|
1
|
Shi X, Xu J, Hou Y, Wei Z, Guo L, Ma X, Wu L, Ma W, Tian X, Waiho K, Li X. Short-Term Low-Temperature Storage and Cryopreservation of Qihe Crucian Carp ( Carassius auratus) Sperm. Animals (Basel) 2025; 15:698. [PMID: 40075979 PMCID: PMC11899693 DOI: 10.3390/ani15050698] [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: 12/26/2024] [Revised: 02/05/2025] [Accepted: 02/21/2025] [Indexed: 03/14/2025] Open
Abstract
Qihe crucian carp Carassius auratus is one of the major economic aquacultural fish species in China. Due to environmental degradation and the impact of the reproduction mode of gynogenesis, the wild population of Qihe crucian carp exhibits an extremely low proportion of males. Therefore, it is imperative to develop the sperm preservation technology for Qihe crucian carp. In this study, the indicators, including sperm motility, sperm movement time, and sperm lifetime, were applied to evaluate the preservation effects of various extenders, cryoprotectant types and concentrations, and preservation manners, thus establishing the techniques of sperm short-term storage and cryopreservation for Qihe crucian carp. The results showed that HBSS was the most suitable extender solution, in which the sperm motility reached 93.00%. Under room temperature (26 °C), the sperm motility showed no significant differences across six different cryopreservation solutions. Under low temperature (4 °C), a 15% MeOH solution presented the most effective preservation effects of sperm in the short-term low-temperature storage. For cryopreservation in liquid nitrogen, the sperm activity in 20% DMSO was significantly higher than that in other solutions, representing the optimal cryopreservation solution. Furthermore, it was found that the sperm activity preserved by liquid nitrogen was significantly higher than that preserved by the ultra-freezer (-80 °C), indicating that the ultra-freezer cannot substitute for liquid nitrogen in cryopreservation. This is the first study to investigate the preservation of Qihe crucian carp sperm, providing valuable technical support for both genetic resource conservation and artificial breeding programs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xi Shi
- College of Life Sciences, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China;
- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China; (J.X.); (Y.H.); (Z.W.); (L.G.); (X.M.); (L.W.); (W.M.); (X.T.)
- Hangzhou Xiaoshan Donghai Breeding Co., Ltd., Hangzhou 311200, China
| | - Jiayin Xu
- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China; (J.X.); (Y.H.); (Z.W.); (L.G.); (X.M.); (L.W.); (W.M.); (X.T.)
| | - Yujie Hou
- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China; (J.X.); (Y.H.); (Z.W.); (L.G.); (X.M.); (L.W.); (W.M.); (X.T.)
| | - Zhen Wei
- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China; (J.X.); (Y.H.); (Z.W.); (L.G.); (X.M.); (L.W.); (W.M.); (X.T.)
| | - Lufang Guo
- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China; (J.X.); (Y.H.); (Z.W.); (L.G.); (X.M.); (L.W.); (W.M.); (X.T.)
| | - Xiao Ma
- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China; (J.X.); (Y.H.); (Z.W.); (L.G.); (X.M.); (L.W.); (W.M.); (X.T.)
| | - Limin Wu
- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China; (J.X.); (Y.H.); (Z.W.); (L.G.); (X.M.); (L.W.); (W.M.); (X.T.)
| | - Wenge Ma
- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China; (J.X.); (Y.H.); (Z.W.); (L.G.); (X.M.); (L.W.); (W.M.); (X.T.)
| | - Xue Tian
- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China; (J.X.); (Y.H.); (Z.W.); (L.G.); (X.M.); (L.W.); (W.M.); (X.T.)
| | - Khor Waiho
- Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus 21030, Terengganu, Malaysia;
| | - Xuejun Li
- College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China; (J.X.); (Y.H.); (Z.W.); (L.G.); (X.M.); (L.W.); (W.M.); (X.T.)
- Observation and Research Station on Water Ecosystem in Danjiangkou Reservoir of Henan Province, Nanyang 474450, China
| |
Collapse
|
|
2
|
Yang S, Guan J, Hua Y. Optimization of sperm cryopreservation protocol for Basa catfish (Pangasius bocourti). Cryobiology 2023:S0011-2240(23)00030-5. [PMID: 37031756 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2023.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2022] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023]
Abstract
The aim of this study was to optimize a sperm cryopreservation protocol for Basa catfish (Pangasius bocourti). Key factors for the efficiency of cryopreservation, including cryoprotectants, thawing conditions, equilibration times, dilution ratios and freezing methods, were investigated. The suitable time for post-thaw storage as well as pre-freezing cool storage was also examined. Five cryoprotectants (dimethyl sulfoxide, Me2SO; dimethylformamide, DMF; ethylene glycol, EG; propylene glycol, PG; N-methylacetamide, MA) at different final concentrations (5, 10 and 15%) were tested, 10% PG provided the best cryoprotective effect. Thawing temperature at 30-40 °C yielded significantly higher post-thaw motility than 20, 25, 50 or 60 °C. No obvious effect on sperm motility was detected either in equilibrated or thawed samples during a 2-h equilibration. Regarding dilution ratio (semen/cryomedium, v/v), percentage of motile spermatozoa was significantly higher at ratios of 2:1, 1:1 and 1:3 than those with higher ratios (1:5, 1:7 and 1:9). Thawed sperm was sensitive to post-thaw storage, but no reduction in motility was detected within 30 min. Further evaluation of the effective pre-freezing storage time indicated that sperm in diluted form had more advantage in maintaining its freezability, which could be chilled for 24 h before freezing without compromising post-thaw sperm motility. P. bocourti sperm could be successfully cryopreserved with both a programmable freezer and the floating frame technique (frozen 5 or 7 cm above the surface of liquid nitrogen). Cryopreserved sperm (77.5 ± 5.1%) fertilization was not significantly different from fresh sperm (80.9 ± 4.7%) at the ratio of 2 × 105 spermatozoa per egg. Our results provided more detailed suitable conditions for P. bocourti sperm cryopreservation than previous studies. Standardizing the cryopreservation protocol and storage time would be helpful in facilitating artificial reproduction in this species.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sen Yang
- College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University (Yangjiang Campus), Yangjiang, 529500, China
| | - Jingjing Guan
- College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University (Yangjiang Campus), Yangjiang, 529500, China
| | - Yanglin Hua
- College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University (Yangjiang Campus), Yangjiang, 529500, China.
| |
Collapse
|
|
3
|
Betsy C J, C S, Sampath Kumar J S. Cryopreservation and Its Application in Aquaculture. Vet Med Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.99629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
Abstract
Aquaculture is the major aquatic animal production segment. Problems like inbreeding depression, genetic drift, introgressive hybridization, etc. have been influencing the production of quality seeds negatively. Cryopreservation serves as a way-out for these problems and a possible answer to produce quality seeds and genetically improved varieties. It has been considered as a major strategy for conservation of fish genetic resources. Cryopreservation of fish gametes has been in vogue since 1953 and the technology is well studied and validated for many species. So far the milt of 200 fish species has been cryopreserved successfully. In this chapter, the importance of aquaculture in overcoming malnutrition, genetic issues affecting quality seed production, cryopreservation protocol employed for various fish species, problems faced in cryopreserving fish eggs and embryos and future of cryopreservation in aquaculture have been discussed.
Collapse
|
|
4
|
Jurado-Campos A, Soria-Meneses PJ, Sánchez-Rubio F, Niza E, Bravo I, Alonso-Moreno C, Arenas-Moreira M, García-Álvarez O, Soler AJ, Garde JJ, Fernández-Santos MDR. Vitamin E Delivery Systems Increase Resistance to Oxidative Stress in Red Deer Sperm Cells: Hydrogel and Nanoemulsion Carriers. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:1780. [PMID: 34829650 PMCID: PMC8615287 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10111780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Revised: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Oxidative stress has become a major concern in the field of spermatology, and one of the possible solutions to this acute problem would be the use of antioxidant protection; however, more studies are required in this field, as highly contradictory results regarding the addition of antioxidants have been obtained. Vitamin E is a powerful biological antioxidant, but its low stability and high hydrophobicity limit its application in spermatology, making the use of organic solvents necessary, which renders spermatozoa practically motionless. Keeping this in mind, we propose the use of hydrogels (HVEs) and nanoemulsions (NVEs), alone or in combination, as carriers for the controlled release of vitamin E, thus, improving its solubility and stability and preventing oxidative stress in sperm cells. Cryopreserved sperm from six stags was thawed and extended to 30 × 106 sperm/mL in Bovine Gamete Medium (BGM). Once aliquoted, the samples were incubated as follows: control, free vitamin E (1 mM), NVEs (9 mM), HVEs (1 mM), and the combination of HVEs and NVEs (H + N), with or without induced oxidative stress (100 µM Fe2+/ascorbate). The different treatments were analyzed after 0, 2, 5, and 24 h of incubation at 37 °C. Motility (CASA®), viability (YO-PRO-1/IP), mitochondrial membrane potential (Mitotracker Deep Red 633), lipid peroxidation (C11 BODIPY 581/591), intracellular reactive oxygen species production (CM-H2DCFDA), and DNA status (SCSA®) were assessed. Our results show that the deleterious effects of exogenous oxidative stress were prevented by the vitamin E-loaded carriers proposed, while the kinematic sperm parameters (p ˂ 0.05) and sperm viability were always preserved. Moreover, the vitamin E formulations maintained and preserved mitochondrial activity, prevented sperm lipid peroxidation, and decreased reactive oxygen species (ROS) production (p ˂ 0.05) under oxidative stress conditions. Vitamin E formulations were significantly different as regards the free vitamin E samples (p < 0.001), whose sperm kinematic parameters drastically decreased. This is the first time that vitamin E has been formulated as hydrogels. This new formulation could be highly relevant for sperm physiology preservation, signifying an excellent approach against sperm oxidative damage.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Alejandro Jurado-Campos
- SaBio IREC (CSIC—UCLM—JCCM), Campus Universitario, s/n, 02071 Albacete, Spain; (A.J.-C.); (P.J.S.-M.); (F.S.-R.); (M.A.-M.); (O.G.-Á); (A.J.S.); (J.J.G.)
| | - Pedro Javier Soria-Meneses
- SaBio IREC (CSIC—UCLM—JCCM), Campus Universitario, s/n, 02071 Albacete, Spain; (A.J.-C.); (P.J.S.-M.); (F.S.-R.); (M.A.-M.); (O.G.-Á); (A.J.S.); (J.J.G.)
| | - Francisca Sánchez-Rubio
- SaBio IREC (CSIC—UCLM—JCCM), Campus Universitario, s/n, 02071 Albacete, Spain; (A.J.-C.); (P.J.S.-M.); (F.S.-R.); (M.A.-M.); (O.G.-Á); (A.J.S.); (J.J.G.)
- Servicio de Farmacia Hospitalaria, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Albacete, GAI, 02071 Albacete, Spain
| | - Enrique Niza
- Centro Regional de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Unidad Nano-CRIB, 02071 Albacete, Spain; (E.N.); (I.B.); (C.A.-M.)
- Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Castilla la Mancha, 02071 Albacete, Spain
| | - Iván Bravo
- Centro Regional de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Unidad Nano-CRIB, 02071 Albacete, Spain; (E.N.); (I.B.); (C.A.-M.)
- Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Castilla la Mancha, 02071 Albacete, Spain
| | - Carlos Alonso-Moreno
- Centro Regional de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Unidad Nano-CRIB, 02071 Albacete, Spain; (E.N.); (I.B.); (C.A.-M.)
- Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Castilla la Mancha, 02071 Albacete, Spain
| | - María Arenas-Moreira
- SaBio IREC (CSIC—UCLM—JCCM), Campus Universitario, s/n, 02071 Albacete, Spain; (A.J.-C.); (P.J.S.-M.); (F.S.-R.); (M.A.-M.); (O.G.-Á); (A.J.S.); (J.J.G.)
- Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Castilla la Mancha, 02071 Albacete, Spain
| | - Olga García-Álvarez
- SaBio IREC (CSIC—UCLM—JCCM), Campus Universitario, s/n, 02071 Albacete, Spain; (A.J.-C.); (P.J.S.-M.); (F.S.-R.); (M.A.-M.); (O.G.-Á); (A.J.S.); (J.J.G.)
| | - Ana Josefa Soler
- SaBio IREC (CSIC—UCLM—JCCM), Campus Universitario, s/n, 02071 Albacete, Spain; (A.J.-C.); (P.J.S.-M.); (F.S.-R.); (M.A.-M.); (O.G.-Á); (A.J.S.); (J.J.G.)
| | - José Julián Garde
- SaBio IREC (CSIC—UCLM—JCCM), Campus Universitario, s/n, 02071 Albacete, Spain; (A.J.-C.); (P.J.S.-M.); (F.S.-R.); (M.A.-M.); (O.G.-Á); (A.J.S.); (J.J.G.)
| | - María del Rocío Fernández-Santos
- SaBio IREC (CSIC—UCLM—JCCM), Campus Universitario, s/n, 02071 Albacete, Spain; (A.J.-C.); (P.J.S.-M.); (F.S.-R.); (M.A.-M.); (O.G.-Á); (A.J.S.); (J.J.G.)
- Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Castilla la Mancha, 02071 Albacete, Spain
| |
Collapse
|
|
5
|
Cryopreservation of Plagiognathops microlepis sperm. Cryobiology 2018; 85:105-112. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2018.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2017] [Revised: 08/24/2018] [Accepted: 08/24/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
|
|
6
|
Kása E, Lujić J, Marinović Z, Kollár T, Bernáth G, Bokor Z, Urbányi B, Lefler KK, Jesenšek D, Horváth Á. Development of sperm vitrification protocols for two endangered salmonid species: the Adriatic grayling, Thymallus thymallus, and the marble trout, Salmo marmoratus. FISH PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY 2018; 44:1499-1507. [PMID: 29779063 DOI: 10.1007/s10695-018-0516-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2017] [Accepted: 05/08/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
Abstract
Vitrification was applied to the sperm of two endangered fish species of Soča River basin in Slovenia, the Adriatic grayling (Thymallus thymallus) and marble trout (Salmo marmoratus) following testing different cooling devices and vitrifying media. Sperm was collected, diluted in species-specific non-activating media containing cryoprotectants, and vitrified by plunging directly into liquid nitrogen without pre-cooling. Progressive motility, curvilinear velocity, and straightness of fresh and vitrified-warmed sperm were evaluated with computer-assisted sperm analysis (CASA). Fertilization trials were carried out to test the effectiveness of vitrification in the case of grayling. A protocol utilizing a glucose-based extender, 30% cryoprotectants (15% methanol + 15% propylene glycol), 1:1 dilution ratio, and droplets of 2 μl on a Cryotop as cooling device yielded the highest post-thaw motility values for both Adriatic grayling (7.5 ± 6.5%) and marble trout (26.6 ± 15.8%). Viable embryos were produced by fertilizing eggs with vitrified grayling sperm (hatching 13.1 ± 11.7%, control hatching 73.9 ± 10.4%). The vitrification protocol developed in this study can be utilized in the conservation efforts for the two species as an alternative to slow-rate freezing when working in field conditions or when specific equipment necessary for slow-rate freezing is not available.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Eszter Kása
- Department of Aquaculture, Szent István University, Páter Károly u. 1., Gödöllő, 2100, Hungary.
| | - Jelena Lujić
- Department of Aquaculture, Szent István University, Páter Károly u. 1., Gödöllő, 2100, Hungary
| | - Zoran Marinović
- Department of Aquaculture, Szent István University, Páter Károly u. 1., Gödöllő, 2100, Hungary
| | - Tímea Kollár
- Department of Aquaculture, Szent István University, Páter Károly u. 1., Gödöllő, 2100, Hungary
| | - Gergely Bernáth
- Department of Aquaculture, Szent István University, Páter Károly u. 1., Gödöllő, 2100, Hungary
| | - Zoltán Bokor
- Department of Aquaculture, Szent István University, Páter Károly u. 1., Gödöllő, 2100, Hungary
| | - Béla Urbányi
- Department of Aquaculture, Szent István University, Páter Károly u. 1., Gödöllő, 2100, Hungary
| | - Kinga Katalin Lefler
- Department of Aquaculture, Szent István University, Páter Károly u. 1., Gödöllő, 2100, Hungary
| | - Dušan Jesenšek
- Ribiška družina Tolmin, Trg 1. maja 7, 5220, Tolmin, Slovenia
| | - Ákos Horváth
- Department of Aquaculture, Szent István University, Páter Károly u. 1., Gödöllő, 2100, Hungary
| |
Collapse
|
|
7
|
Balamurugan R, Munuswamy N. Cryopreservation of sperm in Grey mullet Mugil cephalus (Linnaeus, 1758). Anim Reprod Sci 2017; 185:205-213. [PMID: 28869108 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2017.08.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2017] [Revised: 07/29/2017] [Accepted: 08/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
The aim of this study was to document the effects of cryopreservation on sperm motility and viability in Grey mullet Mugil cephalus. Cryopreservation of sperm was attempted by using two extenders ringer solution for marine fish (RSMF) and V2 extender (V2E) and cryoprotectants dimethylacetamide (DMA), dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), ethylene glycol (EG), glycerol (GLY), propylene glycol (PG) and methanol (MeOH). Cryoprotectants were assessed at different concentrations individually as well as in combination with varying equilibration times (10 and 30min). For optimization of freezing rate, four freezing protocols (-5, -10, -20 and -30°C/min) were evaluated. After achieving final temperature, samples were plunged in liquid nitrogen (-196°C) and stored for a week. Samples were subsequently thawed in a water bath at 30°C for assessment of sperm motility and viability. Results indicated that cryomedium constituting of V2E extender+10% glycerol with a dilution ratio of 1:1 (sperm: cryomedium) at an equilibration time of 5 to- 10min and freezing rate of -20°C/min was more desirable compared with other factors that were assessed. Use of this protocol resulted in retaining the greatest sperm motility grade 3.0±0.0 (50%-80% sperm movement, fast swimming) and 48.19±3.12% of sperm viability. The results of the present study, therefore, provide base-line data for establishing a protocol for sperm cryopreservation in M.cephalus. Further studies are, however, required for optimization of most suitable sperm cryopreservation protocol.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ramachandran Balamurugan
- Unit of Aquaculture & Cryobiology, Department of Zoology, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai 600 025, India
| | - Natesan Munuswamy
- Unit of Aquaculture & Cryobiology, Department of Zoology, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai 600 025, India.
| |
Collapse
|
|
8
|
Martínez-Páramo S, Horváth Á, Labbé C, Zhang T, Robles V, Herráez P, Suquet M, Adams S, Viveiros A, Tiersch TR, Cabrita E. Cryobanking of aquatic species. AQUACULTURE (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2017; 472:156-177. [PMID: 29276317 PMCID: PMC5737826 DOI: 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2016.05.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
Abstract
This review is focused on the applications of genome cryobanking of aquatic species including freshwater and marine fish, as well as invertebrates. It also reviews the latest advances in cryobanking of model species, widely used by the scientific community worldwide, because of their applications in several fields. The state of the art of cryopreservation of different cellular types (sperm, oocytes, embryos, somatic cells and primordial germ cells or early spermatogonia) is discussed focusing on the advantages and disadvantages of each procedure according to different applications. A special review on the need of standardization of protocols has also been carried out. In summary, this comprehensive review provides information on the practical details of applications of genome cryobanking in a range of aquatic species worldwide, including the cryobanks established in Europe, USA, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand, the species and type of cells that constitute these banks and the utilization of the samples preserved. STATEMENT OF RELEVANCE This review compiles the last advances on germplasm cryobanking of freshwater and marine fish species and invertebrates, with high value for commercial aquaculture or conservation. It is reviewed the most promising cryopreservation protocols for different cell types, embryos and larvae that could be applied in programs for genetic improvement, broodstock management or conservation of stocks to guarantee culture production.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sonia Martínez-Páramo
- CCMAR-Centre of Marine Sciences, University of Algarve, Campus Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal
| | - Ákos Horváth
- Department of Aquaculture, Szent István University, H-2100 Gödöllő, Hungary
| | - Catherine Labbé
- INRA, Fish Physiology and Genomics, Campus de Beaulieu, F-35000 Rennes, France
| | - Tiantian Zhang
- Faculty of Science and Technology, Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, Dorset BH12 5BB, United Kingdom
| | - Vanesa Robles
- IEO, Spanish Oceanographic Institute, Santander Oceanographic Centre, El Bocal, Barrio Corbanera s/n Bocal, 39012 Monte, Santander, Spain
| | - Paz Herráez
- Department of Molecular Biology and INDEGSAL, University of León, 24071 León, Spain
| | - Marc Suquet
- IFREMER, PFOM Dept, Stn Expt Argenton, UMR, 6539 Argenton, France
| | - Serean Adams
- Cawthron Institute, Private Bag 2, Nelson 7042, New Zealand
- AgResearch, Private Bag 3123, Ruakura, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand
| | - Ana Viveiros
- Department of Animal Sciences, Federal University of Lavras, UFLA, MG 37200-000, Brazil
| | - Terrence R. Tiersch
- Aquatic Germplasm and Genetic Resources Center, School of Renewable Natural Resources, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
| | - Elsa Cabrita
- CCMAR-Centre of Marine Sciences, University of Algarve, Campus Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal
| |
Collapse
|
|
9
|
Malo C, Crichton EG, Skidmore JA. Optimization of the cryopreservation of dromedary camel semen: Cryoprotectants and their concentration and equilibration times. Cryobiology 2016; 74:141-147. [PMID: 27818266 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2016.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2016] [Revised: 11/02/2016] [Accepted: 11/02/2016] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
Abstract
Research into an optimal cryoprotectant, its concentration and equilibration time underlies the successful cryopreservation of dromedary camel spermatozoa. This study assessed the cryo-efficiency of different cryoprotectants, their concentration and equilibration time and any interactions. In experiment 1, semen samples (n = 4 males; 2 ejaculates/male) were frozen using Green Buffer containing one of four cryoprotectants (3% glycerol, ethylene glycol, methyl formamide, dimethyl sulfoxide) and using 4 equilibration times (10 min, 0.5, 1 and 2 h). Glycerol and ethylene glycol provided the best motility recovery rates and different equilibration times were not significant for any cryoprotectant nor were any interactions noted. However different equilibration times were pertinent for improved kinematic parameters BCF and VSL. In experiment 2, glycerol and ethylene glycol were evaluated at 4 concentrations (1.5, 3, 6, 9%) with 0.5 h equilibration (n = 4 males, 3 ejaculates/male). Sperm motility recoveries, kinematics and acrosome status were assessed. Higher values for LIN and STR were found with ethylene glycol. At 0 and 1 h post thaw 3 and 6% of either cryoprotectant resulted in better motility values than 1.5%. Acrosome integrity was compromised at 9% cryoprotectant. There were interactions between cryoprotectant and concentration in total motility at 0 and 1 h. For glycerol, total motility recoveries were best at 3-9%; for ethylene glycol 1.5-6% were best at 0 h and 3-6% at 1 h. In conclusion, 3-6% glycerol or ethylene glycol offered the best cryoprotection for camel sperm while different equilibration times were not critical.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Clara Malo
- Camel Reproduction Centre, PO Box 79914, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
| | | | - Julian A Skidmore
- Camel Reproduction Centre, PO Box 79914, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
| |
Collapse
|
|
10
|
Osipova V, Berberova N, Gazzaeva R, Kudryavtsev K. Application of new phenolic antioxidants for cryopreservation of sturgeon sperm. Cryobiology 2016; 72:112-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2016.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2015] [Revised: 02/24/2016] [Accepted: 02/25/2016] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
|
|
11
|
Sanches EG, Oliveira IR, Serralheiro PCS, Cerqueira VR. Sperm cryopreservation of lane snapper Lutjanus synagris (Linnaeus, 1758). BRAZ J BIOL 2015; 75:662-9. [PMID: 26465727 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.20613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2013] [Accepted: 02/06/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
This study aims developing and evaluate a protocol of semen cryopreservation of the lane snapper Lutjanus synagris. Firstly, sperm motility rate, motility time, density and spermatocrit were appraised to characterize the sperm quality of the lane snapper. The effect of three extenders with distinct ionic compositions and pH values combined with seven concentrations of cryoprotector dimethylsulfoxide (0; 2.5; 5.0; 7.5; 10.0; 12.5 e 15.0%), five cooling rates (110, 90, 60, 45 e 30°C -min), nine equilibration time (1; 2,5; 5; 10; 15; 20; 25; 30 e 60 minutes) e five dilutions ratio (1:1; 1:3; 1:6; 1:10 e 1:20) on the sperm motility rate and motility time were analyzed. Fertilization test was accomplished to evaluate the viability of the cryopreserved sperm. The higher sperm motility rate and motility time (P<0.05) was achieved by combining extender with pH 8.2 with 10% concentration of dimethylsulfoxide and cooling rate 60°C -min, 1 minute of equilibration time and 1:3 (v/v) dilution ratio. The use of cryopreserved sperm presented fertilization rates >60% validating the present protocol for lane snapper. The cryoconserved sperm of lane snapper is a viable alternative, being possible to maintain appropriate sperm viability.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- E G Sanches
- Agência Paulista de Tecnologia dos Agronegócios, Secretaria da Agricultura e Abastecimento, Ubatuba, SP, BR
| | - I R Oliveira
- Agência Paulista de Tecnologia dos Agronegócios, Secretaria da Agricultura e Abastecimento, Ubatuba, SP, BR
| | - P C S Serralheiro
- Agência Paulista de Tecnologia dos Agronegócios, Secretaria da Agricultura e Abastecimento, Ubatuba, SP, BR
| | - V R Cerqueira
- Departamento de Aquicultura, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, BR
| |
Collapse
|
|
12
|
SANCHES EDUARDOG, OLIVEIRA IDILIR, SERRALHEIRO PEDROCDASILVA, CERQUEIRA VINICIUSR. Cryopreservation of mutton snapper ( Lutjanus analis) sperm. AN ACAD BRAS CIENC 2013; 85:1083-1091. [DOI: 10.1590/s0001-37652013005000047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2012] [Accepted: 11/12/2012] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
This study aimed to develop a protocol of semen cryopreservation of the mutton snapper Lutjanus analis. The interaction between three extenders ( pH 6.1; 7.8 and 8.2) , two concentrations of dimethyl sulfoxide ( DMSO, 5 and 10%) and three cooling rates ( -90; -60 and -30°C.min−1) on the sperm motility rate and motility time were analyzed by a factorial experiment. A sample of 30 fishes ( 1,261 ± 449 g) collected in the nature was kept in floating net cages. The semen was frozen by using cryogenic straws, in nitrogen vapour and transferred, later, to liquid nitrogen. Fertilization test was accomplished to evaluate the viability of the cryopreserved sperm. The highest sperm motility rate and motility time ( P < 0.05) was achieved by combining extender C ( pH 8.2) with DMSO ( 10%) and cooling rate of -60°C.min−1 ( P < 0.05) . The use of cryopreserved sperm presented fertilization rates higher than 59% validating the present protocol for mutton snapper.
Collapse
|
|
13
|
Lim HK, Le MH. Evaluation of extenders and cryoprotectants on motility and morphology of longtooth grouper (Epinephelus bruneus) sperm. Theriogenology 2013; 79:867-71. [PMID: 23391353 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2013.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2011] [Revised: 12/30/2012] [Accepted: 01/03/2013] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
Abstract
The objective was to evaluate various extenders and cryoprotectants on postthaw motility of longtooth grouper (Epinephelus bruneus) sperm, based on sperm motility ratio (SMR), sperm velocity (SV), and morphological damage after thawing. To evaluate the optimal cryoprotectant for cryopreservation of longtooth grouper sperm, semen was diluted in 0.3 M glucose extender containing one of four cryoprotectants (dimethyl sulfoxide, methanol, ethylene glycol, and glycerol [Gly]) at a final concentration of 10% or 20%, and then frozen in liquid nitrogen vapor (-76 °C for 3 minutes) before storage in liquid nitrogen. Semen diluted in 0.3 M glucose containing 10% Gly had the highest postthaw SMR (57.5 ± 2.5%, mean ± SEM). To identify the optimal extender, semen was diluted in one of two longtooth grouper artificial seminal plasma (LG-ASP; LG-ASP1 and LG-ASP2) extenders containing Gly at concentrations of 0%, 5%, 10%, or 20%, then cryopreserved using the described procedure. Semen diluted with LG-ASP2 extender containing 10% Gly cryoprotectant had the best postthaw SMR (66.3 ± 2.0%) and SV (135.9 ± 4.5 μm/s). Compared with fresh sperm, some structural damage was observed in cryopreserved sperm. We concluded that the combination of LG-ASP2 and 10% Gly (as extender and cryoprotectant, respectively), resulted in high postthaw SMR and SV for cryopreservation of longtooth grouper sperm.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Han Kyu Lim
- Aquaculture Management Division, National Fisheries Research and Development Institute, Busan, Korea
| | | |
Collapse
|
|
14
|
Sperm cryopreservation of the Indian major carp, Labeo calbasu: Effects of cryoprotectants, cooling rates and thawing rates on egg fertilization. Anim Reprod Sci 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2012.10.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
|
|
15
|
Almansoori K, Prasad V, Forbes J, Law G, McGann L, Elliott J, Jomha N. Cryoprotective agent toxicity interactions in human articular chondrocytes. Cryobiology 2012; 64:185-91. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2012.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2011] [Revised: 01/08/2012] [Accepted: 01/10/2012] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
|
|
16
|
Blanco JM, Long JA, Gee G, Wildt DE, Donoghue AM. Comparative cryopreservation of avian spermatozoa: effects of freezing and thawing rates on turkey and sandhill crane sperm cryosurvival. Anim Reprod Sci 2012; 131:1-8. [PMID: 22406423 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2012.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2011] [Revised: 01/31/2012] [Accepted: 02/01/2012] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
Abstract
A comparative approach was used to evaluate semen cooling rates, thawing rates and freezing volume on the cryosurvival of avian sperm. Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) and sandhill crane (Grus canadensis) sperm were cryopreserved with dimethylacetamide (DMA) concentrations ranging from 6% to 26%. Experiments evaluated the efficacy of (1) rapid, moderate and slow cooling rates, (2) rapid and slow thawing rates, and (3) final volume of semen frozen (0.2 mL compared to 0.5 mL). For crane sperm only, additional experiments were conducted to evaluate the effect of sucrose on cryosurvival. The functionality of frozen/thawed crane sperm was evaluated by fertility trials. For all studies, sperm viability was assessed using the nigrosin-eosin stain. Higher percentages of crane and turkey sperm maintained intact membranes when frozen with moderate or slow cooling rates compared to rapid cooling rates (P<0.05), regardless of DMA concentration. Turkey sperm viability was not affected by thawing rate at any DMA concentration (P>0.05). Crane sperm viability was only affected by thawing rate for the 24% DMA treatment, where moderate thawing was better than slow thawing (P<0.05). Sperm viability was not affected by the semen volume used for freezing for either species (P>0.05). The percentage of membrane-intact crane sperm at lower DMA concentrations was improved by addition of 0.1M sucrose (P<0.05) but not 0.29 M NaCl. The mean fertility rate from frozen/thawed crane semen was 57.5%, and 71.4% of the fertile eggs hatched. The viability of crane sperm was always greater than turkey sperm, regardless of cooling rate, thawing rate or volume of semen frozen. These data verify avian-specific differences in sperm cryosurvival, further emphasize the need for species specific studies to optimize cryopreservation protocols.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Juan M Blanco
- Aquila Foundation and the Center for Studies on Iberian Raptors, CERI Toledo, Spain
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
|
17
|
Nahiduzzaman M, Mahbubul Hassan M, Habiba Khanam U, Mamun SNA, Hossain MAR, Tiersch TR. Sperm cryopreservation of the critically endangered olive barb (Sarpunti) Puntiussarana (Hamilton, 1822). Cryobiology 2010; 62:62-7. [PMID: 21168401 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2010.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2010] [Revised: 12/11/2010] [Accepted: 12/13/2010] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
The present study focused on development of a sperm cryopreservation protocol for the critically endangered olive barb Puntiussarana (Hamilton, 1822) collected from two stocks within Bangladesh and reared in the Fisheries Field Laboratory, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU). The sperm were collected in Alsever's solution prepared at 296mOsmol kg(-1). Sperm were activated with distilled water (24mOsmol kg(-1)) to characterize motility. Maximum motility (90%) was observed within 15s after activation, and sperm remained motile for 35s. Sperm activation was evaluated in different osmolalities and motility was completely inhibited when osmolality of the extender was ≥287mOsmol kg(-1). To evaluate cryoprotectant toxicity, sperm were equilibrated with 5%, 10% and 15% each of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and methanol. Sperm motility was noticeably reduced within 10min, when sperm were equilibrated with 15% DMSO, indicating acute toxicity to spermatozoa and therefore this concentration was excluded in further trials. Sperm were cryopreserved using DMSO at concentrations of 5% and 10% and methanol at 5%, 10% and 15%. The one-step freezing protocol (from 5°C to -80°C at 10°C/min) was carried out in a computer-controlled freezer (FREEZE CONTROL® CL-3300; Australia) and 0.25-ml straws containing spermatozoa were stored in liquid nitrogen for 7-15days at -196°C. The highest motility in thawed sperm 61±8% (mean±SD) was obtained with 10% DMSO. The fertilization and hatching rates were 70% and 37% for cryopreserved sperm, and 72% and 62% for fresh sperm. The protocol reported here can be useful for hatchery-scale production of olive barb. The use of cryopreserved sperm can facilitate hatchery operations, and can provide for long-term conservation of genetic resources to contribute in the recovery of critically endangered fish such as the olive barb.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- M Nahiduzzaman
- Department of Fisheries Biology and Genetics, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh.
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
|
18
|
Irawan H, Vuthiphandchai V, Nimrat S. The effect of extenders, cryoprotectants and cryopreservation methods on common carp (Cyprinus carpio) sperm. Anim Reprod Sci 2010; 122:236-43. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2010.08.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2009] [Revised: 08/13/2010] [Accepted: 08/18/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
|