Study of Sperm Concentration,Seminal Plasma Composition and their Physiological Correlation in the Persian Sturgeon,Acipenser persicus |
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| Authors: | MS Aramli MR Kalbassi RM Nazari |
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| Institution: | 1. Aquaculture Department, Tarbiat Modares University, , Noor, Iran;2. Rajaee Sturgeon Hatchery Center, , Sari, Iran |
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| Abstract: | The objectives of the present study were to determine ionic and organic composition of seminal plasma, sperm concentration and their relationships in the Persian sturgeon (Acipenser persicus). In this regard, ionic content (Na+, K+, Cl?, Ca2+ and Mg2+) and organic content (total protein, glucose, cholesterol and triglyceride) along with sperm concentration were measured in 17 specimens of the Persian sturgeon. The seminal plasma contained 59.53 ± 2.56 mm /l sodium, 9.1 ± 1.42 mm chloride, 4.72 ± 0.3 mm potassium, 1.45 ± 0.075 mm calcium and 0.7 ± 0.072 mm magnesium. The following organic contents were found: total protein 0.11 ± 0.02 g/dl, glucose 22.18 ± 4.16 mg/dl, cholesterol 6.67 ± 1.04 mg/dl and triglyceride 15.2 ± 0.65 mg/dl. The mean sperm concentration was estimated to be 1.6 ± 0.12 (×109 sperm/ml). A significant relationship was found between sperm concentration and K+ of seminal plasma (r = 0.533, p < 0.05). Significant correlations were observed between ionic contents: Na+ vs Cl? (r = ?0.854, p < 0.01) and Mg2+ vs K+ (?0.583, p < 0.05). Also, level of triglyceride was negatively correlated with Mg2+ (r = ?0.503, p < 0.05). Presented data could be considered as a complementary study for developing special extenders and protectant solutions for improving artificial fertilization in this valuable species. |
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