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Díaz Ruiz E, González Ariza A, León Jurado JM, Arando Arbulu A, Fernández-Bolaños Guzmán J, Bermúdez Oria A, Delgado Bermejo JV, Navas González FJ. Evaluation of the effect of the addition of an olive oil-derived antioxidant (Pectoliv-80A) in the extender for cryopreservation of rooster sperm through the use of a discriminant statistical tool. Poult Sci 2024; 103:103630. [PMID: 38513548 PMCID: PMC10973192 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2024.103630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 03/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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During the poultry sperm cryopreservation process, an excess of reactive oxygen species is generated resulting in oxidative stress which harms the quality of avian spermatozoa. To counteract this effect, the addition of exogenous antioxidants, such as Pectoliv-80A (a by-product of olive oil), to the cryopreservation diluent is interesting. For this purpose, 16 roosters belonging to the Utrerana avian breed were used. Six semen pools (from the 6 different replicates) were divided into 4 aliquots corresponding to different concentrations of Pectoliv-80A that were tested (0, 300, 400, and 500 μg/mL), and the cryopreservation process was carried out. To evaluate post-thawing semen quality, different parameters such as motility, membrane functionality, reactive oxygen species production, lipid peroxidation, and acrosome integrity were studied. A discriminant canonical analysis was used to determine both the differences between the Pectoliv-80A concentration groups and the discriminant power of the aforementioned parameter used for semen evaluation. Total motility and membrane functionality were reported to be the most discriminant variables for differentiating the different antioxidant enrichment groups and concluded that concentrations of 300 μg/mL showed the most desirable quality of post-thawing semen. The present study could lead to the optimization of both cryopreservation and quality evaluation techniques of the sperm of rooster species, that support the conservation program of endangered local breeds.
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- Esther Díaz Ruiz
- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Córdoba, Córdoba, 14071, Spain
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- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Córdoba, Córdoba, 14071, Spain
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- Instituto de la Grasa, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, (CSIC), Sevilla, 41013, Spain
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Üremiş MM, Gültekin S, Üremiş N, Şafak T, Çiğremiş Y, Gül M, Aydin M, Zayman E, Türköz Y. Protective role of vitamin E against acrylamide-induced testicular toxicity from pregnancy to adulthood: insights into oxidative stress and aromatase regulation. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2024; 397:829-841. [PMID: 37515736 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-023-02638-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
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Acrylamide (ACR) is a toxic chemical frequently encountered in daily life, posing health risks. This study aimed to elucidate the molecular-level mechanism of ACR's toxic effects on testicles and investigate whether Vitamin E can mitigate these effects. A total of 40 adult pregnant rats were utilized, divided into four groups: Control, ACR, Vitamin E, and ACR + Vitamin E. ACR and Vitamin E were administered to the mother rats during pregnancy and lactation, and to the male offspring until the 8th week post-birth. Serum hormone levels, oxidant-antioxidant parameters, histopathological examination of testicular tissue, and mRNA and protein levels of the testicular and liver aromatase gene were analyzed. Spermiogram analysis was conducted on the collected sperm samples from the male offspring. The results revealed that ACR exposure adversely affected hormone levels, oxidant-antioxidant parameters, histological findings, as well as aromatase gene and protein expressions. However, Vitamin E administration effectively prevented the toxic effects of ACR. These findings demonstrate that ACR application significantly impairs the reproductive performance of male offspring rats by increasing liver aromatase activity.
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- Muhammed Mehdi Üremiş
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Medical Faculty, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Medical Faculty, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Medical Faculty, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kastamonu University, Kastamonu, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biology and Genetics, Medical Faculty, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical Faculty, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical Faculty, Malatya Turgut Özal University, Malatya, Türkiye
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Medical Faculty, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey.
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey.
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Behairy A, Hashem MM, Abo-EL-Sooud K, Soliman AM, Mouneir SM, El-Metwally AE, Ismail SH, Hassan BA, Abd-Elhakim YM. Influence of titanium dioxide nanoparticles and/or cadmium chloride oral exposure on testicular morphology, oxidative stress, and apoptosis in rats: Ameliorative role of co-enzyme Q10. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24049. [PMID: 38268588 PMCID: PMC10806338 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024] Open
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Background and objectives Little is known about the implications of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2NPs) and cadmium chloride (Cd) co-exposure on the male reproductive system in mammals. As a result, this study researched the effects of oral TiO2NPs and/or Cd exposure on male reproduction and testicular functions. Additionally, a mitigation trial with co-enzyme Q10 (CoQ10) has also been conducted. Methods In a 60-day experiment, seven experimental groups, each containing 10 male Sprague Dawley rats, were orally given distilled water (control), corn oil (vehicle control), CoQ10 (10 mg/kg b.wt), TiO2NPs (50 mg/kg b.wt), Cd (5 mg/kg b.wt), TiO2NPs + Cd, and TiO2NPs + Cd + CoQ10. Then, sperm quality, male sex hormones, oxidative stress indications, Ti and Cd testicular residues, testes and accessory gland architecture, and apoptotic and inflammatory markers in rat testes were assessed. Results TiO2NPs and/or Cd exposure negatively impacted body weight, weight gain, testicular weights, semen quality, serum reproductive hormones, oxidative stress parameters, and Caspase-3 and tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α) immunoreactions. Histopathological changes were recorded in testicular, seminal vesicle, and prostatic tissues. Yet, co-administration of CoQ10 with TiO2NPs and Cd substantially mitigated these adverse consequences. The most notable aspect is that it effectively lowered testicular tissue Ti and Cd levels. It also improved oxidant status, hormonal profile, and sperm picture. CoQ10 minimized the testicular damage implied by histological examination. Furthermore, CoQ10 significantly diminished TiO2NPs and Cd-induced Caspase-3 and TNF-α immunoexpression in testicular tissue. Conclusion As a result, CoQ10 could be utilized as a safe remedy to protect male reproductive physiology from TiO2NPs and Cd damage.
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- Amany Behairy
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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- Pathology Department, Animal Reproduction Research Institute, Giza 3514805, Egypt
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- Faculty of Nanotechnology for Postgraduate Studies, Cairo University, Sheikh Zayed Campus, 6th October City, Giza, 12588, Egypt
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- Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Future University, Cairo 11835, Egypt
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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Bashiri Z, Sheibak N, Amjadi F, Zandieh Z. The role of myo-inositol supplement in assisted reproductive techniques. HUM FERTIL 2023; 26:1044-1060. [PMID: 35730666 DOI: 10.1080/14647273.2022.2073273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Assisted reproductive techniques can help many infertile couples conceive. Therefore, there is a need for an effective method to overcome the widespread problems of infertile men and women. Oocyte and sperm quality can increase the chances of successful in vitro fertilisation. The maturation environment in which gametes are present can affect their competency for fertilisation. It is well established that myo-inositol (MI) plays a pivotal role in reproductive physiology. It participates in cell membrane formation, lipid synthesis, cell proliferation, cardiac regulation, metabolic alterations, and fertility. This molecule also acts as a direct messenger of insulin and improves glucose uptake in various reproductive tissues. Evidence suggests that MI regulates events such as gamete maturation, fertilisation, and embryo growth through intracellular Ca2 + release and various signalling pathways. In addition to the in-vivo production of MI from glucose in the reproductive organs, its synthesis by in vitro-cultured sperm and follicles has also been reported. Therefore, MI is suggested as a therapeutic approach to maintain sperm and oocyte health in men and women with reproductive disorders and individuals of reproductive age.
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- Zahra Bashiri
- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Omid Fertility and Infertility Clinic, Hamedan, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Shahid Akbarabadi Clinical Research Development Unit (ShACRDU), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Shahid Akbarabadi Clinical Research Development Unit (ShACRDU), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Swelum AA, Ba-Awadh HA, Olarinre IO, Saadeldin IM, Alowaimer AN. Correlation between fatty acids levels in chicken, duck, goose, pigeon, quail and turkey egg yolks and post-thawed quality of ram semen. Reprod Domest Anim 2023; 58:1298-1310. [PMID: 37475183 DOI: 10.1111/rda.14434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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The comparison between adding egg yolks (EY) of chicken, duck, goose, pigeon, Japanese quail or turkey to the Tris glycerol extender on the quality of ram semen before freezing and post-thawing was evaluated. The correlation between fatty acids levels in egg yolks of different avian species and the post-thawed quality of ram semen was studied. The pooled ejaculates collected from five rams were extended with Tris EY glycerol extenders containing the EY of chicken, duck, goose, pigeon, quail or turkey and cryopreserved at -196°C. The straws were evaluated before freezing and post-thawing for sperm motility using a sperm cell analyser, vitality using a FluoVit kit and abnormality using a SpermBlue stain besides plasma-membrane and DNA integrities using a hypo-osmotic swelling test and a Halomax kit, respectively. The moisture, ash, protein and fatty acid (FA) contents of EY of chicken, duck, goose, pigeon, quail and turkey were analysed using a gas chromatograph. The chicken and quail EY extenders significantly improved the total progressive motility (32.05 ± 1.41 and 31.68 ± 1.43, respectively), vitality, plasma membrane and DNA integrities and abnormalities of post-thawing ram semen in comparison with other EY extenders. Pigeon EY had the lowest saturated fatty acids (SFAs) in comparison with the other types of EYs. The chicken and turkey EYs had the lowest percentage of (monounsaturated fatty acids) MUFAs in comparison with the other types of EYs. The highest percentage of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) was observed in the turkey, pigeon and chicken EYs which were considered double or triple their percentage in duck and goose EYs, respectively. Significant positive correlations existed between SFAs levels and total motility, vitality, plasma membrane functionality and DNA integrity (0.77, 0.80, 0.67, 0.52, respectively). Significant negative correlations existed between gondoic EY levels and total motility, vitality, plasma membrane functionality and DNA integrity. In conclusion, the EYs of duck, goose, pigeon or turkey cannot substitute the chicken EY in ram semen extenders as they gave lower post-thawing quality. The quail EY can be used as a good replacer for chicken EY in the extender used for cryopreservation of ram semen. The EY composition of FAs can significantly affect the quality of ram semen post-thawing.
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- Ayman A Swelum
- Department of Animal Production, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Animal Production, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Animal Production, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Animal Production, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Animal Production, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Ratchamak R, Authaida S, Koedkanmark T, Boonkum W, Semaming Y, Chankitisakul V. Supplementation of Freezing Medium with Ginseng Improves Rooster Sperm Quality and Fertility Relative to Free Radicals and Antioxidant Enzymes. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:2660. [PMID: 37627452 PMCID: PMC10451814 DOI: 10.3390/ani13162660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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To the best of our knowledge, this study is the first to determine the effect of ginseng as an antioxidant supplement in freezing extenders on the quality of cryopreserved rooster semen. Semen samples were collected from 40 Thai native roosters (Pradu Hang Dum) using the dorso-abdominal massage method and then pooled and divided into five groups according to the concentrations of ginseng supplementation (0, 0.25, 0.50, 0.75, and 1 mg/mL) in a freezing extender. The semen suspensions were loaded into a medium straw and cryopreserved using the liquid nitrogen vapor method. The post-thaw semen was evaluated for sperm quality (sperm motility and membrane integrity), seminal plasma characteristics (lipid peroxidation, superoxide dismutase [SOD], catalase [CAT], and glutathione peroxidase [GPx]), and fertility. The results showed that ginseng extract supplementation at 0.25 mg/mL yielded the highest total motility, progressive motility, and membrane integrity (59.47%, 30.82%, and 48.30%, respectively; p < 0.05) in cryopreserved rooster semen. Higher malondialdehyde concentrations were observed in the control group than in the other groups (p < 0.05). SOD, CAT, and GPx increased compared with those in the control group (p < 0.05). The results showed that the fertility rate with 0.25 mg/mL of ginseng was higher than that of the control group (62.80% vs. 46.28%: p < 0.05). In conclusion, supplementation with 0.25 mg/mL of ginseng is recommended as an alternative component to the freezing extender to improve rooster semen cryopreservation.
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- Ruthaiporn Ratchamak
- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agricultural, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; (R.R.); (S.A.); (T.K.); (W.B.)
- The Research and Development Network Center of Animal Breeding and Omics, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agricultural, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; (R.R.); (S.A.); (T.K.); (W.B.)
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agricultural, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; (R.R.); (S.A.); (T.K.); (W.B.)
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agricultural, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; (R.R.); (S.A.); (T.K.); (W.B.)
- The Research and Development Network Center of Animal Breeding and Omics, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Program in Veterinary Technology, Faculty of Technology, Udon Thani Rajabhat University, Udon Thani 41000, Thailand;
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agricultural, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; (R.R.); (S.A.); (T.K.); (W.B.)
- The Research and Development Network Center of Animal Breeding and Omics, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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Elsawy H, Alzahrani AM, Alfwuaires M, Abdel-Moneim AM, Khalil M. Beneficial role of naringin against methotrexate-induced injury to rat testes: biochemical and ultrastructural analyses. Redox Rep 2022; 27:158-166. [PMID: 35861275 PMCID: PMC9310850 DOI: 10.1080/13510002.2022.2101832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Background Methotrexate (MTX) is a commonly used chemotherapeutic drug that has adverse toxic effects on germ cells. Naringin (NG) is a natural flavanone glycoside, with different phytotherapeutic applications, and its possible protective effects against MTX-induced testicular tissue damage were investigated in this study. Methods Low and high doses of NG (40 and 80 mg/kg/day) were given for 10 days by intraperitoneal (i.p.) injection and MTX (20 mg/kg i.p.) was given at the 4th day of the experiment, with or without NG in rats. Results The obtained results showed that exposure to MTX increased malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and nitric oxide (NO) production compared with the control. In the meantime, MTX depleted catalse (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione reductase (GR), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and reduced glutathione (GSH) in the testicular tissue. Further, serum testosterone levels were significantly decreased in the MTX group. NG significantly counteracted the aforementioned effects of MTX; however, NG80 was more effective in restoring SOD, GR, MDA and NO. Interestingly, NG80 achieved a better improvement in the ultrastructural pattern of the testicular cells in MTX-exposed rats. Conclusion These results indicated, for the first time, that NG could be a potential candidate therapy against MTX-reprotoxic impacts.
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- Hany Elsawy
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.,Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon
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Semen cryopreservation is a key biotechnological strategy used to preserve and protect genetic resources, which are subject to increasingly serious reductions in some species, and to protect animal biodiversity. Assisted reproductive techniques, however, are still not utilized to the same extent in avian species to the extent that occurs in mammals. The reasons for this situation are described in this review. The content of this paper is focused on current poultry preservation systems, published since 2010, and new strategies that are very promising for preserving avian genetic resources. Two major types of storage technologies which are utilized for avian sperm preservation, liquid storage and cryopreservation, are emphasized. The issues on which there is a focus includes supplementation of avian extenders with various compounds prior to the preservation period, use of cryoprotectants and fertility results when there were in vitro sperm evaluations. Results from recent studies indicate there are opportunities to improve the quality of bird semen after preservation. It is obvious that cryo-diluent composition may be the most important factor for development of efficacious cryopreservation methods for avian semen.
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- Agnieszka Partyka
- Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Reproduction and Clinic of Farm Animals, pl. Grunwaldzki 49, 50-366 Wroclaw, Poland.
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- Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Reproduction and Clinic of Farm Animals, pl. Grunwaldzki 49, 50-366 Wroclaw, Poland
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Swelum AA, Ba-Awadh HA, Olarinre IO, Saadeldin IM, Alowaimer AN. Effects of adding mixed chicken and quail egg yolks to the cryodiluent on the quality of ram semen before and after cryopreservation. Front Vet Sci 2022; 9:1013533. [PMID: 36311647 PMCID: PMC9596808 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.1013533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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The effects of adding mixed chicken and Japanese quail egg yolks (EYs) to the cryodiluent on the quality of ram semen before freezing and post-thawing were evaluated. Additionally, the composition of chicken and quail egg EYs and their mixture were analyzed for results explanation. The semen was collected from rams (n = 5) and extended with cryodiluent containing the EY of chicken, quail or their mixture (1:1). The extended semen was chilled slowly to 5 °C within 2 h and equilibrated for 2 h, before frozen on the liquid nitrogen vapor and cryopreserved at -196 °C. The straws were evaluated before freezing and post-thawing for sperm motility, vitality and abnormality besides plasma-membrane and DNA integrities. The moisture, ash, protein, and fatty acid (FA) contents of chicken EY, quail EY and their mixture were analyzed. Sperm vitality, plasma membrane integrity and DNA integrity before freezing were significantly (P < 0.05) higher in quail EY than chicken EY and mixed EYs cryodiluent. The chicken EY extender significantly improved the vitality, plasma membrane and DNA integrities of post-thawed ram semen in comparison with quail EY or mixed EYs extenders. While, the post-thawing sperm abnormalities was lower (P ≤ 0.05) in quail EY than chicken EY and mixed EYs cryodiluent. The post-thawing sperm motion kinetics parameters were higher in quail EY than chicken EY and mixed EYs cryodiluent. The highest percentages of moisture, ash, saturated fatty acids (SFAs) and monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) were detected in quail EY had. While, the highest percentages of fat, protein and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) were detected in chicken EY. In conclusion, using of chicken EY can improve total motility, vitality, plasma membrane integrity and DNA integrity of cryopreserved ram semen. While, using of quail EY can improve sperm abnormalities and kinetic motion parameters of cryopreserved ram semen. Mixing chicken and quail EYs added no value for post-thawing ram semen parameters.
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- Ayman A. Swelum
- Department of Animal Production, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt,*Correspondence: Ayman A. Swelum
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- Department of Animal Production, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Animal Production, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Animal Production, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Production, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Bang S, Tanga BM, Fang X, Seong G, Saadeldin IM, Qamar AY, Lee S, Kim KJ, Park YJ, Nabeel AHT, Yu IJ, Cooray A, Lee KP, Cho J. Cryopreservation of Pig Semen Using a Quercetin-Supplemented Freezing Extender. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12081155. [PMID: 36013334 PMCID: PMC9410179 DOI: 10.3390/life12081155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced during freeze−thaw procedures cause oxidative damage to the sperm, reducing fertility. We aimed to improve the post-thaw quality of pig sperm by quercetin (QRN) supplementation to reduce the cryodamage associated with the freeze−thaw procedure. Four equal aliquots of pooled boar semen were diluted with a freezing extender supplemented with different concentrations of QRN (0, 25, 50, and 100 µM) and then were subjected to cryopreservation in liquid nitrogen. Semen analysis was performed following 7 days of cryopreservation. Results demonstrated that the semen samples supplemented with 50 µM QRN significantly improved the post-thaw sperm quality than those subjected to other supplementations (p < 0.05). Semen samples supplemented with 50 µM QRN showed significantly improved plasma membrane functional integrity (47.5 ± 1.4 vs. 43.1 ± 4.1, 45.3 ± 1.7, and 44.1 ± 1.4) and acrosome integrity (73.6 ± 3.4 vs. 66.3 ± 2.4, 66.7 ± 3.6, and 68.3 ± 32.9) as compared to the control, 25 µM, and 100 µM QRN groups, respectively. The mitochondrial activity of the 50 µM QRN group was greater than control and 25 µM QRN groups (43.0 ± 1.0 vs. 39.1 ± 0.9 and 41.9 ± 1.0) but showed no difference with the 100 µM QRN group. Moreover, the 50 µM QRN group showed a higher sperm number displaced to 1 cm and 3 cm points in the artificial mucus than other groups. Therefore, supplementing the freezing extender with QRN can serve as an effective tool to reduce the magnitude of oxidative damage associated with sperm freezing.
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- Seonggyu Bang
- Laboratory of Theriogenology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Korea; (S.B.); (B.M.T.); (X.F.); (G.S.); (I.M.S.); (S.L.)
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- Laboratory of Theriogenology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Korea; (S.B.); (B.M.T.); (X.F.); (G.S.); (I.M.S.); (S.L.)
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- Laboratory of Theriogenology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Korea; (S.B.); (B.M.T.); (X.F.); (G.S.); (I.M.S.); (S.L.)
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- Laboratory of Theriogenology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Korea; (S.B.); (B.M.T.); (X.F.); (G.S.); (I.M.S.); (S.L.)
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- Laboratory of Theriogenology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Korea; (S.B.); (B.M.T.); (X.F.); (G.S.); (I.M.S.); (S.L.)
- Research Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Korea
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- Collage of Veterinary and Animal Science, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore 54000, Pakistan;
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- Laboratory of Theriogenology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Korea; (S.B.); (B.M.T.); (X.F.); (G.S.); (I.M.S.); (S.L.)
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- Livestock Experiment Institute, Government of Chungcheongnam-do, Cheongyang-gun 33303, Korea; (K.-J.K.); (Y.-J.P.)
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- Livestock Experiment Institute, Government of Chungcheongnam-do, Cheongyang-gun 33303, Korea; (K.-J.K.); (Y.-J.P.)
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- Laboratory of Theriogenology and Reproductive Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Medicine and Bio-Safety Research Institute, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan 54596, Korea; (A.H.T.N.); (I.-j.Y.)
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- Laboratory of Theriogenology and Reproductive Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Medicine and Bio-Safety Research Institute, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan 54596, Korea; (A.H.T.N.); (I.-j.Y.)
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- Department of Physiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Korea; (A.C.); (K.P.L.)
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- Department of Physiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Korea; (A.C.); (K.P.L.)
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- Laboratory of Theriogenology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Korea; (S.B.); (B.M.T.); (X.F.); (G.S.); (I.M.S.); (S.L.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-42-821-6788; Fax: +82-72-821-89
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Azizi M, Cheraghi E, Soleimani Mehranjani M. Effect of Myo-inositol on sperm quality and biochemical factors in cryopreserved semen of patients with Asthenospermia. Andrologia 2022; 54:e14528. [PMID: 35841196 DOI: 10.1111/and.14528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Revised: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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In this study, the influence of myoinositol (MYO) as an antioxidant on the inhibition of the negative impacts of cryopreservation on sperm quality in men with Asthenospermia was investigated. In this prospective study, each semen sample from 25 cases was separated into three groups: Fresh, Control (with freezing medium), Myoinositol (2 mg/ml). According to the World Health Organization criteria (WHO) (2010), total motility, progressive sperm motility, viability, normal morphology, and DNA integrity were assessed. In addition, the hypo-osmotic swelling (HOS) test and mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) were used. Total antioxidant capacity (TAC), malondialdehyde (MDA), and antioxidant enzyme activity were determined by the ELISA method. In contrast to the fresh samples, lipid peroxidation, DNA integrity damage, DNA fragmentation, HOST, and MMP had significant enhancement in the control samples. Sperm quality was significantly decreased (p < 0.05). Mean percentage viability, normal morphology, total motility, progressive motility, and DNA integrity were significantly enhanced in the MYO group in comparison to the control group (p < 0.05). The MDA and TAC levels and DNA damage in the MYO group were significantly lower compared to the control group (p < 0.05). The findings confirm that sperm quality in patients with Asthenospermia is improved by the administration of 2 mg/ml of myoinositol together with the freezing medium after sperm cryopreservation.
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- Maryam Azizi
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Arak University, Arak, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Qom, Qom, Iran
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Zhou X, Shi H, Zhu S, Wang H, Sun S. Effects of vitamin E and vitamin C on male infertility: a meta-analysis. Int Urol Nephrol 2022; 54:1793-1805. [DOI: 10.1007/s11255-022-03237-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Mustafa M, Dar SA, Azmi S, Haque S. The Role of Environmental Toxicant-Induced Oxidative Stress in Male Infertility. Adv Exp Med Biol 2022; 1391:17-32. [PMID: 36472814 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-12966-7_2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Infertility is a serious public health issue affecting around 15% of couples globally. Of the 60-80 million people of reproductive age affected by infertility, 40-50% are due to male factor while 30-40% of cases are still idiopathic. The recent global deterioration in sperm quality raises apprehensions regarding the toxic effects of environmental pollutants on reproductive health of males. Environmental toxicants have shown strong evidences for inducing oxidative stress affecting spermatogenesis severely, thereby leading to reduced sperm motility, count, and DNA damage. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) influences the spermatozoa development and transit process both internally and externally. Low level of ROS is indispensable for critical physiological sperm processes like sperm capacitation, motility, acrosome reaction, hyper-activation, sperm-oocyte interaction, etc., while excessive ROS disrupt antioxidant molecules which is detrimental to normal functioning of the sperm. Hence, identification of potential environmental toxicant may have clinical relevance for early screening and diagnosis of male infertility.
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- Mohammad Mustafa
- Scientific Research Centre, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Research and Scientific Studies Unit, College of Nursing, Jazan University, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Scientific Research Centre, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Research and Scientific Studies Unit, College of Nursing, Jazan University, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Karamian M, Soleimanzadeh A, Tukmechi A, Batavani RA. PCR investigation of the vertical transmission of Mycobacterium bovis in Montbéliarde cattle in Gonbad, northeast of Iran. BJVM 2022. [DOI: 10.15547/bjvm.2020-0135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Bovine tuberculosis is an important global zoonosis. The causative agent of the disease is Mycobacterium bovis, belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. This study aimed to identify vertical transmission of Mycobacterium bovis in tuberculin positive pregnant dairy cows referred to the slaughterhouse and commercial sperm used to inseminate them in Gonbad, Gorgan province, Iran, by PCR assay. From March to September 2016, one thousand and seven hundred artificially inseminated cows were subjected to the tuberculin test; then, tuberculin positive cows were referred to the Gonbad slaughterhouse. Samples containing milk, lymph node, placenta, foetal abomasal fluid, and amniotic fluid were prepared from all affected cows and stored at -80 °C until analysis. Bacterial DNA was extracted from all specimens by a commercial kit. Detection was performed by amplifying pncATB gene using special primers via the polymerase chain reaction method. Results of tuberculin test revealed 144 positive cases (8.47%). PCR results for 48 milk samples, 120 biopsy samples, 63 samples of foetuses showed 9, 93 and 43 positive cases, respectively which all belonged to tuberculin positive samples. No positive sperm samples were identified. It was concluded that the infection rate with M. bovis in Montbéliarde cattle was high and also, that vertical transmission was not seen.
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- M. Karamian
- Animal Reproduction and Artificial Insemination Department, National Research Centre, Egypt
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- Animal Reproduction and Artificial Insemination Department, National Research Centre, Egypt
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- Animal Reproduction and Artificial Insemination Department, National Research Centre, Egypt
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- Animal Reproduction and Artificial Insemination Department, National Research Centre, Egypt
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El-Sheshtawy RI. Effect of turmeric extract and dimethyl sulfoxide on buffalo semen freezability and fertility. BJVM 2022. [DOI: 10.15547/bjvm.2020-0124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The freeze-thaw process results in structural and functional damages caused by overaccumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Addition of antioxidants to semen extenders is of a great importance to overcome this oxidative damage. The study objective was to evaluate the consequence of using Tris-citric acid fructose egg yolk (TCFY) extender supplemented with a combination of turmeric extract and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) [TTD] on sperm freezability and fertility. From five tubes (each containing 5 mL TCFY), the first tube contained neither turmeric extract nor DMSO and was kept as control. The other four tubes contained 1.5% DMSO plus 100 µL/5 mL, 200 µL/5 mL, 300 µL/5 mL and 400 µL/5 mL turmeric extract. Semen samples were pooled and extended to reach an application of 60×106 sperm/mL (TT1D to TT4D, respectively). Diluted semen was exposed to the freezing protocol. The post cooling results revealed significant improvement in percent of alive spermatozoa in TT1D, significant decrease in sperm abnormalities in all concentrations used, significant improvement in intact acrosome percentage in TT1D, TT2D and TT4D. The post thawing results exhibited significant improvement in sperm motility in TT1D, TT2D and TT4D; significant amelioration of sperm membrane integrity (HOST) in TT1D, TT2D, TT3D and TT4D. Acrosome integrity was maintained in all concentrations as in the control. It was concluded that TT1D revealed the best semen quality in cooled semen; and TT1D, TT2D exhibited the superior post thawing semen quality. In addition, conception rate (CR) of the post-thawed semen was ameliorated in TT1D, TT2D, TT3D and TT4D with TT1D being the best one with this regard.
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- R. I. El-Sheshtawy
- Animal Reproduction and Artificial Insemination Department, National Research Centre, Egypt
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Partyka A, Niżański W. Supplementation of Avian Semen Extenders with Antioxidants to Improve Semen Quality-Is It an Effective Strategy? Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:1927. [PMID: 34943030 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10121927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Oxidative stress in sperm is a phenomenon related to the increasing rate of oxidation of cellular components and the excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). The high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids in bird sperm cell membranes renders these cells particularly susceptible to lipid peroxidation (LPO). Therefore, to ensure the proper functioning of cells, it is necessary to have a balance between the formation of ROS and the protective action of the antioxidant system. This review aims firstly to briefly introduce the antioxidant system characteristics of avian semen. Secondly, we summarize the recent knowledge regarding progress in extender supplementation using antioxidants and other compounds to improve avian semen quality parameters and fertility rates. The review focuses on enzymes, vitamins, amino acids, proteins, some plant extracts, and other compounds that can be used to supplement the extenders to reduce the formation of oxidants in poultry semen and maintain its quality and enhance its fertility.
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Azimi AS, Soleimani Mehranjani M, Shariatzadeh SMA, Noshad Kamran A, Ghafarizadeh AA. Evaluating the therapeutic effect and toxicity of theophylline in infertile men with asthenoteratozoospermia: a double-blind, randomized clinical trial study. Drug Chem Toxicol 2021; 45:2786-2793. [PMID: 34696674 DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2021.1991755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Theophylline as a cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) phosphodiesterase inhibitor (cAMP-PDEI) elevates cAMP levels. We aimed to evaluate the therapeutic effect and toxicity of theophylline on the sperm parameters, oxidative stress (OS), and inflammation in asthenoteratozoospermic men. Sixty asthenoteratozoospermic patients were divided into groups of placebo and theophylline (200 mg/day). After 3 months of oral treatment, sperm parameters, viability, and DNA fragmentation were analyzed by the CASA system, eosin nigrosin staining, sperm DNA fragmentation kit, respectively. The seminal plasma level of reactive oxygen species (ROS) of neat semen samples, malondialdehyde (MDA), total antioxidant capacity (TAC), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), and interleukin-10 (IL-10) was assessed. Data were analyzed statistically using the independent samples t-test and the paired t-test and the means were considered significantly different at p < 0.05. Sperm motility, viability, and the number of sperms with normal morphology and the seminal plasma level of TAC and IL-10 and also sperm DNA fragmentation increased significantly in the theophylline group compared to the placebo. The MDA, TNF-α, and ROS levels decreased significantly in the theophylline group compared to the placebo. Theophylline improved sperm parameters, reduced OS and inflammation, but also created genotoxicity and increased sperm DNA fragmentation. Therefore, to benefit from the desired effects of theophylline and inhibit the toxicity of it in the treatment of men with asthenoteratozoospermia, it is suggested to be used simultaneously with another antioxidant to protect sperm DNA from fragmentation.
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- Atena Sadat Azimi
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Arak University, Arak, Iran
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Doğu Z, Şahinöz E, Aral F, Koyuncu İ, Yüksekdağ Ö. Effects of Inositol Supplementation in Sperm Extender on the Quality of Cryopreserved Mesopotamian Catfish ( Silurus triostegus, H. 1843) Sperm. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:3029. [PMID: 34827763 DOI: 10.3390/ani11113029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Revised: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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In this study, the effects of supplemented inositol on sperm extenders were examined on the spermatozoa motility rate and duration, total antioxidant and oxidant status, apoptotic spermatozoa and DNA damage, during the sperm post-thaw process of Mesopotamian Catfish (Silurus triostegus, H. 1843). The semen was frozen in diluents containing different inositol concentrations (5, 10, 20 and 40 mg). Increasing levels of inositol linearly improved the spermatozoa motility rate and duration significantly (p < 0.05). MDA and TOS were linearly decreased, however, TAS and GSH linearly increased (p < 0.05). The increasing inositol levels resulted in a linear and quadratic decrease in DNA damage in the comet assay, 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine and the determined percentage of apoptotic spermatozoa (p < 0.05). These results suggest that there are many positive effects of the use of supplemental inositol on enhancing sperm cryopreservation efficiency in Silurus triostegus.
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Zambrano E, Nathanielsz PW, Rodríguez-González GL. Developmental programming and ageing of male reproductive function. Eur J Clin Invest 2021; 51:e13637. [PMID: 34107063 DOI: 10.1111/eci.13637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Revised: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Developmental programming predisposes offspring to metabolic, behavioural and reproductive dysfunction in adult life. Evidence is accumulating that ageing phenotype and longevity are in part developmentally programmed in each individual. Unfortunately, there are few studies addressing the effects of developmental programming by maternal nutrition on the rate of ageing of the male reproductive system. This review will discuss effects of foetal exposure to maternal environmental challenges on male offspring fertility and normal ageing of the male reproductive system. We focus on several key factors involved in reproductive ageing such as decreased hormone production, DNA fragmentation, oxidative stress, telomere shortening, epigenetics, maternal lifestyle and nutrition. There is compelling evidence that ageing of the male reproductive system is developmentally programmed. Both maternal over- or undernutrition accelerate ageing of male offspring reproductive function through similar mechanisms such as decreased serum testosterone levels, increase in oxidative stress biomarkers in both the testes and sperm and changes in sperm quality. Importantly, even in adult life, exercise in male offspring of obese mothers improves adverse effects of programming on reproductive function. Maternal consumption of a low-protein diet causes transgenerational effects in progeny via the paternal line. The seminal fluid has effects on the intrauterine environment. Programming by male factors may involve more than just the sperm. Improving knowledge on developmental programming ageing interactions will improve not only male health and life span but also the health of future generations by reducing programming via the paternal line.
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- Elena Zambrano
- Reproductive Biology Department, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City, México
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- Reproductive Biology Department, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City, México
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Symeonidis EN, Evgeni E, Palapelas V, Koumasi D, Pyrgidis N, Sokolakis I, Hatzichristodoulou G, Tsiampali C, Mykoniatis I, Zachariou A, Sofikitis N, Kaltsas A, Dimitriadis F. Redox Balance in Male Infertility: Excellence through Moderation-"Μέτρον ἄριστον". Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10101534. [PMID: 34679669 PMCID: PMC8533291 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10101534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2021] [Revised: 09/19/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Male infertility, a relatively common and multifactorial medical condition, affects approximately 15% of couples globally. Based on WHO estimates, a staggering 190 million people struggle with this health condition, and male factor is the sole or contributing factor in roughly 20–50% of these cases. Nowadays, urologists are confronted with a wide spectrum of conditions ranging from the typical infertile male to more complex cases of either unexplained or idiopathic male infertility, requiring a specific patient-tailored diagnostic approach and management. Strikingly enough, no identifiable cause in routine workup can be found in 30% to 50% of infertile males. The medical term male oxidative stress infertility (MOSI) was recently coined to describe infertile men with abnormal sperm parameters and oxidative stress (OS), including those previously classified as having idiopathic infertility. OS is a critical component of male infertility, entailing an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidants. ROS abundance has been implicated in sperm abnormalities, while the exact impact on fertilization and pregnancy has long been a subject of considerable debate. In an attempt to counteract the deleterious effects of OS, urologists resorted to antioxidant supplementation. Mounting evidence indicates that indiscriminate consumption of antioxidants has led in some cases to sperm cell damage through a reductive-stress-induced state. The “antioxidant paradox”, one of the biggest andrological challenges, remains a lurking danger that needs to be carefully avoided and thoroughly investigated. For that reason, oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) emerged as a viable ancillary tool to basic semen analysis, measuring the overall balance between oxidants and antioxidants (reductants). A novel biomarker, the Male infertility Oxidative System (MiOXSYS®), is a paradigm shift towards that goal, offering a quantification of OS via a quick, reliable, and reproducible measurement of the ORP. Moderation or “Μέτρον” according to the ancient Greeks is the key to successfully safeguarding redox balance, with MiOXSYS® earnestly claiming its position as a guarantor of homeostasis in the intracellular redox milieu. In the present paper, we aim to offer a narrative summary of evidence relevant to redox regulation in male reproduction, analyze the impact of OS and reductive stress on sperm function, and shed light on the “antioxidant paradox” phenomenon. Finally, we examine the most up-to-date scientific literature regarding ORP and its measurement by the recently developed MiOXSYS® assay.
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- Evangelos N. Symeonidis
- Department of Urology, “G. Gennimatas” General Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54635 Thessaloniki, Greece; (E.N.S.); (I.M.)
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- Cryogonia Cryopreservation Bank, 11526 Athens, Greece; (E.E.); (D.K.)
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- 3rd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hippokration General Hospital, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, 54642 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Cryogonia Cryopreservation Bank, 11526 Athens, Greece; (E.E.); (D.K.)
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- Department of Urology, ‘Martha-Maria’ Hospital Nuremberg, 90491 Nuremberg, Germany; (N.P.); (I.S.); (G.H.)
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- Department of Urology, ‘Martha-Maria’ Hospital Nuremberg, 90491 Nuremberg, Germany; (N.P.); (I.S.); (G.H.)
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- Department of Urology, “G. Gennimatas” General Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54635 Thessaloniki, Greece; (E.N.S.); (I.M.)
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Ioannina University, 45500 Ioannina, Greece; (A.Z.); (N.S.); (A.K.)
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Ioannina University, 45500 Ioannina, Greece; (A.Z.); (N.S.); (A.K.)
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Ioannina University, 45500 Ioannina, Greece; (A.Z.); (N.S.); (A.K.)
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- Department of Urology, “G. Gennimatas” General Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54635 Thessaloniki, Greece; (E.N.S.); (I.M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +30-23-1041-1121
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Ma Y, Gao L, Tian Y, Chen P, Yang J, Zhang L. Advanced biomaterials in cell preservation: Hypothermic preservation and cryopreservation. Acta Biomater 2021; 131:97-116. [PMID: 34242810 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2021.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2021] [Revised: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Cell-based medicine has made great advances in clinical diagnosis and therapy for various refractory diseases, inducing a growing demand for cell preservation as support technology. However, the bottleneck problems in cell preservation include low efficiency and poor biocompatibility of traditional protectants. In this review, cell preservation technologies are categorized according to storage conditions: hypothermic preservation at 1 °C~35 °C to maintain short-term cell viability that is useful in cell diagnosis and transport, while cryopreservation at -196 °C~-80 °C to maintain long-term cell viability that provides opportunities for therapeutic cell product storage. Firstly, the background and developmental history of the protectants used in the two preservation technologies are briefly introduced. Secondly, the progress in different cellular protection mechanisms for advanced biomaterials are discussed in two preservation technologies. In hypothermic preservation, the hypothermia-induced and extracellular matrix-loss injuries to cells are comprehensively summarized, as well as the recent biomaterials dependent on regulation of cellular ATP level, stabilization of cellular membrane, balance of antioxidant defense system, and supply of mimetic ECM to prolong cell longevity are provided. In cryopreservation, cellular injuries and advanced biomaterials that can protect cells from osmotic or ice injury, and alleviate oxidative stress to allow cell survival are concluded. Last, an insight into the perspectives and challenges of this technology is provided. We envision advanced biocompatible materials for highly efficient cell preservation as critical in future developments and trends to support cell-based medicine. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Cell preservation technologies present a critical role in cell-based applications, and more efficient biocompatible protectants are highly required. This review categorizes cell preservation technologies into hypothermic preservation and cryopreservation according to their storage conditions, and comprehensively reviews the recently advanced biomaterials related. The background, development, and cellular protective mechanisms of these two preservation technologies are respectively introduced and summarized. Moreover, the differences, connections, individual demands of these two technologies are also provided and discussed.
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- Yiming Ma
- Department of Biochemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Frontier Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, PR China; Frontier Technology Research Institute, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, PR China
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Frontier Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, PR China; Frontier Technology Research Institute, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, PR China
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Frontier Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, PR China; Frontier Technology Research Institute, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, PR China
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Frontier Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, PR China; Frontier Technology Research Institute, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, PR China
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Frontier Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, PR China; Frontier Technology Research Institute, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, PR China.
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Frontier Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, PR China; Frontier Technology Research Institute, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, PR China.
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El-Gindy YM. Improvement in quality and storage ability of rabbit semen by using black or thyme seed as dietary supplementation. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 2021; 106:642-654. [PMID: 34160098 DOI: 10.1111/jpn.13596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2020] [Revised: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The quality of incubated or chilled rabbit semen is quickly lowered with time due to high-rate production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Black seed (BS) and thyme (THY) are rich sources of natural antioxidants, which may be able to control ROS production and improve semen quality for use in artificial insemination. In this study, V-line rabbit bucks, seven months old, were fed diets supplemented with 50 or 100 g of BS or THY for 60 days. Semen was collected twice weekly. The quality of fresh sperm was measured, and diluted sperm was incubated for up to 12 h. Chilled, diluted sperm, stored at 4℃ for up to 3 days, was evaluated. The results indicated that BS and THY increased rabbit libido, decreased abnormal sperm and non-viable sperm percentages and significantly lowered total bacteria counts of diluted sperm. In conclusion, bucks fed a diet supplemented with BS or THY had enhanced semen quality and storage life, because of the antioxidant properties of BS and THY. The best incubation results were obtained with the THY100 treatment, whereas the best-chilled results were obtained with the BS100 group.
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- Yassmine Moemen El-Gindy
- Faculty of Agriculture (Saba Basha), Department of Animal and Fish Production, University of Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt
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Upadhyay VR, Ramesh V, Dewry RK, Kumar G, Raval K, Patoliya P. Implications of cryopreservation on structural and functional attributes of bovine spermatozoa: An overview. Andrologia 2021; 53:e14154. [PMID: 34143907 DOI: 10.1111/and.14154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Revised: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 06/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Sperm cryopreservation is an important adjunct to assisted reproduction techniques (ART) for improving the reproductive efficiency of dairy cattle and buffaloes. Improved understanding of mechanisms and challenges of bovine semen cryopreservation is vital for artificial insemination on a commercial basis. Although cryopreservation of bovine spermatozoa is widely practiced and advanced beyond that of other species, there are still major gaps in the knowledge and technology. Upon cryopreservation, disruption of spermatozoal plasma membrane configuration due to alterations in metabolic pathways, enzymes and antioxidants activity add to lower efficiency with loss of sperm longevity and fertilising ability. Therefore, the effective amalgamation of cryo-variables like ambient temperature, cooling and thawing rates, nucleation temperature, type and concentration of the cryoprotectant, seminal plasma composition, free radicals and antioxidant status are required to optimise cryopreservation. Novel strategies like supplementation of cholesterol-loaded cyclodextrins (CLC), nanovesicles, osteopontin, antioxidants, etc., in an extender and recent techniques like nano-purification and modified packaging have to be optimised to ameliorate the cryodamage. This article is intended to describe the basic facts about the sperm cryopreservation process in bovine and the associated biochemical, biophysical, ultra-structural, molecular and functional alterations.
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- Animal Reproduction and Gynecology, ICAR-National Research Centre on Mithun, Medziphema, India
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- Artificial Breeding Research Centre, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India
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- Division of Animal Physiology, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India
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- Artificial Breeding Research Centre, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India
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- Division of Livestock Production Management, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India
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Santonastaso M, Mottola F, Iovine C, Colacurci N, Rocco L. Protective Effects of Curcumin on the Outcome of Cryopreservation in Human Sperm. Reprod Sci 2021; 28:2895-2905. [PMID: 33861392 PMCID: PMC8523395 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-021-00572-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2020] [Accepted: 04/02/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Cryopreservation causes decreased sperm fertility potential due to reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and physical-chemical damage, resulting in reduced sperm viability and motility. The addition of antioxidants to freezing media could protect sperm from cryo-damage, counteracting the harmful effects of ROS. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of curcumin supplementation in freezing medium on preventing cryo-damage in human semen. Semen samples collected from fertile men were cryopreserved in freezing medium supplemented with different concentrations of curcumin (2.5, 5, 10, and 20 μM). After freezing-thawing, sperm parameters, DNA fragmentation, intracellular ROS, and glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) gene expression were evaluated. Supplementation with 20 μM curcumin in freezing medium caused increases in progressive and nonprogressive motility and significant reductions in intracellular ROS and DNA fragmentation in frozen-thawed sperm cells. Following cryopreservation, GPX4 mRNA expression was significantly upregulated in thawed semen supplemented with 20 μM curcumin compared to the control. The results showed that curcumin supplementation in freezing medium was protective against human sperm parameters and sperm DNA, counteracting oxidative damage induced by the freeze-thaw process.
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- Marianna Santonastaso
- Department of Woman, Child and General and Special Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Special Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Caserta, Italy.
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El-Sheshtawy RI. Effect of Tris-extender supplemented with a combination of turmeric and ethylene glycol on buffalo bull semen freezability and in vivo fertility. Trop Anim Health Prod 2021; 53:238. [PMID: 33792781 DOI: 10.1007/s11250-021-02668-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of Tris-extender supplemented with a combination of turmeric and ethylene glycol on buffalo bull semen preservability and in vivo fertility. Five tubes (each contain 5 ml Tris-citric acid-fructose yolk, TCFY). The first tube contains turmeric extract and ethylene glycol and kept as a control. The other four tubes contain 1.5% ethylene glycol plus turmeric extract as follows: 100 μl/5 ml, 200 μl/5 ml, 300 μl/5 ml, and 400 μl/5 ml v/v). Pooled bull semen was added to the Tris extender and to Tris turmeric ethylene glycol. Extended semen was subjected to semen freezing protocol. Semen assessment was carried out. In Tris turmeric ethylene glycol post-cooling, sperm motility and alive sperms were significantly higher in the first concentration of Tris turmeric ethylene glycol (TTE1), sperm abnormalities were significantly lower in TTE1 and TTE2, and sperm membrane integrity (HOST) was significantly higher in TTE1 and acrosome percent was significantly higher in TTE1, TTE2, and TTE4 if compared to the control. Post-thawing, sperm motility was significantly higher in TTE1 as compared to the control and other concentrations of TE. All concentrations of TE were significantly higher in sperm membrane integrity (HOST) as relative to the control. Alive sperms were kept in TTE1 as the control. Acrosome percent was kept in most concentrations as the control. It is concluded that, in cooled and post-thawed semen, the first concentration (TTE1) gave the best sperm quality and conception rate.
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Khan IM, Cao Z, Liu H, Khan A, Rahman SU, Khan MZ, Sathanawongs A, Zhang Y. Impact of Cryopreservation on Spermatozoa Freeze-Thawed Traits and Relevance OMICS to Assess Sperm Cryo-Tolerance in Farm Animals. Front Vet Sci 2021; 8:609180. [PMID: 33718466 PMCID: PMC7947673 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2021.609180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Sperm cryopreservation is a powerful tool for the livestock breeding program. Several technical attempts have been made to enhance the efficiency of spermatozoa cryopreservation in different farm animal species. However, it is well-recognized that mammalian spermatozoa are susceptible to cryo-injury caused by cryopreservation processes. Moreover, the factors leading to cryo-injuries are complicated, and the cryo-damage mechanism has not been methodically explained until now, which directly influences the quality of frozen–thawed spermatozoa. Currently, the various OMICS technologies in sperm cryo-biology have been conducted, particularly proteomics and transcriptomics studies. It has contributed while exploring the molecular alterations caused by cryopreservation, identification of various freezability markers and specific proteins that could be added to semen diluents before cryopreservation to improve sperm cryo-survival. Therefore, understanding the cryo-injury mechanism of spermatozoa is essential for the optimization of current cryopreservation processes. Recently, the application of newly-emerged proteomics and transcriptomics technologies to study the effects of cryopreservation on sperm is becoming a hotspot. This review detailed an updated overview of OMICS elements involved in sperm cryo-tolerance and freeze-thawed quality. While also detailed a mechanism of sperm cryo-injury and utilizing OMICS technology that assesses the sperm freezability potential biomarkers as well as the accurate classification between the excellent and poor freezer breeding candidate.
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- Ibrar Muhammad Khan
- Anhui Provincial Laboratory of Local Livestock and Poultry Genetical Resource Conservation and Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- Anhui Provincial Laboratory of Local Livestock and Poultry Genetical Resource Conservation and Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- Anhui Provincial Laboratory of Local Livestock and Poultry Genetical Resource Conservation and Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- Shenzhen Branch, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Genome Analysis Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture, Agriculture Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Parasitology of Ministry of Agriculture, Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Animal Products on Biohazards (Shanghai) of Ministry of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Beijing Engineering Technology Research Center of Raw Milk Quality and Safety Control, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agriculture University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Veterinary Biosciences and Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Anhui Provincial Laboratory of Local Livestock and Poultry Genetical Resource Conservation and Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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Gualtieri R, Kalthur G, Barbato V, Di Nardo M, Adiga SK, Talevi R. Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Oxidative Stress Caused by Cryopreservation in Reproductive Cells. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10030337. [PMID: 33668300 PMCID: PMC7996228 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10030337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Revised: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 02/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Mitochondria, fundamental organelles in cell metabolism, and ATP synthesis are responsible for generating reactive oxygen species (ROS), calcium homeostasis, and cell death. Mitochondria produce most ROS, and when levels exceed the antioxidant defenses, oxidative stress (OS) is generated. These changes may eventually impair the electron transport chain, resulting in decreased ATP synthesis, increased ROS production, altered mitochondrial membrane permeability, and disruption of calcium homeostasis. Mitochondria play a key role in the gamete competence to facilitate normal embryo development. However, iatrogenic factors in assisted reproductive technologies (ART) may affect their functional competence, leading to an abnormal reproductive outcome. Cryopreservation, a fundamental technology in ART, may compromise mitochondrial function leading to elevated intracellular OS that decreases sperm and oocytes' competence and the dynamics of fertilization and embryo development. This article aims to review the role played by mitochondria and ROS in sperm and oocyte function and the close, biunivocal relationships between mitochondrial damage and ROS generation during cryopreservation of gametes and gonadal tissues in different species. Based on current literature, we propose tentative hypothesis of mechanisms involved in cryopreservation-associated mitochondrial dysfunction in gametes, and discuss the role played by antioxidants and other agents to retain the competence of cryopreserved reproductive cells and tissues.
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- Roberto Gualtieri
- Department of Biology, University of Naples “Federico II”, Complesso Universitario di Monte S. Angelo, Via Cinthia, 80126 Naples, Italy; (V.B.); (M.D.N.); (R.T.)
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- Department of Clinical Embryology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576 104, India; (G.K.); (S.K.A.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples “Federico II”, Complesso Universitario di Monte S. Angelo, Via Cinthia, 80126 Naples, Italy; (V.B.); (M.D.N.); (R.T.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples “Federico II”, Complesso Universitario di Monte S. Angelo, Via Cinthia, 80126 Naples, Italy; (V.B.); (M.D.N.); (R.T.)
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- Department of Clinical Embryology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576 104, India; (G.K.); (S.K.A.)
- Centre for Fertility Preservation, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576 104, India
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples “Federico II”, Complesso Universitario di Monte S. Angelo, Via Cinthia, 80126 Naples, Italy; (V.B.); (M.D.N.); (R.T.)
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Judycka S, Nynca J, Hliwa P, Ciereszko A. Characteristics and Cryopreservation of Semen of Sex-Reversed Females of Salmonid Fish. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:964. [PMID: 33478050 PMCID: PMC7835994 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22020964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Revised: 01/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Sex reversal has been used as a breeding strategy by salmonid fish to produce genetically and phenotypically single sex populations. Production of all-female fish has great importance for the creation of monosex female triploids of salmonid fish, which are valued for their sterility, lack of female maturation, and larger commercial size. Among salmonids, the majority of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) production is based on all-female production with a high proportion of all-female triploid production in Europe. The main aim of this review is to present the recent knowledge regarding sex-reversed females (SRFs) of salmonid fish. We discuss the methods of sex reversal as well as their effects on the morphology and histology of the reproductive tract. We focus on the characteristics of SRF semen as well as the factors determining semen quality. The lower quality of SRF sperm compared to that of normal males has resulted in the need for the artificial maturation of semen. Most importantly, methods of semen storage-both short-term and long-term (cryopreservation)-that can improve hatchery operations are presented with the special emphasis on recent progress in development of efficient cryopreservation procedures and use of cryopreserved semen in hatchery practice. Moreover, we also address the emerging knowledge concerning the proteomic investigations of salmonid sperm, focusing primarily on the proteomic comparison of normal male and SRF testicular semen and presenting changes in SRF rainbow trout sperm proteome after in vitro incubation in artificial seminal plasma.
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- Sylwia Judycka
- Department of Gametes and Embryo Biology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Tuwima 10, 10-748 Olsztyn, Poland; (J.N.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Gametes and Embryo Biology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Tuwima 10, 10-748 Olsztyn, Poland; (J.N.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Ichthyology and Aquaculture, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Warszawska St. 117A, 10-701 Olsztyn, Poland;
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- Department of Gametes and Embryo Biology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Tuwima 10, 10-748 Olsztyn, Poland; (J.N.); (A.C.)
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Alyethodi RR, Sirohi AS, Karthik S, Tyagi S, Perumal P, Singh U, Sharma A, Kundu A. Role of seminal MDA, ROS, and antioxidants in cryopreservation and their kinetics under the influence of ejaculatory abstinence in bovine semen. Cryobiology 2021; 98:187-193. [PMID: 33476643 DOI: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2020.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Revised: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Despite many cryopreservation techniques in bovine semen, various stressors' detrimental effects remain a significant issue. The present study targeted to assess the role of semen quality parameters, sperm function tests, lipid peroxidation, reactive oxygen species (ROS), and different antioxidants in the cryopreservation of bovine semen. Further, the kinetics of lipid peroxidation, ROS, and antioxidants on repeated semen collection under short ejaculatory abstinence were studied. We designed a comparative study where bulls were grouped into good and low freezable semen groups (Freeze-groups) based on their post-thaw motility. All the bulls included had similar initial motility and qualified minimum standards for initial semen parameters viz. semen volume and sperm concentration. The present study detected a higher lipid peroxidation and ROS viz. superoxide anions (•O2-) and a lower total antioxidant capacity (TAC) in the low freeze-group compared to the good freeze-group. The ROS and antioxidants showed unique kinetics on repeated semen collection at short intervals, and no significant change was detected in semen volume, sperm motility, and sperm concentration. This study detected higher head abnormalities and poor acrosome integrity in the low freeze-groups. The present study results indicated that the sperm head might be the most vulnerable part of the sperm to cryopreservation stress. The present study finds significantly higher lipid peroxidation and ROS levels and reduced antioxidant capacity as the primary reasons for low cryopreservability. Further, repeated semen collection with a shorter or lack of abstinence does not impose any significant change in the semen volume and sperm concentration; moreover, it could be beneficial for higher antioxidant levels and lower lipid peroxidation levels. As seminal plasma has both inhibitory and stimulatory roles in sperm function and cryopreservation, identifying the critical role players of seminal plasma and identifying sperm related changes in cryopreservation could predict the cryopreservability potential of semen.
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- Rafeeque R Alyethodi
- Animal Science Division, ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute, A&N, India.
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- Semen Freezing Laboratory, ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cattle, Meerut, UP, India
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- Animal Science Division, ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute, A&N, India
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- Semen Freezing Laboratory, ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cattle, Meerut, UP, India
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- Animal Science Division, ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute, A&N, India
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- Animal Genetics & Breeding Division, ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cattle, Meerut, UP, India
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- Semen Freezing Laboratory, ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cattle, Meerut, UP, India
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- Animal Science Division, ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute, A&N, India
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Infertility is a problem for husband and wife, in the last 20 years the number of infertile couples has tended to increase by around 6.5 million pairs. The infertile couple can use the intrauterine insemination method to obtain offspring if a conventional method approach cannot be performed. Insemination requires a sperm preparation stage in which there are centrifugation and resuspension procedures that tend to produce excess reactive oxygen species (ROS). Excessive ROS will damage the motility of the spermatozoa. This study aims to prove the addition of alpha lipoic acid (ALA) as an antioxidant in the process of sperm preparation to improve and maintain better sperm motility. This research is a laboratory study with an experimental research design. The sample consisted of 10 infertile men who visited the Andrology section of the Sayyidah Jakarta Mother and Child Hospital (RSIA), where each ejaculate from the patient would be divided into 3 groups namely (k1) fresh semen as a control group, (k2) sperm preparation group without ALA, (k3) group of sperm preparation with the addition of ALA. The motility of spermatozoa was observed with the WHO 1999 method for 4 hours in units of percent. Progressive motility in k3 (47.95 ± 3.617) was higher than in k2 (38.05 ± 3.278) statistically significantly different after 3 hours of observation (p<0.0001). Progressive motility in k3 (78.8 ± 5.841) was higher than k1 (56.55 ± 7.511) from the initial observation (p <0.0001). The progressive motility of k2 (76.05 ± 6.768) was higher than k1 (56.55 ± 7.511) from the start of the observation (0.0001). It can be concluded that the addition of ALA in the sperm preparation process increases and maintains progressive motility that is better than sperm preparation without ALA addition after 3 hours of observation.
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Ghafarizadeh A, Malmir M, Naderi Noreini S, Faraji T. Antioxidant effects of N-acetylcysteine on the male reproductive system: A systematic review. Andrologia 2020; 53:e13898. [PMID: 33167060 DOI: 10.1111/and.13898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Revised: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 10/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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This study aimed to evaluate the effect of N-acetyl cysteine on the male reproductive system and consensus and classification of data found from previous studies. It is undeniable that N-acetyl cysteine as a powerful antioxidant compound can medicate many diseases such as cardiovascular, kidney, liver and reproductive system disorders. With the increasing environmental pollution that has a direct adverse effect on male fertility, the use of this compound is able to positively function on human fertility health. In this study, we have been collected the main data of scientific articles (1994-2020) about N-acetyl cysteine effects. By searching in the scientific databases of PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, Wiley and Web of Science, related articles were extracted. As a result, all observations have confirmed that N-acetyl cysteine can improve and normalise the spermatogenesis in the male reproduction system.
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- Department of Midwifery, Tuyserkan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tuyserkan, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, Tuyserkan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tuyserkan, Iran
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Liu H, Xie Y, Gao L, Sun X, Liang X, Deng C, Gao Y, Liu G. Impact on using cryopreservation of testicular or epididymal sperm upon intracytoplasmic sperm injection outcome in men with obstructive azoospermia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Assist Reprod Genet 2020; 37:2643-2651. [PMID: 32935172 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-020-01940-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To determine whether there was a significant impact on using cryopreservation of testicular or epididymal sperm upon the outcomes of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) in patients with obstructive azoospermia (OA). METHOD Systematic review and meta-analysis of 20 retrospective studies in databases from January 1, 1995, to June 1, 2020. RESULT Twenty articles were included in this study. A total of 3602 (64.1%) of 5616 oocytes injected with fresh epididymal sperm were fertilized, compared with 2366 (61.2%) of 3862 oocytes injected with cryopreserved sperm (relative risk ratio (RR) 0.96, 95% confidence interval (CI) (0.90, 1.02), P > 0.05). A total of 303 (44.1%) of 687 ICSI cycles using fresh epididymal sperm resulted in a clinical pregnancy, compared with 150 (36.6%) of 410 ICSI cycles using cryopreserved epididymal sperm (RR 0.84, 95% CI (0.72, 0.97), P < 0.05). In the testis, a total of 2147 (68.7%) of 3125 oocytes injected with fresh sperm were fertilized, compared with 1623 (63.5%) of 2557 oocytes injected with cryopreserved sperm (RR 0.97, 95% CI (0.90, 1.06), P > 0.05). A total of 151 (47.8%) of 316 ICSI cycles using fresh testicular sperm resulted in a clinical pregnancy, compared with 113 (38.2%) of 296 ICSI cycles using cryopreserved sperm (RR 0.87, 95% CI (0.72, 1.05), P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS In men with OA, there was a statistical lower clinical pregnancy rate (CPR) by using frozen epididymal sperm compared with fresh epididymal sperm, but showing no difference on fertilization rate (FR). Additionally, FR and CPR were not affected by whether the retrieved testicular sperm was frozen or fresh.
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- Hanchao Liu
- Department of Andrology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Andrology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Reproductive Centre, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 58 Zhong shan 2nd Rd., Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Andrology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Reproductive Centre, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 58 Zhong shan 2nd Rd., Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Andrology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The Key Laboratory for Reproductive Medicine of Guangdong Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, No. 26 Yuan cun er heng Rd., Tianhe District, Guangzhou, China.
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- Reproductive Centre, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 58 Zhong shan 2nd Rd., Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510080, China.
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Butola A, Popova D, Prasad DK, Ahmad A, Habib A, Tinguely JC, Basnet P, Acharya G, Senthilkumaran P, Mehta DS, Ahluwalia BS. High spatially sensitive quantitative phase imaging assisted with deep neural network for classification of human spermatozoa under stressed condition. Sci Rep 2020; 10:13118. [PMID: 32753627 PMCID: PMC7403412 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-69857-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2020] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Sperm cell motility and morphology observed under the bright field microscopy are the only criteria for selecting a particular sperm cell during Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) procedure of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). Several factors such as oxidative stress, cryopreservation, heat, smoking and alcohol consumption, are negatively associated with the quality of sperm cell and fertilization potential due to the changing of subcellular structures and functions which are overlooked. However, bright field imaging contrast is insufficient to distinguish tiniest morphological cell features that might influence the fertilizing ability of sperm cell. We developed a partially spatially coherent digital holographic microscope (PSC-DHM) for quantitative phase imaging (QPI) in order to distinguish normal sperm cells from sperm cells under different stress conditions such as cryopreservation, exposure to hydrogen peroxide and ethanol. Phase maps of total 10,163 sperm cells (2,400 control cells, 2,750 spermatozoa after cryopreservation, 2,515 and 2,498 cells under hydrogen peroxide and ethanol respectively) are reconstructed using the data acquired from the PSC-DHM system. Total of seven feedforward deep neural networks (DNN) are employed for the classification of the phase maps for normal and stress affected sperm cells. When validated against the test dataset, the DNN provided an average sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of 85.5%, 94.7% and 85.6%, respectively. The current QPI + DNN framework is applicable for further improving ICSI procedure and the diagnostic efficiency for the classification of semen quality in regard to their fertilization potential and other biomedical applications in general.
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- Ankit Butola
- Bio-photonics Laboratory, Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz-Khas, New Delhi, 110016, India
- Department of Physics and Technology, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Physics and Technology, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
- Women's Health and Perinatology Research Group, Department of Clinical Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Computer Science, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Physics and Technology, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Physics and Technology, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Physics and Technology, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Women's Health and Perinatology Research Group, Department of Clinical Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway
- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Bio-photonics Laboratory, Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz-Khas, New Delhi, 110016, India
- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz-Khas, New Delhi, 110016, India
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- Department of Physics and Technology, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway.
- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Malmir M, Faraji T, Ghafarizadeh AA, Khodabandelo H. Effect of nonylphenol on spermatogenesis: A systematic review. Andrologia 2020; 52:e13748. [PMID: 32662580 DOI: 10.1111/and.13748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Nonylphenol (NP) is known as an environmental pollutant that has adverse effects on the spermatogenesis process. In this review, we focus on (1999-2020) studies on the effect of this pollutant on the sperm parameters and the male reproductive system. Spermatogenesis is a process in which male spermatogonia (primary germ cells) is divided into meiosis and produce spermatozoa. NP and its isomers can cause oxidative stress and alter the production of sex hormones, and thereby disrupting this vital process. By searching in the scientific databases of PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, Springer and Web of Science related articles were extracted. As a result, all observations have confirmed that NP can cause multiple damages to the spermatogenesis and male reproductive system.
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- Mahdi Malmir
- Department of Midwifery, Tuyserkan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tuyserkan, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, Tuyserkan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tuyserkan, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, Tuyserkan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tuyserkan, Iran
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Proskurnina EV, Melnikov NA, Dolgikh OA, Shtaut MI, Chernykh VB. Antioxidant potential of seminal plasma in normozoospermia and asthenozoospermia. Androl genit hir 2020. [DOI: 10.17650/2070-9781-2020-21-2-14-19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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The study objective is to evaluate the antioxidant potential of seminal plasma in normozoospermia and asthenozoospermia.Materials and methods. Samples of ejaculate from 57 men of reproductive age were studied. Standard spermiologic examination and determination of the antioxidant potential of the seminal fluid using an original chemiluminescent method were performed. The method allowed to measure duration of the latent period from the moment of a decrease in luminescence of the solution containing reactive oxygen species (ROS) after addition of the seminal fluid until the most dramatic increase in luminescence corresponding to decreased antioxidant effect of the seminal fluid.Results. In the samples, the latent time varies from 4.6 to 17.5 minutes. Compared with normozoospermia, the antioxidant potential is significantly lower (p = 0.05) in men with asthenozoospermia (about 1.4 times), and even lower in patients with asthenoteratozoospermia (about 1.7 times) (p = 0.03). An inverse weak correlation was found between the activity of leukocytes and latent time in pathospermia (r = –0.23 and –0.18 for asthenozoospermia и asthenoteratozoospermia, respectively). A direct strong correlation was found between ROS-producing sperm activity and latent time in normozoospermia (p = 0.79), and inverse correlation in pathospermia (r = –0.26 and –0.62 for asthenozoospermia и asthenoteratozoospermia, respectively).Conclusion. Pathospermia is characterized by antioxidant seminal plasma deficiency, more pronounced for asthenoteratozoospermia. The antioxidant system of seminal plasma correlates with the ROS-producing ability of leukocytes and, to a greater extent, of the sperm. With normozoospermia, the oxidative balance is maintained, with pathospermia, a higher value of ROS production by sperm corresponds to a lower value of antioxidant capacity.
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- N.P. Bochkov Research Centre for Medical Genetics
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Leptin, an adipocyte-derived hormone, serves numerous physiological functions in the body, particularly during puberty and reproduction. The exact mechanism by which leptin activates the gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) neurons to trigger puberty and reproduction remains unclear. Given the widespread distribution of leptin receptors in the body, both central and peripheral mechanisms involving the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis have been hypothesized. Leptin is necessary for normal reproductive function, but when present in excess, it can have detrimental effects on the male reproductive system. Human and animal studies point to leptin as a link between infertility and obesity, a suggestion that is corroborated by findings of low sperm count, increased sperm abnormalities, oxidative stress, and increased leptin levels in obese men. In addition, daily leptin administration to normal-weight rats has been shown to result in similar abnormalities in sperm parameters. The major pathways causing these abnormalities remain unidentified; however, these adverse effects have been attributed to leptin-induced increased oxidative stress because they are prevented by concurrently administering melatonin. Studies on leptin and its impact on sperm function are highly relevant in understanding and managing male infertility, particularly in overweight and obese men.
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- Ifrah Alam Malik
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus, Sg Buloh 47000, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus, Sg Buloh 47000, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus, Sg Buloh 47000, Selangor, Malaysia.,2I-PPerForM, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus, Sg Buloh 47000, Selangor, Malaysia
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Oridupa OA, Ovwighose NO, Aina OO, Saba AB. Reversal of Diabetic Complications in Andrology Parameters of Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Male Wistar Rats Treated with Cleome rutidosperma Leaves. Folia Veterinaria 2020; 64:19-26. [DOI: 10.2478/fv-2020-0003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Male infertility is one of the complications associated with diabetes mellitus. This study reported the effect of managing experimentally-induced diabetes in male Wistar rats with Cleome rutidosperma leaf extract at doses of 100 mg.kg−1, 200 mg.kg−1 or 400 mg.kg−1 for 14 days. Further deterioration or amelioration of reproductive derangement was assessed by changes in sperm morphology, sperm characteristics, and testicular histo-pathology. Andrology profile of diabetic untreated rats showed significant (P < 0.05) derangements compared to normoglycaemic rats. The profile of diabetic rats treated with the extract of C. rutidosperma, especially at the 200 mg.kg−1 dose showed a significant decrease in abnormal sperm cells, increases in sperm motility, live/ dead ratio and count compared to the untreated diabetic rats. Histopathology showed spermatogenic arrest and degeneration of Sertoli cells in the diabetic untreated rats, but was restored in the C. rutidosperma treated rats. This study showed evidence of infertility associated with diabetes and the ameliorative ability of C. rutidosperma on infertility demonstrated by improved andrological parameters. Traditional management of diabetes with C. rutidosperma leaves should therefore be encouraged in both humans and other animals, especially males with reproductive intentions.
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Nascimento LPS, Pires VC, Ribeiro DA, Gollücke APB, Yamamura H, Junior OA. Benefits of the consumption of Brazil nut ( Bertholletia excelsa) extract in male reproductive parameters of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. J Diabetes Metab Disord 2020; 19:187-96. [PMID: 32550168 DOI: 10.1007/s40200-020-00490-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2019] [Accepted: 01/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of intake of Brazil nut extract (BN) or sodium selenite solution on reproductive parameters of male diabetic animals. Methods A total of 48 Wistar rats were distributed into six groups: diabetes (n = 8); diabetes and Brazil nut extract (n = 8); diabetes and sodium selenite (Na2SeO3) (n = 8); Brazil nut extract (n = 8); sodium selenite (n = 8) and control (n = 8). A single dose of streptozotocin (65 mg/kg) was injected intravenously to the rats to induce diabetes. BN or Na2SeO3 were administered by gavage for 56 days. Results The diabetes caused critical alterations on body mass gain, reproductive parameters and antioxidant capacity. Treatments with both BN or Na2SeO3 were able to increase significantly the glutathione peroxidase and the daily sperm production, both in diabetic (p < 0.01 and p < 0.05) and in healthy animals (p < 0.01 and p < 0.05). Conclusion The Brazil nut extract and sodium selenite were able to improve some reproductive parameters of diabetic rats. Moreover, we could infer that this effect is probably due to the natural selenium content of the BN.
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Akorede GJ. Protective effect of vitamin C on chronic carbamazepine-induced reproductive toxicity in male wistar rats. Toxicol Rep 2020; 7:269-276. [PMID: 32055450 PMCID: PMC7005556 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2020.01.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2019] [Revised: 01/15/2020] [Accepted: 01/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the protective effect of vitamin C on chronic carbamazepine-induced reproductive toxicity in male Wistar rats. Four groups of 10 rats were respectively exposed to distilled water (2 ml/kg), vitamin C (100 mg/kg), carbamazepine (20 mg/kg) and vitamin C followed by CBZ, after 30 min.. The regimens were given by gavage once daily for 15 weeks. The pituitary glands and testicular tissues were assayed for oxidative stress parameters, sperm characteristics, relative weight and histological changes. Sera samples were also assayed for concentration of sex hormones. The results showed that treatment with vitamin C protected against the alteration in parameters measuring oxidative changes, sex hormones, sperm characteristics, relative pituitary and testicular weight and histological changes. The study concluded that protection against CBZ-induced alteration in reproductive parameters by vitamin C was partly due to its antioxidant effect.
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- Ganiu Jimoh Akorede
- University of Ilorin, Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Nigeria
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Komsky-Elbaz A, Saktsier M, Biran D, Argov-Argaman N, Azaizeh H, Landau YS, Roth Z. Atrazine-induced toxicity in goat spermatozoa is alleviated to some extent by polyphenol-enriched feed. Chemosphere 2019; 236:124858. [PMID: 31549674 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.124858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2019] [Revised: 09/10/2019] [Accepted: 09/13/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Atrazine (ATZ) is one of the most extensively used herbicides to control growth of broadleaf and grassy weeds in crops. ATZ and its metabolites have deleterious effect on sperm quality. ATZ is also known for its ability to induce oxidative stress. Pistacia lentiscus (PL) is an evergreen shrub, with a high content of polyphenols in leaf extracts, with a known anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The protective effect of PL or its extracts against ATZ-induced damage have not been yet evaluated. We examined the harmful effects of atrazine (ATZ) exposure on male reproductive system, using goat (Capra hircus) model spermatozoa and the protective effects of PL and PL ethanolic extract (PLE). In in-vivo experiments, male goats were fed a standard ration or one supplemented with 15 mg ATZ/kg body weight daily, for 6 months. Exposure to ATZ impaired the spermatozoa's morphology, viability, mitochondrial membrane potential and cell lipid composition. These alterations may in turn lead to reduced fertilization competence of the exposed spermatozoa. In an ex-vivo experiment, spermatozoa from male goats fed a standard ration or one supplemented with PL or PLE for 90 days and then were exposed to 1 μM ATZ or 10 μM of its major metabolite diaminochlorotriazine (DACT) through in-vitro capacitation. Prefeeding with PL or PLE partially attenuated the harmful effects of ATZ and DACT. Dietary supplementation with polyphenol-enriched feed can protect, to a certain extent, spermatozoa in males exposed to environmental toxicants.
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- Alisa Komsky-Elbaz
- Department of Animal Sciences, Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Hebrew University, Rehovot, Israel; Animal Sperm Research Center, Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Hebrew University, Rehovot, Israel; Center of Excellence in Agriculture and Environmental Health, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Hebrew University, Rehovot, Israel; Animal Sperm Research Center, Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Hebrew University, Rehovot, Israel
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- Extension Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Bet Dagan, Israel
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Hebrew University, Rehovot, Israel
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- The Institute of Applied Research (affiliated with University of Haifa), The Galilee Society, Shefa-Amr, 20200, Israel; Tel-Hai College, Department of Environmental Sciences, Upper Galilee, 12208, Israel
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- Department of Natural Resources and Agronomy, Agricultural Research Organization, The Volcani Center, Bet-Dagan, Israel
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Hebrew University, Rehovot, Israel; Animal Sperm Research Center, Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Hebrew University, Rehovot, Israel; Center of Excellence in Agriculture and Environmental Health, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel.
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Faramarzi A, Aghaz F, Bakhtiari M, Khazaei M. In vitro application of Ceratonia siliqua improved sperm parameters and chromatin quality after vitrifacation in normozoospermic aged men. Middle East Fertil Soc J 2019. [DOI: 10.1186/s43043-019-0007-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background
Vitrification is the main technique in the assisted reproductive technique (ART) labs. Sperm vitrification exposes sperm to damage. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the in vitro effect of Ceratonia siliqua (C. siliqua) application on sperm parameters and chromatin quality in normozoospermic aged men. Semen samples (n = 40) were collected from normozoospermic men over 45 years old. Each specimen was divided into four aliquots to form the subsequent groups: fresh (group I), vitrification without treatment (group II), vitrification with the medium supplemented by 20 μg/ml C. siliqua (group III), and vitrification with the thawing medium supplemented by 20 μg/ml C. siliqua (group IV). Sperm progressive motility, normal morphology and viability were assessed. Also, sperm chromatin quality was evaluated by aniline blue (AB), toluidine blue (TB), and sperm chromatin dispersion (SCD) staining.
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Vitrification caused a significant decrease in sperm progressive motility, normal morphology and viability as well as chromatin quality compared to fresh samples (p < 0.05). Supplementation of vitrification/thawing medium with C. siliqua significantly improved sperm progressive motility, normal morphology, viability, and chromatin quality compared to vitrification without any supplementation (p < 0.05).
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The study showed that C. siliqua can improve the detrimental effect of vitrification on sperm parameters and chromatin quality of normozoospermic aged men.
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Almabhouh FA, Md Mokhtar AH, Malik IA, Aziz NAAA, Durairajanayagam D, Singh HJ. Leptin and reproductive dysfunction in obese men. Andrologia 2019; 52:e13433. [DOI: 10.1111/and.13433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2019] [Revised: 08/05/2019] [Accepted: 08/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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- Faculty of Medicine Universiti Teknologi MARA Sungai Buloh Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine Universiti Teknologi MARA Sungai Buloh Malaysia
- I‐PerFForm Faculty of Medicine Universiti Teknologi MARA Sungai Buloh Malaysia
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Gholami D, Ghaffari SM, Riazi G, Fathi R, Benson J, Shahverdi A, Sharafi M. Electromagnetic field in human sperm cryopreservation improves fertilizing potential of thawed sperm through physicochemical modification of water molecules in freezing medium. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0221976. [PMID: 31487313 PMCID: PMC6728042 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0221976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2019] [Accepted: 08/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Physicochemical properties of water molecules as the main compositions of the freezing media can be affected by the electromagnetic fled. The purpose of this study was to apply extremely low repetition rate electromagnetic fields (ELEFs) to change the molecular network of water molecules existing in freezing media used for human sperm cryopreservation. First, different time periods and pulsed electromagnetic fields were used to evaluate the physiochemical properties of water. The lowest rate of cluster size, surface tension, viscosity, and density was observed for water samples exposed to 1000 Hz ELEF for 60 min (P < 0.05) that could be results in small ice crystal formation. Therefore, this treatment was selected for further evaluations in human sperm freezing because there was minimal probability of amorphous ice crystallization in this group. To assess fertilizing potential, human semen samples were subjected to ELEF (1000 Hz) water-made freezing medium and cryopreserved. The highest percentage of total motility, progressive motility, viability, membrane integrity, mitochondrial membrane potential, DNA integrity, and TAC were obtained in frozen ELEF as compared to other groups. The percentage of viable spermatozoa (Annexin V-/PI-) in frozen ELEF was significantly higher than in frozen control. The level of ROS was significantly lower in frozen ELEF when compared to frozen control. It can be concluded that the modification of physicochemical properties of water existing in cryopreservation media by ELEF is a suitable strategy to improve the outcome of cryopreservation.
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- Dariush Gholami
- Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics (IBB), University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Embryology at Reproduction Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACER, Tehran, Iran
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics (IBB), University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Embryology at Reproduction Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACER, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
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- Department of Embryology at Reproduction Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACER, Tehran, Iran
- Reproductive Epidemiology Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Embryology at Reproduction Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACER, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Poultry Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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Nouri M, Amani R, Nasr-Esfahani M, Tarrahi MJ. The effects of lycopene supplement on the spermatogram and seminal oxidative stress in infertile men: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Phytother Res 2019; 33:3203-3211. [PMID: 31468596 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2019] [Revised: 08/11/2019] [Accepted: 08/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Infertility is a major, worldwide problem that is affected, and mediated, by several factors, in particular, oxidative stress. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of lycopene supplementation on spermatogram and seminal oxidative stress. In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial study, 44 infertile men with oligozoospermia were randomly divided into two groups: The experimental group was supplemented with 25 mg of lycopene, and the control group received placebo for 12 weeks. Anthropometric, physical activity and dietary assessment, semen analysis, total antioxidant capacity (TAC), malondialdehyde, and glutathione peroxidase were measured pre- and post-intervention. At the end of the study, there was a significant increase in total sperm count and concentration in the lycopene group, and the latter total count remained significant after adjustment (p < .05). Intragroup analysis showed a significant increase in ejaculate volume, total sperm count, concentration total motility, nonprogressive, and nonmotility in lycopene group (p < .05). The TAC changes, in both groups, remained significant after adjustment (p < .05). Also, within-group analysis showed a significant increase in TAC levels (p < .05). Lycopene supplement can improve sperm parameters and oxidative stress biomarkers in oligozoospermia infertile men; however, further studies with larger sample size and duration are required.
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- Mehran Nouri
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Reproductive Biotechnology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Centre, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Faramarzi A, Aghaz F, Golestan Jahromi M, Bakhtiari M, Khazaei M. Does supplementation of sperm freezing/thawing media with Ceratonia siliqua improve detrimental effect of cryopreservation on sperm parameters and chromatin quality in normozoospermic specimens? Cell Tissue Bank 2019; 20:403-409. [PMID: 31313030 DOI: 10.1007/s10561-019-09779-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2019] [Accepted: 06/19/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Human sperm banking is an important procedure in the assisted reproductive technique centers. It entails sperm damage. The aim of this study was to investigate beneficial effect of Ceratonia siliqua (C. siliqua) supplement in freezing/thawing media on post thaw sperm parameters and sperm chromatin quality in normozoospermic samples. Forty normozoospermic specimens were included in this prospective study. Each sample was divided into ten groups. In groups one to five, 0 (as control group) 5, 10, 20 and 30 µg/ml C. siliqua were added to freezing medium and in groups six to ten, similar concentration of C. siliqua were added to thawing medium for 30 min incubation. Sperm concentration, progressive motility, normal morphology, viability, aniline blue (AB), toluidine blue (TB) and sperm chromatin dispersion (SCD) staining tests were evaluated before vitrification and after thawing. The results showed that 10 and 20 µg/ml supplementation of C. siliqua in freezing/thawing media significantly increased progressive motility, normal morphology and viability of sperm (p < 0.05) as well as decreased AB, TB and SCD (p < 0.05). Also, 20 µg/ml had significantly higher improvement compared to 10 µg/ml C. siliqua (p < 0.05). The present study showed that C. siliqua supplemented freezing/thawing media can improve sperm quality of normozoospermic samples after freezing/thawing.
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- Azita Faramarzi
- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.,Department of Anatomical Sciences, Medical School, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.,Department of Anatomical Sciences, Medical School, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran. .,Department of Anatomical Sciences, Medical School, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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Parida R. Human MOSPD2: A bacterial Lmb mimicked auto-antigen is involved in immune infertility. J Transl Autoimmun 2019; 1:100002. [PMID: 32743492 PMCID: PMC7388392 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtauto.2019.100002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2019] [Revised: 05/16/2019] [Accepted: 05/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Autoantibody production is one of the leading factors of immune infertility, an autoimmune disease of the male reproductive system. The potential involvement of MHC-class II derived self-peptides against bacterial proteins in the antisperm antibody (ASA) production has been reported previously. Apparently, Streptococcus agalactiae has been considered as an important pathogen to impart infection-induced infertility in a bacteriospermia associated leukocytospermia (LCS/BS) state. Hence, the present study attempts to confirm S. agalactiae specific Laminin binding protein (Lmb) derived self-peptide ('KDSYTKKAKAFKKEA') namely human Motile Sperm domain-containing protein 2 (MOSPD2) as an auto-antigen in LCS/BS condition. Semen samples were collected from infertile men with LCS/BS (n = 17) and their fertile counterparts (n = 10). Gram-positive bacteria were predominantly identified in the entire 17 LCS samples using culture method followed by 16S rDNA sequencing technique. TLRs 2 and 4 expression used as markers of immune response in spermatozoa and sperm dysfunction were elevated in the LCS/BS spermatozoa as compared to their fertile counterparts. A significant increase in oxidative stress indices i.e., protein carbonylation, lipid peroxidation and acridine orange test (AOT), was also observed in the LCS/BS spermatozoa. Spermatozoa lysate (both auto and heterologous), bacterial lysate (control) and synthesized MOSPD2 self-peptide were used to test their antigenicity against the autoantibodies by rocket immunoelectrophoresis (RIEP) assay. Seminal plasma from LCS/BS patients with S. agalactiae was used as the source of autoantibodies. Spermatozoa and bacteria lysate; and MOSPD2 self-peptide were able to bind autoantibodies in the seminal plasma. Besides, the self-peptide showed a dose dependent increase in the precipitation of antibody. T-cell epitope mapping of 48 Enterococcus faecalis and 91Staphylococcus aureus surface proteins confirmed MOSPD2 as a global auto-antigen. Thus, augmentation of TLR expression in LCS/BS spermatozoa inferred MOSPD2 to be a putative immunogen. Altogether, these findings will delineate the significance of MOSPD2 auto-antigen in a bacteria derived immune infertility condition.
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- Rajeshwari Parida
- Department of Zoology, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, 753003, Odisha, India
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Hajihassani A, Ahmadi E, Shirazi A, Shams-Esfandabadi N. Reduced glutathione in the freezing extender improves the in vitro fertility of ram epididymal spermatozoa. Small Rumin Res 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2019.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Nateghi R, Alizadeh Moghadam Masouleh A, Jafari Ahangari Y, Fathi R, Akhlaghi A. Dietary Fish Oil and Vitamin E Reduce Cryoinjuries and Apoptosis in Vitrified Laying Hens' Ovarian Tissue. Biopreserv Biobank 2019; 17:148-156. [DOI: 10.1089/bio.2018.0101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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- Reihaneh Nateghi
- Department of Animal Science, Gorgan University of Agricultural Science and Natural Resource, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, Gorgan University of Agricultural Science and Natural Resource, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Embryology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Islamic Republic of Iran
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Mohammadi F, Varanloo N, Heydari Nasrabadi M, Vatannejad A, Amjadi FS, Javedani Masroor M, Bajelan L, Mehdizadeh M, Aflatoonian R, Zandieh Z. Supplementation of sperm freezing medium with myoinositol improve human sperm parameters and protects it against DNA fragmentation and apoptosis. Cell Tissue Bank 2019; 20:77-86. [DOI: 10.1007/s10561-018-9731-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2018] [Accepted: 10/11/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Soni KK, Zhang LT, Choi BR, Karna KK, You JH, Shin YS, Lee SW, Kim CY, Zhao C, Chae HJ, Kim HK, Park JK. Protective effect of MOTILIPERM in varicocele-induced oxidative injury in rat testis by activating phosphorylated inositol requiring kinase 1α (p-IRE1α) and phosphorylated c-Jun N-terminal kinase (p-JNK) pathways. Pharm Biol 2018; 56:94-103. [PMID: 29316840 PMCID: PMC6130442 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2017.1421672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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CONTEXT MOTILIPERM was prepared as a mixture of extracts of three medicinal herbs [roots of Morinda officinalis How (Rubiaceae), outer scales of Allium cepa L. (Liliaceae) and seeds of Cuscuta chinensis Lamark (Convolvulaceae)]. OBJECTIVE To investigate the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS)-based endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress in a rat model of varicocele and the therapeutic efficacy of MOTILIPERM in this model. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixty male rats were divided into five experimental groups: a normal control group (CTR + vehicle), a control group administered MOTILIPERM 200 mg/kg (CTR + M 200), a varicocele-induced control group (VC + vehicle) and two varicocele-induced groups administered MOTILIPERM 100 (VC + M 100) or 200 (VC + M 200) mg/kg for 4 weeks. Testis weights were recorded and serums were assayed for hormone concentrations. Tissues were subjected to semen analysis, histopathology, analyses of ER response protein expression levels and oxidative stress were assessed by measuring ROS, reactive nitrogen species (RNS), malondialdehyde (MDA) level and ratios of total glutathione (GSH)/oxidized GSH (GSSG). RESULTS MOTILIPERM treatment of varicocele-induced groups significantly increased left testis weight, testosterone level, sperm motility, count and spermatogenic cell density. ER-response protein expression levels were dose-dependently decreased in VC + M 200 group compared with VC + vehicle group. MOTILIPERM treatment also decreased MDA and ROS/RNS level but increased GSH/GSSG ratio. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that ROS-related ER stress may play a major role in varicocele-induced infertility and MOTILIPERM, a novel compound targeting ROS-based ER stress, may be therapeutically useful in treatment of varicocele, or as a supplement for the treatment of infertility.
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- Kiran Kumar Soni
- Department of Urology, Chonbuk National University and Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Chonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute and Clinical Trial Center of Medical Device of Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, Chonbuk National University and Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Chonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute and Clinical Trial Center of Medical Device of Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, Chonbuk National University and Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Chonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute and Clinical Trial Center of Medical Device of Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, Chonbuk National University and Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Chonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute and Clinical Trial Center of Medical Device of Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, Chonbuk National University and Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Chonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute and Clinical Trial Center of Medical Device of Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, Chonbuk National University and Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Chonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute and Clinical Trial Center of Medical Device of Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, Samsung Medical Center, Samsung Biomedical Research Institute, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Hanyang University, Ansan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, and Shanghai Institute of Andrology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Chonbuk University of Medical School, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Kyungsung University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, Chonbuk National University and Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Chonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute and Clinical Trial Center of Medical Device of Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
- CONTACT Jong Kwan ParkDepartment of Urology, Chonbuk National University and Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Chonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute and Clinical Trial Center of Medical Device of Chonbuk National University, Jeonju54909, Republic of Korea
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