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Wu JS, Gong S, Zhang M, Ma RJ, Wang HL, Luo MJ, He N, Tan JH. Role and action mechanisms of miR-149 and miR-31 in regulating function of pig cumulus cells and oocytes. Theriogenology 2024; 220:84-95. [PMID: 38490113 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2024.03.006] [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] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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Understanding the mechanisms for oocyte maturation and optimizing the protocols for in vitro maturation (IVM) are greatly important for improving developmental potential of IVM oocytes. The miRNAs expressed in cumulus cells (CCs) play important roles in oocyte maturation and may be used as markers for selection of competent oocytes/embryos. Although a recent study from our group identified several new CCs-expressed miRNAs that regulate cumulus expansion (CE) and CC apoptosis (CCA) in mouse oocytes, validation of these findings and further investigation of mechanisms of action in other model species was essential before wider applications. By using both in vitro and in vivo pig oocyte models with significant differences in CE, CCA and developmental potential, the present study validated that miR-149 and miR-31 improved CE and developmental potential while suppressing CCA of pig oocytes. We demonstrated that miR-149 and miR-31 targeted SMAD family member 6 (SMAD6) and transforming growth factor β2 (TGFB2), respectively, in the transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) signaling. Furthermore, both miR-149 and miR-31 increased CE and decreased CCA via activating SMAD family member 2 (SMAD2) and increasing the expression of SMAD2 and SMAD family member 4. In conclusion, the present results show that miR-149 and miR-31 improved CE and developmental potential while suppressing CCA of pig oocytes by activating the TGF-β signaling, suggesting that they might be used as markers for pig oocyte quality.
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- Jia-Shun Wu
- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an City, 271018, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an City, 271018, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an City, 271018, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an City, 271018, PR China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, 210014, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an City, 271018, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an City, 271018, PR China.
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an City, 271018, PR China.
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Raad G, Tanios J, Serdarogullari M, Bazzi M, Mourad Y, Azoury J, Yarkiner Z, Liperis G, Fakih F, Fakih C. Mature oocyte dysmorphisms may be associated with progesterone levels, mitochondrial DNA content, and vitality in luteal granulosa cells. J Assist Reprod Genet 2024; 41:795-813. [PMID: 38363455 PMCID: PMC10957819 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-024-03053-5] [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: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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PURPOSE To identify whether follicular environment parameters are associated with mature oocyte quality, embryological and clinical outcomes. METHODS This retrospective study examined 303 mature oocytes from 51 infertile women undergoing ICSI cycles between May 2018 and June 2021. Exclusion criteria consisted of advanced maternal age (> 36 years old), premature ovarian failure, obesity in women, or use of frozen gametes. Luteal granulosa cells (LGCs) were analyzed for mitochondrial DNA/genomic (g) DNA ratio and vitality. The relationships between hormone levels in the follicular fluid and oocyte features were assessed. Quantitative morphometric measurements of mature oocytes were assessed, and the association of LGC parameters and oocyte features on live birth rate after single embryo transfer was examined. RESULTS Results indicated an inverse correlation between the mtDNA/gDNA ratio of LGCs and the size of polar body I (PBI). A 4.0% decrease in PBI size was observed with each one-unit increase in the ratio (p = 0.04). Furthermore, a 1% increase in LGC vitality was linked to a 1.3% decrease in fragmented PBI (p = 0.03), and a 1 ng/mL increase in progesterone levels was associated with a 0.1% rise in oocytes with small inclusions (p = 0.015). Associations were drawn among LGC characteristics, perivitelline space (PVS) debris, cytoplasmic inclusions, PBI integrity, and progesterone levels. Certain dysmorphisms in mature oocytes were associated with embryo morphokinetics; however, live birth rates were not associated with follicular parameters and oocyte quality characteristics. CONCLUSION Follicular markers may be associated with mature oocyte quality features.
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- Georges Raad
- Al Hadi Laboratory and Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
- Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK), Jounieh, Lebanon
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Cyprus International University, Northern Cyprus Via Mersin 10, Mersin, Turkey
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- Al Hadi Laboratory and Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Al Hadi Laboratory and Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Azoury IVF Clinic, ObGyn and Infertility, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Arts and Sciences-Department of Basic Sciences and Humanities, Cyprus International University, Northern Cyprus Via Mersin 10, Mersin, Turkey
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- Westmead Fertility Centre, Institute of Reproductive Medicine, University of Sydney, Westmead, NSW, Australia.
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- Al Hadi Laboratory and Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Al Hadi Laboratory and Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
- Faculty of Medicine, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
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Wang J, Suo J, Yang R, Zhang CL, Li X, Han Z, Zhou W, Liu S, Gao Q. Genetic diversity, population structure, and selective signature of sheep in the northeastern Tarim Basin. Front Genet 2023; 14:1281601. [PMID: 38028584 PMCID: PMC10666172 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2023.1281601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Local sheep in the northeastern Tarim Basin can adapt to dry and low-rainfall regional environments. In this study, three local sheep breeds in the northeastern Tarim Basin, LOP (LOP) sheep, Bayinbuluke (BYK) sheep, and Kunlun (KUN, also known as the Qiemo sheep) sheep, and three introduced sheep breeds, Suffolk (SUF) sheep, Dorset (APD) sheep, and Texel (TEX) sheep, were analyzed for genetic diversity, population structure, and selective signature using the Illumina OvineSNP50K BeadChip. We found that LOP, BYK, and KUN had lower observed heterozygosity and expected heterozygosity than TEX, SUF, and ADP, which were differentiated based on geographic distribution. We performed fixation index (FST) analysis on three local sheep breeds in the northeastern Tarim Basin (LOP, BYK, and KUN) and introduced sheep breeds (TEX, SUF, and ADP) to measure genetic differentiation. Nucleotide diversity (PI) analysis was performed on single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) data of LOP, BYK, and KUN. A total of 493 candidate genes were obtained by taking the intersection at a threshold of 5%. Among them, SMAD2, ESR2, and HAS2 were related to reproductive traits. PCDH15, TLE4, and TFAP2B were related to growth traits. SOD1, TSHR, and DNAJB5 were related to desert environmental adaptation. Analyzing the genetic patterns of local sheep in the northeastern Tarim Basin can protect the germplasm resources of local sheep and promote the development and utilization of sheep genetic resources.
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- Jieru Wang
- Key Laboratory of Protection and Utilization of Biological Resources in Tarim Basin Co-Funded by Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps and The Ministry of Science and Technology, College of Life Science and Technology, Tarim University, Alar, Xinjiang, China
- Key Laboratory of Tarim Animal Husbandry Science and Technology of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, College of Animal Science and Technology, Tarim University, Alar, China
- Livestock and Forage Resources in Circum-Tarim Region, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tarim University, Alar, China
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- Key Laboratory of Protection and Utilization of Biological Resources in Tarim Basin Co-Funded by Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps and The Ministry of Science and Technology, College of Life Science and Technology, Tarim University, Alar, Xinjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Protection and Utilization of Biological Resources in Tarim Basin Co-Funded by Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps and The Ministry of Science and Technology, College of Life Science and Technology, Tarim University, Alar, Xinjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tarim Animal Husbandry Science and Technology of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, College of Animal Science and Technology, Tarim University, Alar, China
- Livestock and Forage Resources in Circum-Tarim Region, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tarim University, Alar, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tarim Animal Husbandry Science and Technology of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, College of Animal Science and Technology, Tarim University, Alar, China
- Livestock and Forage Resources in Circum-Tarim Region, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tarim University, Alar, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tarim Animal Husbandry Science and Technology of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, College of Animal Science and Technology, Tarim University, Alar, China
- Livestock and Forage Resources in Circum-Tarim Region, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tarim University, Alar, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tarim Animal Husbandry Science and Technology of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, College of Animal Science and Technology, Tarim University, Alar, China
- Livestock and Forage Resources in Circum-Tarim Region, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tarim University, Alar, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tarim Animal Husbandry Science and Technology of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, College of Animal Science and Technology, Tarim University, Alar, China
- Livestock and Forage Resources in Circum-Tarim Region, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tarim University, Alar, China
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- Key Laboratory of Protection and Utilization of Biological Resources in Tarim Basin Co-Funded by Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps and The Ministry of Science and Technology, College of Life Science and Technology, Tarim University, Alar, Xinjiang, China
- Key Laboratory of Tarim Animal Husbandry Science and Technology of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, College of Animal Science and Technology, Tarim University, Alar, China
- Livestock and Forage Resources in Circum-Tarim Region, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tarim University, Alar, China
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Jiang Y, He Y, Pan X, Wang P, Yuan X, Ma B. Advances in Oocyte Maturation In Vivo and In Vitro in Mammals. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:9059. [PMID: 37240406 PMCID: PMC10219173 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24109059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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The quality and maturation of an oocyte not only play decisive roles in fertilization and embryo success, but also have long-term impacts on the later growth and development of the fetus. Female fertility declines with age, reflecting a decline in oocyte quantity. However, the meiosis of oocytes involves a complex and orderly regulatory process whose mechanisms have not yet been fully elucidated. This review therefore mainly focuses on the regulation mechanism of oocyte maturation, including folliculogenesis, oogenesis, and the interactions between granulosa cells and oocytes, plus in vitro technology and nuclear/cytoplasm maturation in oocytes. Additionally, we have reviewed advances made in the single-cell mRNA sequencing technology related to oocyte maturation in order to improve our understanding of the mechanism of oocyte maturation and to provide a theoretical basis for subsequent research into oocyte maturation.
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- Yao Jiang
- School of Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences, Murdoch University, Murdoch, WA 6149, Australia
- Shenzhen Branch, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Genome Analysis Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shenzhen 518120, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, National Engineering Research Center for Breeding Swine Industry, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, National Engineering Research Center for Breeding Swine Industry, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- School of Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences, Murdoch University, Murdoch, WA 6149, Australia
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- Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, National Engineering Research Center for Breeding Swine Industry, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- School of Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences, Murdoch University, Murdoch, WA 6149, Australia
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Zhao X, Zhang S, Gao S, Chang HM, Leung PCK, Tan J. A Novel Three-Dimensional Follicle Culture System Decreases Oxidative Stress and Promotes the Prolonged Culture of Human Granulosa Cells. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:15084-15095. [PMID: 36926803 PMCID: PMC10065000 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c18734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Tissue engineering advancements have made it possible to modify biomaterials to reconstruct a similar three-dimensional structure of the extracellular matrix (ECM) for follicle development and to supply the required biological signals. We postulated that an artificial polysaccharide hydrogel modified with an ECM mimetic peptide may produce efficient irritation signals by binding to specific integrins providing a suitable environment for follicular development and influencing the behavior of human granulosa cells (hGCs). Laminin, an important component of the extracellular matrix, can modulate hGCs and oocyte growth. Specifically, follicles of mice were randomly divided into two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) culture systems established by a hydrogel modified with RGD or laminin mimetic peptides (IKVAV and YIGSR) and RGD (IYR). Our results showed that 3D cultured systems significantly improved follicle survival, growth, and viability. IYR peptides enhanced the oocyte meiosis competence. Additionally, we explored the effect of 3D culture on hGCs, which improved hGCs viability, increased the proportion of S- and G2/M-phase cells, and inhibited cell apoptosis of hGCs. On days 1 and 2, the secretion of progesterone was reduced in 3D-cultured hGCs. Notably, 3D-cultured hGCs exhibited delayed senescence, decreased oxidative stress, and elevated mitochondrial membrane potential. Moreover, the expression levels of cumulus expansion-related genes (COX2, HAS2, and PTX3) and integrin α6β1 were upregulated in 3D-cultured hGCs. In conclusion, a 3D culture utilizing hydrogels modified with Laminin-mimetic peptides can provide a durable physical environment suitable for follicular development. The laminin-mimetic peptides may regulate the biological activity of hGCs by attaching to the integrin α6β1.
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- Xinyang Zhao
- Center
of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 39 Huaxiang Road, Tiexi District, Shenyang, Liaoning 110022, China
- Key
Laboratory of Reproductive Dysfunction Disease and Fertility Remodeling
of Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning 110022, China
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- Center
of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 39 Huaxiang Road, Tiexi District, Shenyang, Liaoning 110022, China
- Key
Laboratory of Reproductive Dysfunction Disease and Fertility Remodeling
of Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning 110022, China
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- Center
of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 39 Huaxiang Road, Tiexi District, Shenyang, Liaoning 110022, China
- Key
Laboratory of Reproductive Dysfunction Disease and Fertility Remodeling
of Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning 110022, China
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- Department
of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, BC Children’s Hospital Research
Institute, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia V5Z4H4, Canada
- Reproductive
Medicine Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 404327, Taiwan
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- Department
of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, BC Children’s Hospital Research
Institute, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia V5Z4H4, Canada
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- Center
of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 39 Huaxiang Road, Tiexi District, Shenyang, Liaoning 110022, China
- Key
Laboratory of Reproductive Dysfunction Disease and Fertility Remodeling
of Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning 110022, China
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Tang J, Tan M, Liao S, Pang M, Li J. Recent progress in the biology and physiology of BMP-8a. Connect Tissue Res 2023; 64:219-228. [PMID: 36594156 DOI: 10.1080/03008207.2022.2160326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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PURPOSE BMP-8a is a member of bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) and plays a regulatory role in human growth and development as a transcription regulator. This review aims to summarize the current research on the impact and mechanism of BMP-8a in female and male reproduction, formation and eruption of teeth, bone and cartilage development, tissue differentiation, disease occurrence, progression and prognosis. METHODS The phrases "BMP-8a," "BMPs," "regulator," "mechanism," "osteoblast," "cartilage," "cancer," "disease," and "inflammation" were searched in the PubMed database. The abstracts were evaluated, and a series of original publications and reviews were examined. RESULTS According to the search, BMP-8a affects the development of the uterus by inhibiting luteinization and plays an important role in late spermatogenesis. It is highly expressed in osteogenesis and differentially expressed in chondrogenesis. Furthermore, BMP-8a has a significant impact on the occurrence, development and prognosis of various diseases. CONCLUSIONS BMP-8a regulates important factors and pathways, such as SMAD2/3 and SMAD1/5/8, to promote or inhibit the developmental processes of human reproductive organs. BMP-8a is also a member of the BMP family of proteins that regulates chondrogenesis and osteogenesis. In addition to its osteoinductive capabilities, BMP-8a is involved in the progression of diverse cancers.
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- Jiawei Tang
- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Expression and Polymorphisms of SMAD1, SMAD2 and SMAD3 Genes and Their Association with Litter Size in Tibetan Sheep ( Ovis aries). Genes (Basel) 2022; 13:genes13122307. [PMID: 36553573 PMCID: PMC9777977 DOI: 10.3390/genes13122307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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SMAD1, SMAD2, and SMAD3 are important transcription factors downstream of the TGF-β/SMAD signaling pathway that mediates several physiological processes. In the current study, we used cloning sequencing, RT-qPCR, bioinformatics methods and iMLDR technology to clone the coding region of Tibetan sheep genes, analyze the protein structure and detect the tissue expression characteristics of Tibetan sheep genes, and detect the polymorphisms of 433 Tibetan sheep and analyze their correlation with litter size. The results showed that the ORFs of the SMAD1, SMAD2 and SMAD3 genes were 1398 bp, 1404 bp and 1278 bp, respectively, and encoded 465, 467 and 425 amino acids, respectively. The SMAD1, SMAD2, and SMAD3 proteins were all unstable hydrophilic mixed proteins. SMAD1, SMAD2 and SMAD3 were widely expressed in Tibetan sheep tissues, and all were highly expressed in the uterus, spleen, ovary and lung tissues. Litter sizes of the genotype CC in the SMAD1 gene g.10729C>T locus were significantly higher than that of CT (p < 0.05). In the SMAD3 gene g.21447C>T locus, the genotype TT individuals showed a higher litter size than the CC and CT genotype individuals (p < 0.05). These results preliminarily demonstrated that SMAD1, SMAD2 and SMAD3 were the major candidate genes that affected litter size traits in Tibetan sheep and could be used as a molecular genetic marker for early auxiliary selection for improving reproductive traits during sheep breeding.
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Wang YW, Lin WY, Wu FJ, Luo CW. Unveiling the transcriptomic landscape and the potential antagonist feedback mechanisms of TGF-β superfamily signaling module in bone and osteoporosis. Cell Commun Signal 2022; 20:190. [PMID: 36443839 PMCID: PMC9703672 DOI: 10.1186/s12964-022-01002-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND TGF-β superfamily signaling is indispensable for bone homeostasis. However, the global expression profiles of all the genes that make up this signaling module in bone and bone-related diseases have not yet been well characterized. METHODS Transcriptomic datasets from human bone marrows, bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and MSCs of primary osteoporotic patients were used for expression profile analyses. Protein treatments, gene quantification, reporter assay and signaling dissection in MSC lines were used to clarify the interactive regulations and feedback mechanisms between TGF-β superfamily ligands and antagonists. Ingenuity Pathway Analysis was used for network construction. RESULTS We identified TGFB1 in the ligand group that carries out SMAD2/3 signaling and BMP8A, BMP8B and BMP2 in the ligand group that conducts SMAD1/5/8 signaling have relatively high expression levels in normal bone marrows and MSCs. Among 16 antagonist genes, the dominantly expressed TGF-β superfamily ligands induced only NOG, GREM1 and GREM2 via different SMAD pathways in MSCs. These induced antagonist proteins further showed distinct antagonisms to the treated ligands and thus would make up complicated negative feedback networks in bone. We further identified TGF-β superfamily signaling is enriched in MSCs of primary osteoporosis. Enhanced expression of the genes mediating TGF-β-mediated SMAD3 signaling and the genes encoding TGF-β superfamily antagonists served as significant features to osteoporosis. CONCLUSION Our data for the first time unveiled the transcription landscape of all the genes that make up TGF-β superfamily signaling module in bone. The feedback mechanisms and regulatory network prediction of antagonists provided novel hints to treat osteoporosis. Video Abstract.
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- Ying-Wen Wang
- grid.260539.b0000 0001 2059 7017Department of Life Sciences and Institute of Genome Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, 155 Li-Nong Street, Section 2, Beitou, Taipei, 112 Taiwan
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- grid.260539.b0000 0001 2059 7017Department of Life Sciences and Institute of Genome Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, 155 Li-Nong Street, Section 2, Beitou, Taipei, 112 Taiwan
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- grid.260539.b0000 0001 2059 7017Department of Life Sciences and Institute of Genome Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, 155 Li-Nong Street, Section 2, Beitou, Taipei, 112 Taiwan
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- grid.260539.b0000 0001 2059 7017Department of Life Sciences and Institute of Genome Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, 155 Li-Nong Street, Section 2, Beitou, Taipei, 112 Taiwan
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Magro-Lopez E, Muñoz-Fernández MÁ. The Role of BMP Signaling in Female Reproductive System Development and Function. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:11927. [PMID: 34769360 PMCID: PMC8584982 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222111927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) are a group of multifunctional growth factors that belong to the transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) superfamily of proteins. Originally identified by their ability to induce bone formation, they are now known as essential signaling molecules that regulate the development and function of the female reproductive system (FRS). Several BMPs play key roles in aspects of reproductive system development. BMPs have also been described to be involved in the differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) into reproductive system tissues or organoids. The role of BMPs in the reproductive system is still poorly understood and the use of FRS tissue or organoids generated from hPSCs would provide a powerful tool for the study of FRS development and the generation of new therapeutic perspectives for the treatment of FRS diseases. Therefore, the aim of this review is to summarize the current knowledge about BMP signaling in FRS development and function.
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- Esmeralda Magro-Lopez
- Section Immunology, Laboratorio InmunoBiología Molecular, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón (HGUGM), 28007 Madrid, Spain;
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón (IiSGM), 28007 Madrid, Spain
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- Section Immunology, Laboratorio InmunoBiología Molecular, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón (HGUGM), 28007 Madrid, Spain;
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón (IiSGM), 28007 Madrid, Spain
- Networking Research Center on Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), 28007 Madrid, Spain
- Spanish HIV-HGM BioBank, 28007 Madrid, Spain
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