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The allogeneic follicular fosterage (AFF) technique transfers cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) from pubertal female animals to the dominant follicles of adult female animals for further development, allowing the COCs to further develop in a completely in vivo environment. This article reviews the history of AFF and JIVET and their effects on oocyte and embryo development as well as freezing resistance. Improving the efficiency and reproducibility of AFF technology is crucial to its clinical application. This article discusses factors that affect the success rate of AFF, including differences in specific technical procedures and differences between pubertal and adult follicles. Designing standardized procedures and details to improve the synchronization of donor COCs and recipient follicle maturity and reducing the damage to COCs caused by follicular aspiration may be the direction for improving the success rate of AFF in the future.
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The significant morphological differences and abundant germplasm resources of Chinese indigenous dog breeds can be attributed to the diverse geographical environment, including plateaus, mountains, and a long history of raising dogs. The combination of both natural and artificial selection during the past several thousand years has led to hundreds of dog breeds with distinct morphological traits and environmental adaptations. China is one of the earliest countries to domesticate dogs and there are more than 50 ancient indigenous dog breeds. In this study, the run of homozygosity (ROH) and proportion of the autosomal genome covered by ROHs (FROH) were calculated for 10 dog breeds that are the most representative Chinese indigenous dogs based on 170K SNP microarray. The results of FROH showed that the Chuandong hound dogs (HCSSC) have the highest level of inbreeding among the tested breeds. The inbreeding in HCSSC occurred more recently than the Liangshan dogs (SCLSQ) dogs because of more numbers of long ROHs in HCSSC dogs, and the former also have higher inbreeding degree. In addition, there are significant differences in the inbreeding degree among different subpopulations of the same breed, such as the Thin dogs from Shaanxi and Shandong province. To explore genome-wide selection signatures among different breeds, including coat color, ear shape, and altitude adaptability, we performed genome selection analyses of FST and cross population extended haplotype homozygosity (XP-EHH). For the coat color, the FST analysis between Xiasi dogs (XSGZ) and HCSSC dogs was performed and identified multiple genes involved in coat color, hair follicle, and bone development, including MC1R, KITLG, SOX5, RSPO2, and TBX15. For the plateau adaptability, we performed FST and XP-EHH analyses between dogs from Tibet (Tibetan Mastiffs and Nyingchi dogs) and plain regions (Guangxi Biwei dogs GXBWQ and Guandong Sharpei dogs). The results showed the EPAS1 gene in dogs from Tibet undergo strong selection. Multiple genes identified for selection signals based on different usage of dogs. Furthermore, the results of ear shape analyses showed that MSRB3 was likely to be the main gene causing the drop ear of domestic dogs. Our study provides new insights into further understanding of Chinese indigenous dogs.
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Mammalian reproductive ability is regulated by many factors, among which the fatty acid metabolism network provides energy for oocyte growth and primordial follicle formation during early mouse oogenesis. But the mechanism behind that is still unknown. Stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 (Scd1) gene expression is increased during the oogenesis process, supporting the oocyte's healthy growth. Taking advantage of gene-edited mice lacking stearoyl-Coenzyme A desaturase 1 gene (Scd1-/-), we analyzed relative gene expression in perinatal ovaries from wildtype, and Scd1-/- mice. Scd1 deficiency dysregulates expression of meiosis-related genes (e.g., Sycp1, Sycp2, Sycp3, Rad51, Ddx4) and a variety of genes (e.g., Nobox, Lhx8, Bmp15, Ybx2, Dppa3, Oct4, Sohlh1, Zp3) associated with oocyte growth and differentiation, leading to a lower oocyte maturation rate. The absence of Scd1 significantly impedes meiotic progression, causes DNA damage, and inhibits damage repair in Scd1-/- ovaries. Moreover, we find that Scd1 absense dramatically disrupts the abundance of fatty acid metabolism genes (e.g., Fasn, Srebp1, Acaca) and the lipid droplet content. Thus, our findings substantiate a major role for Scd1 as a multifunctional regulator of fatty acid networks necessary for oocyte maintenance and differentiation during early follicular genesis.
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Oócitos , Oogênese , Feminino , Animais , Camundongos , Oogênese/genética , Oócitos/metabolismo , Proliferação de Células , Ovário/metabolismo , Ácidos Graxos/metabolismo , Mamíferos/metabolismo , Proteínas Cromossômicas não Histona/metabolismo , Estearoil-CoA Dessaturase/genética , Estearoil-CoA Dessaturase/metabolismo , Proteínas de Ligação a DNA/metabolismo , Proteínas de Ciclo Celular/metabolismoRESUMO
In the process of assisted reproduction, the high-oxygen in vitro environment can easily cause oxidative damage to oocytes. Disulfiram (DSF) can play an anti-oxidant or pro-oxidant role in different cells, and the effect of DSF on oocytes remains unclear. Moreover, it remains unclear whether the use of DSF in the early stages of pregnancy has a negative impact on the fetus. In this study, we found that DSF increased serum FSH levels and increased the ovulation rate in mice. Moreover, DSF enhanced the antioxidant capacity of oocytes and contributed to the success rate of in vitro fertilization. Moreover, the use of DSF in early pregnancy in mice increased the uterine horn volume and the degree of vascularization, which contributed to a successful pregnancy. In addition, it was found that DSF regulated the mRNA expression of angiogenesis-related genes (VEGF), follicular development-related genes (C1QTNF3, mTOR and PI3K), ovulation-related genes (MAPK1, MAPK3 and p38 MAPK) and antioxidant-related genes (GPX4 and CAT). These results indicate that DSF is helpful for increasing the antioxidant capacity of oocytes and the ovulation rate. In early pregnancy in mice, DSF promotes pregnancy by increasing the degree and volume of uterine vascularization.
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Antioxidantes , Dissulfiram , Camundongos , Feminino , Animais , Dissulfiram/farmacologia , Antioxidantes/farmacologia , Antioxidantes/metabolismo , Estresse Oxidativo , Espécies Reativas de Oxigênio/metabolismo , Reprodução , Linhagem Celular TumoralRESUMO
To meet the current demand of assisted reproduction and animal breeding via superovulation and reduce the impact of hormone drugs, it is necessary to develop new superovulation drugs. This study examined the role of inflammation and steroids in ovulation. Sodium salicylate can regulate inflammation and steroids. However, the effect of sodium salicylate on ovulation has not been studied. In this study, mice were intraperitoneally injected with different concentrations of sodium salicylate for four consecutive days. The effects of sodium salicylate on oocyte quality and on the number of ovulations were examined, and these effects were compared with those of pregnant horse serum gonadotropin (PMSG)/follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) treatment. We found that low-dose sodium salicylate increased the levels of ovulation hormones and inflammation by promoting the expression of CYP17A1. Sodium salicylate had the same effect as the commonly used superovulation drug PMSG/FSH and reduced the histone methylation level. Sodium salicylate can promote ovulation in mice and Awang sheep. It can greatly decrease the use of hormone drugs, reduce breeding costs and physical impacts, and can thus be used for livestock breeding.
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Gonadotropinas Equinas , Salicilato de Sódio , Animais , Feminino , Camundongos , Gravidez , Hormônio Foliculoestimulante/farmacologia , Gonadotropinas Equinas/farmacologia , Cavalos , Ovinos , Salicilato de Sódio/farmacologia , Esteroides/farmacologia , Superovulação , Família 17 do Citocromo P450/metabolismoRESUMO
Embryos contain a large number of lipid droplets, and lipid metabolism is gradually activated during embryonic development to provide energy. However, the regulatory mechanisms remain to be investigated. Stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 (Scd1) is a fatty acid desaturase gene that is mainly involved in intracellular monounsaturated fatty acid production, which takes part in many physiological processes. Analysis of transcripts at key stages of embryo development revealed that Scd1 was important and expressed at an increased level during the cleavage and blastocyst stages. Knockout Scd1 gene by CRISPR/Cas9 from zygotes revealed a decrease in lipid droplets (LDs) and damage in the inner cell mass (ICM) formation of blastocyst. Comparative analysis of normal and knockout embryo transcripts showed a suppression of ribosome protein (RPs) genes, leading to the arrest of ribosome biogenesis at the 2-cell stage. Notably, the P53-related pathway was further activated at the blastocyst stage, which eventually caused embryonic development arrest and apoptosis. In summary, Scd1 helps in providing energy for embryonic development by regulating intra-embryonic lipid droplet formation. Moreover, deficiency activates the RPs-Mdm2-P53 pathway due to ribosomal stress and ultimately leads to embryonic development arrest. The present results suggested that Scd1 gene is essential to maintain healthy development of embryos by regulating energy support.
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Metabolismo dos Lipídeos , Proteína Supressora de Tumor p53 , Proteína Supressora de Tumor p53/genética , Proteína Supressora de Tumor p53/metabolismo , Metabolismo dos Lipídeos/genética , Ácidos Graxos Monoinsaturados/metabolismo , Proteínas Ribossômicas/genética , Proteínas Ribossômicas/metabolismo , Blastocisto/metabolismo , Estearoil-CoA Dessaturase/genética , Estearoil-CoA Dessaturase/metabolismoRESUMO
An optimal lipid droplet (LD) content is essential for successful mammalian embryonic development. Salidroside (SAL) is a traditional Chinese medicine and one of the important active components of the Rhodiola plant. SAL possesses antioxidative, anti-aging, and cardiovascular properties. Here, we studied the effects of SAL on in vitro maturation (IVM) of porcine oocytes and the subsequent embryonic development after parthenogenetic activation (PA). We found that 100 µM of SAL had no effect on the extrusion rate of the first polar body of porcine oocytes but significantly improved the subsequent blastocyst formation rate and embryo quality. Our study further revealed that SAL treatment altered the morphology, increased the lipid content in oocytes, increased mitochondrial number. Further analysis revealed that SAL upregulated the expression of genes related to lipid metabolism (FASN, FADS1, HSL, and CPT1a) and the mitochondria function-related genes (PGC-1α). These results suggest that SAL supplementation enhances oocyte maturation and subsequent embryonic development by promoting lipid metabolism, providing the necessary energy for the aforementioned processes.
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Técnicas de Maturação in Vitro de Oócitos , Metabolismo dos Lipídeos , Animais , Blastocisto/fisiologia , Desenvolvimento Embrionário , Glucosídeos , Técnicas de Maturação in Vitro de Oócitos/métodos , Técnicas de Maturação in Vitro de Oócitos/veterinária , Lipídeos/farmacologia , Mamíferos , Oócitos/fisiologia , Fenóis , Espécies Reativas de Oxigênio/metabolismo , SuínosRESUMO
Despite pluripotent stem cells sharing key transcription factors, their maintenance involves distinct genetic inputs. Emerging evidence suggests that super-enhancers (SEs) can function as master regulatory hubs to control cell identity and pluripotency in humans and mice. However, whether pluripotency-associated SEs share an evolutionary origin in mammals remains elusive. Here, we performed comprehensive comparative epigenomic and transcription factor binding analyses among pigs, humans, and mice to identify pluripotency-associated SEs. Like typical enhancers, SEs displayed rapid evolution in mammals. We showed that BRD4 is an essential and conserved activator for mammalian pluripotency-associated SEs. Comparative motif enrichment analysis revealed 30 shared transcription factor binding motifs among the three species. The majority of transcriptional factors that bind to identified motifs are known regulators associated with pluripotency. Further, we discovered three pluripotency-associated SEs (SE-SOX2, SE-PIM1, and SE-FGFR1) that displayed remarkable conservation in placental mammals and were sufficient to drive reporter gene expression in a pluripotency-dependent manner. Disruption of these conserved SEs through the CRISPR-Cas9 approach severely impaired stem cell pluripotency. Our study provides insights into the understanding of conserved regulatory mechanisms underlying the maintenance of pluripotency as well as species-specific modulation of the pluripotency-associated regulatory networks in mammals.
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Elementos Facilitadores Genéticos , Células-Tronco Pluripotentes , Animais , Proteínas de Ciclo Celular/metabolismo , Elementos Facilitadores Genéticos/genética , Eutérios/genética , Feminino , Humanos , Camundongos , Proteínas Nucleares/metabolismo , Placenta/metabolismo , Células-Tronco Pluripotentes/metabolismo , Gravidez , Suínos , Fatores de Transcrição/genética , Fatores de Transcrição/metabolismoRESUMO
Background: Lipid synthesis is an indispensable process during embryo and growth development. Abnormal lipid synthesis metabolism can cause multiple metabolic diseases including obesity and hyperlipidemia. Stearoyl-Coenzyme A desaturase 1 (SCD1) is responsible for catalyzing the synthesis of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and plays an essential role in lipid metabolism. The aim of our study was to evaluate the effects of SCD1 on embryo development and lipid synthesis in a knockout mice model. Methods: We used the CRISPR/Cas9 system together with microinjection for the knockout mouse model generation. Ten-week-old female C57BL/6 mice were used for zygote collection. RNase-free water was injected into mouse zygotes at different cell phases in order to select the optimal time for microinjection. Five sgRNAs were designed and in vitro transcription was performed to obtain sgRNAs and Cas9 mRNA. RNase-free water, NC sgRNA/Cas9 mRNA, and Scd1 sgRNA/Cas9 mRNA were injected into zygotes to observe the morula and blastocyst formation rates. Embryos that were injected with Scd1 sgRNA/Cas9 mRNA and developed to the two-cell stage were used for embryo transfer. Body weight, triacylglycerol (TAG), and cholesterol in Scd1 knockout mice serum were analyzed to determine the effects of SCD1 on lipid metabolism. Results: Microinjection performed during the S phase presented with the highest zygote survival rate (P < 0.05). Of the five sgRNAs targeted to Scd1, two sgRNAs with relatively higher gene editing efficiency were used for Scd1 knockout embryos and mice generation. Genome sequence modification was observed at Scd1 exons in embryos, and Scd1 knockout reduced blastocyst formation rates (P < 0.05). Three Scd1 monoallelic knockout mice were obtained. In mice, the protein level of SCD1 decreased (P < 0.05), and the body weight and serum TAG and cholesterol contents were all reduced (P < 0.01).
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Sistemas CRISPR-Cas , Desenvolvimento Embrionário , Animais , Feminino , Camundongos , Sistemas CRISPR-Cas/genética , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL , Camundongos Knockout , Desenvolvimento Embrionário/genética , Ácidos Graxos Monoinsaturados/metabolismo , Triglicerídeos/metabolismo , Ácidos Graxos Dessaturases/metabolismo , Água/metabolismoRESUMO
Mammalian sperm and oocytes are haploid cells that carry parental genetic and epigenetic information for their progeny. The cytoplasm of oocytes is also capable of reprograming somatic cells to establish totipotency through somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT). However, epigenetic barriers seriously counteract SCNT reprogramming. Here, we found that sperm-derived RNAs elevated chromatin accessibility of nuclear donor cells concurrent with the appearance of increased RNA amount and decreased cell proliferation, instead of activating DNA damage response. Additionally, tri-methylation of lysine 9 on histone H3 (H3K9me3) and the H3K9 methyltransferase SUV39H2 were significantly downregulated by the sperm-derived RNA treatment. Our findings thus raise a fascinating possibility that sperm RNA-induced R-loops may activate gene expression and chromatin structure, thereby promoting SCNT reprogramming.
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Estruturas R-Loop , Sêmen , Animais , Reprogramação Celular/genética , Cromatina/metabolismo , Embrião de Mamíferos/metabolismo , Masculino , Mamíferos/genética , Técnicas de Transferência Nuclear , RNA/genética , RNA/metabolismo , EspermatozoidesRESUMO
Goat milk contains a rich source of nutrients, especially unsaturated fatty acids. However, the regulatory mechanism of milk fat and fatty acid synthesis remains unclear. Stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 (SCD1) is the key enzyme catalyzing monounsaturated fatty acid synthesis and is essential for milk lipid metabolism. To explore milk lipid synthesis mechanism in vivo, SCD1-knockout goats were generated through CRISPR/Cas9 technology for the first time. SCD1 deficiency did not influence goat growth or serum biochemistry. Plasma phosphatidylcholines increased by lipidomics after SCD1 knockout in goats. Whole-blood RNA-seq indicated alterations in biosynthesis of unsaturated fatty acid synthesis, cAMP, ATPase activity, and Wnt signaling pathways. In SCD1-knockout goats, milk fat percentage and unsaturated fatty acid levels were reduced but other milk components were unchanged. Milk lipidomics revealed decreased triacylglycerols and diacylglycerols levels, and the differential abundance of lipids were enriched in glycerolipid, glycerophospholipids, and thermogenesis metabolism pathways. In milk fat globules, the expression levels of genes related to fatty acid and TAG synthesis including SREBP1 were reduced. ATP content and AMPK activity were promoted, and p-p70S6K protein level was suppressed in SCD1-knockout goat mammary epithelial cells, suggesting that SCD1 affected milk lipid metabolism by influencing AMPK-mTORC1/p70S6K-SREBP1 pathway. The integrative analysis of gene expression levels and lipidomics of milk revealed a crucial role of SCD1 in glycerolipids and glycerophospholipids metabolism pathways. Our observations indicated that SCD1 regulated the synthesis of milk fat and unsaturated fatty acid in goat by affecting lipid metabolism gene expression and lipid metabolic pathways. These findings would be essential for improving goat milk nutritional value which is beneficial to human health.
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Cabras , Leite , Estearoil-CoA Dessaturase , Animais , Sistemas CRISPR-Cas , Ácidos Graxos/metabolismo , Ácidos Graxos Insaturados/metabolismo , Cabras/metabolismo , Leite/química , Estearoil-CoA Dessaturase/genética , Estearoil-CoA Dessaturase/metabolismoRESUMO
α-Ketoglutarate (α-KG) is a metabolite in the tricarboxylic acid cycle. It has a strong antioxidant function and can effectively prevent oxidative damage. Previous studies have shown that α-KG exists in porcine follicles, and its content gradually increases as the follicles grow and mature. However, the potential mechanism of supplementation of α-KG on porcine oocytes during in vitro maturation (IVM) has not yet been reported. The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of α-KG on the early embryonic development of pigs and the mechanisms underlying these effects. We found that α-KG can enhance the development of early pig embryos. Adding 20 µM α-KG to the in vitro culture medium significantly increased the rate of blastocyst formation and the total cell number. Compared with to that of the control group, apoptosis in blastocysts of the supplement group was significantly reduced. α-KG reduced the production of reactive oxygen species and glutathione levels in cells. α-KG not only improved the activity of mitochondria but also inhibited the occurrence of apoptosis. After supplementation with α-KG, pig embryo pluripotency-related genes (OCT4, NANOG, and SOX2) and antiapoptotic genes (Bcl2) were upregulated. In terms of mechanism, α-KG activates the Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway to regulate the expression of antioxidant-related targets, thus combating oxidative stress during the in vitro culture of oocytes. Activated Nrf2 promotes the transcription of Bcl2 genes and inhibits cell apoptosis. These results indicate that α-KG supplements have a beneficial effect on IVM by regulating oxidative stress during the IVM of porcine oocytes and can be used as a potential antioxidant for IVM of porcine oocytes.
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Antioxidantes/farmacologia , Desenvolvimento Embrionário/efeitos dos fármacos , Ácidos Cetoglutáricos/farmacologia , Meiose/efeitos dos fármacos , Fator 2 Relacionado a NF-E2/metabolismo , Oócitos/metabolismo , Oogênese/efeitos dos fármacos , Estresse Oxidativo/efeitos dos fármacos , Transdução de Sinais/efeitos dos fármacos , Animais , Apoptose/efeitos dos fármacos , Blastocisto/metabolismo , Meios de Cultura/química , Suplementos Nutricionais , Embrião de Mamíferos/efeitos dos fármacos , Embrião de Mamíferos/metabolismo , Feminino , Glutationa/metabolismo , Técnicas de Maturação in Vitro de Oócitos/métodos , Mitocôndrias/metabolismo , Oócitos/efeitos dos fármacos , Gravidez , Espécies Reativas de Oxigênio/metabolismo , SuínosRESUMO
The goal of preimplantation development is to establish the fates of the embryonic and extra-embryonic cells. However, when and how cell fates are determined during early mammalian embryonic development remains unclear. We report that the high mobility group (HMG) protein family member HMGA1 was distributed differentially in mouse two-cell blastomeres. Knockdown of Hmga1 expression in one of the two cells reduced the number of cells contributing to the inner cell mass (ICM), suggesting that differential distribution of HMGA1 in the blastomeres in two-cell mouse embryos affected the selection of embryonic cell lineages. Mechanistically, HMGA1 promotes the expression of the ICM-specific gene Sox2. The results of this study show that mouse embryos demonstrate heterogeneity as early as the two-cell stage, and that these differences are related to cell-fate differentiation in early mouse embryos.
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Embrião de Mamíferos/embriologia , Desenvolvimento Embrionário , Proteína HMGA1a/metabolismo , Oócitos , RNA Mensageiro Estocado/metabolismo , Animais , Diferenciação Celular , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Feminino , Regulação da Expressão Gênica no Desenvolvimento , Camundongos , Oócitos/citologia , Oócitos/metabolismo , GravidezRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Goat milk is very similar to human milk in terms of its abundant nutrients and ease of digestion. To derive greater economic benefit, farmers require more female offspring (does); however, the buck-to-doe offspring sex ratio is approximately 50%. At present, artificial insemination after the separation of X/Y sperm using flow cytometry is the primary means of controlling the sex of livestock offspring. However, flow cytometry has not been successfully utilised for the separation of X/Y sperm aimed at sexing control in dairy goats. RESULTS: In this study, a novel, simple goat sperm sexing technology that activates the toll-like receptor 7/8 (TLR7/8), thereby inhibiting X-sperm motility, was investigated. Our results showed that the TLR7/8 coding goat X-chromosome was expressed in approximately 50% of round spermatids in the testis and sperm, as measured from cross-sections of the epididymis and ejaculate, respectively. Importantly, TLR7/8 was located at the tail of the X-sperm. Upon TLR7/8 activation, phosphorylated forms of glycogen synthase kinase α/ß (GSK3 α/ß) and nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB) were detected in the X-sperm, causing reduced mitochondrial activity, ATP levels, and sperm motility. High-motility Y-sperm segregated to the upper layer and the low-motility X-sperm, to the lower layer. Following in vitro fertilisation using the TLR7/8-activated sperm from the lower layer, 80.52 ± 6.75% of the embryos were XX females. The TLR7/8-activated sperm were subsequently used for in vivo embryo production via the superovulatory response; nine embryos were collected from the uterus of two does that conceived. Eight of these were XX embryos, and one was an XY embryo. CONCLUSIONS: Our study reveals a novel TLR7/8 signalling mechanism that affects X-sperm motility via the GSK3 α/ß-hexokinase pathway; this technique could be used to facilitate the efficient production of sexed dairy goat embryos.
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The pluripotency gene regulatory network of porcine induced pluripotent stem cells(piPSCs), especially in epigenetics, remains elusive. To determine the biological function of epigenetics, we cultured piPSCs in different culture conditions. We found that activation of pluripotent gene- and pluripotency-related pathways requires the erasure of H3K9 methylation modification which was further influenced by mouse embryonic fibroblast (MEF) served feeder. By dissecting the dynamic change of H3K9 methylation during loss of pluripotency, we demonstrated that the H3K9 demethylases KDM3A and KDM3B regulated global H3K9me2/me3 level and that their co-depletion led to the collapse of the pluripotency gene regulatory network. Immunoprecipitation-mass spectrometry (IP-MS) provided evidence that KDM3A and KDM3B formed a complex to perform H3K9 demethylation. The genome-wide regulation analysis revealed that OCT4 (O) and SOX2 (S), the core pluripotency transcriptional activators, maintained the pluripotent state of piPSCs depending on the H3K9 hypomethylation. Further investigation revealed that O/S cooperating with histone demethylase complex containing KDM3A and KDM3B promoted pluripotency genes expression to maintain the pluripotent state of piPSCs. Together, these data offer a unique insight into the epigenetic pluripotency network of piPSCs.
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Regulação da Expressão Gênica no Desenvolvimento , Redes Reguladoras de Genes , Células-Tronco Pluripotentes Induzidas/metabolismo , Histona Desmetilases com o Domínio Jumonji/metabolismo , Fator 3 de Transcrição de Octâmero/metabolismo , Fatores de Transcrição SOXB1/metabolismo , Animais , Metilação de DNA , Epigênese Genética , Células-Tronco Pluripotentes Induzidas/citologia , Histona Desmetilases com o Domínio Jumonji/genética , Fator 3 de Transcrição de Octâmero/genética , Fatores de Transcrição SOXB1/genética , SuínosRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: The establishment of porcine pluripotent stem cells (pPSCs) is still a critical topic. However, all pPSCs were failed to contribute to efficient chimeric pig and were extremely sensitive to changes of culture conditions. This study aimed to investigate the role of BCL2 in pPSCs and further explain the mechanism. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Porcine BCL2 gene was cloned and overexpressed in porcine induce pluripotent stem cells (piPSCs). Digital RNA-seq was performed to explain the mechanism of anti-apoptosis. Finally, the cells carrying BCL2 were injected into mouse early embryo to evaluate its chimeric ability. RESULTS: Here, we found that overexpression of porcine BCL2 gene significantly improved the survivability of piPSCs and the efficiency of embryonic chimerism, and did not wreck the pluripotency of piPSCs. Furthermore, the Digital RNA-seq analysis revealed that BCL2, as a downstream gene of the PI3K signal pathway, enhanced the expression of PI3K signal pathway receptors, such as FGFR2, and further promoted oxidoreductases activity and lipid metabolism, thus maintaining the survival and pluripotency of piPSCs. CONCLUSION: Our data not only suggested that porcine BCL2 gene could enhance the survivability and chimeric ability of pPSCs, but also explained the positive feedback mechanism in this process, providing strong support for the chimeric experiment of pPSCs.
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Células-Tronco Pluripotentes/metabolismo , Proteínas Proto-Oncogênicas c-bcl-2/metabolismo , Receptor Tipo 2 de Fator de Crescimento de Fibroblastos/metabolismo , Animais , Feminino , Células HEK293 , Humanos , Camundongos , Camundongos Endogâmicos , Células-Tronco Pluripotentes/citologia , Gravidez , Proteínas Proto-Oncogênicas c-bcl-2/genética , Receptor Tipo 2 de Fator de Crescimento de Fibroblastos/genética , SuínosRESUMO
As a common injury almost all cells face, DNA damage in oocytes-especially double-strand breaks (DSBs), which occur naturally during the first meiosis phase (meiosis I) due to synaptic complex separation-affects the fertilization ability of oocytes, instead of causing cancer (as in somatic cells). The mechanism of oocytes to effectively repair DSB damage has not yet been clearly studied, especially considering medically induced DSBs superimposed on naturally occurring DSBs in meiosis I. It was found that maturation rates decreased or increased, respectively corresponding with overexpression or interference of p21 in bovine oocytes. At the same time, the maturation rate of bovine oocytes decreased with a gradual increase in Zeocin dose, and the p21 expression in those immature oocytes changed significantly with the gradual increase in Zeocin dose (same as increased DSB intensity). Same as p21, the variation trend of ATM expression was consistent with the gradual increase in Zeocin dose. Furthermore, the oocytes demonstrated tolerance to DSBs during meiosis I, while the maturation rates decreased when the damage exceeded a certain threshold; according to which, it may be that ATM regulates the p53-p21 pathway to affect the completion of meiosis. In addition, nonhomologous recombination and cumulus cells are potentially involved in the process by which oocytes respond to DSB damage.
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Proteínas Mutadas de Ataxia Telangiectasia/genética , Quebras de DNA de Cadeia Dupla/efeitos dos fármacos , Meiose/efeitos dos fármacos , Oócitos/crescimento & desenvolvimento , Animais , Bleomicina/farmacologia , Bovinos , Células do Cúmulo/efeitos dos fármacos , Dano ao DNA/efeitos dos fármacos , Reparo do DNA/efeitos dos fármacos , Feminino , Técnicas de Maturação in Vitro de Oócitos , Meiose/genética , Oócitos/efeitos dos fármacos , Transdução de Sinais/efeitos dos fármacosRESUMO
tRNA-derived small RNAs (tsRNAs) from spermatozoa could act as acquired epigenetic factors and contribute to offspring phenotypes. However, the roles of specific tsRNAs in early embryo development remain to be elucidated. Here, using pigs as a research model, we probed the tsRNA dynamics during spermatogenesis and sperm maturation and demonstrated the delivery of tsRNAs from semen-derived exosomes to spermatozoa. By microinjection of antisense sequences into in vitro fertilized oocytes and subsequent single-cell RNA-seq of embryos, we identified a specific functional tsRNA group (termed here Gln-TTGs) that participate in the early cleavage of porcine preimplantation embryos, probably by regulating cell cycle-associated genes and retrotransposons. We conclude that specific tsRNAs present in mature spermatozoa play significant roles in preimplantation embryo development.
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Blastocisto , Divisão Celular , RNA de Transferência de Glutamina/fisiologia , RNA/metabolismo , Espermatozoides/metabolismo , Animais , Desenvolvimento Embrionário , Feminino , Masculino , Microinjeções , Gravidez , Maturação do Esperma , Espermatogênese , SuínosRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: To date, many efforts have been made to establish porcine embryonic stem (pES) cells without success. Extraembryonic endoderm (XEN) cells can self-renew and differentiate into the visceral endoderm and parietal endoderm. XEN cells are derived from the primitive endoderm of the inner cell mass of blastocysts and may be an intermediate state in cell reprogramming. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Porcine XEN cells (pXENCs) were generated from porcine pluripotent stem cells (pPSCs) and were characterized by RNA sequencing and immunofluorescence analyses. The developmental potential of pXENCs was investigated in chimeric mouse embryos. RESULTS: Porcine XEN cells derived from porcine pPSCs were successfully expanded in N2B27 medium supplemented with bFGF for least 30 passages. RNA sequencing and immunofluorescence analyses showed that pXENCs expressed the murine and canine XEN markers Gata6, Gata4, Sox17 and Pdgfra but not the pluripotent markers Oct4, Sox2 and TE marker Cdx2. Moreover, these cells contributed to the XEN when injected into four-cell stage mouse embryos. Supplementation with Chir99021 and SB431542 promoted the pluripotency of the pXENCs. CONCLUSIONS: We successfully derived pXENCs and showed that supplementation with Chir99021 and SB431542 confer them with pluripotency. Our results provide a new resource for investigating the reprogramming mechanism of porcine-induced pluripotent stem cells.