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Rasul Z, Ahmed N, Anzar M: Antagonist effect of DMSO on the cryoprotection ability of glycerol during cryopreservation of buffalo sperm. Theriogenology. 2007 Sep 15;68(5):813-9. Epub 2007 Jul 20.
The objective of the present study was to investigate the synergistic effect of DMSO and glycerol added at various temperatures on the post-thaw quality of buffalo sperm. Pooled ejaculates from four Nili-Ravi buffalo bulls were divided into 18 aliquots and extended (1:10) in Tris-citric acid extender differing in glycerol:DMSO ratios (0:0, 0:1.5, 0:3; 3:0, 3:1.5, 3:3; and 6:0, 6:1.5, 6:3, respectively; %, v:v) either at 37 or 4 degrees C. Semen was packaged in 0.5 mL French straws and frozen in a programmable cell freezer. Thawing was performed at 37 degrees C for 50s. Post-thaw motion characteristics, plasma membrane integrity and acrosome morphology of buffalo sperm were determined using computer-assisted semen analyzer (CASA), hypoosmotic swelling (HOS) assay and phase-contrast microscopy, respectively. Glycerol (6%) in extender yielded better post-thaw sperm motility, velocities (straight-line and average path), plasma membrane integrity, and normal acrosomes (P <0.05). Post-thaw sperm motility and plasma membrane integrity declined in the presence of DMSO (P <0.01). The addition of glycerol (6%) at 37 degrees C yielded better post-thaw sperm motility, plasma membrane integrity and velocities than addition at 4 degrees C (P <0.05). In conclusion, glycerol is still an essential cryoprotectant for buffalo sperm. The addition of DMSO antagonized the cryoprotection ability of glycerol and reduced the post-thaw quality of buffalo sperm. Furthermore, 6% glycerol added at 37 degrees C, provided better cryoprotection to the motility apparatus and plasma membrane integrity of buffalo sperm. |
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