Localization and characterization of glutathione peroxidase (GPx) in boar accessory sex glands, seminal plasma, and spermatozoa and activity of GPx in boar semen

2008 ◽  
Vol 69 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Jelezarsky ◽  
Ch. Vaisberg ◽  
T. Chaushev ◽  
E. Sapundjiev
Keyword(s):  
Glutathione Peroxidase ◽  
Seminal Plasma ◽  
Accessory Sex Glands ◽  
Boar Semen

scholarly journals Detection and characterization of Lactobacillus spp. in the porcine seminal plasma and their influence on boar semen quality

PLoS ONE ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. e0202699 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Schulze ◽  
Jana Schäfer ◽  
Christian Simmet ◽  
Markus Jung ◽  
Christoph Gabler
Keyword(s):  
Seminal Plasma ◽  
Semen Quality ◽  
Boar Semen ◽  
Lactobacillus Spp

scholarly journals Metabolomic Analysis and Identification of Sperm Freezability-Related Metabolites in Boar Seminal Plasma

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 1939
Author(s):  
Yuting Zhang ◽  
Hanlin Liang ◽  
Yan Liu ◽  
Meng Zhao ◽  
Qianqian Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Small Molecules ◽  
Aspartic Acid ◽  
Seminal Plasma ◽  
Metabolomic Analysis ◽  
Sperm Cryopreservation ◽  
Accessory Sex Glands ◽  
Plasma Metabolome ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Boar Sperm ◽  
Boar Semen

Some potential markers of boar sperm freezability have been found in spermatozoa, but little attention has been paid to seminal plasma. The seminal plasma is composed of secretions from the testis, epididymis, and accessory sex glands. The exposure of spermatozoa to small molecules such as metabolites can affect sperm function. However, details and significance of the seminal plasma metabolome related to boar sperm freezability are unknown. Therefore, the main aim of this study was to explore the differences in the metabolic level of seminal plasma between boars with differential freezability and to explore the candidate biomarkers of semen freezability. A total of 953 metabolites were identified in boar semen plasma by UHPLC-qTOF-MS analysis, and 50 metabolites showed significant change between the GFE group and PFE group. Further, twelve metabolites were subjected to metabolic target analysis, and three metabolites (D-aspartic acid, N-acetyl-L-glutamate (NAG), and inosine) showed differences. In conclusion, there is significant difference in the metabolome of seminal plasma between GFE and PFE individuals. D-aspartic acid, NAG, and inosine in seminal plasma may be potential markers for assessing sperm cryopreservation resistance in boars.

Metabolomic Analysis and Identification of Sperm Freezability Biomarkers in Boar Seminal Plasma

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-ting Zhang ◽  
Han-lin Liang ◽  
Yan Liu ◽  
Meng Zhao ◽  
Qian-qian Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Small Molecules ◽  
Aspartic Acid ◽  
Seminal Plasma ◽  
Freezing Process ◽  
Accessory Sex Glands ◽  
Plasma Metabolome ◽  
Boar Sperm ◽  
Boar Semen ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Sperm Functions

Abstract Background: In the freezing process of boar sperm, there are obvious differences of freezability between individuals. Studies suggest that specific freezability markers might be useful in good (GFE) and poor freezabitity ejaculates (PFE) selection prior to cryopreservation. Some potential markers of boar sperm freezability have been found from spermatozoa, little attention has been paid to seminal plasma. The seminal plasma is composed of secretions from testis, epididymis, and accessory sex glands, and the exposure of spermatozoa to small molecules such as metabolites can affect the sperm functions. However, details and significance of the seminal plasma metabolome related to boar sperm freezability are unknown. Therefore, the main aim of this study was to explore the difference in the metabolic level of seminal plasma between boars with differential freezability, and to explore the biomarkers of semen freezing tolerance. Results: A total of 953 metabolites were identified in boar semen plasma by UHPLC-qTOF-MS analysis, and 50 metabolites show significant change between GFE group and PFE group. Further, twelve metabolites were subjected to metabolic target analysis and three metabolites (D-Aspartic acid, N-Acetyl-L-glutamate (NAG), and Inosine) show differences.Conclusions: There is significant differece on metabolome of seminal plasma between GFE and PFE individuals. The D-Aspartic acid, NAG, and Inosine in seminal plasma may be potential markers for assessing sperm cryopreservation resistance in boars.

scholarly journals Thawing boar semen in the presence of seminal plasma improves motility, modifies subpopulation patterns and reduces chromatin alterations

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (8) ◽  
pp. 1576 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rocío Fernández-Gago ◽  
Manuel Álvarez-Rodríguez ◽  
Marta E. Alonso ◽  
J. Ramiro González ◽  
Beatriz Alegre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Seminal Plasma ◽  
Chromatin Structure ◽  
Sperm Chromatin ◽  
Chromatin Compaction ◽  
Sperm Analysis ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Fragmentation Index ◽  
Non Linear ◽  
Boar Semen ◽  
Dna Fragmentation Index

Seminal plasma could have positive effects on boar semen after thawing. In the present study we investigated changes in the motility and chromatin structure in spermatozoa over 4 h incubation (37°C) of boar semen thawed in the presence of 0%, 10% or 50% seminal plasma from good-fertility boars. Cryopreserved doses were used from seven males, three of which were identified as susceptible to post-thawing chromatin alterations. Motility was analysed by computer-aided sperm analysis every hour, and data were used in a two-step clustering, yielding three subpopulations of spermatozoa (slow non-linear, fast non-linear, fast linear). Chromatin structure was analysed using a sperm chromatin structure assay and flow cytometry to determine the DNA fragmentation index (%DFI) as a percentage, the standard deviation of the DFI (SD-DFI) and the percentage of high DNA stainability (%HDS), indicating chromatin compaction. Thawing without seminal plasma resulted in a rapid loss of motility, whereas seminal plasma helped maintain motility throughout the incubation period and preserved the subpopulation comprising fast and linear spermatozoa. The incidence of chromatin alterations was very low in samples from non-susceptible males, whereas samples from males susceptible to post-thawing chromatin alterations exhibited marked alterations in %DFI and %HDS. Seminal plasma partly prevented these alterations in samples from susceptible males. Overall, 50% seminal plasma was the most efficient concentration to protect motility and chromatin. Some changes were concomitant with physiological events reported previously (e.g., semen thawed with 50% seminal plasma increased the production of reactive oxygen species and yielded higher fertility after AI). Thawing in the presence of seminal plasma could be particularly useful in the case of samples susceptible to post-thawing chromatin damage.

Spermatozoa and seminal plasma small extracellular vesicles miRNAs as biomarkers of boar semen cryotolerance

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Carolina Pedrosa ◽  
Mariana A. Torres ◽  
Diego V. Alkmin ◽  
Jorge E.P. Pinzon ◽  
Simone Maria M.K. Martins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Extracellular Vesicles ◽  
Seminal Plasma ◽  
Boar Semen

Initial Characterization of the Human Seminal Plasma Proteome in 3 Fertile Normogonadic Men by Top-Down Strategy.

2010 ◽  
pp. P3-342-P3-342
Author(s):  
D. Milardi ◽  
G. Grande ◽  
F. Vincenzoni ◽  
A. Giampietro ◽  
A. Bianchi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Seminal Plasma ◽  
Plasma Proteome ◽  
Human Seminal Plasma ◽  
Top Down ◽  
Initial Characterization

Seasonal changes of steroid concentrations in seminal plasma of a European wild boar

1984 ◽  
Vol 107 (3) ◽  
pp. 425-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Schopper ◽  
J. Gaus ◽  
R. Claus ◽  
H. Bader
Keyword(s):  
Wild Boar ◽  
Seminal Plasma ◽  
Seasonal Pattern ◽  
Plasma Concentrations ◽  
Boar Taint ◽  
Steroid Production ◽  
European Wild Boar ◽  
Clear Seasonal Pattern ◽  
Boar Semen ◽  
Low Levels

Abstract. The influence of season on testicular steroid production as a parameter of testicular function has been studied in a wild boar. Semen was collected once weekly while it served the dummy. In seminal plasma concentrations of the following steroids were determined by radioimmunoassay: unconjugated testosterone, conjugated testosterone, unconjugated total oestrogens, conjugated total oestrogens and 5α-androst-16-en-3-one ('boar-taint steroid'). All steroids showed a clear seasonal pattern with highest concentrations in autumn and early winter and low levels from January to July. Maxima during the rutting season were 10–25 times greater than average values out of season. During a 2-month-period (mid-July until mid-September) libido was abolished and the wild boar refused to mount the dummy. These results indicate that the seasonal variation in testicular steroid production by the wild boar, regulated by photoperiod, are similar to those of the domestic boar.

scholarly journals Comparison of oxidant and antioxidant status of seminal plasma and spermatozoa of several fish species

2013 ◽  
Vol 58 (No. 7) ◽  
pp. 313-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Shaliutina-Kolešová ◽  
I. Gazo ◽  
J. Cosson ◽  
O. Linhart
Keyword(s):  
Superoxide Dismutase ◽  
Glutathione Peroxidase ◽  
Glutathione Reductase ◽  
Seminal Plasma ◽  
Brook Trout ◽  
Siberian Sturgeon ◽  
Russian Sturgeon ◽  
Thiobarbituric Acid Reactive Substance ◽  
Acipenser Baerii ◽  
Carbonyl Protein

Oxidant and antioxidant activity in seminal plasma was compared with that in spermatozoa of teleost (common carp Cyprinus carpio and brook trout Salvelinus fontinalis) and chondrostean (Russian sturgeon Acipenser gueldenstaedtii, Siberian sturgeon Acipenser baerii, and sterlet Acipenser ruthenus) fishes. No differences were found between seminal plasma and spermatozoa in the level of thiobarbituric-acid-reactive substance (0.24 ± 0.08 to 0.33 ± 0.04 nmol/mg proteins) in Russian sturgeon, Siberian sturgeon, and sterlet. Carbonyl protein concentration was significantly higher in spermatozoa than in seminal plasma of all studied species. Analyzed antioxidants included superoxide dismutase, glutathione reductase, and glutathione peroxidase activity. Significant differences (P < 0.05) were detected between seminal plasma and spermatozoa in total superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione reductase (GR). Total glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activity was significantly higher in brook trout (12.56 ± 3.23 mU/mg proteins) and Russian sturgeon (11.56 ± 3.12 mU/mg proteins) spermatozoa compared to seminal plasma (6.81 ± 1.56 mU/mg proteins in brook trout and 9.56 ± 3.12 mU/mg proteins in Russian sturgeon). This study provides new data on oxidant and antioxidant balance between spermatozoa and seminal plasma that may be of value in the development of methods for artificial reproduction of teleost and chondrostean species.  

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