Reproductive parameters of critically endangered European mink ( Mustela lutreola ) in captivity

Kiik, Kairi; Maran, Tiit; Nemvalts, Kristel; Sandre, Siiri-Lii; Tammaru, Toomas

doi:10.1016/j.anireprosci.2017.03.019

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“…The American mink not only competes for the same ecological niche as the European mink but it also poses a threat as a vehicle for infectious pathologies [22] [23] [24]. On the other hand, reproductive management and reproductive methodologies in breeding centers have limitations in obtaining sufficient healthy litters for release into natural habitats [25] [11] [26] and in ensuring appropriate genetic diversity.…”

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Cryobanking European Mink (<i>Mustela lutreola</i>) Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Oocytes

Calle¹,

Ramírez²

2022

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The European mink (Mustela lutreola) is one of Europe's most endangered species, and it is on the brink of extinction in the Iberian Peninsula. The species' precarious situation requires the application of new ex-situ conservation methodologies that complement the existing ex-situ and in-situ conservation measures. Here, we report for the first time the establishment of a biobank of European mink mesenchymal stem cells (emMSC) and oocytes from specimens found dead in the Iberian Peninsula, either free or in captivity. New emMSC lines were isolated from different tissues: bone marrow (emBM-MSC), oral mucosa (emOM-MSc), dermal skin (emDS-MSC), oviduct (emO-MSc), endometrium (emE-MSC), testicular (emT-MSC), and adipose tissue from two different adipose depots: subcutaneous (emSCA-MSC) and ovarian (emOA-MSC). All the eight emMSC lines showed plastic adhesion, detectable expression of characteristic markers of MSCs and, when cultured under osteogenic and adipogenic conditions, differentiation capacity to these lineages. Additionally, we were able to keep 227 Cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) in the biobank, 97 of which are grade I or II. The European mink MSC and oocyte biobank will allow for the conservation of the species' genetic variability, the application of assisted reproduction techniques, and the development of in vitro models for studying the molecular mechanisms of infectious diseases that threaten the species' precarious situation.

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Cryobanking European Mink (<i>Mustela lutreola</i>) Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Oocytes

Calle¹,

Ramírez²

2022

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“…The American mink not only competes for the same ecological niche as the European mink, but it also poses a threat as a vehicle for infectious pathologies [ 22 , 23 , 24 ]. On the other hand, reproductive management and reproductive methodologies in breeding centers have limitations in obtaining sufficient healthy litters for release into natural habitats [ 11 , 25 , 26 ] and in ensuring appropriate genetic diversity.…”

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Cryobanking European Mink (Mustela lutreola) Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Oocytes

Calle

Ramírez

2022

IJMS

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The European mink (Mustela lutreola) is one of Europe’s most endangered species, and it is on the brink of extinction in the Iberian Peninsula. The species’ precarious situation requires the application of new ex situ conservation methodologies that complement the existing ex situ and in situ conservation measures. Here, we report for the first time the establishment of a biobank for European mink mesenchymal stem cells (emMSC) and oocytes from specimens found dead in the Iberian Peninsula, either free or in captivity. New emMSC lines were isolated from different tissues: bone marrow (emBM-MSC), oral mucosa (emOM-MSc), dermal skin (emDS-MSC), oviduct (emO-MSc), endometrium (emE-MSC), testicular (emT-MSC), and adipose tissue from two different adipose depots: subcutaneous (emSCA-MSC) and ovarian (emOA-MSC). All eight emMSC lines showed plastic adhesion, a detectable expression of characteristic markers of MSCs, and, when cultured under osteogenic and adipogenic conditions, differentiation capacity to these lineages. Additionally, we were able to keep 227 Cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) in the biobank, 97 of which are grade I or II. The European mink MSC and oocyte biobank will allow for the conservation of the species’ genetic variability, the application of assisted reproduction techniques, and the development of in vitro models for studying the molecular mechanisms of infectious diseases that threaten the species’ precarious situation.

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“…Captive (or conservation) breeding genetics can be defined as a subfield of conservation genetics that aims to provide genetic theory and techniques for conservation breeding of captive wildlife stocks before the reintroduction (repopulation) phase can be achieved. The key issues covered by captive breeding genetics for M. lutreola include the selection of individuals intended for mating (reproduction), preventing inbreeding and genetic erosion in ex situ stocks, and studying the genetic basis of traits that are important for reproduction in captivity [ 130 ].…”

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Fifty Years of Research on European Mink Mustela lutreola L., 1761 Genetics: Where Are We Now in Studies on One of the Most Endangered Mammals?

Skorupski

2020

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The purpose of this review is to present the current state of knowledge about the genetics of European mink Mustela lutreola L., 1761, which is one of the most endangered mammalian species in the world. This article provides a comprehensive description of the studies undertaken over the last 50 years in terms of cytogenetics, molecular genetics, genomics (including mitogenomics), population genetics of wild populations and captive stocks, phylogenetics, phylogeography, and applied genetics (including identification by genetic methods, molecular ecology, and conservation genetics). An extensive and up-to-date review and critical analysis of the available specialist literature on the topic is provided, with special reference to conservation genetics. Unresolved issues are also described, such as the standard karyotype, systematic position, and whole-genome sequencing, and hotly debated issues are addressed, like the origin of the Southwestern population of the European mink and management approaches of the most distinct populations of the species. Finally, the most urgent directions of future research, based on the research questions arising from completed studies and the implementation of conservation measures to save and restore M. lutreola populations, are outlined. The importance of the popularization of research topics related to European mink genetics among scientists is highlighted.

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Reproductive parameters of critically endangered European mink ( Mustela lutreola ) in captivity

Cited by 4 publications

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Cryobanking European Mink (<i>Mustela lutreola</i>) Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Oocytes

Cryobanking European Mink (<i>Mustela lutreola</i>) Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Oocytes

Cryobanking European Mink (Mustela lutreola) Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Oocytes

Fifty Years of Research on European Mink Mustela lutreola L., 1761 Genetics: Where Are We Now in Studies on One of the Most Endangered Mammals?

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