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Giaccari C, Antonouli S, Anifandis G, Cecconi S, Di Nisio V. An Update on Physiopathological Roles of Akt in the ReprodAKTive Mammalian Ovary. Life (Basel) 2024; 14:722. [PMID: 38929705 PMCID: PMC11204812 DOI: 10.3390/life14060722] [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: 04/20/2024] [Revised: 05/19/2024] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
Abstract
The phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/Akt pathway is a key signaling cascade responsible for the regulation of cell survival, proliferation, and metabolism in the ovarian microenvironment. The optimal finetuning of this pathway is essential for physiological processes concerning oogenesis, folliculogenesis, oocyte maturation, and embryo development. The dysregulation of PI3K/Akt can impair molecular and structural mechanisms that will lead to follicle atresia, or the inability of embryos to reach later stages of development. Due to its pivotal role in the control of cell proliferation, apoptosis, and survival mechanisms, the dysregulation of this molecular pathway can trigger the onset of pathological conditions. Among these, we will focus on diseases that can harm female fertility, such as polycystic ovary syndrome and premature ovarian failure, or women's general health, such as ovarian cancer. In this review, we report the functions of the PI3K/Akt pathway in both its physiological and pathological roles, and we address the existing application of inhibitors and activators for the balancing of the molecular cascade in ovarian pathological environments.
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- Carlo Giaccari
- Department of Environmental Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (DiSTABiF), Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 81100 Caserta, Italy;
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, 41334 Larisa, Greece; (S.A.); (G.A.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, 41334 Larisa, Greece; (S.A.); (G.A.)
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- Department of Life, Health, and Environmental Sciences, Università dell’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Karolinska University Hospital, SE-14186 Stockholm, Sweden;
- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, SE-14186 Stockholm, Sweden
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Sadeghi S, Mosaffa N, Huang B, Ramezani Tehrani F. Protective role of stem cells in POI: Current status and mechanism of action, a review article. Heliyon 2024; 10:e23271. [PMID: 38169739 PMCID: PMC10758796 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e23271] [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: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
Abstract
Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) has far-reaching consequences on women's life quality. Due to the lack of full recognition of the etiology and complexity of this disease, there is no appropriate treatment for infected patients. Recently, stem cell therapy has attracted the attention of regenerative medicine scholars and offered promising outcomes for POI patients. Several kinds of stem cells, such as embryonic stem cells (ESCs), mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) have been used for the treatment of ovarian diseases. However, their potential protective mechanisms are still unknown. Undoubtedly, a better understanding of the therapeutic molecular and cellular mechanisms of stem cells will address uncover strategies to increase their clinical application for multiple disorders such as POI. This paper describes a detailed account of the potential properties of different types of stem cells and provides a comprehensive review of their protective mechanisms, particularly MSC, in POI disorder. In addition, ongoing challenges and several strategies to improve the efficacy of MSC in clinical use are addressed. Therefore, this review will provide proof-of-concept for further clinical application of stem cells in POI.
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- Somaye Sadeghi
- Reproductive Endocrinology Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product (ATMP) Department, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Suzhou Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, 215002, China
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- Reproductive Endocrinology Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- The Foundation for Research & Education Excellence, AL, USA
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Qin Y, Wen C, Wu H. CXCL10-based gene cluster model serves as a potential diagnostic biomarker for premature ovarian failure. PeerJ 2023; 11:e16659. [PMID: 38107572 PMCID: PMC10725173 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.16659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
Abstract
Objective Premature ovarian failure (POF) is a disease with high clinical heterogeneity. Subsequently, its diagnosis is challenging. CXCL10 which is a small signaling protein involved in immune response and inflammation may have diagnostic potential in detection of premature ovarian insufficiency. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate CXCL10 based diagnostic biomarkers for POF. Methods Transcriptome data for POF was obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database (GSE39501). Principal component analysis (PCA) assessed CXCL10 expression in patients with POF. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, analyzed using PlotROC, demonstrated the diagnostic potential of CXCL10 and CXCL10-based models for POF. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in the control group of POF were identified using DEbylimma. PlotVenn was used to determine the overlap between the POF-control group and the high-/low-expression CXCL10 groups. QuadrantPlot was employed to detect CXCL10-dysregulated genes in POF. Gene Ontology (GO), Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG), and Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) were conducted on DEGs using RunMulti Group cluster Profiler. A POF model was induced with cisplatin (DDP) using KGN cells. RT-qPCR and Western blot were used to measure the expression of CXCL10, apoptosis-related proteins, and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) signaling pathway-related proteins in this model, following siRNA-mediated silencing of CXCL10. Flow cytometry was employed to assess the apoptosis of KGN cells after CXCL10 downregulation. Results The expression of CXCL10 is dysregulated in POF, and it shows promising diagnostic potential for POF, as evidenced by an area under the curve value of 1. In POF, we found 3,362 up-regulated and 3,969 down-regulated DEGs compared to healthy controls, while the high- and low-expression groups of POF (comprising samples above and below the median CXCL10 expression) exhibited 1,304 up-regulated and 1,315 down-regulated DEGs. Among these, 786 DEGs consistently displayed dysregulation in POF due to CXCL10 influence. Enrichment analysis indicated that the PPAR signaling pathway was activated by CXCL10 in POF. The CXCL10-based model (including CXCL10, Itga2, and Raf1) holds potential as a diagnostic biomarker for POF. Additionally, in the DDP-induced KGN cell model, interfering with CXCL10 expression promoted the secretion of estradiol, and reduced apoptosis. Furthermore, CXCL10 silencing led to decreased expression levels of PPARβ and long-chain acyl-CoA synthetase 1 compared to the Si-NC group. These results suggest that CXCL10 influences the progression of POF through the PPAR signaling pathway. Conclusion The CXCL10-based model, demonstrating perfect diagnostic accuracy for POF and comprising CXCL10, Itga2, and Raf1, holds potential as a valuable diagnostic biomarker. Thus, the expression levels of these genes may collectively provide valuable diagnostic information for POF.
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- Ying Qin
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center, Guangzhou, China
- Reproductive Medicine Center, Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center, Guangzhou, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center, Guangzhou, China
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Han C, Zeng Q, He L, Luan Z, Liu R, Zhang G, Liu W. Advances in the mechanisms related to follicle loss after frozen-thawed ovarian tissue transplantation. Transpl Immunol 2023; 81:101935. [PMID: 37739235 DOI: 10.1016/j.trim.2023.101935] [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: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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Ovaries are important reproductive and endocrine organs in women. Ovarian tissue cryopreservation and transplantation technology can not only solve the fertility problems of patients, but also may improve female endocrine problems. This is particularly important for patients in urgent need of radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and for women with prepubertal malignant tumors. However, follicle loss after freeze-thawing is a key challenge for effective ovarian tissue transplantation and leads to poor transplant outcomes. Therefore, it is crucial to elucidate the mechanisms underlying follicle loss after transplantation. This paper reviews current research on the mechanisms of follicle loss after frozen-thawed ovarian tissue transplantation, including the activation, apoptosis, and pyroptosis mechanisms of primordialfollicles. Further, it highlights the requirement of more experimental studies for improving ovarian tissue transplantation methods.
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- Changli Han
- School of Medical and Life Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610041, China; Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Sichuan Maternal and Child Health Hospital/Women and Children's Hospital Affiliated to Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610045, China
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- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Sichuan Maternal and Child Health Hospital/Women and Children's Hospital Affiliated to Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610045, China
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- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Sichuan Maternal and Child Health Hospital/Women and Children's Hospital Affiliated to Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610045, China
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- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Sichuan Maternal and Child Health Hospital/Women and Children's Hospital Affiliated to Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610045, China
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- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Sichuan Maternal and Child Health Hospital/Women and Children's Hospital Affiliated to Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610045, China
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- Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Sichuan Maternal and Child Health Hospital/Women and Children's Hospital Affiliated to Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610045, China.
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- School of Medical and Life Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610041, China; Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Sichuan Maternal and Child Health Hospital/Women and Children's Hospital Affiliated to Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610045, China.
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Zhang WY, Wang HB, Deng CY. Intermittent spontaneous ovulation in patients with premature ovarian failure: Three case reports and review of literature. World J Clin Cases 2023; 11:7647-7655. [DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i31.7647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Revised: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/06/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Premature ovarian failure (POF) is the end-stage of a decline in ovarian function prior to the age of 40 years that involves symptoms associated with low estradiol (E2) levels and a minimal probability of pregnancy. This increases the physical and psychological burden experienced by young women of reproductive age, particularly with regards to over-diagnosis.
CASE SUMMARY Here, we report three cases (29, 22, and 33 years-of-age) diagnosed with POF after experiencing secondary amenorrhea for more than one year, serum levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) > 40 IU/L on two occasions with an interval of more than 4 wk, and negative progesterone withdrawal tests. All three patients were intermittently administered with drugs to create an artificial cycle. During the subsequent discontinuation period, the patients experienced intermittent follicular growth and spontaneous ovulation. One patient experienced two natural pregnancies (both with embryo arrest).
CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that young patients with POF can experience unpredictable and intermittent spontaneous follicular development, ovulation, and even natural pregnancy. Clinicians should provide appropriate medical guidance and individualized treatments according to fertility requirements, genetic risks and hypoestrogenic symptoms as soon as possible.
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- Wan-Yu Zhang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing 100730, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing 100730, China
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Chen Y, Wu Y, Zhou Y, Teo YQ, Miao T, Lei W, Lu S. The delaying effect of Qingxin Zishen decoction on ovarian aging: Examining regulation of ovarian mitochondria apoptosis in aged rats. Exp Gerontol 2023; 182:112298. [PMID: 37774893 DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2023.112298] [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: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023]
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Ovarian aging is a significant challenge in gynecology, and there is currently no effective treatment for it. However, the medicinal agent Qingxin Zishen decoction (QZD) has shown potential in the treatment of ovarian dysfunction. The present study aimed to evaluate the mitochondrial apoptotic mechanism of delayed ovarian aging in QZD in aging rats. The healthy female Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats (n = 40, 350 ± 20 g) were randomly assigned to different dosage groups and 4-month-old SD rats (n = 10) were assigned to the control group. QZD groups were treated with QZD for four weeks, and ovarian tissues were extracted for mRNA and protein assays to examine the role of the apoptotic pathway in QZD. The results showed that QZD treatment for four weeks significantly increased the mRNA and protein expressions of the anti-apoptotic gene B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2) and Bcl-2/Bax ratio, as well as downregulated the pro-apoptotic genes Bax, caspase-3, and caspase-9. Moreover, QZD treatment effectively reduced the expression of cytochrome C (cyto-C) and apoptotic protease-activating factor 1 (Apaf-1), both of which are components of the intrinsic apoptotic pathway. These changes exhibited a dose-response manner. The findings suggest that QZD might have therapeutic potential in delaying ovarian mitochondrial function decline and in preventing and treating ovarian aging-related diseases by downregulating and upregulating the pro-apoptotic (Bax, caspase-3, caspase-9, cyto-C, Apaf-1) and anti-apoptotic (Bcl-2 and Bcl-2/Bax ratio) genes, respectively.
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- Yun Chen
- Department of Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China.
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- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
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- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
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- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, China
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- Zhonghua Road Community Health Service Center, 321 Zhongshan South Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210001, China
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- BoZhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Bozhou, Anhui 236800, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China.
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Peng Y, Sun L, Guo W, Liu Z, Wang T, Zou T, Zhou J, Yang X, Fan X. Berberine protects cyclophosphamide and busulfan-induced premature ovarian insufficiency in mouse model. J Pharmacol Sci 2023; 153:46-54. [PMID: 37524454 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphs.2023.07.004] [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: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023] Open
Abstract
Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a clinical syndrome that declines ovarian function in women. Berberine (BBR) is a compound with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-apoptotic activities. However, the role of BBR on POI is still unknown. In this study, we investigated the role of BBR on ovarian function decline by establishing a POI mouse model using cyclophosphamide (CTX) and busulfan (BU). Our results showed that POI was attenuated by BBR, which was evidenced by enhanced body weight and ovarian weight, improved morphology of ovary, increased the number of healthy follicles, decreased the production of atretic follicles and restored serum hormone levels, including estradiol, anti-Müllerian hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone. In addition, we showed that germ cell function markers, mouse vasa homologue (MVH) and octamer-binding transcription factor 4 (OCT4) were enhanced by BBR, at both protein and mRNA levels. Furthermore, our results revealed that BBR inhibited inflammation and oxidative stress by reducing nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) and enhancing nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) pathways. Taken together, we demonstrate that BBR can effectively improve ovarian function in POI mice, which is mainly mediated by reducing oxidative stress and inflammatory response. Our study also provides new strategy for POI treatment.
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- Ying Peng
- Key Laboratory of Metabolism and Regulation for Major Diseases of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Human Development and Reproductive Regulation, Tianjin Central Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tianjin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Metabolism and Regulation for Major Diseases of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Metabolism and Regulation for Major Diseases of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Metabolism and Regulation for Major Diseases of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Metabolism and Regulation for Major Diseases of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Metabolism and Regulation for Major Diseases of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China
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- Key Laboratory of Metabolism and Regulation for Major Diseases of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Human Development and Reproductive Regulation, Tianjin Central Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tianjin, China.
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Kulus J, Kranc W, Kulus M, Bukowska D, Piotrowska-Kempisty H, Mozdziak P, Kempisty B, Antosik P. New Gene Markers of Exosomal Regulation Are Involved in Porcine Granulosa Cell Adhesion, Migration, and Proliferation. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:11873. [PMID: 37511632 PMCID: PMC10380331 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241411873] [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: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
Abstract
Exosomal regulation is intimately involved in key cellular processes, such as migration, proliferation, and adhesion. By participating in the regulation of basic mechanisms, extracellular vesicles are important in intercellular signaling and the functioning of the mammalian reproductive system. The complexity of intercellular interactions in the ovarian follicle is also based on multilevel intercellular signaling, including the mechanisms involving cadherins, integrins, and the extracellular matrix. The processes in the ovary leading to the formation of a fertilization-ready oocyte are extremely complex at the molecular level and depend on the oocyte's ongoing relationship with granulosa cells. An analysis of gene expression from material obtained from a primary in vitro culture of porcine granulosa cells was employed using microarray technology. Genes with the highest expression (LIPG, HSD3B1, CLIP4, LOX, ANKRD1, FMOD, SHAS2, TAGLN, ITGA8, MXRA5, and NEXN) and the lowest expression levels (DAPL1, HSD17B1, SNX31, FST, NEBL, CXCL10, RGS2, MAL2, IHH, and TRIB2) were selected for further analysis. The gene expression results obtained from the microarrays were validated using quantitative RT-qPCR. Exosomes may play important roles regarding intercellular signaling between granulosa cells. Therefore, exosomes may have significant applications in regenerative medicine, targeted therapy, and assisted reproduction technologies.
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- Jakub Kulus
- Department of Diagnostics and Clinical Sciences, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland
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- Department of Anatomy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-701 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland
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- Department of Diagnostics and Clinical Sciences, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland
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- Department of Toxicology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-701 Poznan, Poland
- Department of Basic and Preclinical Sciences, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland
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- Physiology Graduate Faculty, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland
- Physiology Graduate Faculty, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
- Division of Anatomy, Department of Human Morphology and Embryology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-367 Wroclaw, Poland
- Center of Assisted Reproduction, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital and Masaryk University, 601 77 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland
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