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Zigo M, Maňásková-Postlerová P, Zuidema D, Kerns K, Jonáková V, Tůmová L, Bubeníčková F, Sutovsky P. Porcine model for the study of sperm capacitation, fertilization and male fertility. Cell Tissue Res 2020; 380:237-262. [PMID: 32140927 DOI: 10.1007/s00441-020-03181-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2019] [Accepted: 01/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
Mammalian fertilization remains a poorly understood event with the vast majority of studies done in the mouse model. The purpose of this review is to revise the current knowledge about semen deposition, sperm transport, sperm capacitation, gamete interactions and early embryonic development with a focus on the porcine model as a relevant, alternative model organism to humans. The review provides a thorough overview of post-ejaculation events inside the sow's reproductive tract including comparisons with humans and implications for human fertilization and assisted reproductive therapy (ART). Porcine methodology for sperm handling, preservation, in vitro capacitation, oocyte in vitro maturation, in vitro fertilization and intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection that are routinely used in pig research laboratories can be successfully translated into ART to treat human infertility. Last, but not least, new knowledge about mitochondrial inheritance in the pig can provide an insight into human mitochondrial diseases and new knowledge on polyspermy defense mechanisms could contribute to the development of new male contraceptives.
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- Michal Zigo
- Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA.
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- Laboratory of Reproductive Biology, Institute of Biotechnology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, 25250, Vestec, Czech Republic.,Department of Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, Czech University of Life Sciences, 16521, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA
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- Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA
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- Laboratory of Reproductive Biology, Institute of Biotechnology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, 25250, Vestec, Czech Republic
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, Czech University of Life Sciences, 16521, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, Czech University of Life Sciences, 16521, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA.,Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women's Health, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA
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Aguilera AC, Boschin V, Carvelli L, Cavicchia JC, Sosa MA. Glycosidases Interact Selectively With Mannose-6-Phosphate Receptors of Bull Spermatozoa. J Cell Biochem 2016; 117:2464-72. [DOI: 10.1002/jcb.25538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2015] [Accepted: 03/09/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Andrea C. Aguilera
- Laboratorio de Biología y Fisiología Celular “Dr. Franciso Bertini,” Instituto de Histología y Embriología-CONICET-FCM-UNCuyo; Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales-Universidad Nacional de Cuyo; 5500 Mendoza Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Biología y Fisiología Celular “Dr. Franciso Bertini,” Instituto de Histología y Embriología-CONICET-FCM-UNCuyo; 5500 Mendoza Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Biología y Fisiología Celular “Dr. Franciso Bertini,” Instituto de Histología y Embriología-CONICET-FCM-UNCuyo; Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales-Universidad Nacional de Cuyo; 5500 Mendoza Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Biología y Fisiología Celular “Dr. Franciso Bertini,” Instituto de Histología y Embriología-CONICET-FCM-UNCuyo; 5500 Mendoza Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Biología y Fisiología Celular “Dr. Franciso Bertini,” Instituto de Histología y Embriología-CONICET-FCM-UNCuyo; Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales-Universidad Nacional de Cuyo; 5500 Mendoza Argentina
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Dacheux JL, Belleannée C, Guyonnet B, Labas V, Teixeira-Gomes AP, Ecroyd H, Druart X, Gatti JL, Dacheux F. The contribution of proteomics to understanding epididymal maturation of mammalian spermatozoa. Syst Biol Reprod Med 2012; 58:197-210. [DOI: 10.3109/19396368.2012.663233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Belleannee C, Belghazi M, Labas V, Teixeira-Gomes AP, Gatti JL, Dacheux JL, Dacheux F. Purification and identification of sperm surface proteins and changes during epididymal maturation. Proteomics 2011; 11:1952-64. [DOI: 10.1002/pmic.201000662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2010] [Revised: 11/29/2010] [Accepted: 02/01/2011] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Carrasco LC, Romar R, Avilés M, Gadea J, Coy P. Determination of glycosidase activity in porcine oviductal fluid at the different phases of the estrous cycle. Reproduction 2008; 136:833-42. [PMID: 18753246 DOI: 10.1530/rep-08-0221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Sperm-oocyte binding and gamete-oviductal epithelium interactions are carbohydrate-mediated events occurring in the oviductal fluid (OF). Thus, knowledge about the activities of glycosidases (enzymes catalyzing hydrolytic cleavage of terminal sugar residues) in this milieu would help us understand the molecular mechanisms involved in these events. This work was carried out to investigate the glycosidase activity, protein content, and volume of OF collected from gilts and sows. Oviducts were classified into four phases of the estrous cycle (early follicular, late follicular, early luteal, and late luteal) based on the appearance of the ovaries. OF was aspirated, centrifuged, measured for volume, and frozen until assay. Substrates conjugated to 4-methylumbelliferyl were used to screen the activities of seven different glycosidases at physiological pH (7.2). alpha-L-Fucosidase and beta-N-acetyl-glucosaminidase activities increased at the late follicular phase to decrease after ovulation. beta-D-Galactosidase, alpha-D-mannosidase, and beta-N-acetyl-galactosaminidase showed higher activities at the early follicular phase, which decreased after ovulation. N-Acetyl-neuraminidase and alpha-D-galactosidase did not show activity at any phase of estrous cycle neither in sows nor in gilts at pH 7.2, although it did at acidic pH (4.4) in the follicular and luteal phase samples. Total protein also changed during the cycle showing the maximum secretion at the late follicular phase (2118.6+/-200.7 microg/oviduct). The highest volumes of OF were collected from the oviducts at the late follicular phase (50.7+/-1.3 microl/oviduct). These results indicate that OF from sows and gilts shows glycosidase activity varying throughout the estrous cycle suggesting a role of these enzymes in carbohydrate-mediated events.
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- Luis César Carrasco
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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Hutchinson TE, Rastogi A, Prasad R, Pereira BMJ. Phospholipase-C sensitive GPI-anchored proteins of goat sperm: possible role in sperm protection. Anim Reprod Sci 2005; 88:271-86. [PMID: 16143217 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2004.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2004] [Revised: 11/15/2004] [Accepted: 12/16/2004] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The role of glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI)-anchored sperm proteins in reproduction has been investigated. SDS-polyacrylamide gels (PAGE) analysis of goat sperm (Capra indica) indicated that several GPI-anchored proteins were released by phosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase-C (PI-PLC) treatment. The distribution of this category of PI-PLC-sensitive GPI-anchored proteins on the surface of sperm was examined by indirect immunofluorescence. The fluorescence microscopic study clearly demonstrated that the PI-PLC-sensitive GPI-anchored proteins are confined predominantly to the head region of goat sperm. Further experiments were conducted on intact and PI-PLC treated sperm in order to decipher the function of GPI proteins. Co-incubation of sperm with peritoneal macrophages led to the enhanced phagocytosis of PI-PLC treated sperm by macrophages compared with the untreated intact sperm. Transmission electron micrographs of the macrophages acquired from the phagocytosis assay are provided to corroborate the same. From the results obtained it is inferred that one or more of the PI-PLC-sensitive GPI-anchored proteins on the sperm surface could act as protection factor(s) that shield the sperm from macrophages.
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- T E Hutchinson
- Reproductive Biology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Uttaranchal
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