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Zare M, Mirhoseini SZ, Ghovvati S, Yakhkeshi S, Hesaraki M, Barati M, Sayyahpour FA, Baharvand H, Hassani SN. The constitutively active pSMAD2/3 relatively improves the proliferation of chicken primordial germ cells. Mol Reprod Dev 2023. [PMID: 37379342 DOI: 10.1002/mrd.23689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2022] [Revised: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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In many multicellular organisms, mature gametes originate from primordial germ cells (PGCs). Improvements in the culture of PGCs are important not only for developmental biology research, but also for preserving endangered species, and for genome editing and transgenic animal technologies. SMAD2/3 appear to be powerful regulators of gene expression; however, their potential positive impact on the regulation of PGC proliferation has not been taken into consideration. Here, the effect of TGF-β signaling as the upstream activator of SMAD2/3 transcription factors was evaluated on chicken PGCs' proliferation. For this, chicken PGCs at stages 26-28 Hamburger-Hamilton were obtained from the embryonic gonadal regions and cultured on different feeders or feeder-free substrates. The results showed that TGF-β signaling agonists (IDE1 and Activin-A) improved PGC proliferation to some extent while treatment with SB431542, the antagonist of TGF-β, disrupted PGCs' proliferation. However, the transfection of PGCs with constitutively active SMAD2/3 (SMAD2/3CA) resulted in improved PGC proliferation for more than 5 weeks. The results confirmed the interactions between overexpressed SMAD2/3CA and pluripotency-associated genes NANOG, OCT4, and SOX2. According to the results, the application of SMAD2/3CA could represent a step toward achieving an efficient expansion of avian PGCs.
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- Masumeh Zare
- Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Guilan, Rasht, Guilan, Iran
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Guilan, Rasht, Guilan, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Developmental Biology, School of Basic Sciences and Advanced Technologies in Biology, University of Science and Culture, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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Mizushima S, Sasanami T, Ono T, Kuroiwa A. Current Approaches to and the Application of Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) for Avian Genome Editing. Genes (Basel) 2023; 14:genes14030757. [PMID: 36981028 PMCID: PMC10048369 DOI: 10.3390/genes14030757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Poultry are one of the most valuable resources for human society. They are also recognized as a powerful experimental animal for basic research on embryogenesis. Demands for the supply of low-allergen eggs and bioreactors have increased with the development of programmable genome editing technology. The CRISPR/Cas9 system has recently been used to produce transgenic animals and various animals in the agricultural industry and has also been successfully adopted for the modification of chicken and quail genomes. In this review, we describe the successful establishment of genome-edited lines combined with germline chimera production systems mediated by primordial germ cells and by viral infection in poultry. The avian intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) system that we previously established and recent advances in ICSI for genome editing are also summarized.
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- Shusei Mizushima
- Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University, Kita 10 Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-0810, Japan
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Shizuoka University, 836 Ohya, Shizuoka 422-8529, Japan
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- Matsumoto Dental University, 1780 Gobara, Hiro-oka, Shiojiri 399-0781, Nagano, Japan
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- Faculty of Science, Hokkaido University, Kita 10 Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-0810, Japan
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Sun Y, Li Y, Zong Y, Mehaisen GMK, Chen J. Poultry genetic heritage cryopreservation and reconstruction: advancement and future challenges. J Anim Sci Biotechnol 2022; 13:115. [PMID: 36210477 PMCID: PMC9549680 DOI: 10.1186/s40104-022-00768-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Poultry genetics resources, including commercial selected lines, indigenous breeds, and experimental lines, are now being irreversibly lost at an alarming rate due to multiple reasons, which further threats the future livelihood and academic purpose. Collections of germplasm may reduce the risk of catastrophic loss of genetic diversity by guaranteeing that a pool of genetic variability is available to ensure the reintroduction and replenishment of the genetic stocks. The setting up of biobanks for poultry is challenging because the high sensitiveness of spermatozoa to freezing–thawing process, inability to cryopreserve the egg or embryo, coupled with the females being heterogametic sex. The progress in cryobiology and biotechnologies have made possible the extension of the range of germplasm for poultry species available in cryobanks, including semen, primordial germ cells, somatic cells and gonads. In this review, we introduce the state-of-the-art technologies for avian genetic resource conservation and breed reconstruction, and discuss the potential challenges for future study and further extending of these technologies to ongoing and future conservation efforts.
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Animal board invited review: Germplasm technologies for use with poultry. Animal 2022; 16:100475. [PMID: 35220173 DOI: 10.1016/j.animal.2022.100475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Revised: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Over the last century, several reproductive biotechnologies beyond the artificial incubation of eggs were developed to improve poultry breeding stocks and conserve their genetic diversity. These include artificial insemination (AI), semen storage, diploid primordial germ cell (PGC) methodologies, and gonad tissue storage and transplantation. Currently, AI is widely used for selection purposes in the poultry industry, in the breeding of turkeys and guinea fowl, and to solve fertility problems in duck interspecies crosses for the production of mule ducklings. The decline in some wild game species has also raised interest in reproductive technologies as a means of increasing the production of fertile eggs, and ultimately the number of birds that can be raised. AI requires viable sperm to be preserved in vitro for either short (fresh) or longer periods (chilling or freezing). Since spermatozoa are the most easily accessed sex cells, they are the cell type most commonly preserved by genetic resource banks. However, the cryopreservation of sperm only preserves half of the genome, and it cannot preserve the W chromosome. For avian species, the problem of preserving oocytes and zygotes may be solved via the cryopreservation and transplantation of PGCs and gonad tissue. The present review describes all these procedures and discusses how combining these different technologies allows poultry populations to be conserved and even rapidly reconstituted.
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Surrogate production of genome-edited sperm from a different subfamily by spermatogonial stem cell transplantation. SCIENCE CHINA-LIFE SCIENCES 2021; 65:969-987. [PMID: 34586576 DOI: 10.1007/s11427-021-1989-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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The surrogate reproduction technique, such as inter-specific spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) transplantation (SSCT), provides a powerful tool for production of gametes derived from endangered species or those with desirable traits. However, generation of genome-edited gametes from a different species or production of gametes from a phylogenetically distant species such as from a different subfamily, by SSCT, has not succeeded. Here, using two small cyprinid fishes from different subfamilies, Chinese rare minnow (gobiocypris rarus, for brief: Gr) and zebrafish (danio rerio), we successfully obtained Gr-derived genome-edited sperm in zebrafish by an optimized SSCT procedure. The transplanted Gr SSCs supported the host gonadal development and underwent normal spermatogenesis, resulting in a reconstructed fertile testis containing Gr spermatids and zebrafish testicular somatic cells. Interestingly, the surrogate spermatozoa resembled those of host zebrafish but not donor Gr in morphology and swimming behavior. When pou5f3 and chd knockout Gr SSCs were transplanted, Gr-derived genome-edited sperm was successfully produced in zebrafish. This is the first report demonstrating surrogate production of gametes from a different subfamily by SSCT, and surrogate production of genome-edited gametes from another species as well. This method is feasible to be applied to future breeding of commercial fish and livestock.
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Nakajima Y, Asano A, Tajima A. Developmental potential of cryopreserved gonadal germ cells from 7-day-old chick embryos recovered using the PBS(-) method. Br Poult Sci 2021; 63:46-53. [PMID: 34319196 DOI: 10.1080/00071668.2021.1960952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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1. A series of experiments were conducted to examine the developmental potential of cryopreserved gonadal germ cells (GGCs) recovered from both males and females on embryo day 7 (7 d-GGCs) using the PBS(-) method. Germline chimeras were produced by transferring 200 frozen/unfrozen 7 d-GGCs recovered from female/male Rhode Island Red (RIR) embryos into the dorsal aorta of 2-day-old female and male white leghorn (WL) embryos.2. Germ-cell recipient embryos were hatched and raised to sexual maturity and progeny testing was conducted by mating with RIR of the opposite sex. Brown-feathered progeny chicks were hatched in all eight possible progeny testing combinations, except for male GGC recipients produced by transferring female GGCs. Furthermore, brown-feathered progeny chicks were hatched when frozen-thawed sperm from male germline chimeras, produced by transferring unfrozen 7d-GGCs, were inseminated in normal female RIR and female WL germline chimeras.3. The results indicated that cryopreserved female/male GGCs from 7-day-old chick embryos, recovered using the PBS(-) method, were fully capable of developing into normal spermatozoa and ova in the gonad of recipient embryos under appropriate GGC donor/recipient combinations.
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- Y Nakajima
- Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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Lázár B, Molnár M, Sztán N, Végi B, Drobnyák Á, Tóth R, Tokodyné Szabadi N, McGrew MJ, Gócza E, Patakiné Várkonyi E. Successful cryopreservation and regeneration of a partridge colored Hungarian native chicken breed using primordial germ cells. Poult Sci 2021; 100:101207. [PMID: 34242944 PMCID: PMC8271167 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2021.101207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2020] [Revised: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Primordial germ cells (PGCs) are the precursors of germline cells that generate sperm and ova in adults. Thus, they are promising tools for gene editing and genetic preservation, especially in avian species. In this study, we established stable male and female PGC lines from 6Hungarian indigenous chicken breeds with derivation rates ranging from 37.5 to 50 percent. We characterized the PGCs for expression of the germ cell-specific markers during prolonged culture in vitro. An in vivo colonization test was performed on PGCs from four Hungarian chicken breeds and the colonization rates were between 76 and 100%. Cryopreserved PGCs of the donor breed (Partridge color Hungarian) were injected into Black Transylvanian Naked Neck host embryos to form chimeric progeny that, after backcrossing, would permit reconstitution of the donor breed. For 24 presumptive chimeras 13 were male and 11 were female. In the course of backcrossing, 340 chicks were hatched and 17 of them (5%) were pure Partridge colored. Based on the backcrossing 1 hen and 3 roosters of the 24 presumptive chimeras (16.6%) have proven to be germline chimeras. Therefore, it was proven that the original breed can be recovered from primordial germ cells which are stored in the gene bank. To our knowledge, our study is a first that applied feeder free culturing conditions for both male and female cell lines successfully and used multiple indigenous chicken breeds to create a gene bank representing a region (Carpathian Basin).
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- Bence Lázár
- National Centre for Biodiversity and Gene Conservation, Institute for Farm Animal Gene Conservation, 200 Isaszegi street, 2100 Gödöllő, Hungary; Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Institute of Genetics and Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology Department, 4 Szent-Györgyi Albert street, 2100 Gödöllő, Hungary.
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- National Centre for Biodiversity and Gene Conservation, Institute for Farm Animal Gene Conservation, 200 Isaszegi street, 2100 Gödöllő, Hungary
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- National Centre for Biodiversity and Gene Conservation, Institute for Farm Animal Gene Conservation, 200 Isaszegi street, 2100 Gödöllő, Hungary
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- National Centre for Biodiversity and Gene Conservation, Institute for Farm Animal Gene Conservation, 200 Isaszegi street, 2100 Gödöllő, Hungary
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- National Centre for Biodiversity and Gene Conservation, Institute for Farm Animal Gene Conservation, 200 Isaszegi street, 2100 Gödöllő, Hungary
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- Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Institute of Genetics and Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology Department, 4 Szent-Györgyi Albert street, 2100 Gödöllő, Hungary
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- Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Institute of Genetics and Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology Department, 4 Szent-Györgyi Albert street, 2100 Gödöllő, Hungary
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- The Roslin Institute and Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, Easter Bush Campus, EH25 9RG, Midlothian, UK
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- Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Institute of Genetics and Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology Department, 4 Szent-Györgyi Albert street, 2100 Gödöllő, Hungary
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- National Centre for Biodiversity and Gene Conservation, Institute for Farm Animal Gene Conservation, 200 Isaszegi street, 2100 Gödöllő, Hungary
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Lee J, Kim DH, Lee K. Current Approaches and Applications in Avian Genome Editing. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21113937. [PMID: 32486292 PMCID: PMC7312999 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21113937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2020] [Revised: 05/28/2020] [Accepted: 05/29/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Advances in genome-editing technologies and sequencing of animal genomes enable researchers to generate genome-edited (GE) livestock as valuable animal models that benefit biological researches and biomedical and agricultural industries. As birds are an important species in biology and agriculture, their genome editing has gained significant interest and is mainly performed by using a primordial germ cell (PGC)-mediated method because pronuclear injection is not practical in the avian species. In this method, PGCs can be isolated, cultured, genetically edited in vitro, and injected into a recipient embryo to produce GE offspring. Recently, a couple of GE quail have been generated by using the newly developed adenovirus-mediated method. Without technically required in vitro procedures of the PGC-mediated method, direct injection of adenovirus into the avian blastoderm in the freshly laid eggs resulted in the production of germ-line chimera and GE offspring. As more approaches are available in avian genome editing, avian research in various fields will progress rapidly. In this review, we describe the development of avian genome editing and scientific and industrial applications of GE avian species.
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- Joonbum Lee
- Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA; (J.L.); (D.-H.K.)
- The Ohio State University Interdisciplinary Human Nutrition Program, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA; (J.L.); (D.-H.K.)
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- Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA; (J.L.); (D.-H.K.)
- The Ohio State University Interdisciplinary Human Nutrition Program, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-614-688-7963
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Gloria A, Toscani T, Robbe D, Parrillo S, De Amicis I, Contri A. Cryopreservation of turkey spermatozoa without permeant cryoprotectants. Anim Reprod Sci 2019; 211:106218. [PMID: 31785630 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2019.106218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2019] [Revised: 10/12/2019] [Accepted: 10/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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In avian species, cryopreservation of semen is necessary for developing sperm cryobanks. It is very difficult, however to cryopreserve turkey sperm and have sperm be viable after thawing. Glycerol, the commonly used sperm cryoprotectant in many species, is toxic to sperm of avian species. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether the non-permeating dextran was effective for the cryopreservation and maintenance of turkey spermatozoa viability after thawing, avoiding the use of permeating cryoprotectants. Turkey sperm were diluted with a medium supplemented with 11% glycerol or dextran with a 1,000 molecular weight (MW), dextran with a 10,000 MW, or dextran with a 20,000 MW each at a 2%, 5%, or 10% concentration. Sperm kinetic characteristics, membrane and acrosome integrity (AI), and the capacity of spermatozoa to interact with the autologous perivitelline layer were evaluated after equilibration and cryopreservation. Results indicate that with use of glycerol and the 1,000 MW dextran there was lesser sperm viability after both equilibration and cryopreservation, compared with use of the 10,000 or 20,000 MW dextran compounds. There was a greater cryoprotective effect with the 10,000 and 20,000 MW dextran compounds at the 10% concentration with spermatozoa maintaining a greater functionality and capacity to interact with the autologous perivitelline layer. In conclusion, the results of this study indicate turkey spermatozoa could be effectively cryopreserved in extender without the use of glycerol as a penetrating cryoprotectant but with the use of the 10,000 or 20,000 MW dextran compounds at a 10% extender concentration.
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- Alessia Gloria
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Teramo, Loc. Piano d'Accio, 64100, Teramo, Italy.
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- Ripro-Avicola srl, Via del Rio 400, Loc. San Vittore, 47522, Cesena, Italy
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Teramo, Loc. Piano d'Accio, 64100, Teramo, Italy
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Teramo, Loc. Piano d'Accio, 64100, Teramo, Italy
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Teramo, Loc. Piano d'Accio, 64100, Teramo, Italy
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- Faculty of Bioscience and Agro-Food and Environmental Technology, via Balzarini 1, 64100, Teramo, Italy
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Bahrami S, Amiri-Yekta A, Daneshipour A, Jazayeri SH, Mozdziak PE, Sanati MH, Gourabi H. Designing A Transgenic Chicken: Applying New Approaches toward A Promising Bioreactor. CELL JOURNAL 2019; 22:133-139. [PMID: 31721526 PMCID: PMC6874784 DOI: 10.22074/cellj.2020.6738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2019] [Accepted: 04/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Specific developmental characteristics of the chicken make it an attractive model for the generation of transgenic organisms. Chicken possess a strong potential for recombinant protein production and can be used as a powerful bioreactor to produce pharmaceutical and nutritional proteins. Several transgenic chickens have been generated during the last two decades via viral and non-viral transfection. Culturing chicken primordial germ cells (PGCs) and their ability for germline transmission ushered in a new stage in this regard. With the advent of CRISPR/Cas9 system, a new phase of studies for manipulating genomes has begun. It is feasible to integrate a desired gene in a predetermined position of the genome using CRISPR/Cas9 system. In this review, we discuss the new approaches and technologies that can be applied to generate a transgenic chicken with regards to recombinant protein productions.
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- Salahadin Bahrami
- Department of Genetics, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Genetics, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Genetics, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Genetics, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Genetics, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.Electronic Address: .,Department of Medical Genetics, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Genetics, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran. Electronic Address:
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- M. Naito
- National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8602, Japan,
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Yu F, Zhu Z, Chen X, Huang J, Jia R, Pan J. Isolation, characterization and germline chimera preparation of primordial germ cells from the Chinese Meiling chicken. Poult Sci 2019; 98:566-572. [DOI: 10.3382/ps/pey410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2018] [Accepted: 08/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Park YH, Kim YM, Han JY. Germ Cell Transplantation in Avian Species. Methods Mol Biol 2019; 1920:317-326. [PMID: 30737700 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-9009-2_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Germ cell transplantation technology has played a critical role in germline modification and preservation of genetic resources. Several germ cell transplantation systems have been developed, including sperm, oocyte, or germline stem cell transplantation systems in mammals. Meanwhile, in avian species, this has mostly relied on primordial germ cell (PGC) transplantation for efficient germline transmission. In this chapter, we describe how to isolate PGCs from avian embryos and produce germline chimeras through transplantation of donor PGCs to recipient embryos.
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- Young Hyun Park
- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (Republic of)
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (Republic of).
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Łukaszewicz E, Lasoń M, Kowalczyk A, Bednarczyk M. Secondary sexual traits and semen characteristic of chicken germline chimeras. Reprod Domest Anim 2018; 53:859-863. [DOI: 10.1111/rda.13176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2018] [Accepted: 02/22/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- E Łukaszewicz
- Division of Poultry Breeding; Institute of Animal Breeding; Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences; Wrocław Poland
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- Division of Poultry Breeding; Institute of Animal Breeding; Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences; Wrocław Poland
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- Division of Poultry Breeding; Institute of Animal Breeding; Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences; Wrocław Poland
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- Department of Animal Biochemistry and Biotechnology; UTP University of Science and Technology; Bydgoszcz Poland
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Han JY, Park YH. Primordial germ cell-mediated transgenesis and genome editing in birds. J Anim Sci Biotechnol 2018; 9:19. [PMID: 29423217 PMCID: PMC5791193 DOI: 10.1186/s40104-018-0234-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2017] [Accepted: 01/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Transgenesis and genome editing in birds are based on a unique germline transmission system using primordial germ cells (PGCs), which is quite different from the mammalian transgenic and genome editing system. PGCs are progenitor cells of gametes that can deliver genetic information to the next generation. Since avian PGCs were first discovered in nineteenth century, there have been numerous efforts to reveal their origin, specification, and unique migration pattern, and to improve germline transmission efficiency. Recent advances in the isolation and in vitro culture of avian PGCs with genetic manipulation and genome editing tools enable the development of valuable avian models that were unavailable before. However, many challenges remain in the production of transgenic and genome-edited birds, including the precise control of germline transmission, introduction of exogenous genes, and genome editing in PGCs. Therefore, establishing reliable germline-competent PGCs and applying precise genome editing systems are critical current issues in the production of avian models. Here, we introduce a historical overview of avian PGCs and their application, including improved techniques and methodologies in the production of transgenic and genome-edited birds, and we discuss the future potential applications of transgenic and genome-edited birds to provide opportunities and benefits for humans.
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- Jae Yong Han
- 1Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826 South Korea.,2Institute for Biomedical Sciences, Shinshu University, Minamiminowa, Nagano, 399-4598 Japan
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- 1Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826 South Korea
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Li W, Zhang P, Wu X, Zhu X, Xu H. A Novel Dynamic Expression of vasa in Male Germ Cells during Spermatogenesis in the Chinese Soft-Shell Turtle (Pelidiscus sinensis
). JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL ZOOLOGY PART B-MOLECULAR AND DEVELOPMENTAL EVOLUTION 2017; 328:230-239. [DOI: 10.1002/jez.b.22728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2016] [Revised: 12/17/2016] [Accepted: 01/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Wei Li
- Pearl River Fisheries Research Institute; Chinese Academic of Fisheries Sciences; Guangzhou People's Republic of China
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- Pearl River Fisheries Research Institute; Chinese Academic of Fisheries Sciences; Guangzhou People's Republic of China
- College of Fisheries and Life Science; Shanghai Ocean University; Shanghai People's Republic of China
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- Pearl River Fisheries Research Institute; Chinese Academic of Fisheries Sciences; Guangzhou People's Republic of China
- College of Fisheries and Life Science; Shanghai Ocean University; Shanghai People's Republic of China
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- Pearl River Fisheries Research Institute; Chinese Academic of Fisheries Sciences; Guangzhou People's Republic of China
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- Pearl River Fisheries Research Institute; Chinese Academic of Fisheries Sciences; Guangzhou People's Republic of China
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Primordial germ cells (PGCs) generate new individuals through differentiation, maturation and fertilization. This means that the manipulation of PGCs is directly linked to the manipulation of individuals, making PGCs attractive target cells in the animal biotechnology field. A unique biological property of avian PGCs is that they circulate temporarily in the vasculature during early development, and this allows us to access and manipulate avian germ lines. Following the development of a technique for transplantation, PGCs have become central to avian biotechnology, in contrast to the use of embryo manipulation and subsequent transfer to foster mothers, as in mammalian biotechnology. Today, avian PGC transplantation combined with recent advanced manipulation techniques, including cell purification, cryopreservation, depletion, and long-term culture in vitro, have enabled the establishment of genetically modified poultry lines and ex-situ conservation of poultry genetic resources. This chapter introduces the principles, history, and procedures of producing avian germline chimeras by transplantation of PGCs, and the current status of avian germline modification as well as germplasm cryopreservation. Other fundamental avian reproductive technologies are described, including artificial insemination and embryo culture, and perspectives of industrial applications in agriculture and pharmacy are considered, including poultry productivity improvement, egg modification, disease resistance impairment and poultry gene "pharming" as well as gene banking.
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Tagami T, Miyahara D, Nakamura Y. Avian Primordial Germ Cells. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2017; 1001:1-18. [PMID: 28980226 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-10-3975-1_1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Germ cells transmit genetic information to the next generation through gametogenesis. Primordial germ cells (PGCs) are the first germ-cell population established during development, and are the common origins of both oocytes and spermatogonia. Unlike in other species, PGCs in birds undergo blood circulation to migrate toward the genital ridge, and are one of the major biological properties of avian PGCs. Germ cells enter meiosis and arrest at prophase I during embryogenesis in females, whereas in males they enter mitotic arrest during embryogenesis and enter meiosis only after birth. In chicken, gonadal sex differentiation occurs as early as embryonic day 6, but meiotic initiation of female germ cells starts from a relatively late stage (embryonic day 15.5). Retinoic acid controls meiotic entry in developing chicken gonads through the expressions of retinaldehyde dehydrogenase 2, a major retinoic acid synthesizing enzyme, and cytochrome P450 family 26, subfamily B member 1, a major retinoic acid-degrading enzyme. The other major biological property of avian PGCs is that they can be propagated in vitro for the long term, and this technique is useful for investigating proliferation mechanisms. The main factor involved in chicken PGC proliferation is fibroblast growth factor 2, which activates the signaling of MEK/ERK and thus promotes the cell cycle and anti-apoptosis. Furthermore, the activation of PI3K/Akt signaling is indispensable for the proliferation and survival of chicken PGCs.
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- Takahiro Tagami
- Institute of Livestock Grassland Science, NARO, Ibaraki, Japan.
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- Institute of Livestock Grassland Science, NARO, Ibaraki, Japan
- Shinshu University, Ueda, Japan
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- Douglas J. Richmond
- Section for Evolutionary Genomics Natural History Museum of Denmark University of Copenhagen Øster Voldgade 5–7 1350 Copenhagen Denmark
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- Section for Evolutionary Genomics Natural History Museum of Denmark University of Copenhagen Øster Voldgade 5–7 1350 Copenhagen Denmark
- Natural History Museum University of Oslo P.O. Box 1172 Blindern NO‐0318 Oslo Norway
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- Section for Evolutionary Genomics Natural History Museum of Denmark University of Copenhagen Øster Voldgade 5–7 1350 Copenhagen Denmark
- Trace and Environmental DNA Laboratory Department of Environment and Agriculture Curtin University Perth WA 6102 Australia
- NTNU University Museum NO‐7491 Trondheim Norway
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Kagami H. Perspectives on avian stem cells for poultry breeding. Anim Sci J 2016; 87:1065-75. [PMID: 27169384 PMCID: PMC5084753 DOI: 10.1111/asj.12620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2015] [Revised: 12/08/2015] [Accepted: 12/10/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Stem cells have prulipotency to differentiate into many types of cell lineages. Recent progress of avian biotechnology enabled us to analyze the developmental fate of the stem cells: embryonic stem cells / primordial germ cells (PGCs). The stem cells were identified in the central area of the area pellucida of the stage X blastoderms. These cells could be applied for production of germline chimeras and organ regeneration. Generation of medical substrate in transgenic chickens has considerable interests in pharmaceuticals. Sex alteration of the offspring should be enormously beneficial to the poultry industry. Fertilization of the sex-reversed sperm could lead to sexual alteration of the offspring. These strategies using stem cells / PGCs should be one of the most powerful tools for future poultry breeding.
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- Hiroshi Kagami
- Laboratory of Animal Developmental Genetics, Faculty of AgricultureShinshu University, MinamiminowaNaganoJapan
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NAKAJIMA Y, FUKUDA H, ONUMA M, MURATA K, UEDA M, SUNAGA E, SHIRAISHI T, TAJIMA A. Migratory ability of gonadal germ cells (GGCs) isolated from Ciconia boyciana and Geronticus eremita embryos into the gonad of developing chicken embryos. J Vet Med Sci 2016; 78:1055-8. [PMID: 26922915 PMCID: PMC4937143 DOI: 10.1292/jvms.15-0664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2015] [Accepted: 02/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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We conducted experiments to evaluate the ability of gonadal germ cells (GGCs), isolated from the embryonic gonads of Ciconia boyciana or Geronticus eremita, to migrate into the gonads of developing chicken embryos. Fluorescently labeled GGCs, isolated by the PBS (-) method, were transferred into the dorsal aorta of 2-day-old chicken embryos. Five days after transfer, fluorescent GGCs were detected in the gonads of recipient embryos. Our results indicate that GGCs from Ciconia boyciana and Geronticus eremita are capable of migrating into the gonads of developing chicken embryos.
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- Yuki NAKAJIMA
- Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Ten-noh Dai
1–1–1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305–8572, Japan
- Fellow of the Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science, Japan
- Current address: Advanced Biological Information Research Division, INAMORI
Frontier Research Center, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819–0395, Japan
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- Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba,
Ten-noh Dai 1–1–1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305–8572, Japan
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- Center for Environmental Biology and Ecosystem Studies, National Institute for
Environmental Studies, 16–2 Onogawa, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305–8506, Japan
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- Zoorasia Yokohama Zoological Gardens, Kamishiranecho 1175–1, Yokohama Asahi-ku,
Kanagawa 241–0001, Japan
- Preservation and Research Center/The City of Yokohama, Kawaishukucho 155–1,
Yokohama Asahi-ku, Kanagawa 241–0804, Japan
- College of Bioresource Sciences, Nihon University, Kameino 1866, Fujisawa,
Kanagawa, 252–0880, Japan
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- Zoorasia Yokohama Zoological Gardens, Kamishiranecho 1175–1, Yokohama Asahi-ku,
Kanagawa 241–0001, Japan
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- Preservation and Research Center/The City of Yokohama, Kawaishukucho 155–1,
Yokohama Asahi-ku, Kanagawa 241–0804, Japan
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- Preservation and Research Center/The City of Yokohama, Kawaishukucho 155–1,
Yokohama Asahi-ku, Kanagawa 241–0804, Japan
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- Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Ten-noh Dai
1–1–1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305–8572, Japan
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The majority of poultry genetic resources are maintained in situ in living populations. However, in situ conservation of poultry genetic resources always carries the risk of loss owing to pathogen outbreaks, genetic problems, breeding cessation, or natural disasters. Cryobanking of germplasm in birds has been limited to the use of semen, preventing conservation of the W chromosome and mitochondrial DNA. A further challenge is posed by the structure of avian eggs, which restricts the cryopreservation of ova and fertilized embryos, a technique widely used for mammalian species. By using a unique biological property and accessibility of avian primordial germ cells (PGCs), precursor cells for gametes, which temporally circulate in the vasculature during early development, an avian PGC transplantation technique has been established. To date, several techniques for PGC manipulation including purification, cryopreservation, depletion, and long-term culture have been developed in chickens. PGC transplantation combined with recent advanced PGC manipulation techniques have enabled ex situ conservation of poultry genetic resources in their complete form. Here, the updated technologies for avian PGC manipulation are introduced, and then the concept of a poultry PGC-bank is proposed by considering the biological properties of avian PGCs.
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- Yoshiaki Nakamura
- Division of Germ Cell Biology, National Institute for Basic Biology, National Institute of Natural Sciences, Aichi 444-8787, Japan
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Germ cells are the only cell type in the body that can transfer genetic information to the next generation. Germline-competent stem cells can self-renew and contribute to the germ cell lineage giving rise to pluripotent stem cells under specific conditions. Hence far, studies on germline-competent stem cells have contributed to the generation of avian model systems and the conservation of avian genetic resources. In this review, we focus on previous studies on germline-competent stem cells from avian species, mainly chicken germline-competent stem cells, which have been well established and characterized. We discuss different sources of germline-competent stem cells and recent advances for the future applications in birds.
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- Jae Yong Han
- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul-151 921, Korea
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Viable pluripotent chick blastodermal cells can be maintained long term in an alkaline defined medium. In Vitro Cell Dev Biol Anim 2015; 52:385-94. [DOI: 10.1007/s11626-015-9989-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2015] [Accepted: 12/09/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Lee HJ, Lee HC, Han JY. Germline Modification and Engineering in Avian Species. Mol Cells 2015; 38:743-9. [PMID: 26333275 PMCID: PMC4588716 DOI: 10.14348/molcells.2015.0225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2015] [Revised: 08/26/2015] [Accepted: 08/27/2015] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Production of genome-edited animals using germline-competent cells and genetic modification tools has provided opportunities for investigation of biological mechanisms in various organisms. The recently reported programmed genome editing technology that can induce gene modification at a target locus in an efficient and precise manner facilitates establishment of animal models. In this regard, the demand for genome-edited avian species, which are some of the most suitable model animals due to their unique embryonic development, has also increased. Furthermore, germline chimera production through long-term culture of chicken primordial germ cells (PGCs) has facilitated research on production of genome-edited chickens. Thus, use of avian germline modification is promising for development of novel avian models for research of disease control and various biological mechanisms. Here, we discuss recent progress in genome modification technology in avian species and its applications and future strategies.
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- Hong Jo Lee
- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 151-921,
Korea
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- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT,
UK
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 151-921,
Korea
- Institute for Biomedical Sciences, Shinshu University, 8304 Minamiminowa, Kamiina, Nagano 399-4598,
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Choi HJ, Lee HC, Kang KS, Lee HG, Ono T, Nagai H, Sheng G, Han JY. Production of Interspecific Germline Chimeras via Embryo Replacement1. Biol Reprod 2015; 93:36. [DOI: 10.1095/biolreprod.114.127365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2014] [Accepted: 06/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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Long-term culture of chicken primordial germ cells isolated from embryonic blood and production of germline chimaeric chickens. Anim Reprod Sci 2015; 153:50-61. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2014.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2014] [Revised: 11/29/2014] [Accepted: 12/01/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Xu K, Duan W, Xiao J, Tao M, Zhang C, Liu Y, Liu S. Development and application of biological technologies in fish genetic breeding. SCIENCE CHINA-LIFE SCIENCES 2015; 58:187-201. [PMID: 25595050 DOI: 10.1007/s11427-015-4798-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2014] [Accepted: 11/06/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Fish genetic breeding is a process that remolds heritable traits to obtain neotype and improved varieties. For the purpose of genetic improvement, researchers can select for desirable genetic traits, integrate a suite of traits from different donors, or alter the innate genetic traits of a species. These improved varieties have, in many cases, facilitated the development of the aquaculture industry by lowering costs and increasing both quality and yield. In this review, we present the pertinent literatures and summarize the biological bases and application of selection breeding technologies (containing traditional selective breeding, molecular marker-assisted breeding, genome-wide selective breeding and breeding by controlling single-sex groups), integration breeding technologies (containing cross breeding, nuclear transplantation, germline stem cells and germ cells transplantation, artificial gynogenesis, artificial androgenesis and polyploid breeding) and modification breeding technologies (represented by transgenic breeding) in fish genetic breeding. Additionally, we discuss the progress our laboratory has made in the field of chromosomal ploidy breeding of fish, including distant hybridization, gynogenesis, and androgenesis. Finally, we systematically summarize the research status and known problems associated with each technology.
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- Kang Xu
- Key Laboratory of Protein Chemistry and Fish Developmental Biology of Ministry of Education of China, College of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410081, China
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Nakajima Y, Hattori T, Asano A, Ishikawa N, Tajima A. Migration and differentiation of gonadal germ cells under cross-sex germline chimeras condition in domestic chickens. J Reprod Dev 2014; 60:406-10. [PMID: 25130686 PMCID: PMC4284313 DOI: 10.1262/jrd.2013-108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2013] [Accepted: 07/13/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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A series of experiments was conducted to investigate migration, proliferation and differentiation of gonadal germ cells (GGCs) collected from the gonads of 7-day-old chick embryos under cross-sex germline chimera conditions. The migratory and proliferative abilities of exogenous GGCs were examined by transferring 50 fluorescently labeled GGCs collected from White Leghorn (WL) embryos into the blood of 2-day-old Rhode Island Red (RIR) embryos. No significant difference was observed in the number of fluorescently labeled GGCs in the gonads of recipient embryos among any of the four possible donor and recipient sex combinations. Cross-sex germline chimeras were produced to examine the differentiation of GGCs by transferring 100 GGCs from WL embryos into 2-day-old RIR embryos. Exogenous-GGC-derived progeny were obtained from both male and female recipients, except when female GGCs were transferred into male recipients. The migratory ability of GGCs recovered from the 7-day-old embryonic gonad was not influenced by cross-sex germ cell transfer conditions, whereas the differentiation of the GGCs was affected by the sex combinations of GGCs donors and recipients.
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- Yuki Nakajima
- Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8572, Japan; Fellow of the Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science
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Wade AJ, French NA, Ireland GW. The potential for archiving and reconstituting valuable strains of turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) using primordial germ cells. Poult Sci 2014; 93:799-809. [DOI: 10.3382/ps.2013-03629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Factors Involved in Spontaneous Discharge of Gonadal Germ Cells from Developing Gonad of 7-day-old Chick Embryos. J Poult Sci 2014. [DOI: 10.2141/jpsa.0130214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Culture Conditions for Maintain Propagation, Long-term Survival and Germline Transmission of Chicken Primordial Germ Cell-Like Cells. J Poult Sci 2014. [DOI: 10.2141/jpsa.0130077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Production of Pure Hinai-dori with Normal Reproductive Capability from Transferred Primordial Germ Cells. J Poult Sci 2014. [DOI: 10.2141/jpsa.0130102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Kim H, Kim DH, Han JY, Choi SB, Ko YG, Do YJ, Seong HH, Kim SW. The Effect of Modified Cryopreservation Method on Viability of Frozen-thawed Primordial Germ Cell on the Korean Native Chicken (Ogye). JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2013. [DOI: 10.5187/jast.2013.55.5.427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Kim SW, Ko YG, Byun M, Do YJ, Han JY, Kim DH, Seong HH, Kim H. Comparison of Vitrification and Slow Freezing for the Cryopreservation of Chicken Primordial Germ Cell (Ogye). JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2013. [DOI: 10.5187/jast.2013.55.5.417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Nakamura Y, Tasai M, Takeda K, Nirasawa K, Tagami T. Production of functional gametes from cryopreserved primordial germ cells of the Japanese quail. J Reprod Dev 2013; 59:580-7. [PMID: 24077020 PMCID: PMC3934152 DOI: 10.1262/jrd.2013-065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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The Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) is a valuable bird as both
an experimental animal, for a wide range of scientific disciplines, and an
agricultural animal, for the production of eggs and meat. Cryopreservation of PGCs
would be a feasible strategy for the conservation of both male and female fertility
cells in Japanese quail. However, the effects of freeze-thaw treatment on viability,
migration ability and germline transmission ability of quail PGCs still remain
unclear. In the present study, male and female PGCs were isolated from the blood of
2-day-old embryos, which were cooled by slow freezing and then cryopreserved at –196
C for 77–185 days, respectively. The average recovery rate of PGCs after
freeze-thawing was 47.0%. The viability of PGCs in the frozen group was significantly
lower than that of the control group (P<0.05) (85.5% vs. 95.1%).
Both fresh and Frozen-thawed PGCs that were intravascularly transplanted into
recipient embryos migrated toward and were incorporated into recipient gonads,
although the number of PGCs settled in the gonads was 48.5% lower in the frozen group
than in the unfrozen control group (P<0.05). Genetic cross analysis revealed that
one female and two male recipients produced live progeny derived from the
frozen-thawed PGCs. The frequency of donor-derived offspring was slightly lower than
that of unfrozen controls, but the difference was not significant (4.0
vs. 14.0%). These results revealed that freeze-thaw treatment
causes a decrease in viability, migration ability and germline transmission ability
of PGCs in quail.
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- Yoshiaki Nakamura
- Division of Germ Cell Biology, National Institute for Basic Biology, National Institute of Natural Sciences, Aichi 444-8787, Japan
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Park TS, Kang KS, Han JY. Current genomic editing approaches in avian transgenesis. Gen Comp Endocrinol 2013; 190:144-8. [PMID: 23247275 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygcen.2012.11.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2012] [Revised: 11/26/2012] [Accepted: 11/30/2012] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The chicken was domesticated from Red Jungle Fowl over 8000years ago and became one of the major food sources worldwide. At present, the poultry industry is one of the largest industrial animal stocks in the world, and its economic scale is expanding significantly with increasing consumption. Additionally, since Aristotle used chicken eggs as a model to provide remarkable insights into how life begins, chickens have been used as invaluable and powerful experimental materials for studying embryo development, immune systems, biomedical processes, and hormonal regulation. Combined with advancements in efficient transgenic technology, avian models have become even more important than would have been expected.
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- Tae Sub Park
- WCU Biomodulation Major, Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Research Institute for Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 151-921, Republic of Korea
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Roe M, McDonald N, Durrant B, Jensen T. Xenogeneic transfer of adult quail (Coturnix coturnix) spermatogonial stem cells to embryonic chicken (Gallus gallus) hosts: a model for avian conservation. Biol Reprod 2013; 88:129. [PMID: 23575150 DOI: 10.1095/biolreprod.112.105189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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As advanced reproductive technologies have become routine for domesticated species, they have begun to be applied in the field of endangered species conservation. For avian conservation, the most promising technology is the transfer of germ stem cells of exotic species to domestic hosts for the production of gametes. In this study, adult quail (model for exotic species) spermatogonial stem cells were xenogeneically transferred to stages 14-17 chicken host embryos. Fluorescent cellular dyes, quail-specific antibodies, and quail-specific quantitative PCR confirmed donor cell migration to and colonization of the host gonadal ridge. Donor-derived cells were observed by fluorescent microscopy in the caudal area as early as 2 h after injection, in the gonadal ridge at 4 h after injection, as well as in the gonads of stages 35-38 host embryos. Four of eight donor-derived cell flow cytometry-positive host gonads were confirmed by quantitative PCR using quail-specific primers. There was no statistically significant effect of host stage of injection, host gonad isolation stage, or host sex on the number of hosts positive for donor cells or the percent of donor-derived cells per positive gonad. Donor-derived cells isolated from stages 35-38 host gonads costained with the germ stem cell marker SSEA-1, indicating that the donor-derived cells have maintained stem cell-ness. This is the first study to suggest that it is feasible to rescue adult germ stem cells of deceased birds to prolong the reproductive lifespan of critically endangered species or genetically valuable individuals by transferring them to an embryonic chicken host.
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- Mandi Roe
- San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research, Escondido, CA 92027, USA
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Park TS, Han JY. Conservation of migration and differentiation circuits in primordial germ cells between avian species. J Reprod Dev 2013; 59:252-7. [PMID: 23386102 PMCID: PMC3934138 DOI: 10.1262/jrd.2012-183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Germ cell differentiation in reverse-sexed reproductive organs and interspecies germ
line chimeras provides insight into the mechanism of germ cell development and represents
a useful tool for conservation of endangered birds. We investigated the migration and
survival capacity of male chicken primordial germ cells (PGCs) in female chicken embryos
and in quail and Korean ring-necked pheasant embryos of both sexes. Interestingly, the
PGCs were successfully reintroduced in all cases. Furthermore, the cells survived in the
recipient gonads until hatching regardless of sex and species of the recipient. In the
case of male recipient chickens, PGC-derived offspring were produced. However, the
reverse-sexed female chickens, quails and pheasants of both sexes did not generate any
male donor PGC-derived progeny. These results suggest that migration and survival circuits
in chicken PGCs are conserved in both sexes and between avian species during embryonic
development.
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- Tae Sub Park
- WCU Biomodulation Major, Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Research Institute for Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 151-921, Korea
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Lacerda SMSN, Costa GMJ, Campos-Junior PHA, Segatelli TM, Yazawa R, Takeuchi Y, Morita T, Yoshizaki G, França LR. Germ cell transplantation as a potential biotechnological approach to fish reproduction. FISH PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY 2013; 39:3-11. [PMID: 22290474 DOI: 10.1007/s10695-012-9606-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2011] [Accepted: 01/17/2012] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Although the use of germ cell transplantation has been relatively well established in mammals, the technique has only been adapted for use in fish after entering the 2000s. During the last decade, several different approaches have been developed for germ cell transplantation in fish using recipients of various ages and life stages, such as blastula-stage embryos, newly hatched larvae and sexually mature specimens. As germ cells can develop into live organisms through maturation and fertilization processes, germ cell transplantation in fish has opened up new avenues of research in reproductive biotechnology and aquaculture. For instance, the use of xenotransplantation in fish has lead to advances in the conservation of endangered species and the production of commercially valuable fish using surrogated recipients. Further, this could also facilitate the engineering of transgenic fish. However, as is the case with mammals, knowledge regarding the basic biology and physiology of germline stem cells in fish remains incomplete, imposing a considerable limitation on the application of germ cell transplantation in fish. Furthering our understanding of germline stem cells would contribute significantly to advances regarding germ cell transplantation in fish.
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- S M S N Lacerda
- Department of Morphology, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG 31270-901, Brazil
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Zhang W, Rui L, Zhang J, Yu X, Yuan F, Yan L, Zhang Z, Wan Z, Shao Q, Qi C, Li Z. Production of chimeras between the Chinese soft-shelled turtle and Peking duck through transfer of early blastoderm cells. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013; 216:1786-92. [PMID: 23348946 DOI: 10.1242/jeb.072843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Chimeras are useful models for studies of developmental biology and cell differentiation. Intraspecies and interspecies germline chimeras have been produced in previous studies, but the feasibility of producing chimeras between animals of two different classes remains unclear. To address this issue, we attempted to produce chimeras between the Chinese soft-shelled turtle and the Peking duck by transferring stage X blastoderm cells to recipient embryos. We then examined the survival and development of the PKH26-labeled donor cells in the heterologous embryos. At early embryonic stages, both turtle and duck donor cells that were labeled with PKH26 were readily observed in the brain, neural tube, heart and gonads of the respective recipient embryos. Movement of turtle donor-derived cells was observed in the duck host embryos after 48 h of incubation. Although none of the hatchlings presented a chimeric phenotype, duck donor-derived cells were detected in a variety of organs in the hatchling turtles, particularly in the gonads. Moreover, in the hatched turtles, mRNA expression of tissue-specific duck genes MEF2a and MEF2c was detected in many tissues, including the muscle, heart, small and large intestines, stomach and kidney. Similarly, SPAG6 mRNA was detected in a subset of turtle tissues, including the gonad and the small and large intestines. These results suggest that duck donor-derived cells can survive and differentiate in recipient turtles; however, no turtle-derived cells were detected in the hatched ducks. Our findings indicate that chimeras can be produced between animals of two different classes.
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- Wenxin Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Biological Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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Nakamura Y, Kagami H, Tagami T. Development, differentiation and manipulation of chicken germ cells. Dev Growth Differ 2013; 55:20-40. [DOI: 10.1111/dgd.12026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2012] [Revised: 11/01/2012] [Accepted: 11/02/2012] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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- Faculty of Agriculture; Shinshu University; 8304; Minamiminowa; Nagano; 399-4598; Japan
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- Animal Breeding and Reproduction Research Division; NARO Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science; 2 Ikenodai; Tsukuba; Ibaraki; 305-0901; Japan
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Zhang Z, Sun P, Yu F, Yan L, Yuan F, Zhang W, Wang T, Wan Z, Shao Q, Li Z. Transgenic quail production by microinjection of lentiviral vector into the early embryo blood vessels. PLoS One 2012; 7:e50817. [PMID: 23251391 PMCID: PMC3520935 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0050817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2011] [Accepted: 10/29/2012] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Several strategies have been used to generate transgenic birds. The most successful method so far has been the injection of lentiviral vectors into the subgerminal cavity of a newly laid egg. We report here a new, easy and effective way to produce transgenic quails through direct injection of a lentiviral vector, containing an enhanced-green fluorescent protein (eGFP) transgene, into the blood vessels of quail embryos at Hamburger-Hamilton stage 13-15 (HH13-15). A total of 80 embryos were injected and 48 G0 chimeras (60%) were hatched. Most injected embryo organs and tissues of hatched quails were positive for eGFP. In five out of 21 mature G0 male quails, the semen was eGFP-positive, as detected by polymerase chain reaction (PCR), indicating transgenic germ line chimeras. Testcross and genetic analyses revealed that the G0 quail produced transgenic G1 offspring; of 46 G1 hatchlings, 6 were transgenic (6/46, 13.0%). We also compared this new method with the conventional transgenesis using stage X subgerminal cavity injection. Total 240 quail embryos were injected by subgerminal cavity injection, of which 34 (14.1%) were hatched, significantly lower than the new method. From these hatched quails semen samples were collected from 19 sexually matured males and tested for the transgene by PCR. The transgene was present in three G0 male quails and only 4/236 G1 offspring (1.7%) were transgenic. In conclusion, we developed a novel bird transgenic method by injection of lentiviral vector into embryonic blood vessel at HH 13-15 stage, which result in significant higher transgenic efficiency than the conventional subgerminal cavity injection.
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- Zifu Zhang
- State Key Laboratories for Agrobiotechnology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Education Examinations Authority, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratories for Agrobiotechnology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratories for Agrobiotechnology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratories for Agrobiotechnology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratories for Agrobiotechnology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratories for Agrobiotechnology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratories for Agrobiotechnology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratories for Agrobiotechnology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratories for Agrobiotechnology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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Nakamura Y, Usui F, Miyahara D, Mori T, Ono T, Kagami H, Takeda K, Nirasawa K, Tagami T. X-irradiation removes endogenous primordial germ cells (PGCs) and increases germline transmission of donor PGCs in chimeric chickens. J Reprod Dev 2012; 58:432-7. [PMID: 22498815 DOI: 10.1262/jrd.2012-045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Primordial germ cells (PGCs) are embryonic precursors of germline cells with potential applications in genetic conservation, transgenic animal production and germline stem cell research. These lines of research would benefit from improved germline transmission of transplanted PGCs in chimeric chickens. We therefore evaluated the effects of pretransplant X-irradiation of recipient embryos on the efficacy of germline transmission of donor PGCs in chimeric chickens. Intact chicken eggs were exposed to X-ray doses of 3, 6 and 9 Gy (dose rate = 0.12 Gy/min) after 52 h of incubation. There was no significant difference in hatching rate between the 3-Gy-irradiated group and the nonirradiated control group (40.0 vs. 69.6%), but the hatching rate in the 6-Gy-irradiated group (28.6%) was significantly lower than in the control group (P<0.05). No embryos irradiated with 9 Gy of X-rays survived to hatching. X-irradiation significantly reduced the number of endogenous PGCs in the embryonic gonads at stage 27 in a dose-dependent manner compared with nonirradiated controls. The numbers of endogenous PGCs in the 3-, 6- and 9-Gy-irradiated groups were 21.0, 9.6 and 4.6% of the nonirradiated control numbers, respectively. Sets of 100 donor PGCs were subsequently transferred intravascularly into embryos irradiated with 3 Gy X-rays and nonirradiated control embryos. Genetic cross-test analysis revealed that the germline transmission rate in the 3-Gy-irradiated group was significantly higher than in the control group (27.5 vs. 5.6%; P<0.05). In conclusion, X-irradiation reduced the number of endogenous PGCs and increased the germline transmission of transferred PGCs in chimeric chickens.
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- Yoshiaki Nakamura
- Division of Germ Cell Biology, National Institute for Basic Biology, National Institute of Natural Sciences, Aichi 444-8787, Japan.
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Liu C, Khazanehdari KA, Baskar V, Saleem S, Kinne J, Wernery U, Chang IK. Production of chicken progeny (Gallus gallus domesticus) from interspecies germline chimeric duck (Anas domesticus) by primordial germ cell transfer. Biol Reprod 2012; 86:101. [PMID: 22190706 DOI: 10.1095/biolreprod.111.094409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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The present study aimed to investigate the differentiation of chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) primordial germ cells (PGCs) in duck (Anas domesticus) gonads. Chimeric ducks were produced by transferring chicken PGCs into duck embryos. Transfer of 200 and 400 PGCs resulted in the detection of a total number of 63.0 ± 54.3 and 116.8 ± 47.1 chicken PGCs in the gonads of 7-day-old duck embryos, respectively. The chimeric rate of ducks prior to hatching was 52.9% and 90.9%, respectively. Chicken germ cells were assessed in the gonad of chimeric ducks with chicken-specific DNA probes. Chicken spermatogonia were detected in the seminiferous tubules of duck testis. Chicken oogonia, primitive and primary follicles, and chicken-derived oocytes were also found in the ovaries of chimeric ducks, indicating that chicken PGCs are able to migrate, proliferate, and differentiate in duck ovaries and participate in the progression of duck ovarian folliculogenesis. Chicken DNA was detected using PCR from the semen of chimeric ducks. A total number of 1057 chicken eggs were laid by Barred Rock hens after they were inseminated with chimeric duck semen, of which four chicken offspring hatched and one chicken embryo did not hatch. Female chimeric ducks were inseminated with chicken semen; however, no fertile eggs were obtained. In conclusion, these results demonstrated that chicken PGCs could interact with duck germinal epithelium and complete spermatogenesis and eventually give rise to functional sperm. The PGC-mediated germline chimera technology may provide a novel system for conserving endangered avian species.
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- Chunhai Liu
- Cell Biology Department, Central Veterinary Research Laboratory, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Expression of GFP Gene in Cultured PGCs Isolated from Embryonic Blood and Incorporation into Gonads of Recipient Embryos. J Poult Sci 2012. [DOI: 10.2141/jpsa.011094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Sun P, Zhang Z, Wu G, Yan L, Yuan F, Zhang W, Gao J, Jin W, Li Z. Transgenic chimera quail production by microinjecting lentiviral vector into the blood vessel of the early embryo. Anim Sci J 2011; 83:291-8. [PMID: 22515688 DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2011.00959.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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In the past, several strategies have been used to generate transgenic birds. The most successful method has proven to be injection of lentiviral vector into the subgerminal cavity of the newly laid egg. In this study, we directly injected lentiviral vector into the blood vessel of HH13-15 quail embryos to produce transgenic chimeras. In the manipulated, hatched birds, the green fluorescent protein (GFP) gene driven by a cytomegalovirus (CMV) promoter was extensively expressed. All tissues analyzed were GFP-positive, and gonad cells from some of the manipulated embryos expressed GFP. The semen genome of 21.4% of mature male birds was determined to be GFP-positive by PCR, indicating these male birds were transgenic chimeras.
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- Peng Sun
- State Key Laboratories for Agrobiotechnology, China Agricultural University Beijing Education Examinations Authority, China
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