Development of single blastomeres derived from two-cell embryos produced in vitro in pigs. 2011

T Q Dang-Nguyen, and M Kaneda, and T Somfai, and S Haraguchi, and K Matsukawa, and S Akagi, and K Kikuchi, and M Nakai, and B X Nguyen, and A Tajima, and Y Kanai, and T Nagai
National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science (NILGS), National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO), Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan.

The objective was to investigate development of single blastomeres derived from IVP two-cell porcine embryos. There was no difference (P > 0.05) in blastocyst rates among intact two-cell embryos (IN), zona-free two-cell embryos (ZF), and single blastomere (SB) groups (50.0 ± 9.7, 57.4 ± 5.7, and 45.1 ± 7.2%, respectively; mean ± SEM). However, blastocyst yield for the SB group (90.2 ± 14.4%, based on the original number of two-cell embryos before blastomere separation) was higher (P < 0.05) than those of IN and ZF groups. Although the number of inner cell mass (ICM) and trophectoderm (TE) cells in SB blastocysts (6.2 ± 0.8 and 15.5 ± 1.1, respectively) was lower (P < 0.05) than those in IN (12.4 ± 1.3 and 26.0 ± 3.8) and ZF blastocysts (10.7 ± 1.6 and 26.4 ± 3.4), ICM:TE ratios did not differ significantly among groups. Expressions of transcripts associated with cellular organization (TUBA1 and TUBB) were reduced (P < 0.05) in SB versus IN blastocysts. However, there was no significant difference among groups for expression of transcripts associated with responses to stress (HSPE1, HSPD1, and HSPCA) or glucose catabolism (ENO1, COX6C, COX7B, NDUFA4, NDUFA13, UCRC, and UQCRFS1) in blastocysts. The percentage of the sister blastomere pairs in which both cells developed to blastocysts (36.6 ± 5.3%) or both degenerated (46.3 ± 10.3%) were higher (P < 0.05) than that of the pairs in which one developed to blastocyst while the other degenerated (17.1 ± 7.8%). When both pairs developed to blastocysts, one blastocyst had more (P < 0.05) ICM and TE cells (8.2 ± 1.2 and 20.2 ± 2.1, respectively) than the other (5.2 ± 0.9 and 13.5 ± 1.1), although ICM:TE cell ratios were not significantly different. In conclusion, blastomere separation at the two-cell stage significantly increased blastocyst yield from IVP porcine embryos. This might be a useful approach for conservation of rare pig breeds, in which low numbers of embryos limited the success of embryo transfer.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D001757 Blastomeres Undifferentiated cells resulting from cleavage of a fertilized egg (ZYGOTE). Inside the intact ZONA PELLUCIDA, each cleavage yields two blastomeres of about half size of the parent cell. Up to the 8-cell stage, all of the blastomeres are totipotent. The 16-cell MORULA contains outer cells and inner cells. Blastocytes,Blastocyte,Blastomere
D004622 Embryo, Mammalian The entity of a developing mammal (MAMMALS), generally from the cleavage of a ZYGOTE to the end of embryonic differentiation of basic structures. For the human embryo, this represents the first two months of intrauterine development preceding the stages of the FETUS. Embryonic Structures, Mammalian,Mammalian Embryo,Mammalian Embryo Structures,Mammalian Embryonic Structures,Embryo Structure, Mammalian,Embryo Structures, Mammalian,Embryonic Structure, Mammalian,Embryos, Mammalian,Mammalian Embryo Structure,Mammalian Embryonic Structure,Mammalian Embryos,Structure, Mammalian Embryo,Structure, Mammalian Embryonic,Structures, Mammalian Embryo,Structures, Mammalian Embryonic
D004624 Embryo Transfer The transfer of mammalian embryos from an in vivo or in vitro environment to a suitable host to improve pregnancy or gestational outcome in human or animal. In human fertility treatment programs, preimplantation embryos ranging from the 4-cell stage to the blastocyst stage are transferred to the uterine cavity between 3-5 days after FERTILIZATION IN VITRO. Blastocyst Transfer,Tubal Embryo Transfer,Tubal Embryo Stage Transfer,Embryo Transfers,Transfer, Embryo,Transfers, Embryo
D005307 Fertilization in Vitro An assisted reproductive technique that includes the direct handling and manipulation of oocytes and sperm to achieve fertilization in vitro. Test-Tube Fertilization,Fertilizations in Vitro,In Vitro Fertilization,Test-Tube Babies,Babies, Test-Tube,Baby, Test-Tube,Fertilization, Test-Tube,Fertilizations, Test-Tube,In Vitro Fertilizations,Test Tube Babies,Test Tube Fertilization,Test-Tube Baby,Test-Tube Fertilizations
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
D012333 RNA, Messenger RNA sequences that serve as templates for protein synthesis. Bacterial mRNAs are generally primary transcripts in that they do not require post-transcriptional processing. Eukaryotic mRNA is synthesized in the nucleus and must be exported to the cytoplasm for translation. Most eukaryotic mRNAs have a sequence of polyadenylic acid at the 3' end, referred to as the poly(A) tail. The function of this tail is not known for certain, but it may play a role in the export of mature mRNA from the nucleus as well as in helping stabilize some mRNA molecules by retarding their degradation in the cytoplasm. Messenger RNA,Messenger RNA, Polyadenylated,Poly(A) Tail,Poly(A)+ RNA,Poly(A)+ mRNA,RNA, Messenger, Polyadenylated,RNA, Polyadenylated,mRNA,mRNA, Non-Polyadenylated,mRNA, Polyadenylated,Non-Polyadenylated mRNA,Poly(A) RNA,Polyadenylated mRNA,Non Polyadenylated mRNA,Polyadenylated Messenger RNA,Polyadenylated RNA,RNA, Polyadenylated Messenger,mRNA, Non Polyadenylated
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
D046149 Embryo Culture Techniques The technique of maintaining or growing mammalian EMBRYOS in vitro. This method offers an opportunity to observe EMBRYONIC DEVELOPMENT; METABOLISM; and susceptibility to TERATOGENS. Blastocyst Culture Techniques,Blastocyst Culture Technique,Culture Technique, Blastocyst,Culture Technique, Embryo,Culture Techniques, Blastocyst,Culture Techniques, Embryo,Embryo Culture Technique
D047108 Embryonic Development Morphological and physiological development of EMBRYOS. Embryo Development,Embryogenesis,Postimplantation Embryo Development,Preimplantation Embryo Development,Embryonic Programming,Post-implantation Embryo Development,Postnidation Embryo Development,Postnidation Embryo Development, Animal,Pre-implantation Embryo Development,Prenidation Embryo Development, Animal,Development, Embryo,Development, Embryonic,Development, Postnidation Embryo,Embryo Development, Post-implantation,Embryo Development, Postimplantation,Embryo Development, Postnidation,Embryo Development, Pre-implantation,Embryo Development, Preimplantation,Embryonic Developments,Embryonic Programmings,Post implantation Embryo Development,Pre implantation Embryo Development
D018507 Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental Any of the processes by which nuclear, cytoplasmic, or intercellular factors influence the differential control of gene action during the developmental stages of an organism. Developmental Gene Expression Regulation,Embryologic Gene Expression Regulation,Gene Expression Regulation, Embryologic,Regulation of Gene Expression, Developmental,Regulation of Gene Expression, Embryologic,Regulation, Gene Expression, Developmental,Regulation, Gene Expression, Embryologic

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