List of works - David Wildt

Absence of seasonal changes in FSHR gene expression in the cat cumulus-oocyte complex in vivo and in vitro

scientific article published on 17 May 2012

Activin promotes growth and antral cavity expansion in the dog ovarian follicle

scientific article published on 25 February 2019

Adrenal activity in maned wolves is higher on farmlands and park boundaries than within protected areas

scientific article

Age and BMI variations in bone, muscle, and fat on AP mid-thigh radiographs

scientific article published on January 2012

Applications of emerging technologies to the study and conservation of threatened and endangered species.

scientific article

Body mass dynamics in hand reared clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) cubs from birth to weaning.

scientific article published on 25 February 2015

Breeding Centers, Private Ranches, and Genomics for Creating Sustainable Wildlife Populations

scientific article published on 09 October 2019

Can science save the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)? Unifying science and policy in an adaptive management paradigm.

scientific article

Challenges in cryopreservation of clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) spermatozoa.

scientific article published on 23 March 2006

Challenges in cryopreserving endangered mammal spermatozoa: morphology and the value of acrosomal integrity as markers of cryo-survival

scientific article published on January 2007

Chromosomal-level genome assembly of the scimitar-horned oryx: insights into diversity and demography of a species extinct in the wild

scientific article published on 04 May 2020

Circumventing the natural, frequent oestrogen waves of the female cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) using oral progestin (Altrenogest).

scientific article published on 3 August 2016

Combinations of Growth Factors Regulating LIF/STAT3, WNT, and FGF2 Pathways Sustain Pluripotency-Related Proteins in Cat Embryonic Cells

scientific article published on 30 January 2019

Comparative cryopreservation of avian spermatozoa: Benefits of non-permeating osmoprotectants and ATP on turkey and crane sperm cryosurvival ⬇️

scientific article published on December 17, 2010

Comparative cryopreservation of avian spermatozoa: Effects of freezing and thawing rates on turkey and sandhill crane sperm cryosurvival ⬇️

scientific article published on 09 February 2012

Comparison of genomic diversity and structure of sable antelope (Hippotragus niger) in zoos, conservation centers, and private ranches in North America

scientific article published on 27 April 2020

Continued decline in genetic diversity among wild cheetahs ( Acinonyx jubatus ) without further loss of semen quality

Creatine phosphokinase in domestic cat epididymal spermatozoa.

scientific article published in June 2002

Cryopreservation of spermatozoa from wild-born Namibian cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) and influence of glycerol on cryosurvival

scientific article published on 10 January 2006

Different patterns of metabolic cryo-damage in domestic cat (Felis catus) and cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) spermatozoa ⬇️

article by Kimberly A Terrell et al published April 2012 in Cryobiology

Effect of 1,2-propanediol versus 1,2-ethanediol on subsequent oocyte maturation, spindle integrity, fertilization, and embryo development in vitro in the domestic cat.

scientific article published on 14 April 2004

Effect of sphingosine-1-phosphate on cryopreserved sheep testicular explants cultured in vitro

scientific article published on 31 January 2019

Efforts going to the dogs? Evaluating attempts to re-introduce endangered wild dogs in South Africa

article

Ejaculate traits in the Namibian cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus): influence of age, season and captivity

scientific article published in January 2007

Embryogenesis in conservation biology — Or, how to make an endangered species embryo

scientific article published in 1992

Endocrine milieu of perioestrus in the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), as determined by non-invasive hormone measures

scientific article

Environment influences morphology and development for in situ and ex situ populations of the black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes)

article

Epidermal growth factor (EGF) sustains in vitro primordial follicle viability by enhancing stromal cell proliferation via MAPK and PI3K pathways in the prepubertal, but not adult, cat ovary.

scientific article

Evidence for compromised metabolic function and limited glucose uptake in spermatozoa from the teratospermic domestic cat (Felis catus) and cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus).

scientific article

Fecal steroid monitoring for assessing gonadal and adrenal activity in the golden eagle and peregrine falcon

scientific article published on 27 April 2007

Follicular size and stage and gonadotropin concentration affect alginate-encapsulated in vitro growth and survival of pre- and early antral dog follicles

scientific article published on 3 August 2015

Fundamental studies of the reproductive biology of the endangered persian onager (Equus hemionus onager) result in first wild equid offspring from artificial insemination

scientific article

Genetic restoration of the Florida panther.

scientific article

Genomic legacy of the African cheetah, Acinonyx jubatus

scientific article

Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) spermatozoon decondensation in vitro is not compromised by cryopreservation.

scientific article published in January 2006

Giant panda conservation science: how far we have come

scientific article

Glucocorticoid response to changes in enclosure size and human proximity in the Persian onager (Equus hemionus onager).

scientific article published on 19 June 2011

Glycolytic Enzyme Activity Is Essential for Domestic Cat (Felis catus) and Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) Sperm Motility and Viability in a Sugar-Free Medium1 ⬇️

scientific article published on February 16, 2011

GnRH agonist Lupron (leuprolide acetate) pre-treatments prevent ovulation in response to gonadotropin stimulation in the clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa).

scientific article published on 28 February 2006

Group management influences reproductive function of the male cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus).

scientific article published on 21 September 2015

Impact of anisosmotic conditions on structural and functional integrity of cumulus-oocyte complexes at the germinal vesicle stage in the domestic cat.

scientific article

Impact of social management on reproductive, adrenal and behavioural activity in the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)

article

Improved felid embryo development by group culture is maintained with heterospecific companions

scientific article published on 27 April 2006

Improved quality of cryopreserved cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) spermatozoa after centrifugation through Accudenz

scientific article published on 20 November 2008

Improved sperm cryosurvival in diluents containing amides versus glycerol in the Przewalski's horse (Equus ferus przewalskii).

scientific article published on 6 February 2014

In vitro development of domestic cat embryos following intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection with testicular spermatozoa.

scientific article published on 13 February 2006

Inbreeding avoidance influences the viability of reintroduced populations of African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus)

scientific article (publication date: 2012)

Incidence of methylated histones H3K4 and H3K79 in cat germinal vesicles is regulated by specific nuclear factors at the acquisition of developmental competence during the folliculogenesis

scientific article published on 08 April 2016

Increased inflammation and decreased insulin sensitivity indicate metabolic disturbances in zoo-managed compared to free-ranging black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis).

scientific article

Increasing Age Influences Uterine Integrity, But Not Ovarian Function or Oocyte Quality, in the Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)1 ⬇️

scientific article published on May 12, 2011

Induced pluripotent stem cells for conserving endangered species?

scientific article

Insulin promotes preantral follicle growth and antrum formation through temporal expression of genes regulating steroidogenesis and water transport in the cat

scientific article published on 01 October 2018

Lessons from biodiversity--the value of nontraditional species to advance reproductive science, conservation, and human health

scientific article (publication date: May 2010)

Lions, tigers, and pandas, oh my

scientific article published on 01 July 2005

Mammalian fertility preservation through cryobiology: value of classical comparative studies and the need for new preservation options

scientific article (publication date: 2013)

Molecular Genetic Characterization of Two Insular Asian Cat Species, Bornean Bay Cat and Iriomote Cat

scientific article published in 1999

Motile Sperm Output by Male Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) Managed Ex Situ Is Influenced by Public Exposure and Number of Care-Givers

scientific article published on 2 September 2015

Non-invasive identification of protein biomarkers for early pregnancy diagnosis in the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus).

scientific article published on 13 December 2017

Normospermic versus teratospermic domestic cat sperm chromatin integrity evaluated by flow cytometry and intracytoplasmic sperm injection

scientific article published on 30 July 2003

Nucleolar Translocation of Histone Deacetylase 2 Is Involved in Regulation of Transcriptional Silencing in the Cat Germinal Vesicle

scientific article

Oral progestin priming increases ovarian sensitivity to gonadotropin stimulation and improves luteal function in the cat.

scientific article published on June 2012

Osmotic properties of spermatozoa from felids producing different proportions of pleiomorphisms: influence of adding and removing cryoprotectant.

scientific article published in June 2002

Osmotic tolerance of avian spermatozoa: influence of time, temperature, cryoprotectant and membrane ion pump function on sperm viability

scientific article published in October 2007

Ovarian control for assisted reproduction in the domestic cat and wild felids.

scientific article

Oxidative Phosphorylation Is Essential for Felid Sperm Function, but Is Substantially Lower in Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) Compared to Domestic Cat (Felis catus) Ejaculate

scientific article published on May 18, 2011

Paracrine factors from cumulus-enclosed oocytes ensure the successful maturation and fertilization in vitro of denuded oocytes in the cat model

scientific article published on 09 August 2008

Poor centrosomal function of cat testicular spermatozoa impairs embryo development in vitro after intracytoplasmic sperm injection

scientific article

Preserving and using germplasm and dissociated embryonic cells for conserving Caribbean and Pacific coral

scientific article (publication date: 2012)

Priming with progestin, but not GnRH antagonist, induces a consistent endocrine response to exogenous gonadotropins in induced and spontaneously ovulating cats

scientific article published on 21 February 2007

Producing progeny from endangered birds of prey: treatment of urine-contaminated semen and a novel intramagnal insemination approach

scientific article published in March 2002

Progestin exposure before gonadotropin stimulation improves embryo development after in vitro fertilization in the domestic cat.

scientific article

Progestin priming before gonadotrophin stimulation and AI improves embryo development and normalises luteal function in the cat.

scientific article published in January 2015

Protecting and Extending Fertility for Females of Wild and Endangered Mammals ⬇️

scientific article published on January 1, 2010

Protracted reproductive seasonality in the male giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) reflected by patterns in androgen profiles, ejaculate characteristics, and selected behaviors.

scientific article published on 28 June 2012

Public exposure and number of conspecifics have no influence on ovarian and adrenal activity in the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus).

scientific article published on 28 November 2016

Quality and Age of Companion Felid Embryos Modulate Enhanced Development by Group Culture1 ⬇️

scientific article published on January 1, 2002

Quantity rather than quality in teratospermic males: a histomorphometric and flow cytometric evaluation of spermatogenesis in the domestic cat (Felis catus).

scientific article

Reduced germ cell apoptosis during spermatogenesis in the teratospermic domestic cat.

scientific article published on 5 February 2009

Relationship of the estrogen surge and multiple mates to cub paternity in the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca): implications for optimal timing of copulation or artificial insemination

scientific article published on November 8, 2012

Reproductive gonadal steroidogenic activity in the fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) assessed by fecal steroid analyses

scientific article published on 17 September 2011

Reproductive physiology and artificial insemination studies in wild and captive gerenuk ( Litocranius walleri walleri ).

scientific article published in January 2005

Retention of structure and function of the cat germinal vesicle after air-drying and storage at suprazero temperature

scientific article

Retinoic acid promotes in vitro follicle activation in the cat ovary by regulating expression of matrix metalloproteinase 9

scientific article published in PLoS ONE

Rising fecal glucocorticoid concentrations track reproductive activity in the female giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca).

scientific article published on 25 June 2011

Serosurvey of ex situ giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) and red pandas (Ailurus fulgens) in China with implications for species conservation

scientific article published in December 2007

Sex and wildlife: the role of reproductive science in conservation

Size of the donor follicle, but not stage of reproductive cycle or seasonality, influences meiotic competency of selected domestic dog oocytes

scientific article

Slow freezing, but not vitrification supports complete spermatogenesis in cryopreserved, neonatal sheep testicular xenografts

scientific article published on 29 April 2015

Sperm viability in the black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes) is influenced by seminal and medium osmolality

scientific article

Spermatozoa from the maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) display typical canid hyper-sensitivity to osmotic and freezing-induced injury, but respond favorably to dimethyl sulfoxide.

scientific article published on 13 April 2014

Stem cell factor promotes in vitro ovarian follicle development in the domestic cat by upregulating c-kit mRNA expression and stimulating the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/AKT pathway

scientific article published on 9 June 2016

Strategies for the practical application of reproductive technologies to endangered species

scientific article published in 1989

Swimmer syndrome in a clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) cub.

scientific article published in June 2014

The Cheetah in Genetic Peril

The ability to achieve meiotic maturation in the dog oocyte is linked to glycolysis and glutamine oxidation ⬇️

scientific article published on December 27, 2011

The evolutionary dynamics of the lion Panthera leo revealed by host and viral population genomics

scientific article

The impact and potential etiology of teratospermia in the domestic cat and its wild relatives.

scientific article

Unique biphasic progestagen profile in parturient and non-parturient giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) as determined by faecal hormone monitoring

scientific article

Which reproductive technologies are most relevant to studying, managing and conserving wildlife?

scientific article published on January 2004

Whole Genome Sequencing and Re-sequencing of the Sable Antelope (Hippotragus niger): A Resource for Monitoring Diversity in ex Situ and in Situ Populations

scientific article published on 05 June 2019

List of works by David Wildt

Absence of seasonal changes in FSHR gene expression in the cat cumulus-oocyte complex in vivo and in vitro

Activin promotes growth and antral cavity expansion in the dog ovarian follicle

Adrenal activity in maned wolves is higher on farmlands and park boundaries than within protected areas

Age and BMI variations in bone, muscle, and fat on AP mid-thigh radiographs

Applications of emerging technologies to the study and conservation of threatened and endangered species.

Body mass dynamics in hand reared clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) cubs from birth to weaning.

Breeding Centers, Private Ranches, and Genomics for Creating Sustainable Wildlife Populations

Can science save the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)? Unifying science and policy in an adaptive management paradigm.

Challenges in cryopreservation of clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) spermatozoa.

Challenges in cryopreserving endangered mammal spermatozoa: morphology and the value of acrosomal integrity as markers of cryo-survival

Chromosomal-level genome assembly of the scimitar-horned oryx: insights into diversity and demography of a species extinct in the wild

Circumventing the natural, frequent oestrogen waves of the female cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) using oral progestin (Altrenogest).

Combinations of Growth Factors Regulating LIF/STAT3, WNT, and FGF2 Pathways Sustain Pluripotency-Related Proteins in Cat Embryonic Cells

Comparative cryopreservation of avian spermatozoa: Benefits of non-permeating osmoprotectants and ATP on turkey and crane sperm cryosurvival ⬇️

Comparative cryopreservation of avian spermatozoa: Effects of freezing and thawing rates on turkey and sandhill crane sperm cryosurvival ⬇️

Comparison of genomic diversity and structure of sable antelope (Hippotragus niger) in zoos, conservation centers, and private ranches in North America

Continued decline in genetic diversity among wild cheetahs ( Acinonyx jubatus ) without further loss of semen quality

Creatine phosphokinase in domestic cat epididymal spermatozoa.

Cryopreservation of spermatozoa from wild-born Namibian cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) and influence of glycerol on cryosurvival

Different patterns of metabolic cryo-damage in domestic cat (Felis catus) and cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) spermatozoa ⬇️

Effect of 1,2-propanediol versus 1,2-ethanediol on subsequent oocyte maturation, spindle integrity, fertilization, and embryo development in vitro in the domestic cat.

Effect of sphingosine-1-phosphate on cryopreserved sheep testicular explants cultured in vitro

Efforts going to the dogs? Evaluating attempts to re-introduce endangered wild dogs in South Africa

Ejaculate traits in the Namibian cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus): influence of age, season and captivity

Embryogenesis in conservation biology — Or, how to make an endangered species embryo

Endocrine milieu of perioestrus in the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), as determined by non-invasive hormone measures

Environment influences morphology and development for in situ and ex situ populations of the black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes)

Epidermal growth factor (EGF) sustains in vitro primordial follicle viability by enhancing stromal cell proliferation via MAPK and PI3K pathways in the prepubertal, but not adult, cat ovary.

Evidence for compromised metabolic function and limited glucose uptake in spermatozoa from the teratospermic domestic cat (Felis catus) and cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus).

Fecal steroid monitoring for assessing gonadal and adrenal activity in the golden eagle and peregrine falcon

Follicular size and stage and gonadotropin concentration affect alginate-encapsulated in vitro growth and survival of pre- and early antral dog follicles

Fundamental studies of the reproductive biology of the endangered persian onager (Equus hemionus onager) result in first wild equid offspring from artificial insemination

Genetic restoration of the Florida panther.

Genomic legacy of the African cheetah, Acinonyx jubatus

Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) spermatozoon decondensation in vitro is not compromised by cryopreservation.

Giant panda conservation science: how far we have come

Glucocorticoid response to changes in enclosure size and human proximity in the Persian onager (Equus hemionus onager).

Glycolytic Enzyme Activity Is Essential for Domestic Cat (Felis catus) and Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) Sperm Motility and Viability in a Sugar-Free Medium1 ⬇️

GnRH agonist Lupron (leuprolide acetate) pre-treatments prevent ovulation in response to gonadotropin stimulation in the clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa).

Group management influences reproductive function of the male cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus).

Impact of anisosmotic conditions on structural and functional integrity of cumulus-oocyte complexes at the germinal vesicle stage in the domestic cat.

Impact of social management on reproductive, adrenal and behavioural activity in the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)

Improved felid embryo development by group culture is maintained with heterospecific companions

Improved quality of cryopreserved cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) spermatozoa after centrifugation through Accudenz

Improved sperm cryosurvival in diluents containing amides versus glycerol in the Przewalski's horse (Equus ferus przewalskii).

In vitro development of domestic cat embryos following intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection with testicular spermatozoa.

Inbreeding avoidance influences the viability of reintroduced populations of African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus)

Incidence of methylated histones H3K4 and H3K79 in cat germinal vesicles is regulated by specific nuclear factors at the acquisition of developmental competence during the folliculogenesis

Increased inflammation and decreased insulin sensitivity indicate metabolic disturbances in zoo-managed compared to free-ranging black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis).

Increasing Age Influences Uterine Integrity, But Not Ovarian Function or Oocyte Quality, in the Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)1 ⬇️

Induced pluripotent stem cells for conserving endangered species?

Insulin promotes preantral follicle growth and antrum formation through temporal expression of genes regulating steroidogenesis and water transport in the cat

Lessons from biodiversity--the value of nontraditional species to advance reproductive science, conservation, and human health

Lions, tigers, and pandas, oh my

Mammalian fertility preservation through cryobiology: value of classical comparative studies and the need for new preservation options

Molecular Genetic Characterization of Two Insular Asian Cat Species, Bornean Bay Cat and Iriomote Cat

Motile Sperm Output by Male Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) Managed Ex Situ Is Influenced by Public Exposure and Number of Care-Givers

Non-invasive identification of protein biomarkers for early pregnancy diagnosis in the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus).

Normospermic versus teratospermic domestic cat sperm chromatin integrity evaluated by flow cytometry and intracytoplasmic sperm injection

Nucleolar Translocation of Histone Deacetylase 2 Is Involved in Regulation of Transcriptional Silencing in the Cat Germinal Vesicle

Oral progestin priming increases ovarian sensitivity to gonadotropin stimulation and improves luteal function in the cat.

Osmotic properties of spermatozoa from felids producing different proportions of pleiomorphisms: influence of adding and removing cryoprotectant.

Osmotic tolerance of avian spermatozoa: influence of time, temperature, cryoprotectant and membrane ion pump function on sperm viability

Ovarian control for assisted reproduction in the domestic cat and wild felids.

Oxidative Phosphorylation Is Essential for Felid Sperm Function, but Is Substantially Lower in Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) Compared to Domestic Cat (Felis catus) Ejaculate

Paracrine factors from cumulus-enclosed oocytes ensure the successful maturation and fertilization in vitro of denuded oocytes in the cat model

Poor centrosomal function of cat testicular spermatozoa impairs embryo development in vitro after intracytoplasmic sperm injection

Preserving and using germplasm and dissociated embryonic cells for conserving Caribbean and Pacific coral

Priming with progestin, but not GnRH antagonist, induces a consistent endocrine response to exogenous gonadotropins in induced and spontaneously ovulating cats

Producing progeny from endangered birds of prey: treatment of urine-contaminated semen and a novel intramagnal insemination approach

Progestin exposure before gonadotropin stimulation improves embryo development after in vitro fertilization in the domestic cat.

Progestin priming before gonadotrophin stimulation and AI improves embryo development and normalises luteal function in the cat.

Protecting and Extending Fertility for Females of Wild and Endangered Mammals ⬇️

Protracted reproductive seasonality in the male giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) reflected by patterns in androgen profiles, ejaculate characteristics, and selected behaviors.

Public exposure and number of conspecifics have no influence on ovarian and adrenal activity in the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus).

Quality and Age of Companion Felid Embryos Modulate Enhanced Development by Group Culture1 ⬇️

Quantity rather than quality in teratospermic males: a histomorphometric and flow cytometric evaluation of spermatogenesis in the domestic cat (Felis catus).

Reduced germ cell apoptosis during spermatogenesis in the teratospermic domestic cat.

Relationship of the estrogen surge and multiple mates to cub paternity in the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca): implications for optimal timing of copulation or artificial insemination