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Parvin A, Erabi G, Saboohi Tasooji MR, Sadeghpour S, Mellatyar H, Rezaei Arablouydareh S, Navapour L, Taheri-Anganeh M, Ghasemnejad-Berenji H. The effects of photobiomodulation on the improvement of sperm parameters: A review study. Photochem Photobiol 2024. [PMID: 38623963 DOI: 10.1111/php.13941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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The prevalence of male infertility has become a significant clinical concern worldwide, with a noticeable upward trend in recent times. The rates of fertilization and subsequent development of embryos are dependent on many parameters associated with the quality and viability of sperm. Photobiomodulation (PBM) is a promising approach with a great potential for translational applications in the treatment of spermatozoa exhibiting low quality and motility. In this study, a comprehensive analysis of the existing literature, specifically examining the mechanisms of action of PBM has been presented. Our objective was to enhance knowledge in the field of laser light therapy in order to promote the usage of irradiation in clinical settings in a more effective way. Within the realm of reproductive science, the utilization of PBM has been employed to enhance the metabolic processes, motility, and viability of spermatozoa. This is attributed to its advantageous effects on mitochondria, resulting in the activation of the mitochondrial respiratory chain and subsequent synthesis of ATP. This therapeutic approach can be highly advantageous in circumventing the reliance on chemical substances within the culture medium for spermatozoa while also facilitating the viability and motility of spermatozoa, particularly in circumstances involving thawing or samples with significant immotility.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ali Parvin
- Student Research Committee, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Reproductive Health Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Reproductive Health Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Reproductive Health Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Cellular and Molecular Medicine Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Reproductive Health Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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Ahmed R, Hamdy O, Elattar S, Soliman AA. Improving human sperm motility via red and near-infrared laser irradiation: in-vitro study. Photochem Photobiol Sci 2024; 23:377-385. [PMID: 38280133 DOI: 10.1007/s43630-023-00525-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/29/2024]
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Improved sperm motility is necessary for successful sperm passage through the female genital system, efficacious fertilization, and a greater probability of pregnancy. By stimulating the mitochondrial respiratory chain, low-level laser photobiomodulation has been shown to increase sperm motility and velocity. The respiratory chain in mitochondria is the primary site of action for cytochrome c oxidase because it can absorb light in the visible and infrared ranges. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of red laser 650 nm, near infrared laser (NIR) 980 nm, and combination of both on human spermatozoa motility and DNA integrity at different doses. An in-vitro controlled trial was performed in Al Zahraa university hospital laboratory using thirty fresh human semen specimens. Samples were exposed to red laser 650 nm, near infrared laser (NIR) 980 nm, and combination of both for various irradiation times. Sperm motility for the test and control aliquots was assessed as recommended in the manual of WHO-2021. Sperm chromatin integrity was evaluated using the Sperm Chromatin Structure Assay. Results revealed almost 70%, 80% and 100% increase in the total motility after 3 min of the 650-nm, 980-nm and the combined laser irradiation, respectively. Additionally, the Sperm Chromatin Dispersion assay was carried out on sperm heads utilizing human sperm DNA fragmentation, demonstrating that none of the three laser types had any discernible effects.
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- Rasha Ahmed
- Urology Department, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Engineering Applications of Lasers Department, National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
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- Clinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Urology Department, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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Xue Y, Xiong Y, Cheng X, Li K. Applications of laser technology in the manipulation of human spermatozoa. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2023; 21:93. [PMID: 37865766 PMCID: PMC10589983 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-023-01148-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/23/2023] Open
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The application of laser technology in the field of assisted reproductive technology (ART) has experienced rapid growth over the past decades owing to revolutionary techniques such as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), and in vitro manipulation of gametes and embryos. For male gametes, in vitro manipulation techniques include spermatozoa selection, sorting, immobilization, and quality assessment. A number of studies have been conducted to investigate the application of different laser technologies in the manipulation of human spermatozoa. However, there is a lack of a unified understanding of laser application in the in vitro manipulation of sperm and safety considerations in ART and, subsequently, the inability to make clear and accurate decisions on the clinical value of these laser technologies. This review summarizes the advancements and improvements of laser technologies in the manipulation of human spermatozoa, such as photobiomodulation therapy, laser trap systems for sperm analysis and sorting, laser-assisted selection of immotile sperm and laser-assisted immobilization of sperm prior to ICSI. The safety of those technologies used in ART is also discussed. This review will provide helpful and comprehensive insight into the applications of laser technology in the manipulation of human spermatozoa.
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- Yamei Xue
- Assisted Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute for Reproductive Health, School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute for Reproductive Health, School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute for Reproductive Health, School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China.
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Ziaeipour S, Norouzian M, Abbaszadeh HA, Aliaghaei A, Nazarian H, Karamian A, Tabeie F, Naserzadeh P, Abdi S, Abdollahifar MA, Paktinat S. Photobiomodulation therapy reverses spermatogenesis arrest in hyperthermia-induced azoospermia mouse model. Lasers Med Sci 2023; 38:114. [PMID: 37103593 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-023-03780-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023]
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Testicular heat stress leads to impairment of spermatogenesis in mammals. Involved mechanism in this vulnerability to heat-induced injury remains unclear, and research is being conducted to find an approach to reverse spermatogenesis arrest caused by hyperthermia. Recently, different studies have utilized photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) therapy for the improvement of sperm criteria and fertility. This study aimed at evaluating the effect of PBMT on the improvement of spermatogenesis in mouse models of hyperthermia-induced azoospermia. A total of 32 male NMRI mice were equally divided into four groups consisting of control, hyperthermia, hyperthermia + Laser 0.03 J/cm2, and hyperthermia + Laser 0.2 J/cm2. To induce scrotal hyperthermia, mice were anesthetized and placed in a hot water bath at 43 °C for 20 min for 5 weeks. Then, PBMT was operated for 21 days using 0.03 J/cm2 and 0.2 J/cm2 laser energy densities in the Laser 0.03 and Laser 0.2 groups, respectively. Results revealed that PBMT with lower intensity (0.03 J/cm2) increased succinate dehydrogenase (SDH) activity and glutathione (GSH)/oxidized glutathione (GSSG) ratio in hyperthermia-induced azoospermia mice. At the same time, low-level PBMT reduced reactive oxygen species (ROS), mitochondrial membrane potential, and lipid peroxidation levels in the azoospermia model. These alterations accompanied the restoration of spermatogenesis manifested by the elevated number of testicular cells, increased volume and length of seminiferous tubules, and production of mature spermatozoa. After conducting experiments and analyzing the results, it has been revealed that the use of PBMT at a dosage of 0.03 J/cm2 has shown remarkable healing effects in the heat-induced azoospermia mouse model.
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- Sanaz Ziaeipour
- Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Arabi Ave, Daneshjoo Blvd, Velenjak, Tehran, 19839-63113, Iran
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- Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Arabi Ave, Daneshjoo Blvd, Velenjak, Tehran, 19839-63113, Iran
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- Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Arabi Ave, Daneshjoo Blvd, Velenjak, Tehran, 19839-63113, Iran
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- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Arabi Ave, Daneshjoo Blvd, Velenjak, Tehran, 19839-63113, Iran
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- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Arabi Ave, Daneshjoo Blvd, Velenjak, Tehran, 19839-63113, Iran
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- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Arabi Ave, Daneshjoo Blvd, Velenjak, Tehran, 19839-63113, Iran
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- Department of Basic Sciences, School of Rehabilitation, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Arabi Ave, Daneshjoo Blvd, Velenjak, Tehran, 19839-63113, Iran.
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- Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Arabi Ave, Daneshjoo Blvd, Velenjak, Tehran, 19839-63113, Iran.
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Saylan A, Firat T, Yis OM. Effects of photobiomodulation therapy on human sperm function. Rev Int Androl 2023; 21:100340. [PMID: 36610824 DOI: 10.1016/j.androl.2022.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2020] [Revised: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Sperm motility is a crucial factor in male infertility and it depends on mitochondrial tail movements. Photobiomodulation light therapy allows the cells to produce their energy through activation of the mitochondria. The aim of the present study was to examine the impact of photobiomodulation on sperm motility in astenozoospermic individuals. MATERIALS AND METHODS Following semen analyses of 20 astenozoospermic individuals, collected semen samples were centrifuged. Pellet was obtained and homogenized through mixing with culture media in 1:1 ratio. Each semen samples were divided into 3 groups. In the first group, control samples were not exposed to laser irradiation. The Group 2 and Group 3 were exposed to 650nm wavelength of photobiomodulation from 10cm distance in dark environment via a 36cm2 aperture sizer with 200mW output power for 30 and 60min duration, respectively. Sperm motilities were evaluated and chromatin condensation of sperms was determined. RESULTS Sperm motilities were significantly increased in photobiomodulation groups compared with the controls. Sperm motilities tended to be different between the 30 and 60min red light exposure groups; however, it was not statistically significant. When the motility grades were compared, no significant difference was observed in non-progressive motility sperms. While immotile sperms decreased significantly in the photobiomodulation groups compared to the control group, progressive sperms increased. CONCLUSIONS The results of the present study demonstrated that the photobiomodulation is an efficient method to increase the sperm motility of astenozoospermic individuals independent of the duration of exposure.
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- Aslihan Saylan
- Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University Medical Faculty, Histology and Embryology Department, Bolu, Turkey.
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- Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University Medical Faculty, Histology and Embryology Department, Bolu, Turkey
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- Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University Medical Faculty, Biochemistry Department, Bolu, Turkey
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Silva M, Gáspari A, Barbieri J, Caruso D, Nogueira J, Andrade A, Moraes A. A pilot study on the effects of far-infrared-emitting fabric on neuromuscular performance of knee extensor and male fertility. Lasers Med Sci 2022; 37:3713-3722. [PMID: 36274079 PMCID: PMC9589584 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-022-03657-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the time course of the effects of far-infrared emitting fabric (FIR) on neuromuscular performance of knee extensor over 120 h and to investigate whether the use of FIR affects semen. This is a crossover, randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled trial split into neuromuscular and fertility assessments. Four (28.8 ± 4.7 years old) and six (29 ± 3.9 years old) healthy, resistance-trained males completed all neuromuscular and fertility assessments, respectively. In neuromuscular assessments, for five consecutive days, the participants underwent neuromuscular tests in an isokinetic dynamometer (maximal isometric voluntary contraction (MVC) and fatigue test) every 24 h in both conditions (FIR and Placebo). In fertility assessments, participants performed three semen collections: Baseline, FIR, and Placebo. FIR and Placebo collections were performed after five consecutive days of use of the pants. Conventional parameters and sperm DNA fragmentation were evaluated. In the FIR condition, the participants showed significant differences in total work at 96 h (p < 0.001; Cohen’s d = 3.73), 120 h (p = 0.01; Cohen’s d = 2.65), and pre-MVC at 120 h (p = 0.02; Cohen’s d = 2.15) when compared to Placebo. FIR did not significantly (p > 0.05) affect the conventional semen parameters or sperm DNA fragmentation compared to Baseline or Placebo. FIR improved the knee extensor neuromuscular performance of healthy resistance-trained individuals, with 112.4 ± 7.8 h accumulated, and did not affect their seminal parameters (conventional or sperm DNA fragmentation), with 113.1 ± 10.2 h accumulated.
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- Manoel Silva
- Laboratory of Electromyography Studies, Department of Sport Science, School of Physical Education, University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil, Av. Érico Veríssimo, 701, CEP 13083-851, Campinas, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Electromyography Studies, Department of Sport Science, School of Physical Education, University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil, Av. Érico Veríssimo, 701, CEP 13083-851, Campinas, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Electromyography Studies, Department of Sport Science, School of Physical Education, University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil, Av. Érico Veríssimo, 701, CEP 13083-851, Campinas, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Electromyography Studies, Department of Sport Science, School of Physical Education, University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil, Av. Érico Veríssimo, 701, CEP 13083-851, Campinas, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Electromyography Studies, Department of Sport Science, School of Physical Education, University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil, Av. Érico Veríssimo, 701, CEP 13083-851, Campinas, Brazil
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Dessouki SM, Ahmed DAER, Fayed AK. Sperm kinetics of Egyptian buffalo bulls ( Bubalus bubalis) affected by the red laser postfreezing. J Adv Vet Anim Res 2022; 9:396-404. [PMID: 36382032 PMCID: PMC9597919 DOI: 10.5455/javar.2022.i607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To improve the fertilizing ability of frozen buffalo semen using the more beneficial, accurate, and cheap technique of laser irradiation at specific wavelengths and exposure times. MATERIALS AND METHODS The red laser source (625 nm) was used in this study with 5 watts output power and for the irradiation of the semen samples for 5 min; the laser focus spot area was 1 cm2.Thirty straws belonging to five buffalo bulls were used in this study. RESULTS The results show that total motility (%) and progressive motility (%) increased insignificantly after 5 min of exposure (73.8 ± 1.4 and 60.4 ± 1.1, respectively) compared to the control sample (70.9 ± 0.9 and 57.5 ± 1.7, respectively). All velocity parameters (velocity average path,velocity curved line, and velocity straight line µm/sec) recorded a significant (p < 0.05) increase in samples measured 5 min after exposure (52.3 ± 1.3, 83.5 ± 2.0, and 43.5 ± 1.2, respectively) compared to the untreated ones (47.1 ± 2.0, 76.3 ± 3.1, and 38.6 ± 1.9, respectively). CONCLUSION The application of the red laser light on buffalo semen postthawing resulted in a positive correlation with almost every motility parameter; it may be recommended to apply this technique pre-in vitro fertilization for embryo production of buffalo species.
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- Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Sperm Oxidative Stress during In Vitro Manipulation and Its Effects on Sperm Function and Embryo Development. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10071025. [PMID: 34202126 PMCID: PMC8300781 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10071025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Revised: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated at low levels during mitochondrial respiration have key roles in several signaling pathways. Oxidative stress (OS) arises when the generation of ROS exceeds the cell's antioxidant scavenging ability and leads to cell damage. Physiological ROS production in spermatozoa regulates essential functional characteristics such as motility, capacitation, acrosome reaction, hyperactivation, and sperm-oocyte fusion. OS can have detrimental effects on sperm function through lipid peroxidation, protein damage, and DNA strand breakage, which can eventually affect the fertility of an individual. Substantial evidence in the literature indicates that spermatozoa experiencing OS during in vitro manipulation procedures in human- and animal-assisted reproduction are increasingly associated with iatrogenic ROS production and eventual impairment of sperm function. Although a direct association between sperm OS and human assisted reproductive techniques (ART) outcomes after in vitro fertilization (IVF) and/or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is still a matter of debate, studies in animal models provide enough evidence on the adverse effects of sperm OS in vitro and defective fertilization and embryo development. This review summarized the literature on sperm OS in vitro, its effects on functional ability and embryo development, and the approaches that have been proposed to reduce iatrogenic sperm damage and altered embryonic development.
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Rezaei F, Bayat M, Nazarian H, Aliaghaei A, Abaszadeh HA, Naserzadeh P, Amini A, Ebrahimi V, Abdi S, Abdollahifar MA. Photobiomodulation Therapy Improves Spermatogenesis in Busulfan-Induced Infertile Mouse. Reprod Sci 2021; 28:2789-2798. [PMID: 33825170 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-021-00557-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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About 50% of infertility is caused by men. This study aimed to investigate the efficiency of photobiomodulation on spermatogenesis in a busulfan-induced infertile mouse as a testicular degeneration treatment. Thirty-two adult NMRI male mice were divided into 4 groups: control, busulfan, PBMT 0.03 J/cm2, and laser 0.2 J/cm2. In the study, azoospermia was induced by busulfan as a testicular degeneration, and then, they were treated using photobiomodulation therapy at 0.03 J/cm2 and 0.2 J/cm2 energy densities. Sperm parameters, stereological analysis, serum testosterone levels, together with SDH activity, MDA production oxidized as a marker for lipid peroxidation, glutathione (GSSG) and glutathione (GSH), mitochondrial membrane permeability (MMP), reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, and ATP production as well as TUNEL assay were assessed. Photobiomodulation therapy with 0.03 J/cm2 energy densities group revealed a significant increase the testosterone hormone level and spermatogenic cells with the reduction of apoptotic cells and marked increase in GSH, ATP, and SDH levels and decrease the levels of MDA and ROS production in the busulfan-induced mice when compared with the control and sham groups. In conclusion, the photobiomodulation therapy (0.03 J/cm2 energy density) may provide benefits on the spermatogenesis following busulfan injection and might be an alternative treatment to the patients with oligospermia and azoospermia in a dose-dependent manner.
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- Fatereh Rezaei
- Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical, Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences & Cognitive Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical, Sciences, Tehran, Iran. .,Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Espey BT, Kielwein K, van der Ven H, Steger K, Allam JP, Paradowska-Dogan A, van der Ven K. Effects of Pulsed-Wave Photobiomodulation Therapy on Human Spermatozoa. Lasers Surg Med 2021; 54:540-553. [PMID: 33792933 DOI: 10.1002/lsm.23399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Revised: 02/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Previous studies reported that photobiomodulation (PBM) positively affects the mitochondrial respiratory chain in sperm, resulting in improved motility and velocity. As laser settings are not yet fully established, the present study aimed at optimizing PBM on human sperm. In addition, possible side-effects of PBM on sperm DNA fragmentation level and acrosomal integrity have been analyzed. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS A pulsed laser-probe (wavelength 655 nm, output power 25 mW/cm², impulse duration 200 nanoseconds) was used. Native fresh liquefied semen samples underwent radiation with energy doses of 0 (control), 4, 6, and 10 J/cm². Sperm parameters were assessed at 0, 30, 60, 90, and 120 minutes after radiation using a computer-assisted sperm analysis system. Motility and velocity of sperm from asthenozoospermic patients (n = 42) and normozoospermic controls (n = 22) were measured. The amount of DNA strand breaks was analyzed using ligation-mediated quantitative polymerase chain reaction in patients with asthenozoospermia (n = 18) and normozoospermia (n = 13). Post-irradiance acrosomal integrity was investigated using flow cytometry based on CD46 protein expression (n = 7). RESULTS Exposure to laser energy-doses of 4 and 6 J/cm² improved sperm motility and velocity in asthenozoospermic patients. PBM exhibited no significant effect on DNA fragmentation level and expression of CD46 serving as a biomarker for acrosome integrity. CONCLUSION PBM improves sperm motility parameters by maintaining DNA and acrosome integrity and, therefore, represents a promising new tool for assisted reproductive therapy. In particular, improving sperm motility in asthenozoospermic patients by PBM in future may contribute to increasing the chance for successful intrauterine insemination. The present trial has no clinical registration number, as only in vitro studies were performed. The study was approved by the local ethics committee and performed according to the Declaration of Helsinki. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2021 The Authors. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine published by Wiley Periodicals LLC.
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- Burkhard T Espey
- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine, University Clinic of Bonn, Bonn, 53127, Germany.,Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergy, St. Joseph Hospital, University Clinic of Bochum, Bochum, 44791, Germany
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- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine, University Clinic of Bonn, Bonn, 53127, Germany
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- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine, University Clinic of Bonn, Bonn, 53127, Germany
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- Clinic of Urology, Pediatric Urology and Andrology, Molecular Andrology, Justus Liebig University of Giessen, Giessen, 35392, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Andrology Unit, University Clinic of Bonn, Bonn, 53127, Germany
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- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine, University Clinic of Bonn, Bonn, 53127, Germany.,TFP VivaNeo Sperm Bank GmbH, Düsseldorf, 440219, Germany
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- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine, University Clinic of Bonn, Bonn, 53127, Germany.,Medical Care Centre for Gynecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine (MVZ für Frauenheilkunde und IvF-Medizin Bonn GbR), Bonn, 53175, Germany
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Zadubenko D, Sultanova D, Pak M, Kim I, Kilina E, Lokshin V, Golichenkov V. REVIEW OF THE INFLUENCE OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATIONS OF DIFFERENT RANGE ON THE PHYSIOLOGICAL PROCESSES OF HUMAN AND ANIMAL SPERMATOZOA. REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE 2021. [DOI: 10.37800/rm2021-1-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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This review presents 40 experimental studies of the effect of electromagnetic radiation of various ranges on the male reproductive function of humans and other vertebrates. The review includes works performed in the period from 2010 to 2020. Currently, not only the negative effect of radio waves, X-rays and gamma radiation has been shown, but many experiments have been carried out, where with the help of electromagnetic radiation it is possible to favorably influence spermatogenesis in general and physiological, biochemical processes in spermatozoa in particular. The purpose of this bibliographic study was to search for options for exposure to electromagnetic radiation to modulate the biological processes of spermatogenesis and sperm motility in vitro.
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Plavskii VY, Barulin NV, Mikulich AV, Tretyakova AI, Ananich TS, Plavskaya LG, Leusenka IA, Sobchuk AN, Sysov VA, Dudinova ON, Vodchits AI, Khodasevich IA, Orlovich VA. Effect of continuous wave, quasi-continuous wave and pulsed laser radiation on functional characteristics of fish spermatozoa. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2021; 216:112112. [PMID: 33524930 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2020.112112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2020] [Revised: 11/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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For the first time, using sturgeon sperm as a model system, sensitive to optical radiation, the comparative studies of biological effect of continuous wave, quasi-continuous wave, nano- and picosecond laser radiation under conditions with equal average irradiance (3 mW/cm2) and wavelength (532 nm) have been carried out. Analyzing the parameters of spermatozoa motion it has been shown that, depending on the energy dose and mode of laser operation, the radiation may have both stimulatory and inhibitory effect on the velocity of motion and spermatozoa motility duration as well as on sustaining of functional characteristics of cold-stored sperm. The possibility of increasing the fertilization rate due to use of the sperm preliminary treated with laser radiation is demonstrated. For the first time, the possibility of enhancement of biological effect going from continuous wave to quasi-continuous wave laser radiation at equal irradiance and wavelength has experimentally been proven. It is shown that the difference in biological effect of continuous wave, quasi-continuous wave, nano- and picosecond laser radiation is due to amplitude (peak) values of intensity. Using fluorescence analysis and luminol-dependent chemiluminescence assay, evidence for the participation of endogenous flavins and metal-free porphyrins in sensitized ROS formation (singlet oxygen, hydrogen peroxide, and hydroxyl radicals) in sturgeon sperm was obtained. Mechanisms of photochemical and photothermal reactions explaining the difference in efficacy of action of laser radiation in above modes are discussed.
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- V Yu Plavskii
- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus.
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- Belarusian State Agricultural Academy, 213407, Mogilev region, Gorki, Michurin st. 5, Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution "В.I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus", 220072 Minsk, 68-2 Nezavisimosti ave., Belarus
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Catalán J, Yánez-Ortiz I, Gacem S, Papas M, Bonet S, Rodríguez-Gil JE, Yeste M, Miró J. The Effects of Red Light on Mammalian Sperm Rely upon the Color of the Straw and the Medium Used. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11010122. [PMID: 33429933 PMCID: PMC7826721 DOI: 10.3390/ani11010122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Revised: 12/24/2020] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Several studies have shown that the exposure of semen to red light improves sperm quality and fertilizing ability, which could improve the efficiency of assisted reproductive techniques with irradiated semen. However, despite being considered as possible sources of variation, the effects of the color of the container (straws) or the medium have not yet been evaluated. In this study, 13 ejaculates from different stallions were split into equal fractions, diluted either with Kenney or Equiplus extender, and subsequently packed into straws of five different colors. After storage at 4 °C for 24 h, the sperm were irradiated and different variables, including sperm motility, plasma membrane integrity, and mitochondrial membrane potential, were evaluated. Our results confirm that irradiation increases some motion characteristics and mitochondrial membrane potential without affecting sperm viability and demonstrate that the effects depend on the color of the straw and the extender used. Abstract Previous research has determined that irradiation of mammalian sperm with red light increases motility, mitochondrial activity, and fertilization capacity. In spite of this, no study has considered the potential influence of the color of the straw and the extender used. Therefore, this study tests the hypothesis that the response of mammalian sperm to red light is influenced by the color of the straw and the turbidity/composition of the extender. Using the horse as a model, 13 ejaculates from 13 stallions were split into two equal fractions, diluted with Kenney or Equiplus extender, and stored at 4 °C for 24 h. Thereafter, each diluted fraction was split into five equal aliquots and subsequently packed into 0.5-mL straws of red, blue, yellow, white, or transparent color. Straws were either nonirradiated (control) or irradiated with a light–dark–light pattern of 3–3–3 (i.e., light: 3 min, dark: 3 min; light: 3 min) prior to evaluating sperm motility, acrosome and plasma membrane integrity, mitochondrial membrane potential, and intracellular ROS and calcium levels. Our results showed that irradiation increased some motion variables, mitochondrial membrane potential, and intracellular ROS without affecting the integrities of the plasma membrane and acrosome. Remarkably, the extent of those changes varied with the color of the straw and the extender used; the effects of irradiation were more apparent when sperm were diluted with Equiplus extender and packed into red-colored straws or when samples were diluted with Kenney extender and packed into transparent straws. As the increase in sperm motility and intracellular ROS levels was parallel to that of mitochondrial activity, we suggest that the impact of red light on sperm function relies upon the specific rates of energy provided to the mitochondria, which, in turn, vary with the color of the straw and the turbidity/composition of the extender.
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- Jaime Catalán
- Equine Reproduction Service, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona, E-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (J.C.); (I.Y.-O.); (S.G.); (M.P.); (J.E.R.-G.)
- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain;
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain
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- Equine Reproduction Service, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona, E-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (J.C.); (I.Y.-O.); (S.G.); (M.P.); (J.E.R.-G.)
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- Equine Reproduction Service, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona, E-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (J.C.); (I.Y.-O.); (S.G.); (M.P.); (J.E.R.-G.)
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- Equine Reproduction Service, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona, E-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (J.C.); (I.Y.-O.); (S.G.); (M.P.); (J.E.R.-G.)
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain;
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain
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- Equine Reproduction Service, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona, E-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (J.C.); (I.Y.-O.); (S.G.); (M.P.); (J.E.R.-G.)
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain;
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, E-17003 Girona, Spain
- Correspondence: (M.Y.); (J.M.); Tel.: +34-972-419514 (M.Y.); +34-93-5814293 (J.M.)
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- Equine Reproduction Service, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona, E-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (J.C.); (I.Y.-O.); (S.G.); (M.P.); (J.E.R.-G.)
- Correspondence: (M.Y.); (J.M.); Tel.: +34-972-419514 (M.Y.); +34-93-5814293 (J.M.)
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Catalán J, Papas M, Gacem S, Mateo-Otero Y, Rodríguez-Gil JE, Miró J, Yeste M. Red-Light Irradiation of Horse Spermatozoa Increases Mitochondrial Activity and Motility through Changes in the Motile Sperm Subpopulation Structure. BIOLOGY 2020; 9:biology9090254. [PMID: 32872467 PMCID: PMC7565061 DOI: 10.3390/biology9090254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 08/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Previous studies in other mammalian species have shown that stimulation of semen with red-light increases sperm motility, mitochondrial activity, and fertilizing capacity. This study sought to determine whether red-light stimulation using a light emitting diode (LED) at 620–630 nm affects sperm motility and structure of motile subpopulations, sperm viability, mitochondrial activity, intracellular ATP levels, rate of O2 consumption and DNA integrity of horse spermatozoa. For this purpose, nine ejaculates were collected from nine different adult stallions. Upon collection, semen was diluted in Kenney extender, analyzed, its concentration was adjusted, and finally it was stimulated with red-light. In all cases, semen was packaged in 0.5-mL transparent straws, which were randomly divided into controls and 19 light-stimulation treatments; 6 consisted of a single exposure to red-light, and the other 13 involved irradiation with intervals of irradiation and darkness (light-dark-light). After irradiation, sperm motility was assessed using a Computerized Semen Analysis System (CASA). Flow cytometry was used to evaluate sperm viability, mitochondrial membrane potential and DNA fragmentation. Intracellular levels of ATP and O2 consumption rate were also determined. Specific red-light patterns were found to modify kinetics parameters (patterns: 4, 2-2-2, 3-3-3, 4-4-4, 5-1-5, and 5-5-5 min), the structure of motile sperm subpopulations (patterns: 2, 2-2-2, 3-3-3, and 4-1-4 min), mitochondrial membrane potential (patterns: 4, 3-3-3, 4-4-4, 5-1-5, 5-5-5, 15-5-15, and 15-15-15 min), intracellular ATP levels and the rate of O2 consumption (pattern: 4 min), without affecting sperm viability or DNA integrity. Since the increase in some kinematic parameters was concomitant with that of mitochondrial activity, intracellular ATP levels and O2 consumption rate, we suggest that the positive effect of light-irradiation on sperm motility is related to its impact upon mitochondrial activity. In conclusion, this study shows that red LED light stimulates motility and mitochondrial activity of horse sperm. Additional research is needed to address the impact of red-light irradiation on fertilizing ability and the mechanisms through which light exerts its effects.
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- Jaime Catalán
- Equine Reproduction Service, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona, ES-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (J.C.); (M.P.); (S.G.); (J.E.R.-G.)
- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, ES-17003 Girona, Spain;
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, ES-17003 Girona, Spain
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- Equine Reproduction Service, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona, ES-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (J.C.); (M.P.); (S.G.); (J.E.R.-G.)
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- Equine Reproduction Service, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona, ES-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (J.C.); (M.P.); (S.G.); (J.E.R.-G.)
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, ES-17003 Girona, Spain;
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, ES-17003 Girona, Spain
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- Equine Reproduction Service, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona, ES-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (J.C.); (M.P.); (S.G.); (J.E.R.-G.)
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- Equine Reproduction Service, Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona, ES-08193 Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès), Spain; (J.C.); (M.P.); (S.G.); (J.E.R.-G.)
- Correspondence: (J.M.); (M.Y.); Tel.: +34-93-5814293 (J.M.); +34-972-419514 (M.Y.)
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- Biotechnology of Animal and Human Reproduction (TechnoSperm), Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, University of Girona, ES-17003 Girona, Spain;
- Unit of Cell Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Girona, ES-17003 Girona, Spain
- Correspondence: (J.M.); (M.Y.); Tel.: +34-93-5814293 (J.M.); +34-972-419514 (M.Y.)
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Plavskii V, Mikulich A, Barulin N, Ananich T, Plavskaya L, Tretyakova A, Leusenka I. Comparative Effect of Low‐intensity Laser Radiation in Green and Red Spectral Regions on Functional Characteristics of Sturgeon Sperm. Photochem Photobiol 2020; 96:1294-1313. [DOI: 10.1111/php.13315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Vitaly Plavskii
- The State Scientific Institution «B.I.Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus» Minsk Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution «B.I.Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus» Minsk Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution «B.I.Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus» Minsk Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution «B.I.Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus» Minsk Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution «B.I.Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus» Minsk Belarus
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- The State Scientific Institution «B.I.Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus» Minsk Belarus
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Hasani A, Khosravi A, Rahimi K, Afshar A, Fadaei-Fathabadi F, Raoofi A, Raee P, Aghajanpour F, Aliaghaei A, Abdi S, Norouzian M, Abdollahifar MA. Photobiomodulation restores spermatogenesis in the transient scrotal hyperthermia-induced mice. Life Sci 2020; 254:117767. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2020.117767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Revised: 05/06/2020] [Accepted: 05/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Zupin L, Pascolo L, Luppi S, Ottaviani G, Crovella S, Ricci G. Photobiomodulation therapy for male infertility. Lasers Med Sci 2020; 35:1671-1680. [PMID: 32483749 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-020-03042-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 05/17/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Male infertility is a worldwide critical condition that affects about the 7.5% of males in Europe leading to an increment of the couples referring to reproductive medicine units to achieve pregnancy. Moreover, in the recent years, an increased number of patients have required to freeze their gametes in order to preserve their fertility. Photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy is a potential treatment that has been used for different clinical application basically aimed at biostimulating cells and tissues. Here, we report a deep overview of the published studies, focusing on PBM mechanism of action, with the aim of expanding the knowledge in the field of laser light for a rational utilization of irradiation in the clinical practice. In the field of reproductive science, PBM was employed to increment spermatozoa's metabolism, motility, and viability, due to its beneficial action on mitochondria, leading to an activation of the mitochondrial respiratory chain and to the ATP production. This treatment can be particularly useful to avoid the use of chemicals in the spermatozoa culture medium as well as to promote the spermatozoa survival and movement especially after thawing or in largely immotile sperm samples.
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- Luisa Zupin
- Institute for Maternal and Child Health, IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, via dell'Istria 65/1, 34137, Trieste, Italy.
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- Institute for Maternal and Child Health, IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, via dell'Istria 65/1, 34137, Trieste, Italy
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- Institute for Maternal and Child Health, IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, via dell'Istria 65/1, 34137, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 34149, Trieste, Italy
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- Institute for Maternal and Child Health, IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, via dell'Istria 65/1, 34137, Trieste, Italy.,Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 34149, Trieste, Italy
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- Institute for Maternal and Child Health, IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, via dell'Istria 65/1, 34137, Trieste, Italy.,Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 34149, Trieste, Italy
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Safian F, Ghaffari Novin M, Karimi M, Kazemi M, Zare F, Ghoreishi SK, Bayat M. Photobiomodulation with 810 nm Wavelengths Improves Human Sperms' Motility and Viability In Vitro. PHOTOBIOMODULATION PHOTOMEDICINE AND LASER SURGERY 2020; 38:222-231. [DOI: 10.1089/photob.2019.4773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Fereshteh Safian
- Student Research Committee, Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- IVF Center, Taleghani Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Price Institute of Surgical Research, University of Louisville, and Noveratech LLC of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
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Photobiomodulation improved stereological parameters and sperm analysis factors in streptozotocin-induced type 1 diabetes mellitus. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2018; 186:81-87. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2018.06.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2018] [Revised: 06/26/2018] [Accepted: 06/27/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Yeste M, Castillo-Martín M, Bonet S, Rodríguez-Gil JE. Impact of light irradiation on preservation and function of mammalian spermatozoa. Anim Reprod Sci 2018; 194:19-32. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2018.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2017] [Revised: 02/03/2018] [Accepted: 02/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Vladimirovich Moskvin S, Ivanovich Apolikhin O. Effectiveness of low level laser therapy for treating male infertility. Biomedicine (Taipei) 2018; 8:7. [PMID: 29806585 PMCID: PMC5992952 DOI: 10.1051/bmdcn/2018080207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2018] [Accepted: 03/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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In half of the cases, the infertility of the couple is due to the disorder of the male fertility. The leading factors that cause male infertility are urogenital infections, disorders of the immune system, testicular and prostate pathology, as well as endocrine disorders. Low level laser therapy (LLLT) is a very effective physical therapy method, used in many areas of medicine, including obstetrics and gynaecology, andrology and urology; and it is recommended as an integral part of the complex treatment of infertility. The literature review showed that LLLT is beneficial in treating male infertility. Laser can significantly improve the survival, motility and speed of movement of spermatozoa. Laser therapy of patients with prostatitis and vesiculitis can eliminate infiltrative-exudative changes, improve reproductive and copulatory functions. Local illumination of red (635 nm) and infrared (904 nm) spectra should be combined with intravenous laser blood illumination (ILBI) of red (635 nm) and ultraviolet (UV) (365 nm) spectra.
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- Sergey Vladimirovich Moskvin
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O.K. Skobelkin State Scientific Center of Laser Medicine under the Federal Medical Biological Agency Moscow 121165 Russia
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Gabel CP, Carroll J, Harrison K. Sperm motility is enhanced by Low Level Laser and Light Emitting Diode photobiomodulation with a dose-dependent response and differential effects in fresh and frozen samples. Laser Ther 2018; 27:131-136. [PMID: 30087533 DOI: 10.5978/islsm.18-or-13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2018] [Accepted: 03/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Background The effects of Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) on cellular function arise predominantly from stimulation of ATP production and reduction of oxidative stress. These effects are dose dependent and a function of beam irradiance and irradiation time. Human sperm motility has been shown to increase with LLLT irradiation. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of laser and Light Emitting Diode (LED) LLLT photobiomodulation on human spermatozoa motility and DNA integrity. Methods An in-vitro controlled trial was performed within an IVF clinic laboratory using three human semen specimens, one fresh and two frozen. Sperm were exposed to light from a GaAlAs single laser (810 nm 200 mW) and an LED cluster (660 nm and 850 nm total power 2 W) for various irradiation times. Sperm motility for the test and control aliquots was assessed using a SQA-IIB analyser, but fertilizing ability was not. Sperm chromatin integrity was tested using the Sperm Chromatin Structure Assay. Results The Sperm Motility Index and Total Functional Sperm Count increased up to four fold compared to controls with inhibitory effects observed at higher doses (longer irradiation times). The maximum effect varied with irradiance and irradiation time and whether the sample was fresh or frozen. Discussion Human sperm motility is modified by exposure to LLLT and this motility modification is dependent upon beam irradiance and irradiation time as well as the condition of the sample. A higher stimulatory dose provides a rapid increase in motility that is short in duration, while a lower stimulatory dose provides a slower increase in motility. An inhibitory does causes reduced motility. Future research could consider animal models, such as the mouse, to test fertilization capacity and the safety of resulting fetuses.
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Preece D, Chow KW, Gomez-Godinez V, Gustafson K, Esener S, Ravida N, Durrant B, Berns MW. Red light improves spermatozoa motility and does not induce oxidative DNA damage. Sci Rep 2017; 7:46480. [PMID: 28425485 PMCID: PMC5397839 DOI: 10.1038/srep46480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2016] [Accepted: 03/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The ability to successfully fertilize ova relies upon the swimming ability of spermatozoa. Both in humans and in animals, sperm motility has been used as a metric for the viability of semen samples. Recently, several studies have examined the efficacy of low dosage red light exposure for cellular repair and increasing sperm motility. Of prime importance to the practical application of this technique is the absence of DNA damage caused by radiation exposure. In this study, we examine the effect of 633 nm coherent, red laser light on sperm motility using a novel wavelet-based algorithm that allows for direct measurement of curvilinear velocity under red light illumination. This new algorithm gives results comparable to the standard computer-assisted sperm analysis (CASA) system. We then assess the safety of red light treatment of sperm by analyzing, (1) the levels of double-strand breaks in the DNA, and (2) oxidative damage in the sperm DNA. The results demonstrate that for the parameters used there are insignificant differences in oxidative DNA damage as a result of irradiation.
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- Daryl Preece
- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Center for the Reproduction of Endangered Species, Zoological Society of San Diego, San Diego, CA 92112, USA
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- Center for the Reproduction of Endangered Species, Zoological Society of San Diego, San Diego, CA 92112, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA 92697, USA
- Beckman Laser Institute, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA 92697, USA
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Effects of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) on bovine sperm function. Lasers Med Sci 2016; 31:1245-50. [PMID: 27272676 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-016-1966-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2016] [Accepted: 05/18/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
Abstract
Fertilization rates and subsequent embryo development rely on sperm factors related to semen quality and viability. Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) is based on emission of electromagnetic waves of a laser optical system that interact with cells and tissues resulting in biological effects. This interaction is mediated by photoacceptors that absorb the electromagnetic energy. Effects are dependent of irradiation parameters, target cell type, and species. In sperm, PBMT improves several features like motility and viability, affecting sperm aerobic metabolism and energy production. The aim of this study was to investigate, under same conditions, how different output powers (5, 7.5, and 10 mW) and time of irradiation (5 and 10 min) of laser (He-Ne laser, 633 nm) may affect frozen/thawed bovine sperm functions. Results showed significant effects depending on power while using 10 min of irradiation on motility parameters and mitochondrial potential. However, no effect was observed using 5 min of irradiation, regardless of power applied. In conclusion, PBMT is effective to modulate bovine sperm function. The effectiveness is dependent on the interaction between power applied and duration of irradiation, showing that these two parameters simultaneously influence sperm function. In this context, when using the same fluency and energy with different combinations of power and time of exposure, we observed distinct effects, revealing that biological effects should be also based on simple parameters rather than only composite parameters such as fluency, irradiance and energy. Laser irradiation of frozen/thawed bovine semen led to an increase on mitochondrial function and motility parameters that could potentially improve fertility rates.
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Photobiomodulation with light-emitting diodes improves sperm motility in men with asthenozoospermia. Lasers Med Sci 2014; 30:235-40. [DOI: 10.1007/s10103-014-1653-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2014] [Accepted: 08/29/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Caselles AB, Miro-Moran A, Morillo Rodriguez A, Gallardo Bolaños JM, Ortega-Ferrusola C, Salido GM, Peña FJ, Tapia JA, Aparicio IM. Identification of Apoptotic Bodies in Equine Semen. Reprod Domest Anim 2014; 49:254-62. [DOI: 10.1111/rda.12264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2013] [Accepted: 11/10/2013] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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- AB Caselles
- Cell Physiology Research Group; Department of Physiology; University of Extremadura; Caceres Spain
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- Cell Physiology Research Group; Department of Physiology; University of Extremadura; Caceres Spain
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- Veterinary Teaching Hospital; Laboratory of Spermatology; University of Extremadura; Caceres Spain
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- Veterinary Teaching Hospital; Laboratory of Spermatology; University of Extremadura; Caceres Spain
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- Veterinary Teaching Hospital; Laboratory of Spermatology; University of Extremadura; Caceres Spain
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- Cell Physiology Research Group; Department of Physiology; University of Extremadura; Caceres Spain
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- Veterinary Teaching Hospital; Laboratory of Spermatology; University of Extremadura; Caceres Spain
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- Cell Physiology Research Group; Department of Physiology; University of Extremadura; Caceres Spain
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- Cell Physiology Research Group; Department of Physiology; University of Extremadura; Caceres Spain
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Behrouzi B, Kenigsberg S, Alladin N, Swanson S, Zicherman J, Hong SH, Moskovtsev SI, Librach CL. Evaluation of potential protein biomarkers in patients with high sperm DNA damage. Syst Biol Reprod Med 2013; 59:153-63. [PMID: 23634713 DOI: 10.3109/19396368.2013.775396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
Abstract
The laboratory evaluation of male infertility remains an essential area of research as 40-60% of infertility cases are attributable to male-related factors. Current sperm analysis methods add only partial information on sperm quality and fertility outcomes. The specific underlying cause of infertility in most cases is unknown, while a proportion of male infertility could be caused by molecular factors such as the absence or abnormal expression of some essential sperm proteins. The objective of this study was to screen for associations between sperm protein profiles and sperm concentration, motility, and DNA fragmentation index in patients undergoing fertility evaluation in a clinical setting. Based on those parameters, semen samples were categorized as either normal or abnormal. We screened 34 semen samples with various abnormal parameters and compared them to 24 normal control samples by using one dimensional (1-D) gel electrophoresis and mass-spectrometry. In this study, we anticipated to establish a normal sperm parameter profile which would be compared to abnormal sperm samples and reveal candidate proteins. Our preliminary results indicate that no normal uniform profile could be established, which affirms the complexity of male fertility and confirms the limitations of standard semen analysis. Four main protein groups were identified in correlation with abnormal DNA fragmentation and/or motility. The first group included sperm nuclear proteins such as the SPANX (sperm protein associated with the nucleus on the X chromosome) isoforms and several types of histones. The second group contained mitochondria-related functions and oxidative stress proteins including Mitochondrial Ferritin, Mitochondrial Single-Stranded DNA Binding Protein, and several isoforms of Peroxiredoxins. Two other protein groups were related to sperm motility such as microtubule-based flagellum and spindle microtubule as well as proteins related to the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway. Further research is required in order to characterize these potential biomarkers of male fertility potential.
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