Heriberto Rodríguez‐Martínez
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View article: Severe claw lesions in pregnant sows reduce prolificacy and increase litter heterogeneity
Severe claw lesions in pregnant sows reduce prolificacy and increase litter heterogeneity Open
Background Claw lesions (CLs) are highly prevalent in sow herds, affecting animal welfare and productivity. This study aimed to evaluate the incidence of CLs in pregnant sows and their impact on litter performance. Additionally, we assesse…
View article: Presence and Location of CatSper 1–4, Opioid (μ, δ and κ) and CD44 Receptors in Spermatozoa from Aoudad, Iberian Ibex and Mouflon
Presence and Location of CatSper 1–4, Opioid (μ, δ and κ) and CD44 Receptors in Spermatozoa from Aoudad, Iberian Ibex and Mouflon Open
Despite the apparent progress in reproductive technologies in wild ruminant species, healthy live births have been limited. Acquiring a sound knowledge of the molecular basis of most functional aspects of spermatozoa will improve the effec…
View article: Interleukin-6 supplementation during in vitro maturation improves developmental competence of in vitro fertilized porcine oocytes
Interleukin-6 supplementation during in vitro maturation improves developmental competence of in vitro fertilized porcine oocytes Open
Interleukin 6 (IL-6) is a cytokine physiologically expressed within the reproductive tract, where it plays a crucial role in cellular communication and processes such as ovulation and implantation. These processes and the presence of embry…
View article: Effects of <i>STAT5B</i> and <i>BMPR-1B</i> genes on growth and production traits in Red Jungle Fowl, Fayoumi, Hilly chickens, and their crossbreeds
Effects of <i>STAT5B</i> and <i>BMPR-1B</i> genes on growth and production traits in Red Jungle Fowl, Fayoumi, Hilly chickens, and their crossbreeds Open
This study explored the genome sequence, genetic diversity, and single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within the STAT5B and BMPR-1B genes, and their association across Red Jungle Fowl (RJF), Fayoumi (Fay), and Hilly chickens, as well as i…
View article: Detection of Androgen Receptors in Spermatozoa of Small Ruminants: A Putative Modulation Pathway for Cryoresistance Through AQP3
Detection of Androgen Receptors in Spermatozoa of Small Ruminants: A Putative Modulation Pathway for Cryoresistance Through AQP3 Open
This work was aimed to identify androgen receptors (AR) in the spermatozoa of wild and domestic ruminants and to assess the effect of testosterone on sperm localization of aquaporin-3 (AQP3) and cryopreservation process. Sperm samples from…
View article: The Cryotop vitrification system is competent for the simultaneous cryopreservation of large numbers of pig in vitro‐produced blastocysts
The Cryotop vitrification system is competent for the simultaneous cryopreservation of large numbers of pig in vitro‐produced blastocysts Open
This study aimed to compare the effectiveness, in terms of viability and quality post‐warming, when vitrifying in vitro‐produced (IVP) pig blastocysts with either a modified Cryotop ( n = 161; 20 blastocysts/device) or the conventional Sup…
View article: Vitrification of pig embryos dysregulates the microRNA transcriptome profile
Vitrification of pig embryos dysregulates the microRNA transcriptome profile Open
This study examined how the vitrification of pig blastocysts using either the superfine open pulled straw (SOPS) or Cryotop method affects the expression profile of embryonic microRNA (miRNA) transcriptomes, as well as its relation to chan…
View article: Cytokine profile in peripheral blood mononuclear cells differs between embryo donor and potential recipient sows
Cytokine profile in peripheral blood mononuclear cells differs between embryo donor and potential recipient sows Open
Introduction Pregnancy success relies on the establishment of a delicate immune balance that requires the early activation of a series of local and systemic immune mechanisms. The changes in the immunological profile that are normally occu…
View article: In-depth proteome characterization of endometrium and extraembryonic membranes during implantation in pig
In-depth proteome characterization of endometrium and extraembryonic membranes during implantation in pig Open
Background Proteome characterization of the porcine endometrium and extraembryonic membranes is important to understand mother-embryo cross-communication. In this study, the proteome of the endometrium and chorioallantoic membrane was char…
View article: Intravaginal exposure to seminal plasma after ovum pick-up does not increase live birth rates after in vitro fertilization or intracytoplasmic sperm injection treatment: a double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trial
Intravaginal exposure to seminal plasma after ovum pick-up does not increase live birth rates after in vitro fertilization or intracytoplasmic sperm injection treatment: a double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trial Open
Clinicaltrials.gov, ID NCT02716753. Registration date 17 March, 2016, first enrollment November, 2016, completed March, 2023.
View article: Cryopreservation of highly extended pig spermatozoa remodels its proteome and counteracts polyspermic fertilization in vitro
Cryopreservation of highly extended pig spermatozoa remodels its proteome and counteracts polyspermic fertilization in vitro Open
Background Currently, high polyspermy remains a significant obstacle to achieving optimal efficiency in in vitro fertilization (IVF) and in vitro embryo production (IVP) systems in pigs. Developing strategies that would prevent polyspermy …
View article: Aging of stallion spermatozoa stored in vitro is delayed at 22°C using a 67 m<scp>m</scp> glucose–10 m<scp>m</scp> pyruvate‐based media
Aging of stallion spermatozoa stored in vitro is delayed at 22°C using a 67 m<span>m</span> glucose–10 m<span>m</span> pyruvate‐based media Open
Background Most commerce of equine seminal doses is carried out using commercial extenders under refrigeration at 5°C. Objectives To determine if 10 m m pyruvate in a 67 m m glucose extender and storage at 22°C could be the basis of an alt…
View article: Immunolocalisation of aquaporins 3, 7, 9 and 10 in the epididymis of three wild ruminant species (Iberian ibex, mouflon and chamois) and sperm cryoresistance
Immunolocalisation of aquaporins 3, 7, 9 and 10 in the epididymis of three wild ruminant species (Iberian ibex, mouflon and chamois) and sperm cryoresistance Open
Context In the epididymis, epithelial cells manage changes in the luminal environment for proper sperm maturation. Moreover, aquaglyceroporins, a subgroup of aquaporins (AQP), modulate the transport of water, glycerol and other small molec…
View article: Clinical applications of flow cytometric sperm analyses
Clinical applications of flow cytometric sperm analyses Open
Animal andrology has benefitted by flow cytometry use (to analyze various sperm components). Examples include its use to explore DNA intactness, to sort sperm for chromosomal sex, or to explore via suitable fluorophores the functional inta…
View article: The Cation/Calcium Channel of Sperm (CatSper): A Common Role Played Despite Inter-Species Variation?
The Cation/Calcium Channel of Sperm (CatSper): A Common Role Played Despite Inter-Species Variation? Open
The main cation/calcium channel of spermatozoa (CatSper), first identified in 2001, has been thoroughly studied to elucidate its composition and function, while its distribution among species and sperm sources is yet incomplete. CatSper is…
View article: Mating modifies the expression of crucial oxidative-reductive transcripts in the pig oviductal sperm reservoir: is the female ensuring sperm survival?
Mating modifies the expression of crucial oxidative-reductive transcripts in the pig oviductal sperm reservoir: is the female ensuring sperm survival? Open
Background Mating induces large changes in the female genital tract, warranting female homeostasis and immune preparation for pregnancy, including the preservation of crucial oxidative status among its pathways. Being highly susceptible to…
View article: The Use of a Brief Synchronization Treatment after Weaning, Combined with Superovulation, Has Moderate Effects on the Gene Expression of Surviving Pig Blastocysts
The Use of a Brief Synchronization Treatment after Weaning, Combined with Superovulation, Has Moderate Effects on the Gene Expression of Surviving Pig Blastocysts Open
The combination of estrus synchronization and superovulation (SS) treatments causes alterations in ovarian and endometrial gene expression patterns, resulting in abnormal follicle and oocyte growth, fertilization, and embryo development. H…
View article: Cryotop vitrification of large batches of pig embryos simultaneously provides excellent postwarming survival rates and minimal interference with gene expression
Cryotop vitrification of large batches of pig embryos simultaneously provides excellent postwarming survival rates and minimal interference with gene expression Open
The most commonly used technique to vitrify pig embryos is the super open pulled straw (SOPS), where a maximum of 6 embryos can be vitrified simultaneously per device without compromising the minimum volume necessary for optimal preservati…
View article: Variation of existence and location of aquaporin 3 in relation to cryoresistance of ram spermatozoa
Variation of existence and location of aquaporin 3 in relation to cryoresistance of ram spermatozoa Open
Introduction and objective Osmotic changes during the process of freeze-thawing involve changes in the location of aquaporins (AQPs) in membrane domains of spermatozoa. Some AQPs, like aquaporin 3 (AQP3), are linked to sperm cryotolerance …
View article: Seminal Extracellular Vesicles and Their Involvement in Male (In)Fertility: A Systematic Review
Seminal Extracellular Vesicles and Their Involvement in Male (In)Fertility: A Systematic Review Open
Seminal plasma contains numerous extracellular vesicles (sEVs). Since sEVs are apparently involved in male (in)fertility, this systematic review focused on studies specifically investigating such relationship. Embase, PubMed, and Scopus da…