53 results about "Germ cell" patented technology

The present invention relates to lipid nanoparticle (LNP) compositions, as well as diagnostic or therapeutic polynucleotides, such as TERT mRNA, that can be delivered in a formulation together with the LNP compositions to various tissue and cell types in the whole body of a mammal, such as, for example, TNP mRNA. Comprising stem cells, progenitor cells, germ cells, differentiated cells or terminally differentiated cells, cancer cells, endothelial cells, epithelial cells, splenic cells, hepatocells, kidney cells and / or osteoblasts, for example, for use in the diagnosis, prevention and / or treatment of a condition or disease.

A system for determining at least one biomechanical property of a reproductive cellular structure includes a radiation source for generating illuminating radiation, at least one optic for directing the illuminating radiation onto at least a portion of the reproductive cellular structure, a detector for detecting at least a portion of radiation scattered from the reproductive cellular structure, a spectrometer for generating a frequency spectrum of the detected scattered radiation, and an analyzer. The analyzer is configured to identify at least one Brillouin frequency shift in the frequency spectrum for the at least a portion of the reproductive cellular structure, and determine viability of the reproductive cellular structure based on the at least one Brillouin frequency shift.

The present invention addresses the problem of providing a technique capable of haploid induction by enhancing the expression and / or function of a regulatory gene. The problem is solved by the use of a modified plant comprising an introduced or modified H2A.W gene, wherein said introduction or modification enhances the expression and / or function of the H2A.W gene in a germ cell.

Bispecific antibody constructs comprising a first binding domain, which binds to human alkaline phosphatase, placental type (ALPP) and / or alkaline phosphatase, germ cell type (ALPPL2), on the surface of a tumor cell and a second binding domain, which binds to human CD3 on the surface of a T cell.

The application belongs to the technical field of biology and particularly relates to a functional recombinant Cas9 protein targeted to an ovocyte of Procambarus clarkii and application thereof. The protein is NLs-VgSP-Cas9-NLs. The application directly delivers the recombinant Cas9 protein, thereby reducing the risk of integration of exogenous genes. By specifically targeting the ovocyte, off-target effects on somatic cells can be avoided, the efficiency of editing of germ cells is improved, and early development or genetic manipulation can be conveniently studied. The ovocyte of Procambarus clarkii is large, the recombinant Cas9 protein is efficiently delivered by receptor-mediated endocytosis on the surface of the ovocyte, and the problem that microinjection of zygotes cannot be implemented is solved.

The invention provides a cell culture box for assisted reproduction, and relates to the technical field of cell culture. The cell culture box for assisted reproduction comprises a box body, the top of the box body is slidably connected with a protective shell, the interior of the protective shell is fixedly connected with a microscope used for observing germ cell production, the bottom of the microscope is provided with a lens, the rear wall of the box body is fixedly connected with an electric push rod, and the electric push rod is fixedly connected with the protective shell. The movable end of the electric push rod is fixedly connected with a connecting plate, the other end of the connecting plate is fixedly connected with the protective shell, the inner bottom of the box body is rotationally connected with a rotating column through a bearing, and the top end of the rotating column is fixedly connected with a rotating disc. By arranging an electric push rod, a connecting plate, a protective shell, a microscope, a lens, a rotating column, a rotating disc and a rotating assembly, a technician can conveniently observe the growth condition of cells without taking out the germ cells, and the number of times of opening the door body is reduced, so that the influence on germ cell culture is reduced.

The present disclosure provides bovine animals and methods to create recipient bovine animals for spermatogenic stem cell transplantation / complementation through modulation of the NANOS2 gene. In one embodiment genome editing was used to create bovine animals with insertions or deletions (indels) that inactivate or otherwise modulate NANOS2 gene activity so that resulting male bovines lack functional germ cells yet retain functional testicular somatic cells, and bovine females are fertile. These bovine males can then be transplanted or complemented with donor cells capable of giving rise to cells of the spermatogenic lineage, or spermatogenic stem cells and used for breeding.

A method of measuring at least one biomechanical property of a reproductive cellular structure is provided. The method includes illuminating the reproductive cellular structure with radiation; detecting at least a portion of radiation scattered from the illuminated reproductive cellular structure; analyzing a frequency spectrum of the detected scattered radiation to identify at least one Brillouin frequency shift in the frequency spectrum; and determining the at least one biomechanical property based on the Brillouin frequency shift. The method further includes determining a viability index of the reproductive cellular structure based on the at least one biomechanical property.

To provide a cryopreservation solution or a cryopreservation method for porcine sperm and porcine embryos (blastocysts), which demonstrates practical cryopreservation effects applicable to production sites.SOLUTION: Cryopreservation of porcine sperm involves using a cryopreservation solution that includes DMGA-PLL (dimethylglytarate-modified polylysine) 0.2-0.3 w / w%, glycerol 2-4 w / w%, trehalose 5-15 w / w%, and yolk 15-25 w / w%. Cryopreservation of porcine embryos (blastocysts) involves using a cryopreservation solution that includes DMGA-PLL (dimethylglytarate-modified polylysine) or CPLL (succinate-modified polylysine) 8-12 w / w%, ethylene glycol 30-35 w / w%, polyethylene glycol 1-3 w / w%, trehalose 15-25 w / w%, and bovine fetal serum 15-25 w / w%.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

The invention discloses an out-of-season artificial propagation technical method for crucian carp. The technical method specifically comprises the key steps of water temperature and illumination control of an intelligent culture system, parent fish screening and concentrated intensified culture, parent fish ripening acceleration, artificial spawning induction, artificial insemination, incubation and the like. Aiming at seasonal limitation of natural breeding of the crucian carp, by scientifically regulating and controlling an illumination period and a water temperature environment and accurately simulating ecological conditions suitable for breeding of the crucian carp, it is ensured that parent fishes of the crucian carp can synchronously reach physiological states of periodic normal ovulation and spermiation in an unnatural spawning season from October to January of the next year; the activity and quality of germ cells can be obviously improved; meanwhile, an innovative breeding mode and an exclusive feeding scheme are combined, the industrial pain points that eggs of female crucian carp of ice cream are prone to aging and parent fishes only spawn once a year in a natural state are effectively overcome, and anti-season stable breeding is achieved.

The present disclosure relates to transgenic ornamental Angelfish, as well as methods of making such fish by germ cell transplantation techniques. Also disclosed are methods of establishing a population of such transgenic Angelfish and methods of providing them to the ornamental fish industry for the purpose of marketing.

The present invention provides an endogenous germ cell-free fish, crustacean or mollusk having a chimeric gonad wherein the chimeric gonad comprises at least one transplanted germ cell, the transplanted germ cells have mutations that are present in the germ cell line and disrupt the development and / or function of somatic gonad cells that can be used as parent fish. The present invention also provides a method of preparing a parent fish, crustacean or mollusk for the production of sterilized fish, crustacean or mollusk that is sterilized or sex-determined, and the parent fish themselves.

The invention discloses a rapid breeding method for generating larimichthys crocea sperms based on spermatogonial stem cell transplantation. The rapid breeding method comprises the following steps: step S1, performing whole cryopreservation on larimichthys crocea testis; s2, separating the spermatogonial stem cells of the pseudosciaena crocea; s3, dyeing the spermatogonial stem cells of the pseudosciaena crocea; step S4, treatment of nibea albiflora receptors; and S5, transplanting the dyed donor larimichthys crocea spermatogonial stem cells into the nibea albiflora receptor testis. According to the method, when the nibea albiflora acceptor is treated, the traditional busulfan concentration of 40 mg / kg, twice injection and 35 DEG C high-temperature assistance is optimized into 60 mg / kg, single injection and 22 DEG C normal-temperature culture, optimal parameters induced by busulfan are screened out through experiments, the operation process is simplified under the action of ensuring that endogenous germ cells of the acceptor are reduced and immunological rejection is reduced, and the method is suitable for large-scale popularization and application. The harsh requirement of a high-temperature environment is avoided, and meanwhile the field planting efficiency of donor cells in receptors and the survival rate of the receptors are improved.

This invention discloses a compound moxa stick for warming yang and unblocking obstruction, its preparation method, and its application in improving reproductive system function. It belongs to the field of external preparations of traditional Chinese medicine. Addressing the problems of limited improvement effects of pure moxa sticks, lack of systematic design in compound moxa stick formulations, unclear synergistic effects between components, large fluctuations in conditioning effects, and difficulty in balancing conditioning effects and safety, this invention uses specific weight proportions of Artemisia argyi, Cyperus rotundus, Alpinia galanga, Cinnamomum cassia, Zingiber officinale, Illicium verum, Cinnamomum cassia twig, Spatholobus suberectus, Caesalpinia sappan, Smilax glabra, Euonymus fortunei, Citrus aurantium, Amomum villosum, Citrus reticulata peel, and Atractylodes lancea to prepare a compound moxa stick. The components synergistically enhance each other, and this product is used to prepare a moxibustion intervention product for improving the reproductive function of mammals. It can stably improve female ovarian reserve function and male asthenospermia, simultaneously regulate reproductive-related hormone levels, repair pathological damage to reproductive organs, and improve the quality of reproductive cells.

The invention relates to a method and a kit for generating nucleic acid for target capture. The method involves binding of a circ-olio sequence to at least one target oligonucleotide to generate a single stranded circular DNA. The single stranded circular DNA is bidirectionally amplified with the sense and antisense oligonucleotides, followed by biotinylation to obtain for a double-stranded concatemer of linear sequence. The double-stranded concatemer of linear sequence with the restriction endonucleases produces a target capture nucleic acid. The method offers a scalable targeted capture of pr eselected genomic regions, and is cost effective. The method of generating nucleic acid for target capture has application in the field of oncology hematology, inherited malignancies, germline disorders, microbiology and prenatal diagnosis. The invention generates baits over high GC-rich regions of the genome.

The application belongs to the technical field of biology, and discloses a method for activating an ASXL2-PRC2 axis, wherein adenovirus is injected into the seminiferous tubule of an organism through an outgoing pipe to activate the expression of endogenous EZH2 and spermatocyte-specific ASXL2 in the organism. The method can be used for reducing impaired sperm motility, increasing sperm penetration and tubulin polymerization, inhibiting abnormal spermatogenesis, down-regulating the transcription level of a TZ marker, increasing the enrichment of SUZ12, EED and H3K27me3 in CEP162 and CEP290 promoters under hypoxic conditions, and slowing down hypoxia-induced abnormal spermatogenesis and spermatocyte activation of the ASXL2-PRC2 axis in the germ cell line of the organism.

The invention belongs to the technical field of reproductive biology, and particularly provides a method for separating and culturing testicular perichondrial muscle-like cells of an adult mouse. The method comprises the following steps: removing interstitial cells from testis tissues of an adult mouse, and digesting the testis tissues by pancreatin and DNA enzyme to obtain a testis single-cell suspension; and culturing by adopting a new isolated culture medium until the culture dish is full of cells, and carrying out cell passage, cell cryopreservation and resuscitation and cell identification by adopting passage culture mediums with different concentrations. According to the method for separating and culturing the mouse peridermoid cells, the cell separation degree is far higher than that in the prior art, operation is easy, time is saved, the technical blank that the mouse peridermoid cells are difficult to separate and culture is filled, and the method is suitable for large-scale popularization and application. And convenience is provided for research on interaction of the mouse testicular peritubular muscle-like cells with other testicular somatic cells and germ cells.

This disclosure relates to methods, products, and compositions useful for inducing bovine induced blastoids. Methods enabling naive stem cell aggregation and induced blastoid formation are described. Aggregation and induced blastoid media suitable for promoting naive stem cell aggregation and preparing induced blastoids are also provided. Bovine induced blastoids may be used in selection and breeding programs, including the replication of pre-transplant embryos with desirable characteristics, as well as in vitro breeding, including cross-generation breeding cycles from parental germ cells and / or embryos to offspring embryos.

The application discloses a method for synchronously marking germ cells and interstitial cells in the testis tissue of Paralichthys olivaceus, which comprises the following steps: cloning MIR17HG-a (long non-coding RNA) of Paralichthys olivaceus by using a probe primer, obtaining a target plasmid after plasmid extraction, carrying out double enzyme digestion and purification to obtain an enzyme-digested plasmid as a probe template, synthesizing Paralichthys olivaceus MIR17HG-a probe by using an SP6 / T7 RNA polymerase, preparing a tissue slice from the testis tissue of Paralichthys olivaceus, and carrying out fluorescent in situ hybridization on the tissue slice by using the Paralichthys olivaceus MIR17HG-a probe, so that the Paralichthys olivaceus MIR17HG-a probe can synchronously mark the germ cells and interstitial cells in the testis tissue of Paralichthys olivaceus. The method solves the defects of traditional marking technology, such as the need for combined marking or multiple step-by-step marking, and fills the blank of synchronous marking of germ cells and interstitial cells in the testis tissue of Paralichthys olivaceus.

An object of the present invention is to provide a fish individual which, as shown in FIG. 2, makes it possible, in producing a germ-cell deficient individual, to identify a genotype of a sterilization protein by appearance without collection of a portion of a fish body. This object is achieved by a fish individual deficient in at least a part of a function of the sterilization protein, the fish individual having, in at least one of sterilization gene alleles encoding the sterilization protein which indicates sterility by at least the part of the function thereof being deficient, a polynucleotide sequence encoding the fluorescent protein to be expressible.

The present invention relates to lipid nanoparticle (LNP) compositions, and diagnostic or therapeutic polynucleotides, e.g. TERT mRNA, which may be delivered with the LNP compositions in formulations to various tissues and cell types throughout the mammalian body, including stem cells, progenitor cells, germ cells, differentiated cells, or terminally differentiated cells, cancer cells, endothelial cells, epithelial cells, spleen cells, hepatocytes, kidney cells and / or bone cells, e.g., for the diagnosis, prevention and / or treatment of conditions or disease.

The invention discloses a method for synchronously marking germ cells and interstitial cells in paralichthys olivaceus testis tissues, which comprises the following steps: cloning paralichthys olivaceus MIR17HG-a (long non-coding RNA) by using a probe primer, and extracting plasmids to obtain target plasmids; the method comprises the following steps of: synthesizing a paralichthys olivaceus MIR17HG-a probe through SP6 / T7 RNA polymerase, preparing paralichthys olivaceus testis tissues into tissue slices, and performing fluorescence in-situ hybridization on the tissue slices by using the paralichthys olivaceus MIR17HG-a probe, so that the paralichthys olivaceus MIR17HG-a probe can synchronously mark germ cells and interstitial cells in the paralichthys olivaceus testis tissues. The defect that a traditional marking technology needs combined marking or multi-time step-by-step marking is overcome, and the blank of synchronous marking of germ cells and interstitial cells in paralichthys olivaceus testis tissue at present is filled.

Systems and methods are provided for a method is provided for ranking a cohort of reproductive cellular structures. A set of images, each representing a reproductive cellular structure of the cohort of reproductive cellular structures, is provided to a predictive model utilizing an attention mechanism to provide an output representing a likelihood of a successful outcome associated with the cohort of reproductive cellular structures. The predictive model is trained using multiple instance learning on a set of training samples, with each training sample including a set of images representing a set of reproductive cellular structures and a value representing an outcome associated with the set of reproductive cellular structures. A total attention associated with each of the set of images at the predictive model is determined. The cohort of reproductive cellular structures is ranked according to the total attention associated with each of the set of images.

The invention discloses an application of curcumin in improving puberty male reproductive capacity damage caused by chemotherapeutic drugs. Aiming at the problems of testicular germ cell quantity reduction, oxidative stress injury, long-term fertility damage and the like caused by cytosine arabinoside chemotherapy, curcumin is applied while or before the cytosine arabinoside is applied. The application is realized through combined administration or a pharmaceutical composition containing curcumin and cytarabine. Experiments show that the scheme can effectively relieve testicular tissue form damage, reduce germ cell apoptosis and antagonize oxidative stress, and significantly improve the sperm quality of adult individuals. The invention provides a new potential strategy for synchronously protecting the reproductive function of a clinical child tumor patient during chemotherapy.

The invention discloses an application of 24-Epi brassinolide in promoting the development of female germline stem cells. Belongs to the technical field of reproductive biology. Female germline stem cells (FGSCs) are important cell models for studying the development of germ cells, however, the regulation and control mechanism of natural products on the development of the FGSCs still needs to be deeply explored. The invention aims at disclosing the regulation and control effect of 24-Epi brassinolide (24-Epibrassinolide, EBR) on FGSCs development and a molecular mechanism of the 24-Epi brassinolide on the FGSCs development by utilizing an FGSCs in-vitro development system and combining LongRNA-seq and RIC-seq technologies, and a new strategy is provided for treatment of infertility and optimization of a clinical treatment scheme.

A method is provided for measuring at least one biomechanical property of a reproductive cell structure. The method includes illuminating the reproductive cell structure with radiation; detecting at least a portion of the radiation scattered by the illuminated reproductive cell structure; analyzing the frequency spectrum of the detected scattered radiation to identify at least one Brillouin frequency shift in that spectrum; and determining the biomechanical property based on that Brillouin frequency shift. The method also includes determining a viability index of the reproductive cell structure based on the biomechanical property.

The invention relates to the technical field of information, and particularly provides a fish germ cell subcellular structure separation method, which comprises the following steps: obtaining fish gonad tissues in an environment without RNA enzyme pollution, washing with a precooling buffer solution, directly quick-freezing, embedding in an embedding medium, and storing at low temperature; freezing and slicing the quick-frozen and embedded sample to obtain a thin-layer slice, and attaching the thin-layer slice to a membrane subjected to adhesion enhancement treatment and enzyme-free treatment; the attached section is subjected to visual treatment by adopting a specific dyeing combination and then is stored at low temperature; the visualized diaphragm is placed in a humidity-controlled windless enzyme-free environment, and a target membraneless subcellular structure is recognized by combining phase difference or differential interference contrast imaging and three-dimensional stack scanning through a multiple objective lens; the laser microdissection system adopts laser parameters optimized for a small-area target to complete cutting; and adsorbing the cut membraneless subcellular structure into a tube cover of a collecting tube, immediately adding a lysis solution, mixing, and storing at low temperature for nucleic acid extraction.

Systems and methods are provided for assigning a quality parameter to a reproductive cellular structure. An image of the reproductive cellular structure is obtained. The image of the reproductive cellular structure is provided to a neural network to generate a value representing a morphology of the reproductive cellular structure. The value is compared to a predefined standard to provide a quality assurance metric representing one of a medical personnel, a facility, a growth medium, and an identity of the reproductive cellular structure.

The invention discloses a bicolor fluorescence in-situ hybridization probe for identifying Eccyp307a1 and Vasa gene expression and application of the bicolor fluorescence in-situ hybridization probe, and belongs to the technical field of molecular biology. The invention provides a fluorescence in-situ hybridization probe for exopalaemon carinicauda, and the probe is designed for mRNA of Eccyp307a1 and Vasa in exopalaemon carinicauda and comprises a specific hypervariable region targeting the mRNA of Eccyp307a1 and Vasa in exopalaemon carinicauda. According to the invention, different substrate markers are adopted for Eccyp307a1 and Vasa, so that the expression of Eccyp307a1 and Vasa can be respectively marked by fluorescence with different colors, and the sensitivity is high. The fluorescence in-situ hybridization probe provided by the invention can accurately and intuitively locate the expression condition of Eccyp307a1 in germ cells, can be used for detecting and locating the expression of reproduction-related genes, and provides a powerful technical support for explaining the expression rule and potential interaction of Eccyp307a1 and Vasa in the development and reproduction process of organisms; the method is of great significance to the development research of crustacean animals, especially exopalaemon carinicauda.