Proteins of the canine seminal plasma

  • Aquino-Cortez A
  • Silva L
  • Araújo A
  • et al.
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ABSTRACT: Studies have been performed to identify the proteins present in canine seminal plasma (SP) and relate them to sperm quality as well as to discover molecular markers of reproductive tract diseases. There is evidence that heparin-binding proteins, zinc-binding proteins, and lactoferrin as well as the matrix metalloproteinase, superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase enzymes are associated with canine sperm quality. Other studies indicate that prolactin and enzymes like arginine esterase, acid phosphatase, and alkaline phosphatase could be successfully used as biomarkers of reproductive disorders. Thus, the present literature review aims to address aspects related to proteins of the canine SP, their influence on fertility, and their importance as biomarkers of reproductive disorders.RESUMO: Pesquisas têm sido realizadas para identificar as proteínas presentes no plasma seminal canino, com o intuito de relacioná-las com a qualidade espermática, bem como buscar por marcadores moleculares de patologias do trato reprodutivo. Há evidências de que as proteínas ligadoras de heparina, ligadoras de zinco, a lactoferrina, bem como as enzimas matrix metalloproteinase, superoxide dismutase, catalase e a glutationa peroxidase estão relacionadas com a qualidade seminal canina. Outras pesquisas indicam que a prolactina, e as enzimas arginina esterase, fosfatase ácida e fosfatase alcalina poderiam ser utilizadas com sucesso como biomarcadores de doenças reprodutivas. Assim, esta revisão de literatura objetiva abordar aspectos relacionados às proteínas do plasma seminal canino, suas influências sobre a fertilidade, e sua importância como biomarcadores de doenças reprodutivas.

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Aquino-Cortez, A., Silva, L. D. M. da, Araújo, A. A. de, Menezes, E. da S. B. de, & Moura, A. de A. A. N. (2016). Proteins of the canine seminal plasma. Ciência Rural, 46(5), 901–908. https://doi.org/10.1590/0103-8478cr20150972

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