Effect of astaxanthin in extenders on sperm quality and functional variables of frozen-thawed boar semen. 2020

A Basioura, and I A Tsakmakidis, and E A Martinez, and J Roca, and J Li, and M F Molina, and A Theodoridis, and C M Boscos, and I Parrilla
Unit of Biotechnology of Reproduction, Farm Animals Clinic, School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54627, Thessaloniki, Greece. Electronic address: athinabas@hotmail.com.

The aim of the study was to determine whether the presence of astaxanthin (ASX) protects boar spermatozoa against damage related to cryopreservation. Pooled ejaculates extended in Beltsville Thawing Solution (BTS) were used. Three experiments were conducted: 1) sperm samples were pre-incubated overnight (17 °C) with ASX (0, 0.5, 5, 15 μM) prior to freezing and then frozen using cooling and thawing extenders supplemented with ASX (0, 0.5, 5, 15 μM); 2) sperm samples were treated with ASX (0, 0.5, 5, 15 μM) only during overnight pre-incubation (17 °C) prior to cryopreservation; and 3) a thawing extender was supplemented with ASX (0, 0.5, 5, 15 μM). The groups were as follows: control (C; no treatment), ASX 1 (0.5 μM), ASX 2 (5 μM) and ASX 3 (15 μM). Total (TM) and progressive (PM) motility was analyzed using CASA, while sperm viability, reactive oxygen species generation, lipid peroxidation and apoptoticlike changes were analyzed using flow cytometry. Sperm variables were evaluated prior to freezing as well as 30 and 150 min after thawing. In Experiment 1, the values of TM and sperm viability post-thaw were less in the ASX 3 than C group. In Experiment 2, there was no effect of ASX on any of the sperm variables evaluated, while in Experiment 3, apoptotic-like changes were less in the ASX 1 than C group. In conclusion, there was a subtle beneficial effect on cryopreserved boar spermatozoa after addition of ASX to thawing media.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D002470 Cell Survival The span of viability of a cell characterized by the capacity to perform certain functions such as metabolism, growth, reproduction, some form of responsiveness, and adaptability. Cell Viability,Cell Viabilities,Survival, Cell,Viabilities, Cell,Viability, Cell
D003451 Cryoprotective Agents Substances that provide protection against the harmful effects of freezing temperatures. Cryoprotective Agent,Cryoprotective Effect,Cryoprotective Effects,Agent, Cryoprotective,Agents, Cryoprotective,Effect, Cryoprotective,Effects, Cryoprotective
D005615 Freezing Liquids transforming into solids by the removal of heat. Melting
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
D012662 Semen Preservation The process by which semen is kept viable outside of the organism from which it was derived (i.e., kept from decay by means of a chemical agent, cooling, or a fluid substitute that mimics the natural state within the organism). Frozen Semen,Sperm Preservation,Preservation, Semen,Preservation, Sperm,Semen, Frozen
D013094 Spermatozoa Mature male germ cells derived from SPERMATIDS. As spermatids move toward the lumen of the SEMINIFEROUS TUBULES, they undergo extensive structural changes including the loss of cytoplasm, condensation of CHROMATIN into the SPERM HEAD, formation of the ACROSOME cap, the SPERM MIDPIECE and the SPERM TAIL that provides motility. Sperm,Spermatozoon,X-Bearing Sperm,X-Chromosome-Bearing Sperm,Y-Bearing Sperm,Y-Chromosome-Bearing Sperm,Sperm, X-Bearing,Sperm, X-Chromosome-Bearing,Sperm, Y-Bearing,Sperm, Y-Chromosome-Bearing,Sperms, X-Bearing,Sperms, X-Chromosome-Bearing,Sperms, Y-Bearing,Sperms, Y-Chromosome-Bearing,X Bearing Sperm,X Chromosome Bearing Sperm,X-Bearing Sperms,X-Chromosome-Bearing Sperms,Y Bearing Sperm,Y Chromosome Bearing Sperm,Y-Bearing Sperms,Y-Chromosome-Bearing Sperms
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
D015925 Cryopreservation Preservation of cells, tissues, organs, or embryos by freezing. In histological preparations, cryopreservation or cryofixation is used to maintain the existing form, structure, and chemical composition of all the constituent elements of the specimens. Cryofixation,Cryonic Suspension,Cryonic Suspensions,Suspension, Cryonic
D017382 Reactive Oxygen Species Molecules or ions formed by the incomplete one-electron reduction of oxygen. These reactive oxygen intermediates include SINGLET OXYGEN; SUPEROXIDES; PEROXIDES; HYDROXYL RADICAL; and HYPOCHLOROUS ACID. They contribute to the microbicidal activity of PHAGOCYTES, regulation of SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION and GENE EXPRESSION, and the oxidative damage to NUCLEIC ACIDS; PROTEINS; and LIPIDS. Active Oxygen Species,Oxygen Radical,Oxygen Radicals,Pro-Oxidant,Reactive Oxygen Intermediates,Active Oxygen,Oxygen Species, Reactive,Pro-Oxidants,Oxygen, Active,Pro Oxidant,Pro Oxidants,Radical, Oxygen

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