Evaluation of p34cdc2 kinase activity in the in vitro maturation of canine oocytes
Keywords:
Protein kinase, oocytes, p34cdc2, maturation, bitchesAbstract
The control of the cell cycle is regulated by a cascade of coordinated events that can act by influencing the expression or repression of the activity of proteins related to meiosis resumption. Studies have indicated that the activity of these proteins is time-dependent in the in vitro maturation process (IVM). This work aimed to evaluate the kinetics of the p34cdc2 kinase activity during IVM of canine oocytes. Ovaries were obtained from 40 bitches submitted to elective ovary-salpingo-hysterectomy (OSH). After OSH, ovaries were immediately transported at temperature of 4 °C. In the laboratory, ovaries were sliced for the release of cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs). Only grade 1 COCs were selected and placed in maturation medium for a period of 24, 48 and 72 h of maturation. After culturing, COCs were plated of 0.2% hyaluronidase solution for complete removal of cumulus cells. The activity of the p34cdc2 protein was detected by ELISA. Based on the results, it was observed that the activity of the protein is time-dependent, peaking after 48 hours of IVM (p 0.01). After 72 hours, activity declined. Based on this study, it could be concluded that the p34cdc2 protein kinase plays a very important role in the meiosis progression in bitches. Thus, a better understanding of this protein as well as of others that participate in the maturation process may contribute to the establishment of more adequate media to significantly improve maturation rates.
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