Putative proteomic signatures associated with post-thaw semen quality in Peranakan Etawah and Saanen goats: an exploratory study
5 affiliations
- 1Faculty of Animal Science, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
- 2Research Center for Animal Husbandry, Research Organization for Agriculture and Food, Bogor, Indonesia
- 3Research Center for Applied Zoology, National Research and Innovation Agency, Bogor, Indonesia
- 4Graduate Student of Animal Production and Technology Science, Graduate School, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
- 5Graduate Student of Animal Biomedical Science Study Program, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
Abstract
Objective: The present study aimed to investigate post-thaw semen quality and sperm kinematics between Peranakan Etawah (PE) and Saanen goats, and to identify breed-associated proteomic markers related to semen cryotolerance.
Methods: Frozen semen straws were obtained from BIB Singosari, Indonesia, and grouped by breed. Post-thaw evaluations included cellular viability, morphology/abnormality, plasma membrane integrity (HOST), and computer-assisted sperm analysis for motility and kinematic parameters. Sperm proteomes were profiled via UHPLC–Orbitrap LC–MS/MS. Data were processed in Proteome Discoverer and analyzed using multivariate models (principal component analysis [PCA], partial least squares–discriminant analysis [PLS-DA]), differential abundance testing (q-values), functional enrichment (g:Profiler), biomarker selection (variable importance in projection>1; area under the curve≥0.70), and correlation with semen traits (MetaboAnalyst).
Results: PE and Saanen differed significantly in survival-related traits, including viability, abnormalities, and plasma membrane integrity (p<0.05), while total motility and other kinematic parameters were similar between breeds (p>0.05). Proteomic patterns showed partial separation by PCA and more distinct differentiation through verified PLS-DA. Multiple proteins exhibited variable abundance between the breeds (q<0.05) and clustered reliably by breed. Enrichment analysis highlighted mitochondrion-associated functions, particularly fatty acid β-oxidation. Identified discriminative proteins included ACADVL, ETFB, GPD2, CYLC1, and LOC102188264, which were significantly associated with semen quality traits within breeds.
Conclusion: Differences across breeds in frozen–thawed goat semen were mostly evident in post-thaw viability traits and in proteomic signatures predominantly influenced by mitochondrial energy metabolism. Integrating proteomics with conventional semen assessment may elucidate semen cryotolerance and support biomarker identification.
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BibTeX
@article{dagong2026putative,
title = {{Putative proteomic signatures associated with post-thaw semen quality in Peranakan Etawah and Saanen goats: an exploratory study}},
author = {Muhammad Ihsan Andi Dagong and Muhammad Yusuf and Athhar Manabi Diansyah and Procula Rudlof Matitaputty and Paskah Partogi Agung and Indra Wahyudi Syarif and Muhammad Fajar Amrullah},
journal = {Animal Bioscience},
year = {2026},
month = jul,
doi = {10.5713/ab.260268},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5713/ab.260268},
note = {CC BY 4.0},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Putative proteomic signatures associated with post-thaw semen quality in Peranakan Etawah and Saanen goats: an exploratory study
AU - Muhammad Ihsan Andi Dagong
AU - Muhammad Yusuf
AU - Athhar Manabi Diansyah
AU - Procula Rudlof Matitaputty
AU - Paskah Partogi Agung
AU - Indra Wahyudi Syarif
AU - Muhammad Fajar Amrullah
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/07/27
JO - Animal Bioscience
DO - 10.5713/ab.260268
UR - https://doi.org/10.5713/ab.260268
AB - Objective: The present study aimed to investigate post-thaw semen quality and sperm kinematics between Peranakan Etawah (PE) and Saanen goats, and to identify breed-associated proteomic markers related to semen cryotolerance. Methods: Frozen semen straws were obtained from BIB Singosari, Indonesia, and grouped by breed. Post-thaw evaluations included cellular viability, morphology/abnormality, plasma membrane integrity (HOST), and computer-assisted sperm analysis for motility and kinematic parameters. Sperm proteomes were profiled via UHPLC–Orbitrap LC–MS/MS. Data were processed in Proteome Discoverer and analyzed using multivariate models (principal component analysis [PCA], partial least squares–discriminant analysis [PLS-DA]), differential abundance testing (q-values), functional enrichment (g:Profiler), biomarker selection (variable importance in projection>1; area under the curve≥0.70), and correlation with semen traits (MetaboAnalyst). Results: PE and Saanen differed significantly in survival-related traits, including viability, abnormalities, and plasma membrane integrity (p<0.05), while total motility and other kinematic parameters were similar between breeds (p>0.05). Proteomic patterns showed partial separation by PCA and more distinct differentiation through verified PLS-DA. Multiple proteins exhibited variable abundance between the breeds (q<0.05) and clustered reliably by breed. Enrichment analysis highlighted mitochondrion-associated functions, particularly fatty acid β-oxidation. Identified discriminative proteins included ACADVL, ETFB, GPD2, CYLC1, and LOC102188264, which were significantly associated with semen quality traits within breeds. Conclusion: Differences across breeds in frozen–thawed goat semen were mostly evident in post-thaw viability traits and in proteomic signatures predominantly influenced by mitochondrial energy metabolism. Integrating proteomics with conventional semen assessment may elucidate semen cryotolerance and support biomarker identification.
SN - 2765-0189
SN - 2765-0235
ER -