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Bae JW, Hwang JM, Lee WJ, Kim DH, Yi JK, Ha JJ, Oh DY, Kwon WS. Application of sperm motion kinematics and motility-related proteins for prediction of male fertility. Theriogenology 2024; 218:223-230. [PMID: 38359560 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2024.02.007] [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: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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The selection of superior sires is paramount for enhancing the efficiency of animal production in the livestock industry. However, semen quality assessment still relies on conventional semen analysis techniques in both animals and humans. Despite extensive efforts to develop various biomarkers for more accurate and precise predictions of male fertility potential, more effective physiological indicators and advance potential biomarkers are needed. Herein, we aimed to develop new potential biomarkers related to sperm motion kinematics for male fertility prediction. We first evaluated sperm motion kinematic parameters and expression levels of sperm motility-related proteins of 30 Duroc boars. We then explored the correlation between litter size, sperm motion kinematics parameters, and sperm motility-related proteins. Progressive sperm motility (%), rapid sperm motility (%), slow sperm motility (%), straight-line velocity (μm/s), linearity (%), beat cross frequency (Hz), mean angular displacement (degree), wobble (%) were correlated with litter size. Furthermore, the expression of axonemal dynein light intermediate polypeptide 1 (DNALI1) and radial spoke head protein 9 homolog (RSPH9) correlated with litter size. The overall accuracy exceeded 60% for predicting litter size using these sperm motion parameters and proteins. Notably, our study observed an increase in litter size after predicting litter size using these parameters and proteins. Thus, sperm motion kinematic parameters and protein expression, particularly of DNALI1 and RSPH9, could serve as new biomarkers for male fertility. These results may contribute to improved understanding of the mechanisms underlying sperm motility.
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- Jeong-Won Bae
- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Sangju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, 37224, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Sangju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, 37224, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Sangju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, 37224, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea
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- School of Animal Life Convergence Science, Hankyong National University, Anseong, 17579, Republic of Korea
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- Gyeongbuk Livestock Research Institute, Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, 36052, Republic of Korea
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- Gyeongbuk Livestock Research Institute, Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, 36052, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Sangju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, 37224, Republic of Korea; Research Center for Horse Industry, Kyungpook National University, Sangju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, 37224, Republic of Korea.
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Thongkham M, Saenjaiban A, Jantanasakulwong K, Pattanawong W, Arjin C, Hongsibsong S, Rachtanapun P, Sringarm K. New insights from poly-lactic acid and ionomer films coupled with recombinant antibodies for processing sexed-sorting bovine sperm. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 256:128425. [PMID: 38008136 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
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In this study, the efficacy of ionomers and poly-lactic acid (PLA) as an alternative solid material combined with scFv antibodies specific to bovine Y-sperm (Y-scFv) was studied to create a novel method of sexing technology. The coupling efficiency of Y-scFv to the surface of PLA, Na+ and Zn2+ ionomer film was between 2 and 8 mg/mL. Fourier transform infrared spectra confirm that Y-scFv was bound with a carboxylic acid group in each film. Therefore, Na+, Zn2+ ionomers and PLA films conjugated with 4 and 8 mg/mL Y-scFv showed the highest concentration of Y-sperm in the eluted fraction. Considering that the elute fraction was enriched Y-sperm fraction, it contained 67.70-77.94 % of the Y-sperm ratio related to the produced supernatant fraction, which contained up to 69.31-76.01 % enriched X-sperm. In addition, the sperm quality after the sexing process was analyzed by CASA and imaging flow cytometry, which showed that each polymer did not have a negative effect on sperm motility and acrosome integrity for X-sperm. The capacity of ionomer and PLA combined with Y-scFv are used for bovine sperm sexing.
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- Marninphan Thongkham
- Department of Animal and Aquatic Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Doctor of Philosophy Program in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (International Program/Interdisciplinary), Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; Cluster of Agro Bio-Circular-Green Industry, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
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- Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Maejo University, Chiang Mai 50290, Thailand
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- Department of Animal and Aquatic Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; Cluster of Valorization and Bio-Green Transformation for Translational Research Innovation of Raw Materials and Products, Chiang Mai University, 50200, Thailand
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- Cluster of Valorization and Bio-Green Transformation for Translational Research Innovation of Raw Materials and Products, Chiang Mai University, 50200, Thailand; School of Health Sciences Research, Research Institute for Health Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; Cluster of Agro Bio-Circular-Green Industry, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
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- Department of Animal and Aquatic Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; Cluster of Valorization and Bio-Green Transformation for Translational Research Innovation of Raw Materials and Products, Chiang Mai University, 50200, Thailand; Cluster of Agro Bio-Circular-Green Industry, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand.
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Ge L, Gao YQ, Han Z, Liu SJ, Wang XY, Zhang XJ, Tang RH, Zhang RF, Sun D, Feng B, Zhang DJ, Liang CG. Administration of olaquindox impairs spermatogenesis and sperm quality by increasing oxidative stress and early apoptosis in mice. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2022; 234:113396. [PMID: 35278996 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.113396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2021] [Revised: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Olaquindox (OLA), a potent antibacterial agent, has been widely used as a feed additive and growth promoter in animal husbandry. Our previous study has shown that OLA administration in female mice could markedly cause sub-fertility. Here we established the model in male mice to investigate the toxic effects of OLA on mammalian spermatozoa quality and fetal development. After continuous 45 days of OLA gavage, the dosage of 60 mg/kg/day (high dose) significantly affected body weight, organ weights and coefficients, and the morphology of the testis seminiferous tubule in male mice. Dosage of 60 mg/kg/day also reduced sperm count, motility, and viability. OLA at both low-dose (5 mg/kg/day) and high-dose induced peroxidation, early apoptosis, and abnormal mitochondrial membrane potential in sperm. Significantly, high-dose OLA impaired in vitro fertilized embryo development, indicated by the decreased percentages of 2-cell and blastocyst formation. Surprisingly, the natural fertility of males was unaffected after OLA gavage, which was indicated by the comparable litter size after mating. However, paternal gavage of OLA significantly decreased the survival rate of the offspring from the age of 4 weeks. In sum, our study showed that OLA gavage in male mice damages sperm quality and offspring survival, illustrating the use of OLA as a feed additive should be strictly restricted.
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- Lei Ge
- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation & Breeding of Grassland Livestock, School of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation & Breeding of Grassland Livestock, School of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation & Breeding of Grassland Livestock, School of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation & Breeding of Grassland Livestock, School of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation & Breeding of Grassland Livestock, School of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation & Breeding of Grassland Livestock, School of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation & Breeding of Grassland Livestock, School of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation & Breeding of Grassland Livestock, School of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation & Breeding of Grassland Livestock, School of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, People's Republic of China
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- Reprobiotech Corp China LTD, Liaocheng city, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation & Breeding of Grassland Livestock, School of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation & Breeding of Grassland Livestock, School of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, People's Republic of China.
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Kondracki S, Górski K, Iwanina M. Impact of sperm concentration on sperm morphology of large white and landrace boars. Livest Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2020.104214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Individual and Combined In Vitro Effects of Deoxynivalenol and Zearalenone on Boar Semen. Toxins (Basel) 2020; 12:toxins12080495. [PMID: 32752294 PMCID: PMC7472223 DOI: 10.3390/toxins12080495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Revised: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Mycotoxins deoxynivalenol (DON) and zearalenone (ZEN) can negatively affect pig health. However, little is known about their effects on boar semen. We assessed the individual and combined effects of DON and ZEN on boar semen in vitro. In a pretrial, we determined the minimum dose (MiD) of each mycotoxin that induces a significant alteration of sperm progressive motility, as investigated using computer-assisted semen analysis (CASA). In the main trial, the individual and combined effects of each mycotoxin’s MiD on sperm motility and kinetics (CASA analysis), morphology (SpermBlue staining), viability (calcein-propidium iodide staining), membrane functional status (hypoosmotic swelling test), and chromatin integrity (acridine orange staining) were analyzed. Pretrial results suggested a MiD of 50.6 μM and 62.8 μM for DON and ZEN, respectively. In the main trial, DON and ZEN administered at MiD significantly affected CASA parameters (e.g., increase of immotile spermatozoa, reduction of progressive motile spermatozoa), decreased sperm viability, and affected sperm morphology (head abnormalities) and membrane functional status. DON and ZEN showed less than additive effects on most parameters tested and a synergistic effect on viability and on two CASA parameters. In conclusion, DON and ZEN showed individual and combined toxic effects on boar semen in vitro.
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Regulation of boar sperm functionality by the nitric oxide synthase/nitric oxide system. J Assist Reprod Genet 2019; 36:1721-1736. [PMID: 31325069 PMCID: PMC6707978 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-019-01526-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2019] [Accepted: 07/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Purpose Nitric oxide (NO) is a free radical synthesized mainly by nitric oxide synthases (NOSs). NO regulates many aspects in sperm physiology in different species. However, in vitro studies investigating NOS distribution, and how NO influences sperm capacitation and fertilization (IVF) in porcine, have been lacking. Therefore, our study aimed to clarify these aspects. Methods Two main experiments were conducted: (i) boar spermatozoa were capacitated in the presence/absence of S-nitrosoglutathione (GSNO), a NO donor, and two NOS inhibitors, NG-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester hydrochloride (L-NAME) and aminoguanidine hemisulfate salt (AG), and (ii) IVF was performed in the presence or not of these supplements, but neither the oocytes nor the sperm were previously incubated in the supplemented media. Results Our results suggest that NOS distribution could be connected to pathways which lead to capacitation. Treatments showed significant differences after 30 min of incubation, compared to time zero in almost all motility parameters (P < 0.05). When NOSs were inhibited, three protein kinase A (PKA) substrates (~ 75, ~ 55, and ~50 kDa) showed lower phosphorylation levels between treatments (P < 0.05). No differences were observed in total tyrosine phosphorylation levels evaluated by Western blotting nor in situ. The percentage of acrosome-reacted sperm and phosphatidylserine translocation was significantly lower with L-NAME. Both inhibitors reduced sperm intracellular calcium concentration and IVF parameters, but L-NAME impaired sperm ability to penetrate denuded oocytes. Conclusions These findings point out to the importance of both sperm and cumulus-oocyte-derived NO in the IVF outcome in porcine. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1007/s10815-019-01526-6) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Durfey CL, Swistek SE, Liao SF, Crenshaw MA, Clemente HJ, Thirumalai RVKG, Steadman CS, Ryan PL, Willard ST, Feugang JM. Nanotechnology-based approach for safer enrichment of semen with best spermatozoa. J Anim Sci Biotechnol 2019; 10:14. [PMID: 30774950 PMCID: PMC6368687 DOI: 10.1186/s40104-018-0307-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2018] [Accepted: 12/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Advances in nanotechnology have permitted molecular-based targeting of cells through safe and biocompatible magnetic nanoparticles (MNP). Their use to detect and remove damaged spermatozoa from semen doses could be of great interest. Here, MNP were synthesized and tested for their ability to target apoptotic (annexin V) and acrosome-reacted (lectin) boar spermatozoa, for high-throughout retrieval in a magnetic field (nanoselection). The potential impacts of nanoselection on sperm functions and performance of offspring sired by sperm subjected to nanoselection were determined. Fresh harvested and extended boar semen was mixed with various amounts (0, 87.5, and 175 μg) of MNP-conjugates (Annexin V-MNP or Lectin-MNP) and incubated (10 to 15 min) for 37 °C in Exp. 1. In Exp. 2, extended semen was mixed with optimal concentrations of MNP-conjugates and incubated (0, 30, 90, or 120 min). In Exp. 3, the synergistic effects of both MNP-conjugates (87.5 μg - 30 min) on spermatozoa was evaluated, followed by sperm fertility assessments through pregnancy of inseminated gilts and performance of neonatal offspring. Sperm motion, viability, and morphology characteristics were evaluated in all experiments. RESULTS Transmission electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, and hyperspectral imaging techniques were used to confirm attachment of MNP-conjugates to damaged spermatozoa. The motility of nanoselected spermatozoa was improved (P < 0.05). The viability of boar sperm, as assessed by the abundance of reactive oxygen species and the integrity of the acrosome, plasma membrane, and mitochondrial membrane was not different between nanoselected and control spermatozoa. The fertility of gilts inseminated with control or nanoselected spermatozoa, as well as growth and health of their offspring were not different between (P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The findings revealed the benefit of magnetic nanoselection for high-throughput targeting of damaged sperm, for removal and rapid and effortless enrichment of semen doses with highly motile, viable, and fertile spermatozoa. Therefore, magnetic nanoselection for removal of abnormal spermatozoa from semen is a promising tool for improving fertility of males, particularly during periods, such as heat stress during the summer months.
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- Casey L. Durfey
- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS USA
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS USA
- Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology and Plant Pathology, Mississippi State, MS USA
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS USA
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS USA
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- Institute of Imaging and Analytic Technology (I2AT), Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS USA
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS USA
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS USA
- Department of Pathobiology and Population Medicine Biochemistry, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS USA
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS USA
- Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology and Plant Pathology, Mississippi State, MS USA
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS USA
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Elmi A, Banchelli F, Barone F, Fantinati P, Ventrella D, Forni M, Bacci ML. Semen evaluation and in vivo fertility in a Northern Italian pig farm: Can advanced statistical approaches compensate for low sample size? An observational study. Anim Reprod Sci 2018; 192:61-68. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2018.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2017] [Revised: 02/11/2018] [Accepted: 02/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Feugang JM. Novel agents for sperm purification, sorting, and imaging. Mol Reprod Dev 2017; 84:832-841. [PMID: 28481043 DOI: 10.1002/mrd.22831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2016] [Accepted: 05/03/2017] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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The stringent selection of viable spermatozoa ensures the transmission of high-quality genetic material to the egg during fertilization. Sperm heterogeneity within or between ejaculates and between males obliges varied post-collection handling of semen to assure satisfactory fertility rates. The current techniques used to assess sperm generally detect non-viable and non-fertilizing gametes in the ejaculate, but do not permit the investigation of semen for improved fertility outcomes. Advances in technology, however, have spurred the search for new approaches to enrich semen with high-quality spermatozoa and to track intra-uterine sperm migration. This review highlights the current and future methodologies used for sperm labeling, selection, tracking, and imaging, with specific emphasis on the recent influence of nanotechnology.
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- Jean M Feugang
- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, Mississippi
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