• 한국동물번식학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국동물번식학회 2009년도 춘계학술대회
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• pp.22-23
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• 2009

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.47-61
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• 2014

Stored maternal factors in oocytes regulate oocyte differentiation into embryos during early embryonic development. Before zygotic gene activation (ZGA), these early embryos are mainly dependent on maternal factors for survival, such as macromolecules and subcellular organelles in oocytes. The genes encoding these essential maternal products are referred to as maternal effect genes (MEGs). MEGs accumulate maternal factors during oogenesis and enable ZGA, progression of early embryo development, and the initial establishment of embryonic cell lineages. Disruption of MEGs results in defective embryogenesis. Despite their important functions, only a few mammalian MEGs have been identified. In this review we summarize the roles of known MEGs in mouse fertility, with a particular emphasis on oocytes and early embryonic development. An increased knowledge of the working mechanism of MEGs could ultimately provide a means to regulate oocyte maturation and subsequent early embryonic development.

• 한국발생생물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국발생생물학회 2003년도 제3회 국제심포지움 및 학술대회
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• pp.109-109
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• 2003

Even though success in birth of live offspring from nuclear transfer(NT) using somatic cells in many species, detailed information on processes or mechanisms of development are not well known. Cytoplasm of bovine oocyte has been known to support the development of nuclear transferred embryos using nuclear donor cells from different species. Therefore, interspecies NT might be used to find answers of some questions in basic aspect of nuclear transfer In this study, we examined the developmental potential of reconstructed embryos when bovine oocyte as a cytoplasm recipient and mouse embryonic fibroblast as a nuclear donor were used. The nuclear transfer units were aliocated in Group 1 (murine block media and normal media) and Group 2. (bovine block media and normal media). NT units were not blocked at 2-cell stage regardless of types of medium. On mouse media, poor development of interspecies NT units was observed compared to bovine media. However, as NT units cultured in bovine normal medium, embryos developed over 8-cell stage. Further studies performed to increase the developmental rate in condition of antioxidant treatment. Despite low development, bovine-murine interspecies nuclear transferred embryos could develop to blastocysts and they showed that blastocyts rate of antioxidant group was superior to those of non-antioxidant group. Next, we investigated gene expression pattern which is carried out for zygotic activation. The Xist gene is expressed in female mouse embryo after zygotic activation of 4-cell stage. But interspecies nuclear transferred embryos do not express Xist gene at 4-cell stage. As a result, it is suggested that the bovine cytoplasm controls the early preimplantation development in interspecies NT However, the development of later stages might require genomic control from transferred donor nucleus. Therefore, even though the involvement of several other factors such as mitochondrial incompatibility, effective development of embryos produced by interspecies NT requires proper genomic activation of donor nucleus after overcoming the cytoplasmic control of recipient oocytes.

• 한국동물번식학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국동물번식학회 2004년도 춘계학술발표대회
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• pp.231-231
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• 2004

Successful embryonic development is dependant on temporal and stage-specific expression of appropriate genes. However, information on specific gene expression during early cleavage before zygotic gene activation (ZGA) is lacking. In the present study, we compared gene expression between porcine parthenotes 2-cell and blastocyst embryos to identify the genes that are specifically or prominently expressed by employing annealing control primers (ACP)-based Gene Fishing RCR. (omitted)

• 한국발생생물학회지:발생과생식
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.285-295
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• 2019

Junction-mediating and regulatory protein (JMY) is a regulator of both transcription and actin filament assembly. The actin-regulatory activity of JMY is based on a cluster of three actin-binding Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein homology 2 (WH2) domains that nucleate actin filaments directly and promote nucleation of the Arp2/3 complex. In addition to these activities, we examined the activity of JMY generation in early embryo of mice carrying mutations in the JMY gene by CRISPR/Cas9 mediated genome engineering. We demonstrated that JMY protein shuttled expression between the cytoplasm and the nucleus. Knockout of exon 2, CA (central domain and Arp2/3-binding acidic domain) and NLS-2 (nuclear localization signal domain) on the JMY gene by CRISPR/Cas9 system was effective and markedly impeded embryonic development. Additionally, it impaired transcription and zygotic genome activation (ZGA)-related genes. These results suggest that JMY acts as a transcription factor, which is essential for the early embryonic development in mice.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제13권8호
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• pp.3532-3536
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• 2012

난자 세포의 정상적인 성숙과정을 이해하려면 모계유래 유전자 발현 증가의 분자 생물학적 기전을 밝혀내야 한다. 이것은 모계 유전자의 염기서열의 변화와 밀접한 관계가 있다. 전 연구결과에 의하면 돼지 난자 체외 성숙과정에서의 모계 유전자 mRNA 발현은 통상적으로 poly(A) 꼬리 길이와 아데닐산 중합반응에 의하여 검증된다. 하지만 포유동물 체외성숙 과정에서는 아직까지 밝혀진 것이 없다. 따라서 본 연구목적은 성숙단계 난모세포에서의 분자생물학적 기전을 해명하고자, 4개의 중요한 모계유전자발현을 real-time PCR기법으로 확인하여 poly(A) 꼬리 길이와 아데닐산중합반응의 변화를 확인하였다. 본 연구에서 접합체 유전자 활성화 단계에서 모계 유전자의 비정상적인 발현과 이것에 상응하는 단백질 수준의 억제는 일부 혹은 대부분 유전자 손실에 의하여 초래된 것임을 알 수 있었다. 따라서 이상적인 모계 유전자 발현은 난자 세포의 성숙 및 더 나가서 초기 배아 발달에 중요한 역할을 하는 것임을 확인 하였다.

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제37권6호
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• pp.1021-1030
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• 2024

Objective: R-loops are DNA:RNA triplex hybrids, and their metabolism is tightly regulated by transcriptional regulation, DNA damage response, and chromatin structure dynamics. R-loop homeostasis is dynamically regulated and closely associated with gene transcription in mouse zygotes. However, the factors responsible for regulating these dynamic changes in the R-loops of fertilized mouse eggs have not yet been investigated. This study examined the functions of candidate factors that interact with R-loops during zygotic gene activation. Methods: In this study, we used publicly available next-generation sequencing datasets, including low-input ribosome profiling analysis and polymerase II chromatin immunoprecipitation-sequencing (ChIP-seq), to identify potential regulators of R-loop dynamics in zygotes. These datasets were downloaded, reanalyzed, and compared with mass spectrometry data to identify candidate factors involved in regulating R-loop dynamics. To validate the functions of these candidate factors, we treated mouse zygotes with chemical inhibitors using in vitro fertilization. Immunofluorescence with an anti-R-loop antibody was then performed to quantify changes in R-loop metabolism. Results: We identified DEAD-box-5 (DDX5) and histone deacetylase-2 (HDAC2) as candidates that potentially regulate R-loop metabolism in oocytes, zygotes and two-cell embryos based on change of their gene translation. Our analysis revealed that the DDX5 inhibition of activity led to decreased R-loop accumulation in pronuclei, indicating its involvement in regulating R-loop dynamics. However, the inhibition of histone deacetylase-2 activity did not significantly affect R-loop levels in pronuclei. Conclusion: These findings suggest that dynamic changes in R-loops during mouse zygote development are likely regulated by RNA helicases, particularly DDX5, in conjunction with transcriptional processes. Our study provides compelling evidence for the involvement of these factors in regulating R-loop dynamics during early embryonic development.

• 한국동물생명공학회지
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.143-150
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• 2023

Background: The successful production of superior or transgenic offspring from in vitro produced embryos in cattle relies heavily on the quality of blastocyst stage embryos. In order to enhance the developmental competency of these embryos, a novel culture method was devised. Methods: This study utilized stem cell culture medium (SCM) from hESCs as a supplement within the culture medium for bovine in vitro produced embryos. To gauge the efficacy of this approach, in vitro fertilized embryos were subjected to culture in CR1aa medium enriched with one of three supplements: 0.3% BSA, 10% FBS, or 10% SCM. Results: The blastocyst development and hatching rates of one-cell zygotes cultured in CR1aa medium supplemented with SCM (23.9% and 10.2%) surpassed those cultured in CR1aa medium supplemented with BSA (9.3% and 0.0%) or FBS (3.1% and 0.0%) (p < 0.05). Furthermore, post-zygotic gene activation, cleaved embryos cultured in CR1aa medium supplemented with SCM (57.8% and 34.5%) exhibited notably higher rates (p < 0.05) compared to those cultured with BSA (12.9% and 0.0%) or FBS (45.7% and 22.5%) supplementation. Furthermore, the microinjection of SCM into the cytoplasm or pronucleus of fertilized zygotes resulted in elevated blastocyst development and hatching rates, particularly when the microinjected embryos were subsequently cultured in CR1aa medium supplemented with SCM from the 8-cell embryo stage onwards (p < 0.05), in contrast to those cultured with FBS supplementation. Conclusions: In conclusion, this study conclusively demonstrated that the incorporation of SCM into the culture medium significantly enhances the developmental progress of preimplantation embryos.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제12권8호
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• pp.3541-3546
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• 2011

자식작용은 난자 세포질의 단백질 고분자 물질과 세포 소기관 분해를 위해서 세포질 리소좀 통로에 유전적으로 작용하고 있으며 ATP합성과 단백질 재활용에 관여하고 있다. 이러한 자식작용은 난자 발달 과정에서 매우 중요하지만 세포질 내 자식작용의 동적 발달 과정의 근원적인 기전은 잘 알려지지 않고 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 초기 난자 발달 과정의 자식작용을 이해하기 위해서 쥐 난자 체외 성숙 과정에서 자식작용과 관련된 유전자들의 유전적 발현 수준을 분석하였다. Real Time RT-PCR 기법을 이용하여 유전자 Atg2a, Atg3, Atg4b, Atg5, Atg6, Atg7, Atg9a, 그리고 Wipi3 같은 모계에서 유전된 ATGs 군들의 유전자들은 수정난 유전체 활성화(ZGA) 이전 단계인 1세포기에서 높게 발현되었고, 그 후 이들 유전자들의 발현은 배반포 단계와 2세포기 4세포기 단계에서는 감소함을 알 수 있었다. Dram과 Atg9b 유전자들은 배반포와 1세포기 단계에서 발현됨으로서 모계 유전자이면서 ZGA에 의해서 발현되는 유전자임을 알 수 있었다. 한편 UIKI의 유전자 발현은 착상 전 단계에서 일정하게 나타남을 알 수 있었다. 하지만 Atg4d 유전자의 경우 4세포기에서부터 배 반포 단계까지 높게 나타남을 알 수 있었다. 이러한 결과로부터 생쥐 난자 발달 과정에서 자식작용과 관련된 유전자들은 초기 난자 발달과정에서 중요한 역할 과정임을 알 수 있었다.