Cryopreservation of semen in domestic animals: A review of current challenges, applications, and prospective strategies

M Sharafi, SM Borghei-Rad, M Hezavehei, A Shahverdi… - Animals, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Here we present a comprehensive review of the current literature
describing mechanisms of damage incurred by cryopreservation, and we highlight several …

Supplementation of avian semen extenders with antioxidants to improve semen quality—Is it an effective strategy?

A Partyka, W Niżański - Antioxidants, 2021 - mdpi.com
Oxidative stress in sperm is a phenomenon related to the increasing rate of oxidation of
cellular components and the excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). The …

Hyaluronic acid improves frozen-thawed sperm quality and fertility potential in rooster

S Lotfi, M Mehri, M Sharafi, R Masoudi - Animal reproduction science, 2017 - Elsevier
Beneficial effects of Hyaluronic acid (HA) has not been yet assessed for cryopreservation of
rooster sperm. This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of different concentrations of …

Effect of addition of l‐carnitine to cryopreservation extender on rabbit post‐thaw semen parameters, antioxidant capacity, mitochondrial function, apoptosis and …

SA Abdelnour, MAE Hassan, IT El‐Ratel… - … in domestic animals, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract l‐Carnitine (LC) is considered to be a natural antioxidant agent that could be used
to improve the efficiency of reproduction. However, the precise machinery of the effect of LC …

[HTML][HTML] Improvements in semen quality, sperm fatty acids, and reproductive performance in aged Ross breeder roosters fed a diet supplemented with a moderate ratio …

RS Asl, F Shariatmadari, M Sharafi, MAK Torshizi… - Poultry science, 2018 - Elsevier
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of dietary n-3: n-6 fatty acid (FA) ratios
and vitamin E (vitE) on the semen quality, FA composition, hormonal responses, and …

The effects of varying concentrations of glutathione and trehalose in improving microscopic and oxidative stress parameters in Turkey semen during liquid storage at 5 …

H Izanloo, A Soleimanzadeh, MN Bucak, M Imani… - Cryobiology, 2021 - Elsevier
Since turkey reproduction is mainly through artificial insemination, short-term preservation of
turkey semen is one of the most important issues in turkey reproduction management. The …

[HTML][HTML] Nutritional modulation of fertility in male poultry

AM Fouad, HAK El-Senousey, D Ruan, W Xia, W Chen… - Poultry science, 2020 - Elsevier
The increased consumption of protein derived from poultry demands greater poultry
production, but increased poultry production (meat and eggs) is dependent on the fertility of …

Effects of reduced glutathione on the quality of rooster sperm during cryopreservation

R Masoudi, M Sharafi, AZ Shahneh… - Theriogenology, 2019 - Elsevier
The purpose of this study was to investigate the beneficial effects of reduced glutathione
(GSH) for cryopreservation of rooster semen. In experiment 1, semen samples were …

[HTML][HTML] Solid storage supplemented with serine of rooster semen enhances higher sperm quality and fertility potential during storage at 5 C for up to 120 h

T Kheawkanha, V Chankitisakul, P Thananurak… - Poultry Science, 2023 - Elsevier
Information on prolonging the storage duration of cold semen with acceptable fertility in
roosters is limited. This study aimed to determine the efficiency of solid storage with the …

Supplementation of extender with coenzyme Q10 improves the function and fertility potential of rooster spermatozoa after cryopreservation

R Masoudi, M Sharafi, AZ Shahneh, H Kohram… - Animal reproduction …, 2018 - Elsevier
The effects of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) has not yet been assessed for cryopreservation of
rooster semen. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different concentrations of …