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Zhang Y, Chen Z, Wang Y, Dong H, Sun J, Li J, Mao X. Molecular modelling studies reveal cryoprotective mechanism of L-Proline during the frozen storage of shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei). Food Chem 2024; 441:138259. [PMID: 38185047 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.138259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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This study aimed to investigate the cryoprotective properties of proline (1% and 3% (w/v)) on shrimp. The cryoprotective mechanism was studied using physico-chemical experiments and molecular simulations. Proline had a notable positive impact on the thawing loss and texture of shrimp in comparison to the control. The denaturation of myosin in frozen shrimp was delayed by proline. Microscopy analysis demonstrated that proline effectively lowered the harm caused by ice crystals to shrimp muscle. Molecular simulations indicated that proline potentially exerted a cryoprotective effect primarily through the "water substitution" and "glassy state" hypotheses. Proline formed hydrogen bonds with myosin to replace the water molecules around myosin. Additionally, proline interacted with water molecules to form a glassy state, impeding the growth of ice crystals. Consequently, the stability of shrimp myosin was enhanced during freezing. In conclusion, proline demonstrated promise as an efficacious cryoprotectant for aquatic products.
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- Yejun Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266404, PR China; Qingdao Key Laboratory of Food Biotechnology, Qingdao 266404, PR China; Key Laboratory of Biological Processing of Aquatic Products, China National Light Industry, Qingdao 266404, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266404, PR China; Qingdao Key Laboratory of Food Biotechnology, Qingdao 266404, PR China; Key Laboratory of Biological Processing of Aquatic Products, China National Light Industry, Qingdao 266404, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266404, PR China; Qingdao Key Laboratory of Food Biotechnology, Qingdao 266404, PR China; Key Laboratory of Biological Processing of Aquatic Products, China National Light Industry, Qingdao 266404, PR China
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- Shandong Meijia Group Co. Ltd., Rizhao 276800, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266404, PR China; Qingdao Key Laboratory of Food Biotechnology, Qingdao 266404, PR China; Key Laboratory of Biological Processing of Aquatic Products, China National Light Industry, Qingdao 266404, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266404, PR China; Qingdao Key Laboratory of Food Biotechnology, Qingdao 266404, PR China; Key Laboratory of Biological Processing of Aquatic Products, China National Light Industry, Qingdao 266404, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266404, PR China; Laboratory for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts of Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266237, PR China; Qingdao Key Laboratory of Food Biotechnology, Qingdao 266404, PR China; Key Laboratory of Biological Processing of Aquatic Products, China National Light Industry, Qingdao 266404, PR China
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Arora S, Dash SK, Dhawan D, Sahoo PK, Jindal A, Gugulothu D. Freeze-drying revolution: unleashing the potential of lyophilization in advancing drug delivery systems. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2024; 14:1111-1153. [PMID: 37985541 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-023-01477-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Lyophilization also known as freeze-drying is a technique that has been employed to enhance the long-term durability of nanoparticles (NPs) that are utilized for drug delivery applications. This method is used to prevent their instability in suspension. However, this dehydration process can cause stress to the NPs, which can be alleviated by the incorporation of excipients like cryoprotectants and lyoprotectants. Nevertheless, the freeze-drying of NPs is often based on empirical principles without considering the physical-chemical properties of the formulations and the engineering principles of freeze-drying. For this reason, it is crucial to optimize the formulations and the freeze-drying cycle to obtain a good lyophilizate and ensure the preservation of NPs stability. Moreover, proper characterization of the lyophilizate and NPs is of utmost importance in achieving these goals. This review aims to update the recent advancements, including innovative formulations and novel approaches, contributing to the progress in this field, to obtain the maximum stability of formulations. Additionally, we critically analyze the limitations of lyophilization and discuss potential future directions. It addresses the challenges faced by researchers and suggests avenues for further research to overcome these limitations. In conclusion, this review is a valuable contribution to the understanding of the parameters involved in the freeze-drying of NPs. It will definitely aid future studies in obtaining lyophilized NPs with good quality and enhanced drug delivery and therapeutic benefits.
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- Sanchit Arora
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (DIPSAR), Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), New Delhi, 110017, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS PILANI), Pilani, Rajasthan, 333031, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (DIPSAR), Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), New Delhi, 110017, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (DIPSAR), Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), New Delhi, 110017, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS PILANI), Pilani, Rajasthan, 333031, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (DIPSAR), Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), New Delhi, 110017, India.
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Sung ZY, Liao YQ, Hou JH, Lai HH, Weng SM, Jao HW, Lu BJ, Chen CH. Advancements in fertility preservation strategies for pediatric male cancer patients: a review of cryopreservation and transplantation of immature testicular tissue. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2024; 22:47. [PMID: 38637872 PMCID: PMC11025181 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-024-01219-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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Recently, there has been increasing emphasis on the gonadotoxic effects of cancer therapy in prepubertal boys. As advances in oncology treatments continue to enhance survival rates for prepubertal boys, the need for preserving their functional testicular tissue for future reproduction becomes increasingly vital. Therefore, we explore cutting-edge strategies in fertility preservation, focusing on the cryopreservation and transplantation of immature testicular tissue as a promising avenue. The evolution of cryopreservation techniques, from controlled slow freezing to more recent advancements in vitrification, with an assessment of their strengths and limitations was exhibited. Detailed analysis of cryoprotectants, exposure times, and protocols underscores their impact on immature testicular tissue viability. In transplantation strategy, studies have revealed that the scrotal site may be the preferred location for immature testicular tissue grafting in both autotransplantation and xenotransplantation scenarios. Moreover, the use of biomaterial scaffolds during graft transplantation has shown promise in enhancing graft survival and stimulating spermatogenesis in immature testicular tissue over time. This comprehensive review provides a holistic approach to optimize the preservation strategy of human immature testicular tissue in the future.
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- Zih-Yi Sung
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Graduate Institute of Medical Science, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
- Division of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Division of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Division of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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- Division of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
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de Vasconcelos Medeiros GKV, Martins ACS, Vasconcelos MG, Garcia EF, Rodrigues NPA, de Albuquerque TMR, Viera VB, da Conceição ML, de Souza EL, de Oliveira MEG. Cereus jamacaru DC. (mandacaru) fruit as a source of lactic acid bacteria with in vitro probiotic-related characteristics and its protective effects on Pediococcus pentosaceus during lyophilization and refrigeration storage. Int J Food Microbiol 2024; 417:110695. [PMID: 38636163 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2024.110695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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This study isolated and identified autochthonous lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from mandacaru fruit and evaluated their potential probiotic and technological aptitudes in vitro, as well as the protective effects of freeze-dried mandacaru fruit on the most promising LAB isolate during lyophilization and refrigeration storage. Initially, 212 colonies were isolated from mandacaru fruit, and 34 were preliminarily identified as LAB. Thirteen isolates identified by 16S-rRNA sequencing as Pediococcus pentosaceus were negative for DNase, gelatinase, hemolytic, and biogenic amine production. The selected isolates showed proteolytic activity, diacetyl and exopolysaccharide production, and good tolerance to different NaCl concentrations while having low cellular hydrophobicity and antagonistic activity against pathogens. The survival of isolates sharply decreased after 3 h of exposure to pH 2 and had a good tolerance to 1 % bile salt. A principal component analysis selected P. pentosaceus 57 as the most promising isolate based on the examined technological and probiotic-related physiological properties. This isolate was lyophilized with mandacaru fruit and stored under refrigeration for 90 days. P. pentosaceus 57 lyophilized with mandacaru fruit had high viable cell counts (9.69 ± 0.03 log CFU/mL) and >50 % of physiologically active cells at 90 days of refrigeration storage. The results indicate that mandacaru fruit is a source of P. pentosaceus with aptitudes to be explored as potential probiotic and technological characteristics of interest for the food industry, besides being a good candidate for use in lyophilization processes and refrigeration storage of LAB due to its cryoprotective effects.
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- Post-Graduate Program in Food Science and Technology, Department of Food Engineering, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58051-900, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bromatology, Department of Nutrition, Center of Health Sciences, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58051-900, Brazil
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- Department of Gastronomy, Center for Technology and Regional Development, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58058-600, Brazil
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- Department of Gastronomy, Center for Technology and Regional Development, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58058-600, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bromatology, Center of Education and Health, Federal University of Campina Grande, Cuité 58175-000, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Food Microbiology, Department of Nutrition, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58051-900, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Food Microbiology, Department of Nutrition, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58051-900, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Bromatology, Department of Nutrition, Center of Health Sciences, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58051-900, Brazil.
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Tornacı S, Erginer M, Gökalsın B, Aysan A, Çetin M, Sadauki M, Fındıklı N, Genç S, Sesal C, Toksoy Öner E. Investigating the cryoprotective efficacy of fructans in mammalian cell systems via a structure-functional perspective. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 328:121704. [PMID: 38220340 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Fructans have long been known with their role in protecting organisms against various stress factors due to their ability to induce controlled dehydration and support membrane stability. Considering the vital importance of such features in cryo-technologies, this study aimed to explore the cryoprotective efficacy of fructans in mammalian cell systems where structurally different fructan polymers were examined on in vitro cell models derived from organs such as the liver, frequently used in transplantation, osteoblast, and cord cells, commonly employed in cell banking, as well as human seminal fluids that are of vital importance in assisted reproductive technology. To gain insights into the fructan/membrane interplay, structural differences were linked to rheological properties as well as to lipid membrane interactions where both fluorescein leakage from unilamellar liposomes and membrane integrity of osteoblast cells were monitored. High survival rates obtained with human endothelial, osteoblast and liver cells for up to two months clearly showed that fructans could be considered as effective non-permeating cryoprotectants, especially for extended periods of cryopreservation. In trials with human seminal fluid, short chained levan in combination with human serum albumin and glycerol proved very effective in preserving semen samples across multiple patients without any morphological abnormalities.
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- Selay Tornacı
- IBSB-Industrial Biotechnology and Systems Biology Research Group, Department of Bioengineering, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Institute of Nanotechnology and Biotechnology, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University, Department of Biology, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Gebze Technical University, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Gebze Technical University, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- IBSB-Industrial Biotechnology and Systems Biology Research Group, Department of Bioengineering, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Beykent University, Istanbul, Turkey; Bahceci Health Group, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University, Department of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University, Department of Biology, Istanbul, Turkey
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- IBSB-Industrial Biotechnology and Systems Biology Research Group, Department of Bioengineering, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Idris N, Abduh MY, Noordin NM, Abol-Munafi AB, Koh ICC. Development of sperm cryopreservation protocol for patin buah, Pangasius nasutus. Cryobiology 2024; 115:104878. [PMID: 38431183 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2024.104878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Revised: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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The development of sperm cryopreservation for Pangasius nasutus is necessary in order to serve the growing demand of this species through artificial fertilization and the preservation of valuable strains of male broodstocks. In the present study, the basic protocol of sperm cryopreservation for P. nasutus was established by identifying the optimal conditions for optimum cryoprotectant, toxicity of cryoprotectants, extenders, freezing condition and dilution ratio. Methanol (MeOH) at 10% concentration had the best post-thaw motility (26.3 ± 0.9%) and curvilinear velocity (VCL) compared to dimethyl acetamide and dimethyl sulfoxide. MeOH was the least toxic cryoprotectant; sperm suspended in 5 and 10% MeOH maintained motility up to 50 min. No significant differences were detected between the three types of extenders tested (0.9% sodium chloride, Calcium-free Hanks' Balance salt solution and ringer solution). P. nasutus sperm had a narrow range of optimal cooling rate. Significantly higher post-thaw motility was identified when cooling at 9.23 °C min-1, obtained by freezing at height of 14 cm above liquid nitrogen vapor for 7 min, showing lower cooling rate is suitable for this species. However, when cooling below and above the optimal cooling rate, post-thaw motility dropped drastically. There were no significant differences among the dilution ratios investigated, indicating the volume of cryodiluent at all tested ratios (1:9, 1:19 and 1:49) was sufficient for the protection of cells during the cryopreservation process. The development of the protocol for cryopreserved P. nasutus sperm will assist artificial seed production and provide an important tool for genetic and breeding research.
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- Nurizzati Idris
- Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21300, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Fisheries and Food Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21300, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; Faculty of Fisheries and Food Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21300, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
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- Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21300, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; Faculty of Fisheries and Food Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia.
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Westbrook CE, Daly J, Bowen BW, Hagedorn M. Cryopreservation of the collector urchin embryo, Tripneustes gratilla. Cryobiology 2024; 115:104865. [PMID: 38367796 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2024.104865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
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The collector urchin, Tripneustes gratilla, is an ecologically important member of the grazing community of Hawai'i's coral reefs. Beyond its ability to maintain balance between native seaweeds and corals, T. gratilla has also been used as a food source and a biocontrol agent against alien invasive algae species. Due to overexploitation, habitat degradation, and other stressors, their populations face local extirpation. However, artificial reproductive techniques, such as cryopreservation, could provide more consistent seedstock throughout the year to supplement aquaculture efforts. Although the sperm and larvae of temperate urchins have been successfully cryopreserved, tropical urchins living on coral reefs have not. Here, we investigated the urchin embryos' tolerance to various cryoprotectants and cooling rates to develop a cryopreservation protocol for T. gratilla. We found that using 1 M Me2SO with a cooling rate of 9.7 °C/min on gastrula stage embryos produced the best results with survival rates of up to 85.5% and up to 50.8% maturation to the 4-arm echinopluteus stage, assessed three days after thawing. Continued research could see cryopreservation added to the repertoire of artificial reproductive techniques for T. gratilla, thereby assisting in the preservation of this ecologically important urchin, all while augmenting aquaculture efforts that contribute to coral reef restoration.
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- Charley E Westbrook
- Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology, University of Hawai'i, Kaneohe, HI, 96744, USA.
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- Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology, University of Hawai'i, Kaneohe, HI, 96744, USA; Center for Species Survival, Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, Smithsonian Institution, Front Royal, VA, 22630, USA
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- Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology, University of Hawai'i, Kaneohe, HI, 96744, USA
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- Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology, University of Hawai'i, Kaneohe, HI, 96744, USA; Center for Species Survival, Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, Smithsonian Institution, Front Royal, VA, 22630, USA
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Orhan F, Demirci A, Efe D, Aydın R, Bozarı S. Usage of ectoine as a cryoprotectant for cryopreservation of lactic acid bacteria. Folia Microbiol (Praha) 2024; 69:133-144. [PMID: 37917277 DOI: 10.1007/s12223-023-01098-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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Streptococcus thermophilus, the only Streptococcus species considered "Generally Recognized Safe", has been used widely in the food industry. This bacterium is one of the most valuable industrial lactic acid bacterial species. Due to the importance of this bacterium in industrial applications, it should be stored for a long time without losing its metabolic properties. The present study aimed to investigate the cryoprotectant effect of three compatible solutes (ectoine, trehalose, and sucrose) on bacterial cells stored at different temperatures (frozen at -80 °C or freeze-dried and subsequently stored at +4, -20, and -80 °C) for three months. The bacterial cells were tested for cell viability, bile salt tolerance, and lactic acid production before and after processing. The highest cell viability, bile salt tolerance, and lactic acid production were obtained with ectoine and under frozen (storage at -80 °C) conditions. In freeze-dried and subsequently stored at various temperatures, the best preservation was obtained at -80 °C, followed by -20 °C and +4 °C. Moreover, when ectoine's preservation potential was compared to other cryoprotectants, ectoine showed the highest preservation, followed by trehalose and sucrose. Although ectoine has a variety of qualities that have been proven, in the current work, we have shown for the first time that ectoine has cryoprotectant potential in yogurt starter cultures (S. thermophilus).
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- Furkan Orhan
- Art and Science Faculty, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Agri Ibrahim Cecen University, Agri, 4100, Türkiye.
- Central Research and Application Laboratory, Agri Ibrahim Cecen University, Agri, 4100, Türkiye.
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- Central Research and Application Laboratory, Agri Ibrahim Cecen University, Agri, 4100, Türkiye
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- Department of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Giresun University, Giresun, Türkiye
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- Engineering Faculty, Basic Sciences Department, Samsun University, Samsun, 55420, Türkiye
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Mus Alparslan University, Mus, 49250, Türkiye
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Narasimhan S. Determining Protein Structures Using X-Ray Crystallography. Methods Mol Biol 2024; 2787:333-353. [PMID: 38656501 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-3778-4_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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X-ray crystallography is a robust and widely used technique that facilitates the three-dimensional structure determination of proteins at an atomic scale. This methodology entails the growth of protein crystals under controlled conditions followed by their exposure to X-ray beams and the subsequent analysis of the resulting diffraction patterns via computational tools to determine the three-dimensional architecture of the protein. However, achieving high-resolution structures through X-ray crystallography can be quite challenging due to complexities associated with protein purity, crystallization efficiency, and crystal quality.In this chapter, we provide a detailed overview of the gene to structure determination pipeline used in X-ray crystallography, a crucial tool for understanding protein structures. The chapter covers the steps in protein crystallization, along with the processes of data collection, processing, structure determination, and refinement. The most commonly faced challenges throughout this procedure are also addressed. Finally, the importance of standardized protocols for reproducibility and accuracy is emphasized, as they are crucial for advancing the understanding of protein structure and function.
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- Subhash Narasimhan
- Central European Institute of Technology (CEITEC), Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
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Qiu J, Matsukawa K, Edashige K. Equilibrium vitrification of oocytes using low concentrations of cryoprotectants. Cryobiology 2023; 113:104586. [PMID: 37722470 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2023.104586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023]
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In order to make dry ice transportation of vitrified embryos practical, a near-equilibrium vitrification was developed using a cryoprotectant solution (EDFS10/10a), by which mouse embryos at various stages were vitrified in a near-equilibrium environment. EDFS10/10a consisted of 10% (v/v) ethylene glycol, 10% (v/v) Me2SO, 0.4 M sucrose and 24% (w/v) Ficoll PM70. This method exhibited the benefits of slow freezing and vitrification, with a low risk of osmotic injury. In this study, we investigated whether mouse oocytes are vitrifiable with EDFS10/10a in a highly dehydrated/concentrated state, and whether they can remain fertilizable and developing into embryos after vitrification. When mature mouse oocytes were vitrified in liquid nitrogen and after 4-28 days of storage at -80 °C, high survival rates were observed (88-99%). Vitrified and warmed oocytes were subjected to partial zona dissection and in vitro fertilized. The rate of 2-cell stage was 80-82%. Blastocyst formation rate was 55-70% which was similar to that of embryos derived from fresh oocytes. After the 2-cell embryos were transferred to recipient mice, the implantation and offspring rates did not differ significantly from those of embryos derived from fresh oocytes, indicating that vitrified oocytes retained the developmental ability. Therefore, it is possible to vitrify mouse oocytes in a near-equilibrium state using EDFS10/10a and conveniently transported using dry ice.
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- Juan Qiu
- Reproductive Medicine Center, Longhua Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China; Laboratory of Animal Science, College of Agriculture, Kochi University, Nankoku, Kochi, Japan
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- Laboratory of Animal Science, College of Agriculture, Kochi University, Nankoku, Kochi, Japan
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- Laboratory of Animal Science, College of Agriculture, Kochi University, Nankoku, Kochi, Japan.
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Yang Z, Ye G, Yang D, Xie J, Huo Y. Observation on the ice crystal formation process of large yellow croaker (Pseudosciaena crocea) and the effect of multiple cryoprotectants pre-soaking treatments on frozen quality. Cryobiology 2023; 113:104580. [PMID: 37625476 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2023.104580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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By observing the formation behavior of ice crystals, the quality of food products under different freezing conditions can be intuitively judged. In this paper, large yellow croaker was taken as the research object, and a novel cryomicroscopic system was developed to directly observe the structure of ice crystals during the freezing process. The cryoprotective effects of 4% sucrose +4% sorbitol (SU + SO), 4% xylo-oligosaccharide (XO), 4% xylo-oligosaccharide + 0.3% tetrasodium pyrophosphate (XO + TSPP) and 0.2% antifreeze protein (AFP) at different freezing temperatures were investigated. And the evaluation indicators, such as cell deformation degree, equivalent diameters, roundness, elongation and fractal dimension were introduced to quantify the damage of ice crystals to muscle tissues and fibers. The results indicate that reducing the freezing temperature and adding cryoprotectants can improve the quality of large yellow croaker. AFP has the best cryoprotective effect, with a reduction in cell deformation degree of 54.78% and 67.83% compared to the Control group at -5 °C and -20 °C, respectively. SU + SO and XO have the equivalent antifreeze effect, which is slightly inferior to XO + TSPP. In addition, physical parameters of large yellow croaker samples were measured to verify the influence of ice crystal structure on product quality. Therefore, direct observation of the ice crystal formation process and evaluation of ice crystal structure can accurately reflect the quality of frozen products, which is of great significance for the development of refrigeration and preservation technology.
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- Zhikang Yang
- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, China; Shanghai Professional Technology Service Platform on Cold Chain Equipment Performance and Energy Saving Evaluation, China; National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center for Food Science and Engineering (Shanghai Ocean University), China
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- Shanghai Baofeng Machinery Manufacturing CO., LTD, Shanghai, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, China; Shanghai Professional Technology Service Platform on Cold Chain Equipment Performance and Energy Saving Evaluation, China; National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center for Food Science and Engineering (Shanghai Ocean University), China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, China; Shanghai Professional Technology Service Platform on Cold Chain Equipment Performance and Energy Saving Evaluation, China; Quality Supervision, Inspection and Testing Center for Cold Storage and Refrigeration Equipment, Ministry of Agriculture, Shanghai, China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, China; Shanghai Professional Technology Service Platform on Cold Chain Equipment Performance and Energy Saving Evaluation, China; National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center for Food Science and Engineering (Shanghai Ocean University), China
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Kwon HJ, Nguyen TH, Kim JS, Kang CH. The protective effect of L-theanine addition to a cryoprotectant on the storage viability of lactic acid bacteria. Int Microbiol 2023:10.1007/s10123-023-00444-z. [PMID: 38001399 DOI: 10.1007/s10123-023-00444-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) that metabolize sugars to obtain energy and produce a large amount of lactate through the process are well known for their benefits. However, they can be used on a large scale only when good storage stability is guaranteed. The vitality and stability of several LAB strains were effectively protected in this investigation by L-theanine at 1% of the appropriate concentration (Lactiplantibacillus plantarum MG5023, Enterococcus faecium MG5232, Lactococcus lactis MG4668, Streptococcus thermophilus MG5140, and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis MG741). The inclusion of L-theanine as a protective agent significantly enhanced the viability of all strains throughout the freeze-drying process compared to that of the non-coated probiotics. The efficacy of L-theanine in improving bacterial stability and survivability was evaluated using accelerated stability tests, gastrointestinal (GI) tract survivability tests, and adhesion assays with intestinal epithelial cells. The cell surface was covered with substances including L-theanine, according to morphological findings, providing efficient defense against a variety of external stresses. Therefore, by exerting anti-freezing and anti-thawing properties, the adoption of L-theanine as a new and efficient protective agent may improve the stability and viability of a variety of probiotics.
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- Hyuk-Ju Kwon
- MEDIOGEN, Co., Ltd., Bio Valley 1-Ro, Jecheon-si, 27159, Republic of Korea
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- MEDIOGEN, Co., Ltd., Bio Valley 1-Ro, Jecheon-si, 27159, Republic of Korea
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- MEDIOGEN, Co., Ltd., Bio Valley 1-Ro, Jecheon-si, 27159, Republic of Korea
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- MEDIOGEN, Co., Ltd., Bio Valley 1-Ro, Jecheon-si, 27159, Republic of Korea.
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Warner RM, Yang J, Drake A, Lee Y, Nemanic S, Scott D, Higgins AZ. Osmotic response during kidney perfusion with cryoprotectant in isotonic or hypotonic vehicle solution. PeerJ 2023; 11:e16323. [PMID: 38025736 PMCID: PMC10668850 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.16323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Organ cryopreservation would revolutionize transplantation by overcoming the shelf-life limitations of conventional organ storage. To prepare an organ for cryopreservation, it is first perfused with cryoprotectants (CPAs). These chemicals can enable vitrification during cooling, preventing ice damage. However, CPAs can also cause toxicity and osmotic damage. It is a major challenge to find the optimal balance between protecting the cells from ice and avoiding CPA-induced damage. In this study, we examined the organ perfusion process to shed light on phenomena relevant to cryopreservation protocol design, including changes in organ size and vascular resistance. In particular, we compared perfusion of kidneys (porcine and human) with CPA in either hypotonic or isotonic vehicle solution. Our results demonstrate that CPA perfusion causes kidney mass changes consistent with the shrink-swell response observed in cells. This response was observed when the kidneys were relatively fresh, but disappeared after prolonged warm and/or cold ischemia. Perfusion with CPA in a hypotonic vehicle solution led to a significant increase in vascular resistance, suggesting reduced capillary diameter due to cell swelling. This could be reversed by switching to perfusion with CPA in isotonic vehicle solution. Hypotonic vehicle solution did not cause notable osmotic damage, as evidenced by low levels of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) in the effluent, and it did not have a statistically significant effect on the delivery of CPA into the kidney, as assessed by computed tomography (CT). Overall, our results show that CPA vehicle solution tonicity affects organ size and vascular resistance, which may have important implications for cryopreservation protocol design.
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- Ross M. Warner
- School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, United States
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- School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, United States
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- School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, United States
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- School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, United States
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- Veterinary Radiology Consulting LLC, Lebanon, Oregon, United States
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- Department of Abdominal Transplantation, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, United States
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- School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, United States
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Lin HLH, Mermillod P, Grasseau I, Brillard JP, Gérard N, Reynaud K, Chen LR, Blesbois E, Carvalho AV. Is glycerol a good cryoprotectant for sperm cells? New exploration of its toxicity using avian model. Anim Reprod Sci 2023; 258:107330. [PMID: 37734123 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2023.107330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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Glycerol is a cryoprotectant used widely for the cryopreservation of animal sperm, but it is linked to a decrease in fertility. The mechanism underlying the negative effects of glycerol remains unclear. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to gain a better understanding by using the chicken model. First, we investigated the impact of increasing the concentration of glycerol during insemination on hen fertility. Our findings revealed that 2% glycerol resulted in partial infertility, while 6% glycerol led to complete infertility. Subsequently, we examined the ability of sperm to colonize sperm storage tubules (SST) during in vivo insemination and in vitro incubation. The sperm used in the experiment were stained with Hoechst and contained 0, 2, or 6% glycerol. Furthermore, we conducted perivitelline membrane lysis tests and investigated sperm motility, mitochondrial function, ATP concentration, membrane integrity, and apoptosis after 60 min of incubation with different glycerol concentrations (0%, 1%, 2%, 6%, and 11%) at two temperatures to simulate pre-freezing (4 °C) and post-insemination (41 °C) conditions. Whereas 2% glycerol significantly reduced 50% of sperm containing SST, 6% glycerol completely inhibited SST colonization in vivo. On the other hand, in vitro incubation of sperm with SST revealed no effect of 2% glycerol, and 6% glycerol showed only a 17% reduction in sperm-filled SST. Moreover, glycerol reduced sperm-egg penetration rates and also affected sperm motility, bioenergetic metabolism, and cell death at 4 °C. These effects were observed when the concentration of glycerol exceeded 6%. Furthermore, at 41 °C, glycerol caused even greater damage, particularly in terms of reducing sperm motility. These data altogether reveal important effects of glycerol on sperm biology, sperm migration, SST colonization, and oocyte penetration. This suggests that glycerol plays a role in reducing fertility and presents opportunities for improving sperm cryopreservation.
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- Hsiu-Lien Herbie Lin
- INRAE, CNRS, IFCE, Université de Tours, PRC, 37380 Nouzilly, France; Division of Physiology, LRI, COA, 71246 Tainan, Taiwan
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- INRAE, CNRS, IFCE, Université de Tours, PRC, 37380 Nouzilly, France
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- INRAE, CNRS, IFCE, Université de Tours, PRC, 37380 Nouzilly, France
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- INRAE, CNRS, IFCE, Université de Tours, PRC, 37380 Nouzilly, France
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- Division of Physiology, LRI, COA, 71246 Tainan, Taiwan
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Weng L. Cell Therapy Drug Product Development: Technical Considerations and Challenges. J Pharm Sci 2023; 112:2615-2620. [PMID: 37549846 DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2023.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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Cell therapy uses living cells as a drug to treat diseases. To develop a cell therapy drug product (DP), cryopreservation plays a central role in extending the shelf life of these living medicines by pausing their biological activities, especially preventing degradation, at a temperature as low as liquid nitrogen. This helps overcome the temporal and geographical gaps between centralized manufacturing and clinical administration, as well as allowing sufficient time for full release testing and flexibility in scheduling patients for administration. Cryopreservation determines or influences several key manufacturing, logistical, or clinical in-use processes, including formulation, filling, controlled rate freezing, cryogenic storage and transportation, thawing, and dose preparation. This article overviews the key technical aspects of cell therapy DP development and elucidates fundamental principles of cryobiology that should be considered when we design and optimize the relevant processes. This article also discusses the challenges that motivate continued innovation for cell therapy drug product development.
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- Lindong Weng
- Novo Nordisk Research Center Seattle, Inc., United States.
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Han Z, Rao JS, Ramesh S, Hergesell J, Namsrai BE, Etheridge ML, Finger EB, Bischof JC. Model-Guided Design and Optimization of CPA Perfusion Protocols for Whole Organ Cryopreservation. Ann Biomed Eng 2023; 51:2216-2228. [PMID: 37351756 PMCID: PMC10518287 DOI: 10.1007/s10439-023-03255-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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Vitrification could enable long-term organ preservation, but only after loading high-concentration, potentially toxic cryoprotective agents (CPAs) by perfusion. In this paper, we combine a two-compartment Krogh cylinder model with a toxicity cost function to theoretically optimize the loading of CPA (VMP) in rat kidneys as a model system. First, based on kidney perfusion experiments, we systematically derived the parameters for a CPA transport loading model, including the following: Vb = 86.0% (ra = 3.86 μm), Lp = 1.5 × 10-14 m3/(N·s), ω = 7.0 × 10-13 mol/(N·s), σ = 0.10. Next, we measured the toxicity cost function model parameters as α = 3.12 and β = 9.39 × 10-6. Combining these models, we developed an improved kidney-loading protocol predicted to achieve vitrification while minimizing toxicity. The optimized protocol resulted in shorter exposure (25 min or 18.5% less) than the gold standard kidney-loading protocol for VMP, which had been developed based on decades of empirical practice. After testing both protocols on rat kidneys, we found comparable physical and biological outcomes. While we did not dramatically reduce toxicity, we did reduce the time. As our approach is now validated, it can be used on other organs lacking defined toxicity data to reduce CPA exposure time and provide a rapid path toward developing CPA perfusion protocols for other organs and CPAs.
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- Zonghu Han
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
- Schulze Diabetes Institute, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Institute for Multiphase Processes (IMP), Leibniz University, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
- Institute for Engineering in Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
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Olver DJ, Heres P, Paredes E, Benson JD. Rational synthesis of total damage during cryoprotectant equilibration: modelling and experimental validation of osmomechanical, temperature, and cytotoxic damage in sea urchin ( Paracentrotus lividus) oocytes. PeerJ 2023; 11:e15539. [PMID: 37671360 PMCID: PMC10476611 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.15539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Sea urchins (e.g., Paracentrotus lividus) are important for both aquaculture and as model species. Despite their importance, biobanking of urchin oocytes by cryopreservation is currently not possible. Optimized cryoprotectant loading may enable novel vitrification methods and thus successful cryopreservation of oocytes. One method for determining an optimized loading protocol uses membrane characteristics and models of damage, namely osmomechanical damage, temperature damage (e.g., chill injury) and cytotoxicity. Here we present and experimentally evaluate existing and novel models of these damage modalities as a function of time and temperature. In osmomechanical damage experiments, oocytes were exposed for 2 to 30 minutes in hypertonic NaCl or sucrose supplemented seawater or in hypotonic diluted seawater. In temperature damage experiments, oocytes were exposed to 1.7 °C, 10 °C, or 20 °C for 2 to 90 minutes. Cytotoxicity was investigated by exposing oocytes to solutions of Me2SO for 2 to 30 minutes. We identified a time-dependent osmotic damage model, a temperature-dependent damage model, and a temperature and time-dependent cytotoxicity model. We combined these models to estimate total damage during a cryoprotectant loading protocol and determined the optimal loading protocol for any given goal intracellular cryoprotectant concentration. Given our fitted models, we find sea urchin oocytes can only be loaded to 13% Me2SO v/v with about 50% survival. This synthesis of multiple damage modalities is the first of its kind and enables a novel approach to modelling cryoprotectant equilibration survival for cells in general.
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- Dominic J. Olver
- Department of Biology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Departamento de Ecología y Biología Animal, ECOCOST Lab, Centro de Investigación Mariña, Universidade de Vigo, Vigo, Spain
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- Departamento de Ecología y Biología Animal, ECOCOST Lab, Centro de Investigación Mariña, Universidade de Vigo, Vigo, Spain
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- Department of Biology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Forcier RJ, Heussner RT, Newsom L, Giers MB, Al Rawashdeh W, Buchanan KA, Woods EJ, Johnstone BH, Higgins AZ. Accelerating cryoprotectant delivery using vacuum infiltration. Cryobiology 2023; 112:104558. [PMID: 37451668 PMCID: PMC10530370 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2023.104558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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The ability to cryopreserve bone marrow within the vertebral body (VB) would offer significant clinical and research benefits. However, cryopreservation of large structures, such as VBs, is challenging due to mass transport limitations that prevent the effective delivery of cryoprotectants into the tissue. To overcome this challenge, we examined the potential of vacuum infiltration, along with carbonation, to increase the penetration of cryoprotectants. In particular, we hypothesized that initial exposure to high-pressure carbon dioxide gas would introduce bubbles into the tissue and that subsequent vacuum cycling would cause expansion and contraction of the bubbles, thus enhancing the transport of cryoprotectant into the tissue. Experiments were carried out using colored dye and agarose gel as a model revealing that carbonation and vacuum cycling result in a 14% increase in dye penetration compared to the atmospheric controls. Experiments were also carried out by exposing VBs isolated from human vertebrae to 40% (v/v) DMSO solution. CT imaging showed the presence of gas bubbles within the tissue pores for carbonated VBs as well as control VBs. Vacuum cycling reduced the bubble volume by more than 50%, most likely resulting in replacement of this volume with DMSO solution. However, we were unable to detect a statistically significant increase in DMSO concentration within the VBs using CT imaging. This research suggests that there may be a modest benefit to carbonation and vacuum cycling for introduction of cryoprotectants into larger structures, like VBs.
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- Ryan J Forcier
- School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA
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- School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA
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- School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA
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- School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA.
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Nemcova M, Seidlova V, Zukal J, Dundarova H, Bednarikova S, Pikula J. Bat-derived cells use glucose as a cryoprotectant. J Therm Biol 2023; 115:103652. [PMID: 37451039 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2023.103652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Evolution of heterothermy in environments with variable temperatures has allowed bats to survive food scarcity during seasonal climatic extremes by using torpor as a hibernation strategy. The controlled reduction of body temperature and metabolism through complex behavioural and physiological adaptations at organismal, organ, cellular and molecular levels includes the ability of tissues and cells to adapt to temperature alterations. Based on the prediction that cells of different tissues cultured in vitro would differ in their ability to withstand freezing and thawing of the medium, we determined the survival rate of bat-derived cells following exposure to -20 °C for 24 h in media with no cryoprotective agents or medium supplemented by glucose in concentration range 0-3333 mM. Cell survival rates were determined in relation to availability of glucose in the medium, organ origin, cell concentration and bat species. In general, increased glucose helped cells survive at sub-zero temperatures, though concentrations up to 80-fold higher than those found in chiropterans were needed. However, cells in glucose-free phosphate buffered saline also survived, suggesting that other mechanisms may be contributing to cell survival at low temperatures. Highest in vitro viability was observed in nervus olfactorius-derived cell cultures, with high survival rates and rapid re-growth under optimal conditions after exposure to -20 °C. Kidney cells from different bat species showed comparable overall survival rate patterns, though smaller chiropteran species appeared to utilise lower glucose levels as a cryoprotectant than larger species. Our in vitro data provide evidence that cells of heterothermic bats can survive sub-zero temperatures and that higher glucose levels in important tissues significantly improve hibernation survival at extremely low temperatures.
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- Monika Nemcova
- Department of Ecology and Diseases of Zoo Animals, Game, Fish and Bees, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Palackého tř. 1946/1, 612 42 Brno, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Ecology and Diseases of Zoo Animals, Game, Fish and Bees, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Palackého tř. 1946/1, 612 42 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Vertebrate Biology, Czech Academy of Sciences, Květná 8, 603 65 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1 Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd., 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Ecology and Diseases of Zoo Animals, Game, Fish and Bees, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Palackého tř. 1946/1, 612 42 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Ecology and Diseases of Zoo Animals, Game, Fish and Bees, University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Palackého tř. 1946/1, 612 42 Brno, Czech Republic
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Wang C, Rao J, Li X, He D, Zhang T, Xu J, Chen X, Wang L, Yuan Y, Zhu X. Chickpea protein hydrolysate as a novel plant-based cryoprotectant in frozen surimi: Insights into protein structure integrity and gelling behaviors. Food Res Int 2023; 169:112871. [PMID: 37254320 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.112871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Chickpea protein (CP) and its enzymatic hydrolysates are one of the most widely consumed pulse ingredients manifesting versatile applications in food industry, such as binders, emulsifiers, and meat protein substitutes. Other than those well-known functionalities, however, the use of CP as a cryoprotectant remained unexplored. In this study, we prepared the chickpea protein hydrolysate (CPH) and investigated its cryoprotective effects to frozen surimi in terms of the protein structure integrity and gelling behaviors. Results indicated that CPH could inhibit myofibrillar protein (MP) denaturation and oxidation during the freeze-thaw cycling, as evidenced by their increased solubility, Ca2+-ATPase activity, sulfhydryl concentration, and declined content of disulfide bonds, carbonyl concentration and surface hydrophobicity. Freezing-induced changes on MP secondary structures were also retarded. Moreover, gels prepared from CPH-protected frozen surimi demonstrated more stabilized microstructure, uniform water distribution, enhanced elasticity, gel strength and water holding capacity. The CPH alone, at a reducing addition content of 4% (w/w), exhibited comparable cryoprotective performance to that of the commercial formulation (4% sucrose and 4% sorbitol). Therefore, this study provides scientific insights for development of pulse proteins as novel and high-performance food cryoprotectants.
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- Chao Wang
- National "111" Center for Cellular Regulation and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- National "111" Center for Cellular Regulation and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- National "111" Center for Cellular Regulation and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- National "111" Center for Cellular Regulation and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- National "111" Center for Cellular Regulation and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- National "111" Center for Cellular Regulation and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bulk Grain and Oil Deep Processing Ministry of Education, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- Institute for Farm Products Processing and Nuclear-Agricultural Technology, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Science, Wuhan 430064, China
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- Center for Nanophase Materials and Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37830, United States
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- National "111" Center for Cellular Regulation and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China.
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Liu Z, Yang W, Wei H, Deng S, Yu X, Huang T. The mechanisms and applications of cryoprotectants in aquatic products: An overview. Food Chem 2023; 408:135202. [PMID: 36525728 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.135202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Frozen storage technology has been widely used for the preservation of Aquatic products. However, ice crystals formation, lipid oxidation and protein denaturation still easily causes aquatic products deterioration. Cryoprotectants are a series of food additives that could efficiently prolong the shelf life and guarantee the acceptability of frozen aquatic products. This review comprehensively illustrated the mechanism of protein denaturation caused by the ice crystal formation and lipid oxidation. The cryoprotective mechanism of various kinds of antifreeze agents (saccharides, phosphates, antifreeze proteins and peptides) and these cryoprotective structure-activity relationship, application efficiency on the quality of aquatic products were also discussed. Moreover, the advantages and disadvantages of each cryoprotectant are also prospected. Compared with others, antifreeze peptides show higher commercial and application values. While, lots of scientific research works are still required to develop novel antifreeze agent as a versatile ingredient with commercial value, applicable in the aquatic products preservation industry.
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- Zhenlei Liu
- College of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315211, China
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- College of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315211, China; Key Laboratory of Animal Protein Food Deep Processing Technology of Zhejiang, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province 315211, China
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- College of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315211, China.
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- College of Food and Pharmacy, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, Zhejiang 316000, China
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- Zhejiang Tianhe Aquatic Products Co., Ltd., Wenling, Zhejiang 317500, China
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- College of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315211, China; Key Laboratory of Animal Protein Food Deep Processing Technology of Zhejiang, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province 315211, China.
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Alcaráz LP, Pereira PVS, Oliveira TA, Correia LFL, Vasconcelos EM, Brandão FZ, Souza-Fabjan JMG. Effect of the addition of antifreeze protein type I on the quality of post-thawed domestic cat epididymal sperm. ZYGOTE 2023;:1-6. [PMID: 36919856 DOI: 10.1017/S0967199422000521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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Cryopreservation of domestic cat semen is mainly performed as a model for the establishment of endangered wild feline protocols. The supplementation of antifreeze protein type I (AFP I) to cryopreservation medium has shown improvement in frozen-thawed sperm quality in other species, but its effect on cat semen has not yet been tested. This study aimed to assess the addition of AFP I to cryopreservation medium in domestic cats. Sperm was obtained from the cauda epididymis of orchiectomized cats; sperm was then pooled in Tris buffer and allocated into three treatments, according to AFP I final concentration: 0 (control), 0.1, and 0.5 µg/ml. Nine replicates were cryopreserved in a two-step protocol and subsequently thawed at 37°C for 30 s. There was no difference (P > 0.05) among the control, 0.1 and 0.5 µg/ml groups for parameters such as motility, vitality, functional membrane integrity, mature chromatin, normal morphology, and sperm binding to egg perivitelline membrane. In the 0.5 μg/ml group only, percentages of live sperm with intact acrosome and of sperm with most inactive mitochondria (DAB III) showed a significant reduction, along with a tendency (P = 0.053) to an increase in the percentage of sperm with most active mitochondria (DAB II). In conclusion, the supplementation of 0.1 and 0.5 µg/ml of AFP I did not promote consistent beneficial effects on the overall sperm cryotolerance in domestic cats.
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Rehman S, Hadj-Moussa H, Hawkins L, Storey KB. Role of FOXO transcription factors in the tolerance of whole-body freezing in the wood frog, Rana sylvatica. Cryobiology 2023; 110:44-48. [PMID: 36539050 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2022.12.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The wood frog (Rana Sylvatica) can endure the sub-zero temperatures of winter by freezing up to 65% of total body water as extracellular ice and retreating into a prolonged hypometabolic state. Freeze survival requires the coordination of various adaptations, including a global suppression of metabolic functions and select activation of pro-survival genes. Transcription factors playing roles in metabolism, stress tolerance, and cell proliferation may assist in making survival in a frozen state possible. In this study, the role of Forkhead box 'other' (FOXO) transcription factors in freeze tolerance, and related changes to the insulin pathway, are investigated. Immunoblotting was used to assess total and phosphorylated amounts of FOXO proteins in wood frogs subjected to freezing for 24 h and thawed recovery for 8 h. Levels of active FOXO3 increased in brain, kidney, and liver during freezing and thawing, suggesting a need to maintain or enhance antioxidant defenses under these stresses. Results implicate FOXO involvement in the metabolic regulation of natural freeze tolerance.
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- Saif Rehman
- Institute of Biochemistry and Department of Biology, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Department of Biology, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Department of Biology, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Department of Biology, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
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Wu X, Zhang C, Yu S, Chen J, Zhou J. Improving the cryoprotective effect of antifreeze proteins from Daucus carota on plant-based meat by eliminating N-glycosylation. Food Res Int 2023; 164:112392. [PMID: 36737977 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.112392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Revised: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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As a novel animal meat alternative, plant-based meat (PBM) frequently suffers from quality problems as a result of freeze-thaw cycles in commercial transportation and household storage. There is a need to reduce the deterioration of PBM attributes, such as water holding capacity, as a result of these freeze-thaw cycles. In this study, Daucus carota antifreeze protein (DcAFP) and its deglycosylated mutant DcAFP-N294G were heterologously expressed in Komagataella phaffii X33. The effects of pretreatment with recombinant AFPs (rAFPs) on the microstructure, rheological properties, water mobility, and water distribution of PBM were assessed. The rDcAFP-N294G-treated PBM samples had superior viscoelasticity and water distribution features compared to the rDcAFP-treated group because the complex N-linked oligosaccharides did not interfere with the binding of rAFPs to ice molecules. In addition, rAFP pretreatment resulted in a smoother and flatter surface of the high-moisture protein extrudate matrix compared to the commercial cryoprotectant trehalose. Deglycosylated DcAFP has potential applications as a new effective cryoprotectant in meat alternatives.
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- Xiaohui Wu
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; School of Biotechnology and Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; School of Biotechnology and Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; School of Biotechnology and Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; School of Biotechnology and Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China.
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- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; School of Biotechnology and Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China.
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Madeddu M, Zaniboni L, Marelli SP, Comazzi S, Cerolini S. Flow cytometry data on the effect of dimethylacetamide and N-methylacetamide used at different concentrations on the quality of cryopreserved chicken semen. Data Brief 2023; 47:108916. [PMID: 36747977 PMCID: PMC9898589 DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2023.108916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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This article includes supporting data regarding the research article entitled "Concentration dependent effect of dimethylacetamide and N-methylacetamide on the quality and fertility of cryopreserved chicken semen" (Zaniboni et al., 2022). The effect of two permeant-cryoprotectants (CPA), dimethylacetamide (DMA) and N-methylacetamide (NMA) used at different concentrations (0, 2, 4 and 6%) on the quality of post thaw rooster semen was assessed. Ejaculates were processed according to 7 treatments: Lake pre-freezing+0.1 M trehalose (LPF-T) (control treatment), LPF-T+2% DMA (DMA2), LPF-T+4% DMA (DMA4), LPF-T+6% DMA (DMA6), LPF-T+2% NMA (NMA2), LPF-T+4% NMA (NMA4), LPF-T+6% NMA (NMA6). Sperm acrosome integrity and mitochondrial activity were investigated in frozen-thawed semen with the use of the flow cytometry technique. Only the mitochondrial activity was significantly affected by the different cryoprotectant concentrations.
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Song M, Park J, Jeon J, Ha YG, Cho YR, Koo HJ, Kim W, Bae H. Application of poly (vinyl alcohol)-cryogels to immobilizing nitrifiers: Enhanced tolerance to shear stress-induced destruction and viability control. Sci Total Environ 2023; 855:158835. [PMID: 36122708 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2022] [Revised: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The hardness of poly (vinyl alcohol)-cryogels (PVA-CGs) was improved under three parameter conditions: 7.5 %-12.5 % PVA, 1-5 freezing-thawing cycles (FTCs), and the addition of 0 %-10 % glycerol as a cryoprotectant. This study investigated the effects of shear stress-induced destruction (SSID) on mechanical strength by inducing rapid erosion with a high frictional force. Tolerance to SSID (Tol-SSID) exhibited different sensitivities and trends depending on the above three fabrication parameters. The measured Tol-SSID exhibited consistent and inconsistent trends with tensile strength and swelling, respectively. Tol-SSID evaluation provides new insights into the practically meaningful mechanical strength of PVA-CGs against strong friction, which simulates extreme shear stress in a bioreactor. A PVA-CG with a PVA concentration of 10 % and in two FTCs resulted in Tol-SSID and tensile strength of 88.3 % and 0.59 kPa, respectively. Here, 5 % glycerol was added to maintain the bacterial respiration activity of immobilized nitrifiers of 0.097 mg-O2/g-VSS·min and survival of 88.6 %. The continuous mode of nitrification using the optimized PVA-CG for 10 days resulted in an ammonia removal rate of 0.2173 kg-N/m3·d, which is an improvement over cases without glycerol addition: 0.1426 and 0.1472 kg-N/m3·d for PVA-CGs in two and three FTCs, respectively.
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- Minsu Song
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Pusan National University, 63 Busandeahak-ro, Geumjeong-Gu, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Pusan National University, 63 Busandeahak-ro, Geumjeong-Gu, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Pusan National University, 63 Busandeahak-ro, Geumjeong-Gu, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea; Institute for Environment and Energy, Pusan National University, 63 Busandeahak-ro, Geumjeong-Gu, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Pusan National University, 63 Busandeahak-ro, Geumjeong-Gu, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Pusan National University, 63 Busandeahak-ro, Geumjeong-Gu, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, 232 Gongneung-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul 01811, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urban and Environmental Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), 50 UNIST-gil, Eonyang-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea; Graduate School of Carbon Neutrality, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea.
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Senda M, Senda T. Crystal Structure Analysis of SH2 Domains in Complex with Phosphotyrosine Peptides. Methods Mol Biol 2023; 2705:39-58. [PMID: 37668968 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-3393-9_3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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While the number of tertiary structures solved by cryoelectron microscopy has rapidly increased, X-ray crystallography is still a popular method to determine the tertiary structure of proteins at atomic resolution. However, there are still problems associated with X-ray crystallography, including crystallization and crystal twinning. Indeed, we encountered crystallization and twinning problems in the crystal structure analysis of the SH2 domains complexed with a phosphorylated peptide derived from the oncoprotein CagA. In this chapter, we describe the methods used to overcome these problems. In addition, we provide details of the optimization of the crystallization conditions and cryo-conditions, which are usually not given in published crystal structure analyses.
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- Miki Senda
- Structural Biology Research Center, Institute of Materials Structure Science, High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Structural Biology Research Center, Institute of Materials Structure Science, High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan.
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Yang F, Jiang W, Chen X, Wu J, Huang J, Cai X, Wang S. Investigation on the quality regulating mechanism of antifreeze peptides on frozen surimi: From macro to micro. Food Res Int 2023; 163:112299. [PMID: 36596202 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.112299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Freeze denaturation of protein caused by ice crystals is the main motivation for the quality deterioration of surimi during circulation and storage. This investigation aimed to cryoprotect surimi by adding antifreeze peptides from Takifugu obscurus skin (TsAFP) which can inhibit ice recrystallization, and to elucidate regulating mechanism. The comprehensive results showed that 4% TsAFP, half dosage of commercial cryoprotectant, had good cryoprotection on surimi by reducing the moisture variation and maintaining protein solubility of surimi at macro level, as well as inhibiting the degeneration and structure changes of myofibrillar proteins at micro level. Meanwhile, TsAFP could directly bind to the structural cavity of myosin, inhibit protein freezing-induced oxidation, maintain the spatial structure of myosin and water retention ability to preserve the surimi quality. This study helped better comprehend the protective mechanisms of antifreeze peptides in frozen surimi and was expected to provide a promising cryoprotectant for low-sweetness and low-calorie surimi.
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Hernández-Avilés C, Ramírez-Agámez L, Varner DD, Love CC. Effects of egg yolk level, penetrating cryoprotectant, and pre-freeze cooling rate, on the post-thaw quality of stallion sperm. Anim Reprod Sci 2023; 248:107162. [PMID: 36469980 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2022.107162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Revised: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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The current study determined the effect of the egg-yolk (phospholipid source) level (egg yolk [20% EY] vs. skim-milk + egg yolk [SM + 2% EY]), cryoprotectant (glycerol [Gly] vs. glycerol + methylformamide [Gly + MF]), and pre-freeze cooling rate (-0.1 vs. -1 vs. -5 °C/min) on post-thaw stallion sperm quality. In Experiment 1, ejaculates (n = 27) from 9 stallions (3 ejaculates each) with varied sperm quality (High, Average, or Low) were frozen in EY-Gly, SMEY-Gly, EY-Gly + MF, or SMEY-Gly + MF extenders. Sperm in each group were cooled from 22° to 5°C using either -0.1 °C/min or -1 °C/min linear cooling rates prior to freezing. In Experiment 2, ejaculates (n = 24) from 12 stallions (2 ejaculates each) with High or Average sperm quality were frozen in EY-Gly, EY-Gly + MF, or in BotuCrio (BC) extenders. Sperm in each group were cooled from 22° to 5°C using either -1 or -5 °C/min linear cooling rates prior to freezing. In Experiment 1, for stallions with High or Average sperm quality, either cooling rate generally resulted in lower sperm quality for the SMEY-based extenders than for the EY-based extenders (P < 0.05). Stallions with Low sperm quality were unaffected by any experimental treatment (P > 0.05). In Experiment 2, a -5 °C/min cooling rate yielded lower sperm quality in BC than in EY-Gly or EY-Gly + MF groups (P < 0.05); however, a -1 °C/min cooling rate yielded similar sperm quality among these treatments (P > 0.05). In summary, the phospholipid level in the freezing extender and the pre-freeze cooling rate, but not the penetrating cryoprotectant, affected the post-thaw quality of stallion sperm.
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- Camilo Hernández-Avilés
- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA.
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- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
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- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
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- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
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Wilburn D, Fletcher E, Ismaeel A, Miserlis D, Zechmann B, Koutakis P. Chemical and cryo-collection of muscle samples for transmission electron microscopy using Methacarn and dimethyl sulfoxide ✰. Ultramicroscopy 2022; 241:113600. [PMID: 35988477 PMCID: PMC9511158 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultramic.2022.113600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Muscle samples are commonly chemically fixed or frozen immediately upon collection for biochemical and morphological analysis. Certain fixatives such as glutaraldehyde and osmium tetroxide are widely used for transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and lead to adequate preservation of muscle ultrastructure, but do not preserve the molecular features of samples. Methacarn is suggested to be a preferable chemical fixative for light microscopy because it maintains immunohistological features of samples. However, the efficacy of methacarn to preserve ultrastructural features as a primary chemical fixative for TEM is currently unclear. Additionally, cryo-preservation of samples for TEM analysis involves freezing processes such as plunge freezing, slam freezing, or high pressure freezing. High pressure freezing is the considered the gold standard but requires costly equipment and may not be a viable option for many labs collecting tissue samples from remote locations. Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is a commonly used cryoprotectant that may allow for better structural preservation of samples by impairing ice damage that occurs during plunge/snap freezing. We aimed to assess the effectiveness of methacarn as a primary chemical fixative and determine the effect of pre-coating samples with DMSO before plunge/snap freezing tissues to be prepared for TEM. The micrographs of the methcarn-fixed samples indicate a loss of Z-disk integrity, intermyofibrillar space, mitochondria structure, and lipids. Ultimately, methacarn is not a viable primary fixative for tissue sample preparation for TEM. Similarly, liquid nitrogen freezing of samples wrapped in aluminum foil produced non-uniform Z-disk alignments that appeared smeared with swollen mitochondria. DMSO coating before freezing appears to lessen the alterations to contractile and mitochondrial morphological structures. DMSO appears to be useful for preserving the ultrastructure of sarcomeres if samples are covered before freezing.
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- Dylan Wilburn
- Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation, Baylor University, 254-710-2911, B.207 Baylor Science Building, One Bear Place #97388, 76798-7388, Waco, TX 76706, USA
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- Department of Biology, Baylor University, Waco, TX 76706, USA
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- Department of Biology, Baylor University, Waco, TX 76706, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- Department of Biology, Baylor University, Waco, TX 76706, USA; Center for Microscopy and Imaging, Baylor University, Waco, Texas 76706, USA
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Shirvani A, Goli SAH, Varshosaz J, Salvia-Trujillo L, Martín-Belloso O. Fabrication of edible solid lipid nanoparticle from beeswax/propolis wax by spontaneous emulsification: Optimization, characterization and stability. Food Chem 2022; 387:132934. [PMID: 35421652 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.132934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Revised: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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In the current study, the production and characterization of novel solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) using safe/low-cost natural beeswax (BW) and propolis wax (PW) and by the simple and inexpensive assay of spontaneous emulsification were studied. To fabricate SLNs, the optimum levels of surfactant/oil ratio (SOR), stirring speed, and time were obtained based on minimum particle size (PS) and polydispersity index (PDI). Therefore, the optimal conditions to produce PW and BW nanoparticles were SOR of 1.26 and 2 under stirring speed of 1050 rpm for 20 min, leading to PS of 21.9 and 23.2 nm, respectively. The contact angle of 73.7° and 62.9° for BW and PW SLNs respectively, showed suitable hydrophilicity to stabilize oil-in-water (O/W) Pickering emulsions. Temperatures over 70 °C led to a drastic increment of PS in both types of SLNs. Upon nanoparticles drying, the utilization of cryoprotectants could cause less aggregation and better reconstitution.
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Meng L, Sugishita Y, Nishimura S, Uekawa A, Suzuki-Takahashi Y, Suzuki N. Investigation of the optimal culture time for warmed bovine ovarian tissues before transplantation. Biol Reprod 2022; 107:1319-1330. [PMID: 35980811 DOI: 10.1093/biolre/ioac161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2021] [Revised: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Ovarian tissue cryopreservation by vitrification is an effective technique, but there are still many unresolved issues related to the procedure. The aim of this study was to investigate the optimal culture time of post-warmed ovarian tissues and their viability before ovarian tissue transplantation. The bovine ovarian tissues were used to evaluate the effect of post-warming culture periods (0, 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 5 and 24 hours) in the levels of residual cryoprotectant, LDH release, ROS generation, gene and protein abundance, and follicle viability and its mitochondrial membrane potential. Residual cryoprotectant (CPA) concentration decreased significantly after 1 hour of culture. The warmed ovarian tissues that underwent between 0 to 2 hours of culture time showed similar LDH and ROS levels compared to fresh non-frozen tissues. The AMH transcript abundance did not differ in any of the groups. No increase in the relative transcript abundance and protein level of Caspase 3 and Cleaved-Caspase 3, respectively, in the first 2 hours of culture after warming. On the other hand, an increased protein level of double stranded DNA breaks (gamma-H2AX) was observed in post-warmed tissues disregarding the length of culture time, and a temporary reduction in pan-AKT was detected in post-warming tissues between 0 to 0.25 hours of culture time. Prolonged culture time lowered the percentage of viable follicles in warmed tissues, but it did not seem to affect the follicular mitochondrial membrane potential. In conclusion, 1 to 2 hours of culture time would be optimal for vitrified-warmed tissues before transplantation.
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- Lingbo Meng
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, Japan.,Department of Frontier Medicine, Institute of Medical Science, St. Marianna University Graduate School of Medicine, Kawasaki, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, Japan.,Department of Frontier Medicine, Institute of Medical Science, St. Marianna University Graduate School of Medicine, Kawasaki, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, Japan
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Dong R, Clark S, Laouar L, Heinrichs L, Wu K, Jomha NM, Elliott JAW. Evaluation of the permeation kinetics of formamide in porcine articular cartilage. Cryobiology 2022; 107:57-63. [PMID: 35636502 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2022.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 05/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Cryopreservation of articular cartilage will increase tissue availability for osteochondral allografting and improve clinical outcomes. However, successful cryopreservation of articular cartilage requires the precise determination of cryoprotectant permeation kinetics to develop effective vitrification protocols. To date, permeation kinetics of the cryoprotectant formamide in articular cartilage have not been sufficiently explored. The objective of this study was to determine the permeation kinetics of formamide into porcine articular cartilage for application in vitrification. The permeation of dimethyl sulfoxide was first measured to validate existing methods from our previously published literature. Osteochondral dowels from dissected porcine femoral condyles were incubated in 6.5 M dimethyl sulfoxide for a designated treatment time (1 s, 1 min, 2 min, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 30 min, 60 min, 120 min, 180 min, 24 h) at 22 °C (N = 3). Methods were then repeated with 6.5 M formamide at one of three temperatures: 4 °C, 22 °C, 37 °C (N = 3). Following incubation, cryoprotectant efflux into a wash solution occurred, and osmolality was measured from each equilibrated wash solution. Concentrations of effluxed cryoprotectant were calculated and diffusion coefficients were determined using an analytical solution to Fick's law for axial and radial diffusion in combination with a least squares approach. The activation energy of formamide was determined from the Arrhenius equation. The diffusion coefficient (2.7-3.3 × 10-10 m2/s depending on temperature) and activation energy (0.9±0.6 kcal/mol) for formamide permeation in porcine articular cartilage were established. The determined permeation kinetics of formamide will facilitate its precise use in future articular cartilage vitrification protocols.
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- Rachael Dong
- Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Sports Medicine Centre, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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Jin H, Choi W, Matsumura K, Hyon SH, Gen Y, Hayashi M, Kawabata T, Ijiri M, Miyoshi K. Cryopreservation of pig spermatozoa using carboxylated poly-L-lysine as cryoprotectant. J Reprod Dev 2022; 68:312-317. [PMID: 35908977 DOI: 10.1262/jrd.2022-058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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In this study, we cryopreserved pig spermatozoa using carboxylated poly-L-lysine (CPLL) as the cryoprotectant to determine its efficacy. Pig spermatozoa were placed in a freezing extender containing 3% (v/v) glycerol and different CPLL concentrations. The motility indices of the spermatozoa cryopreserved with 0.25% (v/v) CPLL at 6 (59.3), 9 (53.7), and 12 (26.2) h after thawing were significantly higher (P < 0.01 or P < 0.05) than those of the spermatozoa cryopreserved without CPLL (53.7, 40.1, and 17.5 at 6, 9, and 12 h after thawing, respectively). The concentration of CPLL in the freezing extender did not affect the ability of frozen-thawed spermatozoa to fertilize oocytes in vitro. However, the blastocyst formation rate of embryos derived from spermatozoa cryopreserved with 0.25% CPLL (24.6%) was significantly higher (P < 0.01) than that of embryos derived from spermatozoa cryopreserved without CPLL (11.2%). The conception rate of the sows inseminated with spermatozoa cryopreserved with 0.25% CPLL (72.2%) was not significantly different from that of the sows inseminated with spermatozoa stored at 17°C (81.3%). However, the mean number of total piglets born to the former (10.0) was significantly lower (P < 0.05) than that of total piglets born to the latter (13.4). The results showed that CPLL in the freezing extender maintained the motility of frozen-thawed pig spermatozoa and improved the in vitro development of embryos produced by in vitro fertilization. In addition, we have demonstrated that piglets could be obtained with artificial insemination using spermatozoa cryopreserved with CPLL.
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- Hansol Jin
- Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Faculty of Agriculture, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima 890-0065, Japan
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- Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Faculty of Agriculture, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima 890-0065, Japan
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- School of Materials Science, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Ishikawa 923-1292, Japan
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- BioVerde Incorporated, Kyoto 601-8023, Japan
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- Section of Swine, Kagoshima Prefectural Economics Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives, Kagoshima 890-8515, Japan
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- Transboundary Animal Diseases Research Center, Joint Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima 890-0065, Japan
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- Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Faculty of Agriculture, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima 890-0065, Japan
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Jin S, Wang Y, Zhao X. Cold-adaptive mechanism of psychrophilic bacteria in food and its application. Microb Pathog 2022; 169:105652. [PMID: 35753601 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2022.105652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2022] [Revised: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Psychrophilic bacteria are a type of microorganisms that normally grow in low-temperature environments. They are usually found in extremely cold environments. However, as people's demand for low-temperature storage of food becomes higher, psychrophilic bacteria have also begun to appear in cold storage and refrigerators, which has become a food safety hazard. In this paper, the optimal cooling strategies of psychrophilic bacteria are reviewed from the aspects of the cell membrane, psychrophilic enzymes, antifreeze proteins, cold shock proteins, gene regulation, metabolic levels and antifreeze agents, and the principle of psychrophilic mechanism is briefly described. The application of thermophilic bacteria and its products adapted to cold environments in food fields are analyzed. The purpose of this paper is to provide ideas for future research on psychrophilic bacteria based on the mechanism and application of psychrophilic bacteria.
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- Shanshan Jin
- Research Center for Environmental Ecology and Engineering, Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Process of Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Novel Reactor and Green Chemical Technology, School of Environmental Ecology and Biological Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan, 430205, China
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- Research Center for Environmental Ecology and Engineering, Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Process of Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Novel Reactor and Green Chemical Technology, School of Environmental Ecology and Biological Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan, 430205, China
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- Research Center for Environmental Ecology and Engineering, Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Process of Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Novel Reactor and Green Chemical Technology, School of Environmental Ecology and Biological Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan, 430205, China.
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Yang H, Hu E, Matthews JL, Varga ZM, Tiersch TR. Is catalase an effective additive to alleviate oxidative stress during cryopreservation of zebrafish sperm at the repository level? Cryobiology 2022; 104:70-78. [PMID: 34728226 PMCID: PMC8923218 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2021.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The goal of this study was to investigate whether supplementation of cryoprotective medium with catalase (CAT), an antioxidation enzyme, is efficient for zebrafish sperm cryopreservation from the viewpoint of high-throughput genetic repository operations. Three cryoprotectants (10%, v/v), dimethylacetamide (DMA), dimethylformamide (DMF), and methanol were used. The objectives were to evaluate the effects of CAT on sperm motility, plasma membrane integrity, and concentration for: 1) fresh sperm at equilibration up to 60 min; 2) post-thaw sperm after cooling at 10, 20, and 40 °C/min), and 3) post-thaw fertilization and embryo survival rates. Catalase addition did not improve sperm motility, regardless of the cryoprotectants added. After 10-min exposure to DMA or methanol, membrane integrity was significantly decreased (70-75%) compared to controls. With catalase, sperm cells maintained membrane integrity and after 50 min equilibration, cell concentrations were maintained with CAT compared to cryoprotectant-only test groups. However, after cryopreservation and thawing, CAT did not affect the outcome of motility, membrane integrity, cell concentration, fertilization, or embryo survival assays. Analysis of cooling rates also indicated that CAT did not affect 3-hpf fertilization or 24-hpf survival rates. Overall, addition of CAT could provide some protection of sperm from oxidative stress before freezing, but not after thawing. We propose that decisions concerning routine use of CAT for repositories, especially those handling tens of thousands of frozen samples per year, would depend on whether efficient high-throughput operation, or specific research questions are programmatic goals.
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- Huiping Yang
- Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 32653
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- Primo Broodstock USA LLC, 3901 County Line Ditch Rd, Mims, Florida, 32754, USA
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- Zebrafish International Resource Center, 5274 University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon 97403, USA
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- Zebrafish International Resource Center, 5274 University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon 97403, USA
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- Aquatic Germplasm and Genetic Resources Center, School of Renewable Natural Resources, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70820, USA
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Han DJ, Jun SJ, Lee BH, Yoo SH. Cryoprotective effect of turanose on lyophilized Lactobacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei, L. casei 431. Food Sci Biotechnol 2022; 31:343-347. [PMID: 35273824 PMCID: PMC8885956 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-022-01036-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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The lyophilization process is the most convenient and successful method to preserve probiotics, although microorganisms are exposed to conditions of extremely low freezing temperatures as well as dehydration. In this study, we evaluated the cryoprotective effect of turanose on Lactobacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei, L. casei 431 (L. casei 431) as a method to increase survival rate by improving cell viability. The results indicated that the viability of L. casei 431 was 9.6% without the cryoprotective agent, whereas bacterial cell viability was increased to 67.1% with the addition of 12% turanose. When turanose-treated freeze-dried cells were stored at 4 °C for 30 days, the survival rate decreased from 67.1 to 53.4%. Furthermore, cell viability significantly decreased by 50% after 30 days when stored at 25 °C with the same amount of turanose. Overall, turanose may be used as an effective cryoprotectant to preserve probiotics against the freeze-drying process and for extended storage at 4 °C.
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- Dong-Joo Han
- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, and Carbohydrate Bioproduct Research Center, Sejong University, Seoul, 05006 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, and Carbohydrate Bioproduct Research Center, Sejong University, Seoul, 05006 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Gachon University, Seongnam, 13120 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, and Carbohydrate Bioproduct Research Center, Sejong University, Seoul, 05006 Republic of Korea
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One of the key attributes that has contributed to the popularity of Caenorhabditis elegans as a model system is its ability to survive freezing. By preserving stocks at ultralow temperature, researchers have been able to generate an unlimited number of strains without the burden of constantly maintaining them. This has facilitated the use of large-scale forward genetic screens and CRISPR-mediated genome editing where large numbers of novel and informative mutants can be generated. Traditionally, C. elegans and other nematodes were frozen using glycerol as a cryoprotectant. While effective, a large majority of animals do not survive a typical freeze-thaw cycle. Here I describe an alternative method based on the popular combination of DMSO and trehalose as a cryoprotectant. This method allows the survival of large numbers of worms and effectively protects most developmental stages including adults.
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- Kevin F O'Connell
- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Genetics, National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bethesda, MD, USA.
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Liu X, Hu Y, Pan Y, Fang M, Tong Z, Sun Y, Tan S. Exploring the application and mechanism of sodium hyaluronate in cryopreservation of red blood cells. Mater Today Bio 2021; 12:100156. [PMID: 34825160 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2021.100156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Revised: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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The cryopreservation of red blood cells (RBCs) is essential for transfusion therapy and maintaining the inventory of RBCs units. The existing cryoprotectants (CPAs) have many defects, and the search for novel CPAs is becoming a research hotspot. Sodium hyaluronate (SH) is polymerized from sodium glucuronate and N-acetylglucosamine, which has good water binding capacity and biocompatibility. Herein, we reported for the first time that under the action of medium molecular weight sodium hyaluronate (MSH), the thawed RBCs recovery increased from 33.1 ± 5.8% to 63.2 ± 3.5%. In addition, RBCs functions and properties were maintained normally, and the residual MSH could be removed by direct washing. When MSH was used with a very low concentration (5% v/v) of glycerol (Gly), the thawed RBCs recovery could be increased to 92.3 ± 4.6%. In general, 40% v/v Gly was required to achieve similar efficiency. A mathematical model was used to compare the performance of MSH, PVA and trehalose in cryopreservation, and MSH showed the best efficiency. It was found that MSH could periodically regulate the content of intracellular water through the “reservoir effect” to reduce the damages during freezing and thawing. Moreover, MSH could inhibit ice recrystallization when combined with RBCs. The high viscosity and strong water binding capacity of MSH was also conducive to reducing the content of ice. This works points out a new direction for cryopreservation of RBCs and may promote transfusion therapy in clinic. MSH improved the RBCs recovery in cryopreservation. MSH can be removed directly after thawing. The properties and functions of RBCs were protected by MSH. High RBCs recovery is found using MSH with 5% v/v glycerol. The mathematical model is studied for the cryopreservation. The mechanism is proposed for cryopreservation using MSH.
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Ong JW, Song Z, Abid HA, Lin ES, Liew OW, Ng TW. Cryoprotectant-free preservation of bacteria using semi-spherical drops. Cryobiology 2021; 104:98-101. [PMID: 34838822 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2021.11.179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Revised: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Cryopreservation is a widely used long-term preservation method to ensure the quality and vitality of microbes in laboratories and biological resource facilities. However, freeze-thaw damage and osmotic pressure changes during cryopreservation adversely impacts microbial survival. Significant expenditure of resources and expertise are required to select the right cryoprotectant and optimize its concentration for maximum survival of diverse microorganisms. This work describes a cryopreservation method that obviates the need for cryoprotectants by exploiting the unique thermal characteristics of semi-spherical drops. Here, a plurality of these drops, each 10 μl in volume, created on a highly non-wetting flat-sheet substrate with holes and frozen at -70 °C. Deriving an f (x) metric as a measure of relative viability, storage in drops in the absence of cryoprotectants was found to improve the survivability of Staphylococcus epidermidis by 1.91 times compared with the same sample stored in larger 50-μl volumes in standard 1.5-ml tubes. This also compares well with a value of 2.33 obtained with standard preservation with cryoprotectant. The drop method allows high throughput aliquoting of the bacterial culture into multiple discrete drops using multichannel pipettes or automated liquid handlers and the edges of the holes provides a pinning action that holds the drop stably against gravitational roll-offs. It also allows samples to be removed in discrete small volumes, thus, reducing the number of freeze thaw cycles and associated cell damage. The flat-sheet architecture of the substrate reduces the amount of plastic waste generated and augments green laboratory practices.
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- Jian Wern Ong
- Laboratory for Optics and Applied Mechanics, Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, Australia
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- Laboratory for Optics and Applied Mechanics, Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, Australia
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- Laboratory for Optics and Applied Mechanics, Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, Australia
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- Laboratory for Optics and Applied Mechanics, Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, Australia
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- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, National University Health System, Centre for Translational Medicine, 14 Medical Drive, 117599, Singapore
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- Laboratory for Optics and Applied Mechanics, Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, Australia.
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Bae JW, Park M, Lee CS, Kwon WS. Proteomic profiling of cryopreserved Trichormus variabilis using various cryoprotectants. Cryobiology 2021; 104:23-31. [PMID: 34808109 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2021.11.175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Algae, which may be unicellular or multicellular, can carry out photosynthesis just like plants as they effectively utilize light energy. They contain various physiologically active substances and are, therefore, widely used commercially to produce healthy food and feed additives, cosmetics, and energy supplements. For useful applications, the cryopreservation technique has been used in various fields. Recently, to develop suitable cryopreservation methods for algal applications, various studies have been performed. However, adequate investigations have not been conducted to understand the mechanism underlying algal cryopreservation at the molecular level. Therefore, this study examined the profile alteration of the proteome using cryopreservation with various cryoprotectants (CPAs). Trichormus variabilis was cultured and then cryopreserved with 10% dimethyl sulfoxide, methanol, and glycerol, after which, proteome profiling was done. Finally, signaling pathway search was performed, and a new signaling pathway was established based on differentially expressed proteins. As a result, the expression levels of 17 proteins were observed. Additionally, it was confirmed that the differentially expressed proteins were related to 16 signaling pathways and that they were capable of interacting with each other. The findings suggest that the differentially expressed proteins may be applied as biomarkers for algal cryopreservation and to understand the mechanism underlying T. variabilis cryopreservation. Moreover, it is anticipated that the results from this study would be useful in selecting suitable CPAs and in upgrading the cryopreservation techniques.
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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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- Protist Research Team, Microbial Research Department, Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources, Sangju, 37242, Republic of Korea
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- Protist Research Team, Microbial Research Department, Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources, Sangju, 37242, 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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Mikucki EE, Lockwood BL. Local thermal environment and warming influence supercooling and drive widespread shifts in the metabolome of diapausing Pieris rapae butterflies. J Exp Biol 2021; 224:272603. [PMID: 34694403 DOI: 10.1242/jeb.243118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Global climate change has the potential to negatively impact biological systems as organisms are exposed to novel temperature regimes. Increases in annual mean temperature have been accompanied by disproportionate rates of change in temperature across seasons, and winter is the season warming most rapidly. Yet, we know relatively little about how warming will alter the physiology of overwintering organisms. Here, we simulated future warming conditions by comparing diapausing Pieris rapae butterfly pupae collected from disparate thermal environments and by exposing P. rapae pupae to acute and chronic increases in temperature. First, we compared internal freezing temperatures (supercooling points) of diapausing pupae that were developed in common-garden conditions but whose parents were collected from northern Vermont, USA, or North Carolina, USA. Matching the warmer winter climate of North Carolina, North Carolina pupae had significantly higher supercooling points than Vermont pupae. Next, we measured the effects of acute and chronic warming exposure in Vermont pupae and found that warming induced higher supercooling points. We further characterized the effects of chronic warming by profiling the metabolomes of Vermont pupae via untargeted LC-MS metabolomics. Warming caused significant changes in abundance of hundreds of metabolites across the metabolome. Notably, there were warming-induced shifts in key biochemical pathways, such as pyruvate metabolism, fructose and mannose metabolism, and β-alanine metabolism, suggesting shifts in energy metabolism and cryoprotection. These results suggest that warming affects various aspects of overwintering physiology in P. rapae and may be detrimental depending on the frequency and variation of winter warming events. Further research is needed to ascertain the extent to which the effects of warming are felt among a broader set of populations of P. rapae, and among other species, in order to better predict how insects may respond to changes in winter thermal environments.
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- Emily E Mikucki
- Department of Biology, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405, USA
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Mikucki EE, Lockwood BL. Local thermal environment and warming influence supercooling and drive widespread shifts in the metabolome of diapausing Pieris rapae butterflies. J Exp Biol 2021. [PMID: 34694403 DOI: 10.5061/dryad.sn02v6x53] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Global climate change has the potential to negatively impact biological systems as organisms are exposed to novel temperature regimes. Increases in annual mean temperature have been accompanied by disproportionate rates of change in temperature across seasons, and winter is the season warming most rapidly. Yet, we know relatively little about how warming will alter the physiology of overwintering organisms. Here, we simulated future warming conditions by comparing diapausing Pieris rapae butterfly pupae collected from disparate thermal environments and by exposing P. rapae pupae to acute and chronic increases in temperature. First, we compared internal freezing temperatures (supercooling points) of diapausing pupae that were developed in common-garden conditions but whose parents were collected from northern Vermont, USA, or North Carolina, USA. Matching the warmer winter climate of North Carolina, North Carolina pupae had significantly higher supercooling points than Vermont pupae. Next, we measured the effects of acute and chronic warming exposure in Vermont pupae and found that warming induced higher supercooling points. We further characterized the effects of chronic warming by profiling the metabolomes of Vermont pupae via untargeted LC-MS metabolomics. Warming caused significant changes in abundance of hundreds of metabolites across the metabolome. Notably, there were warming-induced shifts in key biochemical pathways, such as pyruvate metabolism, fructose and mannose metabolism, and β-alanine metabolism, suggesting shifts in energy metabolism and cryoprotection. These results suggest that warming affects various aspects of overwintering physiology in P. rapae and may be detrimental depending on the frequency and variation of winter warming events. Further research is needed to ascertain the extent to which the effects of warming are felt among a broader set of populations of P. rapae, and among other species, in order to better predict how insects may respond to changes in winter thermal environments.
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- Emily E Mikucki
- Department of Biology, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405, USA
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Chen C, Geng JT, Thanathornvarakul N, Keratimanoch S, Üçyol N, Okazaki E, Osako K. The influence of processing sequence and frozen storage on the seasoned alaska pollack (Theragra chalcogramma) roe product quality. Food Chem 2021;:131516. [PMID: 34782212 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The quality of seasoned products of Alaska pollack (Theragra chalcogramma) roe declined dramatically during frozen storage. This research investigated the effects of processing sequence and frozen storage period on seasoned Alaska pollack roe product quality. In addition, the relationship between mechanical properties and protein composition of ovary membrane and eggshell was discussed. The seasoned roe product made by the Seasoning-Frozen storage process showed higher mechanical property values, better surface color and more stable protein composition. The results clarified that this process allowed endogenous transglutaminase to act before it had been denatured and effectively prevented protein degradation during frozen storage. The retardation of protein degradation was probably attributed to cryoprotective effects from components in seasoning solution.
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Gulieva RE, Higgins AZ. Human induced pluripotent stem cell derived kidney organoids as a model system for studying cryopreservation. Cryobiology 2021; 103:153-156. [PMID: 34478696 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2021.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The ability to cryopreserve organs would have an enormous impact in transplantation medicine. To investigate organ cryopreservation strategies, experiments are typically done on whole organs, or on cells in 2D culture. Whole organs are not amenable to high throughput investigation, while conventional 2D culture is limited to a single cell type and lacks the complexity of the whole organ. In this study, we examine kidney organoids as a model system for studying cryopreservation. Consistent with previous studies, we show that kidney organoids comprised of multiple cell types can be generated in 96-well plates, with an average of about 8 organoids per well. We present a live/dead staining and image analysis method for quantifying organoid viability and show that this method can be used for assessing cryoprotectant toxicity. Our results highlight the potential for using organoids for high throughput investigation of cryopreservation approaches.
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- Ramila E Gulieva
- School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering, Oregon State University, USA
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- School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering, Oregon State University, USA.
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Farr T, Wissner JL, Hauer B. A simple and efficient method for lyophilization of recombinant E. coli JM109 (DE3) whole-cells harboring active Rieske non-heme iron dioxygenases. MethodsX 2021; 8:101323. [PMID: 34430233 PMCID: PMC8374376 DOI: 10.1016/j.mex.2021.101323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Rieske non-heme iron dioxygenases are a class of intriguing enzymes covering a broad reaction and substrate spectrum and have been studied extensively in the last decades. In nature, these biocatalysts are essential for the production of cis-dihydroxylated metabolites, as a first step during the degradation of aromatic compounds in microorganisms. The enzymes are able to produce relevant amounts of compounds in short reaction times, but the effort for constant cultivation of recombinant cells and production of cell mass for biotransformations is high. To overcome the steady production process, our task was to find a way to make the biocatalysts durable and storable. In this way, laboratories lacking equipment for microbiology, e.g. chemistry laboratories, can be supplied with the enzymes to open up new possibilities in the production of molecules. We present a quick and efficient method that uses lyophilization to freeze-dry recombinant whole-cells that harbor the enzyme of interest. By washing the cells with a cryoprotectant before lyophilization, we could conserve the enzyme activity to the level of freshly harvested cells. Moreover, this simple to apply method enables subsequent steps like storage of the cell powder for transportation and on demand use in biotransformations. The method was established with the cumene dioxygenase (CDO) of Pseudomonas fluorescens IP01 and its variant CDO M232A expressed in E. coli JM109 (DE3) cells, employing R-limonene and naphthalene, respectively, as substrates in biotransformations. The method could be successfully applied in the analytical and semi-preparative reaction scale.Preservation of biocatalysts in recombinant whole-cells. Ready-to-use enzymatic reaction. Semi-preparative biotransformation with lyophilized whole-cells.
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- Theresa Farr
- Department of Technical Biochemistry, Institute of Biochemistry and Technical Biochemistry, University of Stuttgart, Allmandring 31, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Technical Biochemistry, Institute of Biochemistry and Technical Biochemistry, University of Stuttgart, Allmandring 31, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Technical Biochemistry, Institute of Biochemistry and Technical Biochemistry, University of Stuttgart, Allmandring 31, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany
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Qiu J, Matsukawa K, Koshimoto C, Edashige K. Equilibrium vitrification of mouse embryos at various developmental stages using low concentrations of cryoprotectants. J Reprod Dev 2021; 67:109-114. [PMID: 33563870 PMCID: PMC8075728 DOI: 10.1262/jrd.2020-152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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We previously developed a new vitrification method (equilibrium vitrification) by which two-cell mouse embryos can be vitrified in liquid nitrogen in a highly dehydrated/concentrated state using low concentrations of cryoprotectants. In the present study, we examined whether this method is effective for mouse embryos at multiple developmental stages. Four-cell embryos, eight-cell embryos, morulae, and blastocysts were vitrified with EDFS10/10a, 10% (v/v) ethylene glycol and 10% (v/v) DMSO in FSa solution. The FSa solution was PB1 medium containing 30% (w/v) Ficoll PM-70 plus 0.5 M sucrose. The state of dehydration/concentration was assessed by examining the survival of vitrified embryos after storage at -80°C. When four-cell embryos and eight-cell embryos were vitrified with EDFS10/10a in liquid nitrogen and then stored at -80°C, the survival rate was high, even after 28 days, with relatively high developmental ability. On the other hand, the survival of morulae and blastocysts vitrified in liquid nitrogen and stored at -80°C for four days was low. Therefore, morulae and blastocysts cannot be vitrified in a highly dehydrated/concentrated state using the same method as with two-cell embryos. However, when blastocysts were shrunken artificially before vitrification, survival was high after storage at -80°C for four days with high developmental ability. In conclusion, the equilibrium vitrification method using low concentrations of cryoprotectants, which is effective for two-cell mouse embryos, is also useful for embryos at multiple stages. This method enables the convenient transportation of vitrified embryos using dry ice.
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- Juan Qiu
- Laboratory of Animal Science, College of Agriculture, Kochi University, Kochi 783-8502, Japan
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- Laboratory of Animal Science, College of Agriculture, Kochi University, Kochi 783-8502, Japan
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- Frontier Science Research Center, Miyazaki University, Miyazaki 889-1692, Japan
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- Laboratory of Animal Science, College of Agriculture, Kochi University, Kochi 783-8502, Japan
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Zuchowicz N, Daly J, Lager C, Williamson O, Hagedorn M. Freezing on the beach: A robust coral sperm cryopreservation design. Cryobiology 2021; 101:135-139. [PMID: 33887237 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2021.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2020] [Revised: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Cryopreservation of coral sperm requires reliable, travel-ready, inexpensive hardware. To this end, we developed and tested a robust, second-generation, conduction-based cryovial cooling rack assembled from 3D-printed and commercially available parts. Cooling rates from -10 to -80 °C were found to be repeatable at -22.9 ± 1.9 (rate ± SD) °C/min for 1-mL samples and -35.4 ± 3.3 °C/min for 0.5-mL samples. This represents an improvement on the variability of cooling rates in an older design, which was found to be -31.8 ± 7.1 °C/min for 1-mL samples. Design files and a manual were produced to encourage widespread use and the development of derivative designs.
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- Nikolas Zuchowicz
- Center for Species Survival, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, Smithsonian Institution, Front Royal, VA, 22630, USA; Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, University of Hawaii, Kaneohe, HI, 96744, USA.
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- Center for Species Survival, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, Smithsonian Institution, Front Royal, VA, 22630, USA; Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, University of Hawaii, Kaneohe, HI, 96744, USA.
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- Center for Species Survival, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, Smithsonian Institution, Front Royal, VA, 22630, USA; Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, University of Hawaii, Kaneohe, HI, 96744, USA.
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- Department of Marine Biology and Ecology, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, University of Miami, Miami, FL, 33149, USA.
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- Center for Species Survival, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, Smithsonian Institution, Front Royal, VA, 22630, USA; Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, University of Hawaii, Kaneohe, HI, 96744, USA.
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Zhang J, Gupta A, Storey KB. Freezing stress adaptations: Critical elements to activate Nrf2 related antioxidant defense in liver and skeletal muscle of the freeze tolerant wood frogs. Comp Biochem Physiol B Biochem Mol Biol 2021; 254:110573. [PMID: 33548505 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpb.2021.110573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Revised: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Wood frogs (Rana sylvatica) can survive seasonal exposure to subzero temperatures. During freeze/thaw, the frogs confront oxidative stress due to concurrent stress conditions of anoxia, ischemia and dehydration. Wood frogs also need to cope with additional oxidative stress associated with hyperglycemia due to accumulation of the cryoprotectant glucose. Here we explore the transcription factor Nrf2 (nuclear factor erythroid 2 related factor 2) and Nrf2 related antioxidant enzymes in liver and skeletal muscle of wood frogs undergoing freeze/thaw and glucose injection. Nrf2 binding activity to DNA was assessed and GSK3β, an upstream regulator of Nrf2, and gsta1, a downstream gene under Nrf2 control, were also evaluated. A multiplex protein assay was used to analyze multiple Nrf2 related antioxidant enzymes. Elevated DNA binding activity was observed in frozen frogs as compared to unfrozen controls for both liver and skeletal muscle. Interestingly, high glucose also enhanced binding to the ARE (antioxidant response element) in vitro in unfrozen frogs for both tissues. However, high blood glucose concentration failed to stimulate Nrf2 dependent gsta1 gene expression in glucose loaded frogs, although this was observed in liver of frozen frogs. A multiplex protein assay revealed that Prdx2 responded robustly in both tissues, decreasing in liver but rising in muscle. Glucose loaded frogs showed tissue specific suppression of catalase, Prdx2 (Peroxiredoxin-2) and SOD2 (superoxide dismutase 2) in liver and of Prdx2 alone in muscle. Our study further extended our understanding of the roles of Nrf2 dependent antioxidant defenses in wood frog freezing survival.
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Yan B, Zhang Y, Tian S, Hu R, Wu B. Effect of autologous platelet-rich plasma on human sperm quality during cryopreservation. Cryobiology 2021; 98:12-16. [PMID: 33476642 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2021.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2020] [Revised: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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As a source of growth factors, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been widely used in the repair of various injuries due to its cytoprotective properties in regenerative medicine. The objective of the present study was to investigate the effect of autologous PRP supplementation on the quality of frozen-thawed human sperm. Twelve normozoospermic semen samples were collected, and each sample was divided into 4 aliquots and added with different proportions of PRP (0%, 2%, 5%, and 10%) separately, followed by cryopreservation. Sperm motility, viability, membrane integrity, DNA fragmentation index (DFI), reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels and mitochondrial membrane potential were measured and analyzed. The results showed that the addition of 5% PRP improved sperm progressive motility (30.3 ± 2.7 VS. 28.1 ± 2.6), viability (65.5 ± 4.2 VS. 59.6 ± 3.9), and membrane integrity (52.4 ± 3.6 VS. 49.2 ± 3.4) after cryopreservation (P < 0.05). Slight attenuation of ROS generation, restoration of mitochondrial membrane potential and reduction of DNA fragments were also observed in post-thawed sperm supplemented with PRP, but there was no significant (P > 0.05). In conclusion, autologous PRP has a partial protective effect on cryopreservation of human spermatozoa, and the combined application with other high-efficiency cryoprotectant is worthy of further study.
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- Bo Yan
- Reproductive Medicine Center, Gansu Provincial Maternity and Child-Care Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China; Department of Reproductive Medicine, Jinan Central Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China; Department of Reproductive Medicine, Jinan Central Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China; Department of Reproductive Medicine, Jinan Central Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China; Department of Reproductive Medicine, Jinan Central Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.
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