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Area of Science:

  • Animal Reproduction
  • Proteomics
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Sperm motility is crucial for successful reproduction in swamp buffalo.
  • Understanding the molecular basis of sperm motility is essential for improving breeding programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate differential protein expression between high- and low-motility swamp buffalo sperm.
  • To identify potential molecular markers associated with reduced sperm motility.

Main Methods:

  • Two-dimensional gel electrophoresis (2DE) was employed to separate proteins.
  • Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF/TOF-MS) was used for protein identification.

Main Results:

  • Eighteen distinct protein expression spots were observed between high- and low-motility sperm groups.
  • Eight proteins were upregulated, five downregulated, one deleted, and four specifically expressed in low-motility sperm.
  • Three unique proteins were identified: outer dense fibre of sperm tails protein 2 (ODF2), ATP synthase subunit alpha (ATP5A1), and succinyl-CoA synthetase subunit beta (SUCLG2).

Conclusions:

  • The identified proteins offer insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying low sperm motility in swamp buffalo.
  • These findings provide potential molecular markers for assessing sperm quality and fertility.