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Effects of different doses and sizes of BSA nanoparticles on cryopreservation of angora buck semen: motility, functional membrane ıntegrity and, viability

Farklı Doz ve Boyuttaki BSA Nanopartiküllerinin Ankara Tekesi Spermasının Kriyoprezervasyonu Üzerindeki Etkileri: Motilite, Membranın Fonksiyonel Bütünlüğü ve Canlılık

Ali Erdem Öztürk(ERCIYES UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE)0000-0002-3053-4615
Mustafa Bodu(SELCUK UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE)0000-0002-8432-7347
Serpil Sarıözkan(ERCIYES UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE)0000-0001-5224-2341
Yunus Emre Atay(ERCIYES UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE)0000-0002-8616-7068
Zeliha Kilinç(ERCIYES UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE)0009-0008-0788-8379
İsmail Öçsoy(ERCIYES UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF PHARMACY)0000-0002-5991-3934
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2025-12-15
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Conclusion: Consequently, the study concludes that BSA NPs used at low doses and sizes do not harm sperm and hold promise for use in drug delivery systems.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Purpose: BSA is a highly soluble substance consisting of 585 amino acids, which has been successfully used for the cryopreservation of sperm from various species for a long time.
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Key Findings & Data:However, the nanoforms of BSA (BSA NPs) have been utilized in drug delivery applications in different cell types in recent years due to their high bioavailability and increased surface areas.
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Conclusion & Impact:Conclusion: Consequently, the study concludes that BSA NPs used at low doses and sizes do not harm sperm and hold promise for use in drug delivery systems.
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⚙️Variables:BSA · nanoparticle · sperm

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Purpose: BSA is a highly soluble substance consisting of 585 amino acids, which has been successfully used for the cryopreservation of sperm from various species for a long time. However, the nanoforms of BSA (BSA NPs) have been utilized in drug delivery applications in different cell types in recent years due to their high bioavailability and increased surface areas. In this study, we investigate the effects of BSA NPs on the cryopreservability of Angora buck sperm. Method: Sperm samples from five different Ankara rams were collected in six replicates and divided into five groups: control, BSA 20-5, BSA 20-10, BSA 40-5, and BSA 40-10. The sperm, frozen in liquid nitrogen vapor, were thawed at 37 ºC, and motility, functional membrane integrity (HOST), and live/dead ratios were assessed. Findings: The data obtained showed no statistically significant difference among the groups in terms of motility and live/dead ratios. However, in the HOST test, the control group and the BSA 20-5 group had higher resistance capabilities compared to the other groups, while BSA 20-10, BSA 40-5, and BSA 40-10 groups reduced membrane resistance capability. This situation is considered to result from the removal of cholesterol from the membrane by BSA nanoparticles. Conclusion: Consequently, the study concludes that BSA NPs used at low doses and sizes do not harm sperm and hold promise for use in drug delivery systems.

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Amaç: BSA, 585 amino asit içeren ve yüksek oranda çözünebilir bir madde olup, uzun zamandır farklı türlerde spermanın dondurulmasında başarıyla kullanılmaktadır. Ancak, BSA'nın nanoformları (BSA NPs), yüksek biyoyararlanım kapasiteleri ve artan yüzey alanları sayesinde son yıllarda farklı hücrelerde ilaç taşıma uygulamalarında kullanılmaktadır. Bu çalışmada, BSA NPs'ın Ankara tekesi spermasının dondurulabilirliği üzerindeki etkileri incelenmiştir. Metod: Beş farklı Ankara tekesi sperması, 6 tekrar halinde toplanmış ve kontrol, BSA 20-5, BSA 20-10, BSA 40-5 ve BSA 40-10 olacak şekilde 5 gruba ayrılmıştır. Sıvı azot buharında dondurulan spermalar, 37 ºC'de çözdürülmüş ve motilite, membranın fonksiyonel bütünlüğü (HOST) ve canlı/ölü oranları değerlendirilmiştir. Bulgular: Elde edilen veriler, motilite ve canlı/ölü oranı açısından gruplar arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir fark olmadığını göstermektedir. Ancak, HOST testi sonucunda, kontrol grubu ve BSA 20-5 grubu diğer gruplara oranla daha yüksek membran dayanım kabiliyetine sahip bulunurken, BSA 20-10, BSA 40-5 ve BSA 40-10 gruplarındaki spermaların membran dayanım kabiliyeti düşmüştür. Bu durumun, BSA NPs'ın membrandaki kolesterolü delokalize etmesinden kaynaklandığı düşünülmektedir. Sonuç: Sonuç olarak, düşük doz ve boyuttaki BSA NPs'ın spermaya zarar vermediği ve ilaç taşıma sistemlerinde kullanım potansiyeli taşıdığı sonucuna varılmıştır.

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Öztürk, A. E., Bodu, M., Sarıözkan, S., Atay, Y. E., Kilinç, Z., Öçsoy, İ. (2025). Effects of different doses and sizes of BSA nanoparticles on cryopreservation of angora buck semen: motility, functional membrane ıntegrity and, viability. Biyolojik Çeşitlilik ve Koruma, Volume: 18 Issue: 3. https://doi.org/10.46309/biodicon.2025.1630745

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