Criopreservação testicular em cães e gatos
Silva, Lúcia Daniel Machado daNoronha, Jéssyka AraújoFernandes, Juliana de Souza
Reproductive biotechniques play an important role in optimizing reproductive processes. Among them, testicular cryopreservation stands out as an innovative and valuable technique. Its significance lies in several key aspects, such as preservation of fertility potential; genetic conservation; assisted reproduction and its contribution to advances in Veterinary Medicine and research. Furthermore, testicular cryopreservation is essential for conservation programs involving both wild and domestic species. Dogs and cats are of particular interest in studies of reproductive biotechnology, given their increasing global relevance and their potential as experimental models for wild canines and felines. Moreover, this biotechnique offers the unique advantage of preserving the gonads of prepubertal animals or when semen collection is not feasible. Additionally, it serves as a reliable source of male gametes, maintaining spermatogenic potential. However, despite the advances already made in testicular cryopreservation, a standardized protocol suitable for clinical implementation in the testicular preservation of dogs and cats has yet to be established. Therefore, the aim of this review was to explore the aspects of testicular cryopreservation in dogs and cats with the main findings obtained to date.(AU)
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