DNA integrity of canine spermatozoa during chill storage assessed by the sperm chromatin dispersion test using bright-field or fluorescence microscopy

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of chill storage on canine sperm DNA fragmentation assessed by the sperm chromatin dispersion test using bright-field microscopy with Wright solution (sDF-B) or fluorescence microscopy with propidium iodide (sDF-F). The relationship and agreemen...

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Published in:Theriogenology 2015-08, Vol.84 (3), p.399-406
Main Authors: Hidalgo, M., Urbano, M., Ortiz, I., Demyda-Peyras, S., Murabito, M.R., Gálvez, M.J., Dorado, J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Bright field
Chromatin
Cold Temperature
DNA Fragmentation
Dogs - physiology
Fluorescence
Halomax
Male
Semen Analysis - methods
Semen Analysis - veterinary
Sperm chromatin dispersion
Sperm DNA
Sperm Motility
Spermatozoa - physiology
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Summary:The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of chill storage on canine sperm DNA fragmentation assessed by the sperm chromatin dispersion test using bright-field microscopy with Wright solution (sDF-B) or fluorescence microscopy with propidium iodide (sDF-F). The relationship and agreement between the results obtained with both staining methods were analyzed. The values of DNA fragmentation indexes (sDF-F and sDF-B) were compared at each time of chill storage (0, 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours). Additionally, the sperm DNA fragmentation rate (slope) was compared between the methods during chill storage. Good agreement and no significant differences between values obtained with both staining procedures were observed. Finally, the effect of chill storage for up to 96 hours was assessed on sperm motility parameters and DNA fragmentation indexes. Significant differences were found after 48 hours of chill storage, obtaining greater values of fragmented DNA. Progressive sperm motility was lower just after 96 hours of chill storage, and no effect was found in total sperm motility. In conclusion, the Sperm-Halomax kit, developed for canine semen and based on the sperm chromatin dispersion test, can be used accurately under bright-field or fluorescence microscopy to assess the sperm DNA integrity of canine semen during chill storage. The sperm DNA fragmentation index increased after 48 hours of chill storage, thereby detecting sperm damage earlier than other routine sperm parameters, such as sperm motility.
ISSN:0093-691X
1879-3231
DOI:10.1016/j.theriogenology.2015.03.030