Mogielnicka-Brzozowska Marzena, Cichowska Aleksandra Wiktoria
Department of Animal Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Oczapowskiego 5, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland.
Curr Issues Mol Biol. 2024 Jun 17;46(6):6139-6168. doi: 10.3390/cimb46060367.
The aim of the current study is to review potential molecular biomarker substances selected so far as useful for assessing the quality of dog semen. Proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and ions can serve as molecular biomarkers of reproductive functions (BRFs) for evaluating male reproductive health and identifying potential risk factors for infertility or reproductive disorders. Evaluation of BRF levels in semen samples or reproductive tissues may provide insights into the underlying causes of infertility, such as impaired sperm function, abnormal sperm-egg interaction, or dysfunction of the male reproductive tract. Molecular biomarker proteins may be divided into two groups: proteins that are well-studied, such as A-kinase anchoring proteins (AKAPs), albumins (ALBs), alkaline phosphatase (ALPL), clusterin (CLU), canine prostate-specific esterase (CPSE), cysteine-rich secretory protein 2 (CRISP2), lactotransferrin (LTF), metalloproteinases (MMPs), and osteopontin (OPN) and proteins that are not well-studied. Non-protein markers include lipid-based substances (fatty acids, phosphatidylcholine), carbohydrates (glycosaminoglycans), and ions (zinc, calcium). Assessing the levels of BRFs in semen samples may provide valuable information for breeding management and reproductive assessments in dogs. This review systematizes current knowledge that could serve as a starting point for developing practical tests with the use of biomarkers of canine reproductive functions and their predictive value for assisted reproductive technique outcomes and semen preservation.
本研究的目的是回顾迄今已选定的、可用于评估犬精液质量的潜在分子生物标志物物质。蛋白质、脂质、碳水化合物和离子可作为生殖功能的分子生物标志物(BRF),用于评估雄性生殖健康以及识别不育或生殖障碍的潜在风险因素。评估精液样本或生殖组织中的BRF水平,可能有助于深入了解不育的潜在原因,如精子功能受损、精卵相互作用异常或雄性生殖道功能障碍。分子生物标志物蛋白质可分为两类:一类是研究充分的蛋白质,如A激酶锚定蛋白(AKAP)、白蛋白(ALB)、碱性磷酸酶(ALPL)、簇集素(CLU)、犬前列腺特异性酯酶(CPSE)、富含半胱氨酸的分泌蛋白2(CRISP2)、乳铁蛋白(LTF)、金属蛋白酶(MMP)和骨桥蛋白(OPN);另一类是研究较少的蛋白质。非蛋白质标志物包括基于脂质的物质(脂肪酸、磷脂酰胆碱)、碳水化合物(糖胺聚糖)和离子(锌、钙)。评估精液样本中的BRF水平,可能为犬的繁殖管理和生殖评估提供有价值的信息。本综述对现有知识进行了系统整理,可为利用犬生殖功能生物标志物开发实际检测方法及其对辅助生殖技术结果和精液保存的预测价值提供一个起点。