaling and Technology of Reproduction, Institute of Biotechnology in Agriculture and Livestock (INBIO G + C), University of Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Integrated Sciences Building, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, United States
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- Instituto de Biología y Medicina Experimental, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Integrated Sciences Building, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, United States
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- Department of Physiology, Veterinary School, International Excellence Campus for Higher Education and Research, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain.,Institute for Biomedical Research of Murcia, IMIB-Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology, Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, New York, NY, United States
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- Departamento de Genética del Desarrollo y Fisiología Molecular, Instituto de Biotecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Cuernavaca, Mexico
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- Instituto de Biología y Medicina Experimental, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Integrated Sciences Building, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, United States
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Integrated Sciences Building, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, United States
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Integrated Sciences Building, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, United States
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Integrated Sciences Building, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, United States
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Integrated Sciences Building, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, United States
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Karimi N, Mohseni Kouchesfahani H, Nasr-Esfahani MH, Tavalaee M, Shahverdi A, Choobineh H. DGC/Zeta as A New Strategy to Improve Clinical Outcome in Male Factor Infertility Patients following Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection: A Randomized, Single-Blind, Clinical Trial. CELL JOURNAL 2019; 22:55-59. [PMID: 31606966 PMCID: PMC6791063 DOI: 10.22074/cellj.2020.6525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2018] [Accepted: 03/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
Abstract
Objective The aim of this blind randomised clinical trial study was to assess the clinical efficiency of combined
density gradient centrifugation/Zeta (DGC/Zeta) sperm selection procedure compared to conventional DGC in infertile
men candidates for intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). The literature shows that DGC/Zeta is more effective
compared to DGC alone in selection of sperms with normal chromatin and improves the clinical outcome of the ICSI
procedure. Therefore, this study re-evaluates the efficiency of DGC/Zeta in improving the clinical outcomes of ICSI in
an independent clinical setting.
Materials and Methods In this randomized, single-blind, clinical trial, a total of 240 couples with male factor infertility
and at least one abnormal sperm parameter were informed regarding the study and 220 participated. Based on inclusion
and exclusion criteria, 103 and 102 couples were randomly allocated into the DGC/Zeta and DGC groups, respectively.
ICSI outcomes were followed and compared between the two groups.
Results Although there was no significant difference in fertilization rate (P=0.67) between the DGC/Zeta and DGC
groups, mean percentage of good embryo quality (P=0.04), good blastocysts quality (P=0.049), expanded blastocysts
(P=0.007), chemical pregnancies (P=0.005) and clinical pregnancies (P=0.007) were significantly higher in the DGC/
Zeta group compared to DGC. In addition, implantation rate was insignificantly higher in DGC/Zeta compared to DGC
(P=0.17).
Conclusion This is the second independent study showing combined DGC/Zeta procedure improves ICSI outcomes,
especially the pregnancy rate, compared to the classical DGC procedure and this is likely related to the improved quality of
sperm selected by the DGC/Zeta procedure (Registration number: IRCT20180628040270N1).
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- Nazanin Karimi
- Department of Animal Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Animal Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran. Electronic Address:
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- Department of Reproductive Biotechnology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran.Electronic Address:
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- Department of Reproductive Biotechnology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran
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- Reproductive Epidemiology Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Embryology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Allied Medical Science, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Tesarik J. Acquired Sperm DNA Modifications: Causes, Consequences, and Potential Solutions. EUROPEAN MEDICAL JOURNAL 2019. [DOI: 10.33590/emj/10312990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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DNA of human spermatozoa can be subject to various kinds of modifications acquired throughout life. Put simply, two basic types of acquired sperm DNA modifications can be distinguished: genetic and epigenetic. Genetic modifications cause alterations of the DNA sequence and mainly result from the formation of breakpoints leading to sperm DNA fragmentation. Epigenetic modifications include a vast spectrum of events that influence the expression of different genes without altering their DNA sequence. Both the genetic and the epigenetic modifications of sperm DNA can negatively influence embryonic development, cause miscarriages, and be the origin of different health problems for the offspring. As to sperm DNA fragmentation, reliable diagnostic methods are currently available. On the other hand, the detection of potentially harmful epigenetic modifications in spermatozoa is a much more complicated issue. Different treatment options can be chosen to solve problems associated with sperm DNA fragmentation. Some are relatively simple and noninvasive, based on oral treatments with antioxidants and other agents, depending on the underlying cause. In other cases, the recourse to different micromanipulation-assisted in vitro fertilisation techniques is necessary to select spermatozoa with minimal DNA damage to be injected into oocytes. The treatment of cases with epigenetic DNA modifications is still under investigation. Preliminary data suggest that some of the techniques used in cases of extensive DNA fragmentation can also be of help in those of epigenetic modifications; however, further progress will depend on the availability of more reliable diagnostic methods with which it will be possible to evaluate the effects of different therapeutic interventions.
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Attia YA, El-Naggar AS, Abou-Shehema BM, Abdella AA. Effect of Supplementation with Trimethylglycine (Betaine) and/or Vitamins on Semen Quality, Fertility, Antioxidant Status, DNA Repair and Welfare of Roosters Exposed to Chronic Heat Stress. Animals (Basel) 2019; 9:ani9080547. [PMID: 31408981 PMCID: PMC6719041 DOI: 10.3390/ani9080547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2019] [Revised: 07/31/2019] [Accepted: 08/02/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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In this study, we investigated the influence of betaine (Bet, 1000 mg/kg), with or without vitamin C (VC, 200 mg/kg ascorbic acid) and/or vitamin E (VE, 150 mg/kg α-tocopherol acetate) on semen quality, seminal and blood plasma constituents, antioxidants' status, DNA repair, and the welfare of chronic heat stress (CHS)-exposed roosters. A total of 54 roosters were divided into six groups of nine replicates. One group was kept under thermoneutral conditions, whereas the other five were kept under CHS. One of the five groups served as an unsupplemented CHS group, and was fed with a basal diet. The other four CHS groups were supplemented with Bet, Bet + VC, Bet + VE, and Bet + VC + VE, respectively. Our data indicate that supplementation with Bet, Bet + VC, Bet + VE, and Bet + VC + VE, resulted in complete recovery of the CHS effect on sperm concentration and livability, semen pH, and fertility compared to the thermoneutral group. Seminal plasma total antioxidant capacity (TAC) was significantly (p < 0.05) increased with Bet, with or without vitamins, compared to the thermoneutral and CHS groups. Urea and blood plasma malondialdehyde (MDA) were totally recovered with Bet, with or without vitamin treatments. Both the jejunum and ileum DNA were partially recovered following Bet, with or without vitamin supplementation. In conclusion, Bet, at 1000 mg/kg feed, may be a useful agent for increasing semen quality, fertility, welfare, and to improve the breeding strategy of breeder males in hot climates.
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- Youssef A Attia
- Arid Land Agriculture Department, Faculty of Meteorology, Environment and Arid Land Agriculture, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia.
- Animal and Poultry Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Damanhour University, Damanhour 22713, Egypt.
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- Animal and Poultry Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Damanhour University, Damanhour 22713, Egypt
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- Department of Poultry Nutrition, Animal production Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alexandria 21917, Egypt
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- Department of Poultry Nutrition, Animal production Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alexandria 21917, Egypt
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Yang H, Li G, Jin H, Guo Y, Sun Y. The effect of sperm DNA fragmentation index on assisted reproductive technology outcomes and its relationship with semen parameters and lifestyle. Transl Androl Urol 2019; 8:356-365. [PMID: 31555559 DOI: 10.21037/tau.2019.06.22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background The sperm DNA fragmentation index (DFI) is widely regarded as a key measure for assessing male fertility, but the predictive value of the DFI for outcomes of assisted reproductive technology (ART) remains under debate. In this study, we used a large sample to analyze the effect of sperm DFI on pregnancy outcomes following ART and its relationship with oocyte fertilization and embryo development in in vitro fertilization (IVF)/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). We also explore the value of sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) and its associated factors in assessing male fertility. Methods The relationship between the DFI measured with the sperm chromatin structure assay (SCSA) and pregnancy outcomes following ART were retrospectively analyzed in 2,622 ART treatment cycles, of which 1,185 were intrauterine insemination (IUI) cycles, 1,221 were IVF cycles and 216 were ICSI cycles. Rates of pregnancy, early abortion, oocyte fertilization and good quality embryos from IVF and ICSI cycles were compared between the groups of low DFI (DFI ≤15%), medium DFI (15%< DFI <30%) and high DFI (DFI ≥30%). Additionally, the relationships between sperm DFI and male lifestyle variables such as age, body mass index, smoking, and alcohol consumption, as well as routine semen parameters, were analyzed. Results Clinical pregnancy rates following IUI among high, medium, and low sperm DFI groups were 12.5% (11/88), 14.3% (48/336), and 13.4% (102/761), respectively, with no statistical difference between the groups (P=0.88); however, early abortion rates among these groups were 27.3% (3/11), 14.6% (7/48), and 4.9% (5/102), respectively, and the difference was statistically significant (P=0.02). No significant differences in the rates of clinical pregnancy, early abortion, oocyte fertilization, or good quality embryos in IVF or ICSI cycles were detected among different DFI groups (P<0.05). Sperm DFI was negatively associated with sperm density, vitality and normal morphology; It was positively correlated with age, abstinence time and unhealthy lifestyles. Conclusions As an increasingly common technique for reproductive testing, sperm DFI has proven to be very valuable in male fertility evaluation, but its significance as a predictor of pregnancy outcomes following ART requires further investigation.
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- Hongyi Yang
- Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University Reproductive Medical Center, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University Reproductive Medical Center, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University Reproductive Medical Center, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University Reproductive Medical Center, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University Reproductive Medical Center, Zhengzhou 450052, China
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Mangoli E, Khalili MA, Talebi AR, Agha‐Rahimi A, Soleimani M, Faramarzi A, Pourentezari M. IMSI procedure improves clinical outcomes and embryo morphokinetics in patients with different aetiologies of male infertility. Andrologia 2019; 51:e13340. [DOI: 10.1111/and.13340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2019] [Revised: 04/29/2019] [Accepted: 05/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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- Esmat Mangoli
- Department of Reproductive Biology, Research and Clinical Center for Infertility Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences Yazd Iran
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, Research and Clinical Center for Infertility Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences Yazd Iran
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, Research and Clinical Center for Infertility Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences Yazd Iran
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, Research and Clinical Center for Infertility Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences Yazd Iran
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, Research and Clinical Center for Infertility Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences Yazd Iran
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Kermanshah Iran
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- Departments of Biology and Anatomical Sciences Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences Yazd Iran
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Liffner S, Pehrson I, García‐Calvo L, Nedstrand E, Zalavary S, Hammar M, Rodríguez‐Martínez H, Álvarez‐Rodríguez M. Diagnostics of DNA fragmentation in human spermatozoa: Are sperm chromatin structure analysis and sperm chromatin dispersion tests (SCD‐HaloSpermG2
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) comparable? Andrologia 2019; 51:e13316. [DOI: 10.1111/and.13316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2019] [Revised: 04/15/2019] [Accepted: 04/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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- Susanne Liffner
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine (IKE), Obstetrics and Gynaecology Linköping University Linköping Sweden
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine (IKE), Obstetrics and Gynaecology Linköping University Linköping Sweden
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine (IKE), Obstetrics and Gynaecology Linköping University Linköping Sweden
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine (IKE), Obstetrics and Gynaecology Linköping University Linköping Sweden
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine (IKE), Obstetrics and Gynaecology Linköping University Linköping Sweden
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine (IKE), Obstetrics and Gynaecology Linköping University Linköping Sweden
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine (IKE), Obstetrics and Gynaecology Linköping University Linköping Sweden
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine (IKE), Obstetrics and Gynaecology Linköping University Linköping Sweden
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Deng C, Li T, Xie Y, Guo Y, Yang QY, Liang X, Deng CH, Liu GH. Sperm DNA fragmentation index influences assisted reproductive technology outcome: A systematic review and meta-analysis combined with a retrospective cohort study. Andrologia 2019; 51:e13263. [PMID: 30838696 DOI: 10.1111/and.13263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2018] [Revised: 12/24/2018] [Accepted: 02/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Studies have explored the influence of DNA damage in assisted reproductive technology (ART), but the outcome remains controversial. To determine whether sperm DNA fragmentation index (DFI) has any effect on ART outcomes, we collected detailed data regarding 1,333 IVF cycles performed at our centre, and the data of our retrospective cohort study were extracted for this meta-analysis. We searched PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE and Google Scholar and performed a systemic review and meta-analysis. Primary meta-analysis of 10 studies comprising 1,785 couples showed that live birth rate was no significantly different between low-DFI group and high-DFI group (p > 0.05). Secondary meta-analysis of 25 studies comprising 3,992 couples showed a higher miscarriage rate in high-DFI group than in low-DFI group (RR=1.57 [1.18, 2.09], p < 0.01). Meta-analysis of eight studies comprising 17,879 embryos revealed a lower good-quality embryo rate (RR=0.65 [0.62, 0.68], p < 0.01). Meta-analysis of 23 studies comprising 6,771 cycles showed that the high-DFI group had a lower clinical pregnancy rate than low-DFI group (RR=0.85 [0.75, 0.96], p < 0.01). Heterogeneity of included studies weakened our conclusions. Our study showed that DFI has adverse effects on ART outcome. More well-designed studies exploring the association between DFI and ART outcome are desired.
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- Cuncan Deng
- Reproductive Medicine Research Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Research Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Research Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Research Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Research Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Salehi M, Afarinesh MR, Haghpanah T, Ghaffari Novin M, Farifteh F. Impact of sperm DNA fragmentation on ICSI outcome and incidence of apoptosis of human pre-implantation embryos obtained from in vitro matured MII oocytes. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2019; 510:110-115. [PMID: 30660366 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2019.01.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2019] [Accepted: 01/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sperm DNA integrity and oocyte quality significantly affect embryo development and survival. The current study evaluated embryo development and quality, as well as the expression level of apoptosis-related genes and microRNAs in embryo derived from in vitro matured MII oocytes according to sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) level. METHODS The semen and immature oocytes were collected from 50 ICSI cycles with any recognizable female factor infertility. After ovarian stimulation, germinal vesicle stage (GV) oocytes were collected and incubated in in vitro maturation (IVM) medium for 24 h. Next, reactive oxygen species (ROS) level of media culture was determined. Using by sperm chromatin dispersion (SCD) test, the SDF levels of processed semen were assessed and categorized into SDF ≤ 30% and SDF>30%. Seventy two hours after intracytoplasmic injection, the embryo development and quality score were recorded in the groups I (GV-MII + SDF≤ 30%) and II (GV-MII + SDF> 30%). Also, the apoptosis incidence of embryos at morula stage was evaluated at molecular and cellular levels by quantitative real time PCR and TUNEL staining, respectively. RESULTS Cleavage rate did not differ between two groups. The quality score of embryos obtained from IVM matured oocytes and high level of SDF was significantly lower than that of low level of SDF (P < 0.05). The embryos from group II had a significant reduction of the expression of BCL-2 compared to group I (P < 0.05). Also, they showed an increase in relative transcription of pro-apoptotic microRNAs; miR 15a and miR 16-1 versus group I (P < 0.05). A rise of TUNEL positive blastomers of embryo was observed at group II versus group I, but it did not reach to significantly level. CONCLUSION The IVM oocytes, probably, did not suffice to recover the high level of paternal genomic damage and inhibition of apoptosis pathway beginning.
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- Mohammad Salehi
- Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Biotechnology, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, Afzalipour Faculty of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
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- Department of Reproductive Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Comparison of DNA fragmentation levels in spermatozoa with different sex chromosome complements. Reprod Biomed Online 2019; 38:56-65. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2018.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2018] [Revised: 10/17/2018] [Accepted: 10/17/2018] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Simon L, Emery B, Carrell DT. Sperm DNA Fragmentation: Consequences for Reproduction. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2019; 1166:87-105. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-21664-1_6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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