钠、钾、钙和葡萄糖对白斑狗鱼精子活力的影响

观察了白斑狗鱼精子在0～679．6kPa NaCl、KCl、葡萄糖溶液和0～339．8kPa CaCl2溶液中的活动情况。在NaCl、KCl、葡萄糖溶液中,白斑狗鱼精子快速运动时间和寿命的变化规律基本一致,精子活动最适渗透压介于339．8～453．0kPa。K^ 有延长精子寿命的作用。外源性葡萄糖可被精子利用,增强精子活力．延长精子寿命。56．7kPa CaCl2对精子活动有抑制作用,并引起精子聚集,该效应随着Ca^2 浓度升高而增强。     

几种不同浓度的离子及单糖对中华鲟精子活力的影响

本文研究在不同浓度Na 、K 、Ca2 、Mg2 、Cu2 及葡萄糖、果糖溶液中,中华鲟(Acipenser sinensisGray)精子活动情况。结果表明:Na 浓度为2‰时,中华鲟精子寿命时间(Life time,LT)最长,为347s,而Na 浓度为1‰时,中华鲟精子剧烈运动时间(Acute movement time,AT)最长,为98.67s,精子激活率在Na 浓度小于等于2‰时,为100%,随着Na 浓度的增加中华鲟精子激活率明显下降;与Na 溶液不同,在K 浓度为0.005‰时中华鲟精子活力最佳,其AT和LT最长,分别为80s和174s。而精子激活率随K 浓度增加而增强,在浓度为0.005‰时激活率最强为60%,然后快速下降;在Ca2 、Mg2 、Cu2 三种溶液中,随着三种溶液浓度的增加,中华鲟精子剧烈运动时间和寿命逐渐缩短,精子激活率逐步下降;与Ca2 、Mg2 、Cu2 三种溶液完全不同的是,随着葡萄糖和果糖两种单糖浓度的增加,中华鲟精子AT及精子LT逐渐延长。结果说明适量浓度的Na 、K 可以延长中华鲟精子AT及其LT,激活精子活力;而Ca2 、Mg2 、Cu2 三种溶液即使在较低浓度下都表现出对中华鲟精子AT、精子LT及其激活率明显的抑制作用;而葡萄糖和果糖则能有效地延长中华鲟精子AT和LT。     

精浆果糖与其它精液参数的回归分析

本文应用回归分析方法,研究了四种精液参数与精浆果糖的关系．结果表明：除了精浆果糖与快速前向精子活力之间无回归关系外,精浆果糖和精液PH、精液量、精子密度均有显著的曲线回归关系（P＜0.01）．     

二甲亚砜对几种淡水鱼精子渗透压及成活率影响的研究

本文研究了淡水鱼类精子在低温冷冻保存时,其渗透压在抗冻ＤＭＳＯ作用下的变化规律,冷冻前精子的渗透压在ＤＭＳＯ作用下最高可达１５３８ｍＯｓｍ／Ｌ与４．５％ＮａＣｌ溶液相等渗,是自然条件下的５倍,解冻后最高仍保持在１３６７ｍＯｓｍ／Ｌ与４．０％ＮａＣｌ溶液相等渗,是自然条件下的４．５倍,渗透压变化（Ｙ）与二甲亚砜浓度（Ｘ）的关系式为Ｙ＝０．１４８Ｘ＋１．２４５,ｒ＝０．８９８（冻前）和Ｙ＝０．１３６Ｘ     

达氏鲟精子的主要生物学特性

达氏鲟(Acipenser dabryanus)属淡水定居性鲟鱼类,为我国特有种,主要分布在长江上游干流及金沙江下游。长期人为过度捕捞及其生存环境的持续污染和水利工程的影响,使得达氏鲟自然种群资源遭到严重破坏,其配子质量的下降己经成为限制其规模化人工繁殖成功的关键因素之一,因此为解决达氏鲟规模化人工繁殖过程中存在的关键性技术点,作者从达氏鲟精液基本特征、精浆元素组成以及不同水体和Na+、K+对达氏鲟精子活力的影响、精子超微结构方面入手,对达氏鲟精子的生理生态特性进行了研究。结果显示,达氏鲟精子平均密度为1.52×109个/ml;精浆元素以Na+含量最高,其次是K+,之后为Ca2+、Mg2+、Cu2+、Zn2+,其中Na+、K+、Zn2+在达氏鲟精浆中的含量有极显著性差异(P0.01),Ca2+、Cu2+、Mg2+差异不明显;精子在江水中的活力最高;在Na+浓度为20 mmol/L时,精子活力最高,精子快速运动时间(FT)和寿命(LT)分别为(66.7±7.1)s和(177.0±14.9)s;达氏鲟精子对K+浓度变化较为敏感,在K+浓度为0.05 mmol/L时,精子FT和LT最长,分别为(109.0±16.1)s和(189.3±12.4)s,K+浓度超过0.05 mmol/L后精子FT和LT急速下降,当K+浓度达到0.5 mmol/L以上时,精子活力立即受到抑制;达氏鲟精子细胞核长(5.67±0.20)μm,鞭毛长(63.16±2.79)μm,全长为(70.35±2.92)μm。     

环境因子及超低温冻存对黄姑鱼精子活力的影响

通过测定精子的激活率、运动时间及寿命研究了环境因子变化对黄姑鱼精子活力的影响及超低温冻存后黄姑鱼精子的活力。结果表明,黄姑鱼精子激活与运动的适宜盐度为25～35、适宜pH为7.5～8.5。在pH 8.0～8.5、盐度25条件下,精子激活率达(85.33±2.52)%,运动时间及寿命分别为(336±14.02)s及(405.33±12.22)s。精子激活与运动的适宜NaCl、KCl、MgCl₂及葡萄糖溶液浓度分别为300～500 mmol·L^-1、600 mmol·L^-1、800～1000 mmol·L^-1及900mmol·L^-1;精子在缺少HCO₃^-的人工海水中未能被激活;精子在无Ca²⁺或无Mg²⁺的人工海水中激活率均大于80%,但运动时间及寿命均有所缩短。以Cortland及HBSS溶液为稀释液、10%EG为抗冻剂冻存黄姑鱼精子,冻精激活率>80%,运动时间均超过200s。     

鱼类精子活力研究进展

鱼类精子在精巢和精浆中一般不活动,只有当精子被排到体外并被外界环境的溶液稀释后才能活动．鱼类精子活力受渗透压、离子、ｐＨ 值、温度及ＣＯ２ 等因子的调节和影响, 不同的鱼类其精子活力有不同的调节方式;外界因子对鱼类精子活力的影响, 是通过影响ｃＡＭＰ－ＡＴＰ－Ｍｇ２＋ 系统来影响鞭毛的活动而实现的． 精子活力的评价指标主要有：精子激活后的运动时间、精子激活比例、精子运动速度及精子鞭毛摆动频率等． 大多数鱼类的精子,其活动能力是在生殖管道中获得的．     

鮸鱼精子的生理特性及超低温冻存

通过测定精子的激活率、运动时间及寿命,研究了鮸鱼精子的生理特性,以0.5mL麦细管为冻存管、两步降温法超低温冻存鮸鱼精子。结果表明,鮸鱼精子激活与运动的适宜盐度为20~30、适宜pH值为5.5~9.0,适宜的KCl、NaCl、CaCl2溶液浓度分别为（500~600）mmol/L、（400~500）mmol/L、（300~400）mmol/L,适宜的葡萄糖溶液浓度为（800~900）mmol/L。无Ca2＋、Mg2＋及HCO3-的人工海水均能使鮸鱼精子激活,但运动时间及寿命有所下降。以Cortland溶液为稀释液,10%Gly、15%Gly、5%DMSO、10%DMSO、15%DMSO、10%EG、10%PG、15%PG及20%PG为抗冻剂,超低温冻存鮸鱼精子15d后,冻精的活力与鲜精相比无显著差异,其中,以10%Gly为抗冻剂冻存精子的效果最好,冻精的激活率、运动时间及寿命分别达（86.38±1.63）%、（8.24±1.37）min及（10.21±0.42）min。     

线粒体呼吸功能与精子活力、核DNA损伤的相关性分析

为探讨线粒体呼吸功能与精子活力、核DNA损伤程度之间的相关性,按WHO标准收集34例不同活力的精液标本,采用蔗糖差速离心法或密度梯度离心法提取精子线粒体,通过铂氧电极-溶氧仪测定线粒体呼吸耗氧率并计算状态III呼吸、状态IV呼吸、呼吸控制率（RCR）、磷氧比（P／0）及氧化磷酸化效率（0PR）;应用精子染色质扩散（sperm chromatin dispersion,SCD）实验检测精子DNA损伤情况。结果表明：不同活力精子线粒体状态Ⅲ呼吸耗氧量之间具有显著差异俨〈0．01）;弱精子症组RcR和OPR与正常对照组比较,分别降低了17．03％（P〈0．05）和40．74％（P〈0。01）;精子DNA损伤程度与精子活力、状态III呼吸及OPR均呈极显著负相关（r值分别是-0．812、-0．788和-0．696）。以上结果提示：精子线粒体呼吸耗氧和氧化磷酸化功能与精子活力之间存在着密切的联系;精子DNA（包括mtDNA）损伤可能影响精子的正常功能。     

耐高渗透压酵母产生甘油及阿拉伯糖醇的研究IV．耐高渗透压酵母的糖代谢途径

1．测定了两株耐高渗透压酵母(Hansenula arabitolgenes Fang．275及 Zygosaacharo-myces cheyalieri Guill．2．309)无细胞提取液中EMP 及磷酸戊糖循环的酶活力,除在2．309中未能测出磷酸果糖激酶外,其他所测备酶在两株酵母中均有活力。 2．在两株酵母中均有联系NADP的多元醇脱氢酶,催化二攫丙酮还原为甘油(275厦2．309中)以及D-核酮糖还原为D一阿拉伯糖醇(仅在275中)。 3．用葡萄糖-C14的呼吸实赊表明在275号酵母中磷酸戊糖循环占较大比重,这与它能产生大量五碳化合物——阿拉伯糖醇是相符的。     

环境pH及渗透压对玫瑰无须鲃精子运动的影响

以玫瑰无须鲃Puntius conchonius精子为材料,应用计算机辅助精子分析系统(CASA),研究了精子在不同pH和不同渗透压的NaCl溶液中的运动百分率、运动时间和运动速率。结果表明,酸性(pH<7.0)或碱性较强(pH>9.0)的溶液均不利于精子运动,而弱碱性(pH7.5～8.5)的溶液较适合精子的运动;在渗透压较低(<75mOsm/kg)或较高(>175mOsm/kg)的NaCl溶液中,精子的运动时间和运动百分率都显著较100～150mOsm/kg渗透压溶液中的短或低(P<0.05);而运动时间最长,并且运动百分率最高的条件为pH8.0和125mOsm/kg渗透压的溶液环境。     

In vitro fertilization in inbred BALB/c mice II: effects of lactate, osmolarity and calcium on in vitro capacitation

To elucidate requirements for in vitro sperm capacitation in inbred BALB/c mice, osmolarity, calcium and lactate were optimized using modified simplex optimization medium (mKSOM). Modified human tubal fluid (mHTF), a capacitation-supporting medium, was used as a control. In the first series of experiments, the effects of calcium and osmolarity were studied in the presence of lactate. Although preincubation with >or=5 mM CaCl2 improved fertilization after insemination significantly, it was still significantly lower than incubation with mHTF. To obtain fertilization at the equivalent levels to that of mHTF, isotonic osmolarity (305 mOsmol) was required. Trehalose, an osmotic reagent, could substitute for NaCl partially. In the second series of experiments, the effects of lactate were examined using a concentration of 5 mM calcium and isotonic osmolarity. Preincubation with 75%), as well as the percentages of B (capacitated) pattern sperm (>or=40%) in chlortetracycline (CTC) staining, as compared with incubation in mHTF (46% and 28%, respectively; p<0.05). In the third series of experiments, the effects of osmolarity and calcium in the absence of lactate were examined. An increase in osmolarity during sperm preincubation increased both fertilization and B-pattern sperm significantly in a dose-dependent manner. Trehalose, sucrose and choline chloride could substitute for NaCl. An increase in CaCl2 concentration during preincubation had no effect on fertilization, but this increase reduced the percentages of B-pattern sperm. In vitro capacitation of inbred BALB/c mice is sensitive to lactate and osmolarity, but that sensitivity for calcium varies depending on the presence or absence of lactate.     

In vitro fertilization in inbred BALB/c mice I: isotonic osmolarity and increased calcium-enhanced sperm penetration through the zona pellucida and male pronuclear formation

To optimize IVF conditions for BALB/c mice, which are known to have poor in vitro fertilizability, the requirements for sperm-ova interaction were studied by use of modified simplex optimization medium (mKSOM) as a basic medium. Modified human tubal fluid (mHTF) was used for sperm preincubation and acted as a positive control. When the two media were compared, neither capacitation nor fertilization was supported in mKSOM. Increasing the calcium concentration in mKSOM to 5 mM or more during sperm: ova coincubation improved zona penetration but not male pronuclear (MPN) formation to the same level as those cells incubated in mHTF. When medium osmolarity was varied from 230-305 mOsmol by NaCl at 5 mM CaCl2, MPN formation improved at 280 mOsmol or higher osmolarity to the same level as that found when using mHTF. When NaCl equivalent to 25-75 mOsmol was substituted with trehalose, no significant reduction in fertilization was observed. Substitution of NaCl equivalent to 75 mOsmol with other osmotic reagents (sucrose, choline chloride and sorbitol) resulted in similar levels of fertilization as found with mHTF, except for sorbitol, which reduced fertilization significantly caused by its detrimental effect on sperm viability. At isotonic osmolarity (305 mOsmol), maximum fertilization was observed at 5 mM CaCl2; lower or higher concentrations of CaCl2 resulted in reduced fertilization. Calcium and osmolarity, therefore, are important for sperm : ova interaction in BALB/c mice and the increases in calcium to 5 mM and osmolarity to 305 mOsmol are optimal for BALB/c sperm to penetrate through the zona and to form MPN.     

Chilled storage of Asian seabass,Lates calcarifer Bloch semen: Effects of ions,extenders and storage periods on sperm quality and fertilization ability

The development of a chilled storage protocol of fish sperm requires an understanding of sperm biology and function as the activation/inhibition of fish sperm is greatly affected by several environmental factors. This study aimed to determine the effects of ionic and non-ionic solutions, extender types (Ringer's solution, Ca-F HBSS solution, HBSS solution, He and Wood solution, Saline solution, and Modified Cortland solution), and chilled-storage period on sperm quality and fertilization ability of Asian seabass, Lates calcarifer semen. Regulation of Asian seabass sperm motility was dependent on the osmolality of both ionic and non-ionic activation media. The threshold levels on the initiation of sperm motility were detected in KCl (>100 mM), NaCl (>50 mM), CaCl₂ (>50 mM), glucose (>300 mM), and mannitol (>100 mM) solutions. Relatively high percentages of sperm motility (>80%) were observed when activated with KCl, NaCl, CaCl₂, glucose, and mannitol solutions at above 700, 600, 350, 1,000, and 1,000 mM, respectively. Ringer's solution was the most optimal extender for chilled storage of Asian seabass semen at 2–4°C supported by the retention of sperm motility and viability for 6 days. Semen diluted in Ringer's solution and chilled-stored for 2 days exhibited acceptable fertilization (66.1% ± 6.2%) and hatching (56.4% ± 2.9%) rates. This report, for the first time, describes the ionicity and non-ionicity effects on the motility of Asian seabass sperm.     

Effect of osmolarity on the zero-stress state and mechanical properties of aorta

Some pathological conditions may affect osmolarity, which can impact cell, tissue, and organ volume. The hypothesis of this study is that changes in osmolarity affect the zero-stress state and mechanical properties of the aorta. To test this hypothesis, a segment of mouse abdominal aorta was cannulated in vivo and mechanically distended by perfusion of physiological salt (NaCl) solutions with graded osmolarities from 145 to 562 mosM. The mechanical (circumferential stress, strain, and elastic modulus) and morphological (wall thickness and wall area) parameters in the loaded state were determined. To determine the osmolarity-induced changes of zero-stress state, the opening angle was observed by immersion of the sectors of mouse, rat, and pig thoracic aorta in NaCl solution with different osmolarities. Wall volume and tissue water content of the rings were also recorded at different osmolarities. Our results show that acute aortic swelling due to low osmolarity leads to an increase in wall thickness and area, a change in the stress-strain relationship, and an increase in the elastic modulus (stiffness) in mouse aorta. The opening angle, wall volume, and water content decreased significantly with increase in osmolarity. These findings suggest that acute aortic swelling and shrinking result in immediate mechanical changes in the aorta. Osmotic pressure-induced changes in the zero-stress state may serve to regulate mechanical homeostasis.     

Validation of the sperm mobility assay in boars and stallions

The sperm mobility assay used in the present study measures the rate of sperm penetration in a biologically inert cell-separation solution (Accudenz). When a sample of sperm is overlaid in a cuvette containing Accudenz, sperm penetrate the solution and absorbance of the sample can be measured with a spectrophotometer. This assay has been successfully used to select chicken and turkey semen donors. We validated this assay for semen from boars and stallions. Absorbance was measured after overlaying fresh semen from each species in prefilled cuvettes for 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 40 min. There were no significant differences when sperm were incubated in prewarmed cuvettes at 37, 39, or 41 degrees C. However, a minimum concentration of 5x10(7) viable sperm/mL was needed to evaluate the rate of sperm penetration in boars. Absorbance was half-maximal at 5.4 and 14.1 min for boar and stallion sperm, respectively. Frequency analysis suggested a normal distribution of mobility values for boar sperm. There were positive correlations between mobility values and several computer-aided sperm analysis (CASA) parameters. In addition, there was medium repeatability for multiple ejaculates from single males. We concluded that the mobility assay can be used for mammalian sperm and there seemed to be phenotypic variation among boars in mobility estimates.     

Effects of raised osmolarity on canine tracheal epithelial ion transport function

Evaporation of water from upper airway surfaces increases surface liquid osmolarity. We studied the effects of raised osmolarity of the solution bathing the luminal surface of excised canine tracheal epithelium. Osmolarity was increased by adding NaCl or mannitol. NaCl addition induced a concentration-dependent fall in short-circuit current and a rise in transepithelial conductance (-33% and +14% per 100 mosM, respectively). Unidirectional isotopic fluxes of 22Na, 36Cl, and [14C]mannitol were measured in short-circuited tissues in the base-line state and after addition of NaCl or mannitol to an isotonic mucosal solution. NaCl addition (75 mM) caused a 50% increase in conductance (G) and a parallel increase in [14C]mannitol permeability (Pmann), indicating an increase in paracellular permeability. Net Cl- secretion was reduced 50%, and net Na+ absorption was unchanged despite an increased chemical gradient for absorption, indicating an inhibition of active ion transport. Mannitol addition (150 mM) abolished net Na+ absorption but did not increase G or Pmann or change net Cl- secretion. These results suggest that responses to increased tracheal surface liquid osmolarity during spontaneous breathing may occur in both the cellular (inhibition of active Na+ and Cl- transport) and paracellular (increased [14C]mannitol permeability) compartments of the mucosa.