12 research outputs found
Identification of the Inorganic Pyrophosphate Metabolizing, ATP Substituting Pathway in Mammalian Spermatozoa
Inorganic pyrophosphate (PPi) is generated by ATP hydrolysis in the cells and also present in extracellular matrix, cartilage and bodily fluids. Fueling an alternative pathway for energy production in cells, PPi is hydrolyzed by inorganic pyrophosphatase (PPA1) in a highly exergonic reaction that can under certain conditions substitute for ATP-derived energy. Recombinant PPA1 is used for energy-regeneration in the cell-free systems used to study the zymology of ATP-dependent ubiquitin-proteasome system, including the role of sperm-borne proteasomes in mammalian fertilization. Inspired by an observation of reduced in vitro fertilization (IVF) rates in the presence of external, recombinant PPA1, this study reveals, for the first time, the presence of PPi, PPA1 and PPi transporter, progressive ankylosis protein ANKH in mammalian spermatozoa. Addition of PPi during porcine IVF increased fertilization rates significantly and in a dose-dependent manner. Fluorometric assay detected high levels of PPi in porcine seminal plasma, oviductal fluid and spermatozoa. Immunofluorescence detected PPA1 in the postacrosomal sheath (PAS) and connecting piece of boar spermatozoa; ANKH was present in the sperm head PAS and equatorial segment. Both ANKH and PPA1 were also detected in human and mouse spermatozoa, and in porcine spermatids. Higher proteasomal-proteolytic activity, indispensable for fertilization, was measured in spermatozoa preserved with PPi. The identification of an alternative, PPi dependent pathway for ATP production in spermatozoa elevates our understanding of sperm physiology and sets the stage for the improvement of semen extenders, storage media and IVF media for animal biotechnology and human assisted reproductive therapies
Localization of bleeding sites in patients with hemoptysis based on their chest computed tomography findings: a retrospective cohort study
Effects of Cumulus Cells on the Ability of Pig Oocytes to Utilize Cysteine or Cystine During Maturation In Vitro.
Effects of Partial Removal of Cytoplasmic Lipid on Survival of Vitrified Germinal Vesicle Stage Pig Oocytes
Examining the acceptance and use of online social networks by preservice teachers within the context of unified theory of acceptance and use of technology model
Social network sites (SNSs) has a big potential to improve teaching and
learning experience. It has become a necessity for teachers to transfer
this technologies to learning environments has become a requirement. For
this reason, the use of SNSs in the education process of preservice
teachers who are the teachers of the future and examination of variables
that have an impact on the acceptance of these technologies are found
important. The use of SNSs in teacher education will enable preservice
teachers to be more willing to use information technologies and will
improve their skills in using these technologies. For the reasons given,
in this study, it is aimed to examine the acceptance and use of SNSs by
preservice teachers for educational purposes on the basis of unified
theory of acceptance and use of technology model. The study was designed
according to relational screening model. Study group of the study
consists of 274 preservice teachers at a university in 2017. Data were
collected via various scales and personal information form at the end of
an application process of 14weeks+14weeks. Descriptive statistics,
linear multiple hierarchical regression analysis and structural equation
model were used in analysing the data. As a result of the study, it was
determined that the acceptance of SNSs for educational purposes was
affected respectively by social effect, performance expectation and
effort expectation, and behavioral intention of using these technologies
affected the actual use. Besides, variables of moderators that were
effective on acceptance and use were also determined
Harnessing genomic information for livestock improvement.
The world demand for animal-based food products is anticipated to increase by 70% by 2050. Meeting this demand in a way that has a minimal impact on the environment will require the implementation of advanced technologies, and methods to improve the genetic quality of livestock are expected to play a large part. Over the past 10 years, genomic selection has been introduced in several major livestock species and has more than doubled genetic progress in some. However, additional improvements are required. Genomic information of increasing complexity (including genomic, epigenomic, transcriptomic and microbiome data), combined with technological advances for its cost-effective collection and use, will make a major contribution