Decoding the influence of semen collection processes on goat sperm quality from a perspective of seminal plasma proteomics

In conclusion, this study provides valuable insights into the effects of semen collection on goat semen quality and explores the potential action mechanism based on the modification of SP proteomes. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY: The quality of fresh semen directly influences the results of artificial insemination and semen cryopreservation in livestock. This study represents the first attempt to evaluate the impact of semen collection methods including electroejaculation and artificial vagina on sperm quality and seminal plasma proteomes in goat. The results of this study demonstrated that semen collection methods directly impacted the quality of goat semen. Then, the proteomic strategy was used to explore the potential action mechanism of semen collection methods on sperm. Some differentially expressed proteins that potentially influence semen quality were identified. Furthermore, this study suggests the possibility of utilizing specific proteins as predictive markers for goat semen quality.PMID:38408605 | DOI:10.1016/j.jprot.2024.105141

Source: Journal of Proteomics - February 26, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Chunrong Lv Allai Larbi Chunyan Li Jiangchong Liang Guoquan Wu Qingyong Shao Quobo Quan Source Type: research