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ArticleIn vivo (Athens, Greece)

Establishment of a Step-down FSH Superovulation Protocol in Microminipigs for Zygote Collection.

Paing Thaw, Kazuki Hano, Ibuki Saito, Teruki Kanda, Hitoshi Kitagawa, Masaki Takasu

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Paing Thaw *Joint Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan.
Kazuki Hano *Gifu University Institute for Advanced Study, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan.
Ibuki SaitoDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan.
Teruki KandaJoint Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan.
Hitoshi KitagawaGifu University Institute for Advanced Study, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan.
Masaki TakasuJoint Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan; takasu.masaki.i4@f.gifu-u.ac.jp.

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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

aimDomestic pigs have become increasingly important models in translational research; however, their large size presents logistical and ethical challenges. Microminipigs offer a practical alternative for long-term studies. This study aimed to develop an effective superovulation protocol using a step-down follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) regimen to improve zygote collection in microminipigs. MATERIALS AND

methodsIn experiment 1, four female microminipigs with regular estrous cycles were used in both the control and treatment conditions in a crossover design. Treatment group was received prostaglandin F2α (PGF

resultsOn day 0, the number of follicles was higher in the treatment group (93.0±7.74) compared to the control (46.8±5.01). Significant differences were observed on days -1 and 0, while by day+1, the number of follicles decreased in both groups. Follicle area was significantly larger in the treatment than in the control group (0.81±0.03 cm

conclusionThe step-down FSH protocol effectively enhanced ovarian response and embryo yield in microminipigs, marking a foundational step toward the efficient reproductive engineering for this animal model that may contribute to the advancement of translational research.

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Follicle Stimulating HormoneSuperovulationZygoteAnimalsChorionic GonadotropinFemaleOvarian FollicleOvulation InductionSwineSwine, MiniatureChorionic GonadotropinFollicle Stimulating HormoneMicrominipigsstep-down FSH administrationsuperovulation protocol

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PMCPMC12764183

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