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Qin Q, Li Z, Liu R, Liu S, Guo M, Zhang M, Wu H, Huang L. Effects of resveratrol on HIF-1α/VEGF pathway and apoptosis in vitrified duck ovary transplantation. Theriogenology 2023; 210:84-93. [PMID: 37481978 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2023.06.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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Preservation of ovarian tissues is an effective way to ensure genetic diversity of susceptible natural bird populations that are in danger of extinction. We examined whether the addition of the plant phenol resveratrol to vitrification solutions ameliorates the damaging effects of tissue hypoxia and reperfusion injury when the tissues are transplanted. Duck ovary tissues were frozen in the presence of varying concentrations of resveratrol in cryopreservation solutions and then transplanted under the renal capsules of 2-day-old Shelducks. Samples of the transplanted tissues were examined on days 3- and 9- post transplantation for activation of hypoxia-, antioxidant- and apoptosis-related gene expression and apoptosis. Resveratrol significantly increased expression of VEGF, HIF-1α, Nrf2, CAT and Bcl-2 mRNA and decreased BAX and Caspase-3 mRNA and reduced numbers of TUNEL-positive cells after vitrification and heterotopic ovarian transplantation. Resveratrol improved the antioxidant capacity, reduced apoptosis and activated the HIF-1α/VEGF pathway to promote angiogenesis 3- and 9-days following transplantation. These results indicated that the addition of resveratrol to vitrification solutions intended for long-term cryopreservation of ovary tissues improves survival in storage and the grafts following transplantation. This study provides a theoretical basis for the successful transplantation of avian ovarian tissue after vitrification.
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- Qingming Qin
- Engineering and Technology Research Center for Waterfowl Resources Development and Utilization and Epidemic Disease Prevention and Control of Henan Province, Xinyang Agriculture and Forestry University, Xinyang, Henan Province, 464000, PR China
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- Engineering and Technology Research Center for Waterfowl Resources Development and Utilization and Epidemic Disease Prevention and Control of Henan Province, Xinyang Agriculture and Forestry University, Xinyang, Henan Province, 464000, PR China
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- Engineering and Technology Research Center for Waterfowl Resources Development and Utilization and Epidemic Disease Prevention and Control of Henan Province, Xinyang Agriculture and Forestry University, Xinyang, Henan Province, 464000, PR China
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- Engineering and Technology Research Center for Waterfowl Resources Development and Utilization and Epidemic Disease Prevention and Control of Henan Province, Xinyang Agriculture and Forestry University, Xinyang, Henan Province, 464000, PR China
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- Engineering and Technology Research Center for Waterfowl Resources Development and Utilization and Epidemic Disease Prevention and Control of Henan Province, Xinyang Agriculture and Forestry University, Xinyang, Henan Province, 464000, PR China
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- Engineering and Technology Research Center for Waterfowl Resources Development and Utilization and Epidemic Disease Prevention and Control of Henan Province, Xinyang Agriculture and Forestry University, Xinyang, Henan Province, 464000, PR China
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- Engineering and Technology Research Center for Waterfowl Resources Development and Utilization and Epidemic Disease Prevention and Control of Henan Province, Xinyang Agriculture and Forestry University, Xinyang, Henan Province, 464000, PR China
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- Engineering and Technology Research Center for Waterfowl Resources Development and Utilization and Epidemic Disease Prevention and Control of Henan Province, Xinyang Agriculture and Forestry University, Xinyang, Henan Province, 464000, PR China.
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Cui M, Zhan T, Yang J, Dang H, Yang G, Han H, Liu L, Xu Y. Droplet Generation, Vitrification, and Warming for Cell Cryopreservation: A Review. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2023; 9:1151-1163. [PMID: 36744931 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c01087] [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: 02/07/2023]
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Cryopreservation is currently a key step in translational medicine that could provide new ideas for clinical applications in reproductive medicine, regenerative medicine, and cell therapy. With the advantages of a low concentration of cryoprotectant, fast cooling rate, and easy operation, droplet-based printing for vitrification has received wide attention in the field of cryopreservation. This review summarizes the droplet generation, vitrification, and warming method. Droplet generation techniques such as inkjet printing, microvalve printing, and acoustic printing have been applied in the field of cryopreservation. Droplet vitrification includes direct contact with liquid nitrogen vitrification and droplet solid surface vitrification. The limitations of droplet vitrification (liquid nitrogen contamination, droplet evaporation, gas film inhibition of heat transfer, frosting) and solutions are discussed. Furthermore, a comparison of the external physical field warming method with the conventional water bath method revealed that better applications can be achieved in automated rapid warming of microdroplets. The combination of droplet vitrification technology and external physical field warming technology is expected to enable high-throughput and automated cryopreservation, which has a promising future in biomedicine and regenerative medicine.
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- Mengdong Cui
- Institute of Biothermal Science & Technology, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai200093, China
- Shanghai Co-innovation Center for Energy Therapy of Tumors, Shanghai200093, China
- Shanghai Technical Service Platform for Cryopreservation of Biological Resources, Shanghai200093, China
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- Institute of Biothermal Science & Technology, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai200093, China
- Shanghai Co-innovation Center for Energy Therapy of Tumors, Shanghai200093, China
- Shanghai Technical Service Platform for Cryopreservation of Biological Resources, Shanghai200093, China
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- Institute of Biothermal Science & Technology, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai200093, China
- Shanghai Co-innovation Center for Energy Therapy of Tumors, Shanghai200093, China
- Shanghai Technical Service Platform for Cryopreservation of Biological Resources, Shanghai200093, China
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- Institute of Biothermal Science & Technology, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai200093, China
- Shanghai Co-innovation Center for Energy Therapy of Tumors, Shanghai200093, China
- Shanghai Technical Service Platform for Cryopreservation of Biological Resources, Shanghai200093, China
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- Institute of Biothermal Science & Technology, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai200093, China
- Shanghai Co-innovation Center for Energy Therapy of Tumors, Shanghai200093, China
- Shanghai Technical Service Platform for Cryopreservation of Biological Resources, Shanghai200093, China
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- Institute of Biothermal Science & Technology, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai200093, China
- Shanghai Co-innovation Center for Energy Therapy of Tumors, Shanghai200093, China
- Shanghai Technical Service Platform for Cryopreservation of Biological Resources, Shanghai200093, China
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- Institute of Biothermal Science & Technology, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai200093, China
- Shanghai Co-innovation Center for Energy Therapy of Tumors, Shanghai200093, China
- Shanghai Technical Service Platform for Cryopreservation of Biological Resources, Shanghai200093, China
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- Institute of Biothermal Science & Technology, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai200093, China
- Shanghai Co-innovation Center for Energy Therapy of Tumors, Shanghai200093, China
- Shanghai Technical Service Platform for Cryopreservation of Biological Resources, Shanghai200093, China
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Silva AR, Pereira AF, Comizzoli P. Biobanking and use of gonadal tissues - a promising strategy for conserving wildlife from the Caatinga biome. Anim Reprod 2023; 19:e20220135. [PMID: 36819484 PMCID: PMC9924771 DOI: 10.1590/1984-3143-ar2022-0135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/19/2023] Open
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Biological Resource Banks (BRB) or Genetic Resource Banks (GRB) are critical tools for the conservation of animal biodiversity. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, more than 38,500 species are threatened with extinction, out of a total of 138,300 surveyed species. These banks are repositories of biological samples and data recovered and preserved for the long term by zoos, universities, research centers and other conservation organizations. In recent years, BRB have increasingly included ovarian and testicular tissues as additional options to rescue and propagate wild species, especially those at risk of extinction. After in vitro culture or grafting, gonadal tissues are potential sources of matured gametes that can be used for Assisted Reproduction Technologies while informing about gametogenesis or mechanisms involved in infertility. It therefore is crucial to properly recover, cryopreserve, and culture these tissues using species-specific protocols. Developing BRBs is currently one of the strategies to preserve species from the Caatinga biome - an exclusively Brazilian biome with a rich wild fauna that suffers from anthropogenic activities. Among wild species from this biome, studies have been primarily conducted in collared peccaries, agoutis, cavies, and armadillos to preserve their ovarian and testicular tissues. Additionally, domestic species such as the domestic cat and donkeys have been proposed as models for wild species that are phylogenetically close. This review addresses the main technical aspects involved in obtaining BRB derived from gonadal tissues in some wild species of the Caatinga biome. It reports recent advances and perspectives to use these biological materials for wildlife conservation.
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- Alexandre Rodrigues Silva
- Laboratório de Conservação de Germoplasma Animal, Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido, Mossoró, RN, Brasil,Corresponding author:
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- Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, Washington, USA
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Bolton RL, Mooney A, Pettit MT, Bolton AE, Morgan L, Drake GJ, Appeltant R, Walker SL, Gillis JD, Hvilsom C. Resurrecting biodiversity: advanced assisted reproductive technologies and biobanking. REPRODUCTION AND FERTILITY 2022; 3:R121-R146. [PMID: 35928671 PMCID: PMC9346332 DOI: 10.1530/raf-22-0005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Biodiversity is defined as the presence of a variety of living organisms on the Earth that is essential for human survival. However, anthropogenic activities are causing the sixth mass extinction, threatening even our own species. For many animals, dwindling numbers are becoming fragmented populations with low genetic diversity, threatening long-term species viability. With extinction rates 1000–10,000 times greater than natural, ex situ and in situ conservation programmes need additional support to save species. The indefinite storage of cryopreserved (−196°C) viable cells and tissues (cryobanking), followed by assisted or advanced assisted reproductive technology (ART: utilisation of oocytes and spermatozoa to generate offspring; aART: utilisation of somatic cell genetic material to generate offspring), may be the only hope for species’ long-term survival. As such, cryobanking should be considered a necessity for all future conservation strategies. Following cryopreservation, ART/aART can be used to reinstate lost genetics back into a population, resurrecting biodiversity. However, for this to be successful, species-specific protocol optimisation and increased knowledge of basic biology for many taxa are required. Current ART/aART is primarily focused on mammalian taxa; however, this needs to be extended to all, including to some of the most endangered species: amphibians. Gamete, reproductive tissue and somatic cell cryobanking can fill the gap between losing genetic diversity today and future technological developments. This review explores species prioritisation for cryobanking and the successes and challenges of cryopreservation and multiple ARTs/aARTs. We here discuss the value of cryobanking before more species are lost and the potential of advanced reproductive technologies not only to halt but also to reverse biodiversity loss.
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- Rhiannon L Bolton
- Nature’s SAFE, Chapel Field Stud, Ash Lane, Whitchurch, Shropshire, UK
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- Nature’s SAFE, Chapel Field Stud, Ash Lane, Whitchurch, Shropshire, UK
- IMT International Limited, Tattenhall, Chester, UK
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- Nature’s SAFE, Chapel Field Stud, Ash Lane, Whitchurch, Shropshire, UK
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- Gemini Genetics, Chapel Field Stud, Ash Lane, Whitchurch, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Women’s and Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Women’s Centre, Level 3, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK
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- Nature’s SAFE, Chapel Field Stud, Ash Lane, Whitchurch, Shropshire, UK
- Chester Zoo, Upton-by-Chester, UK
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- South-East Zoo Alliance for Reproduction & Conservation, Yulee, Florida, USA
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Silva AM, Pereira AG, Bezerra LGP, Jerônimo Moreira SS, Pereira AF, Oliveira MF, Comizzoli P, Silva AR. Cryopreservation of Testicular Tissue from Adult Red-Rumped Agoutis (Dasyprocta leporina Linnaeus, 1758). Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12060738. [PMID: 35327135 PMCID: PMC8944822 DOI: 10.3390/ani12060738] [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: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Testicular tissues are composed of many types of germ cells, including early stages which can be grown up to fully formed spermatozoa following grafting or in vitro culture. The systematic banking of testicular tissues at freezing temperatures is useful for future use in assisted reproduction and to improve the reproductive management of rare mammalian species. The present study explored testicular tissue cryopreservation in the red-rumped agouti by slow freezing or vitrification methods, using different combinations of cryoprotectants. Solid-surface vitrification using the combination of dimethyl sulfoxide and ethylene glycol was the most effective protocol to preserve testicular cell morphology and proliferative potential. Abstract This study measured the effects of different freezing techniques and permeating cryoprotectants on the preservation of testicular tissues from adult red-rumped agoutis. Tissue biopsies (3.0 mm3) from five individuals were allocated to different experimental groups: control (non-cryopreserved); slow freezing (SF), solid-surface vitrification (SSV), and conventional vitrification (CV). Each method used dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), ethylene glycol (EG), or a DMSO + EG combination. Morphology, viability, mitochondrial activity, and proliferative potential were assessed in fresh and frozen tissue samples. Testicular morphology was better using SSV with a combination of DMSO and EG. Across the different cryopreservation approaches, as well as cryoprotectant combinations, cell viability was comparable. Regarding mitochondrial activity, DMSO + EG/SSV or CV, and DMSO + EG/CV were similar to the EG/SF group, which was the best group that provided values similar to fresh control groups. Adequate preservation of the proliferative potential of spermatogonia, Leydig cells, and Sertoli cells was obtained using SSV with DMSO + EG. Overall, the use of SSV with DMSO + EG was the best protocol for the preservation of testicular tissues from adult red-rumped agoutis.
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- Andréia M. Silva
- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm Conservation, Department of Animal Sciences, Federal University of Semiarid Region–UFERSA, Mossoró 59625-900, RN, Brazil; (A.M.S.); (A.G.P.); (L.G.P.B.); (S.S.J.M.); (A.F.P.); (M.F.O.)
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- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm Conservation, Department of Animal Sciences, Federal University of Semiarid Region–UFERSA, Mossoró 59625-900, RN, Brazil; (A.M.S.); (A.G.P.); (L.G.P.B.); (S.S.J.M.); (A.F.P.); (M.F.O.)
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- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm Conservation, Department of Animal Sciences, Federal University of Semiarid Region–UFERSA, Mossoró 59625-900, RN, Brazil; (A.M.S.); (A.G.P.); (L.G.P.B.); (S.S.J.M.); (A.F.P.); (M.F.O.)
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- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm Conservation, Department of Animal Sciences, Federal University of Semiarid Region–UFERSA, Mossoró 59625-900, RN, Brazil; (A.M.S.); (A.G.P.); (L.G.P.B.); (S.S.J.M.); (A.F.P.); (M.F.O.)
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- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm Conservation, Department of Animal Sciences, Federal University of Semiarid Region–UFERSA, Mossoró 59625-900, RN, Brazil; (A.M.S.); (A.G.P.); (L.G.P.B.); (S.S.J.M.); (A.F.P.); (M.F.O.)
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- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm Conservation, Department of Animal Sciences, Federal University of Semiarid Region–UFERSA, Mossoró 59625-900, RN, Brazil; (A.M.S.); (A.G.P.); (L.G.P.B.); (S.S.J.M.); (A.F.P.); (M.F.O.)
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- Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, National Zoological Park, Veterinary Hospital, Washington, DC 20008, USA;
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- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm Conservation, Department of Animal Sciences, Federal University of Semiarid Region–UFERSA, Mossoró 59625-900, RN, Brazil; (A.M.S.); (A.G.P.); (L.G.P.B.); (S.S.J.M.); (A.F.P.); (M.F.O.)
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Gupta PSP, Kaushik K, Johnson P, Krishna K, Nandi S, Mondal S, Nikhil Kumar Tej J, Somoskoi B, Cseh S. Effect of different vitrification protocols on post thaw viability and gene expression of ovine preantral follicles. Theriogenology 2022; 178:1-7. [PMID: 34735977 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2021.10.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Revised: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The aim of the present study was to establish a vitrification protocol for ovine preantral follicles, which can retain viability after thawing and to evaluate the impact of different vitrification treatments on apoptosis and development-related gene expression. Preantral follicles were isolated from cortical slices of ovaries by the mechanical method of isolation. The isolated preantral follicles (200-300 μm) were randomly assigned into four groups. Group1 - Control Fresh preantral follicles (256 follicles); Group 2- Vitrification treatment A (259 follicles) (Vitrification solution 1 (VS1) - Fetal bovine serum (FBS)10%, Ethylene glycol (EG):1.8 M, Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO): 1.4 M, Sucrose-0.3 M for 4 min; VS2- FBS10%, EG:4.5 M, DMSO: 3.5 M, Sucrose:0.3 M for 45 s), Group 3 - Vitr. treatment B (235 follicles) (VS1-FBS 20%, EG:1.3 M, DMSO1.05 M for 15 min, VS2- FBS 20%, EG:2.7 M, DMSO:2.1 M for 5 min) and Group 4-Vitrification treatment C (248 follicles) (VS1-Glycerol(Gly):1.2 M for 3 min, VS2- Gly:1.2 M, EG:3.6 M for 3 min, VS3- Gly3M, EG: 4.5 M for 1 min). Preantral follicles were placed in corresponding vitrification treatments and later plunged immediately into liquid nitrogen (-196 °C). After a week, the follicles were thawed and analyzed for follicular viability by trypan blue dye exclusion method as well as for gene expression. The results showed that the low concentration of cryoprotectants (vitrification treatment B) negatively affected the viability of preantral follicles in comparison with control follicles. There was no significant difference in the viability rates among the Control (87%), Treatment A (79%) and Treatment C (75%). The percentage of viable preantral follicles (73%) derived from Treatment B was significantly decreased (P<0.05%) in comparison to that of control. The expression of apoptotic gene BAK was higher in the vitrification treatment B group. Expressions of the other apoptosis-related genes i.e. Bcl2L1, BAD, BAX, Caspase 3, and Annexin showed no significant difference among the groups. The expression pattern of development competence genes GDF-9 and BMP-15 were higher (P < 0.05) in vitrification treatment A and C, respectively. Expression of NOBOX gene was significantly increased in preantral follicles with Vitrification treatment B compared to the control group. We conclude that both the Vitrification treatment A and Treatment C were the efficient vitrification treatment methods for the vitrification of ovine preantral follicles.
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- P S P Gupta
- ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bengaluru, India.
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- ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bengaluru, India
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- ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bengaluru, India
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- ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bengaluru, India
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- ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bengaluru, India
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- ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bengaluru, India
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- ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bengaluru, India
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- Dept. and Clinic of Obstetrics & Reproduction, University of Veterinary Science, Budapest, Hungary
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- Dept. and Clinic of Obstetrics & Reproduction, University of Veterinary Science, Budapest, Hungary
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Costa FDC, Vasconcelos EM, Nunes Azevedo VA, Feitosa Melo Paulino LR, Soares MD, Viana Silva JR, Barbalho Silva AW, Paz Souza AL. Aloe vera increases mRNA expression of antioxidant enzymes in cryopreserved bovine ovarian tissue and promotes follicular growth and survival after in vitro culture. Cryobiology 2021; 102:104-113. [PMID: 34270982 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2021.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The aims of the present study were to evaluate the effects of Aloe vera extract on expression of mRNA for antioxidant enzymes in bovine ovarian tissue after vitrification, as well as on follicular morphology, viability, activation and extracellular matrix in cultured ovarian tissues that had been previously vitrified. Fragments from bovine ovarian cortical tissue were cryopreserved in a vitrification solution alone or supplemented with two concentrations of Aloe vera (10 or 50%). After thawing, the cryopreserved tissues were analyzed by histological techniques, as well as the levels of mRNA for SOD, CAT, PRDX6 and GPX1 were investigated. Furthermore, cryopreserved fragments were then culture in vitro in α-MEM for 6 days. Histological evaluation of cultured tissues was performed to determine the percentages of normal and developing follicles. The results showed that, after vitrification, the presence of Aloe vera in both concentrations was able to maintain percentages of collagen fibers similar to fresh tissues (P < 0.05). Aloe vera in both concentrations significantly increased mRNA levels for PRDX6 and GPX1 in cryopreserved tissues, while 10% Aloe vera increased mRNA levels for SOD (P < 0.05). In parallel, after in vitro culture, fragments vitrified in the presence of 10% Aloe vera had significantly higher levels of morphologically healthy follicles when compared to tissue that were vitrified without Aloe vera. In fragments vitrified with Aloe vera, the rate of developing follicles was significantly higher than in tissues vitrified without Aloe vera. Tissues vitrified with 10% Aloe vera and cultured in vitro maintained percentages of collagen fibers similar to fresh tissues. In conclusion, 10% Aloe vera increases the expression of mRNA for PRDX6, GPX1 and SOD in vitrified ovarian tissues, maintains follicular survival and promotes activation and development of follicles after in vitro culture of vitrified bovine ovarian tissue.
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- Francisco das Chagas Costa
- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Physiology of Reproduction (LABIREP), Federal University of Ceará, Sobral, Ceará, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Science and Biotechnology. Institute of Biology. Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Physiology of Reproduction (LABIREP), Federal University of Ceará, Sobral, Ceará, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Physiology of Reproduction (LABIREP), Federal University of Ceará, Sobral, Ceará, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Physiology of Reproduction (LABIREP), Federal University of Ceará, Sobral, Ceará, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Physiology of Reproduction (LABIREP), Federal University of Ceará, Sobral, Ceará, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Physiology of Reproduction (LABIREP), Federal University of Ceará, Sobral, Ceará, Brazil.
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Campos LB, Silva AM, Praxedes ÉCG, Bezerra LGP, Freitas JLS, Melo LM, Pereira AF, Figueiredo JR, Silva AR. Effect of growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF-9) on in vitro development of collared peccary preantral follicles in ovarian tissues. Anim Reprod Sci 2021; 226:106717. [PMID: 33579546 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2021.106717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Revised: 01/28/2021] [Accepted: 01/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The aims were to identify the effects of growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF-9) on the in vitro development of ovarian preantral follicles (PAFs) of collared peccaries. Ovarian fragments were in vitro cultured for 1 or 7 days without or with inclusion of GDF-9 in the medium (0, 50, 100, or 200 ng/mL). The non-cultured (control) and cultured fragments were evaluated for PAF viability, activation, and cell proliferation. Although there were no differences in the percentage of morphologically normal follicles, the percentage of growing follicles was greater compared to the control in all treatment groups, especially those cultured with 200 ng/mL GDF-9 for 7 days (P < 0.05). The inclusion of GDF-9 in the medium did not interfere with PAF viability (P> 0.05); however, treatment with 200 ng/mL GDF-9 resulted in greater (P < 0.05) cell proliferation in PAFs cultured for 1 or 7 days (∼2.5 nucleolar organizing regions - NORs) compared to the follicles of the control group (2.0 NORs). In addition, peccary ovarian cortexes were subjected to PCR analysis and there was detection of the mRNA GDF-9 receptor transcripts of the BMPR2 (type I receptor) and ALK-5 (type II receptor) types. In conclusion, GDF-9, especially at a 200 ng/mL inclusion in the culture medium, was actively involved in the in vitro development of collared peccary PAFs.
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- Lívia B Campos
- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm Conservation, Federal Rural University of Semi-Arid, Mossoró, RN, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm Conservation, Federal Rural University of Semi-Arid, Mossoró, RN, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm Conservation, Federal Rural University of Semi-Arid, Mossoró, RN, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm Conservation, Federal Rural University of Semi-Arid, Mossoró, RN, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Physiology and Control of Reproduction, Ceará State University, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Physiology and Control of Reproduction, Ceará State University, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm Conservation, Federal Rural University of Semi-Arid, Mossoró, RN, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes Enclosed in Preantral Follicles, State University of Ceará, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm Conservation, Federal Rural University of Semi-Arid, Mossoró, RN, Brazil.
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Gomes HAN, Campos LB, Praxedes ÉCG, Oliveira MF, Pereira AF, Silva AR, Saraiva MVA. BMP-15 activity on in vitro development of collared peccary (Pecari tajacu Linnaeus, 1758) preantral follicles. Reprod Domest Anim 2020; 55:958-964. [PMID: 32473042 DOI: 10.1111/rda.13735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Accepted: 05/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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This study investigated the effects of BMP-15 on the in vitro development of preantral follicles of collared peccaries. Ovarian fragments were cultured for 1 or 6 days in Tissue Culture Medium 199 (TCM199+ ) supplemented with BMP-15 at rates of 0, 1, 25 or 50 ng/ml. The fragments were analysed histologically by evaluating follicular morphology, activation and growth as well as the potential for proliferation of granulosa cells. Our results show the addition of 25 ng/ml BMP-15 in the medium provided the greatest percentage of normal follicles (79.67% ± 0.69) when compared to other treatments (p < .05); however, this result is similar to 1 ng/ml BMP-15 (74.00% ± 1.90, p > .05). Moreover, 25 and 50 ng/ml of BMP-15 promoted follicular activation. BMP-15 supplements did not affect oocyte and follicular growth. All concentrations of BMP-15 increased the number of nucleolus organizer regions (NORs) after 1 day of culture when compared to fresh fragments or the control samples (p < .05). However, at the end of the experiment, the number of NORs in follicles cultured in all treatments was higher than that observed in the fresh control (sample taken prior to culturing) (p > .05). In summary, the addition of 25 ng/ml BMP-15 to the culture medium of collared peccary preantral follicles maintained a high number of morphologically healthy follicles and stimulated the activation of primordial follicles after 6 days in culture.
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- Henrique A N Gomes
- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm Conservation, Federal Rural University of Semi-Arid, Mossoro-RN, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm Conservation, Federal Rural University of Semi-Arid, Mossoro-RN, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm Conservation, Federal Rural University of Semi-Arid, Mossoro-RN, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Morphophysiology, Federal Rural University of Semi-Arid, Mossoro-RN, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology, Federal Rural University of Semi-Arid, Mossoro-RN, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm Conservation, Federal Rural University of Semi-Arid, Mossoro-RN, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm Conservation, Federal Rural University of Semi-Arid, Mossoro-RN, Brazil
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Mahmoudi Asl M, Rahbarghazi R, Beheshti R, Alihemmati A, Aliparasti MR, Abedelahi A. Effects of Different Vitrification Solutions and Protocol on Follicular Ultrastructure and Revascularization of Autografted Mouse Ovarian Tissue. CELL JOURNAL 2020; 22:491-501. [PMID: 32347043 PMCID: PMC7211277 DOI: 10.22074/cellj.2021.6877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2019] [Accepted: 07/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
Abstract
Objective Many attempts have been made to preserve fertility by improving the cryopreservation of the ovarian tissue.
This current studyaimed to improve of direct cover vitrification (DCV) protocol on follicular preservation and angiogenesis in
autografted ovarian tissue.
Materials and Methods In this experimental study, sixty five female Balb/c mice (5-6 week-old) were anesthetized and
their ovaries were dissected. The left ovaries were vitrified by DCV solution, thawed by descending concentrations of
sucrose, and then autografted subcutaneously. The right ovaries were autografted with no vitrification procedure prior
to transplantation. The animals were sacrificed under anesthesia on the 7thday after transplantation to obtain ovarian
tissue. Follicular quality was assessed by histological and ultrastructure observations, and angiogenesis was examined
by immunohistochemical staining and real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis.
Results The histological and ultrastructure features of the follicles preserved well after vitrification of the ovarian tissue
by 10% ethylene glycol (EG) and 10% dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). Revascularizationwas manifested prominently in the
DCV1-vitrified/grafted ovaries by von Willebrand factor (vWF) and alpha smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) immunostaining.
The ovarian tissue vitrified in DCV1 protocol had higher expression levels of angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2) and vascular
endothelial growth factor (VEGF) 7 days after autotransplantation (P<0.01).
Conclusion These findings suggest that DCV with 10% of both EG and DMSO, is an effective cryopreservation
solution for preservation of good quality follicles as well an upregulation of angiogenic factors after ovarian tissue
transplantation.
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Veterinary, Shabestar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shabestar, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Reproductive Biology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran. Electronic Adress:
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Silva AMD, Pereira AF, Comizzoli P, Silva AR. Cryopreservation and Culture of Testicular Tissues: An Essential Tool for Biodiversity Preservation. Biopreserv Biobank 2020; 18:235-243. [PMID: 32282240 DOI: 10.1089/bio.2020.0010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Systematic cryo-banking of reproductive tissues could enhance reproductive management and ensure sustainability of rare mammalian genotypes. Testicular tissues contain a vast number of germ cells, including at early stages (spermatogonia and spermatocytes), that can potentially develop into viable spermatozoa after grafting or culture in vitro, and the resulting sperm cells then can be used for assisted reproductive techniques. The objective of this review was to describe current advances, limitations, and perspectives related to the use of testicular tissue preservation as a strategy for the conservation of male fertility. Testes can be obtained from mature or prepubertal individuals, immediately postmortem or by orchiectomy, but testicular biopsies could also be an alternative to collect samples from living individuals. Testicular fragments can be then cryopreserved by using slow or ultra-rapid freezing, or even vitrification methods. The composition of cryopreservation media can vary according to species-specific characteristics, especially regarding the cryoprotectant type and concentration. Finally, spermatozoa have been usually obtained after xenografting of testicular fragments into severely immunodeficient mice, while this method still has to be optimized after in vitro culture conditions.
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- Andréia Maria da Silva
- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm Conservation, Federal Rural University of Semi-Arid, Mossoró, Brazil
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- Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, National Zoological Park, Veterinary Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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Praxedes ÉCG, Lima GL, da Silva AM, Campos LB, de Souza CMP, Moreira SSJ, de Oliveira MF, Silva AR. Comparison of different intracellular cryoprotectants on the solid surface vitrification of red-rumped agouti (Dasyprocta Leporina Lichtenstein, 1823) ovarian tissue. Reprod Domest Anim 2019; 55:154-161. [PMID: 31804747 DOI: 10.1111/rda.13600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2019] [Accepted: 11/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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In contributing to the conservation of wild rodents, the aim of this study was to evaluate the use of distinct cryoprotectants, separately or in combination, for solid surface vitrification (SSV) of red-rumped agouti ovarian tissue. Ovarian cortex from nine females was recovered and fragmented. Fresh fragments (control) were used to analyse the pre-antral follicle (PF) morphology using a histologic procedure, viability using the Trypan blue test, cell proliferation by counting the argyrophilic nucleolar organizing regions (Ag-NORs technique) and DNA integrity using the TUNEL assay. The remaining fragments were vitrified using SSV method with 3 M or 6 M ethylene glycol (EG) or dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), or in combination (3 M EG/3 M DMSO), and further evaluated as reported for the fresh samples. All cryoprotectants were effective at preserving PFs morphology compared to the control group (80.7 ± 5.21%), except 6 M EG and 3 M DMSO that provoked a significant (p < .05) decrease on the values of morphologically normal primary (60.0 ± 19.0%) and primordial (44 ± 4.5%) follicles, respectively. Regarding viability, all cryoprotectants provided values similar to that verified for the control group (79.0%), but a significant decrease (p < .05) was observed with EG/DMSO combination (59%). Using Ag-NORs technique, the highest (p < .05) cell proliferative capacity was detected when using EG at each tested concentration. The TUNEL proved the preservation of DNA integrity regardless of the cryoprotectant. In summary, we suggest the use of 3 M EG for the solid surface vitrification of red-rumped agouti ovarian tissue.
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- Érica Camila G Praxedes
- Laboratory on Animal Germplasm Conservation, Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido (UFERSA), Mossoró, Brazil
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- Laboratory on Animal Germplasm Conservation, Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido (UFERSA), Mossoró, Brazil
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- Laboratory on Animal Germplasm Conservation, Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido (UFERSA), Mossoró, Brazil
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- Laboratory on Animal Germplasm Conservation, Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido (UFERSA), Mossoró, Brazil
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- Laboratory on Animal Germplasm Conservation, Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido (UFERSA), Mossoró, Brazil
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- Laboratory on Animal Germplasm Conservation, Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido (UFERSA), Mossoró, Brazil
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- Laboratory on Animal Germplasm Conservation, Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido (UFERSA), Mossoró, Brazil
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- Laboratory on Animal Germplasm Conservation, Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido (UFERSA), Mossoró, Brazil
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da Silva AM, Bezerra LGP, Praxedes ECG, Moreira SSJ, de Souza CMP, de Oliveira MF, Pereira AF, Comizzoli P, Silva AR. Combination of intracellular cryoprotectants preserves the structure and the cells proliferative capacity potential of adult collared peccary testicular tissue subjected to solid surface vitrification. Cryobiology 2019; 91:53-60. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2019.10.199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2019] [Revised: 10/22/2019] [Accepted: 10/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Campos LB, da Silva AM, Praxedes ECG, Bezerra LGP, Gama Lins TLB, Menezes VG, de Matos MHT, Lima GL, Rodrigues APR, Silva AR. Vitrification of collared peccary ovarian tissue using open or closed systems and different intracellular cryoprotectants. Cryobiology 2019; 91:77-83. [PMID: 31639331 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2019.10.193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2019] [Revised: 10/16/2019] [Accepted: 10/17/2019] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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This study aimed to evaluate different vitrification methods using distinct cryoprotectants (CPAs) for the preservation of collared peccary ovarian preantral follicles (PFs). Ovarian pairs from six females were fragmented and three fragments (fresh control group) were immediately evaluated for morphology, viability, cell proliferation capacity (assessed by quantifying the number of argyrophilic nucleolus organizer regions - NORs), and apoptosis (by the identification of activated caspase-3 expression). The remaining 18 fragments were vitrified using the solid surface vitrification (SSV) method or the ovarian tissue cryosystem (OTC) with 3 M ethylene glycol (EG), 3 M dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), or a combination of the two (1.5 M EG/1.5 M DMSO). After two weeks, samples were rewarmed and evaluated as described previously. The OTC with any of the CPAs provided a similar conservation of morphologically normal PFs as the fresh control group (75.6 ± 8.6%); however, the SSV was only efficient with DMSO alone (63.9 ± 7.6%). Regarding the viability or cell proliferation, all tested groups provided post rewarming values similar to those observed for the fresh control group, 84.0 ± 2.9% viable cells with 2.0 ± 0.2 NORs. Related to apoptosis analysis, only the OTC with EG (46.7%) and the SSV method with EG (43.4%) or the combination of EG and DMSO (33.4%) provided similar values to those found for the fresh control group (36.7%). Our findings indicate the utilization of a closed system, the OTC, with 3 M EG as the CPA for the vitrification of collared peccary ovarian tissue.
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- Lívia Batista Campos
- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm Conservation (LCGA), Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido, Mossoró, RN, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm Conservation (LCGA), Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido, Mossoró, RN, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm Conservation (LCGA), Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido, Mossoró, RN, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development (BIOFOV), Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina, PE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development (BIOFOV), Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina, PE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development (BIOFOV), Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina, PE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles (LAMOFOPA), Universidade Estadual do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm Conservation (LCGA), Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido, Mossoró, RN, Brazil.
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