Differential cellular localization of lectins in the testes of dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) during active and inactive breeding seasons

The reproductive activity of the male dromedary camel ( Camelus dromedarius ) as a seasonal breeder is affected by various seasonal changes that reflect on the reproductive performance. In the current study, we explored a differential cellular localization of lectins in eight dromedary camel testes...

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Published in:BMC veterinary research 2023-11, Vol.19 (1), p.1-230, Article 230
Main Authors: Gewaily, Mahmoud S, Abdallah, Mohamed Gaber, Khalifa, Norhan E, Habotta, Ola A, Noreldin, Ahmed E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acrosomes
Analysis
Biotin
Breeding seasons
Camelus dromedarius
Dromedary camel
Glycoconjugates
Glycoproteins
Histology
Investigations
Labeling
Lectins
LHC
Localization
Morphology
Seasonal variations
Spermatids
Spermatogenesis
Statistical analysis
Sugar
Testes
Variables
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Summary:The reproductive activity of the male dromedary camel ( Camelus dromedarius ) as a seasonal breeder is affected by various seasonal changes that reflect on the reproductive performance. In the current study, we explored a differential cellular localization of lectins in eight dromedary camel testes utilizing lectin histochemistry (LHC). The glycoconjugates’ localizations were detected within the testicular tissue utilizing 13 biotin-labeled lectins (PNA, ConA, LCA, RCA120, GS IB4, WGA, BPL, DBA, ECA, PHA-E4, UEA-1, PTL-II, and SBA) distributed into six sets. The cellular structures revealed diverse lectins distribution that may reflect various glycoproteins’ structures and their compositional modifications during spermatogenesis. Some of the investigated lectins were restricted to acrosomes of spermatids that will help study different stages during the spermatogenic cycle of dromedary camel, particularly PNA, and ECA. The statistical analysis showed a marked positive correlation between the response intensity of various lectins and the breeding season (P 
ISSN:1746-6148
1746-6148
DOI:10.1186/s12917-023-03791-1