Effects of dietary plant polyphenols and seaweed extract mixture on male-rabbit semen: Quality traits and antioxidant markers

Vizzari, Francesco; Massányi, Martin; Knížatová, Nikola; Corino, C.; Rossi, Raffaella; Ondruška, Ľubomír; Tirpák, Filip; Halo, Marko; Massányi, Péter

doi:10.1016/j.sjbs.2020.11.043

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“…The exposure to oxidative stress may result in adaptation (increased activity of defense mechanisms), damage to macromolecules (DNA fragmentation, protein modifications, lipid peroxidation) [ 172 , 173 ], or cell death (apoptosis, or even necrosis with a wider impact on surrounding cells and tissue) [ 174 ]. The effect of OS may be also mitigated by antioxidants by oral administration [ 175 , 176 , 177 , 178 ] or direct supplementation of reproduction-associated cells [ 179 , 180 , 181 , 182 , 183 ].…”

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Exogenous Factors Affecting the Functional Integrity of Male Reproduction

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Greifová

Lukáč

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Natural processes along with increased industrial production and the irresponsible behavior of mankind have resulted in environmental pollution. Environmental pollutants can be categorized based on their characteristics and appearance into the following groups: physical, biological, and chemical. Every single one of them represents a serious threat to the male reproductive tract despite the different modes of action. Male gonads and gametes are especially vulnerable to the effect of exogenous factors; therefore, they are considered a reliable indicator of environmental pollution. The impact of xenobiotics or radiation leads to an irreversible impairment of fertility displayed by histological changes, modulated androgen production, or compromised spermatozoa (or germ cells) quality. The present article reviews the exogenous threats, male reproductive system, the mode of action, and overall impact on the reproductive health of humans and animals.

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Exogenous Factors Affecting the Functional Integrity of Male Reproduction

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Greifová

Lukáč

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“…Uric nitrogen could serve as substrate for reactive oxygen species and thus protect important biomolecules against oxidative damage of the spermatozoa [ 39 ]. Nevertheless, no significant changes in concentration of uric nitrogen either in semen plasma or blood are provided with supplemented diets [ 40 ].…”

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“…This finding is supported in rabbits fed with probiotics and an improvement in the metabolic state of the rabbits could be expected [ 41 ]. It is well known that increased concentrations of phosphorous are associated with increased fertility of males [ 40 ]. Nevertheless, the results regarding calcium are not conclusive.…”

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Effect of Postbiotic Based on Lactic Acid Bacteria on Semen Quality and Health of Male Rabbits

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Argente

García

2021

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of lactic acid bacteria-based postbiotic supplementation on semen characteristics and hematological and biochemical profiles in rabbits. A total of 28 males were randomly allocated into two groups. Males received a Control diet and Enriched diet supplemented with postbiotic for 15 weeks (4 weeks of adaptation period and 11 weeks of experimental period). Body weight, feed intake and semen characteristics were recorded weekly. Hematological profile was recorded at the beginning and end of the experiment and biochemical profile at 0, 5, 10 and 15 weeks. Bayesian methodology was used for the statistical analysis. Feed intake was higher in Control diet (125.2 g) than in the Enriched diet (118.6 g, p = 1.00). The percentages of abnormal spermatozoa were higher in Control diet than in Enriched diet (30% and 22%; p = 0.93) and the acrosome integrity percentage was lower (97% and 96%; p = 0.87). The hematological profile was within the range for healthy rabbits. The plasmatic level of alanine aminotransferase was higher in Control diet than Enriched diet at 5 and 10 weeks (p = 0.93 and p = 0.94, respectively) and alkaline phosphatase was similar in Control diet throughout the experiment, but decreased in Enriched diet (p = 0.97). No difference was found in kidney parameters (uric nitrogen and creatinine). Enriched diet showed higher total protein and globulin than Control diet (p = 0.99). Phosphorus was lower (p = 0.92) in Control diet than in Enriched diet. In conclusion, the addition of the postbiotic based on lactic acid bacteria seems to improve the quality of the semen and the liver profile in rabbits.

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“…Spermatozoa were analyzed at time 0 and after 1 h storage at 6 • C. Each sample was placed into a Makler Counting Chamber ® (depth 10 µm, Sefi-Medical Instruments, Haifa, Izrael). Using the species-specific set-up, the basic and the most important parameters were selected-total motile spermatozoa (MOT; %), progressively motile spermatozoa (PRO; %), velocity curved line (VCL; µm/s), amplitude of lateral head displacement (ALH; µm), and beat cross frequency (BCF; Hz)-and were evaluated using the computer-assisted semen analyzer (CASA) Sperm Vision ® program (Minitube, Tiefenbach, Germany) equipped with a microscope (Olympus BX 51, Olympus Corporation, Tokyo, Japan) [37]. Within each of the CASA assessments, several different fields of view of Makler Counting Chamber were evaluated as described by Slanina et al [38] and Tirpak et al [39].…”

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Composition of Stallion Seminal Plasma and Its Impact on Oxidative Stress Markers and Spermatozoa Quality

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Halo

Tokárová

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The composition of seminal plasma of individual sires varies and so does the fertilizing ability. Micro and macro elements along with seminal enzymes, hormones, proteins, and lipids contained in seminal plasma are essential for the proper physiological function of spermatozoa. However, elevated levels against the normal physiological values, especially in the case of trace metals, result in the production of reactive oxygen species. The deficiency of antioxidants in the seminal plasma that could scavenge free radicals causes an impairment of spermatozoa quality. Ejaculates were obtained from 19 stallions. The fresh semen was analyzed to evaluate qualitative parameters of spermatozoa in terms of the motility, viability, and integrity of DNA. Separated seminal plasma underwent the assessment of the chemical and biochemical composition and RedOx markers. Based on the obtained concentrations of individual chemical elements, the correlation analysis suggested a negative impact of Cu in seminal plasma on the SOD, GPx, and LPO. Contrary, positive correlation was detected between FRAP and motility features. While Cu negatively correlated with sperm motion parameters, the adverse effect on viability was suggested for Cd. Our data suggest that seminal plasma has a potential due to its availability to become the potential biomarker of the reproductive health of farm animals.

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Effects of dietary plant polyphenols and seaweed extract mixture on male-rabbit semen: Quality traits and antioxidant markers

Cited by 19 publications

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Exogenous Factors Affecting the Functional Integrity of Male Reproduction

Exogenous Factors Affecting the Functional Integrity of Male Reproduction

Effect of Postbiotic Based on Lactic Acid Bacteria on Semen Quality and Health of Male Rabbits

Composition of Stallion Seminal Plasma and Its Impact on Oxidative Stress Markers and Spermatozoa Quality

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