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Chang C, He X, Di R, Wang X, Han M, Liang C, Chu M. Thyroid transcriptomic profiling reveals the differential regulation of lncRNA and mRNA related to prolificacy in Small Tail Han sheep with FecB++ genotype. Anim Biotechnol 2024; 35:2254568. [PMID: 37694839 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2023.2254568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
Abstract
The thyroid gland is an important endocrine gland in animals, which mainly secretes thyroid hormones and acts on various organs of the body. Long-chain non-coding RNA (lncRNA) plays an important role in animal reproduction. However, there is still a lack of understanding of their expression patterns and potential roles in the thyroid of Small Tail Han (STH) sheep. In this study, RNA-seq was used to examine the transcriptome expression patterns of lncRNAs and mRNAs in the follicular phase (ww_FT) and luteal phase (ww_LT) in FecB++ genotype STH Sheep. A total of 17,217 lncRNAs and 39,112 mRNAs were identified including 96 differentially expressed lncRNAs (DELs) and 1054 differentially expressed mRNAs (DEGs). Functional analysis of genes with significant differences in expression level showed that these genes could be enriched in Ras signalling pathway, hedgehog (HH) signalling pathway, ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters and other signalling pathways related to animal reproduction. In addition, through correlation analysis for lncRNA-mRNA co-expression and network construction, we found that LNC_009115 and LNC_005796 trans target NIK-related kinase (NRK) and poly(A)-specific ribonuclease (PARN). LNC_007189 and LNC_002045 trans target progesterone-induced blocking factor 1 (PIBF1), LNC_009013 trans targets small mothers against decapentaplegic (SMAD1) are related to animal reproduction. These genes add new resources for elucidating the regulatory mechanisms of reproduction in sheep with different reproductive cycles of the FecB++ genotype STH sheep.
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- Cheng Chang
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, China
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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Sharma A, Dubey PK, Kumar P, Tiwari KN, Tripathi A. Identification and molecular characterization of genes modulating progression of an oocyte from M-I to M-II in rat ovary. Am J Reprod Immunol 2024; 91:e13825. [PMID: 38389407 DOI: 10.1111/aji.13825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND To achieve oocyte competence for successful fertilization, bidirectional communication between oocyte and granulosa cells is crucial. The acquisition of meiotic competency in oocyte is facilitated by various regulatory genes however, expression pattern of these genes is not well documented during meiotic transition from Metaphase-I to Metaphase-II stage. Therefore, the present research analyzed the expression pattern of regulatory genes that are involved in the transition from M-I to M-II stages in rat oocyte. METHODS The analysis of the data was conducted by applying an array of bioinformatic tools. The investigation of gene group interactions was carried out by employing the STRING database, which relies on co-expression information. The gene ontology (GO) analysis was performed utilizing the comparative GO database. Functional annotation for GO and pathway enrichment analysis were performed for genes involved in networking. The GO obtained through computational simulations was subsequently validated using quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) analysis. RESULTS The findings of our study suggest that there is a distinct gene expression pattern in both the oocyte and granulosa cells. This pattern indicates that oocyte-secreted factors, such as BMP15 and GDF9, play a crucial role in regulating the progression of the meiotic cell cycle from the M-I to M-II stages. We have also examined the level of mRNA expression of genes including CYP11A1, CYP19A1, and STAR, which are crucial for the steroidogenesis. CONCLUSIONS It is fascinating to observe that the oscillatory pattern of specific key genes may hold significance in the process of in vitro oocyte maturation, specifically during the transition from the M-I to M-II stage. It might be useful for determining biomarker genes and potential pathways that play a role in attaining oocyte competency, thereby aiding in the assessment of oocyte quality for the purpose of achieving successful fertilization.
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- Alka Sharma
- Zoology Section, MMV, Department of Zoology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Centre for Genetic Disorders, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Botany, MMV, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Botany, MMV, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Zoology Section, MMV, Department of Zoology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Coxir SA, Costa GMJ, Santos CFD, Alvarenga RDLLS, Lacerda SMDSN. From in vivo to in vitro: exploring the key molecular and cellular aspects of human female gametogenesis. Hum Cell 2023:10.1007/s13577-023-00921-7. [PMID: 37237248 DOI: 10.1007/s13577-023-00921-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Human oogenesis is a highly complex and not yet fully understood process due to ethical and technological barriers that limit studies in the field. In this context, replicating female gametogenesis in vitro would not only provide a solution for some infertility problems, but also be an excellent study model to better understand the biological mechanisms that determine the formation of the female germline. In this review, we explore the main cellular and molecular aspects involved in human oogenesis and folliculogenesis in vivo, from the specification of primordial germ cells (PGCs) to the formation of the mature oocyte. We also sought to describe the important bidirectional relationship between the germ cell and the follicular somatic cells. Finally, we address the main advances and different methodologies used in the search for obtaining cells of the female germline in vitro.
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- Sarah Abreu Coxir
- Laboratory of Cellular Biology, Department of Morphology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, 31270-901, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Cellular Biology, Department of Morphology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, 31270-901, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Cellular Biology, Department of Morphology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, 31270-901, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Cellular Biology, Department of Morphology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, 31270-901, Brazil.
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Wijayanti D, Zhang S, Yang Y, Bai Y, Akhatayeva Z, Pan C, Zhu H, Qu L, Lan X. Goat SMAD family member 1 (SMAD1): mRNA expression, genetic variants, and their associations with litter size. Theriogenology 2022; 193:11-19. [PMID: 36116245 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2022.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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SMAD family member 1 (SMAD1) is phosphorylated and activated by the BMP receptors, which help regulate ovulation rate, cell growth, apoptosis, and development. Previously, the genome-wide association study revealed that it has been associated with fecundity in sheep. However, its effect on litter size has not been investigated in goats. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the level of SMAD1 mRNA expression in various tissues and to identify its polymorphisms and their association with litter size in Shaanbei white cashmere goat (SBWC). As a result, RT-qPCR analysis showed that SMAD1 was expressed in various tissues in female SBWC goats, including the ovary (P < 0.05). Importantly, the mRNA expression level in the ovaries of mothers of multi-lambs had a higher level than the mothers of single lambs (P < 0.05). Moreover, two InDels (18-bp and 7-bp) in intron 1 of SMAD1 were polymorphic among ten potential loci. Both 18-bp and 7-bp InDels were significantly correlated with litter size (P = 0.014) and (P = 0.0001), respectively. As shown by the chi-squared test, genotypic distributions of 18-bp and 7-bp were significantly distinct between single-lamb (P = 0.02) and multi-lamb mothers (P = 0.002). Our findings confirm that two InDels in SMAD1 were significantly associated with litter size and suggest that they could be used to improve fertility traits in goat breeding strategies.
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- Dwi Wijayanti
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China; Department of Animal Science, Perjuangan University of Tasikmalaya, Tasikmalaya, West Java, 46115, Indonesia.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China.
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- Shaanxi Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center of Cashmere Goats, Yulin University, Yulin, Shaanxi, 719000, PR China; Life Science Research Center, Yulin University, Yulin, Shaanxi, 719000, PR China.
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- Shaanxi Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center of Cashmere Goats, Yulin University, Yulin, Shaanxi, 719000, PR China; Life Science Research Center, Yulin University, Yulin, Shaanxi, 719000, PR China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, China.
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Cross-talk between NOTCH2 and BMP4/SMAD signaling pathways in bovine follicular granulosa cells. Theriogenology 2022; 187:74-81. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2022.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Recchia K, Jorge AS, Pessôa LVDF, Botigelli RC, Zugaib VC, de Souza AF, Martins DDS, Ambrósio CE, Bressan FF, Pieri NCG. Actions and Roles of FSH in Germinative Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:10110. [PMID: 34576272 PMCID: PMC8470522 DOI: 10.3390/ijms221810110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is produced by the pituitary gland in a coordinated hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis event, plays important roles in reproduction and germ cell development during different phases of reproductive development (fetal, neonatal, puberty, and adult life), and is consequently essential for fertility. FSH is a heterodimeric glycoprotein hormone of two dissociable subunits, α and β. The FSH β-subunit (FSHβ) function starts upon coupling to its specific receptor: follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR). FSHRs are localized mainly on the surface of target cells on the testis and ovary (granulosa and Sertoli cells) and have recently been found in testicular stem cells and extra-gonadal tissue. Several reproduction disorders are associated with absent or low FSH secretion, with mutation of the FSH β-subunit or the FSH receptor, and/or its signaling pathways. However, the influence of FSH on germ cells is still poorly understood; some studies have suggested that this hormone also plays a determinant role in the self-renewal of germinative cells and acts to increase undifferentiated spermatogonia proliferation. In addition, in vitro, together with other factors, it assists the process of differentiation of primordial germ cells (PGCLCs) into gametes (oocyte-like and SSCLCs). In this review, we describe relevant research on the influence of FSH on spermatogenesis and folliculogenesis, mainly in the germ cell of humans and other species. The possible roles of FSH in germ cell generation in vitro are also presented.
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- Kaiana Recchia
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 01001-010, Brazil; (K.R.); (F.F.B.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Animal Sciences and Food Engineering, University of Sao Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-900, Brazil; (A.S.J.); (L.V.d.F.P.); (R.C.B.); (V.C.Z.); (D.d.S.M.); (C.E.A.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Animal Sciences and Food Engineering, University of Sao Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-900, Brazil; (A.S.J.); (L.V.d.F.P.); (R.C.B.); (V.C.Z.); (D.d.S.M.); (C.E.A.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Animal Sciences and Food Engineering, University of Sao Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-900, Brazil; (A.S.J.); (L.V.d.F.P.); (R.C.B.); (V.C.Z.); (D.d.S.M.); (C.E.A.)
- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Biosciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu 18618-970, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Animal Sciences and Food Engineering, University of Sao Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-900, Brazil; (A.S.J.); (L.V.d.F.P.); (R.C.B.); (V.C.Z.); (D.d.S.M.); (C.E.A.)
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- Department Biomedical Science, Ontary Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1, Canada;
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Animal Sciences and Food Engineering, University of Sao Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-900, Brazil; (A.S.J.); (L.V.d.F.P.); (R.C.B.); (V.C.Z.); (D.d.S.M.); (C.E.A.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Animal Sciences and Food Engineering, University of Sao Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-900, Brazil; (A.S.J.); (L.V.d.F.P.); (R.C.B.); (V.C.Z.); (D.d.S.M.); (C.E.A.)
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 01001-010, Brazil; (K.R.); (F.F.B.)
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Animal Sciences and Food Engineering, University of Sao Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-900, Brazil; (A.S.J.); (L.V.d.F.P.); (R.C.B.); (V.C.Z.); (D.d.S.M.); (C.E.A.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Animal Sciences and Food Engineering, University of Sao Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-900, Brazil; (A.S.J.); (L.V.d.F.P.); (R.C.B.); (V.C.Z.); (D.d.S.M.); (C.E.A.)
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Sun J, Guo Y, Fan Y, Wang Q, Zhang Q, Lai D. Decreased expression of IDH1 by chronic unpredictable stress suppresses proliferation and accelerates senescence of granulosa cells through ROS activated MAPK signaling pathways. Free Radic Biol Med 2021; 169:122-136. [PMID: 33865962 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2021.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Revised: 04/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Studies suggested that psychosocial stress was associated with female fertility decline, but the underlying mechanisms remained unclear. Granulosa cells (GCs) are important somatic cells to support follicular development and oocyte maturation. Herein, by using a mouse model of chronic unpredictable stress (CUS), we found that CUS induced oxidative stress damage in mouse ovaries, also inhibited GCs proliferation and accelerated GCs senescence. Isocitrate dehydrogenase-1 (IDH1), an antioxidant related gene by generating NADPH, was shown to be downregulated in GCs of CUS mice. Consistently, IDH1 knockdown inhibited cell proliferation and accelerated cellular senescence in KGN cells in vitro. In addition, IDH1 knockdown increased ROS content, induced autophagy activation and triggered cell cycle arrest in S and G2/M phases in KGN cells, which could be rescued by N-acetyl-l-cysteine (NAC), a ROS scavenger in these cells. Besides, IDH1 knockdown activated MAPK signaling pathways, including ERK, JNK and p38 signaling pathways in KGN cells, while NAC could suppress the activation. Through using inhibitors of MAPK signaling pathways, we showed that the activation of ERK pathway participated in autophagy related cell proliferation inhibition and cellular senescence, whereas JNK and p38 MAPK signaling pathways took part in regulation cell cycle arrest associated cell proliferation inhibitory and senescence in IDH1 knockdown KGN cells. Our findings suggested that downregulated expression of IDH1 induced by CUS has a physiological function in GCs proliferation and senescence through ROS activated MAPK signaling pathways, and improvement of IDH1 activity might be a beneficial therapeutic strategy for ovarian dysfunction.
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- Junyan Sun
- The International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200030, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Embryo Original Diseases, Shanghai, 200030, China; Shanghai Municipal Key Clinical Speciality, Shanghai, 200030, China
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- The International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200030, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Embryo Original Diseases, Shanghai, 200030, China; Shanghai Municipal Key Clinical Speciality, Shanghai, 200030, China
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- The International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200030, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Embryo Original Diseases, Shanghai, 200030, China; Shanghai Municipal Key Clinical Speciality, Shanghai, 200030, China
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- The International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200030, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Embryo Original Diseases, Shanghai, 200030, China; Shanghai Municipal Key Clinical Speciality, Shanghai, 200030, China
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- The International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200030, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Embryo Original Diseases, Shanghai, 200030, China; Shanghai Municipal Key Clinical Speciality, Shanghai, 200030, China
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- The International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200030, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Embryo Original Diseases, Shanghai, 200030, China; Shanghai Municipal Key Clinical Speciality, Shanghai, 200030, China.
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Sun X, Yan X, Liu K, Wu M, Li Z, Wang Y, Zhong X, Qin L, Huang C, Wei X. lncRNA H19 acts as a ceRNA to regulate the expression of CTGF by targeting miR-19b in polycystic ovary syndrome. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 53:e9266. [PMID: 33053114 PMCID: PMC7552896 DOI: 10.1590/1414-431x20209266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2019] [Accepted: 06/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
Abstract
The etiology of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is complex and the pathogenesis is not fully understood. Some studies have shown that dysregulation of ovarian granulosa cells may be related to abnormal follicles and excessive androgen in women with PCOS. Our team has also confirmed the high expression status of H19 in PCOS patients in the early stage. However, the relationship between H19 and miR-19b in the development of PCOS is still unknown. Therefore, we used bioinformatics to predict the binding sites of human H19 and miR-19b, and of miR-19b and CTGF genes. After the silencing and overexpression of H19, real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was used to detect the expressions of H19, miR-19b, and CTGF. Western blotting was used to detect CTGF protein. Proliferation of KGN cells after H19 silencing was detected by CCK8. Flow cytometry was used to detect the apoptosis of KGN cells after H19 silencing. After the overexpression of H19, it was found that the expression of miR-19b gene decreased and the expression of CTGF increased, whereas silencing of H19 did the opposite. In addition, H19 could promote cell proliferation and decrease cell apoptosis. Finally, luciferase reporter assays showed that the 3′-end sequences of lncRNA H19 and CTGF contained the binding site of miR-19b. In conclusion, our study indicated that lncRNA H19 acted as a ceRNA to bind to miR-19b via a “sponge” to regulate the effect of CTGF on KGN cells, which may play a vital role in PCOS.
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- Xiuhong Sun
- School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China.,Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China.,Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China.,Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China.,Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China.,Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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Jozkowiak M, Hutchings G, Jankowski M, Kulcenty K, Mozdziak P, Kempisty B, Spaczynski RZ, Piotrowska-Kempisty H. The Stemness of Human Ovarian Granulosa Cells and the Role of Resveratrol in the Differentiation of MSCs-A Review Based on Cellular and Molecular Knowledge. Cells 2020; 9:E1418. [PMID: 32517362 PMCID: PMC7349183 DOI: 10.3390/cells9061418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2020] [Revised: 06/04/2020] [Accepted: 06/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Ovarian Granulosa Cells (GCs) are known to proliferate in the developing follicle and undergo several biochemical processes during folliculogenesis. They represent a multipotent cell population that has been differentiated to neuronal cells, chondrocytes, and osteoblasts in vitro. However, progression and maturation of GCs are accompanied by a reduction in their stemness. In the developing follicle, GCs communicate with the oocyte bidirectionally via gap junctions. Together with neighboring theca cells, they play a crucial role in steroidogenesis, particularly the production of estradiol, as well as progesterone following luteinization. Many signaling pathways are known to be important throughout the follicle development, leading either towards luteinization and release of the oocyte, or follicular atresia and apoptosis. These signaling pathways include cAMP, PI3K, SMAD, Hedgehog (HH), Hippo and Notch, which act together in a complex manner to control the maturation of GCs through regulation of key genes, from the primordial follicle to the luteal phase. Small molecules such as resveratrol, a phytoalexin found in grapes, peanuts and other dietary constituents, may be able to activate/inhibit these signaling pathways and thereby control physiological properties of GCs. This article reviews the current knowledge about granulosa stem cells, the signaling pathways driving their development and maturation, as well as biological activities of resveratrol and its properties as a pro-differentiation agent.
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- Malgorzata Jozkowiak
- Department of Toxicology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Dojazd 30 St., PL-60-631 Poznan, Poland;
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- Department of Anatomy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Swiecickiego 6 St., PL-60-781 Poznan, Poland; (G.H.); (M.J.); (B.K.)
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- Department of Anatomy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Swiecickiego 6 St., PL-60-781 Poznan, Poland; (G.H.); (M.J.); (B.K.)
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- Radiology Lab, Department of Medical Physics, Greater Poland Cancer Centre, Garbary 15 St., PL-61-866 Poznan, Poland;
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- Physiology Graduate Program, North Carolina State University, Campus Box 7608, Raleigh, NC 27695-7608, USA;
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- Department of Anatomy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Swiecickiego 6 St., PL-60-781 Poznan, Poland; (G.H.); (M.J.); (B.K.)
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Swiecickiego 6 St., PL-60-781 Poznan, Poland
- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital and Masaryk University, 60200 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Division of Infertility and Reproductive Endocrinology, Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecological Oncology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Polna 33 St., PL-60-535 Poznan, Poland;
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- Department of Toxicology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Dojazd 30 St., PL-60-631 Poznan, Poland;
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Luteinizing Hormone Action in Human Oocyte Maturation and Quality: Signaling Pathways, Regulation, and Clinical Impact. Reprod Sci 2020; 27:1223-1252. [PMID: 32046451 PMCID: PMC7190682 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-019-00137-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2019] [Accepted: 10/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
Abstract
The ovarian follicle luteinizing hormone (LH) signaling molecules that regulate oocyte meiotic maturation have recently been identified. The LH signal reduces preovulatory follicle cyclic nucleotide levels which releases oocytes from the first meiotic arrest. In the ovarian follicle, the LH signal reduces cyclic nucleotide levels via the CNP/NPR2 system, the EGF/EGF receptor network, and follicle/oocyte gap junctions. In the oocyte, reduced cyclic nucleotide levels activate the maturation promoting factor (MPF). The activated MPF induces chromosome segregation and completion of the first and second meiotic divisions. The purpose of this paper is to present an overview of the current understanding of human LH signaling regulation of oocyte meiotic maturation by identifying and integrating the human studies on this topic. We found 89 human studies in the literature that identified 24 LH follicle/oocyte signaling proteins. These studies show that human oocyte meiotic maturation is regulated by the same proteins that regulate animal oocyte meiotic maturation. We also found that these LH signaling pathway molecules regulate human oocyte quality and subsequent embryo quality. Remarkably, in vitro maturation (IVM) prematuration culture (PMC) protocols that manipulate the LH signaling pathway improve human oocyte quality of cultured human oocytes. This knowledge has improved clinical human IVM efficiency which may become a routine alternative ART for some infertile patients.
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