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Qi N, Wang B, Xing W, Ge F, Liu J. The protective role of quercetin against copper-induced female reproductive toxicity: Insights from transcriptome analysis. Food Chem Toxicol 2024; 192:114934. [PMID: 39151877 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2024.114934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2024] [Revised: 07/31/2024] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/19/2024]
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Quercetin has been shown to mitigate the cytotoxic effects of heavy metals. While copper is an essential trace element for bodily functions, excessive intake has been linked to impaired female reproductive function. Transcriptome analysis was employed to identify genes that are differentially expressed in response to high copper and were validated through qRT-PCR and western blotting. ATP content and Tunel were used to identify the damage of mitochondrial and cell apoptosis. PPI analysis revealed that MKI67, TOPII, ASPM, CASP3, PLK1, and TTK are central proteins within the network. Additionally, exposure to elevated levels of copper resulted in the dysregulation of 86 genes associated with mitochondria. Conversely, treatment with quercetin (QUE) in combination with high copper led to the normalization of 42 mitochondria-related genes previously affected by high copper levels. Furthermore, CuSO4 decreases ATP content and induces cell apoptosis, which can be reversed by QUE. Results suggest that elevated copper levels could lead to oxidative stress and apoptosis by inducing mitochondrial damage, while QUE has the potential to mitigate these effects, ultimately safeguarding granulosa cells and halting the progression of cell death. This study provides novel insights into the molecular pathways involved in female reproductive toxicity caused by excessive copper exposure.
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- Nannan Qi
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural and Animal Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212100, China; Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sericultural Scientific Research Center, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang, 212100, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural and Animal Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212100, China; Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sericultural Scientific Research Center, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang, 212100, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural and Animal Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212100, China; Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sericultural Scientific Research Center, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang, 212100, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural and Animal Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212100, China; Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sericultural Scientific Research Center, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang, 212100, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural and Animal Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212100, China; Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sericultural Scientific Research Center, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang, 212100, China.
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Li X, Cheng J, Yao Q, Duan J, Chen H, Zhang Z, Yang L, Hua R, Li Q. Isorhamnetin Improves Oocyte Maturation by Activating the Pi3k/Akt Signaling Pathway. Mol Nutr Food Res 2024; 68:e2300904. [PMID: 38982688 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.202300904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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SCOPE Isorhamnetin is a natural flavonoid with various pharmacological activities, which can be widely and continuously ingested by humans and animals through their daily diet. The aim of this study is to explore the benefits and molecular mechanisms of isorhamnetin on oocyte maturation. METHODS AND RESULTS Oocytes are incubated with isorhamnetin (5, 10, 20, and 30 µM) for 44 h. Isorhamnetin (10 µM) increases the polar body extrusion rate of oocytes. Furthermore, isorhamnetin alleviates oxidative stress by inhibiting reactive oxygen species levels and stimulating SOD2 protein expression. The changes in intracellular mitochondrial autophagy and apoptosis-related proteins (Bcl-2, Bax/Bcl-2, and C-Casp3) indicate that isorhamnetin inhibits oocyte apoptosis. Isorhamnetin inhibits endoplasmic reticulum stress by reducing the protein expression of CHOP and GRP78 and improving the normal distribution rate of endoplasmic reticulum. Mechanistic studies show that isorhamnetin activates the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. CONCLUSION Isorhamnetin promotes oocyte maturation by inhibiting oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysregulation, apoptosis, and endoplasmic reticulum stress, which have important potential for improving oocyte quality and treating female infertility.
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- Xiaoya Li
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, 030031, P. R. China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621000, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, P. R. China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen, 518118, P. R. China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, P. R. China
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Cajas YN, Cañón-Beltrán K, Mazzarella R, Nuñez-Puente C, González EM, Rodriguez-Martinez H, Rizos D, Martinez-Serrano CA. Nobiletin as a novel agent to enhance porcine in vitro embryo development and quality. Theriogenology 2024; 223:36-46. [PMID: 38669840 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2024.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2024] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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In vitro embryo production (IVP) is of great importance to the porcine industry, as well as for basic research and biomedical applications. Despite the large efforts made in laboratories worldwide to address suboptimal culture conditions, porcine IVP remains inefficient. Nobiletin (Nob, 5,6,7,8,3',4' hexamethoxyflavone) supplementation to in vitro culture (IVC) medium, enhances in vitro embryo development in various species. However, its impact on the quality and developmental capacity of in vitro-produced pig embryos is yet to be established. This study evaluated the effects of different concentrations (2.5 and 5 μM) of Nob during the early culture of in vitro-produced pig embryos on embryo developmental competence, mitochondrial activity, lipid content, intracellular Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) and Glutathione (GSH) content, Total Cell Number (TCN) per blastocyst, and expression of genes related to embryo development, quality and oxidative stress. Embryos cultured in medium without Nob supplementation and in medium supplemented with 0.01 % dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO-vehicle for Nob) constituted the Control and DMSO groups, respectively. Embryo development rates were evaluated on Days 2, 6 and 7 of IVC. Additionally, a representative group of embryos was selected to assess mitochondrial activity, lipid, ROS and GSH content (on Days 2 and 6 of IVC), TCN assessment and gene expression analyses (on Day 6 of IVC). No significant differences were observed in any of the parameters evaluated on Day 2 of IVC. In contrast, embryos cultured under the presence of Nob 2.5 showed higher developmental rates on Days 6 and 7 of IVC. In addition, Day 6 embryos showed increased mitochondrial activity, with decreased levels of ROS and GSH in the Nob 2.5 group compared to the other groups. Both Nob 2.5 and Nob 5 embryos showed higher TCN compared to the Control and DMSO groups. Furthermore, Nob 2.5 and Nob 5 upregulated the expression of Superoxide dismutase type 1 (SOD1) and Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH) genes, which could help to counteract oxidative stress during IVC. In conclusion, the addition of Nob during the first 48 h of IVC increased porcine embryo development rates and enhanced their quality, including the upregulation of relevant genes that potentially improved the overall efficiency of the IVP system.
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- Yulia N Cajas
- Department of Agrarian Production, Technical University of Madrid (UPM), 28040, Madrid, Spain; Department of Biological Science, Technical University of Loja (UTPL), 1101608, Loja, Ecuador.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Veterinary Faculty, Complutense University of Madrid (UCM), 28040, Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, National Institute for Agriculture and Food Research and Technology (INIA-CSIC), Avda. Puerta de Hierro, 28040, Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, National Institute for Agriculture and Food Research and Technology (INIA-CSIC), Avda. Puerta de Hierro, 28040, Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Veterinary Faculty, Complutense University of Madrid (UCM), 28040, Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Biomedical & Clinical Sciences (BKV), BKH/Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Linköping University, SE-58185, Linköping, Sweden.
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, National Institute for Agriculture and Food Research and Technology (INIA-CSIC), Avda. Puerta de Hierro, 28040, Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Biotechnology, National Institute for Agriculture and Food Research and Technology (INIA-CSIC), Cta de La Coruña Km 7,5, 28040, Madrid, Spain.
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Petrogiannis N, Chatzovoulou K, Filippa M, Grimbizis G, Kolibianakis E, Chatzimeletiou K. In vitro maturation of oocytes in light of ovarian mitochondrial improvement: effectiveness and safety. ZYGOTE 2024:1-7. [PMID: 38953841 DOI: 10.1017/s0967199424000182] [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: 07/04/2024]
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In vitro maturation of oocytes (IVM) represents an assisted reproductive technique that involves the minimal or absence of ovarian stimulation and is beneficial to specific groups of patients. These may include women with polycystic ovarian syndrome and/or patients who need a fertility preservation option before undergoing gonadotoxic treatment. However, when IVM is applied in cases where it is not recommended, it can be considered as an add-on technique, as described by the ESHRE Guideline Group on Female Fertility Preservation. Interestingly, IVM has not been proven yet to be as effective as conventional IVF in the laboratory, in terms of clinical pregnancy and live birth rates, while concerns have been raised for its long-term safety. As a result, both safety and efficacy of IVM remain still questionable and additional data are needed to draw conclusions.
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- Unit for Human Reproduction, 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aristotle University Medical School, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Unit for Human Reproduction, 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aristotle University Medical School, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Unit for Human Reproduction, 1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aristotle University Medical School, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Lee HB, Lee SE, Park MJ, Han DH, Lim ES, Ryu B, Kim EY, Park SP. Ellagic acid treatment during in vitro maturation of porcine oocytes improves development competence after parthenogenetic activation and somatic cell nuclear transfer. Theriogenology 2024; 215:214-223. [PMID: 38100993 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2023.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Ellagic acid (EA) is a natural polyphenol and a free radical scavenger with antioxidant properties. This study investigated the protective effects of EA during in vitro maturation (IVM) of porcine oocytes. To determine the optimal concentration, IVM medium was supplemented with various concentrations of EA. Treatment with 10 μM EA (10 EA) resulted in the highest cleavage rate, blastocyst formation rate, and total cell number per blastocyst and the lowest percentage of apoptotic cell in parthenogenetic blastocysts. In the 10 EA group, abnormal spindle and chromosome misalignment were rescued and the ratio of phosphorylated p44/42 to total p44/42 was increased. Furthermore, the reactive oxygen species and glutathione levels were significantly decreased and increased, respectively, and antioxidant genes (Nrf2, HO-1, CAT, and SOD1) were significantly upregulated in the 10 EA group. mRNA expression of developmental-related (CDX2, POU5F1, and SOX2) and anti-apoptotic (BCL2L1) genes was significantly upregulated in the 10 EA group, while mRNA expression of pro-apoptotic genes (BAK, FAS, and CASP3) was significantly downregulated. Ultimately, following somatic cell nuclear transfer, the blastocyst formation rate was significantly increased and the percentage of apoptotic cell in blastocysts was significantly decreased in the 10 EA group. In conclusion, addition of 10 EA to IVM medium improved oocyte maturation and the subsequent embryo development capacity through antioxidant mechanisms. These findings suggest that EA can enhance the efficiencies of assisted reproductive technologies.
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- Han-Bi Lee
- Faculty of Biotechnology, College of Applied Life Sciences, Jeju National University, 102 Jejudaehak-ro, Jeju, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, 63243, South Korea; Stem Cell Research Center, Jeju National University, 102 Jejudaehak-ro, Jeju, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, 63243, South Korea
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- Department of Bio Medical Informatic, College of Applied Life Sciences, Jeju National University, 102 Jejudaehak-ro, Jeju, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, 63243, South Korea; Cronex Co., 110 Hwangtalli-gil, Gangnae-myeon, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, 28174, South Korea
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Jeju National University, 102 Jejudaehak-ro, Jeju, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, 63243, South Korea
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- Faculty of Biotechnology, College of Applied Life Sciences, Jeju National University, 102 Jejudaehak-ro, Jeju, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, 63243, South Korea; Stem Cell Research Center, Jeju National University, 102 Jejudaehak-ro, Jeju, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, 63243, South Korea
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- Faculty of Biotechnology, College of Applied Life Sciences, Jeju National University, 102 Jejudaehak-ro, Jeju, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, 63243, South Korea; Stem Cell Research Center, Jeju National University, 102 Jejudaehak-ro, Jeju, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, 63243, South Korea
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Jeju National University, 102 Jejudaehak-ro, Jeju, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, 63243, South Korea; Department of Bio Medical Informatic, College of Applied Life Sciences, Jeju National University, 102 Jejudaehak-ro, Jeju, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, 63243, South Korea
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- Faculty of Biotechnology, College of Applied Life Sciences, Jeju National University, 102 Jejudaehak-ro, Jeju, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, 63243, South Korea; Stem Cell Research Center, Jeju National University, 102 Jejudaehak-ro, Jeju, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, 63243, South Korea; Mirae Cell Bio, 1502 isbiz-tower 147, Seongsui-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, 04795, South Korea
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Jeju National University, 102 Jejudaehak-ro, Jeju, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, 63243, South Korea; Department of Bio Medical Informatic, College of Applied Life Sciences, Jeju National University, 102 Jejudaehak-ro, Jeju, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, 63243, South Korea; Mirae Cell Bio, 1502 isbiz-tower 147, Seongsui-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, 04795, South Korea.
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Marsico TV, Silva MV, Valente RS, Annes K, Rissi VB, Glanzner WG, Sudano MJ. Unraveling the Consequences of Oxygen Imbalance on Early Embryo Development: Exploring Mitigation Strategies. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:2171. [PMID: 37443969 DOI: 10.3390/ani13132171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Although well-established and adopted by commercial laboratories, the in vitro embryo production system still requires refinements to achieve its highest efficiency. Early embryonic development is a dynamic event, demanding suitable conditions to provide a high number of embryos with quality and competence. The first step to obtaining an optimized in vitro environment is to know the embryonic metabolism and energy request throughout the different stages of development. Oxygen plays a crucial role in several key biological processes necessary to sustain and complete embryonic development. Nonetheless, there is still controversy regarding the optimal in vitro atmospheric concentrations during culture. Herein, we discuss the impact of oxygen tension on the viability of in vitro-produced embryos during early development. The importance of oxygen tension is addressed as its roles regarding essential embryonic traits, including embryo production rates, embryonic cell viability, gene expression profile, epigenetic regulation, and post-cryopreservation survival. Finally, we highlight the damage caused by in vitro unbalanced oxygen tensions and strategies to mitigate the harmful effects.
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- Thamiris Vieira Marsico
- Center for Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC, Santo André 09210-580, SP, Brazil
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- Center for Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC, Santo André 09210-580, SP, Brazil
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- Center for Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC, Santo André 09210-580, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Genetics and Evolution, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos 13565-905, SP, Brazil
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Santa Catarina, UFSC, Curitibanos 89520-000, SC, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, McGill University, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC H9X 3V9, Canada
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- Center for Natural and Human Sciences, Federal University of ABC, Santo André 09210-580, SP, Brazil
- Department of Genetics and Evolution, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos 13565-905, SP, Brazil
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Liu H, An ZY, Li ZY, Yang LH, Zhang XL, Lv YT, Yin XJ, Quan LH, Kang JD. The ginsenoside Rh2 protects porcine oocytes against aging and oxidative stress by regulating SIRT1 expression and mitochondrial activity. Theriogenology 2023; 200:125-135. [PMID: 36805249 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2023.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Post-ovulatory aging, a major problem faced by oocytes cultured in vitro, causes oxidative damage and mitochondrial dysfunction in oocytes. The ginsenoside Rh2 is one of the main monomeric components of ginseng, but its effects on porcine oocytes are unknown. In the present study, in vitro aging (IVA) and accelerated induction of aging using H2O2 resulted in DNA damage and an increased incidence of abnormal spindle formation in porcine oocytes. Rh2 supplementation increased the antioxidant capacity, reduced the occurrence of early apoptosis, and improved the development of in vitro fertilized blastocysts. It also rescued the abnormal aggregation of mitochondria and the decrease of the mitochondrial membrane potential under mitochondrial dysfunction. Meanwhile, Rh2 enhanced mRNA expression of the anti-aging and mitochondrial biogenesis-related genes silent information regulator of transcription 1 (SIRT1) and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor coactivator 1-α (PGC-1α), and the antioxidant gene superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1). The protection of porcine oocytes against aging and oxidative stress by Rh2 was confirmed using the SIRT1-specific inhibitor EX-527. Our results reveal that Rh2 upregulates SIRT1/PGC-1α to enhance mitochondrial function in porcine oocytes and improve their quality. Our study indicates that Rh2 can be used to prevent mitochondrial dysfunction in oocytes.
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- Hongye Liu
- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture, Yanbian University, Yanji, 133002, China.
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture, Yanbian University, Yanji, 133002, China.
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture, Yanbian University, Yanji, 133002, China.
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture, Yanbian University, Yanji, 133002, China.
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture, Yanbian University, Yanji, 133002, China.
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture, Yanbian University, Yanji, 133002, China.
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture, Yanbian University, Yanji, 133002, China; Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Transgenic Animal and Embryo Engineering, Yanji, 133002, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Yanbian University, Yanji, 133002, China.
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture, Yanbian University, Yanji, 133002, China; Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Transgenic Animal and Embryo Engineering, Yanji, 133002, China.
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Silva BR, Silva JRV. Mechanisms of action of non-enzymatic antioxidants to control oxidative stress during in vitro follicle growth, oocyte maturation, and embryo development. Anim Reprod Sci 2023; 249:107186. [PMID: 36638648 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2022.107186] [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: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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In vitro follicle growth and oocyte maturation still has a series of limitations, since not all oocytes matured in vitro have the potential to develop in viable embryos. One of the factors associated with low oocyte quality is the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) during in vitro culture. Therefore, this review aims to discuss the role of non-enzymatic antioxidants in the control of oxidative stress during in vitro follicular growth, oocyte maturation and embryonic development. A wide variety of non-enzymatic antioxidants (melatonin, resveratrol, L-ascorbic acid, L-carnitine, N-acetyl-cysteine, cysteamine, quercetin, nobiletin, lycopene, acteoside, mogroside V, phycocyanin and laminarin) have been used to supplement culture media. Some of them, like N-acetyl-cysteine, cysteamine, nobiletin and quercetin act by increasing the levels of glutathione (GSH), while melatonin and resveratrol increase the expression of antioxidant enzymes and minimize oocyte oxidative stress. L-ascorbic acid reduces free radicals and reactive oxygen species. Lycopene positively regulates the expression of many antioxidant genes. Additionally, L-carnitine protects DNA against ROS-induced damage, while acteoside and laminarin reduces the expression of proapoptotic genes. Mogrosides increases mitochondrial function and reduces intracellular ROS levels, phycocyanin reduces lipid peroxidation, and lycopene neutralizes the adverse effects of ROS. Thus, it is very important to know their mechanisms of actions, because the combination of two or more antioxidants with different activities has great potential to improve in vitro culture systems.
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- Bianca R Silva
- Laboratory of Physiology and Biotechnology of Reproduction, Federal University of Ceara, Sobral, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Physiology and Biotechnology of Reproduction, Federal University of Ceara, Sobral, CE, Brazil.
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Jeong JY, Cai L, Kim M, Choi H, Oh D, Jawad A, Kim S, Zheng H, Lee E, Lee J, Hyun SH. Antioxidant effect of ergothioneine on in vitro maturation of porcine oocytes. J Vet Sci 2023; 24:e24. [PMID: 37012032 PMCID: PMC10071278 DOI: 10.4142/jvs.22204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Revised: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Ergothioneine (EGT) is a natural amino acid derivative in various animal organs and is a bioactive compound recognized as a food and medicine. OBJECTIVES This study examined the effects of EGT supplementation during the in vitro maturation (IVM) period on porcine oocyte maturation and subsequent embryonic development competence after in vitro fertilization (IVF). METHODS Each EGT concentration (0, 10, 50, and 100 µM) was supplemented in the maturation medium during IVM. After IVM, nuclear maturation, intracellular glutathione (GSH), and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels of oocytes were investigated. In addition, the genes related to cumulus function and antioxidant pathways in oocytes or cumulus cells were investigated. Finally, this study examined whether EGT could affect embryonic development after IVF. RESULTS After IVM, the EGT supplementation group showed significantly higher intracellular GSH levels and significantly lower intracellular ROS levels than the control group. Moreover, the expression levels of hyaluronan synthase 2 and Connexin 43 were significantly higher in the 10 µM EGT group than in the control group. The expression levels of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and NAD(P)H quinone dehydrogenase 1 (NQO1) were significantly higher in the oocytes of the 10 µM EGT group than in the control group. In the assessment of subsequent embryonic development after IVF, the 10 µM EGT treatment group improved the cleavage and blastocyst rate significantly than the control group. CONCLUSIONS Supplementation of EGT improved oocyte maturation and embryonic development by reducing oxidative stress in IVM oocytes.
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- Ji-Young Jeong
- Veterinary Medical Center and College of Veterinary Medicine, Laboratory of Veterinary Embryology and Biotechnology (VETEMBIO), Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Korea
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- Veterinary Medical Center and College of Veterinary Medicine, Laboratory of Veterinary Embryology and Biotechnology (VETEMBIO), Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Korea
- Institute of Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine (ISCRM), Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Korea
- Graduate School of Veterinary Biosecurity and Protection, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Korea
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- Veterinary Medical Center and College of Veterinary Medicine, Laboratory of Veterinary Embryology and Biotechnology (VETEMBIO), Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Korea
- Institute of Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine (ISCRM), Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Korea
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- Veterinary Medical Center and College of Veterinary Medicine, Laboratory of Veterinary Embryology and Biotechnology (VETEMBIO), Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Korea
- Institute of Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine (ISCRM), Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Korea
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- Veterinary Medical Center and College of Veterinary Medicine, Laboratory of Veterinary Embryology and Biotechnology (VETEMBIO), Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Korea
- Institute of Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine (ISCRM), Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Korea
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- Veterinary Medical Center and College of Veterinary Medicine, Laboratory of Veterinary Embryology and Biotechnology (VETEMBIO), Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Korea
- Institute of Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine (ISCRM), Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Korea
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- Veterinary Medical Center and College of Veterinary Medicine, Laboratory of Veterinary Embryology and Biotechnology (VETEMBIO), Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Korea
- Institute of Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine (ISCRM), Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Korea
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- Veterinary Medical Center and College of Veterinary Medicine, Laboratory of Veterinary Embryology and Biotechnology (VETEMBIO), Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Korea
- Institute of Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine (ISCRM), Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Korea
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- Veterinary Medical Center and College of Veterinary Medicine, Laboratory of Veterinary Embryology and Biotechnology (VETEMBIO), Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Korea
- Institute of Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine (ISCRM), Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Korea
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- Veterinary Medical Center and College of Veterinary Medicine, Laboratory of Veterinary Embryology and Biotechnology (VETEMBIO), Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Korea
- Institute of Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine (ISCRM), Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Korea
- Graduate School of Veterinary Biosecurity and Protection, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Korea
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Jiao Y, Wang Y, Jiang T, Wen K, Cong P, Chen Y, He Z. Quercetin protects porcine oocytes from in vitro aging by reducing oxidative stress and maintaining the mitochondrial functions. Front Cell Dev Biol 2022; 10:915898. [PMID: 36274842 PMCID: PMC9581393 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2022.915898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Quercetin (QUE) is a component of the flavonoid family that shows various therapeutic properties, such as antioxidant effects. However, whether QUE affects porcine oocyte in vitro aging has not yet been investigated. Therefore, in this study, we applied various doses of QUE to freshly isolated porcine oocytes and found that 10 µM QUE improved the oocyte maturation rate in vitro, as reflected by the increased degree of cumulus cell expansion and first polar body extrusion. More importantly, we found that QUE reduced in vitro aging and improved the maturity level of porcine oocytes after another 24 h of culturing, accompanied by the upregulated expression levels of bone morphogenetic protein 15, growth differentiation factor 9, Moloney sarcoma oncogene, and cyclin-dependent kinase 2. In addition, we found that QUE treatment significantly reduced the intracellular reactive oxygen species levels, apoptosis, and autophagy and upregulated the expression levels of superoxide dismutase 2 and catalase in aged porcine oocytes. In addition, QUE restored impaired mitochondrial membrane potential and spindle assembly in aged porcine oocytes. Our findings demonstrate that QUE can protect porcine oocytes from in vitro aging by reducing oxidative stress and maintaining mitochondrial function.
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Exogenous Melatonin in the Culture Medium Does Not Affect the Development of In Vivo-Derived Pig Embryos but Substantially Improves the Quality of In Vitro-Produced Embryos. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11061177. [PMID: 35740074 PMCID: PMC9220299 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11061177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Cloned and transgenic pigs are relevant human disease models and serve as potential donors for regenerative medicine and xenotransplantation. These technologies demand oocytes and embryos of good quality. However, the current protocols for in vitro production (IVP) of pig embryos give reduced blastocyst efficiency and embryo quality compared to in vivo controls. This is likely due to culture conditions jeopardizing embryonic homeostasis including the effect of reactive oxygen species (ROS) influence. In this study, the antioxidant melatonin (1 nM) in the maturation medium, fertilization medium, or both media was ineffective in enhancing fertilization or embryonic development parameters of in vitro fertilized oocytes. Supplementation of melatonin in the fertilization medium also had no effect on sperm function. In contrast, the addition of melatonin to the embryo culture medium accelerated the timing of embryonic development and increased the percentages of cleaved embryos and presumed zygotes that developed to the blastocyst stage. Furthermore, it increased the number of inner mass cells and the inner mass cell/total cell number ratio per blastocyst while increasing intracellular glutathione and reducing ROS and DNA damage levels in embryos. Contrarily, the addition of melatonin to the embryo culture medium had no evident effect on in vivo-derived embryos, including the developmental capacity and the quality of in vivo-derived 4-cell embryos or the percentage of genome-edited in vivo-derived zygotes achieving the blastocyst stage. In conclusion, exogenous melatonin in the embryo culture medium enhances the development and quality of in vitro-derived embryos but not in in vivo-derived embryos. Exogenous melatonin is thus recommended during embryo culture of oocytes matured and fertilized in vitro for improving porcine IVP efficiency.
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The Role of Mitochondria in Oocyte Maturation. Cells 2021; 10:cells10092484. [PMID: 34572133 PMCID: PMC8469615 DOI: 10.3390/cells10092484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2021] [Revised: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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With the nucleus as an exception, mitochondria are the only animal cell organelles containing their own genetic information, called mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). During oocyte maturation, the mtDNA copy number dramatically increases and the distribution of mitochondria changes significantly. As oocyte maturation requires a large amount of ATP for continuous transcription and translation, the availability of the right number of functional mitochondria is crucial. There is a correlation between the quality of oocytes and both the amount of mtDNA and the amount of ATP. Suboptimal conditions of in vitro maturation (IVM) might lead to changes in the mitochondrial morphology as well as alternations in the expression of genes encoding proteins associated with mitochondrial function. Dysfunctional mitochondria have a lower ability to counteract reactive oxygen species (ROS) production which leads to oxidative stress. The mitochondrial function might be improved with the application of antioxidants and significant expectations are laid on the development of new IVM systems supplemented with mitochondria-targeted reagents. Different types of antioxidants have been tested already on animal models and human rescue IVM oocytes, showing promising results. This review focuses on the recent observations on oocytes’ intracellular mitochondrial distribution and on mitochondrial genomes during their maturation, both in vivo and in vitro. Recent mitochondrial supplementation studies, aiming to improve oocyte developmental potential, are summarized.
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Timóteo-Ferreira F, Abreu D, Mendes S, Matos L, Rodrigues A, Almeida H, Silva E. Redox imbalance in age-related ovarian dysfunction and perspectives for its prevention. Ageing Res Rev 2021; 68:101345. [PMID: 33894395 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2021.101345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Revised: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The age at which women have their first child is increasing. This change represents a major health problem to society because advanced maternal age is related with a decay in fertility and an increase in the incidence of a variety of pregnancy complications and offspring health issues. The ovary stands as the main contributor for female reproductive ageing because of the progressive age-related decrease in follicle number and oocyte quality. Loss of redox homeostasis and establishment of an ovarian oxidative microenvironment are seen as major underlying causes for such downfall and impairment of ovarian function. Thus, the use of antioxidants to preserve fertility became an important field of research. In this review, new insights on mechanisms underlying the establishment of oxidative stress and its repercussions on ovarian ageing are addressed, along with the current state of knowledge on antioxidant supplementation and its contribution for healthy ageing and extension of ovarian lifespan.
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Wang L, Tang J, Wang L, Tan F, Song H, Zhou J, Li F. Oxidative stress in oocyte aging and female reproduction. J Cell Physiol 2021; 236:7966-7983. [PMID: 34121193 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.30468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 154] [Impact Index Per Article: 51.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Revised: 05/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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In a healthy body, reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidants remain balanced. When the balance is broken toward an overabundance of ROS, oxidative stress appears and may lead to oocyte aging. Oocyte aging is mainly reflected as the gradual decrease of oocyte quantity and quality. Here, we aim to review the relationship between oxidative stress and oocyte aging. First, we introduced that the defective mitochondria, the age-related ovarian aging, the repeated ovulation, and the high-oxygen environment were the ovarian sources of ROS in vivo and in vitro. And we also introduced other sources of ROS accumulation in ovaries, such as overweight and unhealthy lifestyles. Then, we figured that oxidative stress may act as the "initiator" for oocyte aging and reproductive pathology, which specifically causes follicular abnormally atresia, abnormal meiosis, lower fertilization rate, delayed embryonic development, and reproductive disease, including polycystic ovary syndrome and ovary endometriosis cyst. Finally, we discussed current strategies for delaying oocyte aging. We introduced three autophagy antioxidant pathways like Beclin-VPS34-Atg14, adenosine 5'-monophosphate (AMP)-activated protein kinase/mammalian target of rapamycin (AMPK/mTOR), and p62-Keap1-Nrf2. And we also describe the different antioxidants used to combat oocyte aging. In addition, the hypoxic (5% O2 ) culture environment for oocytes avoiding oxidative stress in vitro. So, this review not only contribute to our general understanding of oxidative stress and oocyte aging but also lay the foundations for the therapies to treat premature ovarian failure and oocyte aging in women.
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- Ling Wang
- Key Lab of Swine Genetics and Breeding of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs & Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, PR China
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- Key Lab of Swine Genetics and Breeding of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs & Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, PR China
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- Key Lab of Swine Genetics and Breeding of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs & Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, PR China
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- Key Lab of Swine Genetics and Breeding of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs & Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, PR China
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- Key Lab of Swine Genetics and Breeding of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs & Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, PR China
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- Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan, China
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- Key Lab of Swine Genetics and Breeding of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs & Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, PR China.,The Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig Production, Wuhan, PR China
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Quercetin promotes in vitro maturation of oocytes from humans and aged mice. Cell Death Dis 2020; 11:965. [PMID: 33177495 PMCID: PMC7658351 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-020-03183-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Revised: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Maternal fertility declines irreversibly with aging, and advanced maternal age is mostly related to impaired oocyte quality. The flavonol compound quercetin is considered to be an anti-aging agent due to its cytoprotective actions as an antioxidant. However, its role and mechanisms on aged oocytes are unclear. In this study, the quercetin promotes in vitro maturation (IVM) and early embryonic development of oocytes from aged mice. It is extended these findings in human oocytes, showing that quercetin promotes the IVM rate by 19.6% and increases the blastocyst formation rate by 15.5% compared to untreated controls. The overall oocyte quality of aged mice is improved by quercetin treatment, assessed as spindle/chromosome morphology and cortical granule distribution. Mitochondria is the primary endogenous source of age-related oxidative stress, and an RNA-seq analysis of quercetin-treated oocytes reveals molecular insights including scavenged mitochondrial-ROS, reduced apoptosis, and improved autophagy. Further, this study demonstrates that quercetin reduces ROS via SIRT3-mediated acetylation of SOD2's K68 residue. Thus, beyond demonstrating that quercetin confers beneficial mitochondria-related impacts in aged oocytes, this study illustrates a potential strategy to prevent or delay oocyte aging and to improve success rates of assisted human reproductive technologies (ART).
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Lorenzo MS, Maruri A, Cruzans PR, Teplitz GM, Tello MF, Lombardo DM. The antioxidant dimethylthiourea improves IVF efficiency and decreases cumulus cell apoptosis in pigs. Reprod Fertil Dev 2020; 31:1607-1615. [PMID: 31242959 DOI: 10.1071/rd19020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2018] [Accepted: 05/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Abattoir ovaries, which are the main source of oocytes for reproductive biotechnologies, arrive at the laboratory under ischaemic conditions. Reoxygenation generates reactive oxygen species (ROS) in ischaemic tissues, which could affect oocyte quality. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of supplementation of media with dimethylthiourea (DMTU) during the collection and washing of cumulus-oocyte complexes (COC) on ROS levels, COC apoptosis and oocyte nuclear and cytoplasmic maturation. Thus, the collection (TCM-199) and washing (TCM-199 with 10% porcine follicular fluid, sodium pyruvate and antibiotics) media were supplemented with 1 and 10mM DMTU. In the control group, the media were not supplemented with DMTU. Intracellular ROS levels decreased significantly in the DMTU-treated groups (P<0.05). Although no effects on rate of nuclear maturation were observed, DMTU significantly increased sperm penetration rates without increasing polyspermy (P<0.05). The addition of 10mM DMTU to the collection and washing media enhanced IVF efficiency. DMTU did not modify the early or late apoptosis of oocytes. Both concentrations of DMTU significantly increased viability and decreased the apoptosis of cumulus cells (P<0.05). These results suggest that the addition of 1 or 10mM of DMTU to the media during the collection and washing of porcine COCs is useful for decreasing cumulus apoptosis mediated by ROS and for optimising the IVF of porcine oocytes.
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- M S Lorenzo
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Godoy Cruz 2290 C1425TQB, Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Instituto de Investigación y Tecnología en Reproducción Animal, Cátedra de Histología y Embriología. Chorroarín 280 C1427CWO, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Instituto de Investigación y Tecnología en Reproducción Animal, Cátedra de Histología y Embriología. Chorroarín 280 C1427CWO, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Godoy Cruz 2290 C1425TQB, Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Instituto de Investigación y Tecnología en Reproducción Animal, Cátedra de Histología y Embriología. Chorroarín 280 C1427CWO, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Godoy Cruz 2290 C1425TQB, Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Instituto de Investigación y Tecnología en Reproducción Animal, Cátedra de Histología y Embriología. Chorroarín 280 C1427CWO, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Instituto de Investigación y Tecnología en Reproducción Animal, Cátedra de Histología y Embriología. Chorroarín 280 C1427CWO, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Instituto de Investigación y Tecnología en Reproducción Animal, Cátedra de Histología y Embriología. Chorroarín 280 C1427CWO, Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Corresponding author.
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Zhang DC, Chen R, Cai YH, Wang JJ, Yin C, Zou K. Hyperactive reactive oxygen species impair function of porcine Sertoli cells via suppression of surface protein ITGB1 and connexin-43. Zool Res 2020; 41:203-207. [PMID: 32150793 PMCID: PMC7109018 DOI: 10.24272/j.issn.2095-8137.2020.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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- Dan-Chen Zhang
- Germline Stem Cells and Microenvironment Lab, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210095, China
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- Germline Stem Cells and Microenvironment Lab, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210095, China
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- Germline Stem Cells and Microenvironment Lab, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210095, China
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- Germline Stem Cells and Microenvironment Lab, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210095, China
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- Germline Stem Cells and Microenvironment Lab, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210095, China
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- Germline Stem Cells and Microenvironment Lab, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210095, China. E-mail:
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Rashidi Z, Khosravizadeh Z, Talebi A, Khodamoradi K, Ebrahimi R, Amidi F. Overview of biological effects of Quercetin on ovary. Phytother Res 2020; 35:33-49. [PMID: 32557927 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2019] [Revised: 04/14/2020] [Accepted: 05/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Over the last few decades, using natural products has been increased to treat different diseases. Today, great attention has been pointed toward the usage of natural products such as flavonoids, especially Quercetin (QUR), in the treatment of diseases. QUR as a natural antioxidant has been traditionally used to prevent or treat a variety of diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), obesity, chronic inflammation, and reproductive system dysfunction. Several studies demonstrated that QUR acts as an anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, antioxidant, and anticancer agent. With this in view, in this study, we intended to describe an overview of the biological effects of QUR on the ovary. QUR improves the quality of oocytes and embryos. It affects the proliferation and apoptosis and decreases the oxidative stress in granulosa cells (GCs). Furthermore, QUR can be used as a complementary and alternative therapy in ovarian cancer and it has beneficial effects in the treatment of PCOS patients. It seems that QUR as a supplementary factor has different activities for the treatment of different disorders and it also has bidirectional activities. However, further investigations are needed for understanding the efficacy of QUR in the treatment and improvement of gynecological patients.
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- Zahra Rashidi
- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran.,Sexual Health and Fertility Research Center, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Students' Scientific Research Center (SSRC), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Sexual Health and Fertility Research Center, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran.,Department of Infertility, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Yessenkyzy A, Saliev T, Zhanaliyeva M, Masoud AR, Umbayev B, Sergazy S, Krivykh E, Gulyayev A, Nurgozhin T. Polyphenols as Caloric-Restriction Mimetics and Autophagy Inducers in Aging Research. Nutrients 2020; 12:E1344. [PMID: 32397145 PMCID: PMC7285205 DOI: 10.3390/nu12051344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2020] [Revised: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 04/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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It has been thought that caloric restriction favors longevity and healthy aging where autophagy plays a vital role. However, autophagy decreases during aging and that can lead to the development of aging-associated diseases such as cancer, diabetes, neurodegeneration, etc. It was shown that autophagy can be induced by mechanical or chemical stress. In this regard, various pharmacological compounds were proposed, including natural polyphenols. Apart from the ability to induce autophagy, polyphenols, such as resveratrol, are capable of modulating the expression of pro- and anti-apoptotic factors, neutralizing free radical species, affecting mitochondrial functions, chelating redox-active transition metal ions, and preventing protein aggregation. Moreover, polyphenols have advantages compared to chemical inducers of autophagy due to their intrinsic natural bio-compatibility and safety. In this context, polyphenols can be considered as a potential therapeutic tool for healthy aging either as a part of a diet or as separate compounds (supplements). This review discusses the epigenetic aspect and the underlying molecular mechanism of polyphenols as an anti-aging remedy. In addition, the recent advances of studies on NAD-dependent deacetylase sirtuin-1 (SIRT1) regulation of autophagy, the role of senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP) in cells senescence and their regulation by polyphenols have been highlighted as well. Apart from that, the review also revised the latest information on how polyphenols can help to improve mitochondrial function and modulate apoptosis (programmed cell death).
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- Assylzhan Yessenkyzy
- Research Institute of Fundamental and Applied Medicine named after B. Atchabarov, S.D. Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan; (A.Y.); (T.N.)
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- Research Institute of Fundamental and Applied Medicine named after B. Atchabarov, S.D. Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan; (A.Y.); (T.N.)
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- Department of Human Anatomy, NSC “Medical University of Astana”, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan;
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA 71270, USA;
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- National Laboratory Astana, Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan; (B.U.); (S.S.); (A.G.)
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- National Laboratory Astana, Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan; (B.U.); (S.S.); (A.G.)
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- Khanty-Mansiysk State Medical Academy, Tyumen Region, Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug—Ugra, Khanty-Mansiysk 125438, Russia;
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- National Laboratory Astana, Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan; (B.U.); (S.S.); (A.G.)
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- Research Institute of Fundamental and Applied Medicine named after B. Atchabarov, S.D. Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan; (A.Y.); (T.N.)
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Hepatoprotective Mechanisms of Taxifolin on Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Acute Liver Injury in Mice. Nutrients 2019; 11:nu11112655. [PMID: 31689986 PMCID: PMC6893565 DOI: 10.3390/nu11112655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2019] [Revised: 10/22/2019] [Accepted: 10/28/2019] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Objective: To investigate the hepatoprotective mechanisms of taxifolin in mice with acute liver injury induced by CCl4. Methods: ICR (Institute of Cancer research) mice were orally pretreated using taxifolin for 7 consecutive days and were then given single intraperitoneal (i.p.) injections of 0.2% CCl4 (10 mL/kg body weight, i.p.). Liver injury was then determined using assays of serum alanine aminotransferase (sALT) and serum aspartate aminotransferase (sAST). Further, to investigate the hepatoprotective mechanisms of taxifolin, we determined malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and glutathione reductase (GRd) activities. Results: CCl4-induced liver injury led to significant increases in sALT and sAST activities, and these increases were limited by taxifolin and silymarin (Sily) pretreatments. Histological analyses also indicated that taxifolin and Sily decreased the range of liver lesions in CCl4-treated mice and vacuole formation, neutrophil infiltration, and necrosis were visibly reduced. In addition, SOD, GPx, and GRd activities were increased and MDA levels were decreased after taxifolin and Sily treatments. Conclusion: The hepatoprotective mechanisms of taxifolin and Sily are related to decreases in MDA levels presumably due to increased antioxidant enzyme activities. These outcomes suggest that taxifolin mitigates acute liver injury resulted from CCl4 in mice, demonstrating the hepatoprotective effects of taxifolin.
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Quercetin influences in vitro maturation, apoptosis and metabolically active mitochondria of goat oocytes. ZYGOTE 2019; 26:465-470. [PMID: 30767819 DOI: 10.1017/s0967199418000485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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SummaryThe present study aimed to investigate the effect of quercetin as an alternative antioxidant to cysteamine on in vitro maturation. Oocytes were collected from goat ovaries, destined for in vitro maturation and distributed into three groups: CIS group, oocytes were immersed in MIV base medium; in Groups Q4 and Q8, oocytes were immersed in the medium of the CIS group, adding 4 μM or 8 μM of quercetin, respectively, and cultured for 24 h at 38.5°C with 5% CO2. The CIS and Q4 groups presented the same percentage of expanded cumulus cells, but the per cent in the Q8 group was significantly lower than that of the other groups (P<0.05). The oocyte retraction rate in the Q8 group was higher (P<0.05) than in the CIS and Q4 groups. Treatment with 8 μM of quercetin presented a lower proportion of expanded oocytes than the CIS group and 4 μM of quercetin (P<0.05). The percentage of MII oocytes was higher in the Q4 group than in the CIS group (P<0.05), but the percentages in the CIS and Q8 groups were similar. The rate of apoptosis was higher in the CIS group than in the other groups (P<0.05). In addition, oocytes matured with 4 μM quercetin showed higher mitochondrial activity than matured oocytes in the CIS and Q8 groups (P<0.05). In conclusion, 4 μM of quercetin can be used as an alternative to cysteamine in the in vitro maturation of goat oocytes.
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Shoorei H, Khaki A, Ainehchi N, Hassanzadeh Taheri MM, Tahmasebi M, Seyedghiasi G, Ghoreishi Z, Shokoohi M, Khaki AA, Abbas Raza SH. Effects of Matricaria chamomilla Extract on Growth and Maturation of Isolated Mouse Ovarian Follicles in a Three-dimensional Culture System. Chin Med J (Engl) 2018; 131:218-225. [PMID: 29336372 PMCID: PMC5776854 DOI: 10.4103/0366-6999.222324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to design and assess the effects of hydroalcoholic extract of Matricaria chamomilla (MC) on preantral follicle culture of mouse ovaries in a three-dimensional culture system. METHODS Isolated preantral follicles were randomly divided into three main groups: the control group containing 10% fetal bovine serum without MC extract (G1), the first experimental group supplemented with 25 μg/ml hydroalcoholic extract of chamomile (G2), and the second experimental group supplemented with 50 μg/ml hydroalcoholic extract of chamomile (G3). RESULTS After 12 days of culture, the survival rate (P < 0.05), antrum formation (P < 0.01), metaphase two oocytes (P < 0.01), and the expression of PCNA (P < 0.05) and FSHR (P < 0.05) genes significantly decreased in G3 as compared with G1. On the other hand, at the last day of culture (day 12), the mean diameter of follicles cultured in the medium which was supplemented with 50 μg/ml hydroalcoholic extract of chamomile significantly decreased as compared with the G1 (P < 0.05). In addition, the levels of progesterone and dehydroepiandrosterone hormones significantly increased in the medium of G3 relative to G1 (P < 0.01), while in the medium of G1, the level of 17β-estradiol was significantly higher than that of other groups (P < 0.01). Reactive oxygen species levels of metaphase II oocytes were significantly decreased in G2 as compared with G1 (P < 0.01). CONCLUSION Adding chamomile extract to culture media appeared to decrease follicular function and development.
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- Hamed Shoorei
- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran
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- Women's Reproductive Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Women's Reproductive Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Paramedical, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Women's Reproductive Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Biology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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Shi F, Li H, Wang E, Chen Z, Zhang C. Melatonin reduces two‐cell block via nonreceptor pathway in mice. J Cell Biochem 2018; 119:9380-9393. [PMID: 30074260 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.27255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2018] [Accepted: 06/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Feifei Shi
- Key Laboratory of Animal Resistance Research, College of Life Science, Shandong Normal University Ji’nan Shandong China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Ji’nan Maternity and Child Care Hospital Ji’nan Shandong China
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- Shandong Vocational Animal Science and Veterinary College Weifang Shandong China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Genetics Shanghai China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Resistance Research, College of Life Science, Shandong Normal University Ji’nan Shandong China
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Genetics Shanghai China
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Basili D, Zhang JL, Herbert J, Kroll K, Denslow ND, Martyniuk CJ, Falciani F, Antczak P. In Silico Computational Transcriptomics Reveals Novel Endocrine Disruptors in Largemouth Bass ( Micropterus salmoides). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2018; 52:7553-7565. [PMID: 29878769 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.8b02805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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In recent years, decreases in fish populations have been attributed, in part, to the effect of environmental chemicals on ovarian development. To understand the underlying molecular events we developed a dynamic model of ovary development linking gene transcription to key physiological end points, such as gonadosomatic index (GSI), plasma levels of estradiol (E2) and vitellogenin (VTG), in largemouth bass ( Micropterus salmoides). We were able to identify specific clusters of genes, which are affected at different stages of ovarian development. A subnetwork was identified that closely linked gene expression and physiological end points and by interrogating the Comparative Toxicogenomic Database (CTD), quercetin and tretinoin (ATRA) were identified as two potential candidates that may perturb this system. Predictions were validated by investigation of reproductive associated transcripts using qPCR in ovary and in the liver of both male and female largemouth bass treated after a single injection of quercetin and tretinoin (10 and 100 μg/kg). Both compounds were found to significantly alter the expression of some of these genes. Our findings support the use of omics and online repositories for identification of novel, yet untested, compounds. This is the first study of a dynamic model that links gene expression patterns across stages of ovarian development.
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- Danilo Basili
- Institute for Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool , L69 7ZB , Liverpool , United Kingdom
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- Henan Open Laboratory of Key Subjects of Environmental and Animal Products Safety, College of Animal Science and Technology , Henan University of Science and Technology , Henan 471003 , China
- Center for Environmental and Human Toxicology, Department of Physiological Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and UF Genetics Institute , University of Florida , Gainesville , Florida 32611 , United States
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- Institute for Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool , L69 7ZB , Liverpool , United Kingdom
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- Center for Environmental and Human Toxicology, Department of Physiological Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and UF Genetics Institute , University of Florida , Gainesville , Florida 32611 , United States
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- Center for Environmental and Human Toxicology, Department of Physiological Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and UF Genetics Institute , University of Florida , Gainesville , Florida 32611 , United States
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- Center for Environmental and Human Toxicology, Department of Physiological Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and UF Genetics Institute , University of Florida , Gainesville , Florida 32611 , United States
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- Institute for Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool , L69 7ZB , Liverpool , United Kingdom
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- Institute for Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool , L69 7ZB , Liverpool , United Kingdom
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Wang H, Jo YJ, Oh JS, Kim NH. Quercetin delays postovulatory aging of mouse oocytes by regulating SIRT expression and MPF activity. Oncotarget 2018; 8:38631-38641. [PMID: 28418847 PMCID: PMC5503559 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.16219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2016] [Accepted: 02/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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If no fertilization occurs at an appropriate time after ovulation, oocyte quality deteriorates rapidly as a process called postovulatory aging. Because the postovulatory aging of oocytes has detrimental effects on embryo development and offspring, many efforts have been made to prevent oocyte aging. Here we showed that quercetin prevented the decline in oocyte quality during postovulatory aging of oocytes. Quercetin treatment reduced aging-induced morphological changes and reactive oxygen species accumulation. Moreover, quercetin attenuated the aging-associated abnormalities in spindle organization and mitochondrial distribution, preventing decrease of SIRT expression and histone methylation. Quercetin also ameliorated the decrease in maturation-promoting factor activity and the onset of apoptosis during postovulatory aging. Furthermore, quercetin treatment during postovulatory aging improves early embryo development. Our results demonstrate that quercetin relieves deterioration in oocyte quality and improves subsequent embryo development.
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- HaiYang Wang
- Department of Animal Sciences, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea
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- Department of Genetic Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea
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Lans C, Taylor-Swanson L, Westfall R. Herbal fertility treatments used in North America from colonial times to 1900, and their potential for improving the success rate of assisted reproductive technology. REPRODUCTIVE BIOMEDICINE & SOCIETY ONLINE 2018; 5:60-81. [PMID: 30023440 PMCID: PMC6047296 DOI: 10.1016/j.rbms.2018.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2015] [Revised: 09/19/2016] [Accepted: 03/12/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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This paper serves to fill a gap in the literature regarding evidence for the use of botanical remedies in the promotion of fertility. It examines the botanical remedies that were used in North America (1492-1900) for all stages of reproduction from preconception to birth, and discusses their potential for future use with present-day infertility treatments. Each medicinal plant discussed in this paper is assessed using an ethnomedicinal methodology that entails examining the published ethnobotanical, phytochemical and pharmacological data. A few clinical trials have shown that there is potential for medicinal plants to improve the success rate of assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment if used in an integrated manner, similar to the integrated use of traditional Chinese medicine with ART treatment. For example, research has shown that older women who become pregnant have a high miscarriage rate, and this is one area that complementary and alternative medicines can address.
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- Cheryl Lans
- Institute for Ethnobotany and Zoopharmacognosy, Beek, The Netherlands
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- College of Nursing University of Utah, Annette Cummings Building, 10 South 2000 East Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Yukon Bureau of Statistics, Government of Yukon, Yukon, Canada
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Park YG, Lee SE, Son YJ, Jeong SG, Shin MY, Kim WJ, Kim EY, Park SP. Antioxidant β-cryptoxanthin enhances porcine oocyte maturation and subsequent embryo development in vitro. Reprod Fertil Dev 2018; 30:1204-1213. [DOI: 10.1071/rd17444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2017] [Accepted: 02/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Oxidative stress is partly responsible for the poor quality of IVM oocytes. The present study investigated the effects of the antioxidant β-cryptoxanthin on the IVM of porcine oocytes and the in vitro development of the ensuing embryos. Oocytes were matured in IVM medium containing different concentrations of β-cryptoxanthin (0, 0.1, 1, 10 or 100 μM). Treatment with 1 µM β-cryptoxanthin (Group 1B) improved polar body extrusion and the expression of maturation-related genes in cumulus cells and oocytes compared with control. In addition, levels of reactive oxygen species decreased significantly in Group 1B, whereas there were significant increases in glutathione levels and expression of the antioxidant genes superoxide dismutase 1 and peroxiredoxin 5 in this group. After parthenogenetic activation, although the cleavage rate did not differ between the control and 1B groups, the blastocyst formation rate was higher in the latter. Moreover, the total number of cells per blastocyst and relative mRNA levels of pluripotency marker and antioxidant genes were significantly higher in the 1B compared with control group. These results demonstrate that β-cryptoxanthin decreases oxidative stress in porcine oocytes and improves their quality and developmental potential.
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Monsefi M, Khalifeh B, Nikeghbal S. Effects of Anethum graveolens L. on In Vitro Matured Mouse Oocytes and Granulosa Cells. Avicenna J Med Biotechnol 2018; 10:220-226. [PMID: 30555654 PMCID: PMC6252029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND According to previous studies, Anethum graveolens L. (dill) aqueous extracts decreased the fertility of female rats. Therefore, the present study aimed to examine the effects of this herb on cultured granulosa cells and immature oocytes. METHODS The cells were obtained from 27-29 day immature superovulated mice. The oocytes were cultured in a petri dish consisting of 30 μl drops of MEM-α and granulosa cells in a 24-well plate consisting of DMEM/F12 and different concentrations of 0, 10, 50, 100, 500, 1000, 10000 μg/ml of dill seed aqueous extract (DSAE) in 37°C and 5% CO2. Then, the in vitro maturation of oocytes, including Germinal Vesicle (GV), Germinal Vesicle Breakdown (GVBD), and meiosis II (MII) and oocyte bioviability were determined. Granulosa cells were then extracted and their bioviability, apoptosis, chromatin condensation, and lipid synthesis were examined. Estrogen and progesterone concentrations and Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) activity were measured by RIA and spectrophotometry respectively from the supernatant of granulosa cell culture. RESULTS The results revealed that concentration of 10000 μg/ml of DSAE were toxic and damaged granulosa cell growth and oocytes maturation. Lower concentrations were the same in the control group and did not have any side effects on cell growth. The number of lipid droplets, estrogen and progesterone concentrations, and ALP activity increased with higher doses of DSAE compared to those in the control culture. Additionally, apoptosis and chromatin condensation increased in higher concentrations of DSAE-(500 and 1000 μg/ml) treated cells. This herb extract decreased the oocytes maturation in dose-dependent manner. CONCLUSION It was concluded that DSAE increased granulosa cells activity but damaged oocytes maturation, therefore it might be introduced as infertility agent.
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- Malihezaman Monsefi
- Corresponding author: Malihezaman Monsefi, Ph.D., Anatomy, Biology Department, College of Sciences, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran, Tel: +98 71 36137357, Fax: +98 71 32280916, E-mail:
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Monsefi M, Nadi A, Alinejad Z. The effects of Salvia officinalis L. on granulosa cells and in vitro maturation of oocytes in mice. Int J Reprod Biomed 2017. [DOI: 10.29252/ijrm.15.10.8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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Monsefi M, Nadi A, Alinejad Z. The effects of Salvia officinalis L. on granulosa cells and in vitro maturation of oocytes in mice. Int J Reprod Biomed 2017; 15:649-660. [PMID: 29387831 PMCID: PMC5767646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Salvia officinalisL. has been used since ancient times but there are little data about effects of this herb on normal reproductive cells. OBJECTIVE To investigate the toxicity effects of Salvia officinalis L. on granulosa cells (GCs) and maturation of oocytes. MATERIALS AND METHODS GCs and oocytes were extracted from superovulated ovaries of immature mice. The cells were treated with concentrations of 10, 50, 100, 500, and 1000 μg/ml of Salvia officinalis hydroalcoholic extracts and compared with the control culture. Bioviability, chromatin condensation, estradiol and progesterone concentrations, lipid synthesis, apoptosis, and alkaline phosphatase activity of GCs were measured. In vitro maturation of oocytes by determination of different maturation stages of oocytes including germinal vesicle, germinal vesicle breaks down, and metaphase II were examined. RESULTS The results revealed that 500 and 1000 μg/ml concentrations of Salvia officinalisL. were toxic. The most of the GCs were in the early stages of apoptosis in 100 μg/ml treated culture and cell death happened with 500 μg/ml treatment. Progesterone concentration was reduced in 100 μg/ml and higher doses but estradiol concentration and alkaline phosphatase showed opposite effects. The lipid droplets content of GCs reduced significantly in all groups especially in 500 and 1000 μg/ml. Finally, oocyte's nucleus and cytoplasm showed a high level of condensation, and meiosis rate reduced in all treated cultures. CONCLUSION Our findings suggested that higher dose of Salvia officinalis hydroalcoholic extracts inhibits, oocyte maturation, GCs bioviability, proliferation, and secretion.
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DMBA acts on cumulus cells to desynchronize nuclear and cytoplasmic maturation of pig oocytes. Sci Rep 2017; 7:1687. [PMID: 28490774 PMCID: PMC5431913 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-01870-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2017] [Accepted: 04/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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As an environmental pollutant and carcinogen, 7,12-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA) can destroy ovarian follicles at all developmental stages in rodents. However, the underlying molecular mechanism remains obscure. In the present study, we aim to address how DMBA affects the in vitro maturation and development of porcine oocytes. We discovered that for 20 μM DMBA-treated cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs), the rate of oocyte germinal vesicle breakdown (GVBD) was significantly altered, and the extrusion rate of first polar body was increased. Moreover, oocytes from 20 μM DMBA-treated COCs had significant down-regulation of H3K9me3 and H3K27me3, up-regulation of H3K36me3, higher incidence of DNA double strand breaks (DSBs) and early apoptosis. In striking contrast, none of these changes happened to 20 μM DMBA-treated cumulus-denuded oocytes (CDOs). Furthermore, 20 μM DMBA treatment increased the reactive oxygen species (ROS) level, decreased mitochondrial membrane potential (Δ Ψm), and inhibited developmental competence for oocytes from both COC and CDO groups. Collectively, our data indicate DMBA could act on cumulus cells via the gap junction to disturb the synchronization of nuclear and ooplasmic maturation, and reduce the developmental competence of oocytes.
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Sovernigo TC, Adona PR, Monzani PS, Guemra S, Barros FDA, Lopes FG, Leal CLV. Effects of supplementation of medium with different antioxidants during in vitro maturation of bovine oocytes on subsequent embryo production. Reprod Domest Anim 2017; 52:561-569. [DOI: 10.1111/rda.12946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2016] [Accepted: 02/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- TC Sovernigo
- Escola de Medicina Veterinária; Universidade Norte do Paraná; Arapongas Paraná Brazil
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- Escola de Medicina Veterinária; Universidade Norte do Paraná; Arapongas Paraná Brazil
- Centro de Ciência e Tecnologia de Leite e Derivados; Universidade Norte do Paraná; Londrina Paraná Brazil
- Laboratório de Reprodução Animal; Agropecuária Laffranchi; Tamarana Paraná Brazil
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- Departamento de Medicina Veterinária; Universidade de São Paulo; Pirassununga São Paulo Brazil
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- Escola de Medicina Veterinária; Universidade Norte do Paraná; Arapongas Paraná Brazil
- Laboratório de Reprodução Animal; Agropecuária Laffranchi; Tamarana Paraná Brazil
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- Escola de Medicina Veterinária; Universidade Norte do Paraná; Arapongas Paraná Brazil
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- Escola de Medicina Veterinária; Universidade Norte do Paraná; Arapongas Paraná Brazil
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- Departamento de Medicina Veterinária; Universidade de São Paulo; Pirassununga São Paulo Brazil
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Effect of potential role of p53 on embryo development arrest induced by H 2O 2 in mouse. In Vitro Cell Dev Biol Anim 2017; 53:344-353. [PMID: 28127704 DOI: 10.1007/s11626-016-0122-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2016] [Accepted: 12/08/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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During mammalian embryo development in vitro, mechanism of embryonic development arrest caused by oxidative stress has not been clear so far. The tumor suppressor protein p53 controls cell cycle and programmed cell death by regulating relevant signal pathway. Recent researches revealed that the concentration and distribution of p53 are closely related with reactive oxygen species (ROS). The main objective of this experiment was to explore the role of p53 on embryonic development arrest caused by oxidative stress. Results showed that embryo arrest at two-four-cell stage was significantly increased in the presence of 50 μM H2O2 (39.01 ± 2.74 vs. 77.20 ± 5.34%, p < 0.05). Supplementation of N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) obviously reduced the ratio of development arrest (39.01 ± 2.74 vs. 71.18 ± 5.34%, p < 0.05), which was accompanied by an increase in ROS level, and H2O2 treatment sharply increased messenger RNA (mRNA) expression and protein levels of p53 and p53-ser15. Further increased transcription of GADD45a and p21, a downstream of p53, has an especially significant effect on the mRNA expression of GADD45a. However, expressions of cdc2 were reduced by H2O2. In addition, using Pifithrin-α (PFT-α), the suppresser of p53, the result showed that GADD45a and p21 were significantly downregulated, but the cell cycle gene cdc2 was significantly upregulated, while the protein level of p53 and p53-ser15 was significantly decreased. Taken together, these results demonstrate that ROS could activate p53 and regulate p53 target genes to influence early embryo development in in vitro culture.
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Wang Q, Hu C, Qian A, Liu T, Zhang H, Zhang Y, Xia Q. Enhanced oral bioavailability of quercetin by a new non‐aqueous self‐double‐emulsifying drug delivery system. EUR J LIPID SCI TECH 2016. [DOI: 10.1002/ejlt.201600167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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- Qiang Wang
- School of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringState Key Laboratory of BioelectronicsSoutheast UniversityNanjingP. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and TechnologySuzhouP. R. China
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- School of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringState Key Laboratory of BioelectronicsSoutheast UniversityNanjingP. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and TechnologySuzhouP. R. China
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- School of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringState Key Laboratory of BioelectronicsSoutheast UniversityNanjingP. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and TechnologySuzhouP. R. China
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- Department of PharmacyCollege of MedicineXi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'anP. R. China
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- School of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringState Key Laboratory of BioelectronicsSoutheast UniversityNanjingP. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and TechnologySuzhouP. R. China
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- School of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringState Key Laboratory of BioelectronicsSoutheast UniversityNanjingP. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and TechnologySuzhouP. R. China
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- School of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringState Key Laboratory of BioelectronicsSoutheast UniversityNanjingP. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and TechnologySuzhouP. R. China
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Kim KJ, Chun JL, Lee KB, Lee JH, Park KS, Han KW, Lee BM, Kim EY, Kim JM, Kim MK. Effect of acteoside on the re-localization and abnormal morphology of mitochondria in porcine oocytes during in vitro maturation. J Assist Reprod Genet 2016; 33:939-48. [PMID: 27189054 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-016-0729-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2016] [Accepted: 05/03/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of acteoside, an antioxidant, on in vitro maturation (IVM) of oocytes to improve early parthenogenetic embryonic developmental competence. METHODS Porcine immature oocytes (total 770) were cultured in IVM medium with acteoside at various concentrations, 0 (control), 10, 30, and 50 μM. Each group was assessed for maturation and subsequent development rates, reactive oxygen species (ROS) level (15 oocytes per group and four independent experiments performed), ultrastructure observation (15 oocytes per group), mitochondrial activity (30 oocytes per groups and three independent experiments performed), and expression patterns of apoptosis-related genes (100 expended parthenogenetic embryos per group and three independent experiment performed). Main outcome measures were the rates of IVM, blastocyst formation, ROS, mitochondria, and expression of apoptosis-related genes in oocytes treated with acteoside. RESULT(S) Addition of acteoside during IVM did not change the maturation efficiency of oocytes but improved the rate of blastocyst formation with significantly decreased ROS level. Moreover, in acteoside-treated oocytes, cytoplasmic maturation was improved with morphologically uniform distribution of mitochondria and lipid droplets in cytoplasm. Acteoside supplementation also increased the mRNA expression levels of antiapoptotic genes and reduced those of pro-apoptotic genes. CONCLUSION(S) Acteoside supplementation in IVM medium improves the oocyte quality and subsequent development of pre-implantation embryos that would eventually contribute to produce embryos with high embryonic development competence.
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- Keun Jung Kim
- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Life Science, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, 305-764, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Life Science, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, 305-764, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biology Education, College of Education, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 500-757, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Life Science, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, 305-764, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Life Science, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, 305-764, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Life Science, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, 305-764, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Life Science, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, 305-764, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Life Science, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, 305-764, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, 301-747, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Life Science, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, 305-764, Republic of Korea.
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Kang JT, Moon JH, Choi JY, Park SJ, Kim SJ, Saadeldin IM, Lee BC. Effect of Antioxidant Flavonoids (Quercetin and Taxifolin) on In vitro Maturation of Porcine Oocytes. ASIAN-AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES 2016; 29:352-8. [PMID: 26950865 PMCID: PMC4811785 DOI: 10.5713/ajas.15.0341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2015] [Revised: 07/04/2015] [Accepted: 07/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Quercetin (QT) and taxifolin (TF) are structurally similar plant-derived flavonoids that have antioxidant properties and act as free radical scavengers. The objective of this study was to investigate effects of QT and TF on nuclear maturation of porcine oocytes. Effects of TF at 0, 1, 10, and 50 μg/mL on oocyte nuclear maturation (polar body extrusion) were investigated. After incubation for 44 h, there were no significant differences between the treatment and control groups except in the 50 μg/mL group which was significantly lower (59.2%, p<0.05) than the other groups (control: >80%). After parthenogenetic activation, further in vitro development of QT- or TF-treated vs control oocytes was investigated. A significantly higher proportion of QT-treated (1 μg/mL) oocytes developed into blastocysts compared to controls (24.3% vs 16.8%, respectively); however, cleavage rate and blastocyst cell number were not affected. The TF-treated group was not significantly different from controls. Levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and intracellular glutathione (GSH) in oocytes and embryos in a culture medium supplemented with QT or TF were measured. Both treatment groups had significantly lower (p<0.05) levels of ROS than controls, however GSH levels were different only in QT-treated oocytes. We conclude that exogenous flavonoids such as QT and TF reduce ROS levels in oocytes. Although at high concentration (50 μg/mL) both QT and TF appear to be toxic to oocytes.
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- Jung-Taek Kang
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, 44519, Egypt
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Sá NAR, Araújo VR, Correia HHV, Ferreira ACA, Guerreiro DD, Sampaio AM, Escobar E, Santos FW, Moura AA, Lôbo CH, Ceccatto VM, Campello CC, Rodrigues APR, Leal-Cardoso JH, Figueiredo JR. Anethole improves the in vitro development of isolated caprine secondary follicles. Theriogenology 2015; 89:226-234. [PMID: 28043356 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2015.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2015] [Revised: 12/18/2015] [Accepted: 12/18/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of three concentrations of anethole (30, 300, and 2000 μg/mL) on survival, antrum formation, follicular diameter, and oocyte maturation in the caprine species. The study also evaluated the effects of anethole on transcripts of ICAM-1, CAV-1, TIMP-2, and PAI-1 genes and levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in isolated goat preantral ovarian follicles before and after in vitro culture for 18 days. Preantral follicles were isolated from goat ovaries and individually cultured in alpha minimum essential medium modified (α-MEM+), defined as the control treatment, α-MEM+ supplemented with ascorbic acid at a concentration of 100 μg/mL (AA), or α-MEM+ supplemented with three different concentrations of anethole (30, 300, 2000 μg/mL) for a period of 18 days. Treatments were named as α-MEM+, AA, AN30, AN300, and AN2000, respectively. After culture, the follicles were opened, the cumulus oocytes complex (COCs) were removed and matured in vitro. The walls of the follicles were used for the quantitation of mRNA by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. Finally, the medium collected at the end of culture was used for the measurements of ROS. After 18 days of culture, the AA treatment showed the percentage of intact follicles and follicular diameter significantly higher compared with the other treatments. However, daily growth rate, antrum formation, and also oocyte diameter were similar among the treatments. In addition, compared with AA, the rate of oocytes for in vitro maturation (diameter ≥ 110 μm) and the meiosis resumption rate were significantly higher in the treatments AN30 and AN2000, respectively. When assessing gene related to remodeling of the basement membrane, significant differences in mRNA levels for ICAM-1, CAV-1, TIMP-2, and PAI-1 were observed in comparison with Day 0, i.e., in the noncultured control. In addition, the ROS from Day 12, all treatments with the addition of anethole have significantly lower values of ROS than α-MEM+ and AA. In conclusion, the addition of anethole to the in vitro culture medium was able to improve the development of goat preantral follicles by reducing concentrations of ROS and increasing the percentage of oocytes able to resume meiosis.
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- N A R Sá
- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Reproduction Biotechnology, Campus Uruguayana, Federal University of Pampa, Uruguaiana, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Reproduction Biotechnology, Campus Uruguayana, Federal University of Pampa, Uruguaiana, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Zootecnia, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Electrophysiology, Superior Institute of Biomedical Sciences, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Electrophysiology, Superior Institute of Biomedical Sciences, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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Filatov MA, Khramova YV, Semenova ML. In Vitro Mouse Ovarian Follicle Growth and Maturation in Alginate Hydrogel: Current State of the Art. Acta Naturae 2015; 7:48-56. [PMID: 26085944 PMCID: PMC4463412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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This review describes the main factors affecting the in vitro development of mouse ovarian follicles under conditions of three-dimensional alginate hydrogel system. The factors discussed include concentration of alginate hydrogel, presence of additives (collagen, fibrin) influencing substrate rigidity; culture conditions; composition of culture media; substances that act like antioxidants (salts of ascorbic acid, glutathione) and contribute to the improvement of lipid metabolism (L-carnitine), hormones and growth factors. The methods for follicle group cultivation in alginate hydrogel and cocultivation of different cell populations with follicles encapsulated in alginate hydrogel are covered in the present article.
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- M. A. Filatov
- Faculty of Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Leninskie Gory, 1, bld. 12, Moscow, 119991, Russia
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- Faculty of Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Leninskie Gory, 1, bld. 12, Moscow, 119991, Russia
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- Faculty of Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Leninskie Gory, 1, bld. 12, Moscow, 119991, Russia
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Yeon JY, Min SH, Park HJ, Kim JW, Lee YH, Park SY, Jeong PS, Park H, Lee DS, Kim SU, Chang KT, Koo DB. Mdivi-1, mitochondrial fission inhibitor, impairs developmental competence and mitochondrial function of embryos and cells in pigs. J Reprod Dev 2014; 61:81-9. [PMID: 25501014 PMCID: PMC4410306 DOI: 10.1262/jrd.2014-070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Mitochondria are highly dynamic organelles that undergo constant fusion/fission as well as activities orchestrated by large dynamin-related GTPases. These dynamic mitochondrial processes influence mitochondrial morphology, size and function. Therefore, this study was conducted to evaluate the effects of mitochondrial fission inhibitor, mdivi-1, on developmental competence and mitochondrial function of porcine embryos and primary cells. Presumptive porcine embryos were cultured in PZM-3 medium supplemented with mdivi-1 (0, 10 and 50 μM) for 6 days. Porcine fibroblast cells were cultured in growth medium with mdivi-1 (0 and 50 μM) for 2 days. Our results showed that the rate of blastocyst production and cell growth in the mdivi-1 (50 μM) treated group was lower than that of the control group (P < 0.05). Moreover, loss of mitochondrial membrane potential in the mdivi-1 (50 μM) treated group was increased relative to the control group (P < 0.05). Subsequent evaluation
revealed that the intracellular levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the apoptotic index were increased by mdivi-1 (50 μM) treatment (P < 0.05). Finally, the expression of mitochondrial fission-related protein (Drp 1) was lower in the embryos and cells in the mdivi-1-treated group than the control group. Taken together, these results indicate that mdivi-1 treatment may inhibit developmental competence and mitochondrial function in porcine embryos and primary cells.
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- Ji-Yeong Yeon
- Department of Biotechnology, College of Engineering, Daegu University, Gyeongbuk 712-714, Republic of Korea
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Nicotine detoxification of rutin, quercitrin, and chlorogenic acid isolated from Houttuynia cordata by reducing reactive oxygen species and inducing conversion from nicotine to cotinine. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.1007/s13765-014-4182-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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