Ultrastructure and mitochondrial numbers in pre- and postpubertal pig oocytes

Hanne Skovsgaard Pedersen, Henrik Callesen, Peter Løvendahl, Fenghua Chen, Jens Randel Nyengaard, Nanett Kvist Nikolaisen, Peter Holm, Poul Hyttel

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    Abstract

    Prepubertal pig oocytes are associated with lower developmental competence. The aim of this experiment was to conduct an exhaustive survey of oocyte ultrastructure and to use a design-unbiased stereological approach to quantify the numerical density and total number of mitochondria in oocytes with different diameters from pre- and postpubertal pigs. The ultrastructure of smaller prepubertal immature oocytes indicated active cells in close contact with cumulus cells. The postpubertal oocytes were more quiescent cell types. The small prepubertal oocytes had a lower total mitochondrial number, but no differences were observed in mitochondrial densities between groups. Mature postpubertal oocytes adhered to the following characteristics: presence of metaphase II, lack of contact between cumulus cells and oocyte, absence of rough endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi complexes, peripheral location of cortical granules and central localisation of mitochondria, vesicles and lipid droplets. Prepubertal oocytes displayed more variation. The ultrastructure of large pre- and postpubertal oocytes was compatible with higher developmental competence, whereas that of smaller prepubertal oocytes could explain their reduced capacity. The higher number of mitochondria in large pre- and postpubertal oocytes could have an influence on oocyte competence, by increasing the pool of mitochondria available for early embryonic development.

    OriginalsprogEngelsk
    TidsskriftReproduction, Fertility and Development
    Vol/bind28
    Udgave nummer5
    Sider (fra-til)586-598
    Antal sider13
    ISSN1031-3613
    DOI
    StatusUdgivet - 2016

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