Sperm traits and seminal plasma proteome of locally adapted hairy rams subjected to intermittent scrotal insulation

Sperm traits and seminal plasma proteome of locally adapted hairy rams subjected to intermittent scrotal insulation

The present study evaluated the effects of heat stress on reproductive parameters of hairy rams. Six animals were subjected to scrotal insulation during four consecutive nights (6 PM – 6 AM). Day (D) 0 was the first day of insulation. Scrotal circumference increased from 30.5 ± 0.3 cm (at pre-insula...

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Published in:Animal reproduction science Vol. 263; p. 107439
Main Authors: Viana Neto, Aderson M., Guerreiro, Denise D., Martins, Jorge A.M., Vasconcelos, F.ábio R., Melo, R.évila B.F., Velho, Ana Luiza M.C. S., Neila-Montero, Marta, Montes-Garrido, Rafael, Nagano, Celso S., Araújo, Airton A., Moura, Arlindo A.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Netherlands Elsevier B.V 01-04-2024
Subjects:
Animals
Binder of sperm proteins
Heat stress
Male
Proteome - metabolism
Semen - physiology
Seminal plasma
Sheep
Sheep, Domestic
Sperm
Sperm Motility
Spermatozoa - physiology
Testis
Testis - physiology
Testis
Binder of sperm proteins
Heat stress
Seminal plasma
Sperm
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Summary:The present study evaluated the effects of heat stress on reproductive parameters of hairy rams. Six animals were subjected to scrotal insulation during four consecutive nights (6 PM – 6 AM). Day (D) 0 was the first day of insulation. Scrotal circumference increased from 30.5 ± 0.3 cm (at pre-insulation) to 31.8 ± 0.4 cm on D4, decreased 3.9 cm on D28, returning to 30.6 ± 0.6 cm on D57. Sperm concentration decreased from 3.7 ± 0.12 ×109 sperm/mL before insulation to 2.6 ± 0.1 ×109 on D23, returning to normal on D57. Sperm motility averaged 75 ± 2.9% before insulation, was undetectable on D23, and became normal on D77. Sperm with normal morphology reached 5.9 ± 2.6% on D35 but recovered (86.8 ± 2.1%) on D91. Sperm DNA integrity decreased from 86.5 ± 4.7% before insulation to 11.1 ± 3.7% on D63, returning to pre-insulation values on D120. Sperm BSP immunostaining was reduced after scrotal insulation. Variations in seminal protein abundances coincided with changes in sperm parameters. Seminal plasma superoxide dismutase, carboxypeptidase Q-precursor and NPC intracellular cholesterol transporter 2 decreased on D18, returning to normal after D28. Albumin, inhibitor of carbonic anhydrase precursor, EGF-like repeat and discoid I-like domain-containing protein 3 and polymeric immunoglobulin receptor increased after insulation. In summary, intermittent scrotal insulation drastically altered ram sperm attributes and seminal proteins, especially those associated with oxidative stress. Knowledge of animal´s response to thermal stress is vital in the scenario of climate changes. [Display omitted] •Heat stress reduced ram testis size, sperm concentration and motility.•Sperm DNA integrity and BSP binding and seminal proteins were critically altered.•Variations in seminal protein expressions coincided with changes in sperm criteria.•Altered seminal proteins were mainly those associated with oxidative stress.•Know animal response to heat stress is vital in the scenario of climate changes.
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ISSN:0378-4320
1873-2232
DOI:10.1016/j.anireprosci.2024.107439