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Catalase activity in equine semen.

B A Ball1, C G Gravance, V Medina

  • 1Department of Population Health and Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis 95616, USA.

American Journal of Veterinary Research
|September 8, 2000
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Equine seminal plasma has high catalase activity, mainly from the prostate gland. Semen processing that removes this plasma may increase sperm susceptibility to oxidative stress.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive biology
  • Enzymology

Background:

  • Catalase is a key antioxidant enzyme.
  • Understanding catalase activity in equine semen is crucial for reproductive health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize catalase activity in equine semen and its sources.
  • To investigate the implications for semen processing and sperm viability.

Main Methods:

  • Collected seminal plasma and tissue samples from stallions.
  • Assayed catalase activity using ultraviolet spectrophotometry.
  • Determined specific activity in seminal plasma and various reproductive tissues.

Main Results:

  • Equine seminal plasma exhibited high catalase activity (98.7 U/mg protein).

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  • Prostate gland tissue showed significantly higher specific catalase activity compared to other tissues.
  • Catalase activity in seminal plasma was primarily attributed to prostatic secretions.

    • Conclusions:

    • Equine seminal plasma contains substantial catalase activity, largely originating from the prostate.
    • Semen cryopreservation methods that remove seminal plasma may compromise the antioxidant capacity, potentially increasing sperm oxidative stress.