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Loss of fertilizing ability of sturgeon spermatozoa cryopreserved with the use of DMSO is not related to impairment of sperm motility but alteration of proteins involved in acrosome reaction, egg recognition and early stages of embryo development

ABSTRACT: Background: The cryopreservation of semen is crucial for conserving genetic diversity and reproductive success in endangered species like the Siberian sturgeon. However, this process can cause cryodamage, affecting quality and protein profile of spermatozoa. While cryoprotectants like dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and methanol (MeOH) facilitate post-thaw motility recovery, DMSO-preserved spermatozoa exhibit reduced fertilizing ability. This study investigates how DMSO and MeOH impact the proteome of Siberian sturgeon spermatozoa and examines semen quality parameters. Two complementary approaches of quantitative proteomics, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) and two-dimensional difference in gel electrophoresis (2D-DIGE), were used to analyze the proteomic profiles of fresh and cryopreserved spermatozoa, as well as the extracellular medium (EM; n=7 for each group). Results: Cryopreservation led to a decline in motility parameters (MOT, VCL, PROG) and viability, along with an increase in ROS levels, membrane fluidity, and acrosome damage. Despite similar quality parameters between DMSO and MeOH-preserved sperm, DMSO-preserved sperm showed dramatically lower fertilization success (6.2% vs 51.2%). A total of 224 and 118 differentially abundant proteins in spermatozoa cryopreserved with MeOH and DMSO, respectively, were identified compared to fresh samples, with 342 and 363 proteins released into the EM. The most affected proteins by cryopreservation included H2A, CABYR, PYGM, ENO3, DBI and LTA4H. Additionally, 36 and 39 uniquely altered sperm-leakage proteins were identified for MeOH and DMSO cryopreserved samples, respectively. Bioinformatic analysis showed that MeOH-specific proteins were related to chromosomal structure and mitochondrial functionality, while DMSO-specific proteins were mainly involved in acrosome reaction, zona pellucida binding, flagella structure, and nuclear pore organization. These proteins are potentially involved in sturgeon sperm fertilizing ability. The expression of six proteins was verified by western blot analysis. Conclusions: This study provides the first comprehensive proteomic characterization of Siberian sturgeon spermatozoa after cryopreservation with DMSO and MeOH, revealing insights into proteomic changes that affect fertilizing ability and aiding conservation efforts for this endangered species.

INSTRUMENT(S): Orbitrap Exploris 480

ORGANISM(S): Acipenser Baerii

TISSUE(S): Semen

SUBMITTER: Agata Malinowska

LAB HEAD: Mariola A. Dietrich

PROVIDER: PXD052170 | Pride | 2024-08-10

REPOSITORIES: Pride

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Cryoprotectant-specific alterations in the proteome of Siberian sturgeon spermatozoa induced by cryopreservation.

Kodzik Natalia N Ciereszko Andrzej A Judycka Sylwia S Słowińska Mariola M Szczepkowska Bożena B Świderska Bianka B Dietrich Mariola A MA

Scientific reports 20240731 1

Cryopreservation is crucial for conserving genetic diversity in endangered species including the critically endangered group of sturgeons (Acipenseridae), but it can compromise sperm quality and protein profiles. Although cryopreservation with dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and methanol (MeOH) results in the recovery of good post-thaw motility, DMSO-preserved sperm show reduced fertilization ability. This study was conducted in Siberian sturgeon as a model for Acipenserid fishes to explore the effect ...[more]

PMID: 39085328

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