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Mohammadzadeh, M., Anbari, F., Aghaei, S., Farashahi Yazd, E., Akhavan Sales, Z., Rajabi, M., & Ali Khalili, M. (2021). Does combination of estradiol and sesame oil improve the oocyte quality, embryo development and expressions of Zp3, E-cad, and Ctnnb1 genes in mice? An experimental study. International Journal of Reproductive BioMedicine (IJRM), 19(8), 707-714. https://doi.org/10.18502/ijrm.v19i8.9618
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Masoomeh Mohammadzadeh
Masoomeh Mohammadzadeh
Research and Clinical Center for Infertility, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
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Fatemeh Anbari
Fatemeh Anbari
Research and Clinical Center for Infertility, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
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Shiva Aghaei
Shiva Aghaei
Stem Cell Biology Research Center, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
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Ehsan Farashahi Yazd
Ehsan Farashahi Yazd
Research and Clinical Center for Infertility, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
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Zhima Akhavan Sales
Zhima Akhavan Sales
Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, International Campus, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
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Mahya Rajabi
Mahya Rajabi
Abortion Research Center, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
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Mohammad Ali Khalili
Mohammad Ali Khalili
Research and Clinical Center for Infertility, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
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- Sep 9, 2021
Does combination of estradiol and sesame oil improve the oocyte quality, embryo development and expressions of Zp3, E-cad, and Ctnnb1 genes in mice? An experimental study
Abstract
Background: Aging may reduce oocyte maturation, embryo quality, and fertility potential.
Objective: To compare the effect of estradiol (E2) and sesame oil on oocyte and embryo quality between young and old mice.
Materials and Methods: Sixty old and young female mice were divided in to two groups (30 mice/group, grouped by age). Each group was divided into three subgroups of mice treated with sesame oil, E2 + sesame oil, and normal saline as control group. After ovulation induction, some oocytes were considered for in vitro fertilization and the rest were assessed for morphological status. After obtaining the two-cell embryos, the embryos were collected to determine the expression of zona pellucida (ZP) glycoprotein 3, E-cadherin, and β-catenin genes and some of them followed until the blastocysts stage to evaluate the viability.
Results: The findings showed that the mean ZP and perivitelline space thickness increased in the old mice that received the E2 + sesame oil treatment. The number of 2-cell embryos, blastocysts, and live cells were significantly higher in the old group treated with sesame oil respectively (p = 0.018, 0.002, and < 0.0001, respectively). The normal ZP shape and refractile body numbers increased in the old mice that were treated with sesame oil, respectively. The E-cadherin gene was downregulated in the treatment groups compared to the controls.
Conclusion: Sesame oil showed a better response in the old mice, because aging is associated with an increased rate of reactive oxygen species, causing deficiencies in both oocyte and embryo qualities.
Key words: Estradiol, Sesame oil, Gene expression, Oocyte, Mouse.
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[2] El-Hayek S, Clarke HJ. Follicle-stimulating hormone increases gap junctional communication between somatic and germ-line follicular compartments during murine oogenesis. Biol Reprod 2015; 93: 47.
[3] Terasaki M, Campagnola P, Rolls MM, Stein PA, Ellenberg J, Hinkle B, et al. A new model for nuclear envelope breakdown. Mol Biol Cell 2001; 12: 503– 510.
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[5] Devesa J, Caicedo D. The role of growth hormone on ovarian functioning and ovarian angiogenesis. Front Endocrinol 2019; 10: 450.
[6] Zarif-Yeganeh M, Rastegarpanah M. Clinical role of silymarin in oxidative stress and infertility: A short review for pharmacy practitioners. J Res Pharm Pract 2019; 8: 181–188.
[7] Khaneshi F, Nasrolahi O, Azizi SH, Nejati V. Sesame effects on testicular damage in streptozotocininduced diabetes rats. Avicenna J Phytomed 2013; 3: 347–355.
[8] Ryan E, Galvin K, O’connor TP, Maguire AR, O’Brien NM. Phytosterol, squalene, tocopherol content and fatty acid profile of selected seeds, grains, and legumes. Plant Foods Hum Nutr 2007; 62: 85–91.
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[19] Al-Hasani S, Ozmen B, Koutlaki N, Schoepper B, Diedrich K, Schultze-Mosgau A. Three years of routine vitrification of human zygotes: Is it still fair to advocate slow-rate freezing? Reprod BioMed Online 2007; 14: 288–293.
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[21] Litscher ES, Wassarman PM. The fish egg’s zona pellucida. Curr Top Deve Biol 2018; 130: 275–305.
[22] Bo G, Bergfelt DR, Brogliatti GM, Pierson RA, Adams GP, Mapletoft RJ. Local versus systemic effects of exogenous estradiol-17β on ovarian follicular dynamics in heifers with progestogen implants. Anim Reprod Sci 2000; 59: 141–157.
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[26] Luddi A, Capaldo A, Focarelli R, Gori M, Morgante G, Piomboni P, et al. Antioxidants reduce oxidative stress in follicular fluid of aged women undergoing IVF. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2016; 14: 57.
[27] Hussain SA, Hameed A, Ajmal I, Nosheen S, Rasul Suleria HA, Song Y. Effects of sesame seed extract as a natural antioxidant on the oxidative stability of sunflower oil. J Food Sci Technol 2018; 55: 4099– 4110.
[28] Devine PJ, Perreault SD, Luderer U. Roles of reactive oxygen species and antioxidants in ovarian toxicity. Biol Reprod 2012; 86: 27.
[29] Zahmatkesh A, Ansari Mahyari S, Daliri Joupari M, Shirazi A, Rahmani H. Expression of bovine Ecat1 gene in immature and in vitro matured oocytes as well as during early embryonic development. Reprod Domest Anim 2015; 50: 34–40.
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