2016
DOI: 10.1095/biolreprod.116.138792
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Cauda Epididymis-Specific Beta-Defensin 126 Promotes Sperm Motility but Not Fertilizing Ability in Cattle

Abstract: Bovine beta-defensin 126 (BBD126) exhibits preferential expression for the cauda epididymis of males, where it is absorbed onto the tail and postacrosomal region of the sperm. The aim of this study was to examine the role of BBD126 in bull sperm function. Fresh and frozen-thawed semen were incubated in the presence of different capacitating agents as well as with phosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase C. These treatments, which have been successful in releasing beta-defensin 126 from macaque sperm, proved… Show more

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“…Of note, except for HBD2 and 3, HBD1 is expressed in the human testicular germ‐line in a consistent manner (Com et al, ). In bovine caudal epididymal and vas deferens epithelial cells, defensin β 126 (DEFB126) is associated with antimicrobial peptides involved in sperm motility (Fernandez‐Fuertes et al, ), cell signaling, chemoattraction, immunoregulation (Narciandi et al, ), and sperm binding to the oviductal epithelium (Lyons et al, ). In human studies, incubation of sperm with defensin improved sperm motility and pregnancy rate (Zupin et al, ).…”
Section: Testicular Immune Mechanismmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Of note, except for HBD2 and 3, HBD1 is expressed in the human testicular germ‐line in a consistent manner (Com et al, ). In bovine caudal epididymal and vas deferens epithelial cells, defensin β 126 (DEFB126) is associated with antimicrobial peptides involved in sperm motility (Fernandez‐Fuertes et al, ), cell signaling, chemoattraction, immunoregulation (Narciandi et al, ), and sperm binding to the oviductal epithelium (Lyons et al, ). In human studies, incubation of sperm with defensin improved sperm motility and pregnancy rate (Zupin et al, ).…”
Section: Testicular Immune Mechanismmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Amostras do corpo do epidídimo apresentaram maior porcentagem de células com lesão de acrossoma e membrana plasmática em relação as amostras dos demais segmentos. Estudos mais aprofundados sobre a dinâmica das membranas plasmática e acrossomal durante a maturação descrevem a expressão de diferentes genes ao longo do lúmen do epidídimo, evidenciando a secreção e adesão de diferentes proteínas de membrana plasmática (Fernandez-Fuertes et al, 2016; e acrossomal (Ma et al, 2013). Outras modificações também são observadas, como mudança do perfil lipídico da membrana plasmática (R. Jones, 1998a;R.…”
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“…A maturação espermática é o processo que engloba o trânsito de espermatozoides pelo epidídimo, as interações da célula com os componentes do fluido epididimário, promovendo modificações morfológicas e bioquímicas, resultando na aquisição da capacidade fecundante Fernandez-Fuertes et al, 2016; (Hinton, Lan, Rudolph, Labus, & Lye, 1998;.…”
Section: Maturação Espermáticaunclassified
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