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Rezaei-Tazangi F, Kooshesh L, Tayyebiazar A, Taghizabet N, Tavakoli A, Hassanpour A, Aliakbari F, Kharazinejad E, Sharifi AM. Effects of kisspeptin on the maturation of human ovarian primordial follicles in vitro. ZYGOTE 2024; 32:66-70. [PMID: 38099429 DOI: 10.1017/s0967199423000527] [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: 01/16/2024]
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At this time, with advances in medical science, many cancers and chronic diseases are treatable, but one of their side effects is infertility. Some women also want to delay pregnancy for personal reasons. There has been some evidence that kisspeptin activates broad signals by binding to its receptor, suggesting that the role of kisspeptin in direct control of ovarian function includes follicle growth and steroid production. In this study, the effect of kisspeptin on improving the quality and results for human ovarian follicles was investigated. A section of ovary was removed laparoscopically from women between 20 and 35 years of age (n = 12). Pieces were divided randomly into two groups, control and treatment (with 1 μM kisspeptin). Real-time PCR was performed for GDF9, BMP15 and mTOR gene expression assessments. Western blotting was carried out to measure AKT and FOXO3a protein expression. Data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey's test; means were considered significantly different at a P-value < 0.05. During treatment with the kisspeptin group, maturity genes are expressed. Therefore, kisspeptin is an effective substance to improve the quality of the human ovarian medium as it increases the maturity of follicles.
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- Fatemeh Rezaei-Tazangi
- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
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- Department of Genetics, Fars Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research, ACECR, Shiraz, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Unit of Imam Khomeini Hospital, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, I.R. Iran
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- Men's Health and Reproductive Health Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Arak University, Arak, Iran
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- Anatomical Department, Medical School, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Men's Health and Reproductive Health Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Abadan University of Medical Sciences, Abadan, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Center, Shahid Modarres Educational Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Divya Sri B, Harsha Lekha S, Reddy KNG, Pathipati D, Rambabu Naik B, Jagapathy Ramayya P, Veera Bramhaiah K, Varaprasad Reddy LSS, Siva Kumar AVN. Kisspeptin stimulates sheep ovarian follicular development in vitro through homologous receptors. ZYGOTE 2024; 32:49-57. [PMID: 38059309 DOI: 10.1017/s096719942300059x] [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: 12/08/2023]
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The present study was conducted to elucidate (1) the influence of kisspeptin (KP) on the in vitro development of preantral follicles (PFs) and (2) evolution of KP receptor gene (KISS1R) expression during ovarian follicular development in sheep. Kisspeptin was supplemented (0-100 µg/ml) in the culture medium of PFs for 6 days. The cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) from cultured PFs were subsequently matured to metaphase II (MII) for an additional 24 h. The proportions of PFs exhibiting growth, antrum formation, average increase in diameter, and maturation of oocytes to MII stage were the indicators of follicular development in vitro. The expression of the kisspeptin receptor gene at each development stages of in vivo developed (preantral, early antral, antral, large antral and COCs from Graafian follicles) and in vitro cultured PFs supplemented with KP was assessed using a real-time polymerase chain reaction. The best development in all the parameters under study was elicited with 10 µg/ml of KP. Supplementation of KP (10 µg/ml) in a medium containing other growth factors (insulin-like growth factor-I) and hormones (growth hormone, thyroxine, follicle-stimulating hormone) resulted in better PF development. The KISS1R gene was expressed in follicular cells and oocytes at all the development stages of both in vivo developed and in vitro cultured follicles. Higher KISS1R gene expression was supported by culture medium containing KP along with other hormones and growth factors. Accordingly, it is suggested that one of the mechanisms through which KP and other growth factors and hormones influence the ovarian follicular development in mammals is through the upregulation of expression of the KP receptor gene.
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- B Divya Sri
- Embryo Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Veterinary Physiology, College of Veterinary Science, S.V. Veterinary University, Tirupati-517502, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Embryo Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Veterinary Physiology, College of Veterinary Science, S.V. Veterinary University, Tirupati-517502, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Embryo Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Veterinary Physiology, College of Veterinary Science, S.V. Veterinary University, Tirupati-517502, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Embryo Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Veterinary Physiology, College of Veterinary Science, S.V. Veterinary University, Tirupati-517502, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Embryo Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Veterinary Physiology, College of Veterinary Science, S.V. Veterinary University, Tirupati-517502, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science, S. V. Veterinary University, Tirupati-517502, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science, S. V. Veterinary University, Tirupati-517502, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Embryo Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Veterinary Physiology, College of Veterinary Science, S.V. Veterinary University, Tirupati-517502, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Embryo Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Veterinary Physiology, College of Veterinary Science, S.V. Veterinary University, Tirupati-517502, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Song Y, Zhang N, Zhang Y, Wang J, Lv Q, Zhang J. Single-Cell Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Development-Specific Networks at Distinct Synchronized Antral Follicle Sizes in Sheep Oocytes. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:910. [PMID: 38255985 PMCID: PMC10815039 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25020910] [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: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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The development of the ovarian antral follicle is a complex, highly regulated process. Oocytes orchestrate and coordinate the development of mammalian ovarian follicles, and the rate of follicular development is governed by a developmental program intrinsic to the oocyte. Characterizing oocyte signatures during this dynamic process is critical for understanding oocyte maturation and follicular development. Although the transcriptional signature of sheep oocytes matured in vitro and preovulatory oocytes have been previously described, the transcriptional changes of oocytes in antral follicles have not. Here, we used single-cell transcriptomics (SmartSeq2) to characterize sheep oocytes from small, medium, and large antral follicles. We characterized the transcriptomic landscape of sheep oocytes during antral follicle development, identifying unique features in the transcriptional atlas, stage-specific molecular signatures, oocyte-secreted factors, and transcription factor networks. Notably, we identified the specific expression of 222 genes in the LO, 8 and 6 genes that were stage-specific in the MO and SO, respectively. We also elucidated signaling pathways in each antral follicle size that may reflect oocyte quality and in vitro maturation competency. Additionally, we discovered key biological processes that drive the transition from small to large antral follicles, revealing hub genes involved in follicle recruitment and selection. Thus, our work provides a comprehensive characterization of the single-oocyte transcriptome, filling a gap in the mapping of the molecular landscape of sheep oogenesis. We also provide key insights into the transcriptional regulation of the critical sizes of antral follicular development, which is essential for understanding how the oocyte orchestrates follicular development.
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Sheep & Goat Genetics Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China; (Y.S.)
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Ebrahimi M, Dattena M, Luciano AM, Succu S, Gadau SD, Mara L, Chessa F, Berlinguer F. In vitro culture of sheep early-antral follicles: Milestones, challenges and future perspectives. Theriogenology 2024; 213:114-123. [PMID: 37839290 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2023.09.025] [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: 06/03/2023] [Revised: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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Early antral follicles (EAFs) represent the transitional stage between pre-antral and antral follicles, containing oocytes that have completed most of their growth phase. Therefore, they offer an easily exploitable reserve for producing mature oocytes and preserving genetic resources, given their higher abundance compared to antral follicles (AFs) and shorter culture period than other pre-antral follicles (PAFs). Despite these advantages, the culture of EAFs remains challenging, and the success rates of in vitro embryo production (IVEP) from EAF-derived oocytes are still far below the standard achieved with fully grown oocytes in ruminant species. The difficulty is related to developing suitable in vitro culture systems tailored with nutrients, growth factors, and other signaling molecules to support oocyte growth. In this review, we focus on the in vitro development of sheep EAFs to provide an informative reference to current research progress. We also summarize the basic aspect of folliculogenesis in sheep and the main achievements and limitations of the current methods for EAF isolation, in vitro culture systems, and medium supplementation. Finally, we highlight future perspectives and challenges for improving EAF culture outcomes.
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- Mohammadreza Ebrahimi
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sassari, Via Vienna 2, Sassari, Italy; Department of Animal Science, Agricultural Research Agency of Sardinia, 07100, Sassari, Italy.
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- Department of Animal Science, Agricultural Research Agency of Sardinia, 07100, Sassari, Italy
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- Reproductive and Developmental Biology Laboratory, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, University of Milan, Via dell'Università, 6, 26900, Lodi, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sassari, Via Vienna 2, Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sassari, Via Vienna 2, Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Animal Science, Agricultural Research Agency of Sardinia, 07100, Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Animal Science, Agricultural Research Agency of Sardinia, 07100, Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sassari, Via Vienna 2, Sassari, Italy
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Venkata Ratna S, Prasada Rao T, Pathipati D, Chaitanya Kumar TV, Rambabu Naik B, Siva Kumar AVN. Kisspeptin promotes follicular development through its effects on modulation of P450 aromatase expression and steroidogenesis in sheep ovarian follicles. Reprod Domest Anim 2023; 58:1270-1278. [PMID: 37448136 DOI: 10.1111/rda.14430] [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: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
Abstract
The present study was conducted to ascertain whether the role of kisspeptin in promoting in vitro development of preantral follicles was through the regulation of P450 aromatase gene expression and steroidogenesis in sheep. Accordingly, the cumulus cells and oocytes were collected from different development stages of preantral follicles grown in vivo and cultured in vitro in TCM199B (Group I), TCM199B + KP (10 μg/mL) (Group II) and Standard medium + KP (10 μg/mL). To measure the steroid (Estradiol-17β; E2 and Progesterone; P4 ) synthesis through ELISA, spent culture medium was collected separately from the same in vitro groups. E2 synthesis in the spent medium collected from all the three groups showed an increasing trend from PFs' exposed to respective culture media for 3 min to 2-day culture stage but decreased thereafter till 6-day culture stage. This is followed by a sharp increase in E2 concentration in the spent medium collected after in vitro maturation. However, P4 synthesis in group III followed increased pattern as the development progressed from PFs' exposed to culture medium for 3 min to in vitro maturation stage. The steroid production was observed at all stages of in vitro development in altered supplemented conditions. The steroid synthesis in the spent medium was highest in the 6 day cultured PFs' in Standard medium + KP matured in vitro for 24 h. Therefore, supplementation of kisspeptin along with other growth factors promoted steroid production in cultured preantral follicles far better than in other media.
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- S Venkata Ratna
- Department of Veterinary Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Veterinary Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Proddatur, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology, College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Veterinary Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology, College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology, College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Wu H, Zhou W, Liu H, Cui X, Ma W, Wu H, Li G, Wang L, Zhang J, Zhang X, Ji P, Lian Z, Liu G. Whole-genome methylation analysis reveals epigenetic variation between wild-type and nontransgenic cloned, ASMT transgenic cloned dairy goats generated by the somatic cell nuclear transfer. J Anim Sci Biotechnol 2022; 13:145. [PMID: 36434676 PMCID: PMC9701027 DOI: 10.1186/s40104-022-00764-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND SCNT (somatic cell nuclear transfer) is of great significance to biological research and also to the livestock breeding. However, the survival rate of the SCNT cloned animals is relatively low compared to other transgenic methods. This indicates the potential epigenetic variations between them. DNA methylation is a key marker of mammalian epigenetics and its alterations will lead to phenotypic differences. In this study, ASMT (acetylserotonin-O-methyltransferase) ovarian overexpression transgenic goat was produced by using SCNT. To investigate whether there are epigenetic differences between cloned and WT (wild type) goats, WGBS (whole-genome bisulfite sequencing) was used to measure the whole-genome methylation of these animals. RESULTS It is observed that the different mCpG sites are mainly present in the intergenic and intronic regions between cloned and WT animals, and their CG-type methylation sites are strongly correlated. DMR (differentially methylated region) lengths are located around 1000 bp, mainly distributed in the exonic, intergenic and intronic functional domains. A total of 56 and 36 DMGs (differentially methylated genes) were identified by GO and KEGG databases, respectively. Functional annotation showed that DMGs were enriched in biological-process, cellular-component, molecular-function and other signaling pathways. A total of 10 identical genes related to growth and development were identified in GO and KEGG databases. CONCLUSION The differences in methylation genes among the tested animals have been identified. A total of 10 DMGs associated with growth and development were identified between cloned and WT animals. The results indicate that the differential patterns of DNA methylation between the cloned and WT goats are probably caused by the SCNT. These novel observations will help us to further identify the unveiled mechanisms of somatic cell cloning technology, particularly in goats.
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- Hao Wu
- grid.22935.3f0000 0004 0530 8290National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding of the Ministry of Agricultural, Beijing Key Laboratory for Animal Genetic Improvement, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193 China ,Sany Institute of China Agricultural University, Sanya, 572025 China
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- grid.22935.3f0000 0004 0530 8290National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding of the Ministry of Agricultural, Beijing Key Laboratory for Animal Genetic Improvement, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193 China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Academy of Agricultural Sciences of Tianjin, Tianjin, 300192 China
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- Qingdao Senmiao Industrial Co., Ltd., Qingdao, 266101 China
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- grid.22935.3f0000 0004 0530 8290National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding of the Ministry of Agricultural, Beijing Key Laboratory for Animal Genetic Improvement, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193 China
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- grid.22935.3f0000 0004 0530 8290National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding of the Ministry of Agricultural, Beijing Key Laboratory for Animal Genetic Improvement, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193 China
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- grid.22935.3f0000 0004 0530 8290National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding of the Ministry of Agricultural, Beijing Key Laboratory for Animal Genetic Improvement, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193 China
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- grid.22935.3f0000 0004 0530 8290National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding of the Ministry of Agricultural, Beijing Key Laboratory for Animal Genetic Improvement, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193 China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Academy of Agricultural Sciences of Tianjin, Tianjin, 300192 China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Academy of Agricultural Sciences of Tianjin, Tianjin, 300192 China
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- grid.22935.3f0000 0004 0530 8290National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding of the Ministry of Agricultural, Beijing Key Laboratory for Animal Genetic Improvement, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193 China
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- grid.22935.3f0000 0004 0530 8290National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding of the Ministry of Agricultural, Beijing Key Laboratory for Animal Genetic Improvement, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193 China
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- grid.22935.3f0000 0004 0530 8290National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding of the Ministry of Agricultural, Beijing Key Laboratory for Animal Genetic Improvement, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193 China ,Sany Institute of China Agricultural University, Sanya, 572025 China
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Hong L, Chen X, Zhu M, Ao Z, Tang W, Zhou Z. TIMP1 may affect goat prolificacy by regulating biological function of granulosa cells. Arch Anim Breed 2022; 65:105-111. [PMID: 35320991 PMCID: PMC8935209 DOI: 10.5194/aab-65-105-2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 1 (TIMP1) is associated with
animal reproductive processes, such as follicular growth, ovulation,
luteinization, and embryo development in mammals. The purposes of this study
were to explore the expression and localization of TIMP1 in the ovarian
tissues and determine the effect of TIMP1 on the function of granulosa cells
and the association of TIMP1 with lambing-related genes of the goats.
Immunohistochemical analysis showed that TIMP1 protein was strongly
expressed by granulosa cells. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) results showed that TIMP1 overexpression
promoted the secretion of estradiol of granulosa cells after 12, 24, and
48 h of transfection. Moreover, in vitro experiments indicated that TIMP1
had the ability to promote the cell proliferation and elevate the
transcriptional levels of four genes associated with goat prolificacy,
including BMPR-1B, BMP15, GDF9, and FSHB, in granulosa cells. In conclusion,
TIMP1 could be an important molecule in regulating reproductive performance
of the goats by affecting estrogen secretion and cell proliferation, as well as the
expression of lambing-related genes of granulosa cells in the goats.
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- Lei Hong
- Key Laboratory of Plateau Mountain Animal Genetics, Breeding and
Reproduction, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025,
China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Guizhou
province, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
- College of Animal Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plateau Mountain Animal Genetics, Breeding and
Reproduction, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025,
China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Guizhou
province, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
- College of Animal Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plateau Mountain Animal Genetics, Breeding and
Reproduction, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025,
China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Guizhou
province, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
- College of Animal Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plateau Mountain Animal Genetics, Breeding and
Reproduction, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025,
China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Guizhou
province, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
- College of Animal Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plateau Mountain Animal Genetics, Breeding and
Reproduction, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025,
China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Guizhou
province, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
- College of Animal Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plateau Mountain Animal Genetics, Breeding and
Reproduction, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025,
China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Guizhou
province, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
- College of Animal Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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Zi XD, Xiong Y, Wu JB, Gige MT, Zhao SB, Yu ZH, Lu Y, Qiao YS. Dynamic changes in gene expression during follicle development and the efficacy of four timed AI protocols in non-suckling female yaks ( Bos grunniens). Anim Biotechnol 2022:1-7. [PMID: 35133936 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2022.2030346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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The objectives of the study were to investigate changes in the mRNA expression levels of five genes during antral follicle development and to assess the efficacy of four timed-artificial insemination (TAI) protocols in female yaks (Bos grunniens). RT-qPCR analysis revealed that expression levels were greater for follicle-stimulating hormone receptor and bone morphogenic protein 15 in the small follicle, luteinizing hormone receptor, and kit ligand in the large follicle, and growth differentiation factor 9 in the medium follicle (p < 0.05). Non-suckling yaks were treated as a 7-d CIDR, and PGF2α + eCG at CIDR withdrawal and TAI with frozen yak semen at 56-58 h after PGF2α (PPe-7d); either a 7-d CIDR (PPG-7d) or a 5-d CIDR (PPG-5d), and PGF2α at CIDR withdrawal and TAI + GnRH at 70-72 h after PGF2α; and GnRH treatment on Day 0, followed by PGF2α on Day 7 and TAI + GnRH on Day 9 (GPG-7d). The results showed that the pregnancy rate (P/AI) was greater in PPG-5d than in GPG-7d (p < 0.05), but the P/AI was not different among the other TAI protocols. In conclusion, the expression levels of these genes in follicles are dynamically changed during antral follicle development in yaks. The PPG-5d protocol achieved a greater P/AI.
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- Xiang-Dong Zi
- The Key Laboratory of Animal Science of State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Animal Science of State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine of Aba Prefecture, Sichuan, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Animal Science of State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China
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- Datong Yak Breeding Farm of Qinghai Province, Xining, China
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- Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine of Aba Prefecture, Sichuan, China
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- Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine of Aba Prefecture, Sichuan, China
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Di R, Wang F, Yu P, Wang X, He X, Mwacharo JM, Pan L, Chu M. Detection of Novel Variations Related to Litter Size in BMP15 Gene of Luzhong Mutton Sheep ( Ovis aries). Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11123528. [PMID: 34944305 PMCID: PMC8698048 DOI: 10.3390/ani11123528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Simple Summary BMP15 is a critical gene in sheep reproduction. Most of its variations have been reported in European sheep. In this study, the entire open reading frame (ORF) region of BMP15 was sequenced in 154 Luzhong mutton sheep. Among 13 identified variations, six were novel. Four SNPs (ENSOART00000010201.1:c.352+342C>A, c.352+1232T>C, c.352+1165A>G and c.353-2036T>A) were significantly associated with litter size, and could be used as candidate genetic markers for improving litter size. The results also suggested possible interaction between BMP15 and FecB/GDF9. Abstract Litter size is an important economic trait in the mutton sheep industry. BMP15 is one of the key candidate genes for litter size in sheep. In this study, the entire ORF region of BMP15 was sequenced in 154 Luzhong mutton ewes, and the novel variations were determined. The association between polymorphism in BMP15 and litter size was analyzed using a general linear model. Six out of a total of thirteen variations were identified to be novel. Association analysis indicated that four (SNPs ENSOART00000010201.1:c.352+342C>A, c.352+1232T>C, c.352+1165A>G and c.353-2036T>A) were significantly associated with litter size. The joint analysis among three major genes (BMP15, BMPR1B and GDF9) exhibited significant interaction effects in three combinations (FecB and c.352+1232T>C of BMP15; FecB and c.352+1165A>G of BMP15; c.352+342C>A of BMP15 and ENSOART00000014382.1:c.994G>A of GDF9). For the SNPs c.352+1232T>C and c.352+342C>A, the global distribution of allele frequencies showed that the highest variation frequency occurs in Western Europe. In conclusion, the results demonstrated that BMP15 is a major gene for litter size in Luzhong mutton sheep and candidate SNPs associated with litter size were identified.
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- Ran Di
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (R.D.); (F.W.); (P.Y.); (X.W.); (X.H.)
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (R.D.); (F.W.); (P.Y.); (X.W.); (X.H.)
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (R.D.); (F.W.); (P.Y.); (X.W.); (X.H.)
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (R.D.); (F.W.); (P.Y.); (X.W.); (X.H.)
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (R.D.); (F.W.); (P.Y.); (X.W.); (X.H.)
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- Small Ruminant Genomics, International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), Addis Ababa P.O. Box 5689, Ethiopia;
- Animal and Veterinary Sciences, SRUC and Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health (CTLGH), The Roslin Institute Building, Midlothian EH25 9RG, UK
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- Shandong Yingtai Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Technology Co., Ltd., Jinan 271114, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (R.D.); (F.W.); (P.Y.); (X.W.); (X.H.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-010-6281-9850
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Regulation of GDF9 and CDKN1B expression in Tibetan sheep testes during different stages of maturity. Gene Expr Patterns 2021; 43:119218. [PMID: 34826605 DOI: 10.1016/j.gep.2021.119218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Revised: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Normal spermatogenesis is heavily dependent on the balance of germ cell proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis. Growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF9) and cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1 B (CDKN1B) are strongly associated with cell cycle transition from G0/G1 to S and G2/M phase and hence regulating the growth and development of testicular germ cells and somatic cells. The current study was aimed at seeking out scientific evidence to determine if GDF9 and CDKN1B gene expression functions in the development of Tibetan sheep testes. To this end, developmental testes were derived from three-month-old (pre-puberty), one-year-old (sexual maturity), and three-year-old (adult) Tibetan sheep and then the expression and localization patterns of GDF9 and CDKN1B in these testes were evaluated using quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR), Western blot and immunofluorescence. qRT-PCR and Western blot results showed that GDF9 and CDKN1B were detected in the testes throughout the different developmental stages. The abundance of GDF9 mRNA and protein in the testes of one- and three-year-old Tibetan sheep were higher than that in the testes of three-month-old Tibetan sheep; the mRNA and protein abundance of the CDKN1B gene in three-month-old Tibetan sheep testes were higher than that in the testes of the one-and three-year-old sheep. Moreover, immunofluorescence results suggested that the GDF9 protein was expressed in spermatogonia and Leydig cells, and that the CDKN1B protein was localized mainly in Leydig cells with some in the seminiferous epithelium throughout developmental stages. This indicated a novel role of the GDF9 and CDKN1B genes in Leydig cell development over and above their known roles in germ cell development. These findings have significant implications for our understanding of the molecular mechanisms of GDF9 and CDKN1B genes in Tibetan sheep spermatogenesis.
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Kumar S, Singh MK, Chauhan MS. Expression of the developmental important candidate genes in oocytes, embryos, embryonic stem cells, cumulus cells, and fibroblast cells of buffalo (Bubalus bubalis). Gene Expr Patterns 2021; 41:119200. [PMID: 34329769 DOI: 10.1016/j.gep.2021.119200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The present study was undertaken to study the expression of the developmental important gene transcripts in immature oocytes, mature oocytes, different stages of IVF produced embryos, embryonic stem (ES), cumulus (BCC), fetal fibroblast (BFF), newborn fibroblast (NBF) and adult fibroblast (BAF) cells of buffalo by semi-quantitative RT-PCR. The expression of GLUT1, HSP70.1, POL A Polymerase, GDF9, BMP15, and SURVIVIN transcripts was found in immature oocytes, mature oocytes, 2-cell, 4-cell, 8-16 cell, morula, and the blastocyst. Interestingly, the CX43 expression was found in oocytes, embryos, and other cell types, but it was not detected in the blastocyst. However, the IFNT expression was found in the blastocyst only, but not in other cells. The buffalo ES cells showed the expression of intracellular and cell surface markers (NANOG, OCT4, SOX2, FOXD3, SSEA-3, SSEA-4, TRA-1-60, and TRA-1-81) and alkaline phosphatase activity. Two ES cell lines (S-line and M-line-II) were continued to survive up to 98th passages (~630 days) and 97th passages (~624 days), respectively. It was interesting to note that GLUT1, CX43, HSP70.1, POL A Polymerase, GDF9, BMP15, and SURVIVIN transcripts (except the IFNT) were expressed in buffalo ES, BCC, BFF, NBF and BAF cells. This is the first preliminary report that the buffalo ES, BCC, BFF, NBF, and BAF cells expressed the several developmental important candidate genes. It is concluded that the expression of the major developmental important genes was not only expressed in the oocytes and embryos but also expressed in the ES, BCC, BFF, NBF, and BAF cells of buffalo.
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- S Kumar
- Animal Biotechnology Centre, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, 132001, Haryana, India.
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- Animal Biotechnology Centre, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, 132001, Haryana, India.
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- Animal Biotechnology Centre, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, 132001, Haryana, India.
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Kona SSR, Kumar AVNS, Punyakumari B, Kumar RVS, Rao VH. Influence of TCM 199B, α-MEM, Waymouth MB 752/1 culture media, VEGF, Estradiol-17 β, GDF-9 and FGF on in vitro development of preantral follicles in sheep. Vet Anim Sci 2021; 13:100189. [PMID: 34286159 PMCID: PMC8274335 DOI: 10.1016/j.vas.2021.100189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2021] [Revised: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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A total of 2792 preantral follicles (PFs') isolated from 750 ovaries of sheep were cultured in four different experiments. The efficacy of three commercially available culture media viz., TCM 199B, α-MEM and Waymouth MB 752/1 on the growth of sheep PFs' was tested in experiment I. Among the three media TCM 199B supported better development of PFs' in culture. The remaining experiments established the best concentrations of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), Estradiol-17β (E2), GDF-9, Fibroblast growth factor (FGF) and their best combinations for the in-vitro development of PFs'. Inclusion of VEGF at 10 ng/mL, Estradiol-17β at 5 ng/mL, GDF-9 at 10 ng/mL or FGF at 10 ng/mL individually in a standard medium (SM) (containing FSH, IGF-I, GH and T4) supported better nuclear maturation of the oocytes to MII stage. Different combinations of VEGF, Estradiol-17β, GDF-9 and FGF supplemented in the SM promoted similar overall follicular growth. However, (a) SM + VEGF(10 ng/mL) + E2(5 ng/mL) supported higher increase in the diameter, (b) SM without any supplements induced antrum formation in greater proportion of follicles, and (c) SM + VEGF(10 ng/mL) + GDF 9(10 ng/mL) or SM + E2 (5 ng/mL) + FGF(10 ng/mL) supported high proportion of oocytes to reach MII stage. To conclude, TCM 199B appeared to be a better medium for development of sheep PFs'. VEGF, Estradiol-17 β, GDF-9 and FGF have beneficial influence on the development of sheep PFs' when supplemented in TCM 199B.
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- S S R Kona
- Embryo Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Physiology, India
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- Embryo Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Physiology, India
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- Department of Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science, Tirupati, 517502, India
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- Embryo Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Physiology, India
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Chakravarthi VP, Ghosh S, Housami SM, Wang H, Roby KF, Wolfe MW, Kinsey WH, Rumi MAK. ERβ regulated ovarian kisspeptin plays an important role in oocyte maturation. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2021; 527:111208. [PMID: 33592287 PMCID: PMC8906370 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2021.111208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Revised: 01/17/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Kisspeptin (KISS1) signaling in the hypothalamic-pituitary (H-P) axis plays an essential role in regulating gonadotropin secretion. KISS1 and KISS1 receptor (KISS1R) are also expressed in the ovary; however, the role of intraovarian KISS1 signaling remains unclear. Granulosa cell (GC)-specific expression of KISS1, and oocyte-specific expression of KISS1R indicate that GC-derived KISS1 may act on oocytes. Expression of KISS1 in GCs is induced by gonadotropins but it is absent in estrogen receptor β knockout (Erβnull) rat ovaries. We also observed that gonadotropin stimulation failed to induce maturation of Erβnull oocytes. Interestingly, KISS1 treatment of cumulus oocyte complexes (COCs) isolated from antral follicles promotes in vitro maturation of oocytes. Treatment of oocytes with KISS1 induced intracellular Ca2+ release, and increased activation of MAP kinase ERK1/2. KISS1 treatment also induced the expression of oocyte genes that are crucial for differentiation of GCs, and maturation of oocytes. Our findings suggest that ovarian KISS1-signaling plays an important role in gonadotropin induced follicle development and oocyte maturation.
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, USA; Institute for Reproduction and Perinatal Research, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, USA; Institute for Reproduction and Perinatal Research, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, USA; Institute for Reproduction and Perinatal Research, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, USA; Institute for Reproduction and Perinatal Research, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA.
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The Roles of the miRNAome and Transcriptome in the Ovine Ovary Reveal Poor Efficiency in Juvenile Superovulation. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11010239. [PMID: 33477862 PMCID: PMC7832859 DOI: 10.3390/ani11010239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2020] [Revised: 01/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Simple Summary Using the technology of juvenile superovulation, more follicles can be acquired in juvenile animals than in adult animals. However, oocytes derived from the follicles of juvenile animals are usually of poor quality, meaning that they have lower levels of subsequent maturation and embryonic development. In the present study, we used an exogenous hormone treatment to stimulate Hu sheep in order to compare the differences in ovarian superovulation effects and serum hormone secretion in juvenile and adult sheep. Differentially expressed microRNA (miRNA) and messenger RNA (mRNA) from the ovaries of juvenile and adult Hu sheep were then investigated using high-throughput sequencing technology to reveal the formation mechanism of large numbers of follicles and poor oocyte quality in juvenile ovaries under superovulation treatment. We found that molecules of oar-miR-143 and follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR), among others, might regulate follicle formation, while oar-miR-485-3p, oar-miR-377-3p, and pentraxin 3 (PTX3), among others, may be associated with oocyte quality. The results will help us to identify miRNAs and mRNAs that could be used to predict ovarian superovulation potential and oocyte quality in the future. Abstract Juvenile superovulation can provide a wealth of oocyte material for embryo production, animal cloning, and genetic modification research, but embryos derived from juvenile oocytes show poor efficiency in subsequent developmental capacity. In order to reveal the formation mechanism of large numbers of follicles and poor oocyte quality in juvenile ovaries under superovulation treatment, differentially expressed microRNAs (miRNAs) and messenger RNAs (mRNAs) were characterized and investigated in the ovaries of lambs and adult sheep using high-throughput sequencing technology. The majority of differentially expressed miRNAs (337/358) were upregulated in lamb libraries. The expression levels of mRNAs related to hormone receptors (follicle-stimulating hormone receptor, FSHR; luteinizing hormone/choriogonadotropin receptor, LHCGR; estrogen receptor 1, ESR1), steroid hormone secretion (cytochrome P450 family 11 subfamily A member 1, CYP11A1; cytochrome P450 family 17 subfamily A member 1, CYP17A1; cytochrome P450 family 19 subfamily A member 1, CYP19A1), and oocyte quality (pentraxin 3, PTX3; BCL2 apoptosis regulator, BCL2; caspase 3, CASP3) were significantly different between the lamb and adult libraries. The miRNA aor-miR-143, which targets FSHR, was highly and differentially expressed, and PTX3 was predicted to be targeted by oar-miR-485-3p and oar-miR-377-3p in the ovine ovary. A considerable number of miRNAs were predicted to inhibit ESR1 expression in lamb ovaries. In conclusion, oar-miR-143 and FSHR molecules, among others, might regulate follicle formation, and oar-miR-485-3p, oar-miR-377-3p, and PTX3, among others, may be associated with oocyte quality. These identified miRNAs and mRNAs will be beneficial for the prediction of ovarian superovulation potential and screening of oocytes.
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Monte APO, Bezerra MÉS, Menezes VG, Gouveia BB, Barberino RS, Lins TLBG, Barros VRP, Santos JMS, Donfack NJ, Matos MHT. Involvement of Phosphorylated Akt and FOXO3a in the Effects of Growth and Differentiation Factor-9 (GDF-9) on Inhibition of Follicular Apoptosis and Induction of Granulosa Cell Proliferation After In Vitro Culture of Sheep Ovarian Tissue. Reprod Sci 2021; 28:2174-2185. [DOI: 10.1007/s43032-020-00409-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Yu H, Wang Y, Wang M, Liu Y, Cheng J, Zhang Q. Growth differentiation factor 9 (gdf9) and bone morphogenetic protein 15 (bmp15) are potential intraovarian regulators of steroidogenesis in Japanese flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus). Gen Comp Endocrinol 2020; 297:113547. [PMID: 32659273 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygcen.2020.113547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2019] [Revised: 04/11/2020] [Accepted: 07/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Members of transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) superfamily are vital regulators during the development of fish ovary. However, its intraovarian functions in teleost are still unclear. As members of the TGF-β superfamily, gdf9 and bmp15 are necessary for follicle formation and granulosa cell proliferation. Here in Japanese flounder, quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and in situ hybridization (ISH) analysis showed that gdf9 and bmp15 were mainly expressed in oogonia and oocytes, whereas weakly expressed in non-ovarian tissues. Overexpression of single gdf9 and the co-overexpression with bmp15 could up-regulate the expression of most steroidogenic genes, while the overexpression of single bmp15 could down-regulate the expression of most steroidogenic genes. These findings demonstrate that single gdf9 and the combination with bmp15 may act as "activator", while single bmp15 may act as "inhibitor" in the process of steroidogenesis in flounder. This was also verified in negative feedback regulation of gdf9 and bmp15 during hormone treatment. High concentration of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) could down-regulate gdf9 and up-regulate bmp15, which were beneficial for the homeostasis of hCG hormone. Besides, knockdown of either gdf9 or bmp15 could significantly down-regulate most steroidogenic genes. This indicated that heterodimer of GDF9:BMP15 might be the most bioactive ligand in gonad development of flounder. Taken together, our study provided a novel recognition that gdf9 and bmp15 could regulate steroidogenesis in teleost through mechanism different from that in mammals.
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- Haiyang Yu
- Key Laboratory of Marine Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Education, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, 266003 Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Education, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, 266003 Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Education, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, 266003 Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Education, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, 266003 Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Education, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, 266003 Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Genetics and Breeding, Ministry of Education, College of Marine Life Sciences, Ocean University of China, 266003 Qingdao, Shandong, China; Laboratory for Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, 266237 Qingdao, Shandong, China.
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Chantepie L, Bodin L, Sarry J, Woloszyn F, Plisson-Petit F, Ruesche J, Drouilhet L, Fabre S. Genome-Wide Identification of a Regulatory Mutation in BMP15 Controlling Prolificacy in Sheep. Front Genet 2020; 11:585. [PMID: 32636872 PMCID: PMC7317000 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2020.00585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2020] [Accepted: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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The search for the genetic determinism of prolificacy variability in sheep has evidenced several major mutations in genes playing a crucial role in the control of ovulation rate. In the Noire du Velay (NV) sheep population, a recent genetic study has evidenced the segregation of such a mutation named FecL L . However, based on litter size (LS) records of FecL L non-carrier ewes, the segregation of a second prolificacy major mutation was suspected in this population. In order to identify this mutation, we have combined a case/control genome-wide association study with ovine 50k SNP chip genotyping, whole genome sequencing, and functional analyses. A new single nucleotide polymorphism (OARX:50977717T > A, NC_019484) located on the X chromosome upstream of the BMP15 gene was evidenced to be highly associated with the prolificacy variability (P = 1.93E-11). The variant allele was called FecX N and shown to segregate also in the Blanche du Massif Central (BMC) sheep population. In both NV and BMC, the FecX N allele frequency was estimated close to 0.10, and its effect on LS was estimated at +0.20 lamb per lambing at the heterozygous state. Homozygous FecX N carrier ewes were fertile with increased prolificacy in contrast to numerous mutations affecting BMP15. At the molecular level, FecX N was shown to decrease BMP15 promoter activity and supposed to impact BMP15 expression in the oocyte. This regulatory action was proposed as the causal mechanism for the FecX N mutation to control ovulation rate and prolificacy in sheep.
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- GenPhySE, Université de Toulouse, INRAE, ENVT, Castanet-Tolosan, France
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Gomes HAN, Campos LB, Praxedes ÉCG, Oliveira MF, Pereira AF, Silva AR, Saraiva MVA. BMP-15 activity on in vitro development of collared peccary (Pecari tajacu Linnaeus, 1758) preantral follicles. Reprod Domest Anim 2020; 55:958-964. [PMID: 32473042 DOI: 10.1111/rda.13735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Accepted: 05/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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This study investigated the effects of BMP-15 on the in vitro development of preantral follicles of collared peccaries. Ovarian fragments were cultured for 1 or 6 days in Tissue Culture Medium 199 (TCM199+ ) supplemented with BMP-15 at rates of 0, 1, 25 or 50 ng/ml. The fragments were analysed histologically by evaluating follicular morphology, activation and growth as well as the potential for proliferation of granulosa cells. Our results show the addition of 25 ng/ml BMP-15 in the medium provided the greatest percentage of normal follicles (79.67% ± 0.69) when compared to other treatments (p < .05); however, this result is similar to 1 ng/ml BMP-15 (74.00% ± 1.90, p > .05). Moreover, 25 and 50 ng/ml of BMP-15 promoted follicular activation. BMP-15 supplements did not affect oocyte and follicular growth. All concentrations of BMP-15 increased the number of nucleolus organizer regions (NORs) after 1 day of culture when compared to fresh fragments or the control samples (p < .05). However, at the end of the experiment, the number of NORs in follicles cultured in all treatments was higher than that observed in the fresh control (sample taken prior to culturing) (p > .05). In summary, the addition of 25 ng/ml BMP-15 to the culture medium of collared peccary preantral follicles maintained a high number of morphologically healthy follicles and stimulated the activation of primordial follicles after 6 days in culture.
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- Henrique A N Gomes
- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm Conservation, Federal Rural University of Semi-Arid, Mossoro-RN, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm Conservation, Federal Rural University of Semi-Arid, Mossoro-RN, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm Conservation, Federal Rural University of Semi-Arid, Mossoro-RN, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Morphophysiology, Federal Rural University of Semi-Arid, Mossoro-RN, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology, Federal Rural University of Semi-Arid, Mossoro-RN, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm Conservation, Federal Rural University of Semi-Arid, Mossoro-RN, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Germplasm Conservation, Federal Rural University of Semi-Arid, Mossoro-RN, Brazil
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de Figueiredo JR, Cadenas J, de Lima LF, Santos RR. Advances in in vitro folliculogenesis in domestic ruminants. Anim Reprod 2020; 16:52-65. [PMID: 33936289 PMCID: PMC8083813 DOI: 10.21451/1984-3143-ar2018-123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2018] [Accepted: 02/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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The in vitro follicle culture (IVFC) represents an outstanding tool to enhance our understanding of the control of folliculogenesis and to allow the future use of a large number of immature oocytes enclosed in preantral follicles (PFs) in assisted reproductive techniques in humans as well as in others mammalian species including the ruminants. So far, the best results of IVFC were reported from mice with the production of live offspring from primordial follicles cultured in vitro. Live birth has been obtained after the in vitro culture of bovine early antral follicles. However, in other ruminant species, these results have been limited to the production of a variable number of mature oocytes and low percentages of embryos after in vitro culture of goat, buffalo and sheep isolated secondary preantral follicles. The present review presents and discusses the main findings, limitations, and prospects of in vitro folliculogenesis in ruminants focusing on bovine, caprine, and ovine species.
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- José Ricardo de Figueiredo
- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles, Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceara, Fortaleza CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles, Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceara, Fortaleza CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Manipulation of Oocytes and Preantral Follicles, Faculty of Veterinary, State University of Ceara, Fortaleza CE, Brazil
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Monte APO, Santos JM, Menezes VG, Gouveia BB, Lins TLBG, Barberino RS, Oliveira JL, Donfack NJ, Matos MHT. Growth differentiation factor-9 improves development, mitochondrial activity and meiotic resumption of sheep oocytes after in vitro culture of secondary follicles. Reprod Domest Anim 2019; 54:1169-1176. [PMID: 31173652 DOI: 10.1111/rda.13485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2018] [Accepted: 06/04/2019] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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This study analysed the effect of growth differentiation factor-9 (GDF-9) on the in vitro culture of isolated ovine secondary follicles. The follicles were cultured in α-MEM supplemented with BSA, insulin, glutamine, hypoxanthine, transferrin, selenium, ascorbic acid and FSH (α-MEM+ -control medium) or α-MEM+ supplemented with 1, 10, 50 or 100 ng/ml GDF-9. Next, the oocytes were destined to in vitro maturation (IVM). After 12 days of culture, there were no differences regarding the percentage of normal follicles, antrum formation and follicle diameter between the treatments (p > 0.05). The rates of fully grown oocytes (≥110 µm) were higher (p < 0.05) in 100 ng/ml GDF-9 than other treatments, except for 10 ng/ml of GDF-9 (p > 0.05). Treatment containing 100 ng/ml GDF-9 showed higher (p < 0.05) mitochondrial activity than the control group. Moreover, 100 ng/ml GDF-9 showed more oocytes in MI than α-MEM+ , 1 or 50 ng/ml GDF-9 (p < 0.05). In conclusion, 100 ng/ml GDF-9 increased the growth, mitochondrial function and meiotic resumption of oocytes from in vitro grown sheep secondary follicles.
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- Alane P O Monte
- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley, Petrolina, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley, Petrolina, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley, Petrolina, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley, Petrolina, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley, Petrolina, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley, Petrolina, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley, Petrolina, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley, Petrolina, Brazil
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- Nucleus of Biotechnology Applied to Ovarian Follicle Development, Federal University of São Francisco Valley, Petrolina, Brazil
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Chaves MS, Passos HS, Luz VB, Ferreira-Silva JC, Melo EO, Paiva SR, Bartolomeu CC, Oliveira MAL, Azevedo HC. Evaluation of morphology, morphometry and follicular dynamics in FecGE genotyped ewes. Theriogenology 2019; 136:138-142. [PMID: 31265943 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2019.06.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2019] [Revised: 06/17/2019] [Accepted: 06/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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This study aimed to evaluate the effect of FecGE mutation on the development of ovarian follicles. To this end, 42 Santa Inês ewes were genotyped for FecGE mutation and classified as wild-type (FecG+/+), heterozygous (FecG+/E) or mutant homozygous (FecGE/E). Ovarian fragments were processed, and the follicles were analyzed with regard to the morphology and morphometry using classical histology. For the evaluation of follicular dynamics, ewes underwent oestrous synchronization and were monitored throughout an interovulatory period. A higher (P < 0.05) percentage of morphologically normal follicles in the primordial stage was identified in FecGE/E (90.0%) and FecG+/E (88.1%) ewes than in the FecG+/+ (73.0%) ewes. There was also a significantly greater (P < 0.05) number of morphologically normal follicles in the FecGE/E (87.3%) and FecG+/E (83.3%) ewes than in FecG+/+ (76.8%) ewes in the transitional stage. A smaller (P < 0.05) diameter was observed in the secondary follicles in FecGE/E (93.8 μm) ewes than in FecG+/E (171.8 μm) ewes. Regarding follicular dynamics, FecGE/E ewes showed a greater (P < 0.05) number of ovulations (2.5 ± 0.2) than FecG+/+ ewes (1.5 ± 0.3) ewes. Ovulatory follicles were smaller (P < 0.05) in the FecGE/E (5.1 mm) and FecG+/E (5.2 mm) ewes than in FecG+/+ (5.8 mm) ewes. Santa Inês nulliparous ewes carrying the FecGE mutation showed a greater proportion of morphologically normal follicles in the primordial and transitional stages than those not carrying the mutation. FecGE/E ewes demonstrated a higher number of ovulated follicles and that FecGE/E and FecG+/E ewes presented ovulatory follicles with a smaller diameter.
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- M S Chaves
- Reproductive Biotechniques Laboratory, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco, Street Dom Manuel de Medeiros, s/n - Dois Irmãos, 52171-900, Recife-PE, Brazil
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- Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation-Tabuleiros Costeiros, Avenue Beira Mar, 3250 - Jardins, 49025-040, Aracaju - SE, Brazil
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- University Center Cesmac, Rodovia Divaldo Suruagy, S/N Quadra 4 Lote 4, Praia do Francês, Marechal Deodoro-AL, Brazil
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- Reproductive Biotechniques Laboratory, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco, Street Dom Manuel de Medeiros, s/n - Dois Irmãos, 52171-900, Recife-PE, Brazil
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- Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation- Embrapa/Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, Parque Estação Biológica, PqEB s/nº Avenue W5 Norte, 02372, Brasília-DF, Brazil; Federal University of Tocantins, Avenue NS-15, Quadra 109, Norte, s/n - Plano Diretor Norte, 77001-090, Palmas-TO, Brazil
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- Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation- Embrapa/Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, Parque Estação Biológica, PqEB s/nº Avenue W5 Norte, 02372, Brasília-DF, Brazil
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- Reproductive Biotechniques Laboratory, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco, Street Dom Manuel de Medeiros, s/n - Dois Irmãos, 52171-900, Recife-PE, Brazil
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- Reproductive Biotechniques Laboratory, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco, Street Dom Manuel de Medeiros, s/n - Dois Irmãos, 52171-900, Recife-PE, Brazil
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- Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation-Tabuleiros Costeiros, Avenue Beira Mar, 3250 - Jardins, 49025-040, Aracaju - SE, Brazil.
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Kumar PA, Sivakumar AVN, Pathipati D, Chakravarthi VP, Brahmaiah KV, Rao VH. Leptin induced in vitro development of ovarian follicles in sheep is related to the expression of P450 aromatase and steroidogenesis. Theriogenology 2019; 136:1-6. [PMID: 31229779 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2019.06.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2019] [Revised: 06/08/2019] [Accepted: 06/10/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The objective of this study was to test the hypothesis that Leptin induced in vitro growth in preantral follicles in sheep involves modulation of P450 aromatase expression and steroidogenesis. Accordingly, the expression of P450 aromatase gene was studied in the cumulus cells and oocytes isolated from different stages of preantral follicles (PFs') grown in vivo, cultured in TCM 199B, TCM 199B + Leptin (10 ng/ml) (TCM199BL) or a standard PF culture medium supplemented with Leptin (10 ng/ml) (SML). Ovarian follicles grown in vivo or in SML expressed P450 aromatase both in cumulus cells and oocytes at all the development stages. In the oocytes from PFs' grown in vitro, P450 expression was consistently lower than in those from in vivo grown follicles at all except the preantral stage. The patterns of expression of aromatase gene in the cumulus cells from in vivo grown and the PFs' cultured in TCM 199BL were similar. Significantly higher levels of progesterone production were supported by SML at all the development stages than the other two media. Oestradiol concentration in the spent TCM 199B and SML showed a significant increase as the development progressed from preantral to large antral stage. However, such increase was not sustained beyond early antral stage in the PFs' cultured in TCM199BL. It is concluded that Leptin modulates the expression P450 aromatase while supporting the in vitro development of the ovarian follicles in sheep.
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- P Anil Kumar
- Department of Animal Reproduction and Gynecology, College of Veterinary Science, S.V. Veterinary University, Tirupati, 517502, India
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- Embryo Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Physiology, College of Veterinary Science, S.V. Veterinary University, Tirupati, 517502, India
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- Embryo Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Physiology, College of Veterinary Science, S.V. Veterinary University, Tirupati, 517502, India
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- Embryo Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Physiology, College of Veterinary Science, S.V. Veterinary University, Tirupati, 517502, India
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- Department of Animal Reproduction and Gynecology, College of Veterinary Science, S.V. Veterinary University, Tirupati, 517502, India
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- Embryo Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Physiology, College of Veterinary Science, S.V. Veterinary University, Tirupati, 517502, India.
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Garcia P, Aspee K, Ramirez G, Dettleff P, Palomino J, Peralta OA, Parraguez VH, De Los Reyes M. Influence of growth differentiation factor 9 and bone morphogenetic protein 15 on in vitro maturation of canine oocytes. Reprod Domest Anim 2018; 54:373-380. [PMID: 30388311 DOI: 10.1111/rda.13371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2018] [Accepted: 10/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF-9) and bone morphogenetic protein 15 (BMP-15) have pivotal roles in oocyte development in many species, therefore the aim was to investigate these factors during in vitro maturation (IVM) of canine oocytes. Canine cumulus oocytes complexes (COCs) were cultured in six groups for 72 hr in a supplemented TCM199-Hepes medium as (a) Control group; (b) GDF-9 antibody (Ab); (c) BMP-15 Ab; (d) recombinant human (rh) GDF-9; (e) rh BMP-15 or (f) rh BMP-15 and GDF-9. Data were evaluated by ANOVA. The Abs against GDF-9 or BMP-15 had a negative impact on meiotic development. Higher (p < 0.05) number of oocytes was arrested at GVBD stage when they were incubated with either GDF-9 Ab (64.4 ± 2.1%) or BMP-15 Ab (67.2%± 4.9%) in comparison to those in control group (32.4 ± 7.8%). In contrast, more (p < 0.05) oocytes in control group reached MI (37.4 ± 1.3%) and MII stages (10.2 ± 2.1%) comparing to those groups with GDF-9 Ab (23.1 ± 4.7% MI; 0.0% MII) or BMP-15 Ab (16.4 ± 2.4%MI; 5.9% ± 2.1 MII). Higher rates (p < 0.05) of oocytes in control group stayed still arrested at GV (19.9 ± 8.6%) in comparison to those cultured with either rhGDF-9 (3.7 ± 0.4%) or rhBMP-15 (10.9 ± 0.7%). However, there were no differences in MII rates between oocytes cultured with GDF-9 (14.7 ± 3.1) and BMP-15 (7.8 ± 2.5) separately. But, more oocytes (p < 0.05) reached the MII stage (20.5 ± 3.8%) compared to those exposed to each protein separately and to the control group. These results suggest that these proteins likely contribute to the meiotic development in dogs.
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- Pablo Garcia
- Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Laboratory of Animal Physiology, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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Pan Z, Wang X, Di R, Liu Q, Hu W, Cao X, Guo X, He X, Lv S, Li F, Wang H, Chu M. A 5-Methylcytosine Site of Growth Differentiation Factor 9 (GDF9) Gene Affects Its Tissue-Specific Expression in Sheep. Animals (Basel) 2018; 8:ani8110200. [PMID: 30405007 PMCID: PMC6262488 DOI: 10.3390/ani8110200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2018] [Revised: 10/21/2018] [Accepted: 10/24/2018] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Simple Summary Growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF9) is an important gene for ovine fertility. GDF9 is highly expressed in the ovary as opposed to other tissues, but the reason for this is unknown. Our study found this can be caused by the methylation level of the promoter CpG island mC-4 site. This finding contributes to the understanding of the regulatory mechanism of GDF9 gene in reproduction. Abstract Growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF9) plays an important role in the early folliculogenesis of sheep. This study investigated the mRNA expression of ovine GDF9 in different tissues by real-time PCR. GDF9 exhibits significantly higher levels of expression (p < 0.01) in the ovary, relative to other tissues, indicating that its expression is tissue specific. To explore the regulatory mechanism of this tissue-specific expression, the methylation level of one CpG island (−1453 to −1854) of GDF9 promoter in ovary and heart was determined. In this region (−1987 to −1750), only the mC-4 site was present in the Sp4 binding site showed differential methylation between the heart and ovary; with increased (p < 0.01) methylation being observed in the heart. Additionally, the methylation level was negatively correlated with GDF9 mRNA expression (R = −0.75, p = 0.012), indicating that the methylation of this site plays an important role in transcriptional regulation of GDF9. The methylation effect of the mC-4 site was confirmed by using dual-luciferase. Site-directed mutation (methylation) of mC-4 site significantly reduced (p < 0.05) basal transcriptional activity of GDF9 promoter in oocytes. These results imply that methylation of GDF9 promoter CpG island mC-4 site may affect the binding of the Sp4 transcription factor to the GDF9 promoter region in sheep, thereby regulating GDF9 expression and resulting in a tissue-specific expression.
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- Zhangyuan Pan
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China.
- College of Agriculture and Forestry Science, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China.
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- College of Agriculture and Forestry Science, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, China.
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- College of Agriculture and Forestry Science, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, China.
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- College of Agriculture and Forestry Science, Linyi University, Linyi 276000, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China.
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The functional cooperation between the oocyte and its surrounding granulosa cells is mandatory to oocyte growth and acquisition of developmental competence in mammalian species. Availability of in vitro methods for culture granulosa cells is important in understanding the biology of these cells and the response of maturing oocyte to in vitro culture and co-culture. Using the ovine as a model the ensuing chapter describes methods for primary culture of ovine granulosa cells and their co-culture with theca cells or oocytes that allow to mimic the molecular interactions between somatic cells and maturing oocyte and improve oocyte quality.
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
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Bragança GM, Batista RITP, Souza-Fabjan JMG, Alfradique VAP, Arashiro EKN, Cosentino IO, Pinto PHN, Camargo LSA, da Fonseca JF, Brandão FZ. Dose and administration protocol for FSH used for ovarian stimulation affect gene expression in sheep cumulus–oocyte complexes. Reprod Fertil Dev 2018; 30:1234-1244. [DOI: 10.1071/rd17337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2017] [Accepted: 02/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The present study evaluated the effect of four ovarian stimulation protocols on the follicular population and molecular status of cumulus–oocyte complexes (COCs). Twelve Santa Inês ewes (in a cross-over design) received 80 or 120 mg FSH alone in a multiple-dose (MD80 and MD120) regimen or in combination with 300 IU equine chorionic gonadotrophin (eCG) in a one-shot (OS80 and OS120) protocol. The follicular population, COC recovery rate, mean COCs per ewe and the rate of brilliant Cresyl blue-positive (BCB+) COCs were similar among treatments (P > 0.05). The expression of markers of oocyte competence (ZAR1, zygote arrest 1; MATER, maternal antigen that embryo requires; GDF9, growth differentiation factor 9; BMP15, bone morphogenetic protein 15; Bcl-2, B-cell lymphoma 2; BAX, Bcl-2 associated X protein) and the steroidogenic pathway (ERα, oestrogen receptor α; LHr, LH receptor; FSHr, FSH receptor; STAR, steroidogenic acute regulatory protein) was affected by stimulation. Specifically, the expression of markers of the steroidogenic pathway was reduced with increasing FSH dose in the OS protocol. FSH at a dose of 80 mg reduced the expression of FSHr and ERα in the OS versus MD protocol. Conversely, in MD protocol, only LHr was affected by increasing FSH dose. In conclusion, 80 mg FSH in the MD or OS protocol was sufficient to promote the development of multiple follicles and obtain fully grown (BCB+) oocytes. The MD protocol may be more appropriate for the production of better-quality oocytes.
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Pnma5 is essential to the progression of meiosis in mouse oocytes through a chain of phosphorylation. Oncotarget 2017; 8:96809-96825. [PMID: 29228573 PMCID: PMC5722525 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.18425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2016] [Accepted: 05/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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PNMA (paraneoplastic antigen MA) family includes Pnma1–6. Although other members have been found to be involved in paraneoplastic neurological disorders, death receptor-dependent apoptosis, and tumorigenesis, Pnma5 was thought to be a female fertility factor, as indicated by one genome-wide study. But until now there have not been any further functional studies about Pnma5 in female meiosis. Our preliminary study indicated that Pnma5 might play important roles in meiosis. To further address this, Pnma5 was knocked down in in-vitro maturated (IVM) mouse oocytes, which are common models for mammalian female meiosis, by specific siRNA, and results showed that the loss of Pnma5 significantly delayed the progression of meiosis I and increased chromosome segregation errors during anaphase I. In in-vitro fertilization (IVF), Pnma5 knockdown caused significantly lower fertilization. To assess how it affects meiosis, Pnma5 knockdown was found to significantly decrease the stability of spindle microtubules and altered F-actin organization within actin cap regions, cause significantly abnormal mitochondria aggregation and lower ATP concentration. Next we have found that phosphorylation at Thr533 re-located Pnma5 strongly to spindles & cortex and was required for the phosphorylation of Akt and Gsk3β, while Src and Erk1/2 phosphorylation was required for the phosphorylation of Pnma5, indicating that phosphorylated Pnma5 is the active form and subsequently activates Akt and Gsk3β. Collectively this study suggests that Pnma5 is important for meiosis and is the pivot of Src→Erk1/2→Pnma5→Akt→Gsk3β pathway.
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Cadoret V, Frapsauce C, Jarrier P, Maillard V, Bonnet A, Locatelli Y, Royère D, Monniaux D, Guérif F, Monget P. Molecular evidence that follicle development is accelerated in vitro compared to in vivo. Reproduction 2017; 153:493-508. [DOI: 10.1530/rep-16-0627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2016] [Revised: 01/27/2017] [Accepted: 02/02/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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In this study, we systematically compared the morphological, functional and molecular characteristics of granulosa cells and oocytes obtained by a three-dimensional in vitro model of ovine ovarian follicular growth with those of follicles recovered in vivo. Preantral follicles of 200 µm diameter were recovered and cultured up to 950 µm over a 20-day period. Compared with in vivo follicles, the in vitro culture conditions maintained follicle survival, with no difference in the rate of atresia. However, the in vitro conditions induced a slight decrease in oocyte growth rate, delayed antrum formation and increased granulosa cell proliferation rate, accompanied by an increase and decrease in CCND2 and CDKN1A mRNA expression respectively. These changes were associated with advanced granulosa cell differentiation in early antral follicles larger than 400 µm diameter, regardless of the presence or absence of FSH, as indicated by an increase in estradiol secretion, together with decreased AMH secretion and expression, as well as increased expression of GJA1, CYP19A1, ESR1, ESR2, FSHR, INHA, INHBA, INHBB and FST. There was a decrease in the expression of oocyte-specific molecular markers GJA4, KIT, ZP3, WEE2 and BMP15 in vitro compared to that in vivo. Moreover, a higher percentage of the oocytes recovered from cultured follicles 550 to 950 µm in diameter was able to reach the metaphase II meiosis stage. Overall, this in vitro model of ovarian follicle development is characterized by accelerated follicular maturation, associated with improved developmental competence of the oocyte, compared to follicles recovered in vivo.
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Srividya D, Praveen Chakravarthi V, Kona S, Siva Kumar A, Brahmaiah KV, Rao VH. Expression of kit ligand and insulin-like growth factor binding protein 3 during in vivo or in vitro development of ovarian follicles in sheep. Reprod Domest Anim 2017; 52:661-671. [PMID: 28370770 DOI: 10.1111/rda.12965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2016] [Accepted: 02/09/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Expression of Kit ligand (KL) and insulin-like growth factor binding protein (IGFBP3) genes was studied at different in vivo and corresponding in vitro stages of development of the ovarian follicles in sheep. The expression of both KL and IGFBP3 was significantly higher in the primordial follicles relative to any other stage of development. Compared to the other stages, the KL expression in the cumulus cells from in vivo grown large antral follicles and that of IGFBP3 in COCs' isolated from large antral follicles matured in vitro for 24 hr were significantly higher. In the oocytes from in vivo grown ovarian follicles, the expression of KL was the same at all the stages of development. Insulin-like growth factor binding protein 3 expression was also the same in the oocytes at all the stages of the development except for a significantly lower expression in those from antral follicles. The expression of KL in the cumulus cells decreased significantly in the in vitro grown early antral follicles but did not change further as the development progressed. The expression of IGFBP3 in the cumulus cells from in vitro grown ovarian follicles appeared to increase as the development progressed although the increase was not significant between any two consecutive stages of development. In the oocytes in in vitro grown ovarian follicles, the expression levels of KL and IGFBP3 genes did not change with development. It is concluded that (i) KL and IGFBP3 genes follow specific patterns of expression during ovarian folliculogenesis and (ii) in vitro culture of preantral follicles compromises the development potential through alterations in the stage-specific patterns of expression of these and other developmentally important genes.
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- D Srividya
- Department of Animal Reproduction and Gynecology, College of Veterinary Science, S.V. Veterinary University, Tirupati, India
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- Embryo Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Physiology, College of Veterinary Science, S.V.Veterinary University, Tirupati, India
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- Embryo Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Physiology, College of Veterinary Science, S.V.Veterinary University, Tirupati, India
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- Embryo Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Physiology, College of Veterinary Science, S.V.Veterinary University, Tirupati, India
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- Department of Animal Reproduction and Gynecology, College of Veterinary Science, S.V. Veterinary University, Tirupati, India
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- Embryo Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Physiology, College of Veterinary Science, S.V.Veterinary University, Tirupati, India
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Chakravarthi VP, Sireesha Y, Kumar YN, Siva kumar AVN, Bhaskar M. cGMP and epigenetic factor in the suppression of apoptosis in ovarian follicles. Russ J Dev Biol 2016. [DOI: 10.1134/s1062360416060059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Chakravarthi VP, Kona S, Siva Kumar A, Bhaskara M, Rao V. Stage specific expression of cell cycle genes during in vivo or in vitro development of ovarian follicles in sheep. Small Rumin Res 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2016.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Quantitative patterns of expression of gap junction genes during in vivo or in vitro development of ovarian follicles in sheep. Small Rumin Res 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2016.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Palomino J, De Los Reyes M. Temporal expression of GDF-9 and BMP-15 mRNAs in canine ovarian follicles. Theriogenology 2016; 86:1541-1549. [PMID: 27341772 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2016.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2016] [Revised: 05/14/2016] [Accepted: 05/14/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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This study aimed to investigate the expression profiles of growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF-9) and bone morphogenetic protein 15 (BMP-15) mRNA in canine oocytes and follicular cells throughout development at the different phases of the estrus cycle. Ovarian structures (follicles and CL) and plasma progesterone concentration were used to confirm the physiological status of each donor. Denuded oocytes and their follicular cells were recovered from follicles (n = 675) distributed into 4 types (preantral, small antral ∼0.2-0.39 mm, medium antral ∼0.4-5.9 mm, and large antral ∼6-8 mm). Total RNA was extracted and reverse transcribed, and the levels of expression for these 2 genes were determined using a quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction technique; the data were evaluated by ANOVA. Relative expressions levels of GDF-9 and BMP-15 transcripts were detected in the oocyte and follicular cells in all follicular stages evaluated, showing differential changes (P < 0.05) during development over the estrus cycle. The expression patterns of both transcripts were highly correlated between follicles cells and oocytes (r > 0.8; P < 0.05 for GDF-9 and BMP-15), although GDF-9 was expressed at higher levels (P < 0.05) in the oocyte compared with the follicle cells. All cell types showed more GDF-9 mRNA abundance at early developing stages, mainly in the anestrus phase, and declining levels in the later stages (P < 0.05), whereas BMP-15 mRNA levels increased (P < 0.05) in follicular cells and oocytes from the preantral to the later stages, and remained constant during the final preovulatory stage. In conclusion, these two genes were detected in follicular cells and oocytes and were differentially expressed during the follicular development across the estrus cycle.
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- Jaime Palomino
- Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile.
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