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Xiong Y, Si Y, Quan R, Huo X, Chen J, Xu J, Jiang Z, Xu F, Liu R, Fu Q. hUMSCs restore ovarian function in POI mice by regulating GSK3β-mediated mitochondrial dynamic imbalances in theca cells. Sci Rep 2024; 14:19008. [PMID: 39152165 PMCID: PMC11329706 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-69381-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 08/05/2024] [Indexed: 08/19/2024] Open
Abstract
Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), a major cause of female infertility, is defined as follicular atresia and a rapid loss of germ cells in women of reproductive age due to ovarian failure. Recently, findings from several studies have indicated that human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUMSCs) can alleviate ovarian dysfunction resulting from POI. However, the mechanisms underlying this effect require further clarification. In this study, a mouse model of POI was established as achieved with an intraperitoneal injection of cyclophosphamide (CTX) into female C57BL/6J mice in vivo. These POI mice received a 1-week intervention of hUMACs. In addition, an in vitro POI model was also included. The cultured supernatants of hUMSCs and glycogen synthase kinase 3 beta (GSK3β) inhibitor (SB216763) were used to treat theca cells (TCs) exposed to CTX. Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining and Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) were used to assess ovarian structure and morphology, as well as endocrine function in these POI mice. Based on results from the ELISA and JC-1 labeling, CTX exerted significant detrimental effects on testosterone levels and the mitochondrial membrane potential in TCs. Subsequently, Western Blot, Immunofluorescence staining (IF), and Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) were used to evaluate various indicators of testosterone synthesis function and mitochondrial dynamics in ovaries and TCs of POI mice. In vivo, dysfunctions in ovarian structure and function in the POI mouse model were effectively restored following hUMSCs treatment, and abnormalities in hormone synthesis were significantly reduced. Furthermore, when the stem cell supernatants of hUMSCs were applied to TCs in vitro we found that GSK3β expression was reduced, the imbalance of mitochondrial dynamics was alleviated, and the ability of mitochondrial testosterone synthesis was increased. Taken together, our results indicate that hUMSCs treatment can restore the imbalance of mitochondrial dynamics and restart testosterone synthesis of TCs by suppressing GSK3β expression, ultimately alleviating POI damage.
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- Yanlian Xiong
- Xu Rongxiang Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, China
- Department of Histology and Embryology, College of Basic Medicine, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, China
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- Institute of Aging Medicine, College of Pharmacology, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, China
- Xu Rongxiang Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Yantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, China
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- Xu Rongxiang Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, China
- Department of Histology and Embryology, College of Basic Medicine, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, China
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- Xu Rongxiang Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, China
- Department of Histology and Embryology, College of Basic Medicine, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, China
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- Xu Rongxiang Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, China
- Department of Histology and Embryology, College of Basic Medicine, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, China
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- Xu Rongxiang Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, China
- Department of Histology and Embryology, College of Basic Medicine, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, China
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- Xu Rongxiang Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, China
- Department of Histology and Embryology, College of Basic Medicine, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, China
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, Yantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, China.
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- Institute of Aging Medicine, College of Pharmacology, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, China.
- Shandong Cellogene Medicine Science and Technology Co., LTD, Yantai, 264003, China.
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Wang T, Leng D, Cai Z, Chen B, Li J, Kui H, Li D, Li Z. Insights into left-right asymmetric development of chicken ovary at the single-cell level. J Genet Genomics 2024:S1673-8527(24)00210-8. [PMID: 39147128 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgg.2024.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2024] [Revised: 07/29/2024] [Accepted: 08/02/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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Avian ovaries develop asymmetrically apart from prey birds, with only the left ovary growing more towards functional organs. Here, we analyze over 135,000 cells from chick's left and right ovaries at six distinct embryonic developmental stages utilizing single-cell transcriptome sequencing. We delineate gene expression patterns across 15 cell types within these embryo ovaries, revealing side-specific development. The left ovaries exhibit cortex cells, zygotene germ cells, and transcriptional changes unique to the left side. Differential gene expression analysis further identifies specific markers and pathways active in these cell types, highlighting the asymmetry in ovarian development. A fine-scale analysis of the germ cell meiotic transcriptome reveals seven distinct clusters with gene expression patterns specific to various meiotic stages. The study also identifies signaling pathways and intercellular communications, particularly between pre-granulosa and germ cells. Spatial transcriptome analysis shows the asymmetry, demonstrating cortex cells exclusively in the left ovary, modulating neighboring cell types through putative secreted signaling molecules. Overall, this single-cell analysis provides insights into the molecular mechanisms of the asymmetric development of avian ovaries, particularly the significant role of cortex cells in the left ovary.
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- Tao Wang
- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610106, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610106, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610106, China
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- College of Animal Science, Xichang University, Xichang, Sichuan 615000, China
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- School of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Kunming University, Kunming, Yunnan 650214, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan 611130, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610106, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450046, China.
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Wang Y, Wang J, Li Q, Xuan R, Guo Y, He P, Duan Q, Du S, Chao T. Transcriptomic and metabolomic data of goat ovarian and uterine tissues during sexual maturation. Sci Data 2024; 11:777. [PMID: 39003290 PMCID: PMC11246480 DOI: 10.1038/s41597-024-03565-w] [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: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/15/2024] Open
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The ovaries and uterus are crucial reproductive organs in mammals, and their coordinated development ensures the normal development of sexual maturity and reproductive capacity. This study aimed to comprehensively capture the different physiological stages of the goat's sexual maturation by selecting four specific time points. We collected samples of ovarian and uterine tissues from five female Jining Gray goats at each time point: after birth (D1), 2-month-old (M2), 4-month-old (M4), and 6-month-old (M6). By combining transcriptomic sequencing of 40 samples (including rRNA-depleted RNA-seq libraries with 3607.8 million reads and miRNA-seq libraries with 444.0 million reads) and metabolomics analysis, we investigated the transcriptomic mechanisms involved in reproductive regulation in the ovary and uterus during sexual maturation, as well as the changes in metabolites and their functional potential. Additionally, we analyzed blood hormone indices and uterine tissue sections to examine temporal changes. These datasets will provide a valuable reference for the reproductive regulation of the ovary and uterus, as well as the regulation of metabolites during sexual maturation in goats.
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- Yanyan Wang
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Non-grain Feed Resources (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Non-grain Feed Resources (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Non-grain Feed Resources (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Non-grain Feed Resources (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Non-grain Feed Resources (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Non-grain Feed Resources (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Non-grain Feed Resources (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Non-grain Feed Resources (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Disease Control and Prevention, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China.
- Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Non-grain Feed Resources (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai'an, Shandong, China.
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Duke RE, Stanich NJ, Sittadjody S, Opara EC, Berberich JA, Saul JM. A Simple Mathematical Model Demonstrates the Potential for Cell-Based Hormone Therapy to Address Dysregulation of the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Ovary Axis in Females with Loss of Ovarian Function. Ann Biomed Eng 2024; 52:1894-1907. [PMID: 37436565 PMCID: PMC10804442 DOI: 10.1007/s10439-023-03307-w] [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: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023]
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Tissue-engineering and cell-based strategies provide an intriguing approach to treat complex conditions such as those of the endocrine system. We have previously developed a cell-based hormone therapy (cHT) to address hormonal insufficiency associated with the loss of ovarian function. To assess how the cHT strategy may achieve its efficacy, we developed a mathematical model to determine if known autocrine, paracrine, and endocrine effects of the native hypothalamus-pituitary-ovary (HPO) axis could explain our previously observed effects in ovariectomized rats following treatment with cHT. Our model suggests that cHT constructs participate in the complex machinery of the HPO axis. We were able to describe the in vivo behaviors of estrogen, progesterone, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), inhibin, and androgen with good accuracy. A sensitivity analysis indicated that some parameters impact the broader HPO system more than others, but that most changes in model parameters led to proportional changes in the system. We also conducted a predictive analysis on the effect of cHT dose on HPO axis hormones and found that, with the exception of estrogen, the other HPO hormones analyzed reach a saturation level within the physically possible number of constructs.
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- Rachel E Duke
- Department of Chemical, Paper and Biomedical Engineering, Miami University, 650 East High Street, Oxford, OH, 45056, USA
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- Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, 27157, USA
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- Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, 27157, USA
- Virginia Tech-Wake Forest School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, 27157, USA
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- Department of Chemical, Paper and Biomedical Engineering, Miami University, 650 East High Street, Oxford, OH, 45056, USA.
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- Department of Chemical, Paper and Biomedical Engineering, Miami University, 650 East High Street, Oxford, OH, 45056, USA.
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Wu T, Huang J, Li Y, Guo Y, Wang H, Zhang Y. Prenatal acetaminophen exposure and the developing ovary: Time, dose, and course consequences for fetal mice. Food Chem Toxicol 2024; 189:114679. [PMID: 38657942 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2024.114679] [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: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Acetaminophen is an emerging endocrine disrupting chemical and has been detected in various natural matrices. Numerous studies have documented developmental toxicity associated with prenatal acetaminophen exposure (PAcE). In this study, we established a PAcE Kunming mouse model at different time (middle pregnancy and third trimester), doses (low, middle, high) and courses (single or multi-) to systematically investigate their effects on fetal ovarian development. The findings indicated PAcE affected ovarian development, reduced fetal ovarian oocyte number and inhibited cell proliferation. A reduction in mRNA expression was observed for genes associated with oocyte markers (NOBOX and Figlα), follicular development markers (BMP15 and GDF9), and pre-granulosa cell steroid synthase (SF1 and StAR). Notably, exposure in middle pregnancy, high dose, multi-course resulted in the most pronounced inhibition of oocyte development; exposure in third trimester, high dose and multi-course led to the most pronounced inhibition of follicular development; and in third trimester, low dose and single course, the inhibition of pre-granulosa cell function was most pronounced. Mechanistic investigations revealed that PAcE had the most pronounced suppression of the ovarian Notch signaling pathway. Overall, PAcE caused fetal ovarian multicellular toxicity and inhibited follicular development with time, dose and course differences.
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- Tiancheng Wu
- Department of Obstetrics, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and HN Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China; Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Developmentally Originated Disease, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China; Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Developmentally Originated Disease, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China; Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China; Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Developmentally Originated Disease, Wuhan, 430071, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China; Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Developmentally Originated Disease, Wuhan, 430071, China; Clinical Research Center for Prenatal Diagnosis and Birth Health of Hubei Province, Wuhan, 430071, China; Clinical Research Center for Reproductive Science and Birth Health of Wuhan, Wuhan, 430071, China.
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Kikina AY, Matrosova MS, Gorbacheva EY, Gogichaeva KK, Toniyan KA, Boyarintsev VV, Kotov OV, Ogneva IV. Weightlessness leads to an increase granulosa cells in the growing follicle. NPJ Microgravity 2024; 10:70. [PMID: 38909072 PMCID: PMC11193763 DOI: 10.1038/s41526-024-00413-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/24/2024] Open
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The participation of women in space programs of increasing flight duration requires research of their reproductive system from the perspective of subsequent childbearing and healthy aging. For the first time, we present hormonal and structural data on the dynamics of recovery after a 157-day space flight in a woman of reproductive age. There were no clinically significant changes in the reproductive system, but detailed analysis shows that weightlessness leads to an increase in the proportion of early antral follicles and granulosa cells in large antral follicles. Returning to Earth's gravity reduces the number and diameter of early antral follicles.
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- Anna Yu Kikina
- Gagarin Research and Test Cosmonaut Training Center, 141160, Star City, Moscow Region, Russia
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- Radiology Department, European Medical Center, 129090, Moscow, Russia
- Research Center of Neurology, 125367, Moscow, Russia
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- Cell Biophysics Lab, State Scientific Center of the Russian Federation Institute of Biomedical Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 123007, Moscow, Russia
- Gynecology Department, FGBU KB1 (Volynskaya) UDP RF, 121352, Moscow, Russia
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- Cell Biophysics Lab, State Scientific Center of the Russian Federation Institute of Biomedical Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 123007, Moscow, Russia
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- Cell Biophysics Lab, State Scientific Center of the Russian Federation Institute of Biomedical Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 123007, Moscow, Russia
- Gynecology Department, FGBU KB1 (Volynskaya) UDP RF, 121352, Moscow, Russia
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- Emergency and Extreme Medicine Department, Central State Medical Academy UDP RF, 121359, Moscow, Russia
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- Cell Biophysics Lab, State Scientific Center of the Russian Federation Institute of Biomedical Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 123007, Moscow, Russia
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- Cell Biophysics Lab, State Scientific Center of the Russian Federation Institute of Biomedical Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 123007, Moscow, Russia.
- Medical and Biological Physics Department, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, 119991, Moscow, Russia.
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Zhao C, Jiang B, Yan W, Wang X, Ding H, Xia C. Changes in adiponectin levels of subclinical ketosis cows and their effects on steroid hormone secretion and proliferation in follicular granulosa cells. Reprod Biol 2024; 24:100898. [PMID: 38889545 DOI: 10.1016/j.repbio.2024.100898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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In dairy cows, the occurrence of subclinical ketosis (SCK) is particularly high during early lactation. Previously, we documented alterations in the abundance of adiponectin (ADPN) in anestrus cows with SCK in comparison to cows in estrus. In the present study, 60 cows were divided into two groups: control (C, n = 30) and SCK (n = 30). Based on cow's estrus situation in two group at 55-60 days postpartum, 15 anestrus SCK cows and estrus cows were designated the SCK-A group and C-E group, respectively. The SCK-A group had downregulated serum and follicular fluid ADPN levels compared with the C-E group. The serum ADPN level was positively correlated with the insulin level and follicle growth rate, and there was a positive correlation between ADPN and glucose in the follicular fluid. Primary culture of dairy cow granulosa cells (GCs) was established to observe the effect of low glucose (Glu) and/or ADPN on GCs cyclins and proteins important for steroid synthesis. The results showed that the addition of 1 µg/mL ADPN alleviated the negative effects of low Glu treatment on the proliferation of GCs and the expression of steroid secretion related protein proteins. Treatment with LY294002 (PI3K inhibitor) four experimental GCs groups: control (0 µg/mL ADPN), 1 µg/mL ADPN, LY294002 inhibitor, and 1 µg/mL ADPN+LY294002. The results showed that ADPN promotes the secretion of steroid hormones by GCs through the PI3K-AKT. In summary, ADPN plays a crucial role in ameliorating postpartum anestrus in dairy cows with SCK.
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- Chang Zhao
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Product Safety Engineering, Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, China.
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Fulka H. ELVAs: The new 'super-organelles' of the oocyte. Lab Anim (NY) 2024; 53:133-134. [PMID: 38783098 DOI: 10.1038/s41684-024-01379-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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- Helena Fulka
- Institute of Experimental Medicine of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic.
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Vazakidou P, Evangelista S, Li T, Lecante LL, Rosenberg K, Koekkoek J, Salumets A, Velthut-Meikas A, Damdimopoulou P, Mazaud-Guittot S, Fowler PA, Leonards PEG, van Duursen MBM. The profile of steroid hormones in human fetal and adult ovaries. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2024; 22:60. [PMID: 38778396 PMCID: PMC11110185 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-024-01233-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Reproduction in women is at risk due to exposure to chemicals that can disrupt the endocrine system during different windows of sensitivity throughout life. Steroid hormone levels are fundamental for the normal development and function of the human reproductive system, including the ovary. This study aims to elucidate steroidogenesis at different life-stages in human ovaries. METHODS We have developed a sensitive and specific LC-MS/MS method for 21 important steroid hormones and measured them at different life stages: in media from cultures of human fetal ovaries collected from elective terminations of normally progressing pregnancy and in media from adult ovaries from Caesarean section patients, and follicular fluid from women undergoing infertility treatment. Statistically significant differences in steroid hormone levels and their ratios were calculated with parametric tests. Principal component analysis (PCA) was applied to explore clustering of the ovarian-derived steroidogenic profiles. RESULTS Comparison of the 21 steroid hormones revealed clear differences between the various ovarian-derived steroid profiles. Interestingly, we found biosynthesis of both canonical and "backdoor" pathway steroid hormones and corticosteroids in first and second trimester fetal and adult ovarian tissue cultures. 17α-estradiol, a less potent naturally occurring isomer of 17β-estradiol, was detected only in follicular fluid. PCA of the ovarian-derived profiles revealed clusters from: adult ovarian tissue cultures with relatively high levels of androgens; first trimester and second trimester fetal ovarian tissue cultures with relatively low estrogen levels; follicular fluid with the lowest androgens, but highest corticosteroid, progestogen and estradiol levels. Furthermore, ratios of specific steroid hormones showed higher estradiol/ testosterone and estrone/androstenedione (indicating higher CYP19A1 activity, p < 0.01) and higher 17-hydroxyprogesterone/progesterone and dehydroepiandrosterone /androstenedione (indicating higher CYP17A1 activity, p < 0.01) in fetal compared to adult ovarian tissue cultures. CONCLUSIONS Human ovaries demonstrate de novo synthesis of non-canonical and "backdoor" pathway steroid hormones and corticosteroids. Elucidating the steroid profiles in human ovaries improves our understanding of physiological, life-stage dependent, steroidogenic capacity of ovaries and will inform mechanistic studies to identify endocrine disrupting chemicals that affect female reproduction.
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- Paraskevi Vazakidou
- Section Environment and Health, Amsterdam Institute for Life and Environment, De Boelelaan 1085, Amsterdam, 1081 HV, The Netherlands.
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- Section Environment and Health, Amsterdam Institute for Life and Environment, De Boelelaan 1085, Amsterdam, 1081 HV, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, SE-14186, Sweden
- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, SE-14186, Sweden
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition, University of Aberdeen, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZD, UK
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- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia
- Nova Vita Clinic, Tallinn, Estonia
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- Section Environment and Health, Amsterdam Institute for Life and Environment, De Boelelaan 1085, Amsterdam, 1081 HV, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, SE-14186, Sweden
- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, SE-14186, Sweden
- Competence Center on Health Technologies, Tartu, Estonia
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
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- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia
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- Department of Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, SE-14186, Sweden
- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, SE-14186, Sweden
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- Univ Rennes, EHESP, Irset (Institut de recherche en santé, environnement et travail) - UMR_S 1085, Inserm, Rennes, F-35000, France
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition, University of Aberdeen, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZD, UK
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- Section Environment and Health, Amsterdam Institute for Life and Environment, De Boelelaan 1085, Amsterdam, 1081 HV, The Netherlands
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- Section Environment and Health, Amsterdam Institute for Life and Environment, De Boelelaan 1085, Amsterdam, 1081 HV, The Netherlands
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Zhao T, He M, Zhu Z, Zhang T, Zheng W, Qin S, Gao M, Wang W, Chen Z, Han J, Liu L, Zhou B, Wang H, Zhang H, Xia G, Wang J, Wang F, Wang C. P62 promotes FSH-induced antral follicle formation by directing degradation of ubiquitinated WT1. Cell Mol Life Sci 2024; 81:221. [PMID: 38763964 PMCID: PMC11102895 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-024-05251-x] [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: 12/23/2023] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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In females, the pathophysiological mechanism of poor ovarian response (POR) is not fully understood. Considering the expression level of p62 was significantly reduced in the granulosa cells (GCs) of POR patients, this study focused on identifying the role of the selective autophagy receptor p62 in conducting the effect of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) on antral follicles (AFs) formation in female mice. The results showed that p62 in GCs was FSH responsive and that its level increased to a peak and then decreased time-dependently either in ovaries or in GCs after gonadotropin induction in vivo. GC-specific deletion of p62 resulted in subfertility, a significantly reduced number of AFs and irregular estrous cycles, which were same as pathophysiological symptom of POR. By conducting mass spectrum analysis, we found the ubiquitination of proteins was decreased, and autophagic flux was blocked in GCs. Specifically, the level of nonubiquitinated Wilms tumor 1 homolog (WT1), a transcription factor and negative controller of GC differentiation, increased steadily. Co-IP results showed that p62 deletion increased the level of ubiquitin-specific peptidase 5 (USP5), which blocked the ubiquitination of WT1. Furthermore, a joint analysis of RNA-seq and the spatial transcriptome sequencing data showed the expression of steroid metabolic genes and FSH receptors pivotal for GCs differentiation decreased unanimously. Accordingly, the accumulation of WT1 in GCs deficient of p62 decreased steroid hormone levels and reduced FSH responsiveness, while the availability of p62 in GCs simultaneously ensured the degradation of WT1 through the ubiquitin‒proteasome system and autophagolysosomal system. Therefore, p62 in GCs participates in GC differentiation and AF formation in FSH induction by dynamically controlling the degradation of WT1. The findings of the study contributes to further study the pathology of POR.
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- Ting Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- College of Basic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis and Drug Research on Common Chronic Diseases, Department of Physiology, College of Basic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- School of Life Science, Taizhou University, Taizhou, 318000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health Research, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian Province, 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Conservation and Utilization of Special Biological Resources in the Western China, College of Life Science, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, 750021, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Transgenic Animal Center, National Institute of Biological Sciences, Beijing, 102206, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China.
- China Agricultural University, No.2 Yuan Ming Yuan West Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100193, China.
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Lliberos C, Richardson G, Papa A. Oncogenic Pathways and Targeted Therapies in Ovarian Cancer. Biomolecules 2024; 14:585. [PMID: 38785992 PMCID: PMC11118117 DOI: 10.3390/biom14050585] [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: 04/04/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) is one of the most aggressive forms of gynaecological malignancies. Survival rates for women diagnosed with OC remain poor as most patients are diagnosed with advanced disease. Debulking surgery and platinum-based therapies are the current mainstay for OC treatment. However, and despite achieving initial remission, a significant portion of patients will relapse because of innate and acquired resistance, at which point the disease is considered incurable. In view of this, novel detection strategies and therapeutic approaches are needed to improve outcomes and survival of OC patients. In this review, we summarize our current knowledge of the genetic landscape and molecular pathways underpinning OC and its many subtypes. By examining therapeutic strategies explored in preclinical and clinical settings, we highlight the importance of decoding how single and convergent genetic alterations co-exist and drive OC progression and resistance to current treatments. We also propose that core signalling pathways such as the PI3K and MAPK pathways play critical roles in the origin of diverse OC subtypes and can become new targets in combination with known DNA damage repair pathways for the development of tailored and more effective anti-cancer treatments.
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- Carolina Lliberos
- Cancer Program, Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia;
- Neil Beauglehall Department of Medical Oncology Research, Cabrini Health, Malvern, VIC 3144, Australia
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- Neil Beauglehall Department of Medical Oncology Research, Cabrini Health, Malvern, VIC 3144, Australia
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- Cancer Program, Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia;
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Grzesiak M, Herian M, Kamińska K, Ajersch P. Insight into vitamin D 3 action within the ovary-Basic and clinical aspects. ADVANCES IN PROTEIN CHEMISTRY AND STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY 2024; 142:99-130. [PMID: 39059995 DOI: 10.1016/bs.apcsb.2024.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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Vitamin D3 is a fat-soluble secosteroid predominantly synthesized in the skin or delivered with a diet. Nevertheless, recently it is considered more as a hormone than a vitamin due to its pleiotropic function within the organism ensured by widely distributed vitamin D receptors and metabolic enzymes. Besides the main role in calcium and phosphorus homeostasis, vitamin D3 was shown to regulate many cellular and metabolic processes in normal and cancerous tissues within the immune system, the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system and the endocrine system. The ovary is an important extraskeletal tissue of vitamin D3 action and local metabolism, indicating its role in the regulation of ovarian functions upon physiological and pathological conditions. This chapter reviews firstly the updated information about vitamin D3 metabolism and triggered intracellular pathways. Furthermore, the basic information about ovarian physiology and several aspects of vitamin D3 effects within the ovary are presented. Finally, the special attention is paid into possible mechanism of vitamin D3 action within ovarian pathologies such as premature ovarian failure, polycystic ovary syndrome, and ovarian cancer, considering its clinical application as alternative therapy.
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- Małgorzata Grzesiak
- Department of Endocrinology, Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research, Faculty of Biology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research, Faculty of Biology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland; Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research, Faculty of Biology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
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Majelantle TL, Ganswindt A, Hart DW, Hagenah N, Ganswindt SB, Bennett NC. The dissection of a despotic society: exploration, dominance and hormonal traits. Proc Biol Sci 2024; 291:20240371. [PMID: 38714210 PMCID: PMC11095815 DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2024.0371] [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: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/09/2024] Open
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Naked mole-rats (Heterocephalus glaber) live in large colonies with one breeding female (queen), one to three breeding males (BMs) and the remainder are non-reproductive subordinates. The animals have a linear dominance rank with the breeders at the top of the hierarchy. We investigated how dominance rank in naked mole-rats differs with exploration (the propensity to explore a novel environment) and related endocrine markers. Exploration behaviour, faecal progestagen metabolite (fPM), faecal glucocorticoid metabolite (fGCM), faecal androgen metabolite (fAM) and plasma prolactin concentrations were quantified in breeding, high-, middle- and low-ranked females and males from five naked mole-rat colonies. There were no significant differences between the dominance rank and exploration behaviour. Interestingly, the queens and high-ranking females had higher fGCM and fAM concentrations compared with middle- and low-ranked females. The queens had significantly higher fPM concentrations than all other ranked females, since they are responsible for procreation. In the males, the BMs had higher fGCM concentrations compared with high- and low-ranked males. In addition, BMs and middle-ranking males had overall higher prolactin levels than all other ranked males, which could be linked to cooperative care. Overall, the results suggest that physiological reproductive suppression is linked to high dominance rank.
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- Tshepiso Lesedi Majelantle
- Department of Zoology and Entomology, Mammal Research Institute, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, 400364, South Africa
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- Department of Zoology and Entomology, Mammal Research Institute, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, 400364, South Africa
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- Department of Zoology and Entomology, Mammal Research Institute, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, 400364, South Africa
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- Department of Zoology and Entomology, Mammal Research Institute, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, 400364, South Africa
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- Department of Zoology and Entomology, Mammal Research Institute, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, 400364, South Africa
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- Department of Zoology and Entomology, Mammal Research Institute, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, 400364, South Africa
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Zhang R, Liu C, Yu D, She D, Yu Y, Cai Y, Chen N. Melatonin protects oogenesis from hypobaric hypoxia-induced fertility damage in mice. ZYGOTE 2024; 32:161-169. [PMID: 38465746 DOI: 10.1017/s0967199424000017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Environmental hypoxia adversely affects reproductive health in humans and animals at high altitudes. Therefore, how to alleviate the follicle development disorder caused by hypoxia exposure and to improve the competence of fertility in plateau non-habituated female animals are important problems to be solved urgently. In this study, a hypobaric hypoxic chamber was used for 4 weeks to simulate hypoxic conditions in female mice, and the effects of hypoxia on follicle development, proliferation and apoptosis of granulosa cells, reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels in MII oocyte and 2-cell rate were evaluated. At the same time, the alleviating effect of melatonin on hypoxic exposure-induced oogenesis damage was evaluated by feeding appropriate amounts of melatonin daily under hypoxia for 4 weeks. The results showed that hypoxia exposure significantly increased the proportion of antral follicles in the ovary, the number of proliferation and apoptosis granulosa cells in the follicle, and the level of ROS in MII oocytes, eventually led to the decline of oocyte quality. However, these defects were alleviated when melatonin was fed under hypoxia conditions. Together, these findings suggest that hypoxia exposure impaired follicular development and reduced oocyte quality, and that melatonin supplementation alleviated the fertility reduction induced by hypoxia exposure.
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- Ruina Zhang
- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering West Anhui University, Lu'an, 237012, China
- Anhui Engineering Laboratory for Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources, West Anhui University, Lu'an, 237012, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430000, China
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- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering West Anhui University, Lu'an, 237012, China
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- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering West Anhui University, Lu'an, 237012, China
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- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering West Anhui University, Lu'an, 237012, China
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- College of Life Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230000, China
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- School of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering West Anhui University, Lu'an, 237012, China
- Anhui Engineering Laboratory for Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources, West Anhui University, Lu'an, 237012, China
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Hatirnaz S, Hatirnaz E, Urkmez SS, Calıskan CS, Celik S, Hatirnaz K, Cao M, Tan SL, Dahan MH. Oocyte in-vitro maturation primed with letrozole-HCG versus FSH-HCG in women with oocyte maturation abnormalities: a retrospective study. Reprod Biomed Online 2024; 48:103620. [PMID: 38194886 DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2023.103620] [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: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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RESEARCH QUESTION Are there differences between in-vitro maturation (IVM) primed with letrozole-human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG) and IVM primed with FSH-HCG in women with oocyte maturation abnormalities (OMAs), defined as at least two failed IVF cycles where immature oocytes were retrieved? DESIGN This retrospective study was conducted at a private fertility clinic from January 2009 to April 2023. The final analysis included 75 women in Group 1 (IVM primed with FSH-HCG) and 52 women in Group 2 (IVM primed with letrozole-HCG). RESULTS A significantly higher median number of oocytes was obtained in Group 1 compared with Group 2 {9 [interquartile range (IQR) 1-5] versus 5 (IQR 1-18); P < 0.001}. However, no differences in oocyte maturation stage at collection were found between the groups (P > 0.05). At the end of IVM, Group 1 had 73/666 mature oocytes and Group 2 had 106/322 mature oocytes, and the median metaphase II oocyte rate per patient was higher in Group 2 [33.3% (IQR 66.7-100.0%) versus 0.0% (IQR 0.0-22.2%); P < 0.001]. Moreover, Group 2 demonstrated a higher median fertilization rate [66.7% (IQR 50.0-100.0%) versus 50.0% (IQR 0.0-66.7%); P = 0.027]. Group 2 had a higher proportion of Grade 2 embryos (58.5% versus 6.3%), and Group 1 had a higher proportion of Grade 3 embryos (93.8% vs 24.4%; P < 0.001). Notably, all pregnancies obtained in the study were in Group 2 (5 versus 0; P = 0.042). CONCLUSIONS IVM primed with letrozole-HCG in women with prior failed IVF cycles due to OMAs may result in mature oocytes, clinical pregnancies and live births. The effectiveness of letrozole priming for the subtypes of OMAs needs further investigation, with studies including greater numbers of cases.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Samsun Training and Research Hospital, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Samsun Training and Research Hospital, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Science, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, Turkey
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- OriginElle Fertility Clinic and Women's Health Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- OriginElle Fertility Clinic and Women's Health Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Zhu L, Shen S, Pan C, Lan X, Li J. Bovine FRAS1: mRNA Expression Profile, Genetic Variations, and Significant Correlations with Ovarian Morphological Traits, Mature Follicle, and Corpus Luteum. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:597. [PMID: 38396565 PMCID: PMC10886075 DOI: 10.3390/ani14040597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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The amelioration of bovine fertility caused by a multi-factorial problem has always been a hot topic, among which the detection of available target genes is the most crucial. It was hypothesized that the Fraser extracellular matrix complex subunit 1 (FRAS1) gene detected by GWAS is involved in physiological activities such as ovarian development. Herein, unilateral ovaries from 2111 cows were used to examine the mRNA expression profile and polymorphisms of bovine FRAS1 and their associations with fertility-related characteristics. Firstly, it was confirmed that FRAS1 gene transcripts are expressed in various bovine tissues. Then, among five potential insertion-deletion (indel) loci, the 20 bp (named P3-D20-bp) and 15 bp (P4-D15-bp) deletion mutations were confirmed to be polymorphic with linkage equilibrium. Secondly, the P3-D20-bp polymorphism was significantly associated with ovarian weight and corpus luteum diameter in the metaestrus phase and ovarian length in the dioestrum stage. Additionally, both ovarian length and mature follicle diameter in metaestrus are significantly correlated with different genotypes of P4-D15-bp. Thirdly, the transcriptional expression of the FRAS1 gene in groups with a minimum value of ovarian weight or volume was significantly higher than the expression in groups with a maximum value. Instead of that, the more corpus luteum and mature follicles there are, the higher the transcription expression of the FRAS1 gene is. Furthermore, FRAS1 expression in cows with a heterozygous genotype (ID) of P3-D20-bp was significantly higher than others. Eventually, P3-D20-bp deletion could disturb the binding efficiency of WT1-I and Sox2 to FRAS1 sequence according to binding prediction, indicating that mutation may affect gene expression and traits by influencing the binding of transcription factors. Overall, the polymorphisms of P3-D20-bp and P4-D15-bp of the bovine FRAS1 gene significantly correlated to follicle or ovarian traits that could be applied in optimizing female fertility in cow MAS breeding programs.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China; (L.Z.); (S.S.); (C.P.)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China; (L.Z.); (S.S.); (C.P.)
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Satake H, Kawada T, Osugi T, Sakai T, Shiraishi A, Yamamoto T, Matsubara S. Ovarian Follicle Development in Ascidians. Zoolog Sci 2024; 41:60-67. [PMID: 38587518 DOI: 10.2108/zs230054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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Ovarian follicle development is an essential process for continuation of sexually reproductive animals, and is controlled by a wide variety of regulatory factors such as neuropeptides and peptide hormones in the endocrine, neuroendocrine, and nervous systems. Moreover, while some molecular mechanisms underlying follicle development are conserved, others vary among species. Consequently, follicle development processes are closely related to the evolution and diversity of species. Ciona intestinalis type A (Ciona rubusta) is a cosmopolitan species of ascidians, which are the closest relative of vertebrates. However, unlike vertebrates, ascidians are not endowed with the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal axis involving pituitary gonadotropins and sexual steroids. Combined with the phylogenetic position of ascidians as the closest relative of vertebrates, such morphological and endocrine features suggest that ascidians possess both common and species-specific regulatory mechanisms in follicle development. To date, several neuropeptides have been shown to participate in the growth of vitellogenic follicles, oocyte maturation of postvitellogenic follicles, and ovulation of fully mature follicles in a developmental stage-specific fashion. Furthermore, recent studies have shed light on the evolutionary processes of follicle development throughout chordates. In this review, we provide an overview of the neuropeptidergic molecular mechanism in the premature follicle growth, oocyte maturation, and ovulation in Ciona, and comparative views of the follicle development processes of mammals and teleosts.
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- Honoo Satake
- Bioorganic Research Institute, Suntory Foundation for Life Sciences, Kyoto, Japan,
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- Bioorganic Research Institute, Suntory Foundation for Life Sciences, Kyoto, Japan
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- Bioorganic Research Institute, Suntory Foundation for Life Sciences, Kyoto, Japan
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- Bioorganic Research Institute, Suntory Foundation for Life Sciences, Kyoto, Japan
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- Bioorganic Research Institute, Suntory Foundation for Life Sciences, Kyoto, Japan
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- Bioorganic Research Institute, Suntory Foundation for Life Sciences, Kyoto, Japan
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- Bioorganic Research Institute, Suntory Foundation for Life Sciences, Kyoto, Japan
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Shen C, Chen T, He G, Liu K, Cao M, Yuan C, Zhang B, Chen X, Chen L, Luo Y, Wang Y, Zhou X, Li C. lnc RNA LOC102163816 Promotes Proliferation of Porcine Follicular Granulosa Cells Via miR-455-3p/PTK2B/PI3K/AKT Pathway. Endocrinology 2024; 165:bqae007. [PMID: 38289583 DOI: 10.1210/endocr/bqae007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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The proliferation and differentiation of granulosa cells (GCs) is a crucial process in follicular development. However, the molecular regulatory mechanism of follicular proliferation and differentiation of GCs needs further research. Studies have reported that follicular fluid exosomes are involved in regulation of proliferation of GCs, but the specific mechanism is unclear. This study demonstrated that LOC102163816 is upregulated in porcine GCs treated with follicular fluid exosomes. Further study defined LOC102163816 to be a novel long noncoding RNA that is highly homologous to human metastasis-associated lung adenocarcinoma transcript 1 (MALAT1) and enriched in porcine follicular fluid exosomes. We have speculated that LOC102163816 might have a cell-proliferative effect similar to that of MALAT1. We found that overexpression of LOC102163816 promoted transition from the G1 phase to the S phase of the cell cycle, thereby promoting proliferation of GCs. To explore the specific mechanism underlying this promotion of proliferation, miRNA sequencing was performed after overexpression of LOC102163816. Our results showed that LOC102163816 sponged miR-455-3p, promoting expression of protein tyrosine kinase 2 beta (PTK2B), thereby activating the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway to regulate proliferation of porcine follicular GCs. These findings provide useful insights into follicular development.
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- Caomeihui Shen
- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
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- College of Animal Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130062, China
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Dong R, Abazarikia A, Luan Y, Yu SY, Kim SY. Molecular Mechanisms Determining Mammalian Oocyte Quality with the Treatment of Cancer Therapy. ADVANCES IN ANATOMY, EMBRYOLOGY, AND CELL BIOLOGY 2024; 238:97-119. [PMID: 39030356 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-55163-5_5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/21/2024]
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Cancer is a global public health issue and remains one of the leading causes of death in the United States (Siegel et al. CA Cancer J Clin. 72:7-33, 2022). It is estimated in the US in 2022, about 935,000 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in women, and the probability of developing invasive cancer is 5.8% for females younger than 50 years old (Siegel et al. CA Cancer J Clin. 72:7-33, 2022). However, advances in screening programs, diagnostic methods, and therapeutic options have greatly increased the five-year survival rate in reproductive-age women with a variety of cancers. Given the clinical consequences of gonadotoxic cancer therapies, young, female cancer survivors may face compromised fertility, premature ovarian insufficiency, early-onset menopause, and endocrine dysregulation (Bedoschi et al. Future Oncol. 12:2333-44, 2016). Gonadotoxic side effects may include decreased oocyte quality within surviving follicles, loss of ovarian follicles, and impaired ovarian function. In reproductive-age women, oocyte quality is an important element for successful clinical pregnancies and healthy offspring as poor-quality oocytes may be a cause of infertility (McClam et al. Biol Reprod. 106:328-37, 2022; Marteil et al. Reprod Biol. 9:203-24, 2009; Krisher. J Anim Sci. 82: E14-E23, 2004). Thus, it is critical to determine the quantity and quality of surviving follicles in the ovary after cancer treatment and to assess oocyte quality within those surviving follicles as these are markers for determining the capacity for ovarian function restoration and future fertility, especially for young cancer survivors (Xu et al. Nat Med. 17:1562-3, 2011). The long-term effects of cancer therapeutics on oocyte quality are influenced by factors including, but not limited to, individual patient characteristics (e.g. age, health history, comorbidities, etc.), disease type, or treatment regimen (Marci et al. Reprod Biol Endocrinol. 16:1-112, 2018). These effects may translate clinically into an impaired production of viable oocytes and compromised fertility (Garutti et al. ESMO Open. 6:100276, 2021).
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- Rosemary Dong
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Olson Center for Women's Health, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Olson Center for Women's Health, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
- , Omaha, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Olson Center for Women's Health, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
- , Omaha, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Olson Center for Women's Health, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
- , Omaha, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Olson Center for Women's Health, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA.
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Dahmardeh T, Ghanian MH, Ebrahimi B. A self-gelling hydrogel based on thiolated hyaluronic acid for three-dimensional culture of ovine preantral follicles. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:127147. [PMID: 37778594 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127147] [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: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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Three-dimensional (3D) ovarian follicle culture offers a promising option for fertility preservation in patients who cannot receive ovarian tissue transplantation. Our research evaluated the potential of a hydrogel composed of thiolated hyaluronic acid (HA-SH) for ovine preantral follicle development compared to routinely used alginate hydrogel (ALG). Synthesized via a carbodiimide reaction, HA-SH facilitated a self-crosslinking hydrogel through disulfide bond formation. Ovine preantral follicles (200-300 μm) retrieved through mechanical and enzymatic methods were encapsulated individually in either ALG or HA-SH hydrogels. Although both hydrogels adequately supported follicle survival, 3D integrity, and antrum formation over a 17-day in vitro culture, follicle growth was significantly higher within the HA-SH hydrogel. Gene expression analysis underscored that some folliculogenesis-related genes (ZP3, BMP7, and GJA1) and a steroidogenic gene (CYP19A1) demonstrated higher expression levels in HA-SH encapsulated follicles versus ALG. Collectively, our findings advocate for HA-SH hydrogel as a potent biomaterial for in vitro follicle cultures, attributing its efficacy to facile gelation, bio-responsiveness, and superior support for follicle growth.
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- Tayebeh Dahmardeh
- Department of Reproductive Biology, Faculty of Basic Science and Advanced Medical Technologies, Royan Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran; Department of Embryology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cell Engineering, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Embryology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.
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Frąszczak K, Barczyński B. The Role of Cancer Stem Cell Markers in Ovarian Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 16:40. [PMID: 38201468 PMCID: PMC10778113 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16010040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Ovarian cancer is the most lethal gynaecological cancer and the eighth most common female cancer. The early diagnosis of ovarian cancer remains a clinical problem despite the significant development of technology. Nearly 70% of patients with ovarian cancer are diagnosed with stages III-IV metastatic disease. Reliable diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers are currently lacking. Ovarian cancer recurrence and resistance to chemotherapy pose vital problems and translate into poor outcomes. Cancer stem cells appear to be responsible for tumour recurrence resulting from chemotherapeutic resistance. These cells are also crucial for tumour initiation due to the ability to self-renew, differentiate, avoid immune destruction, and promote inflammation and angiogenesis. Studies have confirmed an association between CSC occurrence and resistance to chemotherapy, subsequent metastases, and cancer relapses. Therefore, the elimination of CSCs appears important for overcoming drug resistance and improving prognoses. This review focuses on the expression of selected ovarian CSC markers, including CD133, CD44, CD24, CD117, and aldehyde dehydrogenase 1, which show potential prognostic significance. Some markers expressed on the surface of CSCs correlate with clinical features and can be used for the diagnosis and prognosis of ovarian cancer. However, due to the heterogeneity and plasticity of CSCs, the determination of specific CSC phenotypes is difficult.
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- 1st Chair and Department of Oncological Gynaecology and Gynaecology, Medical University in Lublin, 20-081 Lublin, Poland;
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Ozcan MCH, Cruz L, Woodman MF, Gundogan F, Grive KJ. Fetal Ovarian Reserve: the Dynamic Changes in Ubiquitin C-Terminal Hydrolase L1. Reprod Sci 2023; 30:3353-3358. [PMID: 37277688 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-023-01275-z] [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: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The regulation of protein turnover by the unique deubiquitinating enzyme ubiquitin C-terminal hydrolase L1 (UCHL1) is only seen in oocytes, spermatogonia, and neurons. Our objective was to investigate variation in expression of UCHL1 across fetal maturation of oocytes that result in lifelong ovarian reserve. We performed a retrospective cohort study of 25 fetal autopsy specimens from 21 to 36 weeks. This was an IRB-approved protocol with parental permission for use of tissues for research purposes. Tissues were stained for expression of the oocyte-specific protein UCHL1, and expression levels were evaluated using quantitative immunofluorescence across gestational ages after correction for the area and background absorbance. Corrected total cell fluorescence (CTCF) for expression of UCHL1 within human oocytes was compared across fetal gestational ages and oocyte size. Trends were analyzed using a locally weighted scatterplot smoothing algorithm. Local expression of UCHL1 increases in oocytes across ovarian development reaching a plateau at 27 weeks with the maintenance of elevated levels through 36 weeks gestational age. This maturation trend is also evidenced by the increase in protein expression as oocyte area increases (r = 0.5530, p ≤ 0.001) with the largest rise occurring as oocytes are enveloped into primordial follicles. The increase in expression as oocytes transition from oogonia into oocytes in primordial follicles and beyond may be part of the preparation of both oocytes and the surrounding somatic cells for the long-term maintenance of the ovarian reserve.
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- Meghan C H Ozcan
- Women & Infant's Hospital, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 200 Chestnut St, Providence, RI, USA.
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- F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Jones Bridge Rd, Bethesda, MD, 20814, USA
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- Women & Infant's Hospital, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 101 Dudley St, Providence, RI, USA
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- Women & Infant's Hospital, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 200 Chestnut St, Providence, RI, USA
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Tao YP, Zhu HY, Shi QY, Wang CX, Hua YX, Hu HY, Zhou QY, Zhou ZL, Sun Y, Wang XM, Wang Y, Zhang YL, Guo YJ, Wang ZY, Che X, Xu CW, Zhang XC, Heger M, Tao SP, Zheng X, Xu Y, Ao L, Liu AJ, Liu SB, Cheng SQ, Pan WW. S1PR1 regulates ovarian cancer cell senescence through the PDK1-LATS1/2-YAP pathway. Oncogene 2023; 42:3491-3502. [PMID: 37828220 PMCID: PMC10656284 DOI: 10.1038/s41388-023-02853-w] [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: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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Cell senescence deters the activation of various oncogenes. Induction of senescence is, therefore, a potentially effective strategy to interfere with vital processes in tumor cells. Sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 1 (S1PR1) has been implicated in various cancer types, including ovarian cancer. The mechanism by which S1PR1 regulates ovarian cancer cell senescence is currently elusive. In this study, we demonstrate that S1PR1 was highly expressed in human ovarian cancer tissues and cell lines. S1PR1 deletion inhibited the proliferation and migration of ovarian cancer cells. S1PR1 deletion promoted ovarian cancer cell senescence and sensitized ovarian cancer cells to cisplatin chemotherapy. Exposure of ovarian cancer cells to sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) increased the expression of 3-phosphatidylinositol-dependent protein kinase 1 (PDK1), decreased the expression of large tumor suppressor 1/2 (LATS1/2), and induced phosphorylation of Yes-associated protein (p-YAP). Opposite results were obtained in S1PR1 knockout cells following pharmacological inhibition. After silencing LATS1/2 in S1PR1-deficient ovarian cancer cells, senescence was suppressed and S1PR1 expression was increased concomitantly with YAP expression. Transcriptional regulation of S1PR1 by YAP was confirmed by chromatin immunoprecipitation. Accordingly, the S1PR1-PDK1-LATS1/2-YAP pathway regulates ovarian cancer cell senescence and does so through a YAP-mediated feedback loop. S1PR1 constitutes a druggable target for the induction of senescence in ovarian cancer cells. Pharmacological intervention in the S1PR1-PDK1-LATS1/2-YAP signaling axis may augment the efficacy of standard chemotherapy.
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- Yi-Ping Tao
- Department of Cell Biology, College of Medicine, Jiaxing University, 118 Jiahang Road, Jiaxing, 314001, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, College of Medicine, Jiaxing University, 118 Jiahang Road, Jiaxing, 314001, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, College of Medicine, Jiaxing University, 118 Jiahang Road, Jiaxing, 314001, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, College of Medicine, Jiaxing University, 118 Jiahang Road, Jiaxing, 314001, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, College of Medicine, Jiaxing University, 118 Jiahang Road, Jiaxing, 314001, China
- Zhejiang Chinese Medicine University and Jiaxing University Master Degree Cultivation Base, Jiaxing University, 118 Jiahang Road, Jiaxing, 314001, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, College of Medicine, Jiaxing University, 118 Jiahang Road, Jiaxing, 314001, China
- Zhejiang Chinese Medicine University and Jiaxing University Master Degree Cultivation Base, Jiaxing University, 118 Jiahang Road, Jiaxing, 314001, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, College of Medicine, Jiaxing University, 118 Jiahang Road, Jiaxing, 314001, China
- Zhejiang Chinese Medicine University and Jiaxing University Master Degree Cultivation Base, Jiaxing University, 118 Jiahang Road, Jiaxing, 314001, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, College of Medicine, Jiaxing University, 118 Jiahang Road, Jiaxing, 314001, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, College of Medicine, Jiaxing University, 118 Jiahang Road, Jiaxing, 314001, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, College of Medicine, Jiaxing University, 118 Jiahang Road, Jiaxing, 314001, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, College of Medicine, Jiaxing University, 118 Jiahang Road, Jiaxing, 314001, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, College of Medicine, Jiaxing University, 118 Jiahang Road, Jiaxing, 314001, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, College of Medicine, Jiaxing University, 118 Jiahang Road, Jiaxing, 314001, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, College of Medicine, Jiaxing University, 118 Jiahang Road, Jiaxing, 314001, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Jiaxing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Affiliated Women and Children Hospital, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, 314001, China
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- Institute of Basic Medicine and Cancer (IBMC), Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 1 Banshan East Street, Gongshu District, Hangzhou, 310022, China
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- Institute of Information Network and Artificial Intelligence, Jiaxing University, 118 Jiahang Road, Jiaxing, 314001, China
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- Jiaxing Key Laboratory for Photonanomedicine and Experimental Therapeutics, Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Medicine, Jiaxing University, 118 Jiahang Road, Jiaxing, 314001, China
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Utrecht University, Universiteitsweg 99, 3584 CG, Utrecht, the Netherlands
- Laboratory of Experimental Oncology, Department of Pathology, Erasmus MC, Dr. Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, 314000, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, 314000, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, College of Medicine, Jiaxing University, 118 Jiahang Road, Jiaxing, 314001, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, College of Medicine, Jiaxing University, 118 Jiahang Road, Jiaxing, 314001, China
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- Department of Pathology, the 7th Medical Center, General Hospital of PLA, Beijing, 100700, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, College of Medicine, Jiaxing University, 118 Jiahang Road, Jiaxing, 314001, China.
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- Department of Hepatic Surgery VI, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital, Second Military Medical University, 225 Changhai Road, Shanghai, 200438, China.
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- Department of Cell Biology, College of Medicine, Jiaxing University, 118 Jiahang Road, Jiaxing, 314001, China.
- G60 STI Valley Industry & Innovation Institute, Jiaxing University, 118 Jiahang Road, Jiaxing, 314001, China.
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Yao X, Wang C, Yu W, Sun L, Lv Z, Xie X, Tian S, Yan L, Zhang H, Liu J. SRSF1 is essential for primary follicle development by regulating granulosa cell survival via mRNA alternative splicing. Cell Mol Life Sci 2023; 80:343. [PMID: 37907803 PMCID: PMC11072053 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-023-04979-2] [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: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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Granulosa cell abnormalities are characteristics of premature ovarian insufficiency (POI). Abnormal expression of serine/arginine-rich splicing factor 1 (SRSF1) can cause various diseases, but the role of SRSF1 in mouse granulosa cells remains largely unclear. In this study, we found that SRSF1 was expressed in the nuclei of both mouse oocytes and granulosa cells. The specific knockout of Srsf1 in granulosa cells led to follicular development inhibition, decreased granulosa cell proliferation, and increased apoptosis. Gene Ontology (GO) analysis of RNA-seq results revealed abnormal expression of genes involved in DNA repair, cell killing and other signalling pathways. Alternative splicing (AS) analysis showed that SRSF1 affected DNA damage in granulosa cells by regulating genes related to DNA repair. In summary, SRSF1 in granulosa cells controls follicular development by regulating AS of genes associated with DNA repair, thereby affecting female reproduction.
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- Xiaohong Yao
- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China.
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Wang Y, Li Q, Ma Z, Xu H, Peng F, Chen B, Ma B, Qin L, Lan J, Li Y, Lan D, Li J, Wang S, Fu W. β-Nicotinamide Mononucleotide Alleviates Hydrogen Peroxide-Induced Cell Cycle Arrest and Death in Ovarian Granulosa Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15666. [PMID: 37958650 PMCID: PMC10649918 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242115666] [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: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Maintaining normal functions of ovarian granulosa cells (GCs) is essential for oocyte development and maturation. The dysfunction of GCs impairs nutrition supply and estrogen secretion by follicles, thus negatively affecting the breeding capacity of farm animals. Impaired GCs is generally associated with declines in Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) levels, which triggers un-controlled oxidative stress, and the oxidative stress, thus, attack the subcellular structures and cause cell damage. β-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), a NAD+ precursor, has demonstrated well-known antioxidant properties in several studies. In this study, using two types of ovarian GCs (mouse GCs (mGCs) and human granulosa cell line (KGN)) as cell models, we aimed to investigate the potential effects of NMN on gene expression patterns and antioxidant capacity of both mGCs and KGN that were exposed to hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). As shown in results of the study, mGCs that were exposed to H2O2 significantly altered the gene expression patterns, with 428 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) when compared with those of the control group. Furthermore, adding NMN to H2O2-cultured mGCs displayed 621 DEGs. The functional enrichment analysis revealed that DEGs were mainly enriched in key pathways like cell cycle, senescence, and cell death. Using RT-qPCR, CCK8, and β-galactosidase staining, we found that H2O2 exposure on mGCs obviously reduced cell activity/mRNA expressions of antioxidant genes, inhibited cell proliferation, and induced cellular senescence. Notably, NMN supplementation partially prevented these H2O2-induced abnormalities. Moreover, these similar beneficial effects of NMN on antioxidant capacity were confirmed in the KGN cell models that were exposed to H2O2. Taken together, the present results demonstrate that NMN supplementation protects against H2O2-induced impairments in gene expression pattern, cell cycle arrest, and cell death in ovarian GCs through boosting NAD+ levels and provide potential strategies to ameliorate uncontrolled oxidative stress in ovarian GCs.
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- Yunduan Wang
- College of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Southwest Minzu University, Chendu 610041, China; (Y.W.); (H.X.); (J.L.)
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- College of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Southwest Minzu University, Chendu 610041, China; (Y.W.); (H.X.); (J.L.)
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- College of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Southwest Minzu University, Chendu 610041, China; (Y.W.); (H.X.); (J.L.)
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- College of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Southwest Minzu University, Chendu 610041, China; (Y.W.); (H.X.); (J.L.)
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- College of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Southwest Minzu University, Chendu 610041, China; (Y.W.); (H.X.); (J.L.)
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- College of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Southwest Minzu University, Chendu 610041, China; (Y.W.); (H.X.); (J.L.)
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- College of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Southwest Minzu University, Chendu 610041, China; (Y.W.); (H.X.); (J.L.)
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- College of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Southwest Minzu University, Chendu 610041, China; (Y.W.); (H.X.); (J.L.)
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- College of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Southwest Minzu University, Chendu 610041, China; (Y.W.); (H.X.); (J.L.)
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- College of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Southwest Minzu University, Chendu 610041, China; (Y.W.); (H.X.); (J.L.)
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- College of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Southwest Minzu University, Chendu 610041, China; (Y.W.); (H.X.); (J.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization, Southwest Minzu University, Ministry of Education, Chengdu 610041, China
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- College of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Southwest Minzu University, Chendu 610041, China; (Y.W.); (H.X.); (J.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization, Southwest Minzu University, Ministry of Education, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400032, China
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- College of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Southwest Minzu University, Chendu 610041, China; (Y.W.); (H.X.); (J.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization, Southwest Minzu University, Ministry of Education, Chengdu 610041, China
- Key Laboratory of Animal Science of National Ethnic Affairs Commission of China, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Yan X, Hou L, Zhang C. FOXG1 is involved in mouse ovarian functions and embryogenesis. J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol 2023; 233:106372. [PMID: 37536505 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsbmb.2023.106372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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TGF-β superfamily has long been demonstrated to be essential for folliculogenesis and luteinization. Forkhead box G1 (FOXG1, also known as BF1), a member of the FOX family and an inhibitor of TGF-β signaling pathway, is a nucleocytoplasmic transcription factor that is essential for forebrain development. FOXG1 is involved in neurodevelopment and cancer pathology, however, little is known about the role of FOXG1 in reproduction. In this study, the spatiotemporal expression pattern of FOXG1 was examined during early mouse oocyte and embryonic development and its role during corpora luteum (CL) formation was further elucidated. The results showed that FOXG1 is localized in oocytes, theca cells (TCs) and CLs. After fertilization, FOXG1 is expressed at all stages during early embryogenesis, from zygotes to blastocysts. Following gonadotropin administration in immature mice, the expression of Foxg1 significantly increased along with steroidogenic genes, including Star, Hsd3β, Cyp11a1, as well as Cyp17a1 and Cyp19a1. The latter two first increased after pregnant mare serum gonadotropin stimulation, then decreased in response to hCG treatment. In addition, silencing of Foxg1 significantly reduced the concentration of testosterone and estrogen in cultured primary granulosa cells (GCs) and TCs (P < 0.05). Mechanistic studies demonstrated that the expression level of genes that are critical in estrogen synthesis were significantly reduced after Foxg1 silencing, including Cyp17a1 and Cyp19a1. In conclusion, FOXG1 is expressed in a stage-specific manner during folliculogenesis and embryogenesis and exerts a regulatory influence on testosterone and estrogen synthesis.
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- Xingyu Yan
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200135, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory for Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Genetics, Shanghai, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Resistance Biology, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong 250014, China; Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health Research, Medical College of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361102, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Resistance Biology, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong 250014, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200135, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory for Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Genetics, Shanghai, China; Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Resistance Biology, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, Shandong 250014, China.
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Mizuta K, Saitou M. Key mechanisms and in vitro reconstitution of fetal oocyte development in mammals. Curr Opin Genet Dev 2023; 82:102091. [PMID: 37556984 DOI: 10.1016/j.gde.2023.102091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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During fetal oocyte development in mammals, germ cells progress through meiotic prophase I to form primordial follicles with pregranulosa cells. The primordial follicles remain dormant until oogenesis resumes during puberty. Studies in mice have elucidated mechanisms governing oogenesis, leading to the successful induction of functional oocytes from mouse pluripotent stem cells in vitro. Based on the in vivo/in vitro knowledge in mice and the histological and transcriptomic evidence for fetal oocyte development in humans and primates, human/primate oocyte-like cells corresponding to the early stage of oocytes in vivo have been successfully induced in vitro. Here, we discuss recent advances in our understanding of the mechanisms of fetal oocyte development in mammals, as well as in in vitro oogenesis.
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- Ken Mizuta
- Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Biology (ASHBi), Kyoto University, Yoshida-Konoe-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan; Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Yoshida-Konoe-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan.
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- Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Biology (ASHBi), Kyoto University, Yoshida-Konoe-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan; Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Yoshida-Konoe-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan; Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA), Kyoto University, 53 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan.
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Li Z, Liu Y, Tian Y, Li Q, Shi W, Zhang J, Zhang H, Tan Y, Yang S, Yang T, Huang X, Du Y. Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell‑derived exosomes improve ovarian function in natural aging by inhibiting apoptosis. Int J Mol Med 2023; 52:94. [PMID: 37615174 PMCID: PMC10483927 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2023.5297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023] Open
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Prolonging the reproductive lifespan is beneficial for preserving the physical and psychological health of women. The transplantation of mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)‑derived exosomes (MSC‑Exos) has been reported to be a promising regenerative therapeutic strategy for restoring the function of aging ovaries. The present study thus evaluated the therapeutic efficacy of exosomes derived from human umbilical cord‑MSCs (hUCMSC‑Exos) in a mouse model of natural ovarian aging (NOA), and further investigated the role of exosomal microRNAs (miRNAs/miRs) in the mechanisms of this creative therapy. Specifically, following the administration of hUCMSC‑Exos in mice with NOA, ovarian function was found to improve, as indicated by the restoration of follicle numbers and hormone levels. These exosomes were found to exhibit the ability to inhibit PTEN expression and suppress apoptosis both in vivo and in vitro. Subsequently, miRNA sequencing of the exosomes was performed, following which bioinformatics analysis was used to identify the highly expressed miRNAs that are capable of targeting PTEN expression. Through high‑throughput sequencing and molecular analyses, miR‑21‑5p was found to be the highest in ranking in terms of expression, suggesting that hUCMSC‑Exos can preserve ovarian function by suppressing PTEN expression to inhibit apoptosis by delivering miR‑21‑5p. On the whole, the results of the present study suggest that the application of exosomes can be used to restore ovarian function in mice with NOA. These positive findings also suggest that the transplantation of exosomes derived from MSCs holds promise as an agent against ovarian aging.
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- Zhongkang Li
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050000
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050000
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050000
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050000
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050000
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050000
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- R&D Department, Shandong Qilu Cell Therapy Engineering Technology Co., Ltd
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- R&D Department, Shandong Qilu Cell Therapy Engineering Technology Co., Ltd
- Institute of Immunotherapy, Shandong Yinfeng Life Science Research Institute, Jinan, Shandong 25000
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- R&D Department, Shandong Qilu Cell Therapy Engineering Technology Co., Ltd
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- Department of Surgery, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050000, P.R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050000
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050000
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Sakai T, Yamamoto T, Watanabe T, Hozumi A, Shiraishi A, Osugi T, Matsubara S, Kawada T, Sasakura Y, Takahashi T, Satake H. Characterization of a novel species-specific 51-amino acid peptide, PEP51, as a caspase-3/7 activator in ovarian follicles of the ascidian, Ciona intestinalis Type A. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1260600. [PMID: 37842312 PMCID: PMC10570924 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1260600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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Invertebrates lack hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, and have acquired species-specific regulatory systems for ovarian follicle development. Ascidians are marine invertebrates that are the phylogenetically closest living relatives to vertebrates, and we have thus far substantiated the molecular mechanisms underlying neuropeptidergic follicle development of the cosmopolitan species, Ciona intestinalis Type A. However, no ovarian factor has so far been identified in Ciona. In the present study, we identified a novel Ciona-specific peptide, termed PEP51, in the ovary. Immunohistochemical analysis demonstrated the specific expression of PEP51 in oocyte-associated accessory cells, test cells, of post-vitellogenic (stage III) follicles. Immunoelectron microscopy revealed that PEP51 was localized in the cytosol of test cells in early stage III follicles, which lack secretory granules. These results indicate that PEP51 acts as an intracellular factor within test cells rather than as a secretory peptide. Confocal laser microscopy verified that activation of caspase-3/7, the canonical apoptosis marker, was detected in most PEP51-positive test cells of early stage III. This colocalization of PEP51 and the apoptosis marker was consistent with immunoelectron microscopy observations demonstrating that a few normal (PEP51-negative) test cells reside in the aggregates of PEP51-positive apoptotic test cells of early stage III follicles. Furthermore, transfection of the PEP51 gene into COS-7 cells and HEK293MSR cells resulted in activation of caspase-3/7, providing evidence that PEP51 induces apoptotic signaling. Collectively, these results showed the existence of species-specific ovarian peptide-driven cell metabolism in Ciona follicle development. Consistent with the phylogenetic position of Ciona as the closest sister group of vertebrates, the present study sheds new light on the molecular and functional diversity of the regulatory systems of follicle development in the Chordata.
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- Tsubasa Sakai
- Bioorganic Research Institute, Suntory Foundation for Life Sciences, Kyoto, Japan
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- Bioorganic Research Institute, Suntory Foundation for Life Sciences, Kyoto, Japan
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- Bioorganic Research Institute, Suntory Foundation for Life Sciences, Kyoto, Japan
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- Shimoda Marine Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Bioorganic Research Institute, Suntory Foundation for Life Sciences, Kyoto, Japan
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- Bioorganic Research Institute, Suntory Foundation for Life Sciences, Kyoto, Japan
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- Bioorganic Research Institute, Suntory Foundation for Life Sciences, Kyoto, Japan
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- Bioorganic Research Institute, Suntory Foundation for Life Sciences, Kyoto, Japan
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- Shimoda Marine Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Bioorganic Research Institute, Suntory Foundation for Life Sciences, Kyoto, Japan
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- Bioorganic Research Institute, Suntory Foundation for Life Sciences, Kyoto, Japan
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Zhang Y, Zhou J, Zeng L, Xiong Y, Wang X, Xiang W, Su P. Paternal cadmium exposure affects estradiol synthesis by impairing intracellular cholesterol homeostasis and mitochondrial function in offspring female mice. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 263:115280. [PMID: 37481860 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115280] [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: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic heavy metal commonly found in nature and an endocrine disrupting chemical (EDC). Previous studies found that Cd can damage several organs, including the kidneys, bones, cardiovascular system and reproductive system. However, the effect of paternal Cd exposure on the offspring is unclear. In this study, 1 mg/kg of cadmium chloride (CdCl2) was injected intraperitoneally every other day in 8-week-old C57BL/6 J male mice to study the effects on their female offspring. Our results showed an increase in body weight, water intake and food intake in F1 female mice from the Cd-exposed group. The development of secondary follicles and antral follicles in the ovaries of Cd-treated was inhibited. Serum estradiol (E2) was found to be decreased. Further analysis revealed significant downregulation of StAR, P450scc, 17β-HSD, CYP17A1 and CYP19A1, which are related to E2 synthesis. Serum total cholesterol was increased and free cholesterol was reduced. Total cholesterol in ovarian tissue was decreased. qRT-PCR and Western blot analysis revealed a decrease in the mRNA and protein expression of HMGCR, LDLR, and ABCA1, which are associated with cholesterol homeostasis. Oil red O staining indicated that lipid droplets (LDs) were accumulated in ovarian tissues, while the expression of ATGL and HSL proteins associated with lipid droplet degradation was significantly downregulated. In juvenile female mice, ultrastructural alterations of mitochondria in the ovaries were observed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). In adult female mice, the expression of proteins associated with mitochondrial dynamics (DRP1 and MFN2) was significantly reduced in the ovaries. Overall, our study suggests that paternal Cd exposure inhibits follicular development, and affects serum E2 synthesis by impairing cholesterol homeostasis and affecting mitochondrial function.
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- Yanwei Zhang
- Institute of Reproductive Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Medical Genetics Center, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province, Wuhan, China
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- Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China; Wuhan Huake Reproductive Hospital, Wuhan, Hubei 430013, China
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- Institute of Reproductive Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China; Wuhan Huake Reproductive Hospital, Wuhan, Hubei 430013, China.
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Heidari F, Rahbaran M, Mirzaei A, Mozafari Tabatabaei M, Shokrpoor S, Mahjoubi F, Ara MS, Akbarinejad V, Gharagozloo F. The study of a hermaphroditic sheep caused by a mutation in the promoter of SRY gene. Vet Anim Sci 2023; 21:100308. [PMID: 37593675 PMCID: PMC10428133 DOI: 10.1016/j.vas.2023.100308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/19/2023] Open
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In mammals, sex-determining region Y (SRY) gene plays vital role as a transcription factor to regulate the expression of the genes contributing to development of male genitals. Any mutation disrupting expression of SRY gene can cause disorders of sex development (DSDs). In this study, the examination of a hermaphroditic (female-like) Shal sheep which was referred for infertility is described. Initially, the reproductive system of the sheep was histologically and anatomically assessed. Karyotyping was used to determine the real gender of the animal. Sex hormones including progesterone, estradiol, and testosterone were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Eventually, promoter part and SRY gene were sequenced and aligned to detect any potential mutation using NCBI data base. Although anatomical inspection led to identification of uterus, ovary, and enlarged clitoris as well as testes in the sheep, the karyotyping results interestingly revealed that the animal was genetically a male. Although the sheep had both male and female gonads, there were no overt signs of reproductive behavior and gamete production was not observed. Plasma steroid hormone levels were reported to be at basal levels. Additionally, a mutation was detected on the promoter of the SRY gene. In conclusion, the case implies that mutation on the promoter part of SRY gene could disrupt sexual development of the fetus culminating in DSDs in the sheep.
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- Farid Heidari
- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Tehran, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Animal Sciences, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetic, Institute of Medical Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture Biotechnology, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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Tsai YR, Liao YN, Kang HY. Current Advances in Cellular Approaches for Pathophysiology and Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Cells 2023; 12:2189. [PMID: 37681921 PMCID: PMC10487183 DOI: 10.3390/cells12172189] [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: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023] Open
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent gynecological and endocrine disorder that results in irregular menstruation, incomplete follicular development, disrupted ovulation, and reduced fertility rates among affected women of reproductive age. While these symptoms can be managed through appropriate medication and lifestyle interventions, both etiology and treatment options remain limited. Here we provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in cellular approaches utilized for investigating the pathophysiology of PCOS through in vitro cell models, to avoid the confounding systemic effects such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) therapy. The primary objective is to enhance the understanding of abnormalities in PCOS-associated folliculogenesis, particularly focusing on the aberrant roles of granulosa cells and other relevant cell types. Furthermore, this article encompasses analyses of the mechanisms and signaling pathways, microRNA expression and target genes altered in PCOS, and explores the pharmacological approaches considered as potential treatments. By summarizing the aforementioned key findings, this article not only allows us to appreciate the value of using in vitro cell models, but also provides guidance for selecting suitable research models to facilitate the identification of potential treatments and understand the pathophysiology of PCOS at the cellular level.
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- Yi-Ru Tsai
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City 333, Taiwan
- An-Ten Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, Kaohsiung City 802, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City 333, Taiwan
- Department of Chinese Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Kaohsiung City 833, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City 333, Taiwan
- Department of Biological Science, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
- Center for Hormone and Reproductive Medicine Research, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Kaohsiung City 833, Taiwan
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Kaohsiung City 833, Taiwan
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Shah MZUH, Shrivastva VK, Mir MA, Sheikh WM, Ganie MA, Rather GA, Shafi M, Bashir SM, Ansari MA, Al-Jafary MA, Al-Qhtani MH, Homeida AM, Al-Suhaimi EA. Effect of quercetin on steroidogenesis and folliculogenesis in ovary of mice with experimentally-induced polycystic ovarian syndrome. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1153289. [PMID: 37670876 PMCID: PMC10476101 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1153289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023] Open
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Introduction Polycystic Ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects the health of many women around theworld. Apart from fundamental metabolic problems connected to PCOS, focus of our study is on the role of quercetin on genes relevant to steroidogenesis and folliculogenesis. Methods Eighteen mature parkes strain mice (4-5 weeks old) weighing18-21 g were randomly divided into three groups of six each as follows: Group I serves as the control and was given water and a regular chow diet ad lib for 66 days; group II was given oral gavage administration of letrozole (LETZ) (6 mg/kgbw) for 21 days to induce PCOS and was left untreated for 45 days; For three weeks, Group III received oral gavage dose of LETZ (6 mg/kg), after which it received Quercetin (QUER) (125 mg/kg bw orally daily) for 45 days. Results In our study we observed that mice with PCOS had irregular estrous cycle with increased LH/FSH ratio, decreased estrogen level and decline in expression of Kitl, Bmp1, Cyp11a1, Cyp19a1, Ar, lhr, Fshr and Esr1 in ovary. Moreover, we observed increase in the expression of CYP17a1, as well as increase in cholesterol, triglycerides, testosterone, vascular endothelial growth factor VEGF and insulin levels. All these changes were reversed after the administration of quercetin in PCOS mice. Discussion Quercetin treatment reversed the molecular, functional and morphological abnormalities brought on due to letrozole in pathological and physiological setting, particularly the issues of reproduction connected to PCOS. Quercetin doesn't act locally only but it acts systematically as it works on Pituitary (LH/FSH)- Ovary (gonad hormones) axis. the Side effects of Quercetin have to be targeted in future researches. Quercetin may act as a promising candidate for medical management of human PCOS.
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- Mohd Zahoor Ul Haq Shah
- Laboratory of Endocrinology, Department of Bioscience Barkatullah University Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Laboratory of Endocrinology, Department of Bioscience Barkatullah University Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Bioresources, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Lab, Division of Veterinary Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Division of Veterinary Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Lab, Division of Veterinary Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Epidemic Disease Research, Institute for Research & Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, College of Science and Institute for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Paediatrics, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Environmental Health Research, Institute for Research & Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, College of Science and Institute for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Ye M, Shan Y, Lu B, Luo H, Li B, Zhang Y, Wang Z, Guo Y, Ouyang L, Gu J, Xiong Z, Zhang T. Creating a semi-opened micro-cavity ovary through sacrificial microspheres as an in vitro model for discovering the potential effect of ovarian toxic agents. Bioact Mater 2023; 26:216-230. [PMID: 36936809 PMCID: PMC10017366 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2023.02.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023] Open
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The bio-engineered ovary is an essential technology for treating female infertility. Especially the development of relevant in vitro models could be a critical step in a drug study. Herein, we develop a semi-opened culturing system (SOCS) strategy that maintains a 3D structure of follicles during the culture. Based on the SOCS, we further developed micro-cavity ovary (MCO) with mouse follicles by the microsphere-templated technique, where sacrificial gelatin microspheres were mixed with photo-crosslinkable gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) to engineer a micro-cavity niche for follicle growth. The semi-opened MCO could support the follicle growing to the antral stage, secreting hormones, and ovulating cumulus-oocyte complex out of the MCO without extra manipulation. The MCO-ovulated oocyte exhibits a highly similar transcriptome to the in vivo counterpart (correlation of 0.97) and can be fertilized. Moreover, we found that a high ROS level could affect the cumulus expansion, which may result in anovulation disorder. The damage could be rescued by melatonin, but the end of cumulus expansion was 3h earlier than anticipation, validating that MCO has the potential for investigating ovarian toxic agents in vitro. We provide a novel approach for building an in vitro ovarian model to recapitulate ovarian functions and test chemical toxicity, suggesting it has the potential for clinical research in the future.
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- Min Ye
- Biomanufacturing Center, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
- Biomanufacturing and Rapid Forming Technology Key Laboratory of Beijing, Beijing, 100084, China
- Biomanufacturing and Engineering Living Systems, Innovation International Talents Base (111 Base), Beijing, 100084, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinformatics, BNRIST Bioinformatics Division, Department of Automation, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Biomanufacturing Center, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
- Biomanufacturing and Rapid Forming Technology Key Laboratory of Beijing, Beijing, 100084, China
- Biomanufacturing and Engineering Living Systems, Innovation International Talents Base (111 Base), Beijing, 100084, China
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- Biomanufacturing Center, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
- Biomanufacturing and Rapid Forming Technology Key Laboratory of Beijing, Beijing, 100084, China
- Biomanufacturing and Engineering Living Systems, Innovation International Talents Base (111 Base), Beijing, 100084, China
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- Biomanufacturing Center, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
- Biomanufacturing and Rapid Forming Technology Key Laboratory of Beijing, Beijing, 100084, China
- Biomanufacturing and Engineering Living Systems, Innovation International Talents Base (111 Base), Beijing, 100084, China
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- Biomanufacturing Center, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
- Biomanufacturing and Rapid Forming Technology Key Laboratory of Beijing, Beijing, 100084, China
- Biomanufacturing and Engineering Living Systems, Innovation International Talents Base (111 Base), Beijing, 100084, China
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- Biomanufacturing Center, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
- Biomanufacturing and Rapid Forming Technology Key Laboratory of Beijing, Beijing, 100084, China
- Biomanufacturing and Engineering Living Systems, Innovation International Talents Base (111 Base), Beijing, 100084, China
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- Biomanufacturing Center, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
- Biomanufacturing and Rapid Forming Technology Key Laboratory of Beijing, Beijing, 100084, China
- Biomanufacturing and Engineering Living Systems, Innovation International Talents Base (111 Base), Beijing, 100084, China
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- Biomanufacturing Center, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
- Biomanufacturing and Rapid Forming Technology Key Laboratory of Beijing, Beijing, 100084, China
- Biomanufacturing and Engineering Living Systems, Innovation International Talents Base (111 Base), Beijing, 100084, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Bioinformatics, BNRIST Bioinformatics Division, Department of Automation, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Biomanufacturing Center, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
- Biomanufacturing and Rapid Forming Technology Key Laboratory of Beijing, Beijing, 100084, China
- Biomanufacturing and Engineering Living Systems, Innovation International Talents Base (111 Base), Beijing, 100084, China
- Corresponding author. Biomanufacturing Center, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China.
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- Biomanufacturing Center, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
- Biomanufacturing and Rapid Forming Technology Key Laboratory of Beijing, Beijing, 100084, China
- Biomanufacturing and Engineering Living Systems, Innovation International Talents Base (111 Base), Beijing, 100084, China
- Corresponding author. Biomanufacturing Center, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China.
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Del Valle JS, Chuva de Sousa Lopes SM. Bioengineered 3D Ovarian Models as Paramount Technology for Female Health Management and Reproduction. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:832. [PMID: 37508859 PMCID: PMC10376580 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10070832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Ovarian dysfunction poses significant threats to the health of female individuals. Ovarian failure can lead to infertility due to the lack or inefficient production of fertilizable eggs. In addition, the ovary produces hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone, that play crucial roles not only during pregnancy, but also in maintaining cardiovascular, bone, and cognitive health. Decline in estrogen and progesterone production due to ovarian dysfunction can result in menopausal-associated syndromes and lead to conditions, such as osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, and Alzheimer's disease. Recent advances in the design of bioengineered three-dimensional (3D) ovarian models, such as ovarian organoids or artificial ovaries, have made it possible to mimic aspects of the cellular heterogeneity and functional characteristics of the ovary in vitro. These novel technologies are emerging as valuable tools for studying ovarian physiology and pathology and may provide alternatives for fertility preservation. Moreover, they may have the potential to restore aspects of ovarian function, improving the quality of life of the (aging) female population. This review focuses on the state of the art of 3D ovarian platforms, including the latest advances modeling female reproduction, female physiology, ovarian cancer, and drug screening.
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- Julieta S Del Valle
- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Leiden University Medical Center, 2333 ZC Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Leiden University Medical Center, 2333 ZC Leiden, The Netherlands
- Department for Reproductive Medicine, Ghent University Hospital, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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Zhu M, Xu M, Zhang J, Zheng C. The role of Hippo pathway in ovarian development. Front Physiol 2023; 14:1198873. [PMID: 37334049 PMCID: PMC10275494 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1198873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023] Open
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The follicle is the functional unit of the ovary, whereby ovarian development is largely dependent on the development of the follicles themselves. The activation, growth, and progression of follicles are modulated by a diverse range of factors, including reproductive endocrine system and multiple signaling pathways. The Hippo pathway exhibits a high degree of evolutionary conservation between both Drosophila and mammalian systems, and is recognized for its pivotal role in regulating cellular proliferation, control of organ size, and embryonic development. During the process of follicle development, the components of the Hippo pathway show temporal and spatial variations. Recent clinical studies have shown that ovarian fragmentation can activate follicles. The mechanism is that the mechanical signal of cutting triggers actin polymerization. This process leads to the disruption of the Hippo pathway and subsequently induces the upregulation of downstream CCN and apoptosis inhibitors, thereby promoting follicle development. Thus, the Hippo pathway plays a crucial role in both the activation and development of follicles. In this article, we focused on the development and atresia of follicles and the function of Hippo pathway in these processes. Additionally, the physiological effects of Hippo pathway in follicle activation are also explored.
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Wang Y, Pattarawat P, Zhang J, Kim E, Zhang D, Fang M, Jannaman EA, Yuan Y, Chatterjee S, Kim JYJ, Scott GI, Zhang Q, Xiao S. Effects of Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Bloom Toxin Microcystin-LR on Gonadotropin-Dependent Ovarian Follicle Maturation and Ovulation in Mice. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES 2023; 131:67010. [PMID: 37342990 PMCID: PMC10284350 DOI: 10.1289/ehp12034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (CyanoHABs) originate from the excessive growth or bloom of cyanobacteria often referred to as blue-green algae. They have been on the rise globally in both marine and freshwaters in recently years with increasing frequency and severity owing to the rising temperature associated with climate change and increasing anthropogenic eutrophication from agricultural runoff and urbanization. Humans are at a great risk of exposure to toxins released from CyanoHABs through drinking water, food, and recreational activities, making CyanoHAB toxins a new class of contaminants of emerging concern. OBJECTIVES We investigated the toxic effects and mechanisms of microcystin-LR (MC-LR), the most prevalent CyanoHAB toxin, on the ovary and associated reproductive functions. METHODS Mouse models with either chronic daily oral or acute intraperitoneal exposure, an engineered three-dimensional ovarian follicle culture system, and human primary ovarian granulosa cells were tested with MC-LR of various dose levels. Single-follicle RNA sequencing, reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, western blotting, immunohistochemistry (IHC), and benchmark dose modeling were used to examine the effects of MC-LR on follicle maturation, hormone secretion, ovulation, and luteinization. RESULTS Mice exposed long term to low-dose MC-LR did not exhibit any differences in the kinetics of folliculogenesis, but they had significantly fewer corpora lutea compared with control mice. Superovulation models further showed that mice exposed to MC-LR during the follicle maturation window had significantly fewer ovulated oocytes. IHC results revealed ovarian distribution of MC-LR, and mice exposed to MC-LR had significantly lower expression of key follicle maturation mediators. Mechanistically, in both murine and human granulosa cells exposed to MC-LR, there was reduced protein phosphatase 1 (PP1) activity, disrupted PP1-mediated PI3K/AKT/FOXO1 signaling, and less expression of follicle maturation-related genes. DISCUSSION Using both in vivo and in vitro murine and human model systems, we provide data suggesting that environmentally relevant exposure to the CyanoHAB toxin MC-LR interfered with gonadotropin-dependent follicle maturation and ovulation. We conclude that MC-LR may pose a nonnegligible risk to women's reproductive health by heightening the probability of irregular menstrual cycles and infertility related to ovulatory disorders. https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP12034.
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- Yingzheng Wang
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA
- Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute, Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA
- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, USA
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Center for Oceans and Human Health and Climate Change Interactions at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, USA
- Center for Environmental Exposures and Disease, Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA
- Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute, Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA
- Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute, Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA
- Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute, Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA
- Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute, Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA
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- New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Trenton, New Jersey, USA
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- Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine, Lone Tree, Colorado, USA
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, California, USA
- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, California, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, USA
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Center for Oceans and Human Health and Climate Change Interactions at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, USA
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- Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA
- Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute, Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Center for Oceans and Human Health and Climate Change Interactions at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, USA
- Center for Environmental Exposures and Disease, Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA
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Song P, Chen X, Zhang P, Zhou Y, Zhou R. miR-200b/MYBL2/CDK1 suppresses proliferation and induces senescence through cell cycle arrest in ovine granulosa cells. Theriogenology 2023; 207:19-30. [PMID: 37257219 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2023.05.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Normal growth of granulosa cells (GCs) is essential for follicular development. miR-200b plays a vital role in litter size, estrous cycle, ovulation, and follicular development in sheep. However, it is unclear that the specific effect and regulatory mechanism of miR-200b on ovine GCs. miR-200b mimic inhibited GCs proliferation and induced cellular senescence through downregulating mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), concentration of ATP and mitochondrial respiratory chain complex Ⅰ, and upregulating SA-β-gal positive rate and ROS production. A total of 597 differentially expressed genes were identified by RNA-Seq in GCs transfected with miR-200b mimic and mimic NC, and they were involved in cell cycle and cellular senescence. miR-200b directly targeted and downregulated MYBL2 and CDK1. Overexpression of MYBL2 promoted GCs proliferation and genes expression (CDK1, CDC20, MAD2L1 and FOXM1), which were suppressed by miR-200b mimic. Furthermore, MYBL2 negatively regulated miR-200b-induced GC senescence. In conclusion, miR-200b/MYBL2/CDK1 regulated proliferation and senescence through cell cycle pathway in ovine granulosa cells. Our study provides a novel insight that miR-200b regulates ovine follicular development.
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- Pengyan Song
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei Province, 071001, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei Province, 071001, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei Province, 071001, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei Province, 071001, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding, Hebei Province, 071001, China.
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Jiang Y, He Y, Pan X, Wang P, Yuan X, Ma B. Advances in Oocyte Maturation In Vivo and In Vitro in Mammals. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:9059. [PMID: 37240406 PMCID: PMC10219173 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24109059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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The quality and maturation of an oocyte not only play decisive roles in fertilization and embryo success, but also have long-term impacts on the later growth and development of the fetus. Female fertility declines with age, reflecting a decline in oocyte quantity. However, the meiosis of oocytes involves a complex and orderly regulatory process whose mechanisms have not yet been fully elucidated. This review therefore mainly focuses on the regulation mechanism of oocyte maturation, including folliculogenesis, oogenesis, and the interactions between granulosa cells and oocytes, plus in vitro technology and nuclear/cytoplasm maturation in oocytes. Additionally, we have reviewed advances made in the single-cell mRNA sequencing technology related to oocyte maturation in order to improve our understanding of the mechanism of oocyte maturation and to provide a theoretical basis for subsequent research into oocyte maturation.
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- Yao Jiang
- School of Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences, Murdoch University, Murdoch, WA 6149, Australia
- Shenzhen Branch, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Genome Analysis Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shenzhen 518120, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, National Engineering Research Center for Breeding Swine Industry, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, National Engineering Research Center for Breeding Swine Industry, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- School of Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences, Murdoch University, Murdoch, WA 6149, Australia
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- Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, National Engineering Research Center for Breeding Swine Industry, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Agro-Animal Genomics and Molecular Breeding, College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- School of Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences, Murdoch University, Murdoch, WA 6149, Australia
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Ul Haq Shah MZ, Shrivastava VK, Olaniyi KS. Role of diacerein on steroidogenesis and folliculogenesis related genes in ovary of letrozole-induced PCOS mice. Chem Biol Interact 2023; 377:110468. [PMID: 37030623 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2023.110468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/10/2023]
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), an intricate and multifaceted metabolic-endocrine disorder that typically affects 6-20% of women of reproductive age and accounts for 70-80% of all occurrences of infertility globally. In this study we focussed on the effect of diacerein (DIC) on steroidogenesis and follicle development in addition to the basic metabolic and endocrine problems which are associated with PCOS. Eighteen mature female parkes strain mice were separated into three groups at random with 6 animals in a group as follows: Group I, received water and normal diet for 66 days; group II received letrozole (LETZ) (6 mg/kg bw) for the induction of PCOS; Group III received LETZ (6 mg/kg) for 3 weeks followed by the administration of DIC (35mg/kg) for 45 days. In our study we observed that mice with PCOS had irregular estrous cycle with increased LH/FSH, estrogen level and decline in expression of Kitl, Bmp, Cyp11a1, CYP19a1, Ar, lhr, Fshr and Esr1 as well as decreased SOD and CAT activity in ovary. Moreover, we observed increase in the expression of CYP17a1, as well as increase in serum cholesterol, triglycerides, testosterone, LH, VEGF and insulin levels. All these changes were reversed after the administration of DIC in PCOS mice. Diacerin administration reversed abnormalities in mice with PCOS by modulating the regulation of genes which are related to steroidogenesis and folliculogenesis.
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- Mohd Zahoor Ul Haq Shah
- Laboratory of Endocrinology, Department of Bioscience, Barkatullah University Bhopal, Madhya predesh, 462026, India
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- Laboratory of Endocrinology, Department of Bioscience, Barkatullah University Bhopal, Madhya predesh, 462026, India
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- Laboratory of Endocrinology, Department of Bioscience, Barkatullah University Bhopal, Madhya predesh, 462026, India; Cardio/Repro-metabolic and Microbiome Research Unit, Department of Physiology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, 360101, Nigeria.
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Vlieghe H, Leonel ECR, Asiabi P, Amorim CA. The characterization and therapeutic applications of ovarian theca cells: An update. Life Sci 2023; 317:121479. [PMID: 36758341 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2023.121479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Theca cells perform a range of roles during folliculogenesis. So far, little is known about their recruitment process and function since early research has mainly focused on the interactions between granulosa cells and the oocyte, leaving theca cells unfairly forgotten in the understanding of ovarian physiology and pathogenesis. Given that research on theca cells has greatly emerged in recent years, this review of literature aims to discuss the established theoretical concepts with the most recent findings about theca cells' characterization and origins, in vitro culture applications as models for fertility preservation and pharmacological/toxicological studies, its importance in unraveling pathogenic pathways, and stem-cell-based bioengineering for hormonal replacement therapies. Isolation and in vitro culture techniques for theca cells have led to essential advancements in their characterization as a specific cell population. Unraveling the origins of theca cells during the in vivo differentiation process in the adult ovary will assist the development of hormonal replacement therapies, reestablishment of fertility, and treatments for diseases such as premature ovarian insufficiency and polycystic ovarian syndrome, which seem to be directly influenced by theca cells.
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- Hanne Vlieghe
- Pôle de Recherche en Physiopathologie de la Reproduction, Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique, Université Catholique de Louvain, 1200 Brussels, Belgium
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- Departament of Histology, Embryology and Cell Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Goiás, Avenida Esperança, s/n Câmpus Samambaia, 74001-970 Goiânia, GO, Brazil
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- In Vivo Cellular and Molecular Imaging Laboratory, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- Pôle de Recherche en Physiopathologie de la Reproduction, Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique, Université Catholique de Louvain, 1200 Brussels, Belgium.
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Chlorogenic Acid Restores Ovarian Functions in Mice with Letrozole-Induced Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Via Modulation of Adiponectin Receptor. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11030900. [PMID: 36979879 PMCID: PMC10045653 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11030900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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Around the world, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine-metabolic condition that typically affects 6–20% of females. Our study’s major goal was to examine how chlorogenic acid (CGA) affected mice with endocrine and metabolic problems brought on by letrozole-induced PCOS. Group I served as the control for 81 days; Group II was given Letrozole (LETZ) orally at a dose of 6 mg/kg bw for 21 days to induce PCOS; Group III was given LETZ (6 mg/kg) for 21 days, followed by treatment with CGA (50 mg/kg bw daily) for 60 days. The study indicated that LETZ-treated mice displayed symptoms of PCOS, such as dyslipidemia, hyperinsulinemia, elevated testosterone, increases in inflammatory markers and malonaldehyde, and a decline in antioxidants (Ar, lhr, fshr, and esr2) in the ovaries. These alterations were affected when the mice were given CGA and were associated with reduced levels of adiponectin. Adiponectin showed interactions with hub genes, namely MLX interacting protein like (MLXIPL), peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma Coactivator 1- alpha (PPARGC1), peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (Pparg), and adiponectin receptor 1 (Adipor1). Lastly, the gene ontology of adiponectin revealed that adiponectin was highly involved in biological processes. The findings from our research suggest that adiponectin has direct impacts on metabolic and endocrine facets of PCOS.
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Sun L, Lv Z, Chen X, Wang C, Lv P, Yan L, Tian S, Xie X, Yao X, Liu J, Wang Z, Luo H, Cui S, Liu J. SRSF1 regulates primordial follicle formation and number determination during meiotic prophase I. BMC Biol 2023; 21:49. [PMID: 36882745 PMCID: PMC9993595 DOI: 10.1186/s12915-023-01549-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Ovarian folliculogenesis is a tightly regulated process leading to the formation of functional oocytes and involving successive quality control mechanisms that monitor chromosomal DNA integrity and meiotic recombination. A number of factors and mechanisms have been suggested to be involved in folliculogenesis and associated with premature ovarian insufficiency, including abnormal alternative splicing (AS) of pre-mRNAs. Serine/arginine-rich splicing factor 1 (SRSF1; previously SF2/ASF) is a pivotal posttranscriptional regulator of gene expression in various biological processes. However, the physiological roles and mechanism of SRSF1 action in mouse early-stage oocytes remain elusive. Here, we show that SRSF1 is essential for primordial follicle formation and number determination during meiotic prophase I. RESULTS The conditional knockout (cKO) of Srsf1 in mouse oocytes impairs primordial follicle formation and leads to primary ovarian insufficiency (POI). Oocyte-specific genes that regulate primordial follicle formation (e.g., Lhx8, Nobox, Sohlh1, Sohlh2, Figla, Kit, Jag1, and Rac1) are suppressed in newborn Stra8-GFPCre Srsf1Fl/Fl mouse ovaries. However, meiotic defects are the leading cause of abnormal primordial follicle formation. Immunofluorescence analyses suggest that failed synapsis and an inability to undergo recombination result in fewer homologous DNA crossovers (COs) in the Srsf1 cKO mouse ovaries. Moreover, SRSF1 directly binds and regulates the expression of the POI-related genes Six6os1 and Msh5 via AS to implement the meiotic prophase I program. CONCLUSIONS Altogether, our data reveal the critical role of an SRSF1-mediated posttranscriptional regulatory mechanism in the mouse oocyte meiotic prophase I program, providing a framework to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of the posttranscriptional network underlying primordial follicle formation.
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- Longjie Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Farm Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Farm Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Farm Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Farm Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Farm Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Farm Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Farm Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Farm Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Farm Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Farm Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Farm Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Farm Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Farm Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China.
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Kokabiyan Z, Yaghmaei P, Jameie SB, Hajebrahimi Z. Effect of eugenol on lipid profile, oxidative stress, sex hormone, liver injury, ovarian failure, and expression of COX-2 and PPAR-α genes in a rat model of diabetes. Mol Biol Rep 2023; 50:3669-3679. [PMID: 36829079 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-022-08108-3] [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: 08/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Diabetes is among the leading causes of reproductive system failure and infertility in both women and men. Inflammation and oxidative stress have a main role in the development of diabetes. Eugenol or clove oil is a phenolic monoterpenoid with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Here, the effects of eugenol on diabetes features and ovarian function were investigated. METHODS AND RESULTS Streptozotocin-induced diabetes rats were treated with 12 and 24 mg/kg of eugenol for 4 weeks. The biochemical and histological assay was done to evaluate the effects of eugenol on ovary and pancreas function, liver injury, oxidative status, sex hormones, lipid profile, and mRNA levels of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPAR-α) genes. Streptozotocin increased levels of serum glucose, total cholesterol, triglyceride, low-density lipoprotein, aspartate transaminase, alanine transaminase, alkaline phosphatase, malondialdehyde, pancreas necrosis and inflammation, COX-2 expression, ovarian cystic, and anovulation. It decreased the levels of insulin, high-density lipoprotein, Superoxide dismutase, estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, luteinizing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, and PPAR-α expression. Eugenol administration ameliorated diabetes features through the improvement of lipid profile, oxidative status, insulin and glucose levels, sex hormone levels, liver markers, COX-2 and PPAR-α expression, and pancreas histology. It had no effect on ovarian cystic and follicular development. CONCLUSIONS Therefore, eugenol may be useful for ameliorating some adverse features of diabetes and used as an adjunct treatment or protective agent accompany by other chemicals in diabetes patients.
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- Zahra Kokabiyan
- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Anatomy, Neuroscience Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- A&S Research Institute, Ministry of Science Research and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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Rumen-protected glucose stimulates the secretion of reproductive hormones and the mTOR/AKT signaling pathway in the ovaries of early postpartum. Sci Rep 2023; 13:2940. [PMID: 36808140 PMCID: PMC9941576 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-30170-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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This study was conducted to determine the response of the reproductive hormones and the mTOR/AKT/PI3K pathway in the ovaries of postpartum dairy cows with dietary rumen-protected glucose (RPG). Twelve Holstein cows were randomly assigned to two groups (n = 6/group): the control group (CT) and the RPG group. Blood samples were collected on d 1, 7, and 14 after calving for the gonadal hormone assay. The expression of the gonadal hormones receptors and PI3K/mTOR/AKT pathways were detected using RT-PCR and Western blot. The RPG addition increased the plasma LH, E2, and P4 concentrations on d 14 after calving and upregulated the mRNA and protein expressions of the ERα, ERβ, 17β-HSD, FSHR, LHR, and CYP17A1 but downregulated StAR expression. Immunohistochemical analysis identified higher expressions of the FSHR and LHR in the ovaries of RPG-fed cows compared to CT cows. Furthermore, the protein expressions of p-AKT/AKT and p-mTOR/mTOR were significantly increased in the ovaries of RPG-fed cows compared to the CT group, but the addition of RPG did not alter the protein expression of p-PI3K/PI3K. In conclusion, the current results indicated that dietary RPG supplementation regulated gonadotropin secretion and stimulated expression of hormone receptors and the mTOR/AKT pathway in the ovaries of early postpartum dairy cows. RPG may be beneficial for the recovery of ovarian activity in post-calving dairy cows.
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The State of the Organs of the Female Reproductive System after a 5-Day "Dry" Immersion. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24044160. [PMID: 36835572 PMCID: PMC9966354 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24044160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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The impact of weightlessness on the female reproductive system remains poorly understood, although deep space exploration is impossible without the development of effective measures to protect women's health. The purpose of this work was to study the effect of a 5-day "dry" immersion on the state of the reproductive system of female subjects. On the fourth day of the menstrual cycle after immersion, we observed an increase in inhibin B of 35% (p < 0.05) and a decrease in luteinizing hormone of 12% (p < 0.05) and progesterone of 52% (p < 0.05) compared with the same day before immersion. The size of the uterus and the thickness of the endometrium did not change. On the ninth day of the menstrual cycle after immersion, the average diameters of the antral follicles and the dominant follicle were, respectively, 14% and 22% (p < 0.05) higher than before. The duration of the menstrual cycle did not change. The obtained results may indicate that the stay in the 5-day "dry" immersion, on the one hand, can stimulate the growth of the dominant follicle, but, on the other hand, can cause functional insufficiency of the corpus lutea.
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Abedini A, Landry DA, Macaulay AD, Vaishnav H, Parbhakar A, Ibrahim D, Salehi R, Maranda V, Macdonald E, Vanderhyden BC. SWI/SNF chromatin remodeling subunit Smarca4/BRG1 is essential for female fertility†. Biol Reprod 2023; 108:279-291. [PMID: 36440965 PMCID: PMC9930400 DOI: 10.1093/biolre/ioac209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
Abstract
Mammalian folliculogenesis is a complex process that involves the regulation of chromatin structure for gene expression and oocyte meiotic resumption. The SWI/SNF complex is a chromatin remodeler using either Brahma-regulated gene 1 (BRG1) or BRM (encoded by Smarca4 and Smarca2, respectively) as its catalytic subunit. SMARCA4 loss of expression is associated with a rare type of ovarian cancer; however, its function during folliculogenesis remains poorly understood. In this study, we describe the phenotype of BRG1 mutant mice to better understand its role in female fertility. Although no tumor emerged from BRG1 mutant mice, conditional depletion of Brg1 in the granulosa cells (GCs) of Brg1fl/fl;Amhr2-Cre mice caused sterility, whereas conditional depletion of Brg1 in the oocytes of Brg1fl/fl;Gdf9-Cre mice resulted in subfertility. Recovery of cumulus-oocyte complexes after natural mating or superovulation showed no significant difference in the Brg1fl/fl;Amhr2-Cre mutant mice and significantly fewer oocytes in the Brg1fl/fl;Gdf9-Cre mutant mice compared with controls, which may account for the subfertility. Interestingly, the evaluation of oocyte developmental competence by in vitro culture of retrieved two-cell embryos indicated that oocytes originating from the Brg1fl/fl;Amhr2-Cre mice did not reach the blastocyst stage and had higher rates of mitotic defects, including micronuclei. Together, these results indicate that BRG1 plays an important role in female fertility by regulating granulosa and oocyte functions during follicle growth and is needed for the acquisition of oocyte developmental competence.
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- Atefeh Abedini
- Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.,Cancer Therapeutics Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.,Cancer Therapeutics Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada.,Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Chronic Diseases Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.,Cancer Therapeutics Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Cancer Therapeutics Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.,Cancer Therapeutics Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Chronic Diseases Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.,Cancer Therapeutics Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.,Cancer Therapeutics Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.,Cancer Therapeutics Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Nascimento BR, de Freitas DS, Nogueira JM, Souza CCE, de Paula RS, Pereira JM, Madureira AP, Barcelos LS, Jorge EC, Campos-Junior PHA. Drastic Loss of Antral Follicles Due to Gene Expression Dysregulation Occurs on the First Day After Subcutaneous Ovarian Transplantation. Reprod Sci 2023:10.1007/s43032-023-01184-1. [PMID: 36759496 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-023-01184-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
Abstract
Ovarian cryopreservation is an alternative for the preservation of fertility, and the subcutaneous transplantation site is considered one of the most promising. Studies evaluating the follicular growth and its relationship with gene expression and vascular perfusion are essential for improving this technique and its clinical application. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of subcutaneous autotransplantation and vitrification on follicular growth and atresia and their relationship with vascular perfusion and gene expression. Therefore, female mice were ovariectomized, and the ovaries were divided in two experimental groups (1) vitrified (treatment, n = 97) and (2) not vitrified (control, n = 97) and subsequently were transplanted. Then grafts, from both groups, were recovered after 1, 12, or 23 days (D1, D12, D23) and subjected to follicular quantification, morphometry, and qPCR. Non-transplanted ovaries (D0) were also used. The estrous cycle and vascular perfusion were monitored throughout the experiment. On D9, 100% of the animals had reestablished their estrous cycles (p > 0.05). Blood perfusion at the transplant site was similar for both treatments (p > 0.05), with greater perfusion at the site of vitrified transplants only on D1 (p < 0.05). A drastic reduction in the number of antral follicles and an increased number of atretic follicles were observed on D1 (p < 0.0001), associated with upregulation of Casp3, Fshr, and Igf1r; and downregulation of Bax, Acvr1, Egfr, and Lhcgr (p < 0.05). Our findings indicate that the first day after subcutaneous transplantation is a critical period for follicular survival, with intense follicular atresia independent of Bax upregulation.
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- Bárbara Rodrigues Nascimento
- Laboratório de Pesquisa Em Reprodução, Departamento de Ciências Naturais, Universidade Federal de São João del Rei, Praça Dom Helvécio, 74 - Dom Bosco, São João del-Rei, MG, 36301-160, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa Em Reprodução, Departamento de Ciências Naturais, Universidade Federal de São João del Rei, Praça Dom Helvécio, 74 - Dom Bosco, São João del-Rei, MG, 36301-160, Brazil
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- Departamento de Morfologia, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, 31270-901, Brazil
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- Departamento de Morfologia, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, 31270-901, Brazil
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- Departamento de Morfologia, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, 31270-901, Brazil
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- Departamento de Fisiologia E Biofísica, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, 31270-901, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa Em Reprodução, Departamento de Ciências Naturais, Universidade Federal de São João del Rei, Praça Dom Helvécio, 74 - Dom Bosco, São João del-Rei, MG, 36301-160, Brazil
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- Departamento de Fisiologia E Biofísica, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, 31270-901, Brazil
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- Departamento de Morfologia, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, 31270-901, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Pesquisa Em Reprodução, Departamento de Ciências Naturais, Universidade Federal de São João del Rei, Praça Dom Helvécio, 74 - Dom Bosco, São João del-Rei, MG, 36301-160, Brazil.
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Shen H, Gao M, Li Q, Sun H, Jiang Y, Liu L, Wu J, Yu X, Jia T, Xin Y, Han S, Wang Y, Zhang X. Effect of PFOA exposure on diminished ovarian reserve and its metabolism. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2023; 21:16. [PMID: 36726108 PMCID: PMC9890749 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-023-01056-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Owing to its difficulty in degrading and ease of accumulation in the body, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) has a detrimental effect on reproduction. This study aimed to examine the effect of PFOA concentration in follicular fluid during ovulation stimulation on embryo quality and the impact of PFOA exposure on the metabolic components of follicular fluid. This was a single-center prospective study that included 25 patients with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR), 25 with normal ovarian reserve (NOR), and 25 with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Follicular fluid samples were analyzed using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. We demonstrated that the PFOA levels of follicular fluid in the DOR group were higher than those in the NOR group and PCOS group (P < 0.05). PFOA concentration in the PCOS group was negatively correlated with high-quality embryos (P < 0.05). To gain more insight into the impact of PFOA on the metabolic composition of follicular fluid, we classified the DOR group based on the PFOA concentration, for which metabolomic analysis was performed. In the high-concentration PFOA group, there was an increase and a decrease in three and nine metabolites, respectively, compared to that in the low-concentration group. These results suggest that PFOA may alter the metabolic composition of follicular fluid, thus, affecting ovarian reserve function.
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- Haofei Shen
- Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, China
- Lanzhou University First Affiliated Hospital, Lanzhou, 730030, Gansu, China
- Gansu International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Reproductive Medicine Transformation Application, Lanzhou, 730030, Gansu, China
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- Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, China
- Lanzhou University First Affiliated Hospital, Lanzhou, 730030, Gansu, China
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- Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, China
- Lanzhou University First Affiliated Hospital, Lanzhou, 730030, Gansu, China
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- Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, China
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- Lanzhou University First Affiliated Hospital, Lanzhou, 730030, Gansu, China
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- Lanzhou University First Affiliated Hospital, Lanzhou, 730030, Gansu, China
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- Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, China
- Gansu International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Reproductive Medicine Transformation Application, Lanzhou, 730030, Gansu, China
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- Lanzhou University First Affiliated Hospital, Lanzhou, 730030, Gansu, China
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- Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, China
- Lanzhou University First Affiliated Hospital, Lanzhou, 730030, Gansu, China
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- Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture Maternity and Childcare Hospital, Linxia, China
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- Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture Maternity and Childcare Hospital, Linxia, China.
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- Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, China.
- Lanzhou University First Affiliated Hospital, Lanzhou, 730030, Gansu, China.
- Gansu International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Reproductive Medicine Transformation Application, Lanzhou, 730030, Gansu, China.
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- Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, China.
- Lanzhou University First Affiliated Hospital, Lanzhou, 730030, Gansu, China.
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Xie J, Xu X, Liu S. Intercellular communication in the cumulus-oocyte complex during folliculogenesis: A review. Front Cell Dev Biol 2023; 11:1087612. [PMID: 36743407 PMCID: PMC9893509 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2023.1087612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
Abstract
During folliculogenesis, the oocyte and surrounding cumulus cells form an ensemble called the cumulus-oocyte complex (COC). Due to their interdependence, research on the COC has been a hot issue in the past few decades. A growing body of literature has revealed that intercellular communication is critical in determining oocyte quality and ovulation. This review provides an update on the current knowledge of COC intercellular communication, morphology, and functions. Transzonal projections (TZPs) and gap junctions are the most described structures of the COC. They provide basic metabolic and nutrient support, and abundant molecules for signaling pathways and regulations. Oocyte-secreted factors (OSFs) such as growth differentiation factor 9 and bone morphogenetic protein 15 have been linked with follicular homeostasis, suggesting that the communications are bidirectional. Using advanced techniques, new evidence has highlighted the existence of other structures that participate in intercellular communication. Extracellular vesicles can carry transcripts and signaling molecules. Microvilli on the oocyte can induce the formation of TZPs and secrete OSFs. Cell membrane fusion between the oocyte and cumulus cells can lead to sharing of cytoplasm, in a way making the COC a true whole. These findings give us new insights into related reproductive diseases like polycystic ovary syndrome and primary ovarian insufficiency and how to improve the outcomes of assisted reproduction.
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- Jun Xie
- Reproductive Medicine Center, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China,*Correspondence: Suying Liu,
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