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Nitric oxide, 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine, and total antioxidant capacity in human seminal plasma of infertile men and their relationship with sperm parameters

  • Gholinezhad, Maryam;Aliarab, Azadeh;Abbaszadeh-Goudarzi, Ghasem;Yousefnia-Pasha, Yousefreza;Samadaian, Niusha;Rasolpour-Roshan, Korush;Aghagolzadeh-Haji, Hemat;Mohammadoo-Khorasani, Milad
    • Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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    • 제47권1호
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    • pp.54-60
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    • 2020
  • Objective: Oxidative stress plays a key role in the pathogenesis of male infertility. But, the adverse effects of oxidative biomarkers on sperm quality remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the levels of nitric oxide (NO), 8-hydroxydesoxyguanosine (8-OHdG), and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) oxidative biomarkers in seminal plasma and their relationship with sperm parameters. Methods: A total of 77 volunteers participated in the study, including fertile (n = 40) and infertile men (n = 37). NO, 8-OHdG, and TAC levels were measured using the ferric reducing ability of plasma, Griess reagent method and an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kit, respectively. Results: The mean values of sperm parameters in the infertile group were significantly lower than those in the fertile group (p< 0.001). The mean 8-OHdG in the seminal plasma of infertile men was significantly higher (p= 0.013) than those of controls, while the mean TAC was significantly lower (p= 0.046). There was no significant difference in NO level between the two groups. The elevated seminal 8-OHdG levels were negatively correlated with semen volume, total sperm counts and morphology (p< 0.001, p= 0.001 and p= 0.052, respectively). NO levels were negatively correlated with semen volume, total sperm counts and morphology (p= 0.014, p= 0.020 and p= 0.060, respectively). Positive correlations between TAC and both sperm count and morphology (p= 0.043 and p= 0.025, respectively) were also found. Conclusion: These results suggested that increased levels of NO and 8-OHdG in seminal plasma could have a negative effect on sperm function by inducing damage to the sperm DNA hence their fertility potentials. Therefore, these biomarkers can be useful in the diagnosis and treatment of male infertility.

Mutations in GJB2 as Major Causes of Autosomal Recessive Non-Syndromic Hearing Loss: First Report of c.299-300delAT Mutation in Kurdish Population of Iran

  • Azadegan-Dehkordi, Fatemeh;Bahrami, Tayyebe;Shirzad, Maryam;Karbasi, Gelareh;Yazdanpanahi, Nasrin;Farrokhi, Effat;Koohiyan, Mahbobeh;Tabatabaiefar, Mohammad Amin;Hashemzadeh-Chaleshtori, Morteza
    • Journal of Audiology & Otology
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    • 제23권1호
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    • pp.20-26
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    • 2019
  • Background and Objectives: Autosomal recessive non-syndromic hearing loss (ARNSHL) with genetic origin is common (1/2000 births). ARNSHL can be associated with mutations in gap junction protein beta 2 (GJB2). To this end, this cohort investigation aimed to find the contribution of GJB2 gene mutations with the genotype-phenotype correlations in 45 ARNSHL cases in the Kurdish population. Subjects and Methods: Genomic DNA was extracted from a total of 45 ARNSHL families. The linkage analysis with 3 short tandem repeat markers linked to GJB2 was performed on 45 ARNSHL families. Only 9 of these families were linked to the DFNB1 locus. All the 45 families who took part were sequenced for confirmation linkage analysis (to perform a large project). Results: A total of three different mutations were determined. Two of which [c.35delG and c.-23+1G>A (IVS1+1G>A)] were previously reported but (c.299-300delAT) mutation was novel in the Kurdish population. The homozygous pathogenic mutations of GJB2 gene was observed in nine out of the 45 families (20%), also heterozygous genotype (c.35delG/N)+(c.-23+1G>A/c.-23+1G>A) were observed in 4/45 families (8.8%). The degree of hearing loss (HL) in patients with other mutations was less severe than patients with c.35delG homozygous mutation (p<0.001). Conclusions: Our data suggest that GJB2 mutations constitute 20% of the etiology of ARNSHL in Iran; moreover, the c.35delG mutation is the most common HL cause in the Kurdish population. Therefore, these mutations should be included in the molecular testing of HL in this population.

Mutations in GJB2 as Major Causes of Autosomal Recessive Non-Syndromic Hearing Loss: First Report of c.299-300delAT Mutation in Kurdish Population of Iran

  • Azadegan-Dehkordi, Fatemeh;Bahrami, Tayyebe;Shirzad, Maryam;Karbasi, Gelareh;Yazdanpanahi, Nasrin;Farrokhi, Effat;Koohiyan, Mahbobeh;Tabatabaiefar, Mohammad Amin;Hashemzadeh-Chaleshtori, Morteza
    • 대한청각학회지
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    • 제23권1호
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    • pp.20-26
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    • 2019
  • Background and Objectives: Autosomal recessive non-syndromic hearing loss (ARNSHL) with genetic origin is common (1/2000 births). ARNSHL can be associated with mutations in gap junction protein beta 2 (GJB2). To this end, this cohort investigation aimed to find the contribution of GJB2 gene mutations with the genotype-phenotype correlations in 45 ARNSHL cases in the Kurdish population. Subjects and Methods: Genomic DNA was extracted from a total of 45 ARNSHL families. The linkage analysis with 3 short tandem repeat markers linked to GJB2 was performed on 45 ARNSHL families. Only 9 of these families were linked to the DFNB1 locus. All the 45 families who took part were sequenced for confirmation linkage analysis (to perform a large project). Results: A total of three different mutations were determined. Two of which [c.35delG and c.-23+1G>A (IVS1+1G>A)] were previously reported but (c.299-300delAT) mutation was novel in the Kurdish population. The homozygous pathogenic mutations of GJB2 gene was observed in nine out of the 45 families (20%), also heterozygous genotype (c.35delG/N)+(c.-23+1G>A/c.-23+1G>A) were observed in 4/45 families (8.8%). The degree of hearing loss (HL) in patients with other mutations was less severe than patients with c.35delG homozygous mutation (p<0.001). Conclusions: Our data suggest that GJB2 mutations constitute 20% of the etiology of ARNSHL in Iran; moreover, the c.35delG mutation is the most common HL cause in the Kurdish population. Therefore, these mutations should be included in the molecular testing of HL in this population.

잉어 Cyprinus carpio의 먹이 섭취량과 성장에 미치는 용존산소량의 영향 (Influence of Oxygen Concentration on the Food Consumption and Growth of Common Carp, Cyprinus carpio L.)

  • 자파사이파바디;김인배
    • 한국양식학회지
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    • 제2권2호
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    • pp.53-90
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    • 1989
  • 식욕에 부합되는 적정양의 먹이 섭취는 잉어의 성장을 증가시키고, 동시에 먹이의 허비를 막으며, 그로 인해서 사육수질의 오염을 막는 부수적인 효과도 가지게 된다. 이 목적을 달성하기 위하여 식욕 유발과 그에 따른 빠른 성장의 중요한 요인으로서 용존산소에 관한 정밀한 연구가 필요하다. 수온 $25^{\circ}C$ 하에서 잉어(이스라엘계)의 미성어, 67g, 200g, 400g, 600g 및 800g 되는 실험군으로서, 용존산소를 2.0-6mg/$\iota$ 사이에서 사료를 체중의 $1\%$부터 먹을 수 있는 양까지에 걸쳐서 사육실험연구를 하였다. 어체가 작을수록 동일한 용존산소 조건에서는 보다 높은 식욕과 보다 많은 먹이 섭취량을 나타내었다. 어체가 클수록 낮은 용존산소양에서는 생활 능력이 약해지고, 먹이 섭취량이 증가하면 내성은 더욱 줄어졌다. 성장률(일간 성장률)은 낮은 용존산소에 의해서 영향을 받지 않는 한, 먹이의 섭취량이 많을수록 증가하였다. 최고성장률은 67 g 어에서는 D.O. 5.0 mg/$\iota$에서 1일 먹이 량이 체중의 $7\%$ 일때 일간성장률 $\5.05%$였고, 200g 어에서는 D.O. 5.5/$\iota$ 에서 먹이량 $6\%$일때 1일 성장률이 $3.75\%$였다. 400g 어에서는 D.O. 6.0 mg/$\iota$에서 먹이량이 $5\%$ 일때 1일 성장률 $3.37\%$ 였으며, 600g 어에서는 D.O. 5.5 mg/$\iota$에서 먹이량이 1일 $4\%$였을 때 1일 성장률 $2.82\%$였다. 800g 어에서는 D.O. 5.0mg/$\iota$에서 먹이량이 1일 $3\%$었을 때 1일 성장율이 $1.95\%$였다. 정상적인 생활 및 성장 기능발휘 가능 D.O. 농도로부터 최고 먹이 섭취가능양에 부합되는 D.O. 농도까지 사이에서 먹이 전환효율(사료가 어체로 바뀌는 효율)은 처음 D.O.가 증가함에 따라 높아지고, 최고치에 이른 뒤, D.O.가 더욱 더 높아짐 에 따라 먹이 전환효율은 다시 감소하기 시작한다. 이 최고 사료효율은 작은 어체에서는 큰 어체 보다 높은 먹이 섭취량에서 나타난다 (물론 먹이 섭취량에 부응하는 D.O.량이 갖춰졌을때). 즉 최고 먹이 전환효율은 67g 어에서 D.O. 3.0-4.0 mg/$\iota$에서 먹이 섭취량 $4\%$때 였으며, 200g 어에서는 D.O. 3.0-4.5mg/$\iota$에서 먹이 섭취량 $3\%$때였고, 400 g 어에서는 D.O. 4.0-4.5mg/$\iota$에서 먹이 섭취량 $2\%$때였다. 600g 및 800 g 어에서는 가장 낮은 D.O.에서 먹이 섭취량 $1\%$ 때였다. 적절하지 못한 낮은 D.O. 함량에서는 정상적인 조건하의 개체보다 먹이 섭취량이 감소하며, 또 먹이가 소화관을 빨리 통과하고, 똥의 양이 증가하는 것을 관찰할 수 있었다. 그리고, 견디지 못할 만큼 낮은 D.O.하에서는 먹이를 토하고, 체색이 옅은 황색으로 변하거나, 또는 회색의 얼국진 반점으로 변하기도 했다. 이 모든 현상들이 먹이 전환효율의 감소로 이어졌다. 반면에 아주 높은 D.O.하에서는 강한 활동을 하였으며, 어체 크기가 같고 먹이의 양도 같았지만 D.O.가 약간 낮은 상에 비교하여 먹이 전환효율이 떨어지는 경향이 나타났다. 모든 크기에서 먹이량을 체중의 $1\%$만 주었을 때는 D.O. 량이 2.0-2.5mg/$\iota$ 이면 적절하였다. 먹이량을 증가시키면 어체의 정상활동을 유지시키기 위하여 보다 높은 D.O.가 필요하였다. 67g 어에서는 D.O. 2.0-2.5mg/$\iota$이면 체중의 $2\%$이상 먹이량을 충분히 지탱할 수 있었으나, 먹이를 $5\%$로 증가시키면 D.O. 3.0-4.0 mg/$\iota$일 때 식욕이 보다 왕성하고 높은 성장을 가져 왔다. 먹이량이 $5-7\%$에서는 4.0 mg/$\iota$ 이상의 D.O.라야 식욕을 유지시킬수 있다. 200g 어에서는 먹이량이 체중의 $2-3\%$ 일때는 D.O. 3.5-4.5mg/$\iota$에서 가장 높은 성장률을 보였으나 먹이량이 체중의 $3-6\%$로 올라가면 D.O. 함량이 4.5mg/$\iota$을 넘어서야만 어류의 생활기능 발휘에 부응될 수 있었다. 400 g, 600 g 및 800 g 어에서는 먹이량이 체중의 $2\%$를 넘을 때는 ($4\%$$5\%$까지 실험) 모두 D.O. 함량이 4.5 mg/$\iota$를 넘어야 했다.

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