Effect of cryopreservation on bull sperm proteins

In the present study, we evaluated the alteration of protein profile of spermatozoa during the different stages of cryopreservation i.e., freshly ejaculated sperm, equilibrated sperm, and cryopreserved sperm in crossbred bulls (Bos taurus * Bos indicus). It was found that the equilibration step of cryopreservation itself caused major changes in the proteome of spermatozoa. Therefore, cryopreservation protocols should be tailored in such a way that it minimize sperm proteome alterations.