In vitro effect of zearalenone on sperm parameters, oocyte maturation and embryonic development in buffalo

Yousef, Mohamed Samy; Rezk, Walaa R.; El-Naby, Al-Shimaa Al-H H; Mahmoud, Karima Gh. M.; Takagi, Mitsuhiro; Miyamoto, Akio; Megahed, Gaber

doi:10.1016/j.repbio.2023.100732

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“…In contrast, in vitro exposure of bovine spermatozoa to ZEN or T2 (0.5 mM to 0.01 mM) for 1 h induced severe damage to the membrane [52]. Recently, it was reported that in vitro exposure of buffalo spermatozoa to ZEN at 2000 ng/mL for 2 h impaired their viability, whereas lower concentrations (i.e., 10, 100, and 1000 nb/mL did not [53]. Similarly, in vitro exposure of boar semen to 62.8 µM ZEN for 1, 2, 3, and 4 h reduced the spermatozoa viability [54].…”

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The Effect of Mycotoxins and Their Mixtures on Bovine Spermatozoa Characteristics

Kalo,

Mendelson,

Komsky-Elbaz

et al. 2023

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There is growing concern about the effects of mycotoxins on mammalian reproduction. Although the effects of single mycotoxins have been well documented, the impact of their mixtures on spermatozoon quality is less known. Here, frozen-thawed semen (n = 6 bulls) was in-vitro-cultured (2 h) without (control) or with (i) a single mycotoxin [zearalenone (ZEN), ochratoxin A (OTA), toxin 2 (T2), and diacetoxyscirpenol (DAS)] in a dose-response manner; (ii) binary mixtures (OTA + T2, OTA + ZEN, OTA + DAS, ZEN + T2, DAS + T2 and ZEN + DAS); or (iii) ternary mixtures (OTA + DAS + T2, OTA + ZEN + T2, and ZEN + DAS + T2). Then, the spermatozoa quality was characterized according to its plasma- and acrosome-membrane integrity, mitochondrial membrane potential, and oxidation status by a flow cytometer. Exposure to single mycotoxins or binary mixtures did not affect the spermatozoa characteristics. However, exposure to the ternary mixtures, OTA + DAS + T2 and OTA + ZEN + T2, reduced (p < 0.05) the mitochondrial membrane potential relative to the control. In addition, OTA + ZEN + T2 increased (p < 0.05) the proportion of spermatozoa with reactive oxygen species relative to the control. The most suggested interaction effect between the mycotoxins was found to be an additive one. A synergistic interaction, mainly regarding the oxidation status of the spermatozoa, was also found between the mycotoxins. The current study sheds light on the potential risk of exposing spermatozoa to a mycotoxin mixture.

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Section: Evaluation Of the Spermatozoa Qualitymentioning

confidence: 97%

The Effect of Mycotoxins and Their Mixtures on Bovine Spermatozoa Characteristics

Kalo,

Mendelson,

Komsky-Elbaz

et al. 2023

Toxins

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“…Not only DON and ZEN but also DOM-1, the de-epoxy metabolite on DON, have been detected in ovarian follicular uid of cows, suggesting that following ingestion, signi cant amounts of these mycotoxins can be transported to the ovary and may locally interfere with reproductive function in cattle (Takagi et al, 2008;Winkler et al, 2015). Several in vitro studies have reported a number of adverse effects in ZENtreated bovine oocytes, including alteration of nuclear maturation and developmental ability after fertilization (Minervini et al, 2001;Takagi et al, 2008;Yousef et al, 2023). Likewise, in vitro exposure to DON has been shown to increase apoptosis of bovine theca and granulosa cells and to decrease progesterone and estradiol production (Guerrero-Netro et al, 2015;Guerrero-Netro et al, 2017;Pizzo et al, 2016;Pizzo et al, 2015).…”

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Real-life exposure to Fusarium toxins deoxynivalenol and zearalenone triggers apoptosis and activates NLRP3 inflammasome in bovine primary theca cells.

Cai

Guerrero-Netro

Bian

et al. 2023

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Cattle are deemed less susceptible to mycotoxins due to the limited internal exposure resulting from rumen microbiota activity. However, the significant amounts of Fusarium mycotoxins deoxynivalenol (DON) and zearalenone (ZEN) frequently detected in bovine follicular fluid samples suggest that they could affect ovarian function. Both mycotoxins trigger several patterns of cell death and activate the NLRP3 inflammasome in the intestine. In vitro studies have reported a number of adverse effects on bovine oocytes. However, the biological relevance of such findings with regard to realistic concentrations of DON and ZEN in bovine follicular fluid is still not clear. Hence, it is important to better characterize the effects of dietary exposure to DON and ZEN on the bovine ovary. Using bovine primary theca cells, this study investigated the effects of real-life patterns for bovine ovary exposure to DON and ZEN, but also DON metabolite DOM-1, on cell death and NLRP3 inflammasome activation. Exposure to DON starting from 0.1µM significantly decreased theca cell viability. The kinetics of phosphatidylserine translocation and loss of membrane integrity showed that ZEN and DON, but not DOM-1, induce an apoptotic phenotype. qPCR analysis of the expression of NLRP3, PYCARD, IL-1β, IL-18, and GSDMD in primary theca cells at concentrations of mycotoxin previously reported in cow follicular fluid clearly indicated that DON and DOM-1 individually and in mixture, but not ZEN, activate NLRP3 inflammasome. Altogether, these results suggest that current European Union guidance values for DON may not protect the bovine ovary from inflammatory disorders.

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Real-life exposure to Fusarium toxins deoxynivalenol and zearalenone triggers apoptosis and activates NLRP3 inflammasome in bovine primary theca cells

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In vitro effect of zearalenone on sperm parameters, oocyte maturation and embryonic development in buffalo

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The Effect of Mycotoxins and Their Mixtures on Bovine Spermatozoa Characteristics

The Effect of Mycotoxins and Their Mixtures on Bovine Spermatozoa Characteristics

Real-life exposure to Fusarium toxins deoxynivalenol and zearalenone triggers apoptosis and activates NLRP3 inflammasome in bovine primary theca cells.

Real-life exposure to Fusarium toxins deoxynivalenol and zearalenone triggers apoptosis and activates NLRP3 inflammasome in bovine primary theca cells

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