Man

Marcelo Hector Ratto Fuster

Profesor titular

Universidad Austral de Chile

Valdivia, Chile

Líneas de Investigación


Hormonas cerebrales; Interacciones neuro-gliales; Neuropatología hipofisiaria; Reproductive Physiology; Reproductive Endocrinology; Assisted Reproductive Technology

Educación

  •  Reproduccion Animal, UNIVERSIDAD AUSTRAL DE CHILE. Chile, 1995
  •  Medico Veterinario, UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE. Chile, 1998
  •  Reproduccion Animal, UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN. Canada, 2005
  •  Ginecologia, UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN. Canada, 2007

Experiencia Académica

  •   Profesor Titular Full Time

    UNIVERSIDAD AUSTRAL DE CHILE

    Ciencias Veterinarias

    Valdivia, Chile

    2007 - At present

  •   Profesor Auxiliar Full Time

    UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE TEMUCO

    Recursos Naturales

    Temuco, Chile

    1995 - 2007


 

Article (129)

Administration of Beta-Nerve Growth Factor during the Preovulatory Stage Improves Endocrine and Luteal Function in Dairy Heifers
Characterization of proteases in the seminal plasma and spermatozoa of llama
Is seminal nerve growth factor-induced luteinizing hormone release in camelids mediated at the hypothalamus?
Ovulation Induced by Intrauterine Seminal Plasma Increases Total Protein, PGE2, IL-8, and IL-1β in Uterine Fluid of Llamas (Lama glama)
Effect of follicle size on <i>in vitro </i>maturation in alpaca oocytes (<i>Vicugna pacos</i>) and the first ICSI in alpaca species
Oocyte Quality, In Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Development of Alpaca Oocytes Collected by Ultrasound-Guided Follicular Aspiration or from Slaughterhouse Ovaries
Seminal plasma nerve growth factor signaling on the reproductive physiology of female llamas
The ovulatory and luteotropic actions of the male-derived beta-nerve growth factor in South American camelids
Differential Effects of Estradiol on Reproductive Function in Camelids
Distribution of GnRH and Kisspeptin Immunoreactivity in the Female Llama Hypothalamus
Effect of two fertilization medium on the in vitro development of Creole bovine embryos
Effects of NGF Addition on Llama (<i>Lama glama</i>) Sperm Traits After Cooling
Heterologous beta-nerve growth factor (beta-NGF) given at the LH surge enhances luteal function in dairy heifers
Neuroanatomical basis of the nerve growth factor ovulation-induction pathway in Ilamas
New Insights Into the Role of β-NGF/TrKA System in the Endometrium of Alpacas During Early Pregnancy
beta-NGF Stimulates Steroidogenic Enzyme and VEGFA Gene Expression, and Progesterone Secretion via ERK 1/2 Pathway in Primary Culture of Llama Granulosa Cells
Effect of Different Levels of Energy Diet Restriction on Energy Balance, Leptin and CL Development, Vascularization, and Function in South American Camelids
Effect of mating on mRNA and protein expression of beta nerve growth factor and its receptor, TrKA, in the oviduct of llama (<i>Lama glama</i>)
Laterality of Ovulation and Presence of the Embryo Do Not Affect Uterine Horn Blood Flow During the First Month of Gestation in Llamas
Ovulation mechanism in South American Camelids: The active role of β-NGF as the chemical signal eliciting ovulation in llamas and alpacas
Evaluation of the effect of mating, intrauterine deposition of raw seminal plasma or seminal plasma purified beta-NGF on endometrial vascularization in llamas
Functional expression of the free fatty acids receptor-1 and-4 (FFA1/GPR40 and FFA4/GPR120) in bovine endometrial cells
Expression of ?-NGF and high-affinity NGF receptor (TrKA) in llama (Lama glama) male reproductive tract and spermatozoa
Natural and controlled ovulation in South American camelids
Source and localization of ovulation-inducing factor/nerve growth factor in male reproductive tissues among mammalian species
Source and localization of ovulation-inducing factor/nerve growth factor in male reproductive tissues among mammalian species.
A comparative study of the effects of intramuscular administration of gonadorelin, mating and intrauterine infusion of either raw seminal plasma or seminal plasma purified &#946;-NGF on luteal development in llamas.
A comparative study of the effects of intramuscular administration of gonadorelin, mating and intrauterine infusion of either raw seminal plasma or seminal plasma purified -NGF on luteal development in llamas
Butyrate concentration before and after calving is not associated with the odds of subclinical mastitis in grazing dairy cows
Effect of oocyte maturation time, sperm selection method and oxygen tension on in vitro em-bryo development in alpacas.
Effect of oocyte maturation time, sperm selection method and oxygen tension on in vitro embryo development in alpacas
Nerve growth factor from seminal plasma origin (sp beta-NGF) increases CL vascularization and level of mRNA expression of steroidogenic enzymes during the early stage of Corpus Luteum development in llamas
Nerve growth factor from seminal plasma origin (sp&#946;-NGF) increases CL vascularization and level of mRNA expression of steroidogenic enzymes during the early stage of Corpus Luteum de-velopment in llamas.
The association between subclinical mastitis around calving and reproductive performance in grazing dairy cows
The association between subclinical mastitis around calving and reproductive performance in grazing dairy cows.
Ovulation-inducing factor (OIF/NGF) in seminal plasma=> a review and update.
Seminal Plasma Induces Ovulation in Llamas in the Absence of a Copulatory Stimulus=> Role of Nerve Growth Factor as an Ovulation-Inducing Factor.
Tissue localization of GM-CSF receptor in bovine ovarian follicles and its role on glucose up-take by mural granulosa cells.
Tissue localization of GM-CSF receptor in bovine ovarian follicles and its role on glucose uptake by mural granulosa cells
In vitro developmental competence of alpaca (Vicugna pacos) and llama (Lama glama) oocytes after parthenogenetic activation
In vitro developmental competence of alpaca (Vicugna pacos) and llama (Lama glama) oocytes after parthenogenetic activation
LH release and ovulatory response after intramuscular, intravenous, and intrauterine admin-istration of &#946;-NGF of seminal plasma origin in female llamas.
LH release and ovulatory response after intramuscular, intravenous, and intrauterine administration of beta-nerve growth factor of seminal plasma origin in female llamas
LH release and ovulatory response after intramuscular, intravenous, and intrauterine administration of beta-NGF of seminal plasma origin in female llamas.
LH release and ovulatory response after intramuscular, intravenous, and intrauterine administration of β-nerve growth factor of seminal plasma origin in female llamas.
Luteotrophic effect of ovulation-inducing factor/nerve growth factor present in the seminal plasma of llamas.
Luteotrophic effect of ovulation-inducing factor/nerve growth factor present in the seminal plasma of llamas
Luteotrophic effect of ovulation-inducing factor/nerve growth factor present in the seminal plasma of llamas.
OIF/NGF) from seminal plasma origin enhances Corpus Luteum function in llamas regardless the preovulatory follicle diameter.
Ovulation-inducing factor (OIF/NGF) from seminal plasma origin enhances Corpus Luteum function in llamas regardless the preovulatory follicle diameter
Ovulation-inducing factor (OIF/NGF) from seminal plasma origin enhances Corpus Luteum function in llamas regardless the preovulatory follicle diameter.
The effect of repeated administrations of llama ovulation-inducing factor (OIF/NGF) during the peri-ovulatory period on corpus luteum development and function in llamas
The effect of repeated administrations of llama ovulation-inducing factor (OIF/NGF) during the peri-ovulatory period on corpus luteum development and function in llamas
The effect of repeated administrations of llama ovulation-inducing factor (OIF/NGF) during the peri-ovulatory period on corpus luteum development and function in llamas.
Use of hypometabolic TRIS extenders and high cooling rate refrigera-tion for cryopreservation of stallion sperm: presence and sensitivity of 5' AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
Use of hypometabolic TRIS extenders and high cooling rate refrigeration for cryopreservation of stallion sperm: Presence and sensitivity of 5' AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
Effects of nutritional restriction on metabolic, endocrine, and ovarian function in llamas (Lama glama)
Effects of nutritional restriction on metabolic, endocrine, and ovarian function in llamas (Lama glama).
Effects of nutritional restriction on metabolic, endocrine, and ovarian function in llamas (Lama glama).
Granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) enhances cumulus cell expansion in bovine oocytes
Granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) enhances cumulus cell expansion in bovine oocytes.
Granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) enhances cumulus cell expansion in bovine oocytes. Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Induction of superovulation in South American Camelids
Induction of superovulation in South American Camelids
Induction of superovulation in South American camelids.
Ovulation-inducing factor in seminal plasma: A review.
Ovulation-inducing factor in seminal plasma=> a review.
Relationship between systemic leptin concentration and reproductive state in llamas (Lama glama) from southern Chile
Relationship between systemic leptin concentration, and reproductive state in llamas (Lama glama) from southern Chile
Vitrification of in vitro mature alpaca oocyte: Effect of ethylene glycol concentration and time of exposure in the equilibration and vitrification solutions
Vitrification of in vitro mature alpaca oocyte: Effect of ethylene glycol concentration and time of exposure in the equilibration and vitrification solutions.
Vitrification of in vitro mature alpaca oocyte=> effect of ethylene glycol concentration and time of exposure in the equilibration and vitrification solutions.
GnRH dose reduction decreases pituitary LH release and ovulatory response but does not affect CL development and function in llamas.
Ovarian estradiol modulates the stimulatory effect of ovulation-inducing factor (OIF) on pituitary LH secretion in llamas .
Ovulation-inducing factor (OIF) induces LH secretion from pituitary cells.
Effect of purified llama ovulation-inducing factor (OIF) on ovarian function in cattle
Effect of purified llama ovulation-inducing factor (OIF) on ovarian function in cattle. .
GnRH dose reduction decreases pituitary LH release and ovulatory response but does not affect corpus luteum (CL) development and function in llamas
Ovarian estradiol modulates the stimulatory effect of ovulation-inducing factor (OIF) on pituitary LH secretion in llamas
Ovulation-inducing factor (OIF) induces LH secretion from pituitary cells
The Nerve of Ovulation Inducing Factor.
The nerve of ovulation-inducing factor in semen
In vitro fertilization and development of cumulus oocytes complexes collected by ultra-sound-guided follicle aspiration in superstimulated llamas.
Transvaginal ultrasound- guided cumulus oocyte complexes aspiration and in vitro embryo production in suckled beef and lactating dairy cattle on pasture-based management conditions.
Activación Quimica de ovocitos de alpaca vitrificados despues de la maduracion in vitro
Biochemical isolation and purification of ovulation-inducing factor (OIF) in seminal plasma of llamas
Biochemical isolation and purification of ovulation-inducing factor (OIF) in seminal plasma of llamas.
Biochemical isolation and purification of ovulation-inducing factor (OIF) in seminal plasma of llamas.
Cetrorelix suppresses the preovulatory LH surge and ovulation induced by ovulation-inducing factor (OIF) present in llama seminal plasma
Cetrorelix suppresses the preovulatory LH surge and ovulation induced by ovulation-inducing factor (OIF) present in llama seminal plasma.
Chemical activation of alpaca oocyte after in vitro maturation.
Dose Response of Female Llamas to Ovulation-Inducing Factor (OIF) from Seminal Plasma.
Effect of location and stage of development of dominant follicle on ovulation and embryo survival rate in alpacas
Effect of location and stage of development of dominant follicle on ovulation and embryo survival rate in alpacas.
Evidence for the conservation of biological activity of ovulation-inducing factor (OIF) in the seminal plasma.
Evidence for the conservation of biological activity of ovulation-inducing factor in seminal plasma
Expression of functional melatonin MT1 receptors in equine luteal cells: in vitro effects of melatonin on progesterone secretion
In vitro fertilization and development of cumulus oocytes complexes collected by ultrasound-guided follicle aspiration in superstimulated llamas
Is an ovulation-inducing factor (OIF) present in the seminal plasma of rabbits?
Is an ovulation-inducing factor (OIF) present in the seminal plasma of rabbits?
The effect of time exposure interval of bovine oocytes to sperm on embryo development rate and quality
Transvaginal ultrasound-guided cumulus oocyte complexes aspiration and in vitro embryo production in suckled beef and lactating dairy cattle on pasture-based management conditions
Transvaginal ultrasound-guided cumulus oocyte complexes aspiration and in vitro embryo production in suckled beef and lactating dairy cattle on pasture-based management conditions
Expression of functional MT1 melatonin receptors in equine luteal cells: in vitro effects of melatonin on progesterone release.
Ovulation-inducing factor: a protein component of llama seminal plasma
Ovulation-inducing factor: a protein component of llama seminal plasma.
Ovulation-inducing factor=> a protein component of llama seminal plasma.
Ovarian response and embryo production in llamas treated with eCG alone or with progestin vaginal sponges at the time of follicular wave emergence.
Artificial insemination in South American camelids and wild equids
Artificial insemination in South American camelids and wild equids
Artificial insemination in South American camelids and wild equids.
Artificial Insemination in South American Camelids and Wild Equids.
Efecto del sitio de administración del plasma seminal sobre la tasa de ovulacion y formación de Cuerpo Luteo en alpacas
Ovarian response and embryo production in llamas treated with equine chorionic gonadotropin alone or with a progestin-releasing vaginal sponge at the time of follicular wave emergence
Ovarian response and embryo production in llamas treated with equine chorionic gonadotropin alone or with a progestin-releasing vaginal sponge at the time of follicular wave emergence
Ovarian response and embryo production in llamas treated with equine chorionic gonadotropin alone or with a progestin-releasing vaginal sponge at the time of follicular wave emergence.
Sperm from hyh mice carrying a point mutation in &#945;SNA1 P have a defect in acrosome reaction. PLoS ONE, e4963.
Sperm from Hyh Mice Carrying a Point Mutation in alpha SNAP Have a Defect in Acrosome Reaction
Sperm from hyh mice carrying a point mutation in alphaSNAP have a defect in acrosome reaction.
Efecto de fracciones del plasma seminal, segun su peso molecular, sobre la inducción de ovulacion en llamas (lama glama)
Effect of ovarian superstimulation on COC collection and maturation in alpacas
Comparison of the effect of ovulation-inducing factor (OIF) in the seminal plasma of llamas, alpacas, and bulls.
In vitro and in vivo maturation of llama oocytes
Local versus systemic effect of ovulation-inducing factor in the seminal plasma of alpacas.
Ovulation-inducing factor in the seminal plasma of alpacas and llamas.
Ovarian follicular wave synchronization and pregnancy rate after fixed-time natural mating in llamas.
Superovulation in llamas (Lama glama) with pFSH and equine chorionic gonadotrophin used individually or in combination.
Timing of mating and ovarian response in llamas (Lama glama) treated with pFSH.
Oocyte quality, in vitro fertilization and embryo development of alpaca oocytes collected by ultrasound-guided follicular aspiration.

Abstract (12)

DETECTION OF BIOTINYLATED-OVULATION-INDUCING FACTOR (OIF) IN CEREBROSPINAL FLUID AND ITS ABILITY TO INDUCE OVULATION
EFFECT OF OVULATION-INDUCING FACTOR ON DEVELOPMENT AND VASCULAR PERFUSION OF THE OVULATORY FOLLICLE AND CORPUS LUTEUM IN LLAMAS
EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM NUTRITIONAL RESTRICTION ON PREOVULATORY LUTEINIZING HORMONE SURGE, LEPTIN, AND LUTEAL PHASE IN LLAMAS (LAMA GLAMA)
Relationship between pre-ovulatory follicle diameter and corpus luteum size and function after ovulation induction with GnRH or ovulation-inducing factor in llamas
DELETERIOUS EFFECTS OF PROGESTAGEN TREATMENT ON FUNCTIONALITY OF PREOVULATORY FOLLICLES IN SHEEP
EFFECT OF LOCATION AND STAGE OF THE DOMINANT FOLLICLE ON OVULATION AND PREGNANCY RATES IN ALPACAS
EFFECT OF SYNTHETIC OVIDUCT FLUID MEDIUM (SOF) v. OPTIMIZED SIMPLE POTASSIUM MEDIUM (KSOM) ON EMBRYO DEVELOPMENT OF IN VITRO-FERTILIZED BOVINE OOCYTES
GRANULOCYTE-MACROPHAGE COLONY STIMULATNG FACTOR (GM-CSF) ENHANCES CUMULUS CELLS EXPANSION OF IN VITRO-MATURED BOVINE CUMULUS-OOCYTE COMPLEXES IN A CHEMICALLY DEFINED MEDIUM
IN VITRO FERTILIZATION AND EMBRYO DEVELOPMENT OF CUMULUS-OOCYTE COMPLEXES COLLECTED BY ULTRASOUND-GUIDED FOLLICULAR ASPIRATION IN LLAMAS TREATED WITH GONADOTROPIN
Is Ovulation-Inducing Factor Present in the Seminal Plasma of Rabbits?
THE EFFECT OF TREATMENT WITH VARIOUS DOSES OF A SYNTHETIC GONADOTROPIN-RELEASING HORMONE ON INDUCTION OF OVULATION IN LLAMAS
Biological characterization of an ovulation-inducing factor (OIF) isolated from the seminal plasma of llamas

Editorial (1)

Dairy science and health in the tropics: challenges and opportunities for the next decades

Proyecto (19)

Unveilling the luteotrophic effect of the ovulation inducing factor beta Nerve Growth Factor present in the seminal plasma of llamas
Estudio de receptores uterinos de estradiol, oxitocina y prostaglandina en llamas
''Desarrollo de un biomarcador en sangre como indicador de la función metabólica - inmune en vacas lecheras''
''Estudio de la conducta de Estro en vacas de Leche en Pastura, y su relación con variables hormonales, metabólicas y reproductivas
Estudio de la conducta del estro en vacas de leche en pastura y su relación con variables hormonales, metabólicas y reproductivas
Follicular dynamics in tropical sheep
Central and Local effects of an ovulation inducing factor present in the seminal plasma of Camelids
Desarrollo de un laboratorio de endocrinologia para las especies domesticas y silvestre
''Generación de un banco de semen de caballos fina sangre de tiro pesado, a partir del diseño de protocolos de criopreservación para uso en inseminación artificial (IA) en el plan nacional de fomento equino (PNFE)''.
Relación de Leptina con el estado nutricional y reproductivo de camélidos sudamericanos''.
"Análisis de marcadores de crecimiento IGF-2 y H19 enblastocistos producidos in vitro utilizando espermatozoides sexados por citometría de flujo".
Biological and functional characterization of an ovulation inducing factor present in the seminal plasma of Camelids.
“Caracterización funcional de un factor inductor de ovulación presente en el plasma seminal de llamas”
“Desarrollo de un grupo multidisciplinario para el estudio del desarrollo embrionario de bovinos in vitro y estudios de mecanismos de ovulación en camélidos”
Biotecnologias Reproductivas en Camelidos Sudamericanos
Molecular characterization of an ovulation-inducing factor in the seminal plasma of Camelids.
Aspiración folicular y fecundación in vitro en bovinos
Produccion in vitro de embriones de bovino
Vitrificacion de embriones de bovinos

Review (3)

Review: Unveiling the effect of beta-nerve growth factor on the reproductive function in llamas and cows
New insights of the role of beta-NGF in the ovulation mechanism of induced ovulating species
Ovulation-inducing factor in seminal plasma: A review
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Marcelo Ratto

Profesor titular

Ciencia Animal

Universidad Austral de Chile

Valdivia, Chile

15
Mauricio Silva

Profesor Asociado

Medicina Veterinaria y Salud Pública

Universidad Católica de Temuco

Temuco, Chile

9
Luis Paiva

Profesor Asistente

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Santiago, Chile

6
César Ulloa

Docente Tiempo Completo

Ciencia Animal

Universidad Austral de Chile

Valdivia, Chile

6
Maria Guerra

Profesor Asociado

INSTITUTO DE ANATOMÍA, HISTOLOGÍA Y PATOLOGÍA, FACULTAD DE MEDICINA, UNIVERSIDAD AUSTRAL DE CHILE

Universidad Austral de Chile

Valdivia , Chile

4
Oscar Peralta

Profesor Asistente

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Santiago, Chile

3
Alfredo Ramírez

Profesor Asociado

Instituto de Ciencia Animal

UNIVERSIDAD AUSTRAL DE CHILE

Valdivia, Chile

3
Pablo Strobel

Prrofesional de laboratorio

Facultad Ciencias Veterinarias

Universidad Austral de Chile

Valdivia, Chile

2
Rafael Burgos

FULL PROFESSOR

PHARMACOLOGY AND MORPHOPHYSIOLOGY

UNIVERSIDAD AUSTRAL DE CHILE

VALDIVIA, Chile

2
Marco Berland

Académico

Ciencias Veterinarias

Universidad Católica de Temuco

Temuco, Chile

2
Gerardo Lopez

Académico

Ciencias Agrarias

Universidad Católica del Maule

Curicó, Chile

1
Carolina Manosalva

Académico Auxiliar categoría 03

UNIVERSIDAD AUSTRAL DE CHILE

Valdivia, Chile

1
Maite Castro

Professor

Faculty of Sciences

UNIVERSIDAD AUSTRAL DE CHILE

Valdivia, Chile

1
Luis Federico Batiz

Full Professor

Center for Biomedical Research and Innovation (CIIB)

Universidad de Los Andes

Santiago, Chile

1
MARIA HIDALGO

Associate professor

Pharmacology

UNIVERSIDAD AUSTRAL DE CHILE

Valdivia, Chile

1
Pablo Alarcón

Profesor a honorarios

CFT Santo Tomas

valdivia, Chile

1
Víctor Parraguez

Profesor Titular

Ciencias Biológicas Animales

UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE, FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS VETERINARIAS Y PECUARIAS

Santiago, Chile