Review
Veterinary Sciences
A. Partyka, A. Babapour, M. Mikita, S. Adeniran, W. Nizanski
Summary: The main cause of sperm chromatin damage is oxidative stress, which is related to embryo development failure and adult infertility. Lipid peroxidation is the oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids in biological systems, leading to cell damage. The high concentration of polyunsaturated fatty acids in avian sperm membrane makes them susceptible to peroxidative damage. Common methods used to evaluate lipid peroxidation and its damage in avian semen include colorimetric assays and fluorescence probes.
POLISH JOURNAL OF VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biology
Deniz Yeni, Sukru Gungor, Fatih Avdatek, Mehmet Fuat Gulhan, Kemal Tuna Olgac, Muhammed Enes Inanc, Baris Denk, Umut Tasdemir
Summary: The study aims to determine the potential protective effects of different doses of hesperidin on ram semen after freeze-thawing. The results show that the added doses of hesperidin do not affect the motility of the semen, but the H10 dose has positive effects on acrosome integrity and chromatin damage.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Miguel A. Silvestre, Jesus L. Yaniz, Fernando J. Pena, Pilar Santolaria, Maria Castello-Ruiz
Summary: The supplementation of antioxidants in extenders before refrigeration could reduce the detrimental effects of increased reactive oxidative species and decreased sperm quality parameters during long-term semen storage at refrigerated temperatures. However, the problem of oxidative stress in semen storage has not been fully resolved and the effects of antioxidants for semen-cooled storage have not been thoroughly reviewed.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hanna Lesiewska, Alina Wozniak, Pawel Reisner, Krzysztof Czosnyka, Joanna Stachura, Grazyna Malukiewicz
Summary: Oxidative stress and depletion of antioxidant defenses may contribute to cataract incidence in patients under 60 years. This study measured antioxidant enzyme activity, vitamin concentrations, and oxidative stress markers in cataract patients and controls. The results showed lower activity of antioxidant enzymes and lower concentrations of vitamins A and E in cataract patients. Additionally, higher levels of lipid peroxidation and protein oxidation were observed, indicating increased oxidative stress in cataract patients. Supplementation with antioxidants could be beneficial for this group of patients.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Alexandra Alevra, Athanasios Exadactylos, Eleni Mente, Serafeim Papadopoulos
Summary: Cryopreservation of fish sperm is a rapidly evolving technique with potential benefits in genetic reproduction programs and conservation efforts. The use of cryoprotectants and antioxidants, such as melotonin, is crucial to minimize damage to the sperm during the freezing and warming processes. Further research is needed to explore the positive effects of melatonin as a sperm cryoprotectant in fish species and establish improvement protocols for cryopreservation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chahrazad Belaid, Ibtissem Sbartai
Summary: Thiram is able to induce oxidative damage in the aquatic organism Daphnia magna, depleting antioxidants, increasing lipid peroxidation, and leading to oxidative stress and ultimately death. The study highlights the importance of assessing the effects of Thiram on non-vertebrate organisms.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Anita Yovas, W. A. Manjusha, Stanely Mainzen Prince Ponnian
Summary: β-Caryophyllene has antioxidant effects and can protect the heart by inhibiting the intrinsic pathway of cardiomyocyte apoptosis and reducing infarct size.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Reproductive Biology
Mahak Singh, R. Talimoa Mollier, Nungshitula Pongener, L. J. Bordoloi, Rakesh Kumar, J. K. Chaudhary, Rahul Katiyar, M. H. Khan, D. J. Rajkhowa, V. K. Mishra
Summary: This study found that dietary linseed oil supplementation can alleviate the negative effects of heat stress on boar semen quality in sub-tropical climates. It improves semen quality parameters, enhances antioxidant capacity, and increases the concentration of fatty acids in seminal plasma and sperm.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Shubin Li, Jingyu Ren, Wenqi Zhang, Biao Wang, Yuzhen Ma, Liya Su, Yanfeng Dai, Gang Liu
Summary: The synergistic protective effect of co-supplementation of glutathione (GSH) with selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) on the cryopreservation efficiency of bull semen was analyzed in this study. The results showed that co-supplementation of GSH with SeNPs effectively protected bull spermatozoa, improved sperm motility and viability, and enhanced antioxidant capacity and embryonic development potential.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Ana Patricia Alves Leao, Alexandre Vinhas de Souza, Nelson Fijamo Mesquita, Luciano Jose Pereira, Marcio Gilberto Zangeronimo
Summary: This systematic review evaluated the potential benefits of antioxidant enrichment of rooster semen extenders. The findings suggest that antioxidants can reduce oxidative stress and improve fertilizing capacity for roosters.
RESEARCH IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
Anna Ekner-Grzyb, Anna Duka, Tomasz Grzyb, Isabel Lopes, Jagna Chmielowska-Bak
Summary: Pollution of the environment with plastic is a significant concern in the modern world. Despite recycling methods, a substantial amount of plastic is still deposited in the environment. Nanoplastic, in particular, poses a serious danger as it can be effectively taken up and transported within organisms. It has been found to exert toxic effects on plants, mainly through oxidative response.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Megha Murali, T. Shivanandappa
Summary: Endosulfan exposure causes high levels of oxidative stress in the liver and brain, leading to reduced antioxidant enzyme activity and increased ROS and lipid peroxidation. The brain is more susceptible to oxidative stress than the liver, likely due to its lower antioxidant defenses and higher oxygen consumption.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Kristina Petrovic, Jovana Sucur Elez, Marina Crnkovic, Slobodan Krsmanovic, Milos Rajkovic, Boris Kuzmanovic, Dorde Malencic
Summary: Oxidative stress in soybean plants infected with Diaporthe isolates was evaluated to select the least aggressive inoculation method, determine the most aggressive Diaporthe isolate, and identify the most tolerant soybean cultivar.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Cristiane Silva Aguiar, Celso Henrique Souza Costa Barros, William Morais Machado, Ivan Bezerra Allaman, Antonio de Oliveira Leite Filho, Larissa Pires Barbosa, Paola Pereira das Neves Snoeck
Summary: This study evaluated the association of Trolox (R) concentrations and the addition of a fixed concentration of DHA in the freezing of Mangalarga Marchador stallion semen. The results showed that a concentration of 40 pM Trolox (R) improved sperm velocity parameters, while a concentration of 30 pM Trolox (R) had a negative impact on sperm motility, and a concentration of 50 pM Trolox (R) did not adequately preserve membrane integrity.
ANIMAL REPRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Physiology
Yi Zhang, Jialong Wu, Lai Jiang, Chenkang Lu, Zhengwei Huang, Bin Liu
Summary: Fluorine induces oxidative stress leading to cellular damage; depletion of GSH and increased oxidized GSH in high fluoride environments; fluoride-induced oxidative stress and ferroptosis are related due to iron metabolism disorders.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Agnieszka Antonczyk, Malgorzata Ochota, Wojciech Nizanski
Summary: This study analyzed the clinical evaluation and umbilical cord blood analysis of newborn puppies delivered by elective Caesarean section. Most puppies had low Apgar scores at birth but improved by the 20th minute. Puppies with lower Apgar scores were at higher risk of death within the first 24 hours. Newborn puppies had mild acidemia with higher glucose levels correlating with lower Apgar scores and increased risk of death.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Joanna Kochan, Agnieszka Nowak, Barbara Kij, Sylwia Prochowska, Wojciech Nizanski
Summary: The study identified that the timing of the first and second cleavage divisions, the timing of blastocyst cavity formation, and morphological anomalies are early and non-invasive indicators of cat embryo development in vitro.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Sylwia Prochowska, Stanislaw Dzimira, Alicja Tomaszek, Wojciech Nizanski
Summary: This study investigated the immunolocalization of adrenergic receptors in the reproductive tract of male cats, revealing various types of adrenoceptors present in the smooth muscle, with α2A-adrenoceptor showing strong expression. The potential clinical application of α1-mimetics in optimizing pharmacological semen collection in felids was suggested based on the presence of different adrenergic receptors in the reproductive tract.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Barbara Kij-Mitka, Halina Cernohorska, Svatava Kubickova, Sylwia Prochowska, Wojciech Nizanski, Joanna Kochan, Monika Bugno-Poniewierska
Summary: The study aimed to visualize sex chromosomes in domestic cat sperm using the FISH technique, successfully showing the presence of X and Y chromosomes. This technique may be useful for detecting chromosomal abnormalities in feline sperm.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Martyna Woszczylo, Antoni Szumny, Jacek Lyczko, Tadeusz Jezierski, Paulina Krzeminska, Izabela Szczerbal, Marek Switonski, Wojciech Nizanski, Michal Dzieciol
Summary: The study describes a case of a male animal with atypically increased attractiveness, influencing the behavior of adult, intact males, even though there were no detectable signs of clinical estrogenization. This suggests the involvement of other hormones in creating incidental attractiveness.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Guillaume Domain, Justyna Buczkowska, Patrycja Kalak, Eline Wydooghe, Penelope Banchi, Osvaldo Bogado Pascottini, Wojciech Nizanski, Ann Van Soom
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between blood serum Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) concentration and semen quality in dogs. Moderate negative associations were found between serum AMH and semen total motility, progressive motility, and normal morphology, suggesting that high serum AMH may be a potential biomarker for identifying dogs that would require further semen investigation. An optimal cut-off point value of 5.54 μg/L for serum AMH was determined to have the greatest sensitivity and specificity in predicting semen quality. Future research is needed to confirm these preliminary results.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Guillaume Domain, Hiba Ali Hassan, Eline Wydooghe, Osvaldo Bogado Pascottini, Anders Johannisson, Jane M. Morrell, Wojciech Nizanski, Ann Van Soom
Summary: This study investigated the use of single layer centrifugation (SLC) to select the best-quality spermatozoa before freezing dog semen. The results showed that SLC was effective in separating spermatozoa based on their quality, resulting in better quality spermatozoa after thawing compared to standard centrifugation. However, spermatozoa from suboptimal semen quality did not survive freezing as well as those from optimal semen quality, even after using SLC. Although SLC allows for the isolation of high-quality spermatozoa and improves sperm sample quality after thawing, it does not improve the inherent freezing ability of suboptimal semen quality. Eighteen pups have been born so far using SLC-selected frozen-thawed semen, demonstrating the fertility of these selected spermatozoa.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Sylwia Prochowska, Wojciech Nizanski, Feline Snoeck, Eline Wydooghe, Ann Van Soom, Joanna Kochan, Vasyl Stefanyk
Summary: This paper describes the application of artificial reproductive techniques (ART) in various species of wild felids by three European teams. A total of 22 semen collection attempts were made in 12 species, with 15 successful cases. The study confirms that ART is primarily used for cases of infertility rather than routine breeding tools.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Michal Dzieciol, Aleksandra Szpaczek, Oliwia Uchanska, Wojciech Nizanski
Summary: This study presents the influence of meloxicam administration on corpora lutea function in domestic dogs. A single subcutaneous injection of meloxicam led to a temporary decrease in progesterone levels with no negative impact on fertility. This highlights the need for further research on the safety and effectiveness of meloxicam in canine females.
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Oliwia Uchanska, Malgorzata Ochota, Maria Eberhardt, Wojciech Nizanski
Summary: The article summarizes the factors affecting the health and survival of puppies during pregnancy, birth, and the first weeks of life. It emphasizes the importance of the perinatal period.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Wojciech Nizanski, Maria Eberhardt, Malgorzata Ochota, Christelle Fontaine, Xavier Levy, Joanna Pasikowska
Summary: This study compares the effects of osaterone acetate and deslorelin acetate on the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in older male dogs. The results show that deslorelin acetate leads to a lack of libido and affects sperm function before causing azoospermia, while osaterone acetate has no impact on libido and only temporarily reduces seminal plasma volume, resulting in a temporary deterioration of motile and progressive spermatozoa.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Anna Zwyrzykowska-Wodzinska, Wieslaw Bielas, Wojciech Nizanski, Anna Jankowska-Makosa, Damian Knecht
Summary: Supplementing boars with linseed oil ethyl esters improves semen parameters, including sperm viability, semen volume, and sperm concentration, reducing pig production costs.
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Meriem Baouche, Malgorzata Ochota, Yann Locatelli, Pascal Mermillod, Wojciech Nizanski
Summary: Veterinary regenerative medicine is an active research area that utilizes mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). MSCs, obtained from various adult tissues, have the ability to self-renew and develop into other cells. These cells can be used to treat orthopaedic conditions, asthma, kidney disease, gingivostomatitis, and inflammatory bowel disease in animals. MSCs have unique properties that make them suitable for therapeutic applications in veterinary medicine, and ongoing research in this field may lead to breakthroughs in treating currently untreatable diseases. This review provides an overview of the biology and therapeutic potential of MSCs in canines and felines.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Zuzanna Ligocka, Agnieszka Partyka, Sabine Schaefer-Somi, Anna Mucha, Wojciech Nizanski
Summary: The use of cholesterol-loaded cyclodextrins (CLC) improves the motility and percentage of live spermatozoa, but decreases the binding ability of the sperm to the oocyte.
