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Ezz MA, Takahashi M, Rivera RM, Balboula AZ. Cathepsin L regulates oocyte meiosis and preimplantation embryo development. Cell Prolif 2024; 57:e13526. [PMID: 37417221 PMCID: PMC10771118 DOI: 10.1111/cpr.13526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023] Open
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Early embryonic loss, caused by reduced embryo developmental competence, is the major cause of subfertility in humans and animals. This embryo developmental competence is determined during oocyte maturation and the first embryo divisions. Therefore, it is essential to identify the underlying molecules regulating these critical developmental stages. Cathepsin L (CTSL), a lysosomal cysteine protease, is involved in regulating cell cycle progression, proliferation and invasion of different cell types. However, CTSL role in mammalian embryo development is unknown. Using bovine in vitro maturation and culture systems, we show that CTSL is a key regulator for embryo developmental competence. We employed a specific CTSL detection assay in live cells to show that CTSL activity correlates with meiotic progression and early embryo development. Inhibiting CTSL activity during oocyte maturation or early embryo development significantly impaired oocyte and embryo developmental competence as evidenced by lower cleavage, blastocyst and hatched blastocyst rates. Moreover, enhancing CTSL activity, using recombinant CTSL (rCTSL), during oocyte maturation or early embryo development significantly improved oocyte and embryo developmental competence. Importantly, rCTSL supplementation during oocyte maturation and early embryo development significantly improved the developmental competence of heat-shocked oocytes/embryos which are notoriously known for reduced quality. Altogether, these results provide novel evidence that CTSL plays a pivotal role in regulating oocyte meiosis and early embryonic development.
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- Mohamed Aboul Ezz
- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary MedicineMansoura UniversityMansouraEgypt
- Division of Animal SciencesUniversity of MissouriColumbiaMissouriUSA
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Cheng D, Zheng B, Sheng Y, Zeng Z, Mo Z. The Roles of Autophagy in the Genesis and Development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Reprod Sci 2023; 30:2920-2931. [PMID: 37204635 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-023-01255-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common and frequent disease and always leads endocrine and metabolic disorder among women in reproductive age. Ovary is the main organ involved in polycystic ovary syndrome, and its function impairment will lead to reproductive dysfunction. Some recent studies have demonstrated that autophagy plays an important role in the pathogenesis of PCOS, and there are many different mechanisms that affect autophagy and the occurrence of PCOS, and they provide a new direction for us to predict the mechanism of PCOS. In this review, we discuss the role of autophagy in different ovarian cells: granulosa cells, oocytes, and theca cells, and introduce the important role that they play in the progress of PCOS. The main purpose of this review is to provide the research background and some relevant suggestions for our future work in autophagy and help us better explore the pathogenesis and autophagy mechanisms of PCOS. Furthermore, it will help us gain a new insight of the pathophysiology and treatment of PCOS.
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- Di Cheng
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Diabetic Systems Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Guilin Medical University, Guangxi, 541199, Guilin, China
- Joint Laboratory of Chronic Disease Prevention and Research, Guilin Medical University, Hunan Mingshun Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Shaodong, Hunan, 422800, Guilin, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Diabetic Systems Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Guilin Medical University, Guangxi, 541199, Guilin, China
- Joint Laboratory of Chronic Disease Prevention and Research, Guilin Medical University, Hunan Mingshun Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Shaodong, Hunan, 422800, Guilin, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China
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- Joint Laboratory of Chronic Disease Prevention and Research, Guilin Medical University, Hunan Mingshun Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Shaodong, Hunan, 422800, Guilin, China.
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Diabetic Systems Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Guilin Medical University, Guangxi, 541199, Guilin, China.
- Guangxi Health Commission Key Laboratory of Basic Research in Sphingolipid Metabolism Related Diseases, The Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University, Guilin, 541001, Guangxi, China.
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El-Sheikh M, Mesalam AA, Kang SM, Joo MD, Soliman SS, Khalil AAK, Ahn MJ, Kong IK. Modulation of Apoptosis and Autophagy by Melatonin in Juglone-Exposed Bovine Oocytes. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:ani13091475. [PMID: 37174512 PMCID: PMC10177052 DOI: 10.3390/ani13091475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Melatonin, an antioxidant hormone secreted by the pineal gland, has been recognized as a regulator for numerous biological events. The deleterious effects of juglone, a polyphenolic extract of walnut trees, on embryo development has been previously reported. In the current study, we aimed to display the impact of melatonin administrated during in vitro oocyte maturation (IVM) on juglone-treated oocytes. Thus, in vitro matured oocytes were collected after 24 h post incubation with juglone in the presence or absence of melatonin. Reactive oxygen species (ROS), glutathione (GSH) content, mitochondrial distribution, and the relative abundance of mRNA transcription levels were assessed in oocytes, in addition, oocytes were in vitro fertilized to check the competency levels of oocytes to generate embryos. We found that administration of melatonin during the maturation of oocytes under juglone stress significantly improved the cleavage rate, 8-16 cell-stage embryos and day-8 blastocysts when compared to the sole juglone treatment. In addition, the fluorescence intensity of ROS increased, whereas the GSH decreased in juglone-treated oocytes compared to melatonin-juglone co-treated and untreated ones. Additionally, a significant increase in the mitochondrial aberrant pattern, the pattern that was normalized following melatonin supplementation, was observed following juglone administration. The mRNA analysis using RT-qPCR revealed a significant upregulation of autophagy and oxidative-stress-specific markers in the juglone-treated group compared to the co-treatment and control. In conclusion, the study reveals, for the first time, a protective effect of melatonin against the oxidative stress initiated following juglone treatment during the in vitro maturation of oocytes.
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- Marwa El-Sheikh
- Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Biotechnology Research Institute, National Research Centre (NRC), Dokki, Cairo 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Therapeutic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical and Drug Industries Research Institute, National Research Centre (NRC), Dokki, Cairo 12622, Egypt
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Veterinary Research Institute, National Research Centre (NRC), Dokki, Cairo 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical and Allied Health Sciences, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Applied Life Science (BK21 Four), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Agriculture and Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
- The King Kong Corp. Ltd., Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
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Yang Q, Xi Q, Wang M, Liu J, Li Z, Hu J, Jin L, Zhu L. Rapamycin improves the developmental competence of human oocytes by alleviating DNA damage during IVM. Hum Reprod Open 2022; 2022:hoac050. [PMID: 36518986 PMCID: PMC9731209 DOI: 10.1093/hropen/hoac050] [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: 07/15/2022] [Revised: 10/09/2022] [Indexed: 07/20/2023] Open
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STUDY QUESTION Can rapamycin improve the developmental competence of human oocytes during the IVM process? SUMMARY ANSWER Rapamycin at 10 nM could markedly improve the developmental competence of human oocytes undergoing IVM. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY Embryos derived from oocytes that mature in vitro have lower developmental competence than sibling embryos derived from oocytes matured in vivo. Rapamycin was shown to effectively improve IVM outcomes in mammalian oocytes; however, its effects on IVM of human oocytes have not been investigated. STUDY DESIGN SIZE DURATION In 2021, donated immature oocytes (n = 202) from 80 infertile couples receiving ICSI were included in a control group, and 156 oocytes from 72 couples were included in a rapamycin group. The oocytes underwent IVM with 10 nM rapamycin or without (control) rapamycin, followed by insemination by ICSI and embryo culture. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS SETTING METHODS The germinal vesicle breakdown (GVBD), maturation, normal fertilization, high-quality embryo (HQE) and blastocyst formation rates were calculated to evaluate the developmental competence of IVM oocytes, and fluorescence staining was used to assess DNA damage levels of oocytes in both groups. Whole-genome amplification and DNA sequencing were performed to analyze chromosome euploidy in embryos derived from the rapamycin group. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE The baseline characteristics of patients who donated oocytes for the two experimental groups were similar. In the control group, GVBD happened in 135 (66.8%) oocytes, and the maturation rate reached 52.5% at 24 h and 63.4% at 48 h. In the rapamycin group, 143 (91.7%) oocytes underwent GVBD, and the maturation rate reached 60.3% at 24 h and 82.7% at 48 h. Following ICSI, more HQEs were obtained in the rapamycin group versus control (34.2% versus 22.1%, respectively, P = 0.040), although with comparable fertilization rates in the two groups. In addition, the levels of histone γH2AX in oocytes cultured with 10 nM rapamycin were markedly decreased, compared with those in the control group (0.3 ± 0.0 versus 0.6 ± 0.1, respectively, P = 0.048). Embryos with normal karyotype could be obtained from oocytes cultured with rapamycin. LIMITATIONS REASONS FOR CAUTION Our preliminary results indicated that the addition of rapamycin during human oocyte IVM did not cause extra aneuploidy. However, this safety evaluation of rapamycin treatment was based on limited samples and more data are needed before possible application in the clinic. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS In the current study, 10 nM rapamycin was applied in the IVM process of human oocytes for the first time and showed positive effects, providing new insights for potentially improving IVM outcomes in the clinic. There were subtle differences between the results presented here on human oocytes and our previous studies on mouse oocytes, indicating the necessity of more research on human samples. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTERESTS This work was supported by the research grants from National Key Research and Development Project (2018YFC1002103) and Health Commission of Hubei Province scientific research project (WJ2021M110). All authors declared no conflicts of interest. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER N/A.
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- Qiyu Yang
- Reproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Zhang P, Yang S, Zhang H, Hao H, Du W, Wang J, Hao T, Zhu H, Umer S, Zhao X. Vitrification of bovine germinal vesicle oocytes significantly decreased the methylation level of their in vitro derived MII oocytes. Reprod Fertil Dev 2022; 34:889-903. [PMID: 35927063 DOI: 10.1071/rd22130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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CONTEXT The vitrification of oocytes is important for the conservation of animals, and the effect of vitrification on methylation patterns of bovine oocytes remains unclear. AIMS This article aims to investigate the effect of vitrification on the DNA methylation patterns on vitrified GV oocytes and their in vitro derived MII oocytes. METHODS 5-MeC staining and single-cell whole genome bisulphite sequencing (SC-WGBS) were utilised to analyse fresh GV oocytes (F_GV group), MII oocytes (F_MII group), vitrified GV oocytes (V_GV group) and their in vitro derived MII oocytes (V_MII group). KEY RESULTS Results of both 5-MeC staining and SC-WGBS showed that no significant difference was found between the F_GV group and the V_GV group, while the methylation level of the V_MII group was significantly lower than that of the F_MII group. Moreover, supplementation of 2μM resveratrol (Res) in IVM medium significantly improved maturation and development ability of vitrified GV oocytes by restoring their DNA methylation levels. CONCLUSION In conclusion, vitrification of bovine GV oocytes significantly decreased the DNA methylation level of their in vitro derived MII oocytes, and 2μM Res improved their development ability by restoring DNA methylation level. IMPLICATIONS Our results provide an efficient approach to improve the maturation and fertilisation ability of vitrified GV oocytes.
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- Peipei Zhang
- Institute of Animal Sciences (IAS), Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), No. 2 Yuanmingyuan Western Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Animal Sciences (IAS), Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), No. 2 Yuanmingyuan Western Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Animal Sciences (IAS), Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), No. 2 Yuanmingyuan Western Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Animal Sciences (IAS), Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), No. 2 Yuanmingyuan Western Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Animal Sciences (IAS), Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), No. 2 Yuanmingyuan Western Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Animal Sciences (IAS), Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), No. 2 Yuanmingyuan Western Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Animal Sciences (IAS), Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), No. 2 Yuanmingyuan Western Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Animal Sciences (IAS), Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), No. 2 Yuanmingyuan Western Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Animal Sciences (IAS), Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), No. 2 Yuanmingyuan Western Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Animal Sciences (IAS), Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), No. 2 Yuanmingyuan Western Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, China
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Yang Q, Xi Q, Wang M, Long R, Hu J, Li Z, Ren X, Zhu L, Jin L. Rapamycin improves the quality and developmental competence of mice oocytes by promoting DNA damage repair during in vitro maturation. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2022; 20:67. [PMID: 35436937 PMCID: PMC9014618 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-022-00943-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Increasing evidence has shown that the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway plays a critical role in oocyte meiosis and embryonic development, however, previous studies reporting the effects of rapamycin on oocyte IVM showed different or even opposite results, and the specific mechanisms were not clear. METHODS The immature oocytes from female mice underwent IVM with rapamycin at different concentrations to select an optimal dose. The maturation rate, activation rate, subsequent cleavage and blastocyst formation rates, spindle assembly, chromosome alignment, mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), ROS levels, and DNA damage levels were evaluated and compared in oocytes matured with or without rapamycin. In addition, the expression levels of genes associated with mTORC1 pathway, spindle assembly, antioxidant function, and DNA damage repair (DDR) were also assessed and compared. RESULTS Rapamycin at 10 nM was selected as an optimal concentration based on the higher maturation and activation rate of IVM oocytes. Following subsequent culture, cleavage and blastocyst formation rates were elevated in activated embryos from the rapamycin group. Additionally, oocytes cultured with 10 nM rapamycin presented decreased ROS levels, reduced chromosome aberration, and attenuated levels of γ-H2AX. No significant effects on the percentages of abnormal spindle were observed. Correspondingly, the expressions of Nrf2, Atm, Atr, and Prkdc in IVM oocytes were markedly increased, following the inhibition of mTORC1 pathway by 10 nM rapamycin. CONCLUSION Rapamycin at 10 nM could ameliorate the developmental competence and quality of IVM oocytes of mice, mainly by improving the chromosome alignments. The inhibition of mTORC1 pathway, which involved in activating DDR-associated genes may act as a potential mechanism for oocyte quality improvement by rapamycin.
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- Qiyu Yang
- Reproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No.1095, Jiefang Road, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No.1095, Jiefang Road, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No.1095, Jiefang Road, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No.1095, Jiefang Road, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No.1095, Jiefang Road, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No.1095, Jiefang Road, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No.1095, Jiefang Road, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No.1095, Jiefang Road, Wuhan, 430030, China.
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No.1095, Jiefang Road, Wuhan, 430030, China.
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Balboula AZ, Aboelenain M, Sakatani M, Yamanaka KI, Bai H, Shirozu T, Kawahara M, Hegab AEO, Zaabel SM, Takahashi M. Effect of E-64 Supplementation during In Vitro Maturation on the Developmental Competence of Bovine OPU-Derived Oocytes. Genes (Basel) 2022; 13:genes13020324. [PMID: 35205369 PMCID: PMC8872247 DOI: 10.3390/genes13020324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Revised: 02/05/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Recovery of bovine oocytes using the ovum pick-up (OPU) technique offers the advantage of rapid genetic improvement through propagation of desired genes from animals with high genetic qualities. However, the developmental competence of OPU-derived immature oocytes remains relatively poor. We previously found that cathepsin B gene expression and activity are increased in poor quality oocytes and embryos compared to good quality ones. In this study, we investigated the effect of E-64 (cathepsin B inhibitor) supplementation during in vitro maturation (IVM) on the developmental competence of OPU-derived immature oocytes and the quality of the produced blastocysts. Our results showed that supplementation of IVM medium with E-64 significantly improved the developmental competence of OPU-derived immature oocytes as evidenced by the significant increase of the blastocyst rate. Importantly, the presence of E-64 during IVM also significantly improved blastocyst quality by increasing the total cell number and decreasing the percentage of TUNEL positive cells. These results indicate that E-64 supplementation during IVM is a promising tool to improve the efficiency of OPU-IVF program by improving the developmental competence of OPU-derived immature oocytes.
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- Ahmed Z. Balboula
- Animal Sciences Research Center, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, USA;
- National Agricultural Research Center for Kyushu Okinawa Region, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, Koshi, Kumamoto 861-1192, Japan; (M.S.); (K.-I.Y.)
- Theriogenology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt; (M.A.); (A.E.O.H.); (S.M.Z.)
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- Theriogenology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt; (M.A.); (A.E.O.H.); (S.M.Z.)
- Genetics Department, Rutgers University, 145 Bevier Rd., Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA
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- National Agricultural Research Center for Kyushu Okinawa Region, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, Koshi, Kumamoto 861-1192, Japan; (M.S.); (K.-I.Y.)
- Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, Tochigi 329-2793, Japan
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- National Agricultural Research Center for Kyushu Okinawa Region, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, Koshi, Kumamoto 861-1192, Japan; (M.S.); (K.-I.Y.)
- Faculty of Agriculture, Saga University, Honjo-machi, Saga 840-8502, Japan
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- Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Reproduction, Department of Animal Science, Research Faculty of Agriculture, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8589, Japan; (H.B.); (T.S.); (M.K.)
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- Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Reproduction, Department of Animal Science, Research Faculty of Agriculture, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8589, Japan; (H.B.); (T.S.); (M.K.)
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- Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Reproduction, Department of Animal Science, Research Faculty of Agriculture, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8589, Japan; (H.B.); (T.S.); (M.K.)
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- Theriogenology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt; (M.A.); (A.E.O.H.); (S.M.Z.)
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Taif University, Taif 26571, Saudi Arabia
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- Theriogenology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt; (M.A.); (A.E.O.H.); (S.M.Z.)
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- National Agricultural Research Center for Kyushu Okinawa Region, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, Koshi, Kumamoto 861-1192, Japan; (M.S.); (K.-I.Y.)
- Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Reproduction, Department of Animal Science, Research Faculty of Agriculture, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8589, Japan; (H.B.); (T.S.); (M.K.)
- Research Faculty of Agriculture/Global Center for Food, Land and Water Resources, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8589, Japan
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4,4’-dimethoxychalcone increases resistance of mouse oocytes to postovulatory aging in vitro. Reprod Biomed Online 2021; 44:411-422. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2021.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Ying C, Yangsheng W, Jiapeng L, Liqin W, Xiaolin L, Mingjun L, Juncheng H. Transcriptome profiles of pre-pubertal and adult in vitro matured ovine oocytes obtained from FSH-stimulated animals. Reprod Domest Anim 2021; 56:1085-1094. [PMID: 33993545 DOI: 10.1111/rda.13951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Pre-pubertal females produce more oocytes than adult individuals, but the ability of oocytes to undergo embryonic development and produce viable offspring is less in pre-pubertal animals than in adult animals. Oocyte quality is associated with abnormal gene expression. To date, the transcriptome profiles of 1-month-old lamb oocytes after in vitro maturation (IVM) are poorly reported. This study aimed to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in lamb oocytes with varying competencies, affecting oocyte competence. Using RNA sequencing (RNA developmental -seq) technology, the transcriptome profiles of 1-month-old lamb oocytes after IVM were assessed, and oocytes from adult sheep large follicles were used as controls. We found 11 up-regulated and 39 down-regulated DEGs in lamb oocytes. Gene Ontology analysis of DEGs showed that molecular functions were clustered in catalytic and binding activities, while biological processes were clustered in metabolic process, cellular process, single-organism process and biological regulation. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes analysis showed that the DEGs were involved in oxidative phosphorylation, transforming growth factor-beta signalling pathway, or DNA replication. In lamb MII oocytes, down-regulation of oxidative phosphorylation genes (ATP5E, NDUFA7 and COX6C), thiol protease inhibitor (CSTB) and 26S proteasome component (SHFM1) and up-regulation of CUL1, MARCH7 and TRIM17 might cause low competence of lamb embryos. In conclusion, this study provided detailed information on mRNA transcriptomes in lamb oocytes after IVM, which offers insights into the reduced developmental potential of lamb oocytes.
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- Chen Ying
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Genetics Breeding and Reproduction of Grass Feeding Livestock, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Urumqi, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology of Xinjiang, Urumqi, China.,Institute of Biotechnology, Xinjiang Academy of Animal Science, Urumqi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Genetics Breeding and Reproduction of Grass Feeding Livestock, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Urumqi, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology of Xinjiang, Urumqi, China.,Institute of Biotechnology, Xinjiang Academy of Animal Science, Urumqi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Genetics Breeding and Reproduction of Grass Feeding Livestock, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Urumqi, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology of Xinjiang, Urumqi, China.,Institute of Biotechnology, Xinjiang Academy of Animal Science, Urumqi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, China.,Key Laboratory of Genetics Breeding and Reproduction of Grass Feeding Livestock, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Urumqi, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology of Xinjiang, Urumqi, China.,Institute of Biotechnology, Xinjiang Academy of Animal Science, Urumqi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Genetics Breeding and Reproduction of Grass Feeding Livestock, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Urumqi, China.,Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology of Xinjiang, Urumqi, China.,Institute of Biotechnology, Xinjiang Academy of Animal Science, Urumqi, China
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Chong ZX, Yeap SK, Ho WY. Regulation of autophagy by microRNAs in human breast cancer. J Biomed Sci 2021; 28:21. [PMID: 33761957 PMCID: PMC7992789 DOI: 10.1186/s12929-021-00715-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Breast cancer is the most common solid cancer that affects female population globally. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are short non-coding RNAs that can regulate post-transcriptional modification of multiple downstream genes. Autophagy is a conserved cellular catabolic activity that aims to provide nutrients and degrade un-usable macromolecules in mammalian cells. A number of in vitro, in vivo and clinical studies have reported that some miRNAs could modulate autophagy activity in human breast cancer cells, and these would influence human breast cancer progression and treatment response. Therefore, this review was aimed to discuss the roles of autophagy-regulating miRNAs in influencing breast cancer development and treatment response. The review would first introduce autophagy types and process, followed by the discussion of the roles of different miRNAs in modulating autophagy in human breast cancer, and to explore how would this miRNA-autophagy regulatory process affect the disease progression or treatment response. Lastly, the potential applications and challenges of utilizing autophagy-regulating miRNAs as breast cancer biomarkers and novel therapeutic agents would be discussed.
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Affiliation(s)
- Zhi Xiong Chong
- Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, 43500, Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia
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- China-ASEAN College of Marine Sciences, Xiamen University Malaysia, 43900, Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, 43500, Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia.
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Menezes TDA, Bustamante-Filho IC, Paschoal AFL, Dalberto PF, Bizarro CV, Bernardi ML, Ulguim RDR, Bortolozzo FP, Mellagi APG. Differential seminal plasma proteome signatures of boars with high and low resistance to hypothermic semen preservation at 5°C. Andrology 2021; 8:1907-1922. [PMID: 33460278 DOI: 10.1111/andr.12869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2020] [Revised: 06/20/2020] [Accepted: 07/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hypothermic storage at 5°C has been investigated as an alternative to promote the prudent use of antibiotics for boar artificial insemination doses. However, this temperature is challenging for some ejaculates or boars. OBJECTIVE The present study aimed to identify putative biomarkers for semen resistance to hypothermic storage at 5°C by comparing the seminal plasma proteomes of boars with high and low seminal resistance to preservation at 5°C. MATERIALS AND METHODS From an initial group of 34 boars, 15 were selected based on the following criteria: ejaculate with ≤20% abnormal spermatozoa and at least 70% progressive motility at 120 hours of storage at 17°C. Then, based on the response to semen hypothermic storage at 5°C, boars were classified into two categories: high resistance-progressive motility of >75% in the three collections (n = 3); and low resistance-progressive motility of <75% in the three collections (n = 3). Seminal plasma proteins were analyzed in pools, and differential proteomics was performed using Multidimensional Protein Identification Technology. RESULTS Progressive motility was lower at 120 hours of storage in low resistance, compared to high resistance boars (P < .05). Acrosome and plasma membrane integrity were not affected by the boar category, storage time, or their interaction (P ≥ .104). Sixty-five proteins were considered for differential proteomics. Among the differentially expressed and exclusive proteins, the identification of proteins such cathepsin B, legumain, and cystatin B suggests significant changes in key enzymes (eg, metalloproteinases) involved in spermatogenesis, sperm integrity, and fertilizing potential. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Differences in the seminal plasma suggest that proteins involved in the proteolytic activation of metalloproteinases and proteins related to immune response modulation could disrupt key cellular pathways during spermatogenesis and epididymal maturation, resulting in altered resistance to chilling injury. Further in vivo studies focusing on the immunological crosstalk between epithelial cells and gametes might explain how the immune regulators influence sperm resistance to hipothermic storage.
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- Tila de Alcantara Menezes
- Setor de Suínos, Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Centro de Pesquisas em Biologia Molecular e Funcional, Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia em Tuberculose, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.,Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Celular e Molecular, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Centro de Pesquisas em Biologia Molecular e Funcional, Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia em Tuberculose, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.,Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Celular e Molecular, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Departamento de Zootecnia, Faculdade de Agronomia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Setor de Suínos, Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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