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Niu R, Zhang X, Yu Y, Bao Z, Yang J, Yuan J, Li F. Identification of Growth-Related Gene BAMBI and Analysis of Gene Structure and Function in the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:1074. [PMID: 38612313 PMCID: PMC11011141 DOI: 10.3390/ani14071074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 03/30/2024] [Accepted: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
Abstract
As one of the most important aquaculture species in the world, the improvement of growth traits of the Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei), has always been a primary focus. In this study, we conducted SNP-specific locus analysis and identified a growth-related gene, BAMBI, in L. vannamei. We analyzed the structure and function of LvBAMBI using genomic, transcriptomic, metabolomic, and RNA interference (RNAi) assays. The LvBAMBI possessed highly conserved structural domains and widely expressed in various tissues. Knockdown of LvBAMBI significantly inhibited the gain of body length and weight of the shrimp, underscoring its role as a growth-promoting factor. Specifically, knockdown of LvBAMBI resulted in a significant downregulation of genes involved in lipid metabolism, protein synthesis, catabolism and transport, and immunity. Conversely, genes related to glucose metabolism exhibited significant upregulations. Analysis of differential metabolites (DMs) in metabolomics further revealed that LvBAMBI knockdown may primarily affect shrimp growth by regulating biological processes related to lipid and glucose metabolism. These results suggested that LvBAMBI plays a crucial role in regulating lipid metabolism, glucose metabolism, and protein transport in shrimp. This study provides valuable insights for future research and utilization of BAMBI genes in shrimp and crustaceans.
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- Ruigang Niu
- CAS and Shandong Province Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China; (R.N.); (Y.Y.); (Z.B.); (J.Y.); (J.Y.); (F.L.)
- College of Earth Science, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS and Shandong Province Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China; (R.N.); (Y.Y.); (Z.B.); (J.Y.); (J.Y.); (F.L.)
- College of Earth Science, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- Key Laboratory of Breeding Biotechnology and Sustainable Aquaculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430072, China
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- CAS and Shandong Province Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China; (R.N.); (Y.Y.); (Z.B.); (J.Y.); (J.Y.); (F.L.)
- College of Earth Science, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- Key Laboratory of Breeding Biotechnology and Sustainable Aquaculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430072, China
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- CAS and Shandong Province Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China; (R.N.); (Y.Y.); (Z.B.); (J.Y.); (J.Y.); (F.L.)
- College of Earth Science, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS and Shandong Province Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China; (R.N.); (Y.Y.); (Z.B.); (J.Y.); (J.Y.); (F.L.)
- College of Earth Science, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS and Shandong Province Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China; (R.N.); (Y.Y.); (Z.B.); (J.Y.); (J.Y.); (F.L.)
- College of Earth Science, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- Key Laboratory of Breeding Biotechnology and Sustainable Aquaculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430072, China
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- CAS and Shandong Province Key Laboratory of Experimental Marine Biology, Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China; (R.N.); (Y.Y.); (Z.B.); (J.Y.); (J.Y.); (F.L.)
- College of Earth Science, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- Key Laboratory of Breeding Biotechnology and Sustainable Aquaculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430072, China
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Chen X, Li J, Xiang A, Guan H, Su P, Zhang L, Zhang D, Yu Q. BMP and activin receptor membrane bound inhibitor: BAMBI has multiple roles in gene expression and diseases (Review). Exp Ther Med 2024; 27:28. [PMID: 38125356 PMCID: PMC10728939 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2023.12316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
Abstract
BMP and activin membrane-bound inhibitor (BAMBI) is a transmembrane glycoprotein, known as a pseudo-receptor for TGFβ, as, while its extracellular domain is similar to that of type I TGFβ receptors, its intracellular structure is shorter and lacks a serine/threonine phosphokinase signaling motif. BAMBI can regulate numerous biological phenomena, including glucose and lipid metabolism, inflammatory responses, and cell proliferation and differentiation. Furthermore, abnormal expression of BAMBI at the mRNA and protein levels contributes to various human pathologies, including obesity and cancer. In the present review, the structure of BAMBI is briefly introduced and its associated signaling pathways and physiological functions are described. Understanding of BAMBI structure and function may contribute to knowledge regarding the occurrence of diseases, including obesity and diabetes, among others. The present review provides a theoretical foundation for the development of BAMBI as a potential biomarker or therapeutic target.
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- Xiaochang Chen
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Ischemic Cardiovascular Diseases, Institute of Basic and Translational Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, P.R. China
- Department of Basic Medicine, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, P.R. China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Ischemic Cardiovascular Diseases, Institute of Basic and Translational Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, P.R. China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Ischemic Cardiovascular Diseases, Institute of Basic and Translational Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, P.R. China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Ischemic Cardiovascular Diseases, Institute of Basic and Translational Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, P.R. China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Ischemic Cardiovascular Diseases, Institute of Basic and Translational Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, P.R. China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Ischemic Cardiovascular Diseases, Institute of Basic and Translational Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, P.R. China
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- Department of Basic Medicine, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, P.R. China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Ischemic Cardiovascular Diseases, Institute of Basic and Translational Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710021, P.R. China
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Yin L, Wang W, Pang W, Yang G, Gao L, Chu G. Insulin regulates gap junction intercellular communication in porcine granulosa cells through modulation of connexin43 protein expression. Theriogenology 2023; 212:172-180. [PMID: 37738821 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2023.09.008] [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: 05/13/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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Gap junction intercellular communication (GJIC) among granulosa cells plays an important role in folliculogenesis, and it is temporal-spatially regulated during follicular development. Connexin (Cx) proteins predominantly form the basal structure of gap junctions in granulosa cells. In our study, immunohistochemical analysis revealed that Cx43 is the most widely expressed connexin in porcine follicles, especially among the large antral follicles. With application of insulin on porcine granulosa cells, we found that insulin significantly facilitated the protein level of Cx43, not mRNA level. This process is dependent on the phosphorylated activities of AKT and Erk since selective AKT and Erk inhibitors, LY294002 and U0126, respectively, hampered the potential of insulin to up-regulate Cx43 protein expression. As a consequence, the insulin-enhanced Cx43-couple GJIC activity in porcine granulosa cells was corresponding attenuated by the administration of LY294002 and U0126. Our findings provide a new insight into the molecular mechanisms by which insulin mediates cell-cell communication in porcine granulosa cells and sheds light on nutrition-reproduction interactions.
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- Lin Yin
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, PR China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, PR China.
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Fu X, Shi L, Liu P, Jiao Y, Guo S, Chen Q, Zheng Q, Chen X, Wang Y. Expression and Clinical Significance of HIF-1α in Follicular Fluid and Granulosa Cells in Infertile PCOS Patients. Reprod Sci 2023; 30:2263-2274. [PMID: 36690916 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-022-01135-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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The present study aimed to determine the clinical predictive significance of HIF-1α in follicular development and assisted reproductive technology (ART). We collected follicular fluid (FF) and granulosa cells (GCs) from PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) patients (experimental group) and other patients who were infertile due to tubal factors or male factors (control group) with IVF/ICSI-ET. The localization and expression of HIF-1α in GCs were determined by immunofluorescence staining. HIF-1α protein and mRNA expression were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and quantitative real-time PCR, respectively. To clarify the regulation of HIF-1α by TGF-β1, we added the HIF-1α-specific blocker YC-1 to GCs. The serum AMH, LH, LH/FSH, testosterone, BMI and the number of oocytes retrieved in the PCOS group were significantly higher, while the cleavage rate was significantly lower, than those in the control group. HIF-1α protein was expressed in the cytoplasm of GCs. The expression of HIF-1α protein in the FF of the PCOS group was significantly lower than that in the control group. However, the expression of HIF-1α protein in GCs between the two groups was not significantly different. HIF-1α protein was highly expressed in large FF (follicular diameter ≥ 14 mm). Compared with the control group, the expression of HIF-1α mRNA in GCs of the PCOS group was significantly lower. The results showed a significant positive correlation between HIF-1α and TGF-β1 expression. We found that both HIF-1α and TGF-β1 were involved in the development of PCOS follicular development. The mutual regulation of HIF-1α and TGF-β1 may be one of the important mechanisms of the occurrence and development of PCOS.
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- Xiayan Fu
- Reproductive Medical Center, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200065, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200065, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200065, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200065, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200065, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200065, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Nanxiang Hospital, Shanghai, 201802, China
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- Reproductive Medical Center, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200065, China.
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Zhang Y, Guo Z, Du Z, Yao Z, Guo T, Cheng Y, Wang K, Ma X, Chen C, Kebreab E, Wang D, Lyu L. Effects of BAMBI on luteinized follicular granulosa cell proliferation and steroid hormone production in sheep. Mol Reprod Dev 2023; 90:153-165. [PMID: 36775976 DOI: 10.1002/mrd.23674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/14/2023]
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Bone morphogenetic protein and activin membrane-bound inhibitor (BAMBI) regulates mammalian ovarian follicle growth and maturation; however, its effect on luteinized granulosa cells (LGCs) in sheep ovarian follicles remains unknown. Here we explored the regulatory role of LGC functions and steroid hormone synthesis by BAMBI. Multiple sequence alignment revealed that the sheep BAMBI gene sequence was relatively conserved. Sheep LGCs were strongly positive for BAMBI. LGC proliferation increased when BAMBI was silenced and decreased when BAMBI was overexpressed. After BAMBI overexpression, the expression of CASP3, CASP8, CASP9, and BAX significantly increased, whereas that of BCL2 and the ratio of BCL2/BAX expression decreased. The opposite was observed after BAMBI silencing. CDKN1A, CCND1, and CCND2 were downregulated with BAMBI overexpression and upregulated with BAMBI silencing. Expression of steroid hormone-related genes (CYP11A1, STAR, and 3BHSD), except CYP19A1, significantly increased after BAMBI overexpression. Moreover, estrogen and progesterone secretion increased after BAMBI overexpression and decreased after BAMBI interference. The effect of the exogenous addition of bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP2) on GCs was similar to that of BAMBI overexpression. In conclusion, BAMBI can regulate the proliferation and steroid hormone synthesis of sheep LGCs, and BMP2 can affect LGCs as an activator of BAMBI. These findings provide a basis for further research on the physiological role of BAMBI.
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- Yaqi Zhang
- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Beijing Vocational College of Agriculture, Beijing, China
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, China
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- College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of California, Davis, California, USA
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- Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, China
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Shi S, Hu Y, Song X, Huang L, Zhang L, Zhou X, Gao L, Pang W, Yang G, Chu G. Totipotency of miR-184 in porcine granulosa cells. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2022; 558:111765. [PMID: 36049599 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2022.111765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Estradiol (E2) synthesis, cell proliferation and the apoptosis of porcine granulosa cells (GCs) affect follicular growth and development. The miR-184 level in ovary tissues of Yorkshire × Landrace sows was significantly higher in high-yielding sows than that in low-yielding sows, which was the same as in Yorkshire sows. However, the roles of miR-184 on E2 granulosa cells (GCs) are still unclear. We found that miR-184 promoted E2 synthesis and proliferation but inhibited apoptosis in GCs by targeting nuclear receptor subfamily 1 group D member 1 (NR1D1), cyclin dependent kinase inhibitor 1A (P21,CDKN1A) and homeodomain interacting protein kinase 2 (HIPK2) respectively. These findings indicated that miR-184 is a novel key factor that regulates the physiological functions of GCs.
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- Shengjie Shi
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China; Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China; Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China; Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China; Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China; Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China; Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China; Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China; Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China; Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China; Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China.
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Bu Q, Liu S, Wang Z, Zou J, Wang P, Cao H, Li D, Cao B, An X, Song Y, Li G. PITX2 regulates steroidogenesis in granulosa cells of dairy goat by the WNT/β-catenin pathway. Gen Comp Endocrinol 2022; 321-322:114027. [PMID: 35300988 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygcen.2022.114027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Revised: 03/10/2022] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Paired-like homeodomain transcription factor 2 (PITX2), a major driver of multiple tissue development, is a transcription factor that regulates gene expression in organisms. However, it is unknown if PITX2 regulates goat granulosa cell (GC) steroidogenesis. Therefore, we investigated the role and mechanism of PITX2 in GC steroidogenesis. In our study, PITX2 significantly facilitated the secretion level of estrogen and progesterone through increasing CYP11A1, CYP19A1, and STAR mRNA and protein expressions in GCs. Furthermore, PITX2 participated in the WNT pathway, enhancing the production of E2 and P4 in GCs. PITX2 in GCs increased the DVL-1 and CTNNB1 expression, involved in the WNT/β-catenin signaling pathway related to steroidogenesis. Moreover, GC steroidogenesis-related gene translation was decreased by CTNNB1-siRNA but enhanced when transfected with PITX2. PITX2 regulates secretion of E2 and P4 from GCs via the WNT/β-catenin pathway and alters GC proliferation and steroidogenesis. These findings will help understand the role of PITX2 in goat ovarian follicular development and oocyte maturation.
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- Qiqi Bu
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, PR China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, PR China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, PR China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, PR China.
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Maylem ERS, Spicer LJ. Effects of transforming growth factor β1 on steroidogenesis of feline granulosa cells cultured in vitro. Reprod Fertil Dev 2022; 34:789-797. [PMID: 35605602 DOI: 10.1071/rd22034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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CONTEXT Little is known about the hormonal regulation of feline ovarian granulosa cell proliferation and steroidogenesis. AIMS To determine if transforming growth factor β1 (TGFB1), activin, epidermal growth factor (EGF), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), melatonin, and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) regulate granulosa cell steroidogenesis and proliferation in cats, three experiments were conducted in winter season. METHODS Granulosa cells were isolated and treated in vitro with various hormones in serum-free medium for 48h after an initial 48h plating in 10% fetal calf serum. KEY RESULTS Treatment with IGF1 and FSH increased (P<0.05) estradiol production by 2.3- and 1.33-fold, respectively. In contrast, TGFB1 blocked (P<0.05) IGF1-induced estradiol production and inhibited FSH-induced estradiol production by 60%. Combined with FSH or FSH plus IGF1, TGFB1 inhibited (P<0.05) cell proliferation, whereas TGFB1 increased progesterone production by 2.8-fold in the presence of FSH plus IGF1. EGF decreased (P<0.05) FSH plus IGF1-induced estradiol production by 89% but did not affect progesterone production or cell numbers. Activin did not affect (P>0.10) cell numbers or steroidogenesis in the presence of FSH plus IGF1. Melatonin and LH decreased (P<0.05) estradiol production 53% and 59%, respectively, without affecting progesterone production or cell proliferation. CONCLUSIONS The present study has identified TGFB1 as a major regulator of feline ovarian function, in addition to EGF, IGF1, melatonin, LH and FSH. IMPLICATIONS These studies will provide useful information for future development of fertility control in feline species.
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- Excel R S Maylem
- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA
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- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA
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Zhou X, Mo Z, Li Y, Huang L, Yu S, Ge L, Hu Y, Shi S, Zhang L, Wang L, Gao L, Yang G, Chu G. Oleic acid reduces steroidogenesis by changing the lipid type stored in lipid droplets of ovarian granulosa cells. J Anim Sci Biotechnol 2022; 13:27. [PMID: 35130983 PMCID: PMC8822748 DOI: 10.1186/s40104-021-00660-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Oleic acid is an abundant free fatty acid present in livestock that are in a negative energy-balance state, and it may have detrimental effects on female reproduction and fertility. Oleic acid induces lipid accumulation in bovine granulosa cells, which leads to a foam cell-like morphology and reduced steroidogenesis. However, why oleic acid increases lipid accumulation but decreases steroidogenesis remains unclear. This study focused on oleic acid’s effects on lipid type and steroidogenesis. Results Oleic acid increased the lipid accumulation in a concentration-dependent manner and mainly increased the triglyceride level and decreased the cholesterol ester level. Oleic acid also led to a decline in estradiol and progesterone production in porcine granulosa cells in vitro. In addition, oleic acid up-regulated the expression of CD36 and diacylglycerol acyltransferase 2, but down-regulated the expression of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase, scavenger receptor class B member 1 and acetyl-Coenzyme A acetyltransferase 2, as well as steroidogenesis-related genes, including cytochrome P450 family 11 subfamily A member 1, cytochrome P450 family 19 subfamily A member 1 and 3 as well as steroidogenic acute regulatory protein at the mRNA and protein levels. An oleic acid-rich diet also enhanced the triglyceride levels and reduced the cholesterol levels in ovarian tissues of female mice, which resulted in lower estradiol levels than in control-fed mice. Compared with the control, decreases in estrus days and the numbers of antral follicles and corpora lutea, as well as an increase in the numbers of the atretic follicles, were found in the oleic acid-fed female mice. Conclusions Oleic acid changed the lipid type stored in lipid droplets of ovarian granulosa cells, and led to a decrease in steroidogenesis. These results improve our understanding of fertility decline in livestock that are in a negative energy-balance state.
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- Xiaoge Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China.,Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China.,Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China.,Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- College of veterinary medicine, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China.,Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China.,Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China.,Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China.,Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China.,Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China. .,Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China. .,Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China.
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Wang L, Li J, Zhang L, Shi S, Zhou X, Hu Y, Gao L, Yang G, Pang W, Chen H, Zhao L, Chu G, Cai C. NR1D1 targeting CYP19A1 inhibits estrogen synthesis in ovarian granulosa cells. Theriogenology 2021; 180:17-29. [PMID: 34933195 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2021.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2021] [Revised: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The circadian system performs an important role in mammalian reproduction with significant effects on hormone secretion. Nuclear receptor subfamily 1 group D member 1 (NR1D1) functions as a transcriptional repressor in the circadian system and affects granulosa cells (GCs), but how it regulates estrogen synthesis has not been clarified. We investigated the effect of NR1D1 on estrogen synthesis and found that NR1D1 was highly expressed in GCs, mainly in cell nuclei. Additionally, the expression of NR1D1 and estrogen synthesis key genes CYP19A1, CYP11A1 and StAR showed rhythmic changes in porcine ovarian GCs. Activation of NR1D1 enhances its ability to inhibit the transcriptional activity of CYP19A1 by binding to the RORE on the CYP19A1 promoter, resulting in a decrease in estradiol content. Interference with NR1D1 can eliminate the transcriptional inhibition of CYP19A1 and promote the synthesis of estradiol. The results suggest that the hormone secretion of the ovary itself is also regulated by the biological clock, and any factors that affect the circadian rhythm can affect the endocrine and reproductive performance of sows, so the natural rhythm of sows should be maintained in production.
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- Liguang Wang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F Univeristy, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F Univeristy, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F Univeristy, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F Univeristy, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F Univeristy, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F Univeristy, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F Univeristy, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F Univeristy, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F Univeristy, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F Univeristy, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F Univeristy, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F Univeristy, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F Univeristy, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.
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Molehin D, Rasha F, Rahman RL, Pruitt K. Regulation of aromatase in cancer. Mol Cell Biochem 2021; 476:2449-2464. [PMID: 33599895 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-021-04099-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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The regulation of aromatase, an enzyme involved in the biosynthesis of estrogen in normal and cancer cells, has been associated with growth factor signaling and immune response modulation. The tissue-specific regulatory roles of these factors are of particular importance as local aromatase expression is strongly linked to cancer development/progression and disease outcomes in patients. Therefore, aromatase has become a chemotherapeutic target and aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are used in the clinic for treating hormone-dependent cancers. Although AIs have shown promising results in the treatment of cancers, the emerging increase in AI-resistance necessitates the development of new and improved targeted therapies. This review discusses the role of tumor and stromal-derived growth factors and immune cell modulators in regulating aromatase. Current single-agent and combination therapies with or without AIs targeting growth factors and immune checkpoints are also discussed. This review highlights recent studies that show new connections between growth factors, mediators of immune response, and aromatase regulation.
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- Deborah Molehin
- Department of Immunology & Molecular Microbiology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA
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- Department of Immunology & Molecular Microbiology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA
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- Department of Immunology & Molecular Microbiology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA. .,Department of Immunology & Molecular Microbiology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 3601 4th Street, Lubbock, TX, 79430-6591, USA.
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Cheng JC, Fang L, Yan Y, He J, Guo Y, Jia Q, Gao Y, Han X, Sun YP. TGF-β1 stimulates aromatase expression and estradiol production through SMAD2 and ERK1/2 signaling pathways in human granulosa-lutein cells. J Cell Physiol 2021; 236:6619-6629. [PMID: 33512728 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.30305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2020] [Revised: 12/27/2020] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
Abstract
Estradiol (E2), one of the main steroid hormones secreted by the ovaries, plays an important role in maintaining normal female reproductive function. Ovarian granulosa cells are the main source of E2 production because these cells express aromatase, which is encoded by the CYP19A1 gene and catalyzes the final step in E2 biosynthesis from androgens. Transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-β1) and its receptors are expressed in human granulosa cells, and TGF-β1 expression can be detected in human follicular fluid. To date, TGF-β1 has been shown to regulate various ovarian functions. However, whether aromatase can be regulated by TGF-β1 in human granulosa cells has not been determined. In the present study, we demonstrate that TGF-β1 stimulates aromatase expression in primary human granulosa-lutein cells and in the human ovarian granulose-like tumor cell line, KGN. We used pharmacological inhibitors and small interfering RNA-mediated knockdown approaches to reveal that the SMAD2 and ERK1/2 signaling pathways are involved in TGF-β1-induced aromatase expression and E2 production. These results not only provide important insights into the molecular mechanisms that mediate TGF-β1-induced aromatase expression and E2 production in human granulosa cells but also increase the understanding of the normal physiological roles of TGF-β1 in the ovary.
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- Jung-Chien Cheng
- Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, Center for Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, Center for Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, Center for Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, Center for Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, Center for Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, Center for Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, Center for Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, Center for Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Reproduction and Genetics, Center for Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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Chen X, Zhao C, Xu Y, Huang K, Wang Y, Wang X, Zhou X, Pang W, Yang G, Yu T. Adipose-specific BMP and activin membrane-bound inhibitor (BAMBI) deletion promotes adipogenesis by accelerating ROS production. J Biol Chem 2021; 296:100037. [PMID: 33158991 PMCID: PMC7949090 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.ra120.014793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Revised: 10/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
With the improvement of people's living standards, the number of obese patients has also grown rapidly. It is reported that the level of oxidative stress in obese patients has significantly increased, mainly caused by the increase in reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels in adipose tissue. Studies have shown that the use of siRNA to interfere with bone morphogenetic protein and activin membrane-bound inhibitor (BAMBI) expression could promote adipocyte differentiation, and under hypoxic conditions, BAMBI could act as a regulator of HIF1α to regulate the polarity damage of epithelial cells. In view of these results, we speculated that BAMBI may regulate adipogenesis by regulating the level of ROS. In this study, we generated adipose-specific BAMBI knockout mice (BAMBI AKO) and found that compared with control mice, BAMBI AKO mice showed obesity when fed with high-fat diet, accompanied by insulin resistance, glucose intolerance, hypercholesterolemia, and increased inflammation in adipose tissue. Interestingly, adipose-specific deficiency of BAMBI could cause an increase in the expression level of Nox4, thereby promoting ROS production in cytoplasm and mitochondria and the DNA-binding activity of C/EBPβ and ultimately promoting adipogenesis. Consistently, our findings indicated that BAMBI may be a reactive oxygen regulator to affect adipogenesis, thereby controlling obesity and metabolic syndrome.
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- Xiaochang Chen
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China.
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Zhong Y, Li L, Chen Z, Diao S, He Y, Zhang Z, Zhang H, Yuan X, Li J. MIR143 Inhibits Steroidogenesis and Induces Apoptosis Repressed by H3K27me3 in Granulosa Cells. Front Cell Dev Biol 2020; 8:565261. [PMID: 33195195 PMCID: PMC7604341 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2020.565261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
The granulosa cell growth factor and apoptotic factor are two factors to determine follicular apoptosis. Whether ssc-miR-143-3p (MIR143) plays as an apoptosis factor in porcine granulosa cells (pGCs) remain unclear. This study tries to investigate what function of MIR143 is and how MIR143 gets these functions in pGCs from 3 to 5 mm medium-sized follicles. Firstly, 5' RACE was used to identify the structure of MIR143, and in situ hybridization, qPCR, and DNA pull-down were employed to exhibit the spatio-temporal expression and transcriptional regulation of MIR143. Furthermore, ELISA, Western blotting, and flow cytometry were adopted to explore the functions of MIR143 in pGCs. It was found that MIR143 was an exonic miRNA located in host gene LOC100514340 with an increasing expression during follicular growth. Moreover, MIR143 suppressed steroidogenesis related genes of HSD17β4, ER1, and PTGS2, negatively regulating estrogen, androgen, progesterone, and prostaglandin. MIR143 induced the apoptosis via activation of BAX-dependent Caspase 3 signaling. Furthermore, H3K27me3 influenced the recruitment of transcription factors and binding proteins to repress MIR143 transcription. At last, H3K27me3 agonist with MIR143 inhibition activated steroidogenesis but repressed apoptosis. These findings suggest that H3K27me3-mediated MIR143 inhibition play a critical role in follicular atresia by regulating cell apoptosis and steroidogenesis, which will provide useful information for further investigations of H3K27me3-miediated MIR143 epigenetic regulation in follicular growth in mammals.
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- Yuyi Zhong
- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, National Engineering Research Centre for Breeding Swine Industry, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, National Engineering Research Centre for Breeding Swine Industry, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, National Engineering Research Centre for Breeding Swine Industry, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, National Engineering Research Centre for Breeding Swine Industry, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, National Engineering Research Centre for Breeding Swine Industry, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, National Engineering Research Centre for Breeding Swine Industry, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, National Engineering Research Centre for Breeding Swine Industry, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, National Engineering Research Centre for Breeding Swine Industry, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Laboratory Animals, Guangdong Laboratory Animals Monitoring Institute, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Lab of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, National Engineering Research Centre for Breeding Swine Industry, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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Liu D, Wang Y, Jing H, Meng Q, Yang J. Mendelian randomization integrating GWAS and mQTL data identified novel pleiotropic DNA methylation loci for neuropathology of Alzheimer's disease. Neurobiol Aging 2020; 97:18-27. [PMID: 33120085 DOI: 10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2020.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2020] [Revised: 09/04/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
The pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) remains largely unclear. Exploring the genetic/epigenetic loci showing pleiotropic association with the neuropathologies of AD may greatly enhance understanding of the mechanisms underlying the development of AD. In this study, using data from the Religious Orders Study and the Rush Memory and Aging Project, we undertook a Mendelian randomization approach integrating genome-wide association studies (GWASs) and DNA methylation quantitative trait locus data to explore pleiotropic epigenetic loci for AD neuropathologies, including amyloid-β (Aβ) load and tau-containing neurofibrillary tangle density. We performed GWASs of DNA methylation in brain tissues from 592 participants and mapped 60,595 cis-SNP-CpG pairs after correction for multiple testing. By linking cis-DNA methylation quantitative trait locus with GWAS results for Aβ load and tau tangles, we identified 47 CpGs showing pleiotropic association with Aβ load by the Mendelian randomization analysis. We then used gene expression data from 537 individuals and performed quantitative trait methylation analysis. We found that 18 of the 47 CpGs were in cis associated with 25 mRNAs/genes, comprising 41 unique CpG-mRNA/gene pairs. Our findings shed light on the role of DNA methylation in the pathogenesis of Aβ.
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- Di Liu
- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Beijing Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Beijing Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Beijing Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Beijing Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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- Division of Statistics, School of Economics, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China; Research Center of Financial Information, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China; Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA; Department of Neurological Sciences, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.
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Shi S, Zhou X, Li J, Zhang L, Hu Y, Li Y, Yang G, Chu G. MiR-214-3p promotes proliferation and inhibits estradiol synthesis in porcine granulosa cells. J Anim Sci Biotechnol 2020; 11:94. [PMID: 32944234 PMCID: PMC7488653 DOI: 10.1186/s40104-020-00500-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Granulosa cells (GCs) proliferation and estradiol synthesis significantly affect follicular development. The miR-214-3p expression in the ovarian tissues of high-yielding sows is higher than that in low-yielding sows, indicating that miR-214-3p may be involved in sow fertility. However, the functions and mechanisms of miR-214-3p on GCs are unclear. This study focuses on miR-214-3p in terms of the effects on GCs proliferation and estradiol synthesis. Results Our findings revealed that miR-214-3p promotes proliferation and inhibits estradiol synthesis in porcine GCs. MiR-214-3p can increase the percentage of S-phase cells, the number of EdU labeled positive cells, and cell viability. However, E2 concentration was reduced after miR-214-3p agomir treatment. We also found that miR-214-3p up-regulates the expression of cell cycle genes including cell cycle protein B (Cyclin B), cell cycle protein D (Cyclin D), cell cycle protein E (Cyclin E), and cyclin-dependent kinase 4 (CDK4) at the transcription and translation levels, but down-regulates the mRNA and protein levels of cytochrome P450 family 11 subfamily A member 1 (CYP11A1), cytochrome P450 family 19 subfamily A member 1 (CYP19A1), and steroidogenic acute regulatory protein (StAR) (i.e., the key enzymes in estradiol synthesis). On-line prediction, bioinformatics analysis, a luciferase reporter assay, RT-qPCR, and Western blot results showed that the target genes of miR-214-3p in proliferation and estradiol synthesis are Mfn2 and NR5A1, respectively. Conclusions Our findings suggest that miR-214-3p plays an important role in the functional regulation of porcine GCs and therefore may be a target gene for regulating follicular development.
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- Shengjie Shi
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100 China.,Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100 China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100 China.,Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100 China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100 China.,Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100 China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100 China.,Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100 China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100 China.,Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100 China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100 China.,Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100 China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100 China.,Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100 China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100 China.,Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100 China
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Ouyang Q, Hu S, Wang G, Hu J, Zhang J, Li L, Hu B, He H, Liu H, Xia L, Wang J. Comparative Transcriptome Analysis Suggests Key Roles for 5-Hydroxytryptamlne Receptors in Control of Goose Egg Production. Genes (Basel) 2020; 11:E455. [PMID: 32331314 PMCID: PMC7230923 DOI: 10.3390/genes11040455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Revised: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 04/17/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
To date, research on poultry egg production performance has only been conducted within inter or intra-breed groups, while those combining both inter- and intra-breed groups are lacking. Egg production performance is known to differ markedly between Sichuan white goose (Anser cygnoides) and Landes goose (Anser anser). In order to understand the mechanism of egg production performance in geese, we undertook this study. Here, 18 ovarian stromal samples from both Sichuan white goose and Landes goose at the age of 145 days (3 individuals before egg production initiation for each breed) and 730 days (3 high- and low egg production individuals during non-laying periods for each breed) were collected to reveal the genome-wide expression profiles of ovarian mRNAs and lncRNAs between these two geese breeds at different physiological stages. Briefly, 58, 347, 797, 777, and 881 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and 56, 24, 154, 105, and 224 differentially expressed long non-coding RNAs (DElncRNAs) were found in LLD vs. HLD (low egg production Landes goose vs. high egg production Landes goose), LSC vs. HSC (low egg production Sichuan White goose vs. high egg production Sichuan white goose), YLD vs. YSC (young Landes goose vs. young Sichuan white goose), HLD vs. HSC (high egg production Landes goose vs. high egg production Sichuan white goose), and LLD vs. LSC (low egg production Landes goose vs. low egg production Sichuan white goose) groups, respectively. Functional enrichment analysis of these DEGs and DElncRNAs suggest that the "neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction pathway" is crucial for egg production, and particularly, members of the 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor (HTR) family affect egg production by regulating ovarian metabolic function. Furthermore, the big differences in the secondary structures among HTR1F and HTR1B, HTR2B, and HTR7 may lead to their different expression patterns in goose ovaries of both inter- and intra-breed groups. These results provide novel insights into the mechanisms regulating poultry egg production performance.
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, China; (Q.O.); (S.H.); (G.W.); (J.H.); (J.Z.); (L.L.); (B.H.); (H.H.); (H.L.); (L.X.)
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Yin L, Wang W, Wei H, Xi F, Chu G, Yang G. Localization and expression of CTRP6 in ovary and its regulation by FSH in porcine granulosa cells. Theriogenology 2019; 127:56-65. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2019.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2018] [Revised: 01/08/2019] [Accepted: 01/11/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Landry DA, Sirard MA. Follicle capacitation: a meta-analysis to investigate the transcriptome dynamics following follicle-stimulating hormone decline in bovine granulosa cells†. Biol Reprod 2018; 99:877-887. [DOI: 10.1093/biolre/ioy090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2018] [Accepted: 04/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- David A Landry
- Centre de recherche en reproduction, développement et santé intergénérationnelle (CRDSI), Département des Sciences Animales, Faculté des sciences de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation, Université Laval, Québec, Canada
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- Centre de recherche en reproduction, développement et santé intergénérationnelle (CRDSI), Département des Sciences Animales, Faculté des sciences de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation, Université Laval, Québec, Canada
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