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  1. Article ; Online: Asymmetry in previtellogenic and early vitellogenic oocytes, ultrastructure of follicular cells and egg envelope in the pigmented sterlet, Acipenser ruthenus L. 1758 (Chondrostei, Acipenseriformes).

    Żelazowska, Monika / Pšenička, Martin

    Journal of morphology

    2023  Volume 284, Issue 9, Page(s) e21631

    Abstract: Ovarian follicles of sterlets (Acipenser ruthenus) are composed of a single oocyte surrounded by follicular cells (FCs), basal lamina, and thecal cells. Previtellogenic oocytes are polarized. Homogeneous ooplasm (contains ribosomes) and granular ooplasm ( ...

    Abstract Ovarian follicles of sterlets (Acipenser ruthenus) are composed of a single oocyte surrounded by follicular cells (FCs), basal lamina, and thecal cells. Previtellogenic oocytes are polarized. Homogeneous ooplasm (contains ribosomes) and granular ooplasm (comprises nuage aggregations of nuclear origin, rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER), Golgi complexes, ribosomes, and mitochondria) are distinguished. Granular ooplasm is initially located near the nucleus, contacts the plasma membrane of the oocyte (oolemma) and forms a thin layer underneath its entire perimeter. Next, a ring that surrounds the nucleus is formed and sends strands directed toward the oolemma. The lipid body composed of lipid droplets forms adjacent to this ring. Later, the granular ooplasm and strands enlarge toward the oolemma, lipid body disperses, and homogeneous ooplasm is no longer present. A thin cortical ooplasm is formed underneath the oolemma and does not contain any organelles. The oocyte nucleus moves to the center. The nucleoplasm contains lampbrush chromosomes, nuclear bodies, and multiple nucleoli. Early vitellogenic oocytes are polarized, too. Three regions in the ooplasm are distinguished: the perinuclear (contains lipid droplets near the nuclear envelope), the endoplasm (contains yolk platelets and lipid droplets), and the periplasm (contains yolk spheres, pigment granules, and microtubules). In all these regions the RER, Golgi complexes, nuage, and mitochondria are present. Micropinocytotic vesicles, Golgi vesicles and precursors of the internal layer of the egg envelope are in the cortical ooplasm. Some FCs delaminate from the follicular epithelium, degenerate and vesicles are released into the perioocytic space. They may contain precursors of egg envelope and may be involved in "cell-cell" communication. The egg envelope (zona radiata, zona pellucida) is made up of three layers: the vitelline envelope (inner layer), the middle layer, and the outer layer. In its deposition, both the oocyte and FCs are engaged.
    MeSH term(s) Female ; Animals ; Oocytes ; Ovarian Follicle/ultrastructure ; Fishes ; Cytoplasm ; Vitellogenesis
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 3084-3
    ISSN 1097-4687 ; 0022-2887 ; 0362-2525
    ISSN (online) 1097-4687
    ISSN 0022-2887 ; 0362-2525
    DOI 10.1002/jmor.21631
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  2. Article ; Online: Genome-wide comparative methylation analysis reveals the fate of germ stem cells after surrogate production in teleost.

    Nayak, Rigolin / Franěk, Roman / Laurent, Audrey / Pšenička, Martin

    BMC biology

    2024  Volume 22, Issue 1, Page(s) 39

    Abstract: Background: Surrogate production by germline stem cell transplantation is a powerful method to produce donor-derived gametes via a host, a practice known as surrogacy. The gametes produced by surrogates are often analysed on the basis of their ... ...

    Abstract Background: Surrogate production by germline stem cell transplantation is a powerful method to produce donor-derived gametes via a host, a practice known as surrogacy. The gametes produced by surrogates are often analysed on the basis of their morphology and species-specific genotyping, which enables conclusion to be drawn about the donor's characteristics. However, in-depth information, such as data on epigenetic changes, is rarely acquired. Germ cells develop in close contact with supporting somatic cells during gametogenesis in vertebrates, and we hypothesize that the recipient's gonadal environment may cause epigenetic changes in produced gametes and progeny. Here, we extensively characterize the DNA methylome of donor-derived sperm and their intergenerational effects in both inter- and intraspecific surrogates.
    Results: We found more than 3000 differentially methylated regions in both the sperm and progeny derived from inter- and intraspecific surrogates. Hypermethylation in the promoter regions of the protocadherin gamma gene in the intraspecific surrogates was found to be associated with germline transmission. On the contrary, gene expression level and the embryonic development of the offspring remained unaffected. We also discovered MAPK/p53 pathway disruption in interspecific surrogates due to promoter hypermethylation and identified that the inefficient removal of meiotic-arrested endogenous germ cells in hybrid gonads led to the production of infertile spermatozoa.
    Conclusions: Donor-derived sperm and progeny from inter- and intraspecific surrogates were more globally hypermethylated than those of the donors. The observed changes in DNA methylation marks in the surrogates had no significant phenotypic effects in the offspring.
    MeSH term(s) Pregnancy ; Animals ; Female ; Male ; Semen ; Germ Cells/metabolism ; Spermatozoa ; DNA Methylation ; Stem Cells
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-16
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2133020-7
    ISSN 1741-7007 ; 1741-7007
    ISSN (online) 1741-7007
    ISSN 1741-7007
    DOI 10.1186/s12915-024-01842-z
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  3. Article ; Online: Rapid de-adhesion of northern pike Esox lucius eggs using sodium hypochlorite.

    Pšenička, Martin

    Fish physiology and biochemistry

    2018  Volume 44, Issue 6, Page(s) 1535–1539

    Abstract: The elimination of egg stickiness is required for effective artificial reproduction of northern pike, but until now, available methods have required at least 40 min. Sodium hypochlorite was tested under laboratory conditions, and exposure to aqueous ... ...

    Abstract The elimination of egg stickiness is required for effective artificial reproduction of northern pike, but until now, available methods have required at least 40 min. Sodium hypochlorite was tested under laboratory conditions, and exposure to aqueous concentrations of 0.025-0.05% for 40 s effectively eliminated stickiness without adverse effects. Fertilization and hatching rates in laboratory trials were similar to those observed in eggs treated with traditional methods using clay or milk for 40 or 60 min, respectively, as well as those without treatment. Testing using conventional hatchery incubation techniques did not reveal differences in fertilization rates, while the number of hatched larva was significantly higher in eggs treated with sodium hypochlorite vs. clay. Eggs treated with sodium hypochlorite retained transparency, which facilitated monitoring of embryo development.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Cell Adhesion ; Clay/chemistry ; Disinfectants/chemistry ; Esocidae/physiology ; Fertilization in Vitro/veterinary ; Milk/chemistry ; Ovum/cytology ; Ovum/physiology ; Sodium Hypochlorite/chemistry
    Chemical Substances Disinfectants ; Sodium Hypochlorite (DY38VHM5OD) ; Clay (T1FAD4SS2M)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-10-01
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 292907-7
    ISSN 1573-5168 ; 0920-1742
    ISSN (online) 1573-5168
    ISSN 0920-1742
    DOI 10.1007/s10695-018-0544-7
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  4. Article ; Online: Enhancement of zebrafish sperm production via a large body-sized surrogate with germ cell transplantation.

    Nayak, Rigolin / Franěk, Roman / Šindelka, Radek / Pšenička, Martin

    Communications biology

    2023  Volume 6, Issue 1, Page(s) 412

    Abstract: Zebrafish (Danio rerio) is a commonly-used vertebrate model species for many research areas. However, its low milt volume limits effective cryopreservation of sperm from a single individual and often precludes dividing a single semen sample to conduct ... ...

    Abstract Zebrafish (Danio rerio) is a commonly-used vertebrate model species for many research areas. However, its low milt volume limits effective cryopreservation of sperm from a single individual and often precludes dividing a single semen sample to conduct multiple downstream procedures such as genomic DNA/RNA extraction and in-vitro fertilization. Here, we apply germ stem cell transplantation to increase zebrafish sperm production in a closely related larger species from the same subfamily, giant danio Devario aequipinnatus. The endogenous germ cell of the host is depleted by dead-end morpholino antisense oligonucleotide. Histology of the sterile gonad and quantitative PCR of gonadal tissue reveals all sterile giant danio develop the male phenotype. Spermatogonial cells of Tg(ddx4:egfp) transgenic zebrafish are transplanted into sterile giant danio larvae, and 22% of recipients (germline chimera) produce donor-derived sperm at sexual maturation. The germline chimera produce approximately three-fold the volume of sperm and 10-fold the spermatozoon concentration of the donor. The donor-derived sperm is functional and gives rise to viable progeny upon fertilization of donor oocytes. We show that the issue of low milt volume can be effectively addressed by employing a larger surrogate parent.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Male ; Zebrafish/genetics ; Semen ; Spermatozoa ; Cyprinidae ; Spermatogonia ; Stem Cell Transplantation
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-14
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ISSN 2399-3642
    ISSN (online) 2399-3642
    DOI 10.1038/s42003-023-04800-7
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  5. Article: DNA repair genes play a variety of roles in the development of fish embryos.

    Dey, Abhipsha / Flajšhans, Martin / Pšenička, Martin / Gazo, Ievgeniia

    Frontiers in cell and developmental biology

    2023  Volume 11, Page(s) 1119229

    Abstract: Embryogenesis is one of the most important life stages because it determines an organism's healthy growth. However, embryos of externally fertilizing species, such as most fish, are directly exposed to the environment during development and may be ... ...

    Abstract Embryogenesis is one of the most important life stages because it determines an organism's healthy growth. However, embryos of externally fertilizing species, such as most fish, are directly exposed to the environment during development and may be threatened by DNA damaging factors (pollutants, UV, reactive oxygen species). To counteract the negative effects of DNA fragmentation, fish embryos evolved complex damage response pathways. DNA repair pathways have been extensively studied in some fish species, such as zebrafish (
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-01
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2737824-X
    ISSN 2296-634X
    ISSN 2296-634X
    DOI 10.3389/fcell.2023.1119229
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  6. Article: Brief communication: rapid elimination of egg stickiness using sodium hypochlorite in wels catfish Silurus glanis

    Pšenička, Martin / Franěk, Roman

    Fish physiology and biochemistry. 2021 June, v. 47, no. 3

    2021  

    Abstract: The wels catfish Silurus glanis is valuable fish for aquaculture. Its production relies mainly on artificial reproduction. One of the crucial steps determining success of the reproduction is elimination of egg stickiness after fertilization. To date, the ...

    Abstract The wels catfish Silurus glanis is valuable fish for aquaculture. Its production relies mainly on artificial reproduction. One of the crucial steps determining success of the reproduction is elimination of egg stickiness after fertilization. To date, the catfish egg de-adhesion is usually carried out using proteolytic enzymes. Here, we prove a novel method based on oxidation of the egg surface by means of sodium hypochlorite. An effect of different exposure times and concentrations on the egg adhesiveness and damage was tested in the first trial. The selected concentration of sodium hypochlorite 0.3 mg · l⁻¹ with exposure time 40 s was used for comparison with the conventical de-adhesion method using alcalase treatment. The fertilization and hatching rates reached very satisfactory outcome in both treatments (98.3 ± 0.7% vs 97.5 ± 2.2% and 86.6 ± 8.3% vs 91.3 ± 8.5% in alcalase- and sodium hypochlorite-treated embryos, respectively) without any statistical differences. Thus, the de-adhesion method using sodium hypochlorite can be recommended as a suitable method for wels catfish eggs. The method is simple, cheap, very fast, and the treated eggs are disinfected.
    Keywords Silurus glanis ; adhesion ; aquaculture ; catfish ; eggs ; exposure duration ; oxidation ; proteolysis ; sodium ; sodium hypochlorite ; stickiness ; subtilisin
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2021-06
    Size p. 681-685.
    Publishing place Springer Netherlands
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 292907-7
    ISSN 1573-5168 ; 0920-1742
    ISSN (online) 1573-5168
    ISSN 0920-1742
    DOI 10.1007/s10695-020-00843-3
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  7. Article ; Online: Brief communication: rapid elimination of egg stickiness using sodium hypochlorite in wels catfish Silurus glanis.

    Pšenička, Martin / Franěk, Roman

    Fish physiology and biochemistry

    2020  Volume 47, Issue 3, Page(s) 681–685

    Abstract: The wels catfish Silurus glanis is valuable fish for aquaculture. Its production relies mainly on artificial reproduction. One of the crucial steps determining success of the reproduction is elimination of egg stickiness after fertilization. To date, the ...

    Abstract The wels catfish Silurus glanis is valuable fish for aquaculture. Its production relies mainly on artificial reproduction. One of the crucial steps determining success of the reproduction is elimination of egg stickiness after fertilization. To date, the catfish egg de-adhesion is usually carried out using proteolytic enzymes. Here, we prove a novel method based on oxidation of the egg surface by means of sodium hypochlorite. An effect of different exposure times and concentrations on the egg adhesiveness and damage was tested in the first trial. The selected concentration of sodium hypochlorite 0.3 mg · l
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Aquaculture/methods ; Catfishes ; Disinfectants/pharmacology ; Female ; Fertilization ; Oxidants/pharmacology ; Sodium Hypochlorite/pharmacology ; Zygote/drug effects
    Chemical Substances Disinfectants ; Oxidants ; Sodium Hypochlorite (DY38VHM5OD)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-07-14
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 292907-7
    ISSN 1573-5168 ; 0920-1742
    ISSN (online) 1573-5168
    ISSN 0920-1742
    DOI 10.1007/s10695-020-00843-3
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  8. Article: A novel method for rapid elimination of sturgeon egg stickiness using sodium hypochlorite

    Pšenička, Martin

    Aquaculture. 2016 Feb. 20, v. 453

    2016  

    Abstract: Reducing egg stickiness is a crucial step in artificial culture of sturgeon eggs, with commonly used methods being time consuming or interfering with hatching. Sodium hypochlorite (SH) at varying concentrations and exposure times was tested on sterlet ... ...

    Abstract Reducing egg stickiness is a crucial step in artificial culture of sturgeon eggs, with commonly used methods being time consuming or interfering with hatching. Sodium hypochlorite (SH) at varying concentrations and exposure times was tested on sterlet Acipenser ruthenus eggs, with 0.03% SH for 40s effectively eliminating stickiness without impairment to eggs, embryo development, or hatching when compared with other de-adhesion methods (clay; NaCl, urea, and tannic acid). Field tests using sterlet, Siberian sturgeon Acipenser baerii, and Russian sturgeon Acipenser gueldenstaedtii showed similar numbers of larvae hatched using SH and clay. Immunohistochemistry revealed a protein carbonyl group only on the surface of eggs treated with SH, evidence of oxidation as the mode of action and indicating that oxidation did not affect inner egg layers or cytoplasm. Treatment with SH is a rapid, simple, and inexpensive method for de-adhesion of sturgeon eggs.Sturgeons represent a valuable group of fish in aquaculture, especially for caviar, but also for meat production. This study describes a novel approach to sturgeon egg de-adhesion involving oxidation of egg surface. The method requires little time, is low cost, and disinfects and softens the egg surface, which facilitates hatching.
    Keywords Acipenser baerii ; Acipenser gueldenstaedtii ; Acipenser ruthenus ; clay ; cytoplasm ; eggs ; embryogenesis ; exposure duration ; fish culture ; fish roe ; hatching ; immunohistochemistry ; larvae ; meat production ; mechanism of action ; oxidation ; rapid methods ; sodium chloride ; sodium hypochlorite ; stickiness ; sturgeon ; tannins ; urea
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2016-0220
    Size p. 73-76.
    Publishing place Elsevier B.V.
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 185380-6
    ISSN 0044-8486 ; 0044-8516
    ISSN 0044-8486 ; 0044-8516
    DOI 10.1016/j.aquaculture.2015.11.039
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  9. Article: Optimization of

    Xie, Xuan / Franěk, Roman / Pšenička, Martin / Chen, Fan / Kašpar, Vojtech

    Frontiers in veterinary science

    2022  Volume 9, Page(s) 1036495

    Abstract: Common carp ( ...

    Abstract Common carp (
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-10-14
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2834243-4
    ISSN 2297-1769
    ISSN 2297-1769
    DOI 10.3389/fvets.2022.1036495
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  10. Article: Comparison of RNA localization during oogenesis within

    Iegorova, Viktoriia / Naraine, Ravindra / Psenicka, Martin / Zelazowska, Monika / Sindelka, Radek

    Frontiers in cell and developmental biology

    2022  Volume 10, Page(s) 982732

    Abstract: The oocyte is a unique cell, from which develops a complex organism comprising of germ layers, tissues and organs. In some vertebrate species it is known that the asymmetrical localization of biomolecules within the oocyte is what drives the spatial ... ...

    Abstract The oocyte is a unique cell, from which develops a complex organism comprising of germ layers, tissues and organs. In some vertebrate species it is known that the asymmetrical localization of biomolecules within the oocyte is what drives the spatial differentiation of the daughter cells required for embryogenesis. This asymmetry is first established to produce an animal-vegetal (A-V) axis which reflects the future specification of the ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm layers. Several pathways for localization of vegetal maternal transcripts have already been described using a few animal models. However, there is limited information about transcripts that are localized to the animal pole, even though there is accumulating evidence indicating its active establishment. Here, we performed comparative TOMO-Seq analysis on two holoblastic cleavage models:
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-09-20
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2737824-X
    ISSN 2296-634X
    ISSN 2296-634X
    DOI 10.3389/fcell.2022.982732
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