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Abruscato G, Tarantino R, Mauro M, Chiarelli R, Vizzini A, Arizza V, Vazzana M, Luparello C. Modulation of Glucose Consumption and Uptake in HepG2 Cells by Aqueous Extracts from the Coelomic Fluid of the Edible Holothuria tubulosa Sea Cucumber. BIOLOGY 2024; 13:378. [PMID: 38927258 PMCID: PMC11201224 DOI: 10.3390/biology13060378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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The cell-free aqueous extract from the coelomic fluid of Holothuria tubulosa was prepared and examined for its glucose-lowering effect on HepG2 cells in vitro. In particular, employing a combination of cytochemical, flow cytometric, PCR, and protein blot techniques, we evaluated its role on glucose internalization and storage and on the upregulation and surface translocation of the two glucose transporters GLUT-2 and -4. The changes in expression, synthesis, and/or activation of the GLUT2-related transcription factor hepatocyte nuclear factor-1 alpha (HNF1α) and the GLUT-4-translocation regulatory factors insulin receptor substrate-1 (IRS-1) and AKT were also studied. Our results showed the improved glucose response by HepG2 cells, leading to an evident increase in glucose consumption/uptake and glycogen storage upon exposure. Moreover, the extract induced molecular reprogramming involving the upregulation of (i) IRS1 gene expression, (ii) the transcription and translation levels of HNF1α, AKT, and GLUT-4, (iii) the phosphorylation level of AKT, (iv) the synthesis of GLUT-2 protein, and (v) the translocation of GLUT-2 and -4 transporters onto the plasma membrane. Cumulatively, our results suggest that the coelomic fluid extract from H. tubulosa can be taken into consideration for the development of novel treatment agents against diabetes mellitus.
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- Giulia Abruscato
- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Biologiche Chimiche e Farmaceutiche (STEBICEF), Università di Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (G.A.); (R.T.); (M.M.); (R.C.); (A.V.); (V.A.); (M.V.)
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Biologiche Chimiche e Farmaceutiche (STEBICEF), Università di Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (G.A.); (R.T.); (M.M.); (R.C.); (A.V.); (V.A.); (M.V.)
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Biologiche Chimiche e Farmaceutiche (STEBICEF), Università di Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (G.A.); (R.T.); (M.M.); (R.C.); (A.V.); (V.A.); (M.V.)
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Biologiche Chimiche e Farmaceutiche (STEBICEF), Università di Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (G.A.); (R.T.); (M.M.); (R.C.); (A.V.); (V.A.); (M.V.)
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Biologiche Chimiche e Farmaceutiche (STEBICEF), Università di Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (G.A.); (R.T.); (M.M.); (R.C.); (A.V.); (V.A.); (M.V.)
- National Biodiversity Future Center (NBFC), 90133 Palermo, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Biologiche Chimiche e Farmaceutiche (STEBICEF), Università di Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (G.A.); (R.T.); (M.M.); (R.C.); (A.V.); (V.A.); (M.V.)
- National Biodiversity Future Center (NBFC), 90133 Palermo, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Biologiche Chimiche e Farmaceutiche (STEBICEF), Università di Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (G.A.); (R.T.); (M.M.); (R.C.); (A.V.); (V.A.); (M.V.)
- National Biodiversity Future Center (NBFC), 90133 Palermo, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Biologiche Chimiche e Farmaceutiche (STEBICEF), Università di Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (G.A.); (R.T.); (M.M.); (R.C.); (A.V.); (V.A.); (M.V.)
- National Biodiversity Future Center (NBFC), 90133 Palermo, Italy
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Zhao L, Sun QY, Ge ZJ. Potential role of tea extract in oocyte development. Food Funct 2021; 12:10311-10323. [PMID: 34610081 DOI: 10.1039/d1fo01725j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Tea is the second most popular beverage in the world and beneficial to health. It has been demonstrated that tea polyphenols can reduce the risk of diseases, such as cancers, diabetes, obesity, Alzheimer's disease, etc. But the knowledge of tea extract on the female germline is limited. Folliculogenesis is a complicated process and prone to be affected by ROS. Tea polyphenols can reduce the accumulation of ROS in folliculogenesis and affect oocyte maturation. Tea extract also influences granulosa cell proliferation and expansion during oocyte growth and maturation. However, the studies about the benefits of tea extract on female germline are few, and the underlying mechanisms are obscure. In the present study, we will mainly discuss the effects of tea extract on ovarian function, oocyte maturation, and the underlying possible mechanisms, and according to the discussion, we suggest that tea extract may have benefits for oocytes at an appropriate dose.
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- Lei Zhao
- College of Horticulture, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Institute of Reproductive Sciences, Key Laboratory of Animal Reproduction and Germplasm Enhancement in Universities of Shandong, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, P.R. China. .,Fertility Preservation Lab and Guangdong-Hong Kong Metabolism & Reproduction Joint Laboratory, Reproductive Medicine Center, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou 510317, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Institute of Reproductive Sciences, Key Laboratory of Animal Reproduction and Germplasm Enhancement in Universities of Shandong, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, P.R. China.
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Ma X, Weng X, Hu X, Wang Q, Tian Y, Ding Y, Zhang C. Roles of different n-3/n-6 PUFA ratios in ovarian cell development and steroidogenesis in PCOS rats. Food Funct 2019; 10:7397-7406. [PMID: 31657414 DOI: 10.1039/c9fo01730e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex and common endocrine disorder characterized by hyperandrogenism, which is accompanied by follicle growth arrest at the small antral stage, minimal granulosa cell proliferation, and chronic anovulation. Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are necessary for the body's metabolism, growth and development. Although PUFAs play an important role in the regulation of female reproduction, their role in ovarian development in PCOS is still unclear. The present study was conducted to investigate the effects of different ratios of n-3/n-6 PUFAs (omega-3/omega-6) on ovary development in PCOS rats. Serum levels of reproductive hormones and enzymes related to steroidogenesis were assessed. The results indicated that PUFAs (n-3/n-6: 1/15) significantly increased ovarian weight and improved the ovarian structure although they had no significant effect on body weight in PCOS rats. Meanwhile, apoptosis was attenuated accompanied by increased cell proliferation by PUFAs (n-3/n-6: 1/15). Moreover, serum levels of hormones (FSH and E2) were also significantly increased by PUFAs (n-3/n-6: 1/15) accompanied by decreased T levels. To investigate whether PUFAs regulate the expression of enzymes related to hormone synthesis, western blotting was used to determine the protein levels of CYP51, CYP19, StAR and 3β-HSD. The results showed that PUFAs significantly increased the protein levels of all of these enzymes. These results indicate that PUFAs enhance the reproductive performance of PCOS by increasing the expression of steroidogenesis enzymes, which are related to hormone secretion and ovarian functions. These findings provide evidence that a balanced n-3/n-6 PUFA ratio is beneficial for PCOS reproduction.
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- Xiaoshu Ma
- College of Life Science, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, Peoples' Republic of China.
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- College of Life Science, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, Peoples' Republic of China.
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- College of Life Science, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, Peoples' Republic of China.
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- College of Life Science, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, Peoples' Republic of China.
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- College of Life Science, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, Peoples' Republic of China.
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- College of Life Science, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, Peoples' Republic of China.
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- College of Life Science, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, Peoples' Republic of China.
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Xu L, Wang W, Zhang X, Ke H, Qin Y, You L, Li W, Lu G, Chan WY, Leung PCK, Zhao S, Chen ZJ. Palmitic acid causes insulin resistance in granulosa cells via activation of JNK. J Mol Endocrinol 2019; 62:197-206. [PMID: 30913535 DOI: 10.1530/jme-18-0214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2019] [Accepted: 03/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Obesity is a worldwide health problem with rising incidence and results in reproductive difficulties. Elevated saturated free fatty acids (FFAs) in obesity can cause insulin resistance (IR) in peripheral tissues. The high intra-follicular saturated FFAs may also account for IR in ovarian granulosa cells (GCs). In the present study, we investigated the relationship between saturated FFAs and IR in GCs by the use of palmitic acid (PA). We demonstrated that the glucose uptake in cultured GCs and lactate accumulation in the culture medium were stimulated by insulin, but the effects of insulin were attenuated by PA treatment. Besides, insulin-induced phosphorylation of Akt was reduced by PA in a dose- and time-dependent manner. Furthermore, PA increased phosphorylation of JNK and JNK blockage rescued the phosphorylation of Akt which was downregulated by PA. These findings highlighted the negative effect of PA on GCs metabolism and may partially account for the obesity-related reproductive disorders.
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- Lan Xu
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong University, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, The Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology (Shandong University), Ministry of Education, Jinan, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong University, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, The Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology (Shandong University), Ministry of Education, Jinan, China
- The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong University, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, The Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology (Shandong University), Ministry of Education, Jinan, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong University, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, The Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology (Shandong University), Ministry of Education, Jinan, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong University, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, The Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology (Shandong University), Ministry of Education, Jinan, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong University, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, The Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology (Shandong University), Ministry of Education, Jinan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- The CUHK-SDU Joint Laboratory on Reproductive Genetics, School of Biomedical Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- The CUHK-SDU Joint Laboratory on Reproductive Genetics, School of Biomedical Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of British Columbia, BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, Canada
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong University, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, The Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology (Shandong University), Ministry of Education, Jinan, China
- The CUHK-SDU Joint Laboratory on Reproductive Genetics, School of Biomedical Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong University, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, National Research Center for Assisted Reproductive Technology and Reproductive Genetics, The Key Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology (Shandong University), Ministry of Education, Jinan, China
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Assisted Reproduction and Reproductive Genetics, Shanghai, China
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Krishna A. Adiposity associated changes in serum glucose and adiponectin levels modulate ovarian steroidogenesis during delayed embryonic development in the fruit bat, Cynopterus sphinx. Gen Comp Endocrinol 2018; 262:1-11. [PMID: 29474936 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygcen.2018.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2017] [Revised: 01/12/2018] [Accepted: 02/19/2018] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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The aim of the present study was to evaluate the mechanism by which embryonic development in Cynopterus sphinx is impaired during the period of increased accumulation of white adipose tissue during winter scarcity of food. The change in the mass of white adipose tissue during adipogenesis showed significant positive correlation with the circulating glucose level. But increase in circulating glucose level during the adipogenesis showed negative correlation with circulating progesterone and adiponectin levels. The in vivo study showed increased glucose uptake by the adipose tissue during adipogenesis due to increased expression of insulin receptor (IR) and glucose transporter (GLUT) 4 proteins. This study showed decline in the adiponectin level during fat accumulation. In the in vitro study, ovary treated with high doses of glucose showed impaired progesterone synthesis. This is due to decreased glucose uptake mediated decrease in the expression of luteinizing hormone-receptor, steroidogenic acute regulatory protein, IR, GLUT4 and AdipoR1 proteins. But the ovary treated with adiponectin either alone or with higher concentration of glucose showed improvement in progesterone synthesis due to increased expression of IR, GLUT4 and AdipoR1 mediated increased glucose uptake. In conclusion, increased circulating glucose level prior to winter dormancy preferably transported to white adipose tissue for fat accumulation diverting glucose away from the ovary. Consequently the decreased availability of adiponectin and glucose to the ovary and utero-embryonic unit may be responsible for impaired progesterone synthesis and delayed embryonic development. The delayed embryonic development in Cynopterus sphinx may have evolved, in part, as a mechanism to prevent pregnancy loss during the period of decreased energy availability.
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- Amitabh Krishna
- Department of Zoology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221 005, India.
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Tian Y, Heng D, Xu K, Liu W, Weng X, Hu X, Zhang C. cGMP/PKG-I Pathway-Mediated GLUT1/4 Regulation by NO in Female Rat Granulosa Cells. Endocrinology 2018; 159:1147-1158. [PMID: 29300939 DOI: 10.1210/en.2017-00863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2017] [Accepted: 12/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Nitric oxide (NO) is a multifunctional gaseous molecule that plays important roles in mammalian reproductive functions, including follicular growth and development. Although our previous study showed that NO mediated 3,5,3'-triiodothyronine and follicle-stimulating hormone-induced granulosa cell development via upregulation of glucose transporter protein (GLUT)1 and GLUT4 in granulosa cells, little is known about the precise mechanisms regulating ovarian development via glucose. The objective of the present study was to determine the cellular and molecular mechanism by which NO regulates GLUT expression and glucose uptake in granulosa cells. Our results indicated that NO increased GLUT1/GLUT4 expression and translocation in cells, as well as glucose uptake. These changes were accompanied by upregulation of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) level and cGMP-dependent protein kinase (PKG)-I protein content. The results of small interfering RNA (siRNA) analysis showed that knockdown of PKG-I significantly attenuated gene expression, translocation, and glucose uptake. Moreover, the PKG-I inhibitor also blocked the above processes. Furthermore, NO induced cyclic adenosine monophosphate response element binding factor (CREB) phosphorylation, and CREB siRNA attenuated NO-induced GLUT expression, translocation, and glucose uptake in granulosa cells. These findings suggest that NO increases cellular glucose uptake via GLUT upregulation and translocation, which are mediated through the activation of the cGMP/PKG pathway. Meanwhile, the activated CREB is also involved in the regulation. These findings indicate that NO has an important influence on the glucose uptake of granulosa cells.
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- Ye Tian
- College of Life Science, Capital Normal University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science, Capital Normal University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science, Capital Normal University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science, Capital Normal University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science, Capital Normal University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science, Capital Normal University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science, Capital Normal University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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Tian Y, Ding Y, Liu J, Heng D, Xu K, Liu W, Zhang C. Nitric Oxide-Mediated Regulation of GLUT by T3 and Follicle-Stimulating Hormone in Rat Granulosa Cells. Endocrinology 2017; 158:1898-1915. [PMID: 28324019 DOI: 10.1210/en.2016-1864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2016] [Accepted: 03/14/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Thyroid hormones are important for normal reproductive function. Although 3,5,3'-triiodothyronine (T3) enhances follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)-induced preantral follicle growth and granulosa cells development in vitro, little is known about the molecular mechanisms regulating ovarian development via glucose. In this study, we investigated whether and how T3 combines with FSH to regulate glucose transporter protein (GLUT) expression and glucose uptake in granulosa cells. In this study, we present evidence that T3 and FSH cotreatment significantly increased GLUT-1/GLUT-4 expression, and translocation in cells, as well as glucose uptake. These changes were accompanied by upregulation of nitric oxide (NO) synthase (NOS)3 expression, total NOS and NOS3 activity, and NO content in granulosa cells. Furthermore, we found that activation of the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) and phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/Akt pathway is required for the regulation of GLUT expression, translocation, and glucose uptake by hormones. We also found that l-arginine upregulated GLUT-1/GLUT-4 expression and translocation, which were related to increased glucose uptake; however, these responses were significantly blocked by N(G)-nitro-l-arginine methylester. In addition, inhibiting NO production attenuated T3- and FSH-induced GLUT expression, translocation, and glucose uptake in granulosa cells. Our data demonstrate that T3 and FSH cotreatment potentiates cellular glucose uptake via GLUT upregulation and translocation, which are mediated through the activation of the mTOR/PI3K/Akt pathway. Meanwhile, NOS3/NO are also involved in this regulatory system. These findings suggest that GLUT is a mediator of T3- and FSH-induced follicular development.
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- Ye Tian
- College of Life Science, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, People's Republic of China
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Insulin signalling and glucose transport in the ovary and ovarian function during the ovarian cycle. Biochem J 2017; 473:1483-501. [PMID: 27234585 PMCID: PMC4888492 DOI: 10.1042/bcj20160124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 127] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2015] [Accepted: 03/03/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Data derived principally from peripheral tissues (fat, muscle and liver) show that insulin signals via diverse interconnecting intracellular pathways and that some of the major intersecting points (known as critical nodes) are the IRSs (insulin receptor substrates), PI3K (phosphoinositide kinase)/Akt and MAPK (mitogen-activated protein kinase). Most of these insulin pathways are probably also active in the ovary and their ability to interact with each other and also with follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) signalling pathways enables insulin to exert direct modulating influences on ovarian function. The present paper reviews the intracellular actions of insulin and the uptake of glucose by ovarian tissues (granulosa, theca and oocyte) during the oestrous/menstrual cycle of some rodent, primate and ruminant species. Insulin signals through diverse pathways and these are discussed with specific reference to follicular cell types (granulosa, theca and oocyte). The signalling pathways for FSH in granulosa cells and LH in granulosa and theca cells are summarized. The roles of glucose and of insulin-mediated uptake of glucose in folliculogenesis are discussed. It is suggested that glucose in addition to its well-established role of providing energy for cellular function may also have insulin-mediated signalling functions in ovarian cells, involving AMPK (AMP-dependent protein kinase) and/or hexosamine. Potential interactions of insulin signalling with FSH or LH signalling at critical nodes are identified and the available evidence for such interactions in ovarian cells is discussed. Finally the action of the insulin-sensitizing drugs metformin and the thiazolidinedione rosiglitazone on follicular cells is reviewed.
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Regulation of glucose transport by thyroid hormone in rat ovary. Cell Tissue Res 2016; 366:455-466. [DOI: 10.1007/s00441-016-2453-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2016] [Accepted: 06/02/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Ruebel M, Shankar K, Gaddy D, Lindsey F, Badger T, Andres A. Maternal obesity is associated with ovarian inflammation and upregulation of early growth response factor 1. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 2016; 311:E269-77. [PMID: 27279249 DOI: 10.1152/ajpendo.00524.2015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2015] [Accepted: 06/01/2016] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Obesity impairs reproductive functions through multiple mechanisms, possibly through disruption of ovarian function. We hypothesized that increased adiposity will lead to a proinflammatory gene signature and upregulation of Egr-1 protein in ovaries from obese (OB; n = 7) compared with lean (LN; n = 10) female Sprague-Dawley rats during the peri-implantation period at 4.5 days postcoitus (dpc). Obesity was induced by overfeeding (40% excess calories for 28 days) via total enteral nutrition prior to mating. OB dams had higher body weight (P < 0.001), greater fat mass (P < 0.001), and reduced lean mass (P < 0.05) and developed metabolic dysfunction with elevated serum lipids, insulin, leptin, and CCL2 (P < 0.05) compared with LN dams. Microarray analyses identified 284 differentially expressed genes between ovaries from LN vs. OB dams (±1.3 fold, P < 0.05). RT-qPCR confirmed a decrease in expression of glucose transporters GLUT4 and GLUT9 and elevation of proinflammatory genes, including CCL2, CXCL10, CXCL11, CCR2, CXCR1, and TNFα in ovaries from OB compared with LN (P < 0.05). Protein levels of PI3K and phosphorylated Akt were significantly decreased (P < 0.05), whereas nuclear levels of Egr-1 (P < 0.05) were increased in OB compared with LN ovaries. Moreover, Egr-1 was localized to granulosa cells, with the highest expression in cumulus cells of preovulatory follicles. mRNA expression of VCAN, AURKB, and PLAT (P < 0.05) correlated with %visceral fat weight (r = 0.51, -0.77, and -0.57, respectively, P ≤ 0.05), suggesting alterations in ovarian function with obesity. In summary, maternal obesity led to an upregulation of inflammatory genes and Egr-1 expression in peri-implantation ovarian tissue and a concurrent downregulation of GLUTs and Akt and PI3K protein levels.
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- Meghan Ruebel
- Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center, Little Rock, Arkansas; Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences Program, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas
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- Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center, Little Rock, Arkansas; Department of Pediatrics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas; and
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- Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences, Texas A & M University, College Station, Texas
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- Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center, Little Rock, Arkansas; Department of Pediatrics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas; and
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- Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center, Little Rock, Arkansas; Department of Pediatrics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas; and
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Molavi M, Razi M, Cheraghi H, Khorramjouy M, Ostadi A, Gholirad S. Protective effect of vitamin E on cypermethrin-induced follicular atresia in rat ovary: Evidence for energy dependent mechanism. VETERINARY RESEARCH FORUM : AN INTERNATIONAL QUARTERLY JOURNAL 2016; 7:125-32. [PMID: 27482357 PMCID: PMC4959340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2015] [Accepted: 08/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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It has been shown that chronic exposure to cypermethrin (CPM), a pyrethroid pesticide, results in follicular atresia via pathologically affecting angiogenesis, disrupting endocrine potential and enhancing oxidative stress. This study was aimed to uncover the CPM-exposed energy dependent follicular cells apoptosis and to estimate protective effect of vitamin E (VitE) as a potent antioxidant. Thirty six Wistar rats were divided into six groups (n = 6 rats for each group) including; control-sham, CPM-received (CPM, 75 mg kg(-1), intraperitoneally), and CPM and VitE-treated (VitE, 150 mg kg(-1), orally) for 14 and 24 days. The protein biosynthesis of glucose transporter-1 (GLUT-1) and caspase-3 in follicles were estimated by using immuno-histochemical staining at preantral and antral stages. Moreover, the periodic acid Schiff (PAS) staining was performed in order to evaluate the intracytoplasmic carbohydrate ratio in follicular cells and oocyte. Percentages of follicles with GLUT-1, Caspase-3 and PAS-positive cells were compared between groups. Immunohistochemical analyses showed that, VitE significantly up-regulated the GLUT-1 expression and improved the intracytoplasmic carbohydrate supplementation especially at preantral follicles. The cross sections from the CPM-exposed ovaries represented remarkable elevation in percentage of atretic preantral and antral follicles with caspase-3 biosynthesis, which was remarkably (p < 0.05) diminished in VitE co-treated groups. In conclusion, our data showed that VitE by up-regulating of the GLUT-1 biosynthesis improved glucose uptake at follicular cells and oocyte levels that in turn inhibited pro-apoptotic protein caspase-3 biosynthesis.
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- Morteza Molavi
- Private Veterinary Practitioner, Urmia, Iran;,Correspondence: Morteza Molavi. DVM, Private Veterinary Practitioner, Urmia, Iran. E-mail:
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran;
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran;
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran;
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran;
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Scaramuzzi RJ, Zouaïdi N, Menassol JB, Dupont J. The effects of intravenous, glucose versus saline on ovarian follicles and their levels of some mediators of insulin signalling. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2015; 13:6. [PMID: 25604903 PMCID: PMC4417278 DOI: 10.1186/1477-7827-13-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2014] [Accepted: 01/17/2015] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND A short-term increase in food intake and specifically dietary energy can stimulate folliculogenesis and increase ovulation rate in ewes. The mechanism appears to involve the insulin-glucose metabolic system and its interaction with FSH signalling pathways in the granulosa cells of ovarian follicles. This experiment was designed to investigate the interaction between these two systems in the granulosa cells of ovarian follicles. METHODS Thirty six Ile-de-France ewes were used in this controlled experiment to study the effects of intravenous glucose on folliculogenesis. Eighteen ewes were infused with glucose (10 mM/h for 72 h) from day 8 of the oestrous cycle, while the others (controls) received saline. Ovaries were collected when the infusions ended (luteal phase) or 30 h later and after a luteolytic dose of a PGF2α analogue (follicular phase). Follicles were dissected and granulosa cells and follicular fluid harvested. The blood concentrations of glucose, insulin, oestradiol and FSH were monitored over the experiment. The levels of Aromatase P450 and of the phosphorylated and non-phosphorylated forms of Akt, AMPK and ERK in granulosa cells and the concentration of oestradiol in follicular fluid, were determined. RESULTS Glucose increased the circulating concentration of glucose (P < 0.05) and insulin (P < 0.05). It also increased the total number of follicles >1.0 mm in diameter (P < 0.05) and small (P < 0.05) follicles (>1.0 to 2.0 mm in diameter) but not medium (>2.0 to 3.5 mm in diameter) or large (>3.5 mm in diameter) follicles. Glucose decreased circulating oestradiol (P < 0.05) but not that of FSH or progesterone. Glucose reduced aromatase P450 (P < 0.05) and decreased the phosphorylation of Akt (P < 0.05), ERK (P < 0.05) and AMPK (P < 0.05) in granulosa cells from oestrogenic follicles. The level of Aromatase P450 was greatest in large oestrogenic follicles and the phosphorylation of Akt (P < 0.05), ERK (P < 0.05) and AMPK (P < 0.05) was lower in small follicles compared to medium and large follicles. CONCLUSIONS These data suggest that the effect of glucose in small follicles is a direct action of glucose that increases the number of small follicles while the effect of glucose in oestrogenic follicles is an indirect insulin-mediated action.
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- Rex John Scaramuzzi
- L'Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, Unité Mixte de Recherche 6175, Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, Nouzilly, 37380, France.
- Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mimms, Hertfordshire, AL9 7TA, UK.
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- L'Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, Unité Mixte de Recherche 6175, Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, Nouzilly, 37380, France.
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- L'Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, Unité Mixte de Recherche 6175, Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, Nouzilly, 37380, France.
- L'Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, UR 1213 URH Unité de Recherches sur les Herbivores, Centre de recherche de Clermont-Ferrand-Theix, Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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- L'Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, Unité Mixte de Recherche 6175, Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, Nouzilly, 37380, France.
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Guan S, Guo L, Zhang T, Zhu B, Wang X, Zhang C. Effects of gonadotropin on Fas and/or FasL expression and proliferation in rat ovary. Theriogenology 2014; 83:21-9. [PMID: 25294749 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2014.06.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2013] [Revised: 06/05/2014] [Accepted: 06/10/2014] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Although gonadotropin is a dominant hormone involved in promoting ovarian follicle development in females, the mechanism by which gonadotropin regulates follicular development is still unknown. To systematically evaluate the effectiveness of the gonadotropin on apoptosis and proliferation of ovarian cells in vivo, rats were injected subcutaneously with eCG and/or anti-eCG antiserum. Equine chorionic gonadotropin treatment increased ovarian cell proliferation and expression of FSH receptors (FSHR) as revealed by increased immunostaining of proliferating cell nuclear antigen and FSHR in rat ovary. These effects did not occur in a follicular stage-dependent manner. Moreover, these actions were abolished by anti-eCG antiserum. However, granulosa cells exhibited more intense Fas- and FasL-positive immunostaining during all follicular stages in the anti-eCG antiserum group. We used Western blot analysis to confirm these results; Fas and FasL protein contents in rat ovaries were decreased by eCG. Meanwhile, proliferating cell nuclear antigen and FSHR expression were upregulated by eCG. However, all these eCG-induced regulations were reversed by anti-eCG antiserum treatment. Furthermore, there were no significant differences between the anti-eCG antiserum and control groups. These results indicate that eCG promotes follicular development via downregulation of death-inducer Fas/FasL expression and promotion of ovarian cell proliferation, which is partially mediated by FSHR.
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- Shuluan Guan
- College of Life Science, Capital Normal University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Water Conservancy, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, People's Republic of China
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- Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Ningxia Agricultural School, Yinchuan, Ningxia, Peoples' Republic of China
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- College of Life Science, Capital Normal University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science, Capital Normal University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science, Capital Normal University, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
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Dupont J, Reverchon M, Bertoldo MJ, Froment P. Nutritional signals and reproduction. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2014; 382:527-537. [PMID: 24084162 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2013.09.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2013] [Revised: 09/19/2013] [Accepted: 09/22/2013] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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There is extensive evidence that nutrition influences reproductive function in various mammalian species (agricultural animals, rodents and human). However, the mechanisms underlying the relationship between nutrition, energy metabolism and reproductive function are poorly understood. This review considers nutrient sensors as a molecular link between food molecules and consequences for female and male fertility. It focuses on the roles and the molecular mechanisms of some of the relevant hormones, such as insulin and adipokines, and of energy substrates (glucose, fatty acids and amino acids), in the gonadotropic axis (central nervous system and gonads). A greater understanding of the interactions between nutrition and fertility is required for both better management of the physiological processes and the development of new molecules to prevent or cure metabolic diseases and their consequences for fertility.
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- Joëlle Dupont
- UMR 7247, INRA-CNRS-Université de Tours-Haras Nationaux, 37380 Nouzilly, France.
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- UMR 7247, INRA-CNRS-Université de Tours-Haras Nationaux, 37380 Nouzilly, France
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- UMR 7247, INRA-CNRS-Université de Tours-Haras Nationaux, 37380 Nouzilly, France
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- UMR 7247, INRA-CNRS-Université de Tours-Haras Nationaux, 37380 Nouzilly, France
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Effect of different culture systems and 3, 5, 3'-triiodothyronine/follicle-stimulating hormone on preantral follicle development in mice. PLoS One 2013; 8:e61947. [PMID: 23596531 PMCID: PMC3626649 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0061947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2013] [Accepted: 03/15/2013] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The mechanical method to isolate preantral follicle has been reported for many years. However, the culture systems in vitro are still unstable. The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of the culture system of mice preantral follicles on the follicular development in vitro. The results showed that the 96-well plate system was the most effective method for mice follicle development in vitro (volume change: 51.71%; survival rate: 89%, at day 4). Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and Thyroid hormone (TH) are important for normal follicular development and dysregulation of hormones are related with impaired follicular development. To determine the effect of hormone on preantral follicular development, we cultured follicle with hormones in the 96-well plate culture system and found that FSH significantly increased preantral follicular growth on day 4. The FSH-induced growth action was markedly enhanced by T₃ although T₃ was ineffective alone. We also demonstrated by QRT-PCR that T₃ significantly enhanced FSH-induced up-regulation of Xiap mRNA level. Meanwhile, Bad, cell death inducer, was markedly down-regulated by the combination of hormones. Moreover, QRT-PCR results were also consistent with protein regulation which detected by Western Blotting analysis. Taken together, the findings of the present study demonstrate that 96-well plate system is an effective method for preantral follicle development in vitro. Moreover, these results provide insights on the role of thyroid hormone in increasing FSH-induced preantral follicular development, which mediated by up-regulating Xiap and down-regulating Bad.
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