Boar sperm velocity and motility patterns under capacitating and non-capacitating incubation conditions. 2005

M García Herreros, and I M Aparicio, and I Núñez, and L J García-Marín, and M C Gil, and F J Peña Vega
Department of Animal Health and Medicine (Reproduction and Obstetrics), Facultad de Veterinaria, University of Extremadura, Avd. de la Universidad s/n, 10071 Cáceres, Spain.

This study compares the velocity and motility of boar sperm under capacitating and non-capacitating incubation conditions. Aliquots of pooled, washed boar sperm were incubated in either Tyrode's complete medium (TCM; a capacitating medium), Ca2+-free TCM (TCM-Ca2+), or Ca2+ and NaHCO3-free TCM (Tyrode's basal medium [TBM]; a non-capacitating medium). Motility patterns were determined every hour over a 3h period of incubation at 38 degrees C. Capacitation status was assessed by the chlortetracycline assay after 1 and 3h of incubation. Experiments were repeated five times. Compared to the TBM control, a significant increase was seen in the percentage of capacitated sperm after 1h of incubation in TCM: the kinematics of these sperm cells were favorably modified. However, the motility patterns of sperm cells incubated in TCM and TCM-Ca2+ were very similar. Under capacitating conditions (TCM), the coefficients of linearity (LIN) and straightness (STR) significantly increased over time (LIN values were significantly different after 3h of incubation, while STR values were significantly different after only 2 h). Significant correlations were seen between LIN and the percentage of cells showing the B pattern (r = 0.334, P < 0.05) and the number of acrosome reacted spermatozoa (r = 0.301, P < 0.05). This suggests that capacitated boar spermatozoa may have a species-specific motility pattern.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007552 Isotonic Solutions Solutions having the same osmotic pressure as blood serum, or another solution with which they are compared. (From Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed & Dorland, 28th ed) Solutions, Isotonic
D008297 Male Males
D002118 Calcium A basic element found in nearly all tissues. It is a member of the alkaline earth family of metals with the atomic symbol Ca, atomic number 20, and atomic weight 40. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and combines with phosphorus to form calcium phosphate in the bones and teeth. It is essential for the normal functioning of nerves and muscles and plays a role in blood coagulation (as factor IV) and in many enzymatic processes. Coagulation Factor IV,Factor IV,Blood Coagulation Factor IV,Calcium-40,Calcium 40,Factor IV, Coagulation
D002751 Chlortetracycline A TETRACYCLINE with a 7-chloro substitution. Aureocyclin,Aureomycin,Aureomycine,Biomycin,Chlorotetracycline,Chlortetracycline Bisulfate,Chlortetracycline Hydrochloride,Chlortetracycline Monohydrochloride,Chlortetracycline Sulfate (1:1),Chlortetracycline Sulfate (2:1),Chlortetracycline, 4-Epimer,Chlortetracycline, Calcium Salt,4-Epimer Chlortetracycline,Bisulfate, Chlortetracycline,Calcium Salt Chlortetracycline,Chlortetracycline, 4 Epimer,Hydrochloride, Chlortetracycline,Monohydrochloride, Chlortetracycline,Salt Chlortetracycline, Calcium
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D013075 Sperm Capacitation The structural and functional changes by which SPERMATOZOA become capable of oocyte FERTILIZATION. It normally requires exposing the sperm to the female genital tract for a period of time to bring about increased SPERM MOTILITY and the ACROSOME REACTION before fertilization in the FALLOPIAN TUBES can take place. Capacitation of Spermatozoa,Capacitation, Sperm,Spermatozoa Capacitation
D013081 Sperm Motility Movement characteristics of SPERMATOZOA in a fresh specimen. It is measured as the percentage of sperms that are moving, and as the percentage of sperms with productive flagellar motion such as rapid, linear, and forward progression. Motilities, Sperm,Motility, Sperm,Sperm Motilities
D013552 Swine Any of various animals that constitute the family Suidae and comprise stout-bodied, short-legged omnivorous mammals with thick skin, usually covered with coarse bristles, a rather long mobile snout, and small tail. Included are the genera Babyrousa, Phacochoerus (wart hogs), and Sus, the latter containing the domestic pig (see SUS SCROFA). Phacochoerus,Pigs,Suidae,Warthogs,Wart Hogs,Hog, Wart,Hogs, Wart,Wart Hog
D013997 Time Factors Elements of limited time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations. Time Series,Factor, Time,Time Factor
D017693 Sodium Bicarbonate A white, crystalline powder that is commonly used as a pH buffering agent, an electrolyte replenisher, systemic alkalizer and in topical cleansing solutions. Baking Soda,Carbonic Acid Monosodium Salt,Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate,Bicarbonate, Sodium,Hydrogen Carbonate, Sodium,Soda, Baking

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