Seminal plasma components from fertile stallions involved in the epididymal sperm freezability.
2D-DIGE
epididymal spermatozoa
fatty acid component
seminal plasma
total antioxidant capacity
Journal
Andrology
ISSN: 2047-2927
Titre abrégé: Andrology
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101585129
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
03 2021
03 2021
Historique:
received:
31
05
2020
revised:
03
11
2020
accepted:
05
11
2020
pubmed:
14
11
2020
medline:
4
11
2021
entrez:
13
11
2020
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Seminal plasma (SP) plays a crucial role in sperm protection and functionality. However, the effect of SP on the sperm cryopreservation is dependent on the stallion and SP composition. The use of epididymal spermatozoa incubated in the presence of SP could help the identification of the components of SP that are able to confer protection upon the spermatozoa during freezing. The aims of this study were (i) to identify SP components involved in the potential protection of epididymal spermatozoa during the freeze-thawing process and (ii) to identify and evaluate the proteins likely related to sperm freezability, using two-dimensional difference gel electrophoresis (2D-DIGE). Epididymal spermatozoa from 4 stallions were incubated with SP (80%, v/v) or without SP (control) before freezing. Sperm parameters were evaluated after thawing (viability, chromatin condensation, acrosomal integrity, reactive oxygen species [ROS]) and SP composition: total antioxidant capacity (TAC), fatty acid composition, total protein concentration, and protein components by 2D-DIGE. After thawing, the proportions of viable and acrosome-intact spermatozoa were higher than control when SP from two stallions was used (F and O). The SP of all stallions reduced ROS production in comparison with the control. After analyzing the SP components, it was found that total protein concentration, TAC, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), and eight specific proteins identified by 2D-DIGE were different between stallions. These studies allow the identification of SP components that could be involved in sperm protection or cryotolerance. Use of this information could help in the selection of stallions according to their semen freezing capacity. The composition of the SP probably contributes to semen cryotolerance capacity. Total protein, TAC, PUFA, and some proteins such as cysteine-rich secreted protein 3 could be used as biomarkers for the selection for sperm cryotolerance.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
Seminal plasma (SP) plays a crucial role in sperm protection and functionality. However, the effect of SP on the sperm cryopreservation is dependent on the stallion and SP composition. The use of epididymal spermatozoa incubated in the presence of SP could help the identification of the components of SP that are able to confer protection upon the spermatozoa during freezing.
OBJECTIVE
The aims of this study were (i) to identify SP components involved in the potential protection of epididymal spermatozoa during the freeze-thawing process and (ii) to identify and evaluate the proteins likely related to sperm freezability, using two-dimensional difference gel electrophoresis (2D-DIGE).
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Epididymal spermatozoa from 4 stallions were incubated with SP (80%, v/v) or without SP (control) before freezing. Sperm parameters were evaluated after thawing (viability, chromatin condensation, acrosomal integrity, reactive oxygen species [ROS]) and SP composition: total antioxidant capacity (TAC), fatty acid composition, total protein concentration, and protein components by 2D-DIGE.
RESULTS
After thawing, the proportions of viable and acrosome-intact spermatozoa were higher than control when SP from two stallions was used (F and O). The SP of all stallions reduced ROS production in comparison with the control. After analyzing the SP components, it was found that total protein concentration, TAC, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), and eight specific proteins identified by 2D-DIGE were different between stallions.
DISCUSSION
These studies allow the identification of SP components that could be involved in sperm protection or cryotolerance. Use of this information could help in the selection of stallions according to their semen freezing capacity.
CONCLUSION
The composition of the SP probably contributes to semen cryotolerance capacity. Total protein, TAC, PUFA, and some proteins such as cysteine-rich secreted protein 3 could be used as biomarkers for the selection for sperm cryotolerance.
Substances chimiques
Antioxidants
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Fatty Acids
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Seminal Plasma Proteins
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Types de publication
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Langues
eng
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