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Zgórecka W, Kranc W, Blatkiewicz M, Kamiński K, Farzaneh M, Bryja A, Mozdziak P, Antosik P, Zabel M, Podhorska-Okołów M, Dzięgiel P, Kempisty B, Bukowska D. Long-Term In Vitro Culture Alters Gene Expression Pattern of Genes Involved in Ontological Groups Representing Cellular Processes. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:7109. [PMID: 39000215 PMCID: PMC11241590 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25137109] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2024] [Revised: 06/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024] Open
Abstract
The oviduct provides an optimal environment for the final preparation, transport, and survival of gametes, the fertilization process, and early embryonic development. Most of the studies on reproduction are based on in vitro cell culture models because of the cell's accessibility. It creates opportunities to explore the complexity of directly linked processes between cells. Previous studies showed a significant expression of genes responsible for cell differentiation, maturation, and development during long-term porcine oviduct epithelial cells (POECs) in vitro culture. This study aimed at establishing the transcriptomic profile and comprehensive characteristics of porcine oviduct epithelial cell in vitro cultures, to compare changes in gene expression over time and deliver information about the expression pattern of genes highlighted in specific GO groups. The oviduct cells were collected after 7, 15, and 30 days of in vitro cultivation. The transcriptomic profile of gene expression was compared to the control group (cells collected after the first day). The expression of COL1A2 and LOX was enhanced, while FGFBP1, SERPINB2, and OVGP1 were downregulated at all selected intervals of cell culture in comparison to the 24-h control (p-value < 0.05). Adding new detailed information to the reproductive biology field about the diversified transcriptome profile in POECs may create new future possibilities in infertility treatments, including assisted reproductive technique (ART) programmes, and may be a valuable tool to investigate the potential role of oviduct cells in post-ovulation events.
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Affiliation(s)
- Wiktoria Zgórecka
- Department of Anatomy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-781 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Anatomy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-781 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-812 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-812 Poznan, Poland
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- Fertility, Infertility and Perinatology Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Division of Anatomy, Department of Human Morphology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Physiology Graduate Program, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
- Prestage Department of Poultry Science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 87-100 Toruń, Poland
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- Division of Anatomy and Histology, University of Zielona Góra, 65-417 Zielona Góra, Poland
- Division of Histology and Embryology, Department of Human Morphology and Embryology Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Division of Ultrastructural Research, Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Division of Histology and Embryology, Department of Human Morphology and Embryology Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Division of Anatomy, Department of Human Morphology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland
- Physiology Graduate Program, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 87-100 Toruń, Poland
- Center of Assisted Reproduction, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital and Masaryk University, 602 00 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Diagnostics and Clinical Sciences, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 87-100 Toruń, Poland
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Kulus M, Kranc W, Wojtanowicz-Markiewicz K, Celichowski P, Światły-Błaszkiewicz A, Matuszewska E, Sujka-Kordowska P, Konwerska A, Zdun M, Bryl R, Wieczorkiewicz M, Kulus J, Stelmach B, Stefańska K, Budna-Tukan J, Petitte JN, Mozdziak P, Ratajczak K, Matysiak J, Jaśkowski JM, Nowicki M, Kempisty B. New Gene Markers Expressed in Porcine Oviductal Epithelial Cells Cultured Primary In Vitro Are Involved in Ontological Groups Representing Physiological Processes of Porcine Oocytes. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22042082. [PMID: 33669854 PMCID: PMC7923230 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22042082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Changes that occur within oviducts after fertilization are dependent on post-ovulation events, including oocyte-oviduct interactions. Although general processes are well-defined, the molecular basis are poorly understood. Recently, new marker genes involved in ‘cell development’, ‘cell growth’, ‘cell differentiation’ and ‘cell maturation’ processes have been identified in porcine oocytes. The aim of the study was to assess the expression profile of genes in primary in vitro cultured oviductal epithelial cells (OECs), clustered in Gene Ontology groups which enveloped markers also identified in porcine oocytes. OECs (from 45 gilts) were surgically removed and cultured in vitro for ≤ 30 days, and then subjected to molecular analyses. The transcriptomic and proteomic profiles of cells cultured during 7, 15 and 30 days were investigated. Additionally, morphological/histochemical analyzes were performed. The results of genes expression profiles were validated after using RT-qPCR. The results showed a significant upregulation of UNC45B, NOX4, VLDLR, ITGB3, FMOD, SGCE, COL1A2, LOX, LIPG, THY1 and downregulation of SERPINB2, CD274, TXNIP, CELA1, DDX60, CRABP2, SLC5A1, IDO1, ANPEP, FST. Detailed knowledge of the molecular pathways occurring in the OECs and the gametes that contact them may contribute both to developments of basic science of physiology, and new possibilities in advanced biotechnology of assisted reproduction.
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- Magdalena Kulus
- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland; (M.K.); (K.W.-M.); (K.R.)
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- Department of Anatomy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-781 Poznan, Poland; (W.K.); (R.B.)
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland; (M.K.); (K.W.-M.); (K.R.)
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-781 Poznan, Poland; (P.C.); (P.S.-K.); (A.K.); (K.S.); (J.B.-T.); (M.N.)
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- Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-780 Poznan, Poland; (A.Ś.-B.); (E.M.); (J.M.)
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- Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-780 Poznan, Poland; (A.Ś.-B.); (E.M.); (J.M.)
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-781 Poznan, Poland; (P.C.); (P.S.-K.); (A.K.); (K.S.); (J.B.-T.); (M.N.)
- Department of Anatomy and Histology, University of Zielona Gora, 65-046 Zielona Gora, Poland
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-781 Poznan, Poland; (P.C.); (P.S.-K.); (A.K.); (K.S.); (J.B.-T.); (M.N.)
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- Department of Basic and Preclinical Sciences, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland; (M.Z.); (M.W.)
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- Department of Anatomy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-781 Poznan, Poland; (W.K.); (R.B.)
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- Department of Basic and Preclinical Sciences, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland; (M.Z.); (M.W.)
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- Department of Diagnostics and Clinical Sciences, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland; (J.K.); (J.M.J.)
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- Division of Infertility and Reproductive Endocrinology, Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecological Oncology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-535 Poznan, Poland;
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-781 Poznan, Poland; (P.C.); (P.S.-K.); (A.K.); (K.S.); (J.B.-T.); (M.N.)
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-781 Poznan, Poland; (P.C.); (P.S.-K.); (A.K.); (K.S.); (J.B.-T.); (M.N.)
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- Prestage Department of Poultry Science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA; (J.N.P.); (P.M.)
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- Prestage Department of Poultry Science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA; (J.N.P.); (P.M.)
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland; (M.K.); (K.W.-M.); (K.R.)
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- Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-780 Poznan, Poland; (A.Ś.-B.); (E.M.); (J.M.)
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- Department of Diagnostics and Clinical Sciences, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland; (J.K.); (J.M.J.)
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-781 Poznan, Poland; (P.C.); (P.S.-K.); (A.K.); (K.S.); (J.B.-T.); (M.N.)
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland; (M.K.); (K.W.-M.); (K.R.)
- Department of Anatomy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-781 Poznan, Poland; (W.K.); (R.B.)
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-781 Poznan, Poland; (P.C.); (P.S.-K.); (A.K.); (K.S.); (J.B.-T.); (M.N.)
- Prestage Department of Poultry Science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA; (J.N.P.); (P.M.)
- Correspondence:
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Human Cumulus Cells in Long-Term In Vitro Culture Reflect Differential Expression Profile of Genes Responsible for Planned Cell Death and Aging-A Study of New Molecular Markers. Cells 2020; 9:cells9051265. [PMID: 32455542 PMCID: PMC7291080 DOI: 10.3390/cells9051265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Revised: 05/16/2020] [Accepted: 05/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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In the ovarian follicle, maturation of the oocyte increases in the presence of somatic cells called cumulus cells (CCs). These cells form a direct barrier between the oocyte and external environment. Thanks to bidirectional communication, they have a direct impact on the oocyte, its quality and development potential. Understanding the genetic profile of CCs appears to be important in elucidating the physiology of oocytes. Long-term in vitro culture of CCs collected from patients undergoing controlled ovarian stimulation during in vitro fertilization procedure was conducted. Using microarray expression analysis, transcript levels were assessed on day 1, 7, 15, and 30 of culture. Apoptosis and aging of CCs strictly influence oocyte quality and subsequently the outcome of assisted reproductive technologies (ART). Thus, particular attention was paid to the analysis of genes involved in programmed cell death, aging, and apoptosis. Due to the detailed level of expression analysis of each of the 133 analyzed genes, three groups were selected: first with significantly decreased expression during the culture; second with the statistically lowest increase in expression; and third with the highest significant increase in expression. COL3A1, SFRP4, CTGF, HTR2B, VCAM1, TNFRSF11B genes, belonging to the third group, were identified as potential carriers of information on oocyte quality.
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Transcriptomic analysis of expression of genes regulating cell cycle progression in porcine ovarian granulosa cells during short-term in vitro primary culture. Histochem Cell Biol 2020; 153:397-412. [PMID: 32157392 PMCID: PMC7299926 DOI: 10.1007/s00418-020-01860-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The primary function of ovarian granulosa cells (GCs) is the support of oocytes during maturation and development. Molecular analyses of granulosa cell-associated processes, leading to improvement of understanding of the cell cycle events during the formation of ovarian follicles (folliculogenesis), may be key to improve the in vitro fertilization procedures. Primary in vitro culture of porcine GCs was employed to examine the changes in the transcriptomic profile of genes belonging to “cell cycle”, “cell division”, “cell cycle process”, “cell cycle phase transition”, “cell cycle G1/S phase transition”, “cell cycle G2/M phase transition” and “cell cycle checkpoint” ontology groups. During the analysis, microarrays were employed to study the transcriptome of GCs, analyzing the total RNA of cells from specific periods of in vitro cultures. This research was based on material obtained from 40 landrace gilts of similar weight, age and the same living conditions. RNA was isolated at specific timeframes: before the culture was established (0 h) and after 48 h, 96 h and 144 h in vitro. Out of 133 differentially expressed genes, we chose the 10 most up-regulated (SFRP2, PDPN, PDE3A, FGFR2, PLK2, THBS1, ETS1, LIF, ANXA1, TGFB1) and the 10 most downregulated (IGF1, NCAPD2, CABLES1, H1FOO, NEK2, PPAT, TXNIP, NUP210, RGS2 and CCNE2). Some of these genes known to play key roles in the regulation of correct cell cycle passage (up-regulated SFRP2, PDE3A, PLK2, LIF and down-regulated CCNE2, TXNIP, NEK2). The data obtained provide a potential reference for studies on the process of mammalian folliculogenesis, as well as suggests possible new genetic markers for cell cycle progress in in vitro cultured porcine granulosa cells.
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Kulus M, Kranc W, Sujka-Kordowska P, Mozdziak P, Jankowski M, Konwerska A, Kulus J, Bukowska D, Skowroński M, Piotrowska-Kempisty H, Nowicki M, Kempisty B, Antosik P. The processes of cellular growth, aging, and programmed cell death are involved in lifespan of ovarian granulosa cells during short-term IVC - Study based on animal model. Theriogenology 2020; 148:76-88. [PMID: 32160576 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2020.02.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2019] [Revised: 02/10/2020] [Accepted: 02/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The oogenesis and folliculogenesis are closely linked and occur simultaneously in the growing ovarian follicles. Biochemical and morphological changes in oocytes (OC) and surrounding granulosa cells (GCs) are highly complex and depend on many factors, including intercellular communication. GCs are cells with many functions, often crucial for the proper viability of the oocyte and subsequent positive fertilization. The purpose of this study was to analyze gene expression in porcine GCs, to define differentially expressed genes belongs to the "cell growth", "aging", "positive regulation of cell death", "apoptotic process", "regulation of cell death", "cell death" and "negative regulation of cell death" ontology groups during the short - term primary in vitro culture. Microarrays were employed to study the transcriptome contained in the total RNA of the cultured GCs. Ovaries were obtained after slaughter, from 40 gilts of swine aged 170 days. The cells were obtained through puncture of the ovaries, collection of follicular fluid, removal of the cumulus - oocyte complexes and centrifugation. The cells were then cultured in vitro. The RNA material was obtained before the culture was established (0h) and then after 48h, 96h and 144h of its course. From 182 differently expressed genes belonging to the these ontology groups, we have selected POSTN, FN1, FMOD, ITGB3, DCN, SERPINB2, SFRP2, IGFBP5, EMP1, and CCL2 which were upregulated, as well as DAPL1, ESR1, IHH, TGFBR3, PPARD, PDK4, TXNIP, IFIT3, CSRNP3, and TNFSF10 genes whose expression was downregulated during the time of in vitro culture of the GCs. The significance of the differential gene expression is to provide new information on the molecular aspects of in vitro granulosa cell culture.
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Affiliation(s)
- Magdalena Kulus
- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Torun, Poland
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- Department of Anatomy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Physiology Graduate Program, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Department of Anatomy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Diagnostics and Clinical Sciences, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Torun, Poland
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- Department of Diagnostics and Clinical Sciences, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Torun, Poland
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- Department of Basic and Preclinical Sciences, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Torun, Poland
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Torun, Poland; Department of Anatomy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland; Department of Histology and Embryology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital and Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Torun, Poland
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