Allicin protects porcine oocytes against LPS-induced defects during maturation in vitro
Allicin protects porcine oocytes against LPS-induced defects during maturation in vitro
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大蒜素保护猪卵母细胞在体外成熟过程中免受脂多糖诱导的缺陷
DOI:
10.1016/j.theriogenology.2022.02.007
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发表时间:
2022-02-14
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2.8
通讯作者:
Yang, Xiaogan
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作者:
Li, Qiqi;Zhang, Yaping;Yang, Xiaogan
Lipopolysaccharide (LPS), the main virulence factor of gram-negative bacteria, severely impairs the function of the female reproductive system. It has especially harmful effects on oocytes and subsequent embryonic development. The use of active plant substances to ameliorate the damage caused by LPS exposure is a strategy worthy of attention. In this study, porcine oocytes were used to investigate the protective effects and underlying mechanisms of allicin, an extract derived from garlic, on LPS-exposed oocytes in vitro. Our data indicated that supplementation with 1 mM allicin significantly attenuated the LPS-mediated reductions in the first polar body extrusion rate and the subsequent blastocyst formation rate. Allicin also mitigated the abnormalities in spindle assembly, chromosome alignment, actin polymerization, and cortical granule distribution caused by LPS exposure. Furthermore, allicin restored reactive oxygen species (ROS), early apoptosis and autophagy to normal physiological levels in LPS-exposed oocytes. In conclusion, our findings confirm that allicin can protect oocytes against LPS-induced damage. The results of this study will help promote the application of plant-derived bioactive substances to ameliorate oocyte maturation defects. (c) 2022 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.