scholarly journals Localization of γ-Tubulin in Mouse Eggs during Meiotic Maturation, Fertilization, and Early Embryonic Development

2004 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao-Qian MENG ◽  
Heng-Yu FAN ◽  
Zhi-Sheng ZHONG ◽  
Gang ZHANG ◽  
Yun-Long LI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Embryonic Development ◽  
Early Embryonic Development ◽  
Meiotic Maturation ◽  
Gamma Tubulin ◽  
Mouse Eggs

Iloprost, a prostacyclin analogue, stimulates meiotic maturation and early embryonic development in pigs

2010 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 437 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ji-Su Kim ◽  
Jung-Il Chae ◽  
Bong-Seok Song ◽  
Kyu-Sun Lee ◽  
Young-Kug Choo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Protein Kinase ◽  
Embryonic Development ◽  
Embryo Development ◽  
Oocyte Maturation ◽  
Structural Integrity ◽  
Early Embryonic Development ◽  
Mitogen Activated Protein Kinase ◽  
Meiotic Maturation ◽  
Terminal Deoxynucleotidyl Transferase ◽  
Intracellular Camp

Oviduct fluid contains various cytokines and growth factors that enhance the embryo development during the preimplantation period. In hatched embryos, prostacyclin (PGI2) improves implantation, but its role during oocyte maturation and early embryo development remains contentious. Therefore, in the present study, we examined the effects of a PGI2 analogue (iloprost) on meiotic maturation and early embryonic development in pigs, as well on the structural integrity, mitochondrial membrane potential and apoptosis in blastocysts. First, meiotic maturation in pig oocytes was examined in the presence of increasing concentrations of iloprost (1, 5 and 10 μM). After IVM, a higher proportion of iloprost-treated compared with untreated oocytes was in MII (90.0% v. 65.7%, respectively; P < 0.05). In addition, protein kinase A activity increased in iloprost-treated oocytes, indicating increased intracellular cAMP concentrations. After 22 h iloprost treatment (44 h total incubation time), western blotting demonstrated increased expression of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) 1/2, phosphorylated (p-) ERK1/2, cAMP response element-binding protein (CREB), p-CREB and cyclo-oxygenase-2, indicating activation of the mitogen-activated protein kinase and PGI2 pathways. In addition, the frequency of polyspermy decreased in iloprost-treated oocytes (19.9%) compared with control (35.8%), whereas the rate of blastocyst formation increased (P < 0.05). Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick-end labelling (TUNEL) showed that the number of nuclei containing fragmented DNA at the blastocyst stage decreased in the iloprost-treated group compared with control (1.2% v. 3.6%, respectively). In conclusion, iloprost appears to play a direct role in porcine oocyte maturation by enhancing blastocyst structure and survival.

200 SYNCHRONIZATION OF OOCYTE MEIOTIC MATURATION IN SUPEROVULATED MICE IMPROVES IN VITRO FERTILIZATION RATE

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 212
Author(s):  
A. M. Taiyeb Ridha ◽  
D. C. Kraemer
Keyword(s):  
Embryonic Development ◽  
Fertilization Rate ◽  
Early Embryonic Development ◽  
Meiotic Maturation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Development Rates ◽  
Oocyte Meiotic Maturation

In vitro synchronization of oocyte nuclear and cytoplasmic maturation has been found to improve the IVF rate of ovarian oocytes in several species, including humans, in comparison with nonsynchronized in vitro-matured oocytes. Here, we tested the hypothesis that synchronization of oocyte meiotic maturation by an in vivo system in superovulated mice would increase the oocyte fertilization rate when compared to that of conventional superovulated oocytes. Recently, we observed that cilostazol (CZL), a PDE3-I, was able to inhibit mouse oocyte meiotic maturation in both in vitro and in vivo systems. Administering CZL at 7.5 mg, 4 or 7 h pre-hCG allowed retrieval of ovulated oocytes of which >95% were at MI stage, scored by Nikon stereo microscope (SMZ 1500). A conventional superovulation program was adapted in all treated and their control groups, in which mice were injected with eCG and after 48 h with hCG (7.5 IU for each hormone). On the second morning, 13 to 14 h post-hCG, mice were killed and oocytes were collected from oviducts and in vitro fertilized (control). For the treated groups, CZL was administered in a single 7.5 mg oral dose (gavage) 4 or 7 h before the hCG injection. On the second morning, CZL-treated animals were killed at the same timing as control animals and oocytes were retrieved from the oviduct and in vitro matured for 6 h (for those gavaged with CZL, 4 h pre-hCG) or 3 h (for those gavaged with CZL, 7 h pre-hCG) to MII oocytes before IVF. These groups were designated as in vivo-in vitro synchronized/matured oocytes. In other groups treated with CZL, 4 or 7 h pre-hCG, the ovulated oocytes were allowed to mature in the oviduct (full in vivo synchronization and maturation) and oocytes were retrieved and fertilized with the same fertilization timings as the in vivo-in vitro synchronized/matured oocytes. Oocytes were cultured for 1 day after IVF and examined for cleavage. Statistical differences were analyzed by cross-tabulated chi-square test. The full in vivo synchronization and maturation (for both CZL dose timings of 4 and 7 h pre-hCG) gave significantly higher early embryonic development rates compared with those of the control [89% (n = 219) and 92.2% (n = 374) vs 81.8% (n = 198); P = 0.034 and P < 0.0001, respectively]. The in vivo-in vitro synchronized/matured oocytes (CZL dose timing at 7 h, but not 4 h pre-hCG) gave significantly higher early embryonic development rates compared with those of the control [88.5% (n = 339) vs 83.4% (n = 458), respectively; P = 0.043]. However, the increase of the IVF rate of the oocytes from mice treated with CZL, 4 h pre-hCG, in the in vivo-in vitro synchronized/matured group was not significantly different from the control group [88.5% (n = 399) vs 83.4% (n = 458), respectively; P = 0.43]. It is concluded from the present study that synchronization of oocyte meiotic maturation by the in vivo and in vivo-in-vitro protocols can increase the IVF rate of oocytes in superovulated mice.

scholarly journals Loss of function of KIF1B impairs oocyte meiotic maturation and early embryonic development in mice

2016 ◽  
Vol 83 (11) ◽  
pp. 1027-1040 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiang-Wei Kong ◽  
Dong-Hui Wang ◽  
Cheng-Jie Zhou ◽  
Hong-Xia Zhou ◽  
Cheng-Guang Liang
Keyword(s):  
Embryonic Development ◽  
Early Embryonic Development ◽  
Meiotic Maturation ◽  
Loss Of Function ◽  
Oocyte Meiotic Maturation

Cytological observations on fertilization and early embryonic development in sea cucumber Apostichopus japonicus

2012 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie TAN ◽  
Hui-ling SUN ◽  
Fei GAO ◽  
Jing-ping YAN ◽  
Ying-hui DONG ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Embryonic Development ◽  
Sea Cucumber ◽  
Apostichopus Japonicus ◽  
Early Embryonic Development

Studies on the early embryonic development of artificially-bred Siberian sturgeon(Acipenser baeri)

2010 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 777-785 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei SONG ◽  
Jia-kun SONG ◽  
Chun-xin FAN ◽  
Tao ZHANG ◽  
Bin WANG
Keyword(s):  
Embryonic Development ◽  
Siberian Sturgeon ◽  
Early Embryonic Development ◽  
Acipenser Baeri
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