1
|
Golkar-Narenji A, Dziegiel P, Kempisty B, Petitte J, Mozdziak PE, Bryja A. In vitro culture of reptile PGCS to preserve endangered species. Cell Biol Int 2023; 47:1314-1326. [PMID: 37178380 DOI: 10.1002/cbin.12033] [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: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
Abstract
Primordial germ cells (PGCs), are the source of gametes in vertebrates. There are similarities in the development of PGCs of reptiles with avian and mammalian species PGCs development. PGCs culture has been performed for avian and mammalian species but there is no report for reptilian PGCs culture. In vitro culture of PGCs is needed to produce transgenic animals, preservation of endangered animals and for studies on cell behaviour and research on fertility. Reptiles are traded as exotic pets and a source of food and they are valuable for their skin and they are useful as model for medical research. Transgenic reptile has been suggested to be useful for pet industry and medical research. In this research different aspects of PGCs development was compared in three main classes of vertebrates including mammalian, avian and reptilian species. It is proposed that a discussion on similarities between reptilian PGCs development with avian and mammalian species helps to find clues for studies of reptilian PGCs development details and finding an efficient protocol for in vitro culture of reptilian PG.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Afsaneh Golkar-Narenji
- Prestage Department of Poultry Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
| | - Piotr Dziegiel
- Department of Human Morphology and Embryology, Division of Histology and Embryology, Wrocław Medical University, Wroclaw, Dolnoslaskie, Poland
| | - Bartosz Kempisty
- Prestage Department of Poultry Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Toruń, Poland
- Graduate Physiology Program NC State University North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
- Department of Human Morphology and Embryology, Division of Anatomy, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Dolnoslaskie, Poland
| | - James Petitte
- Prestage Department of Poultry Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
| | - Paul Edward Mozdziak
- Prestage Department of Poultry Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
- Graduate Physiology Program NC State University North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
| | - Artur Bryja
- Department of Human Morphology and Embryology, Division of Anatomy, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Dolnoslaskie, Poland
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
|
3
|
NAKAJIMA Y, FUKUDA H, ONUMA M, MURATA K, UEDA M, SUNAGA E, SHIRAISHI T, TAJIMA A. Migratory ability of gonadal germ cells (GGCs) isolated from Ciconia boyciana and Geronticus eremita embryos into the gonad of developing chicken embryos. J Vet Med Sci 2016; 78:1055-8. [PMID: 26922915 PMCID: PMC4937143 DOI: 10.1292/jvms.15-0664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2015] [Accepted: 02/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
Abstract
We conducted experiments to evaluate the ability of gonadal germ cells (GGCs), isolated from the embryonic gonads of Ciconia boyciana or Geronticus eremita, to migrate into the gonads of developing chicken embryos. Fluorescently labeled GGCs, isolated by the PBS (-) method, were transferred into the dorsal aorta of 2-day-old chicken embryos. Five days after transfer, fluorescent GGCs were detected in the gonads of recipient embryos. Our results indicate that GGCs from Ciconia boyciana and Geronticus eremita are capable of migrating into the gonads of developing chicken embryos.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yuki NAKAJIMA
- Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Ten-noh Dai
1–1–1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305–8572, Japan
- Fellow of the Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science, Japan
- Current address: Advanced Biological Information Research Division, INAMORI
Frontier Research Center, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819–0395, Japan
| | - Haruka FUKUDA
- Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba,
Ten-noh Dai 1–1–1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305–8572, Japan
| | - Manabu ONUMA
- Center for Environmental Biology and Ecosystem Studies, National Institute for
Environmental Studies, 16–2 Onogawa, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305–8506, Japan
| | - Koichi MURATA
- Zoorasia Yokohama Zoological Gardens, Kamishiranecho 1175–1, Yokohama Asahi-ku,
Kanagawa 241–0001, Japan
- Preservation and Research Center/The City of Yokohama, Kawaishukucho 155–1,
Yokohama Asahi-ku, Kanagawa 241–0804, Japan
- College of Bioresource Sciences, Nihon University, Kameino 1866, Fujisawa,
Kanagawa, 252–0880, Japan
| | - Miya UEDA
- Zoorasia Yokohama Zoological Gardens, Kamishiranecho 1175–1, Yokohama Asahi-ku,
Kanagawa 241–0001, Japan
| | - Emi SUNAGA
- Preservation and Research Center/The City of Yokohama, Kawaishukucho 155–1,
Yokohama Asahi-ku, Kanagawa 241–0804, Japan
| | - Toshirou SHIRAISHI
- Preservation and Research Center/The City of Yokohama, Kawaishukucho 155–1,
Yokohama Asahi-ku, Kanagawa 241–0804, Japan
| | - Atsushi TAJIMA
- Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Ten-noh Dai
1–1–1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305–8572, Japan
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Abstract
The majority of poultry genetic resources are maintained in situ in living populations. However, in situ conservation of poultry genetic resources always carries the risk of loss owing to pathogen outbreaks, genetic problems, breeding cessation, or natural disasters. Cryobanking of germplasm in birds has been limited to the use of semen, preventing conservation of the W chromosome and mitochondrial DNA. A further challenge is posed by the structure of avian eggs, which restricts the cryopreservation of ova and fertilized embryos, a technique widely used for mammalian species. By using a unique biological property and accessibility of avian primordial germ cells (PGCs), precursor cells for gametes, which temporally circulate in the vasculature during early development, an avian PGC transplantation technique has been established. To date, several techniques for PGC manipulation including purification, cryopreservation, depletion, and long-term culture have been developed in chickens. PGC transplantation combined with recent advanced PGC manipulation techniques have enabled ex situ conservation of poultry genetic resources in their complete form. Here, the updated technologies for avian PGC manipulation are introduced, and then the concept of a poultry PGC-bank is proposed by considering the biological properties of avian PGCs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yoshiaki Nakamura
- Division of Germ Cell Biology, National Institute for Basic Biology, National Institute of Natural Sciences, Aichi 444-8787, Japan
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Abstract
Germ cells are the only cell type in the body that can transfer genetic information to the next generation. Germline-competent stem cells can self-renew and contribute to the germ cell lineage giving rise to pluripotent stem cells under specific conditions. Hence far, studies on germline-competent stem cells have contributed to the generation of avian model systems and the conservation of avian genetic resources. In this review, we focus on previous studies on germline-competent stem cells from avian species, mainly chicken germline-competent stem cells, which have been well established and characterized. We discuss different sources of germline-competent stem cells and recent advances for the future applications in birds.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jae Yong Han
- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul-151 921, Korea
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
6
|
|
7
|
Pereira RJ, Napolitano A, Garcia-Pereira FL, Baldo CF, Suhr ST, King LE, Cibelli JB, Karcher DM, McNiel EA, Perez GI. Conservation of Avian Germplasm by Xenogeneic Transplantation of Spermatogonia from Sexually Mature Donors. Stem Cells Dev 2013; 22:735-49. [DOI: 10.1089/scd.2012.0497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [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: 01/01/2023] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Ricardo J.G. Pereira
- Departamento de Reprodução Animal, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Department of Physiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
| | - Angelo Napolitano
- Poultry Research and Teaching Center, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
| | - Fernando L. Garcia-Pereira
- Small Animal Clinical Sciences, D208 Veterinary Medical Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
| | - Caroline F. Baldo
- Small Animal Clinical Sciences, D208 Veterinary Medical Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
| | - Steven T. Suhr
- Department of Animal Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
| | - Louis E. King
- Department of Biochemistry, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
| | - Jose B. Cibelli
- Department of Physiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
- Department of Animal Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
- Andalusian Laboratory of Cellular Reprogramming, LARCEL, Seville, Spain
| | - Darrin M. Karcher
- Department of Animal Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
| | - Elizabeth A. McNiel
- Small Animal Clinical Sciences, D208 Veterinary Medical Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
| | - Gloria I. Perez
- Department of Physiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
- Andalusian Laboratory of Cellular Reprogramming, LARCEL, Seville, Spain
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Zhang W, Rui L, Zhang J, Yu X, Yuan F, Yan L, Zhang Z, Wan Z, Shao Q, Qi C, Li Z. Production of chimeras between the Chinese soft-shelled turtle and Peking duck through transfer of early blastoderm cells. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013; 216:1786-92. [PMID: 23348946 DOI: 10.1242/jeb.072843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
Abstract
Chimeras are useful models for studies of developmental biology and cell differentiation. Intraspecies and interspecies germline chimeras have been produced in previous studies, but the feasibility of producing chimeras between animals of two different classes remains unclear. To address this issue, we attempted to produce chimeras between the Chinese soft-shelled turtle and the Peking duck by transferring stage X blastoderm cells to recipient embryos. We then examined the survival and development of the PKH26-labeled donor cells in the heterologous embryos. At early embryonic stages, both turtle and duck donor cells that were labeled with PKH26 were readily observed in the brain, neural tube, heart and gonads of the respective recipient embryos. Movement of turtle donor-derived cells was observed in the duck host embryos after 48 h of incubation. Although none of the hatchlings presented a chimeric phenotype, duck donor-derived cells were detected in a variety of organs in the hatchling turtles, particularly in the gonads. Moreover, in the hatched turtles, mRNA expression of tissue-specific duck genes MEF2a and MEF2c was detected in many tissues, including the muscle, heart, small and large intestines, stomach and kidney. Similarly, SPAG6 mRNA was detected in a subset of turtle tissues, including the gonad and the small and large intestines. These results suggest that duck donor-derived cells can survive and differentiate in recipient turtles; however, no turtle-derived cells were detected in the hatched ducks. Our findings indicate that chimeras can be produced between animals of two different classes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Wenxin Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Biological Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
9
|
Nakamura Y, Kagami H, Tagami T. Development, differentiation and manipulation of chicken germ cells. Dev Growth Differ 2013; 55:20-40. [DOI: 10.1111/dgd.12026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2012] [Revised: 11/01/2012] [Accepted: 11/02/2012] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
Affiliation(s)
| | - Hiroshi Kagami
- Faculty of Agriculture; Shinshu University; 8304; Minamiminowa; Nagano; 399-4598; Japan
| | - Takahiro Tagami
- Animal Breeding and Reproduction Research Division; NARO Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science; 2 Ikenodai; Tsukuba; Ibaraki; 305-0901; Japan
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
|
11
|
Liu C, Khazanehdari KA, Baskar V, Saleem S, Kinne J, Wernery U, Chang IK. Production of chicken progeny (Gallus gallus domesticus) from interspecies germline chimeric duck (Anas domesticus) by primordial germ cell transfer. Biol Reprod 2012; 86:101. [PMID: 22190706 DOI: 10.1095/biolreprod.111.094409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
Abstract
The present study aimed to investigate the differentiation of chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) primordial germ cells (PGCs) in duck (Anas domesticus) gonads. Chimeric ducks were produced by transferring chicken PGCs into duck embryos. Transfer of 200 and 400 PGCs resulted in the detection of a total number of 63.0 ± 54.3 and 116.8 ± 47.1 chicken PGCs in the gonads of 7-day-old duck embryos, respectively. The chimeric rate of ducks prior to hatching was 52.9% and 90.9%, respectively. Chicken germ cells were assessed in the gonad of chimeric ducks with chicken-specific DNA probes. Chicken spermatogonia were detected in the seminiferous tubules of duck testis. Chicken oogonia, primitive and primary follicles, and chicken-derived oocytes were also found in the ovaries of chimeric ducks, indicating that chicken PGCs are able to migrate, proliferate, and differentiate in duck ovaries and participate in the progression of duck ovarian folliculogenesis. Chicken DNA was detected using PCR from the semen of chimeric ducks. A total number of 1057 chicken eggs were laid by Barred Rock hens after they were inseminated with chimeric duck semen, of which four chicken offspring hatched and one chicken embryo did not hatch. Female chimeric ducks were inseminated with chicken semen; however, no fertile eggs were obtained. In conclusion, these results demonstrated that chicken PGCs could interact with duck germinal epithelium and complete spermatogenesis and eventually give rise to functional sperm. The PGC-mediated germline chimera technology may provide a novel system for conserving endangered avian species.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Chunhai Liu
- Cell Biology Department, Central Veterinary Research Laboratory, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
12
|
GAO J, YUAN F, TANG X, HAN H, SHA J, YUAN J, SHAO Y, JIN X, LIU H, RUI L, LI Z. Contribution of blastoderm cells to Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica)-Peking duck (Anas platyrhynchos) chimeras. Anim Sci J 2011; 82:729-34. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2011.00905.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
|
13
|
Wernery U, Liu C, Baskar V, Guerineche Z, Khazanehdari KA, Saleem S, Kinne J, Wernery R, Griffin DK, Chang IK. Primordial germ cell-mediated chimera technology produces viable pure-line Houbara bustard offspring: potential for repopulating an endangered species. PLoS One 2010; 5:e15824. [PMID: 21209914 PMCID: PMC3012116 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0015824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2010] [Accepted: 11/29/2010] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The Houbara bustard (Chlamydotis undulata) is a wild seasonal breeding bird populating arid sandy semi-desert habitats in North Africa and the Middle East. Its population has declined drastically during the last two decades and it is classified as vulnerable. Captive breeding programmes have, hitherto, been unsuccessful in reviving population numbers and thus radical technological solutions are essential for the long term survival of this species. The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of primordial germ cell-mediated chimera technology to produce viable Houbara bustard offspring. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS Embryonic gonadal tissue was dissected from Houbara bustard embryos at eight days post-incubation. Subsequently, Houbara tissue containing gonadal primordial germ cells (gPGCs) was injected into White Leghorn chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) embryos, producing 83/138 surviving male chimeric embryos, of which 35 chimeric roosters reached sexual maturity after 5 months. The incorporation and differentiation of Houbara gPGCs in chimeric chicken testis were assessed by PCR with Houbara-specific primers and 31.3% (5/16) gonads collected from the injected chicken embryos showed the presence of donor Houbara cells. A total of 302 semen samples from 34 chimeric roosters were analyzed and eight were confirmed as germline chimeras. Semen samples from these eight roosters were used to artificially inseminate three female Houbara bustards. Subsequently, 45 Houbara eggs were obtained and incubated, two of which were fertile. One egg hatched as a male live born Houbara; the other was female but died before hatching. Genotyping confirmed that the male chick was a pure-line Houbara derived from a chimeric rooster. CONCLUSION This study demonstrates for the first time that Houbara gPGCs can migrate, differentiate and eventually give rise to functional sperm in the chimeric chicken testis. This approach may provide a promising tool for propagation and conservation of endangered avian species that cannot breed in captivity.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ulrich Wernery
- Central Veterinary Research Laboratory, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
| | - Chunhai Liu
- Central Veterinary Research Laboratory, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
| | - Vijay Baskar
- Central Veterinary Research Laboratory, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
| | - Zhor Guerineche
- Central Veterinary Research Laboratory, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
| | | | - Shazia Saleem
- Central Veterinary Research Laboratory, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
| | - Jörg Kinne
- Central Veterinary Research Laboratory, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
| | - Renate Wernery
- Central Veterinary Research Laboratory, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
| | - Darren K. Griffin
- School of Biosciences, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom
| | - Il-Kuk Chang
- Central Veterinary Research Laboratory, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Francisco-simão M, Cardona-costa J, Pérez-camps M, García-ximénez F. Ultraviolet radiation and handling medium osmolarity affect chimaerism success in zebrafish. ZYGOTE 2011; 19:67-70. [DOI: 10.1017/s0967199410000146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
Abstract
SummaryThe effects of a predefined ultraviolet radiation dose (0.529 mW/cm2 for 30s) together with two different micromanipulation medium osmolarities (30 mOsm/kg vs 300 mOsm/kg) were tested on embryo survival at different developmental stages and on the somatic (skin) and germ-line chimaerism rates. Somatic (13%, 6/47 adults) and germ-line chimaerism (50% pigmented F1 larvae) were detected only in the UV-treated recipient embryos micromanipulated in a 300 mOsm/kg medium. From the results obtained, we concluded that the conditions cited above were the most suitable to improve somatic and germ-line chimaerism rates in zebrafish.
Collapse
|
15
|
Francisco-Simão M, Cardona-Costa J, Perez Camps M, García-Ximénez F. Ultraviolet Radiation Dose to be Applied in Recipient Zebrafish Embryos for Germ-line Chimaerism is Strain Dependent. Reprod Domest Anim 2009; 45:1098-103. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2009.01501.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
|
16
|
Kang S, Choi J, Park K, Lee Y, Kim T, Sohn S, Lim J, Han J. Development of a pheasant interspecies primordial germ cell transfer to chicken embryo: Effect of donor cell sex on chimeric semen production. Theriogenology 2009; 72:519-27. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2009.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2009] [Revised: 04/04/2009] [Accepted: 04/12/2009] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
|
17
|
Atsumi Y, Yazawa S, Usui F, Nakamura Y, Yamamoto Y, Tagami T, Hiramatsu K, Kagami H, Ono T. Depletion of Primordial Germ Cells (PGCs) by X-irradiation to Extraembryonic Region of Chicken Embryos and Expression of Xenotransplanted Quail PGCs. J Poult Sci 2009; 46:136-43. [DOI: 10.2141/jpsa.46.136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
|
18
|
Sha J, Gao J, Li J, Zhao Q, Tao G, Zhao C, Han H, Mori M, Li Z. Absence of donor-derived zona pellucida protein C homolog in the inner perivitelline layer of Peking duck (Anas platyrhynchos)-Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) chimeras (Duails). Poult Sci 2008; 87:2064-72. [PMID: 18809869 DOI: 10.3382/ps.2007-00228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Avian blastodermal cells at stage X are used to produce interspecies chimeras for heterogenous poultry reproduction. However, recipient-derived inner perivitelline layer (IPVL)-enclosed donor-derived ova may affect the efficiency of germline transmission via chimera. Among the proteins in the IPVL, zona pellucida protein C (ZPC) plays an important role in sperm-egg binding and inducing the acrosome reaction. In the present study, Peking duck blastodermal cells at stage X were transferred into subgerminal cavities of Japanese quail embryos at the same stage. Fourteen female duck-quail chimeras (duails) were hatched and raised to sexual maturity. After being screened by PCR, 3 duails were selected for examination of donor-derived ZPC. A total of 152 IPVL protein samples from the individual eggs laid by the 3 duails then underwent a preliminary examination for the presence of donor-derived ZPC by means of SDS-PAGE, periodic acid-Schiff staining, and Western blotting. A novel 35-kDa ZPC, not observed in quail but in duck, was found in the IPVL of the duails. Further analysis of peptide mass fingerprinting of Peking duck ZPC, Japanese quail ZPC, and the 35-kDa duail ZPC by matrix-assisted laser desorption-ionization reflectron time-of-flight mass spectrometry revealed that the novel ZPC was an isoform of quail ZPC. Moreover, comparison of N-terminal amino acid sequences of these 3 ZPC confirmed that the 35-kDa quail ZPC had more amino acids at the N terminus than did native quail ZPC, and none of the donor-derived ZPC was found in the duails. These findings suggest that it would be difficult to obtain donor-derived offspring by natural mating of interspecies chimeras.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- J Sha
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Biological Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100094, China
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
19
|
Kang SJ, Choi JW, Kim SY, Park KJ, Kim TM, Lee YM, Kim H, Lim JM, Han JY. Reproduction of Wild Birds via Interspecies Germ Cell Transplantation1. Biol Reprod 2008; 79:931-7. [DOI: 10.1095/biolreprod.108.069989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
|
20
|
Liu CH, Chang IK, Sasse J, Dumatol CJ, Basker JV, Wernery U. Xenogenic oogenesis of chicken (Gallus domesticus) female primordial germ cells in germline chimeric quail (Coturnix japonica) ovary. Anim Reprod Sci 2007; 101:344-50. [PMID: 17337136 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2006.12.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2005] [Revised: 12/08/2006] [Accepted: 12/12/2006] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
Abstract
In present study, chicken primordial germ cells (PGCs) were transferred into quail embryos to investigate the development of these germ cells in quail ovary. Briefly, 2 microl of chicken embryonic blood (stage 14) or about 100 purified circulating PGCs were transferred into quail embryo. Contribution of chicken PGCs were detected in gonads of chimeric quail embryos (stage 28) by immunocytochemical staining of cell surface antigen SSEA-1, and by in situ hybridization (ISH) with female chicken specific DNA probe. As a result, 52.0+/-43.2 (n=18) and 42.7+/-27.3 (n=17) chicken PGCs were found in the gonads of chimeric quail embryo that was injected with chicken embryonic blood (stage 14) and about 100 purified circulating PGCs, respectively. Furthermore, the ovaries of 81.8% (9/11) 12 days post incubation (dpi) chimeric quail embryos were observed with a mean of 457.6+/-237.1 female chicken PGCs-derived oogonia scattered in ovarian cortex area. In 9 out of 12 newly hatched and one week old chimeric quail chicks, on average of 2883.0+/-1924.1 primary oocytes and 3 follicles derived from chicken PGCs were found, respectively. The present results suggest that chicken female PGCs are able to migrate, colonize, proliferate and differentiate into oogonia, primary oocytes in chimeric quail ovary.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- C H Liu
- Department of Cell Biology, Central Veterinary Research Laboratory, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
21
|
Abstract
The chick embryo is a classic model that has been used to gain insight into developmental processes and cell fate within the embryo for over a century. For the most part, investigators have implanted quail cells into a chicken embryo. A more powerful tool for developmental biology research than the quail:chick chimera system would be to have lines of transgenic chickens expressing reporter genes that are readily available to the research community. However, avian transgenic technology has been fraught with technical difficulties, and transgenic chickens expressing reporter genes have only recently been developed. The goal of this review is to report the technologies that have been used to generate transgenic chickens and to discuss the challenges in generating avian transgenics for developmental biology research.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Paul E Mozdziak
- Department of Poultry Science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695, USA.
| | | |
Collapse
|
22
|
|