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Suteau V, Zuzic L, Hansen DH, Kjølbye LR, Sibilia P, Gourdin L, Briet C, Thomas M, Bourdeaud E, Tricoire-Leignel H, Schiøtt B, Carato P, Rodien P, Munier M. Effects and risk assessment of halogenated bisphenol A derivatives on human follicle stimulating hormone receptor: An interdisciplinary study. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 479:135619. [PMID: 39217935 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.135619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2024] [Revised: 08/20/2024] [Accepted: 08/21/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
Abstract
Halogenated bisphenol A (BPA) derivatives are produced during disinfection treatment of drinking water or are synthesized as flame retardants (TCBPA or TBBPA). BPA is considered as an endocrine disruptor especially on human follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR). Using a global experimental approach, we assessed the effect of halogenated BPA derivatives on FSHR activity and estimated the risk of halogenated BPA derivatives to the reproductive health of exposed populations. For the first time, we show that FSHR binds halogenated BPA derivatives, at 10 nM, a concentration lower than those requires to modulate the activity of nuclear receptors and/or steroidogenesis enzymes. Indeed, bioluminescence assays show that FSHR response is lowered up to 42.36 % in the presence of BPA, up to 32.79 % by chlorinated BPA derivatives and up to 27.04 % by brominated BPA derivatives, at non-cytotoxic concentrations and without modification of basal receptor activity. Moreover, molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulations, and site-directed mutagenesis experiments demonstrate that the halogenated BPA derivatives bind the FSHR transmembrane domain reducing the signal transduction efficiency which lowers the cellular cAMP production and in fine disrupts the physiological effect of FSH. The potential reproductive health risk of exposed individuals was estimated by comparing urinary concentrations (through a collection of human biomonitoring data) with the lowest effective concentrations derived from in vitro cell assays. Our results suggest a potentially high concern for the risk of inhibition of the FSHR pathway. This global approach based on FSHR activity could enable the rapid characterization of the toxicity of halogenated BPA derivatives (or other compounds) and assess the associated risk of exposure to these halogenated BPA derivatives.
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- Valentine Suteau
- Angers University, MITOVASC, CarMe Team, CNRS UMR 6015, INSERM U1083, Angers, France; Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Nutrition, University Hospital Angers, Angers, France
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- Department of Chemistry, Aarhus University, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Angers University, MITOVASC, CarMe Team, CNRS UMR 6015, INSERM U1083, Angers, France; Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Nutrition, University Hospital Angers, Angers, France
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- Angers University, MITOVASC, CarMe Team, CNRS UMR 6015, INSERM U1083, Angers, France; Centre de Référence des Maladies Rares de la Thyroïde et des Récepteurs Hormonaux, University Hospital Angers, Angers, France
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- Angers University, MITOVASC, CarMe Team, CNRS UMR 6015, INSERM U1083, Angers, France; Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Nutrition, University Hospital Angers, Angers, France; Centre de Référence des Maladies Rares de la Thyroïde et des Récepteurs Hormonaux, University Hospital Angers, Angers, France
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- Poitiers University, Ecology & Biology of Interactions Laboratory, CNRS UMR 7285, INSERM CIC1402, IHES Research Group, Poitiers, France
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- Poitiers University, Ecology & Biology of Interactions Laboratory, CNRS UMR 7285, INSERM CIC1402, IHES Research Group, Poitiers, France
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- Department of Chemistry, Aarhus University, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark; Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO), Aarhus University, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Poitiers University, Ecology & Biology of Interactions Laboratory, CNRS UMR 7285, INSERM CIC1402, IHES Research Group, Poitiers, France
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- Angers University, MITOVASC, CarMe Team, CNRS UMR 6015, INSERM U1083, Angers, France; Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Nutrition, University Hospital Angers, Angers, France; Centre de Référence des Maladies Rares de la Thyroïde et des Récepteurs Hormonaux, University Hospital Angers, Angers, France
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- Angers University, MITOVASC, CarMe Team, CNRS UMR 6015, INSERM U1083, Angers, France; Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Nutrition, University Hospital Angers, Angers, France; Centre de Référence des Maladies Rares de la Thyroïde et des Récepteurs Hormonaux, University Hospital Angers, Angers, France.
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Raut S, Khambata K, Singh D, Balasinor NH. Dopamine receptor D2 regulates genes involved in germ cell movement and sperm motility in rat testes†. Biol Reprod 2024; 110:377-390. [PMID: 37956402 DOI: 10.1093/biolre/ioad153] [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: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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The function of dopamine receptor D2 (D2R) is well associated with sperm motility; however, the physiological role of D2R present on testicular cells remains elusive. The aim of the present study is to delineate the function of testicular D2R. Serum dopamine levels were found to decrease with age, whereas testicular D2R expression increased. In rat testicular sections, D2R immunolabeling was observed in interstitial cells, spermatogonia, spermatocytes and mature elongated spermatids, whereas tyrosine hydroxylase immunolabeling was selectively detected in Leydig cells. In vitro seminiferous tubule culture following bromocriptine (D2R agonist) treatment resulted in decreased cAMP levels. Microarray identified 1077 differentially expressed genes (511 up-regulated, 566 down-regulated). The majority of differentially expressed genes were present in post-meiotic cells including early and late spermatids, and sperm. Gene ontology elucidated processes related to extra-cellular matrix to be enriched and was supported by differential expression of various collagens and laminins, thereby indicating a role of dopamine in extra-cellular matrix integrity and transport of spermatids across the seminiferous epithelium. Gene ontology and enrichment map also highlighted cell/sperm motility to be significantly enriched. Therefore, genes involved in sperm motility functions were further validated by RT-qPCR. Seven genes (Akap4, Ccnyl1, Iqcf1, Klc3, Prss55, Tbc1d21, Tl18) were significantly up-regulated, whereas four genes (Dnah1, Dnah5, Clxn, Fsip2) were significantly down-regulated by bromocriptine treatment. The bromocriptine-stimulated reduction in seminiferous tubule cyclic AMP and associated changes in spermatid gene expression suggests that dopamine regulates both spermatogenesis and spermiogenesis within the seminiferous epithelium, and spermatozoa motility following spermiation, as essential processes for fertility.
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- Sanketa Raut
- Department of Neuroendocrinology, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Gamete Immunobiology, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Neuroendocrinology, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Neuroendocrinology, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health, Mumbai, India
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Sánchez-Jasso DE, López-Guzmán SF, Bermúdez-Cruz RM, Oviedo N. Novel Aspects of cAMP-Response Element Modulator (CREM) Role in Spermatogenesis and Male Fertility. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:12558. [PMID: 37628737 PMCID: PMC10454534 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241612558] [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: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Spermatogenesis is a very complex process with an intricate transcriptional regulation. The transition from the diploid to the haploid state requires the involvement of specialized genes in meiosis, among other specific functions for the formation of the spermatozoon. The transcription factor cAMP-response element modulator (CREM) is a key modulator that triggers the differentiation of the germ cell into the spermatozoon through the modification of gene expression. CREM has multiple repressor and activator isoforms whose expression is tissue-cell-type specific and tightly regulated by various factors at the transcriptional, post-transcriptional and post-translational level. The activator isoform CREMτ controls the expression of several relevant genes in post-meiotic stages of spermatogenesis. In addition, exposure to xenobiotics negatively affects CREMτ expression, which is linked to male infertility. On the other hand, antioxidants could have a positive effect on CREMτ expression and improve sperm parameters in idiopathically infertile men. Therefore, CREM expression could be used as a biomarker to detect and even counteract male infertility. This review examines the importance of CREM as a transcription factor for sperm production and its relevance in male fertility, infertility and the response to environmental xenobiotics that may affect CREMτ expression and the downstream regulation that alters male fertility. Also, some health disorders in which CREM expression is altered are discussed.
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- Diego Eduardo Sánchez-Jasso
- Departamento de Genética y Biología Molecular, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (CINVESTAV-IPN), Mexico City 07360, Mexico; (D.E.S.-J.); (S.F.L.-G.); (R.M.B.-C.)
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- Departamento de Genética y Biología Molecular, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (CINVESTAV-IPN), Mexico City 07360, Mexico; (D.E.S.-J.); (S.F.L.-G.); (R.M.B.-C.)
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- Departamento de Genética y Biología Molecular, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (CINVESTAV-IPN), Mexico City 07360, Mexico; (D.E.S.-J.); (S.F.L.-G.); (R.M.B.-C.)
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- Unidad de Investigación Médica en Immunología e Infectología, Centro Médico Nacional La Raza, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), Mexico City 02990, Mexico
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Duan J, Xu P, Zhang H, Luan X, Yang J, He X, Mao C, Shen DD, Ji Y, Cheng X, Jiang H, Jiang Y, Zhang S, Zhang Y, Xu HE. Mechanism of hormone and allosteric agonist mediated activation of follicle stimulating hormone receptor. Nat Commun 2023; 14:519. [PMID: 36720854 PMCID: PMC9889800 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-36170-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is an essential glycoprotein hormone for human reproduction, which functions are mediated by a G protein-coupled receptor, FSHR. Aberrant FSH-FSHR signaling causes infertility and ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Here we report cryo-EM structures of FSHR in both inactive and active states, with the active structure bound to FSH and an allosteric agonist compound 21 f. The structures of FSHR are similar to other glycoprotein hormone receptors, highlighting a conserved activation mechanism of hormone-induced receptor activation. Compound 21 f formed extensive interactions with the TMD to directly activate FSHR. Importantly, the unique residue H6157.42 in FSHR plays an essential role in determining FSHR selectivity for various allosteric agonists. Together, our structures provide a molecular basis of FSH and small allosteric agonist-mediated FSHR activation, which could inspire the design of FSHR-targeted drugs for the treatment of infertility and controlled ovarian stimulation for in vitro fertilization.
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- Jia Duan
- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 201203, Shanghai, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100049, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 201203, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Biophysics and Department of Pathology of Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,MOE Frontier Science Center for Brain Research and Brain-Machine Integration, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Immunity and Inflammatory diseases, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.,Medical Research Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.,School of medicine, Tsinghua university, Beijing, China.,Tsinghua-Peking Center for life science, Tsinghua university, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 201203, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 201203, Shanghai, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100049, Beijing, China
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- Department of Biophysics and Department of Pathology of Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,MOE Frontier Science Center for Brain Research and Brain-Machine Integration, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Immunity and Inflammatory diseases, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Biophysics and Department of Pathology of Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,MOE Frontier Science Center for Brain Research and Brain-Machine Integration, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Immunity and Inflammatory diseases, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 201203, Shanghai, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100049, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 201203, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 201203, Shanghai, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100049, Beijing, China.,Lingang Laboratory, 200031, Shanghai, China.,School of Life Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, 201210, Shanghai, China
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- Lingang Laboratory, 200031, Shanghai, China.,School of Life Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, 201210, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China. .,Medical Research Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China. .,School of medicine, Tsinghua university, Beijing, China. .,Tsinghua-Peking Center for life science, Tsinghua university, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Biophysics and Department of Pathology of Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. .,Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. .,MOE Frontier Science Center for Brain Research and Brain-Machine Integration, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. .,Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Immunity and Inflammatory diseases, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 201203, Shanghai, China. .,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100049, Beijing, China. .,School of Life Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, 201210, Shanghai, China.
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Tesarik J, Mendoza-Tesarik R. Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate: A Central Player in Gamete Development and Fertilization, and Possible Target for Infertility Therapies. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232315068. [PMID: 36499392 PMCID: PMC9736025 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232315068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 11/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Human infertility, of both male and female origin, is often caused by the deficient response of the testis and the ovary to hormonal stimuli that govern sperm and oocyte development and fertilization. The effects of hormones and other extracellular ligands involved in these events are often mediated by G-protein-coupled receptors that employ cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) as the principal second messenger transducing the receptor-generated signal to downstream elements. This opinion article summarizes the actions of cAMP in sperm and oocyte development and fertilization, leading to therapeutic actions targeting cAMP metabolism to alleviate human male and female infertility.
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scAPAmod: Profiling Alternative Polyadenylation Modalities in Single Cells from Single-Cell RNA-Seq Data. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23158123. [PMID: 35897701 PMCID: PMC9329739 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23158123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Alternative polyadenylation (APA) is a key layer of gene expression regulation, and APA choice is finely modulated in cells. Advances in single-cell RNA-seq (scRNA-seq) have provided unprecedented opportunities to study APA in cell populations. However, existing studies that investigated APA in single cells were either confined to a few cells or focused on profiling APA dynamics between cell types or identifying APA sites. The diversity and pattern of APA usages on a genomic scale in single cells remains unappreciated. Here, we proposed an analysis framework based on a Gaussian mixture model, scAPAmod, to identify patterns of APA usage from homogeneous or heterogeneous cell populations at the single-cell level. We systematically evaluated the performance of scAPAmod using simulated data and scRNA-seq data. The results show that scAPAmod can accurately identify different patterns of APA usages at the single-cell level. We analyzed the dynamic changes in the pattern of APA usage using scAPAmod in different cell differentiation and developmental stages during mouse spermatogenesis and found that even the same gene has different patterns of APA usages in different differentiation stages. The preference of patterns of usages of APA sites in different genomic regions was also analyzed. We found that patterns of APA usages of the same gene in 3′ UTRs (3′ untranslated region) and non-3′ UTRs are different. Moreover, we analyzed cell-type-specific APA usage patterns and changes in patterns of APA usages across cell types. Different from the conventional analysis of single-cell heterogeneity based on gene expression profiling, this study profiled the heterogeneous pattern of APA isoforms, which contributes to revealing the heterogeneity of single-cell gene expression with higher resolution.
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Banerjee AA, Joseph S, Mahale SD. From cell surface to signalling and back: the life of the mammalian FSH receptor. FEBS J 2020; 288:2673-2696. [DOI: 10.1111/febs.15649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Revised: 11/17/2020] [Accepted: 11/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Antara A. Banerjee
- Division of Structural Biology National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (Indian Council of Medical Research) Parel India
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- Genetic Research Center National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (Indian Council of Medical Research) Parel India
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- Division of Structural Biology National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (Indian Council of Medical Research) Parel India
- ICMR Biomedical Informatics Centre National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (Indian Council of Medical Research) Parel India
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Sahu B, Shah S, Prabhudesai K, Contini A, Idicula-Thomas S. Discovery of small molecule binders of human FSHR(TMD) with novel structural scaffolds by integrating structural bioinformatics and machine learning algorithms. J Mol Graph Model 2019; 89:156-166. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmgm.2019.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2018] [Revised: 01/30/2019] [Accepted: 02/01/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Receptor: Advances and Remaining Challenges. INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2018; 338:1-58. [DOI: 10.1016/bs.ircmb.2018.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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ALKBH5-dependent m6A demethylation controls splicing and stability of long 3'-UTR mRNAs in male germ cells. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2017; 115:E325-E333. [PMID: 29279410 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1717794115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 353] [Impact Index Per Article: 50.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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N6-methyladenosine (m6A) represents one of the most common RNA modifications in eukaryotes. Specific m6A writer, eraser, and reader proteins have been identified. As an m6A eraser, ALKBH5 specifically removes m6A from target mRNAs and inactivation of Alkbh5 leads to male infertility in mice. However, the underlying molecular mechanism remains unknown. Here, we report that ALKBH5-mediated m6A erasure in the nuclei of spermatocytes and round spermatids is essential for correct splicing and the production of longer 3'-UTR mRNAs, and failure to do so leads to aberrant splicing and production of shorter transcripts with elevated levels of m6A that are rapidly degraded. Our study identified reversible m6A modification as a critical mechanism of posttranscriptional control of mRNA fate in late meiotic and haploid spermatogenic cells.
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Male infertility is a major and growing problem and, in most cases, the specific root cause is unknown. Here we show that the transcription factor SOX30 plays a critical role in mouse spermatogenesis. Sox30-null mice are healthy and females are fertile, but males are sterile. In the absence of Sox30 meiosis initiates normally in both sexes but, in males, germ cell development arrests during the post-meiotic round spermatid period. In the mutant testis, acrosome and axoneme development are aberrant, multinucleated germ cells (symplasts) form and round spermatids unable to process beyond step 3 of spermiogenesis. No elongated spermatids nor spermatozoa are produced. Thus, Sox30 represents a rare example of a gene for which loss of function results in a complete arrest of spermatogenesis at the onset of spermiogenesis. Our results suggest that SOX30 mutations may underlie some instances of unexplained non-obstructive azoospermia in humans.
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Zhang Y, Li G, Zhong Y, Huang M, Wu J, Zheng J, Rong W, Zeng L, Yin X, Lu F, Xie Z, Xu D, Fan Q, Jia X, Wang T, Hu Q, Chen W, Wang Q, Huang Z. 1,2-Dichloroethane Induces Reproductive Toxicity Mediated by the CREM/CREB Signaling Pathway in Male NIH Swiss Mice. Toxicol Sci 2017; 160:299-314. [PMID: 28973639 DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kfx182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/24/2023] Open
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1,2-Dichloroethane (1,2-DCE) is a widely used chlorinated organic toxicant but little is known about the reproductive disorders induced by its excessive exposure. To reveal 1,2-DCE-induced male reproductive toxicity and to elucidate the underlying mechanisms, we exposed male National Institutes of Health Swiss mice to 1,2-DCE by inhalation at 0, 100, 350, and 700 mg/m3 for 6 h/day, for 1 and 4 weeks. Our findings showed a significant decrease in body weight with increased testis/body weight ratio, reduced sperm concentration and induced malformation of spermatozoa, and vacuolar degeneration of germ cells in the seminiferous tubules of testes in mice exposed to 1,2-DCE. Cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP)-response element binding protein (CREB) and cAMP-response element modulator (CREM) were significantly inhibited by 1,2-DCE. This is consistent with the declines in the transducer of regulated CREB activity 1 and activator of CREM in testis, which results in the decrease in lactate dehydrogenase C and testis-specific kinase 1 in the testes. Moreover, the activation of p53 and Bax with the inhibition of Bcl-2 might be the reason for the upregulation of caspase-3 in the apoptosis, as detected by TdT-mediated dUTP nick-end labeling assay in the testes induced by 1,2-DCE. Finally, elevated testosterone levels were found along with increased levels of gonadotropin-releasing hormone, cAMP, luteinizing hormone (LH), and LH receptors in the testes. These findings suggest that 1,2-DCE inhibits CREM/CREB signaling cascade and subsequently induces apoptosis associated with p53 activation and mitochondrial dysfunction. This also results in induced malformation of spermatozoa, reduced sperm concentration, and pathological impairment of the testes.
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- Yating Zhang
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Occupational Disease Prevention and Treatment, Department of Toxicology, Guangdong Province Hospital for Occupational Disease Prevention and Treatment, Guangzhou 510300, China
- Faculty of Preventive Medicine, A Key Laboratory of Guangzhou Environmental Pollution and Risk Assessment, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Occupational Disease Prevention and Treatment, Department of Toxicology, Guangdong Province Hospital for Occupational Disease Prevention and Treatment, Guangzhou 510300, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Occupational Disease Prevention and Treatment, Department of Toxicology, Guangdong Province Hospital for Occupational Disease Prevention and Treatment, Guangzhou 510300, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Occupational Disease Prevention and Treatment, Department of Toxicology, Guangdong Province Hospital for Occupational Disease Prevention and Treatment, Guangzhou 510300, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Occupational Disease Prevention and Treatment, Department of Toxicology, Guangdong Province Hospital for Occupational Disease Prevention and Treatment, Guangzhou 510300, China
- Faculty of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Occupational Disease Prevention and Treatment, Department of Toxicology, Guangdong Province Hospital for Occupational Disease Prevention and Treatment, Guangzhou 510300, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Occupational Disease Prevention and Treatment, Department of Toxicology, Guangdong Province Hospital for Occupational Disease Prevention and Treatment, Guangzhou 510300, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Occupational Disease Prevention and Treatment, Department of Toxicology, Guangdong Province Hospital for Occupational Disease Prevention and Treatment, Guangzhou 510300, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Occupational Disease Prevention and Treatment, Department of Toxicology, Guangdong Province Hospital for Occupational Disease Prevention and Treatment, Guangzhou 510300, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Occupational Disease Prevention and Treatment, Department of Toxicology, Guangdong Province Hospital for Occupational Disease Prevention and Treatment, Guangzhou 510300, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Occupational Disease Prevention and Treatment, Department of Toxicology, Guangdong Province Hospital for Occupational Disease Prevention and Treatment, Guangzhou 510300, China
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- Faculty of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Faculty of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Faculty of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Faculty of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Faculty of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Faculty of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Faculty of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Occupational Disease Prevention and Treatment, Department of Toxicology, Guangdong Province Hospital for Occupational Disease Prevention and Treatment, Guangzhou 510300, China
- Faculty of Preventive Medicine, A Key Laboratory of Guangzhou Environmental Pollution and Risk Assessment, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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The Cstf2t Polyadenylation Gene Plays a Sex-Specific Role in Learning Behaviors in Mice. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0165976. [PMID: 27812195 PMCID: PMC5094787 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0165976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2016] [Accepted: 10/20/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Polyadenylation is an essential mechanism for the processing of mRNA 3′ ends. CstF-64 (the 64,000 Mr subunit of the cleavage stimulation factor; gene symbol Cstf2) is an RNA-binding protein that regulates mRNA polyadenylation site usage. We discovered a paralogous form of CstF-64 called τCstF-64 (Cstf2t). The Cstf2t gene is conserved in all eutherian mammals including mice and humans, but the τCstF-64 protein is expressed only in a subset of mammalian tissues, mostly testis and brain. Male mice that lack Cstf2t (Cstf2t-/- mice) experience disruption of spermatogenesis and are infertile, although female fertility is unaffected. However, a role for τCstF-64 in the brain has not yet been determined. Given the importance of RNA polyadenylation and splicing in neuronal gene expression, we chose to test the hypothesis that τCstF-64 is important for brain function. Male and female 185-day old wild type and Cstf2t-/- mice were examined for motor function, general activity, learning, and memory using rotarod, open field activity, 8-arm radial arm maze, and Morris water maze tasks. Male wild type and Cstf2t-/- mice did not show differences in learning and memory. However, female Cstf2t-/- mice showed significantly better retention of learned maze tasks than did female wild type mice. These results suggest that τCstf-64 is important in memory function in female mice. Interestingly, male Cstf2t-/- mice displayed less thigmotactic behavior than did wild type mice, suggesting that Cstf2t may play a role in anxiety in males. Taken together, our studies highlight the importance of mRNA processing in cognition and behavior as well as their established functions in reproduction.
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Dumasia K, Kumar A, Deshpande S, Sonawane S, Balasinor NH. Differential roles of estrogen receptors, ESR1 and ESR2, in adult rat spermatogenesis. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2016; 428:89-100. [PMID: 27004961 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2016.03.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2016] [Revised: 03/18/2016] [Accepted: 03/19/2016] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Estrogens, through their receptors, play an important role in regulation of spermatogenesis. However, the precise role of the estrogen receptors (ESR1 and ESR2) has been difficult to determine as in vivo estradiol treatment would signal through both the ESRs. Hence we had developed in vivo selective ESR agonist administration models in adult male rats to decipher the individual roles of the ESRs. Treatment with both ESR1 and ESR2 agonists decreased sperm counts after 60 days of treatment. The present study aimed to delineate the precise causes of decreased sperm counts following treatment with the two ESR agonists. Treatment with ESR1 agonist causes an arrest in differentiation of round spermatids into elongated spermatids, mainly due to down-regulation of genes involved in spermiogenesis. ESR2 agonist administration reduces sperm counts due to spermiation failure and spermatocyte apoptosis. Spermiation failure observed is due to defects in tubulobulbar complex formation because of decrease in expression of genes involved in actin remodelling. The increase in spermatocyte apoptosis could be due to increase in oxidative stress and decrease in transcripts of anti-apoptotic genes. Our results suggest that the two ESRs regulate distinct aspects of spermatogenesis. ESR1 is mainly involved with regulation of spermiogenesis, while ESR2 regulates spermatocyte apoptosis and spermiation. Activation of estrogen signaling through either of the receptors can affect their respective processes during spermatogenesis and lead to low sperm output. Since many environmental estrogens can bind to the two ESRs with different affinities, these observations can be useful in understanding their potential effects on spermatogenesis.
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- Kushaan Dumasia
- Department of Neuroendocrinology, National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (Indian Council of Medical Research), Parel, Mumbai 400 012, India
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- Department of Neuroendocrinology, National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (Indian Council of Medical Research), Parel, Mumbai 400 012, India
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- Department of Neuroendocrinology, National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (Indian Council of Medical Research), Parel, Mumbai 400 012, India
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- Confocal Facility, National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (Indian Council of Medical Research), Parel, Mumbai 400 012, India
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- Department of Neuroendocrinology, National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (Indian Council of Medical Research), Parel, Mumbai 400 012, India.
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Kutteyil SS, Kulkarni BJ, Mojidra R, Joseph S, Pathak BR, Mahale SD. Comparison of marmoset and human FSH using synthetic peptides of the β-subunit L2 loop region and anti-peptide antibodies. J Pept Sci 2016; 22:397-405. [DOI: 10.1002/psc.2882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2016] [Revised: 03/08/2016] [Accepted: 03/09/2016] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Susha S. Kutteyil
- Division of Structural Biology; National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (Indian Council of Medical Research); Jehangir Merwanji Street Parel Mumbai 400 012 India
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- Division of Structural Biology; National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (Indian Council of Medical Research); Jehangir Merwanji Street Parel Mumbai 400 012 India
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- Division of Structural Biology; National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (Indian Council of Medical Research); Jehangir Merwanji Street Parel Mumbai 400 012 India
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- Biomedical Informatics Centre; National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (Indian Council of Medical Research); Jehangir Merwanji Street Parel Mumbai 400 012 India
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- Division of Structural Biology; National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (Indian Council of Medical Research); Jehangir Merwanji Street Parel Mumbai 400 012 India
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- Division of Structural Biology; National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (Indian Council of Medical Research); Jehangir Merwanji Street Parel Mumbai 400 012 India
- Biomedical Informatics Centre; National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (Indian Council of Medical Research); Jehangir Merwanji Street Parel Mumbai 400 012 India
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Xu P, Tang S, Jiang L, Yang L, Zhang D, Feng S, Zhao T, Dong Y, He W, Wang R, Zhang J, Liang Z. Nanomaterial-dependent immunoregulation of dendritic cells and its effects on biological activities of contraceptive nanovaccines. J Control Release 2016; 225:252-68. [PMID: 26826303 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2016.01.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2015] [Revised: 01/19/2016] [Accepted: 01/24/2016] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Nanovehicles are promising delivery systems for various vaccines. Nevertheless, different biophysicochemical properties of nanoparticles (NPs), dominating their in vitro and in vivo performances for vaccination, remain unclear. We attempted to elucidate the effects of NPs and their pH-sensitivity on in vitro and in vivo efficacy of resulting prophylactic nanovaccines containing a contraceptive peptide (FSHR). To this end, pH-responsive and non-responsive nanovaccines were produced using acetalated β-cyclodextrin (Ac-bCD) and poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA), respectively. Meanwhile, FSHR derived from an epitope of the follicle-stimulating hormone receptor was used as the model antigen. FSHR-containing Ac-bCD and PLGA NPs were successfully prepared by a nanoemulsion technique, leading to well-shaped nanovaccines with high loading efficiency. The pH-sensitivity of Ac-bCD and PLGA nanovaccines was examined by in vitro hydrolysis and antigen release studies. Nanovaccines could be effectively engulfed by dendritic cells (DCs) via endocytosis in both dose and time dependent manners, and their intracellular trafficking was closely related to the pH-sensitivity of the carrier materials. Furthermore, nanovaccines could induce the secretion of inflammatory cytokines by DCs and T cells co-cultured with the stimulated DCs. In vivo evaluations demonstrated that nanovaccines were more potent than that based on the complete Freund's adjuvant, with respect to inducing anti-FSHR antibody, reducing the sperm count, inhibiting the sperm motility, and increasing the teratosperm rate. Immunization of male mice with nanovaccines notably decreased the parturition incidence of the mated females. Consequently, both in vitro and in vivo activities of FSHR could be considerably augmented by NPs. More importantly, our studies indicated that the pH-responsive nanovaccine was not superior over the non-responsive counterpart for the examined peptide antigen.
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- Pingping Xu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China; Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hospital 81 of PLA, Nanjing 210002, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Tangshan Workers' Hospital of Hebei Province, Tangshan 063000, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Institute of Immunology, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China.
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Licatalosi DD. Roles of RNA-binding Proteins and Post-transcriptional Regulation in Driving Male Germ Cell Development in the Mouse. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2016; 907:123-51. [PMID: 27256385 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-29073-7_6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Tissue development and homeostasis are dependent on highly regulated gene expression programs in which cell-specific combinations of regulatory factors determine which genes are expressed and the post-transcriptional fate of the resulting RNA transcripts. Post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression by RNA-binding proteins has critical roles in tissue development-allowing individual genes to generate multiple RNA and protein products, and the timing, location, and abundance of protein synthesis to be finely controlled. Extensive post-transcriptional regulation occurs during mammalian gametogenesis, including high levels of alternative mRNA expression, stage-specific expression of mRNA variants, broad translational repression, and stage-specific activation of mRNA translation. In this chapter, an overview of the roles of RNA-binding proteins and the importance of post-transcriptional regulation in male germ cell development in the mouse is presented.
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- Donny D Licatalosi
- Center for RNA Molecular Biology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA.
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Grozdanov PN, Amatullah A, Graber JH, MacDonald CC. TauCstF-64 Mediates Correct mRNA Polyadenylation and Splicing of Activator and Repressor Isoforms of the Cyclic AMP-Responsive Element Modulator (CREM) in Mouse Testis. Biol Reprod 2015; 94:34. [PMID: 26700942 PMCID: PMC4787626 DOI: 10.1095/biolreprod.115.134684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2015] [Accepted: 12/17/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Spermatogenesis is coordinated by the spatial and temporal expression of many transcriptional and posttranscriptional factors. The cyclic AMP-responsive element modulator (CREM) gene encodes both activator and repressor isoforms that act as transcription factors to regulate spermiogenesis. We found that the testis-expressed paralog of CstF-64, tauCstF-64 (gene symbol Cstf2t), is involved in a polyadenylation site choice switch of Crem mRNA and leads to an overall decrease of the Crem mRNAs that are generated from internal promoters in Cstf2t(-/-) mice. More surprisingly, loss of tauCstF-64 also leads to alternative splicing of Crem exon 4, which contains an important activation domain. Thus, testis-specific CREMtau2 isoform protein levels are reduced in Cstf2t(-/-) mice. Consequently, expression of 15 CREM-regulated genes is decreased in testes of Cstf2t(-/-) mice at 25 days postpartum. These effects might further contribute to the infertility phenotype of these animals. This demonstrates that tauCstF-64 is an important stage-specific regulator of Crem mRNA processing that modulates the spatial and temporal expression of downstream stage-specific genes necessary for the proper development of sperm in mice.
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- Petar N Grozdanov
- Department of Cell Biology and Biochemistry, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas
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- Department of Cell Biology and Biochemistry, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas
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- Center for Genome Dynamics, The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, Maine
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- Department of Cell Biology and Biochemistry, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas
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Banerjee AA, Dupakuntla M, Pathak BR, Mahale SD. FSH receptor-specific residues L501 and I505 in extracellular loop 2 are essential for its function. J Mol Endocrinol 2015; 54:193-204. [PMID: 25791375 DOI: 10.1530/jme-14-0275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/18/2015] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The extracellular loop 2 (EL2) of FSH receptor (FSHR) plays a pivotal role in various events downstream of FSH stimulation. Because swapping the six FSHR-specific residues in EL2 (chimeric EL2M) with those from LH/choriogonadotropin receptor resulted in impaired internalization of FSH-FSHR complex and low FSH-induced cAMP production, six substitution mutants of EL2 were generated to ascertain the contribution of individual amino acids to the effects shown by chimeric EL2M. Results revealed that L(501)F mainly and I(505)V to a lesser extent contribute to the diminished receptor function in chimeric EL2M. HEK293 cells stably expressing WT and chimeric EL2M FSHR were generated to track the fate of the receptors post FSH induction. The chimeric EL2M FSHR stable clone showed weak internalization and cAMP response similar to transiently transfected cells. Furthermore, reduced FSH-induced ERK phosphorylation was also observed. The interaction of activated chimeric EL2M and L(501)F FSHR with β-arrestins was weak compared with WT FSHR, thus explaining the impaired internalization of chimeric EL2M and corroborating the indispensable role of EL2 in receptor function.
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- Antara A Banerjee
- Division of Structural BiologyNational Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (Indian Council of Medical Research), Jehangir Merwanji Street, Parel, Mumbai 400 012, IndiaNational Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (Indian Council of Medical Research)ICMR Biomedical Informatics Centre, Jehangir Merwanji Street, Parel, Mumbai 400 012, India
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- Division of Structural BiologyNational Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (Indian Council of Medical Research), Jehangir Merwanji Street, Parel, Mumbai 400 012, IndiaNational Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (Indian Council of Medical Research)ICMR Biomedical Informatics Centre, Jehangir Merwanji Street, Parel, Mumbai 400 012, India
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- Division of Structural BiologyNational Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (Indian Council of Medical Research), Jehangir Merwanji Street, Parel, Mumbai 400 012, IndiaNational Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (Indian Council of Medical Research)ICMR Biomedical Informatics Centre, Jehangir Merwanji Street, Parel, Mumbai 400 012, India
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- Division of Structural BiologyNational Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (Indian Council of Medical Research), Jehangir Merwanji Street, Parel, Mumbai 400 012, IndiaNational Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (Indian Council of Medical Research)ICMR Biomedical Informatics Centre, Jehangir Merwanji Street, Parel, Mumbai 400 012, India Division of Structural BiologyNational Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (Indian Council of Medical Research), Jehangir Merwanji Street, Parel, Mumbai 400 012, IndiaNational Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (Indian Council of Medical Research)ICMR Biomedical Informatics Centre, Jehangir Merwanji Street, Parel, Mumbai 400 012, India
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Banerjee AA, Mahale SD. Role of the Extracellular and Intracellular Loops of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Receptor in Its Function. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2015; 6:110. [PMID: 26236283 PMCID: PMC4505104 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2015.00110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2015] [Accepted: 07/03/2015] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR) is a leucine-rich repeat containing class A G-protein coupled receptor belonging to the subfamily of glycoprotein hormone receptors (GPHRs), which includes luteinizing hormone/choriogonadotropin receptor (LH/CGR) and thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor. Its cognate ligand, follicle-stimulating hormone binds to, and activates FSHR expressed on the surface of granulosa cells of the ovary, in females, and Sertoli cells of the testis, in males, to bring about folliculogenesis and spermatogenesis, respectively. FSHR contains a large extracellular domain (ECD) consisting of leucine-rich repeats at the N-terminal end and a hinge region at the C-terminus that connects the ECD to the membrane spanning transmembrane domain (TMD). The TMD consists of seven α-helices that are connected to each other by means of three extracellular loops (ELs) and three intracellular loops (ILs) and ends in a short-cytoplasmic tail. It is well established that the ECD is the primary hormone binding domain, whereas the TMD is the signal transducing domain. However, several studies on the ELs and ILs employing site directed mutagenesis, generation of chimeric receptors and in vitro characterization of naturally occurring mutations have proven their indispensable role in FSHR function. Their role in every phase of the life cycle of the receptor like post translational modifications, cell surface trafficking, hormone binding, activation of downstream signaling, receptor phosphorylation, hormone-receptor internalization, and recycling of hormone-receptor complex have been documented. Mutations in the loops causing dysregulation of these processes lead to pathophysiological conditions. In other GPHRs as well, the loops have been convincingly shown to contribute to various aspects of receptor function. This review article attempts to summarize the extensive contributions of FSHR loops and C-terminal tail to its function.
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- Antara A. Banerjee
- Division of Structural Biology, National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health, Indian Council of Medical Research, Mumbai, India
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- Division of Structural Biology, National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health, Indian Council of Medical Research, Mumbai, India
- ICMR Biomedical Informatics Centre, National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health, Indian Council of Medical Research, Mumbai, India
- *Correspondence: Smita D. Mahale, Division of Structural Biology, ICMR Biomedical Informatics Centre, National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health, Indian Council of Medical Research, Jehangir Merwanji Street, Parel, Mumbai 400 012, India,
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Xu C, Li YC, Yang H, Long Y, Chen MJ, Qin YF, Xia YK, Song L, Gu AH, Wang XR. The preparation and application of N-terminal 57 amino acid protein of the follicle-stimulating hormone receptor as a candidate male contraceptive vaccine. Asian J Androl 2014; 16:623-30. [PMID: 24713829 PMCID: PMC4104094 DOI: 10.4103/1008-682x.125910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2013] [Revised: 11/10/2013] [Accepted: 12/27/2013] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR), which is expressed only on Sertoli cells and plays a key role in spermatogenesis, has been paid attention for its potential in male contraception vaccine research and development. This study introduces a method for the preparation and purification of human FSHR 57-amino acid protein (FSHR-57aa) as well as determination of its immunogenicity and antifertility effect. A recombinant pET-28a(+)-FSHR-57aa plasmid was constructed and expressed in Escherichia coli strain BL21 Star TM (DE3) and the FSHR-57aa protein was separated and collected by cutting the gel and recovering activity by efficient refolding dialysis. The protein was identified by Western blot and high-performance liquid chromatography analysis with a band of nearly 7 kDa and a purity of 97.4%. Male monkeys were immunized with rhFSHR-57aa protein and a gradual rising of specific serum IgG antibody was found which reached a plateau on day 112 (16 weeks) after the first immunization. After mating of one male with three female monkeys, the pregnancy rate of those mated with males immunized against FSHR-57aa was significantly decreased while the serum hormone levels of testosterone and estradiol were not disturbed in the control or the FSHR-57aa groups. By evaluating pathological changes in testicular histology, we found that the blood-testis barrier remained intact, in spite of some small damage to Sertoli cells. In conclusion, our study demonstrates that the rhFSHR-57aa protein might be a feasible male contraceptive which could affect sperm production without disturbing hormone levels.
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- Cheng Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Institute of Toxicology, Nanjing, China
- Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Physiology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Yangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Institute of Toxicology, Nanjing, China
- Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Institute of Toxicology, Nanjing, China
- Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Institute of Toxicology, Nanjing, China
- Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Institute of Toxicology, Nanjing, China
- Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Institute of Toxicology, Nanjing, China
- Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Institute of Toxicology, Nanjing, China
- Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Nanjing, China
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The polyadenosine (polyA) "tail" is an essential feature at the 3' end of nearly all eukaryotic mRNAs. This appendage has roles in many steps in the gene expression pathway and is subject to extensive regulation. Selection of alternative sites for polyA tail addition is a widely used mechanism to generate alternative mRNAs with distinct 3'UTRs that can be subject to distinct forms of posttranscriptional control. One such type of regulation includes cytoplasmic lengthening and shortening of the polyA tail, which is coupled to changes in mRNA translation and decay. Here we present a general overview of 3' end formation in the nucleus and regulation of the polyA tail in the cytoplasm, with an emphasis on the diverse roles of 3' end regulation in the control of gene expression in different biological systems.
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- Thomas J Sweet
- Center for RNA Molecular Biology, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA
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Wide distribution of CREM immunoreactivity in adult and fetal human brain, with an increased expression in dentate gyrus neurons of Alzheimer's as compared to normal aging brains. Amino Acids 2013; 45:1373-83. [PMID: 24100545 DOI: 10.1007/s00726-013-1601-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2013] [Accepted: 09/23/2013] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Human cyclic AMP response modulator proteins (CREMs) are encoded by the CREM gene, which generates 30 or more different CREM protein isoforms. They are members of the leucine zipper protein superfamily of nuclear transcription factors. CREM proteins are known to be implicated in a plethora of important cellular processes within the CNS. Amazingly, little is known about their cellular and regional distribution in the brain, however. Therefore, we studied by means of immunohistochemistry and Western blotting the expression patterns of CREM in developing and adult human brain, as well as in brains of Alzheimer's disease patients. CREM immunoreactivity was found to be widely but unevenly distributed in the adult human brain. Its localization was confined to neurons. In immature human brains, CREM multiple neuroblasts and radial glia cells expressed CREM. In Alzheimer's brain, we found an increased cellular expression of CREM in dentate gyrus neurons as compared to controls. We discuss our results with regard to the putative roles of CREM in brain development and in cognition.
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Huang HFS, Wang S, Molina CA, Ottenweller JE. Preservation of Spermatogenesis in Spinal Cord Injured Rats With Exogenous Testosterone. Relationship With Serum Testosterone Levels and Cellular Localization of cAMP Responsive Element Modulator. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013; 25:95-103. [PMID: 14662791 DOI: 10.1002/j.1939-4640.2004.tb02763.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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UNLABELLED The current experiment examined the effects of exogenous testosterone (T) on spermatogenesis in rats with spinal cord injury (SCI) and their relationship with the cellular distribution of a cyclic AMP-responsive element modulator (CREM) in testicular cells. Implantation of T-filled Silastic capsules (TCs, 1-20 cm) resulted in dose-dependent, biphasic changes in testicular T levels and spermatogenesis in SCI rats. However, dose responsiveness of spermatogenesis to exogenous T in SCI rats differed from that in sham control rats. Specifically, implantation of 2-cm TCs enhanced the effects of SCI on spermatogenesis, resulting in total regression of the seminiferous epithelium. Although 3-cm TCs maintained complete spermatogenesis in sham control rats, this regimen failed to support complete spermatogenesis in SCI rats. Although complete spermatogenesis was maintained in SCI rats given 5-20-cm TC implants, various abnormalities persisted. Cellular distribution of CREM remained normal in SCI rats but was altered in those SCI rats that received 3- or 5-cm TC implants. Such effects were associated with reduced CREM proteins in testicular tissues. These results were consistent with altered cAMP signaling and its regulation in testicular cells after SCI and provided possible mechanistic explanations for the effects of SCI on spermatogenesis. CONCLUSION SCI resulted in changes in the responsiveness of spermatogenesis to exogenous T. These effects were associated with altered cAMP/CREM signaling in testicular cells. Further studies, including a study of the relationship between serum T levels and normalcy of sperm functions and the role of neural-endocrine interactions in mediating the effects of SCI on spermatogenesis and sperm function, are needed so that therapeutic regimens can be designed for clinical use.
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- Hosea F S Huang
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center, East Orange, New Jersey 07103, USA.
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Rehfeld A, Plass M, Krogh A, Friis-Hansen L. Alterations in polyadenylation and its implications for endocrine disease. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2013; 4:53. [PMID: 23658553 PMCID: PMC3647115 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2013.00053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2013] [Accepted: 04/22/2013] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Polyadenylation is the process in which the pre-mRNA is cleaved at the poly(A) site and a poly(A) tail is added - a process necessary for normal mRNA formation. Genes with multiple poly(A) sites can undergo alternative polyadenylation (APA), producing distinct mRNA isoforms with different 3' untranslated regions (3' UTRs) and in some cases different coding regions. Two thirds of all human genes undergo APA. The efficiency of the polyadenylation process regulates gene expression and APA plays an important part in post-transcriptional regulation, as the 3' UTR contains various cis-elements associated with post-transcriptional regulation, such as target sites for micro-RNAs and RNA-binding proteins. Implications of alterations in polyadenylation for endocrine disease: Alterations in polyadenylation have been found to be causative of neonatal diabetes and IPEX (immune dysfunction, polyendocrinopathy, enteropathy, X-linked) and to be associated with type I and II diabetes, pre-eclampsia, fragile X-associated premature ovarian insufficiency, ectopic Cushing syndrome, and many cancer diseases, including several types of endocrine tumor diseases. PERSPECTIVES Recent developments in high-throughput sequencing have made it possible to characterize polyadenylation genome-wide. Antisense elements inhibiting or enhancing specific poly(A) site usage can induce desired alterations in polyadenylation, and thus hold the promise of new therapeutic approaches. SUMMARY This review gives a detailed description of alterations in polyadenylation in endocrine disease, an overview of the current literature on polyadenylation and summarizes the clinical implications of the current state of research in this field.
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- Anders Rehfeld
- Genomic Medicine, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University HospitalCopenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Biology, The Bioinformatics Centre, University of CopenhagenCopenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Biology, The Bioinformatics Centre, University of CopenhagenCopenhagen, Denmark
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- Genomic Medicine, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University HospitalCopenhagen, Denmark
- *Correspondence: Lennart Friis-Hansen, Genomic Medicine, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, 4113, Blegdamsvej 9, DK2100 Copenhagen, Denmark. e-mail:
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Cacciola G, Chioccarelli T, Fasano S, Pierantoni R, Cobellis G. Estrogens and spermiogenesis: new insights from type 1 cannabinoid receptor knockout mice. Int J Endocrinol 2013; 2013:501350. [PMID: 24324492 PMCID: PMC3845505 DOI: 10.1155/2013/501350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2013] [Accepted: 09/26/2013] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Spermatogenesis is a complex mechanism which allows the production of male gametes; it consists of mitotic, meiotic, and differentiation phases. Spermiogenesis is the terminal differentiation process during which haploid round spermatids undergo several biochemical and morphological changes, including extensive remodelling of chromatin and nuclear shape. Spermiogenesis is under control of endocrine, paracrine, and autocrine factors, like gonadotropins and testosterone. More recently, emerging pieces of evidence are suggesting that, among these factors, estrogens may have a role. To date, this is a matter of debate and concern because of the agonistic and antagonistic estrogenic effects that environmental chemicals may have on animal and human with damaging outcome on fertility. In this review, we summarize data which fuel this debate, with a particular attention to our recent results, obtained using type 1 cannabinoid receptor knockout male mice as animal model.
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- Giovanna Cacciola
- Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale, Sez. Bottazzi, Seconda Università di Napoli, Via Costantinopoli 16, 80138 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale, Sez. Bottazzi, Seconda Università di Napoli, Via Costantinopoli 16, 80138 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale, Sez. Bottazzi, Seconda Università di Napoli, Via Costantinopoli 16, 80138 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale, Sez. Bottazzi, Seconda Università di Napoli, Via Costantinopoli 16, 80138 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale, Sez. Bottazzi, Seconda Università di Napoli, Via Costantinopoli 16, 80138 Napoli, Italy
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Dupakuntla M, Pathak B, Roy BS, Mahale SD. Extracellular loop 2 in the FSH receptor is crucial for ligand mediated receptor activation. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2012; 362:60-8. [PMID: 22641019 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2012.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2012] [Revised: 05/17/2012] [Accepted: 05/18/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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The present study aims to determine the role of the specific residues of the extracellular loops (ELs) of the FSH receptor (FSHR) in hormone binding and receptor activation. By substituting the sequences of each of the ELs of human FSHR with those of the luteinizing hormone/choriogonadotropin receptor (LH/CGR), we generated three mutant constructs where the three ELs were individually replaced. A fourth construct had all the three substituted ELs. The receptor expression and hormone binding ability of the mutants were comparable to that of the wild type. Hormone-induced signaling and internalization were lower in the EL2 substitution mutant (EL2M). In this mutant, the EL2 of FSHR was substituted with the corresponding loop of LH/CGR. Interestingly, homology modeling revealed a change in the orientation of EL2 in the mutant receptor. Thus, disruption of EL2 affected overall receptor function, suggesting the role of FSHR specific residues of the loop in ligand mediated signaling.
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- Madhavi Dupakuntla
- Division of Structural Biology, National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (Indian Council of Medical Research), Parel, Mumbai 400 012, India
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Battista N, Meccariello R, Cobellis G, Fasano S, Di Tommaso M, Pirazzi V, Konje JC, Pierantoni R, Maccarrone M. The role of endocannabinoids in gonadal function and fertility along the evolutionary axis. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2012; 355:1-14. [PMID: 22305972 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2012.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2011] [Revised: 12/05/2011] [Accepted: 01/16/2012] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Endocannabinoids are natural lipids able to bind to cannabinoid and vanilloid receptors. Their biological actions at the central and peripheral level are under the tight control of the proteins responsible for their synthesis, transport and degradation. In the last few years, several reports have pointed out these lipid mediators as critical signals, together with sex hormones and cytokines, in various aspects of animal and human reproduction. The identification of anandamide (AEA) and 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG) in reproductive cells and tissues of invertebrates, vertebrates and mammals highlights the key role played by these endogenous compounds along the evolutionary axis. Here, we review the main actions of endocannabinoids on female and male reproductive events, and discuss the interplay between them, steroid hormones and cytokines in regulating fertility. In addition, we discuss the involvement of endocannabinoid signalling in ensuring a correct chromatin remodeling, and hence a good DNA quality, in sperm cells.
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- Natalia Battista
- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche Comparate, Università di Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy
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Sartini BL, Eerhart M, Green S. Differential expression of cyclic-AMP responsive element modulator (CREM) mRNA isoforms during testicular development of boars. Theriogenology 2012; 77:881-7. [PMID: 22056015 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2011.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2011] [Revised: 09/02/2011] [Accepted: 09/11/2011] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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The cyclic-AMP responsive element modulator (CREM) transcription factor, a key regulator of spermatogenesis, can activate or repress gene expression by differential expression of alternatively spliced mRNA isoforms. The objective of this study was to report the sequences of the predominant CREM mRNA isoforms with leader exons B, θ1, θ2, in addition to the relative expression of these transcripts, in immature and adult boar testes. Activator CREM isoforms τγ (containing the B exon), θ1τγ and θ2τγ, were expressed in the adult boar testes, but not in immature testes. The CREM θ2τγ isoform had the highest expression levels in the adult boar testes compared to the τγ and θ1τγ isoforms (θ2τγ = 4.94 ± 1.49 in contrast to τγ = 1.66 ± 0.79 and θ1τγ = 2.32 ± 0.72; mean ± SD; P < 0.01). Interestingly, the predominant CREM mRNA isoforms in adult boar testes contained the C and γ exons; these exons are not present in human and rodent CREM mRNA, demonstrating species-specific expression. In contrast to the adult CREM isoforms, only CREM mRNA isoforms with the B exon (τ1 and α) were amplified in the 21 d (immature) boar testes. Further understanding of CREM mRNA isoform expression and regulation during boar spermatogenesis could contribute to our knowledge of spermatogenic efficiency in this species.
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- B L Sartini
- Department of Fisheries, Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island 02881, USA.
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Kosir R, Juvan P, Perse M, Budefeld T, Majdic G, Fink M, Sassone-Corsi P, Rozman D. Novel insights into the downstream pathways and targets controlled by transcription factors CREM in the testis. PLoS One 2012; 7:e31798. [PMID: 22384077 PMCID: PMC3285179 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0031798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2011] [Accepted: 01/17/2012] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The essential role of the Crem gene in normal sperm development is widely accepted and is confirmed by azoospermia in male mice lacking the Crem gene. The exact number of genes affected by Crem absence is not known, however a large difference has been observed recently between the estimated number of differentially expressed genes found in Crem knock-out (KO) mice compared to the number of gene loci bound by CREM. We therefore re-examined global gene expression in male mice lacking the Crem gene using whole genome transcriptome analysis with Affymetrix microarrays and compared the lists of differentially expressed genes from Crem−/− mice to a dataset of genes where binding of CREM was determined by Chip-seq. We determined the global effect of CREM on spermatogenesis as well as distinguished between primary and secondary effects of the CREM absence. We demonstrated that the absence of Crem deregulates over 4700 genes in KO testis. Among them are 101 genes associated with spermatogenesis 41 of which are bound by CREM and are deregulated in Crem KO testis. Absence of several of these genes in mouse models has proven their importance for normal spermatogenesis and male fertility. Our study showed that the absence of Crem plays a more important role on different aspects of spermatogenesis as estimated previously, with its impact ranging from apoptosis induction to deregulation of major circadian clock genes, steroidogenesis and the cell-cell junction dynamics. Several new genes important for normal spermatogenesis and fertility are down-regulated in KO testis and are therefore possible novel targets of CREM.
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- Rok Kosir
- Center for Functional Genomics and Bio-Chips, Institute of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Diagenomi Ltd, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Center for Functional Genomics and Bio-Chips, Institute of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Medical Experimental Centre, Institute of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Center for Animal Genomics, Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Center for Animal Genomics, Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Institute of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
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- Department of Haematology, University Medical Center Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Pharmacology, University of California Irvine, Irvine, California, United States of America
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- Center for Functional Genomics and Bio-Chips, Institute of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Wei SM, Yan ZZ, Zhou J. Psoralea corylifolia protects against testicular torsion/detorsion-induced ischemia/reperfusion injury. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2011; 137:568-574. [PMID: 21704691 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2011.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2011] [Revised: 06/01/2011] [Accepted: 06/09/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The pathophysiology of testicular torsion-detorsion is ischemia-reperfusion injury of the testis. In the course of testicular ischemia and reperfusion, overgeneration of reactive oxygen species is a major initiating component of the testicular spermatogenic injury. Reactive oxygen species regulate many genes whose expression affects cell-cycle regulation, cell proliferation, and apoptosis. The transcription factor cAMP-responsive element modulator-τ (CREMτ) plays an essential role in spermatogenesis. Psoralea corylifolia, a medicinal herb with anti-oxidative activity, has been used to treat male reproductive dysfunction in traditional Chinese medicine. In this study, we investigated the effect of Psoralea corylifolia on testicular torsion/detorsion-induced injury. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixty adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into 3 groups, each containing 20 rats. Rats in the control group underwent a sham operation of the left testis. In the torsion-detorsion group, the left testis was rotated 720° for 2h. Rats in the treatment group received the same surgical procedure as the torsion-detorsion group, but Psoralea corylifolia was administered orally. Bilateral orchiectomy was performed on half of the rats in each experimental group at 4h after detorsion for measurement of malondialdehyde which is an indicator of intratesticular reactive oxygen species content. Orchiectomy was performed on the remaining rats at 3 months after detorsion for analysis of testicular CREMτ expression and spermatogenesis. RESULTS Unilateral testicular torsion-detorsion caused a significant increase in malondialdehyde level and caused significant decreases in CREMτ expression and spermatogenesis in ipsilateral testes. Psoralea corylifolia treatment significantly decreased malondialdehyde level and significantly increased CREMτ expression and spermatogenesis in ipsilateral testes, compared with torsion-detorsion group. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that Psoralea corylifolia may protect testicular spermatogenesis by enhancing CREMτ expression by scavenging reactive oxygen species.
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- Department of Surgery, Zhejiang Medical College, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province 310053, China.
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White-Cooper H, Davidson I. Unique aspects of transcription regulation in male germ cells. Cold Spring Harb Perspect Biol 2011; 3:cshperspect.a002626. [PMID: 21555408 DOI: 10.1101/cshperspect.a002626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Spermatogenesis is a complex and ordered differentiation process in which the spermatogonial stem cell population gives rise to primary spermatocytes that undergo two successive meiotic divisions followed by a major biochemical and structural reorganization of the haploid cells to generate mature elongate spermatids. The transcriptional regulatory programs that orchestrate this process have been intensively studied in model organisms such as Drosophila melanogaster and mouse. Genetic and biochemical approaches have identified the factors involved and revealed mechanisms of action that are unique to male germ cells. In a well-studied example, cofactors and pathways distinct from those used in somatic tissues mediate the action of CREM in male germ cells. But perhaps the most striking feature concerns the paralogs of somatically expressed transcription factors and of components of the general transcription machinery that act in distinct regulatory mechanisms in both Drosophila and murine spermatogenesis.
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- Helen White-Cooper
- School of Biosciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF10 3AX, United Kingdom
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Yang LH, Li JT, Yan P, Liu HL, Zeng SY, Wu YZ, Liang ZQ, He W. Follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR)-derived peptide vaccine induced infertility in mice without pathological effect on reproductive organs. Reprod Fertil Dev 2011; 23:544-50. [DOI: 10.1071/rd10142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2010] [Accepted: 11/12/2010] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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In a previous study it was found that priming with recombinant human follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (rhFSHR) protein (F140) and boosting with a peptide containing amino acids 32–44 from FSHR showed a specific immune response and fertility inhibition in adult male mice. However, this priming and boosting led to damage of the reproductive organs. Therefore, to eliminate this damage, the peptide prime–boost strategy was explored as a possible means of avoiding the pathological change while maintaining infertility. Immunisation with the peptide prime–boost strategy led to decreased fertility 10 weeks after vaccination, which is consistent with Balb/C mice treated with the protein prime–peptide boost regime. In contrast to the cellular swelling and spotty necrosis in spermatogonia observed in the protein-primed mice, the mice receiving peptide priming did not display pathological damage in seminiferous tubules and interstitial cells. Thus, the prime–boost immune regime with the FSHR-derived peptide potentially provides a much safer candidate for a contraceptive vaccine.
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Safarinejad MR, Shafiei N, Safarinejad S. Evaluating the role of the FSH receptor gene Thr307-Ala and Asn680-Ser polymorphisms in male infertility and their association with semen quality and reproductive hormones. BJU Int 2010; 108:E117-25. [PMID: 21105990 DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-410x.2010.09890.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine whether Thr(307)-Asn(680) and Ala(307)-Ser(680) polymorphisms of the follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (FSH-R) gene are associated with male infertility, semen quality, and reproductive hormones. PATIENTS AND METHODS The FSH-R polymorphisms at codons 680 and 307 were analysed by restriction-fragment-length polymorphism (RFLP) in 172 infertile men and in an equal number of age-matched healthy fertile men. Genotyping of the FSH-R gene was performed using the polymerase chain reaction RFLP technique. All of the participants underwent semen analysis, and reproductive hormones were also measured. RESULTS Allelic frequencies were 29.7% serine (Ser) and 70.3% asparagine (Asn) for fertile men (the control group), and 33.1% Ser and 66.9% Asn for infertile men (P > 0.05). The FSH-R genotype at position 680 was 49.4% (Asn/Asn), 41.9% (Asn/Ser), and 8.7% (Ser/Ser) in the control group and 40.1% (Asn/Asn), 46.5% (Asn/Ser), and 13.4% (Ser/Ser) in infertile men, respectively (P > 0.05, chi-squared test). Allelic frequencies were 33.1% alanine (Ala) and 66.9% threonine (Thr) for the control group, and 37.8% Ala and 62.2% Thr for the infertile men. The frequencies of genotypes at position 307 were 45.5% Thr/Thr, 43% Thr/Ala, and 11.6% Ala/Ala for the control group and 36.1% Thr/Thr, 52.3% Thr/Ala, and 11.6% Ala/Ala for infertile men. No significant association between codon 680 and codon 307 genotypes and infertility was observed (P = 0.076 and P = 0.073, respectively). The odds ratio (OR) values indicated that individuals with the Thr/Thr + Asn/Ser combined genotypes had a > 50% decreased risk for developing infertility (OR = 0.44; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.22-0.77; P = 0.006). The patients with heterozygous Thr/Ala + Asn/Ser combined genotype were 2.65 times more susceptible to infertility than the control group (OR = 2.65; 95% CI: 1.74-3.82; P = 0.0053). The FSH-R codon 680 and codon 307 genotypes did not result in different serum FSH levels either in men with normal spermatogenesis (the control group) or in men with oligoasthenoteratozoospermia (infertile men). We did not observe any significant association of FSH-R genotype frequencies with any of the sperm characteristics analysed in either group. CONCLUSIONS No significant correlation between serum FSH levels and semen characteristics, or fertility status and FSH-R gene polymorphisms was found. The combination of heterozygous Thr/Ala + Asn/Ser genotypes increases the risk for male infertility.
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Martianov I, Choukrallah MA, Krebs A, Ye T, Legras S, Rijkers E, Van Ijcken W, Jost B, Sassone-Corsi P, Davidson I. Cell-specific occupancy of an extended repertoire of CREM and CREB binding loci in male germ cells. BMC Genomics 2010; 11:530. [PMID: 20920259 PMCID: PMC3091680 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2164-11-530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2010] [Accepted: 09/29/2010] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background CREB and CREM are closely related factors that regulate transcription in response to various stress, metabolic and developmental signals. The CREMτ activator isoform is selectively expressed in haploid spermatids and plays an essential role in murine spermiogenesis. Results We have used chromatin immunoprecipitation coupled to sequencing (ChIP-seq) to map CREM and CREB target loci in round spermatids from adult mouse testis and spermatogonia derived GC1-spg cells respectively. We identify more than 9000 genomic loci most of which are cell-specifically occupied. Despite the fact that round spermatids correspond to a highly specialised differentiated state, our results show that they have a remarkably accessible chromatin environment as CREM occupies more than 6700 target loci corresponding not only to the promoters of genes selectively expressed in spermiogenesis, but also of genes involved in functions specific to other cell types. The expression of only a small subset of these target genes are affected in the round spermatids of CREM knockout animals. We also identify a set of intergenic binding loci some of which are associated with H3K4 trimethylation and elongating RNA polymerase II suggesting the existence of novel CREB and CREM regulated transcripts. Conclusions We demonstrate that CREM and CREB occupy a large number of promoters in highly cell specific manner. This is the first study of CREM target promoters directly in a physiologically relevant tissue in vivo and represents the most comprehensive experimental analysis of CREB/CREM regulatory potential to date.
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- Igor Martianov
- Institut de Génétique et de Biologie Moléculaire et Cellulaire, CNRS/INSERM/UDS, Illkirch, France
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Hermo L, Pelletier RM, Cyr DG, Smith CE. Surfing the wave, cycle, life history, and genes/proteins expressed by testicular germ cells. Part 4: intercellular bridges, mitochondria, nuclear envelope, apoptosis, ubiquitination, membrane/voltage-gated channels, methylation/acetylation, and transcription factors. Microsc Res Tech 2010; 73:364-408. [PMID: 19941288 DOI: 10.1002/jemt.20785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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As germ cells divide and differentiate from spermatogonia to spermatozoa, they share a number of structural and functional features that are common to all generations of germ cells and these features are discussed herein. Germ cells are linked to one another by large intercellular bridges which serve to move molecules and even large organelles from the cytoplasm of one cell to another. Mitochondria take on different shapes and features and topographical arrangements to accommodate their specific needs during spermatogenesis. The nuclear envelope and pore complex also undergo extensive modifications concomitant with the development of germ cell generations. Apoptosis is an event that is normally triggered by germ cells and involves many proteins. It occurs to limit the germ cell pool and acts as a quality control mechanism. The ubiquitin pathway comprises enzymes that ubiquitinate as well as deubiquitinate target proteins and this pathway is present and functional in germ cells. Germ cells express many proteins involved in water balance and pH control as well as voltage-gated ion channel movement. In the nucleus, proteins undergo epigenetic modifications which include methylation, acetylation, and phosphorylation, with each of these modifications signaling changes in chromatin structure. Germ cells contain specialized transcription complexes that coordinate the differentiation program of spermatogenesis, and there are many male germ cell-specific differences in the components of this machinery. All of the above features of germ cells will be discussed along with the specific proteins/genes and abnormalities to fertility related to each topic.
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- Louis Hermo
- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, 3640 University Street, Montreal, QC Canada H3A 2B2.
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Dupakuntla M, Mahale SD. Accessibility of the extracellular loops of follicle stimulating hormone receptor and their role in hormone-receptor interaction. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2010; 315:131-7. [PMID: 19825393 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2009.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2009] [Revised: 10/05/2009] [Accepted: 10/06/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The follicle stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR), a member of the G-protein coupled receptor family, has a large extracellular domain (ECD) which is responsible for hormone binding specificity. Whether the extracellular loops (ELs) of FSHR which are outward projections of its transmembrane domain have any role in receptor function is not yet well understood. Here, we use antipeptide antibodies to peptides corresponding to the FSHR-ELs to check the surface accessibility of the loops. These antibodies were further used to understand the involvement of the loops in hormone binding and signaling. The results demonstrate that EL1 and EL3 are surface accessible on the mature receptor in spite of the presence of a large ECD. It is observed that the EL1 and EL3 serve as secondary binding sites and they possibly interact with the ECD-bound hormone's alpha subunit which is common to the gonadotropins.
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- Madhavi Dupakuntla
- Division of Structural Biology, National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (Indian Council of Medical Research), Jehangir Merwanji Street, Parel, Mumbai 400012, India
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Yan P, He W, Liang Z, Chen Z, Shang X, He H, Tang Y, Ni B, Zhang J, Shen Z, Wu Y, Li J. A novel dominant B-cell epitope of FSHR identified by molecular docking induced specific immune response and suppressed fertility. Gynecol Endocrinol 2009; 25:828-38. [PMID: 19906003 DOI: 10.3109/09513590903015536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is of great importance in reproduction modulation of both sexes. The extracellular domain (ECD) of its receptor (FSHR) is crucial for FSH binding and subsequent signal transduction; therefore, it is the potential target for fertility control. To avoid unwanted side-effect when used as immunocontraceptive agent, the ECD was analysed by online prediction combined with molecular docking to identify the candidate B-cell epitopes. Four potential B-cell epitopes were identified and synthesised in tandem with Pan DR epitope. Then the epitope-based peptides were used to boost adult male mice following rhFSHR protein priming, thus to determine their immune responses and fertility inhibition capacity. Three of the four peptides showed suppressed fertility accompanied with small testis and lower serum testosterone level, which was consistent with absolutely lower sperm quantity and poor quality. Among the four epitope peptides, Pep2 displayed the lowest fertility rate of 26.67%, which was similar to that of rhFSHR homologously prime/boost mice (23.30 and 25.00%). Thus, we identified a novel immunodominant B-cell epitope by molecular docking and protein prime/peptide boost strategy.
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- Ping Yan
- Institute of Immunology, Third Military University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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Chen M, Wang R, Gan X, Lei A, Li C, Yu X, Huang J, Huang T, Liang W. Sequence and expression analysis of the gene encoding inducible cAMP early repressor in tilapia. Mol Biol Rep 2009; 37:2541-7. [PMID: 19728153 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-009-9770-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2009] [Accepted: 08/14/2009] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Suppression subtractive hybridization library was generated by comparison of cDNA populations isolated from peripheral leukocytes of pre- and post-immunized tilapia. One cDNA sequence encoding complete inducible cAMP early repressor was obtained from the library. The sequence was characterized by the presence of the basic structure of ICER IIgamma. Expression of ICER was in the tissues of four types of tilapia was decreased after infection with Streptococcus. After immunization, expression of ICER was initially decreased and then increased after 7 days. In addition, the order for the overall expression of ICER gene after infection and the increases of ICER expression later after immunization in these four types of tilapia was positively correlated to the disease resistance and productivity of these four species of tilapia. Our results provided molecular mechanisms for the different disease resistance capability in different species of tilapia. In addition, our results also provided reference molecular marker for breeding disease resistant tilapia, cAMP responsive element modulator.
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- Ming Chen
- Guangxi Institute of Fisheries, 530021 Nanning, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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Manna PR, Dyson MT, Stocco DM. Role of basic leucine zipper proteins in transcriptional regulation of the steroidogenic acute regulatory protein gene. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2009; 302:1-11. [PMID: 19150388 PMCID: PMC5006949 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2008.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2008] [Revised: 12/15/2008] [Accepted: 12/15/2008] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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The regulation of steroidogenic acute regulatory protein (StAR) gene transcription by cAMP-dependent mechanisms occurs in the absence of a consensus cAMP response element (CRE, TGACGTGA). This regulation is coordinated by multiple transcription factors that bind to sequence-specific elements located approximately 150 bp upstream of the transcription start site. Among the proteins that bind within this region, the basic leucine zipper (bZIP) family of transcription factors, i.e. CRE binding protein (CREB)/CRE modulator (CREM)/activating transcription factor (ATF), activator protein 1 (AP-1; Fos/Jun), and CCAAT enhancer binding protein beta (C/EBPbeta), interact with an overlapping region (-81/-72 bp) in the StAR promoter, mediate stimulus-transcription coupling of cAMP signaling and play integral roles in regulating StAR gene expression. These bZIP proteins are structurally similar and bind to DNA sequences as dimers; however, they exhibit discrete transcriptional activities, interact with several transcription factors and other properties that contribute in their regulatory functions. The 5'-flanking -81/-72 bp region of the StAR gene appears to function as a key element within a complex cAMP response unit by binding to different bZIP members, and the StAR promoter displays variable states of cAMP responsivity contingent upon the occupancy of these cis-elements with these transcription factors. The expression and activities of CREB/CREM/ATF, Fos/Jun and C/EBPbeta have been demonstrated to be mediated by a plethora of extracellular signals, and the phosphorylation of these proteins at several Ser and Thr residues allows recruitment of the transcriptional coactivator CREB binding protein (CBP) or its functional homolog p300 to the StAR promoter. This review will focus on the current level of understanding of the roles of selective bZIP family proteins within the complex series of processes involved in regulating StAR gene transcription.
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- Pulak R Manna
- Department of Cell Biology and Biochemistry, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX 79430, USA
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Dupakuntla M, Ghosalkar JD, Mahale SD. Characterization of peptide 20-30 of follicle stimulating hormone receptor as an antagonist of receptor activity: significance of charged residues. Chem Biol Drug Des 2009; 73:108-14. [PMID: 19152639 DOI: 10.1111/j.1747-0285.2008.00748.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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We had previously reported the region (20-30) from follicle stimulating hormone receptor as being an immunodominant epitope and the smallest reported peptide capable of inhibiting hormone binding. We now report it to be an effective antagonist of ligand-induced cAMP signalling as well. The region (20-30) of follicle stimulating hormone receptor has three charged residues, namely, E(22), D(26) and R(29) that are specific to follicle stimulating hormone receptor and are conserved in mammals. This study aimed to verify whether the charged residues contribute to the activity of the follicle stimulating hormone receptor peptide (20-30). This was done using analogs of follicle stimulating hormone receptor peptide (20-30), each having an alanine substitution for a corresponding charged residue. The analog peptides displayed a loss of activity and could not inhibit hormone binding or the subsequent signal transduction. The ability of follicle stimulating hormone receptor peptide (20-30) to bind antipeptide antibodies against follicle stimulating hormone receptor peptide (9-30) was either decreased or abolished with the alanine substituted analog peptides of follicle stimulating hormone receptor peptide (20-30). The loss of function led us to verify whether there was a conformational change as well. CD spectral analysis did not reveal a significant change. These observations indicate that the charged aminoacids present in follicle stimulating hormone receptor peptide (20-30) are crucial for the observed follicle stimulating hormone antagonistic activity. This information could form the basis for the design of novel compounds capable of functioning as follicle stimulating hormone antagonists.
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- Madhavi Dupakuntla
- Division of Structural Biology, National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (Indian Council of Medical Research), Jehangir Merwanji Street, Parel, Mumbai 400 012, India
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Scharenberg C, Mannowetz N, Robey RW, Brendel C, Repges P, Sahrhage T, Jähn T, Wennemuth G. ABCG2 is expressed in late spermatogenesis and is associated with the acrosome. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2009; 378:302-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2008.11.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2008] [Accepted: 11/14/2008] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Kene PS, Behere DV, Mahale SD. Secondary structure analysis of synthetic peptides of the extracellular domain of the human follicle-stimulating hormone receptor. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008; 66:375-81. [PMID: 16316453 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-3011.2005.00298.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR) is a glycoprotein hormone receptor and possesses a large extracellular domain (ECD) instrumental in hormone binding. The ECD is characterized by the presence of leucine-rich repeat (LRR) structures made up of alpha-helices flanked by beta-strands. Our previous studies with the synthetic peptides corresponding to the potentially surface-oriented regions of the ECD had led to the identification of some of these regions in either FSH-binding or FSH-induced cAMP production or both. This study was undertaken with an aim to correlate the findings made in vitro with the secondary structures of the respective peptides. Accordingly, all peptides were screened for their secondary structures in different biochemical environments. This study correlates the observed alpha-helical signature with the previously demonstrated activity in signal generation for peptides 15-31 and 216-235 hFSHR, while FSH binding is correlated with the maintenance of beta-sheet structure in peptides 285-300 and 297-310 hFSHR as observed in vitro.
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- P S Kene
- Division of Structural Biology, National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health, Indian Council of Medical Research, Mumbai 400 012, India
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Wei SM, Yan ZZ, Zhou J. Role of cAMP-responsive element modulator-τ (CREMτ) in ipsilateral testicular injury after unilateral testicular torsion-detorsion. Fertil Steril 2008; 89:1737-42. [PMID: 17681298 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.04.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2007] [Revised: 04/19/2007] [Accepted: 04/20/2007] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the role of cAMP-responsive element modulator-tau (CREMtau), an essential transcription factor for spermatogenesis, in ipsilateral testicular injury after unilateral testicular torsion-detorsion. DESIGN Controlled experimental study using rats. SETTING Research laboratory. ANIMAL(S) Twenty adult male Sprague-Dawley rats. INTERVENTION(S) Ten rats in the control group underwent a sham operation of the left testes. Ten rats in the torsion-detorsion group received 1 hour of left testicular torsion. Orchiectomy was performed on all rats 3 months after detorsion. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Testicular spermatogenesis was evaluated by measuring testicular weight, mean seminiferous tubular diameter, number of germ cell layers, and mean testicular biopsy score. The expressions of CREMtau mRNA and protein in testes were detected by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction and Western blot, respectively. RESULT(S) Unilateral testicular torsion-detorsion caused significant spermatogenic damage in the ipsilateral testes, including reductions in testicular weight, mean seminiferous tubular diameter, number of germ cell layers, and mean testicular biopsy score. In ipsilateral testes with spermatogenic damage, the expressions of CREMtau mRNA and protein were also significantly reduced. CONCLUSION(S) Reduction in testicular CREMtau expression may be one of the mechanisms responsible for impairment of spermatogenesis in ipsilateral testes after unilateral testicular torsion-detorsion.
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- Si-Ming Wei
- Department of Urology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China.
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Sartini BL, Wang H, Wang W, Millette CF, Kilpatrick DL. Pre-Messenger RNA Cleavage Factor I (CFIm): Potential Role in Alternative Polyadenylation During Spermatogenesis1. Biol Reprod 2008; 78:472-82. [DOI: 10.1095/biolreprod.107.064774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Ghosalkar JD, Dharma SJ, Nandedkar TD, Mahale SD. Identification of the region 285–309 of follicle stimulating hormone receptor as a bioneutralizing epitope. J Reprod Immunol 2007; 74:24-33. [PMID: 17280718 DOI: 10.1016/j.jri.2007.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2006] [Revised: 12/29/2006] [Accepted: 01/04/2007] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Structure-function relationship studies of the follicle stimulating hormone and its receptor assume importance as this hormone is essential for folliculogenesis and spermatogenesis in females and males, respectively. The interaction between the hormone and the receptor is complex and not well understood. In vitro studies using synthetic peptides from the extracellular domain of the receptor and corresponding antipeptide antibodies have suggested that the 285-309 region is surface-oriented. Antipeptide antibodies to this region also inhibit hormone-receptor interaction in a dose-dependent manner and the mechanism of inhibition appears to be competitive in nature. To test this hypothesis in an animal model, antibodies to peptide 285-309 from rat follicle stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR) were developed and characterized. These antibodies were able to detect FSHR in rat ovaries by immunohistochemistry. Further, these antibodies were administered into adult female rats and their effect on fertility status was monitored. These antibodies were found to neutralize the biological activity of endogenous receptor, which resulted in the induction of infertility in the treated animals. Thus, bioneutralization of FSHR has been achieved by targeting its region 285-309 in an in vivo system.
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- J D Ghosalkar
- Division of Structural Biology, National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (Indian Council of Medical Research), Jehangir Merwanji Street, Parel, Mumbai 400012, India
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Nguyên TLA, de Walque S, Veithen E, Dekoninck A, Martinelli V, de Launoit Y, Burny A, Harrod R, Van Lint C. Transcriptional regulation of the bovine leukemia virus promoter by the cyclic AMP-response element modulator tau isoform. J Biol Chem 2007; 282:20854-67. [PMID: 17526487 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m703060200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Bovine leukemia virus (BLV) expression is controlled at the transcriptional level through three Tax(BLV)-responsive elements (TxREs) responsive to the viral transactivator Tax(BLV). The cAMP-responsive element (CRE)-binding protein (CREB) has been shown to interact with CRE-like sequences present in the middle of each of these TxREs and to play critical transcriptional roles in both basal and Tax(BLV)-transactivated BLV promoter activity. In this study, we have investigated the potential involvement of the cAMP-response element modulator (CREM) in BLV transcriptional regulation, and we have demonstrated that CREM proteins were expressed in BLV-infected cells and bound to the three BLV TxREs in vitro. Chromatin immunoprecipitation assays using BLV-infected cell lines demonstrated in the context of chromatin that CREM proteins were recruited to the BLV promoter TxRE region in vivo. Functional studies, in the absence of Tax(BLV), indicated that ectopic CREMtau protein had a CRE-dependent stimulatory effect on BLV promoter transcriptional activity. Cross-link of the B-cell receptor potentiated CREMtau transactivation of the viral promoter. Further experiments supported the notion that this potentiation involved CREMtau Ser-117 phosphorylation and recruitment of CBP/p300 to the BLV promoter. Although CREB and Tax(BLV) synergistically transactivated the BLV promoter, CREMtau repressed this Tax(BLV)/CREB synergism, suggesting that a modulation of the level of Tax(BLV) transactivation through opposite actions of CREB and CREMtau could facilitate immune escape and allow tumor development.
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- Thi Lien-Anh Nguyên
- Institut de Biologie et de Médecine Moléculaires, Laboratoire de Virologie Moléculaire, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Rue des Profs Jeener et Brachet 12, 6041 Gosselies, Belgium
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Monarez RR, MacDonald CC, Dass B. Polyadenylation proteins CstF-64 and tauCstF-64 exhibit differential binding affinities for RNA polymers. Biochem J 2007; 401:651-8. [PMID: 17029590 PMCID: PMC1770853 DOI: 10.1042/bj20061097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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CstF-64 (cleavage stimulation factor-64), a major regulatory protein of polyadenylation, is absent during male meiosis. Therefore a paralogous variant, tauCstF-64 is expressed in male germ cells to maintain normal spermatogenesis. Based on sequence differences between tauCstF-64 and CstF-64, and on the high incidence of alternative polyadenylation in testes, we hypothesized that the RBDs (RNA-binding domains) of tauCstF-64 and CstF-64 have different affinities for RNA elements. We quantified K(d) values of CstF-64 and tauCstF-64 RBDs for various ribopolymers using an RNA cross-linking assay. The two RBDs had similar affinities for poly(G)18, poly(A)18 or poly(C)18, with affinity for poly(C)18 being the lowest. However, CstF-64 had a higher affinity for poly(U)18 than tauCstF-64, whereas it had a lower affinity for poly(GU)9. Changing Pro-41 to a serine residue in the CstF-64 RBD did not affect its affinity for poly(U)18, but changes in amino acids downstream of the C-terminal alpha-helical region decreased affinity towards poly(U)18. Thus we show that the two CstF-64 paralogues differ in their affinities for specific RNA sequences, and that the region C-terminal to the RBD is mportant in RNA sequence recognition. This supports the hypothesis that tauCstF-64 promotes germ-cell-specific patterns of polyadenylation by binding to different downstream sequence elements.
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- Roberto R Monarez
- Department of Cell Biology & Biochemistry, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 3601 4th Street, Lubbock, TX 79430, USA
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Lécureuil C, Kara E, Guillou F, Monniaux D, Crépieux P. La signalisation FSH a-t-elle un sexe ? Med Sci (Paris) 2007; 23:75-80. [PMID: 17212935 DOI: 10.1051/medsci/200723175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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FSH is the main endocrine control of mammalian reproduction. FSH triggers somatic cells of the gonads which support germ cells metabolically, i.e. Sertoli cells of the seminiferous tubules, and granulosa cells harboring the oocyte, within the ovarian follicle. FSH leads to similar biological responses in both cell types since it stimulates proliferation and differentiation, according to the developmental stage. However, FSH receptor knock-out female mice are infertile, unlike male mice. Hence, FSH is not equally important in both sexes. Nevertheless, does FSH induce distinct signalling mechanisms in its target cells ? Here, we compare the signalling mechanisms induced by FSH in ovarian and testicular physiology.
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- Charlotte Lécureuil
- Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, UMR 6175 INRA-CNRS-Université de Tours-Haras Nationaux-IFR 135, 37380 Nouzilly, France
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