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Improvement of the cryopreservation protocols for the dusky grouper, Epinephelus marginatus
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The dusky grouper, Epinephelus marginatus, is a potential species for aquaculture production although the limited number of males kept in captivity has been the cause of some constraints in its production. Sperm cryopreservation emerged as a solution for this problem. However, spermatozoa can be severely affected by freezing/thawing processes and poor sperm quality is a limiting factor in reproduction success. The present study aimed at evaluating two main aspects in the design of a cryopreservation protocol-extender additives (taurine, glucose, cholesterol, BSA) and sperm containers (0.5 mL straws, 2 mL cryovials and 5 mL macrotubes). Sperm quality was assessed through the evaluation of the percentage of motile cells, viable cells, DNA fragmentation, lipid peroxidation and apoptosis. Some specific techniques, such as Caspase 3/7 detection, which provides information on membrane integrity and cell death, detecting early and late apoptotic and necrotic events, were required to establish an optimized cryopreservation protocol for this species. Taurine was the most suitable cryopreservation additive in terms of viable cells and cholesterol presented the highest percentage of necrotic cells in this study. Caspase 3/7 assay enabled us to detect necrotic damage induced by cryopreservation. Statement of relevance: The development of reproductive tools in dusky grouper, a potential species for aquaculture production, emerges as important tool to decrease the number of wild males maintained in captivity. A cryopreservation protocol was previously described for this species although several constraints in terms of sperm quality were detected. Our work provided new evidences that cryopreservation protocols can be improved through the addition of certain additives and use of appropriate sperm containers. Specific sperm analysis was crucial to identify and establish the most suitable conditions for breeders management and species conservation purposes. (C) 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Red-spotted grouper Sperm cryopreservation Oxidative stress Taurine Semen Antioxidant Hypotaurine Spermatozoa Parameters Extender
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Elsevier Science Bv