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Coy D, Cruz-Carrillo A, Lizarazo-Cely S. SOME PHYTOTOXINS CAUSING REPRODUCTIVE ALTERATIONS IN RUMINANTS. Toxicon 2024:107769. [PMID: 38795851 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2024.107769] [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: 03/03/2024] [Revised: 05/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/28/2024]
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The presence of phytotoxins in plants constitutes a health risk for herbivores, particularly on ruminants who accidentally consume them. Among the adverse effects produced by these are reproductive alterations, represented by abortion, infertility, and morphological alterations in neonates, which are frequently attributed to other causes. While in some cases the plants that contain such metabolites are known, other times they are not, leading to alterations that are difficult to treat considering that their toxicodynamics are unknown. The objective of this documentary research is to provide information on how metabolites such as phytoestrogens, L-mimosine, labdane diterpenoids - isocupressic acid, quinolizidine alkaloids and piperidine swainsonine, anabasine, coniine and associated alkaloids, among others, exert their action in the animal organism and the effects they produce.
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Wyse JM, Nevard RP, Loy J, Weston PA, Gurusinghe S, McCormick J, Weston LA, Stephen CP. Effects of Mixed Pasture Legume Phytoestrogens on Superovulatory Response and Embryo Quality in Angus Cows. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:1125. [PMID: 38612365 PMCID: PMC11011016 DOI: 10.3390/ani14071125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2024] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Ovulation and artificial insemination rates have been observed to decrease in sheep and cows when exposed to dietary phytoestrogens at concentrations greater than 25 mg/kg DM. A grazing trial was undertaken to investigate the effects of coumestrol and other key phytoestrogens on the superovulatory response, embryo numbers and quality in beef cows grazing legume pastures. A 7-week controlled grazing trial was conducted with legume and ryegrass pasture treatments, with cows exposed to legumes at two timed treatments, 4 and 7 weeks. Twenty Angus cows were subjected to a conventional estrus synchronization and superovulation protocol. Embryos were recovered via conventional uterine body flushing 7 days post artificial insemination (AI). Numerous phytoestrogens were identified in both pasture and plasma samples, including coumestrol and formononetin. Concentrations of phytoestrogens in the pasture ranged from 0.001 to 47.5 mg/kg DM and 0 to 2.6 ng/mL in plasma. Approximately 50% of cows produced viable embryos 7 days post AI. A significant interaction between the effect of treatment groups on the embryo stage was observed (p < 0.05). The results suggest that concentrations of >25 mg/kg DM of phytoestrogens less than 20 days preceding AI may negatively affect oocyte developmental competence, reduce progesterone production and thus contribute to early embryonic loss.
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- Jessica M. Wyse
- School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Science, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, Australia; (J.L.)
- Gulbali Institute for Agriculture, Water and the Environment, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, Australia (P.A.W.); (S.G.); (L.A.W.)
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- Gulbali Institute for Agriculture, Water and the Environment, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, Australia (P.A.W.); (S.G.); (L.A.W.)
- Sydney School of Veterinary Science, The University of Sydney, Camden, NSW 2570, Australia
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- School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Science, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, Australia; (J.L.)
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- Gulbali Institute for Agriculture, Water and the Environment, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, Australia (P.A.W.); (S.G.); (L.A.W.)
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- Gulbali Institute for Agriculture, Water and the Environment, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, Australia (P.A.W.); (S.G.); (L.A.W.)
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- School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Science, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, Australia; (J.L.)
- Gulbali Institute for Agriculture, Water and the Environment, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, Australia (P.A.W.); (S.G.); (L.A.W.)
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- Gulbali Institute for Agriculture, Water and the Environment, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, Australia (P.A.W.); (S.G.); (L.A.W.)
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- School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Science, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, Australia; (J.L.)
- Gulbali Institute for Agriculture, Water and the Environment, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, Australia (P.A.W.); (S.G.); (L.A.W.)
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Bešlo D, Došlić G, Agić D, Rastija V, Šperanda M, Gantner V, Lučić B. Polyphenols in Ruminant Nutrition and Their Effects on Reproduction. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:970. [PMID: 35624834 PMCID: PMC9137580 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11050970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The feeding of domestic animals with diets in which polyphenols are present is increasingly attracting the attention of nutritionists and scientists. This review summarizes the knowledge regarding polyphenols' possible positive and negative effects and their bioavailability. The bioavailability of substances is a prerequisite for any postabsorption effect in vivo. Positive and negative properties have been confirmed in previous studies on the diets of domestic animals rich in polyphenols, such as secondary metabolites of plants. Free radicals are formed in every organism, leading to oxidative stress. Free radicals are highly reactive molecules and can react in cells with macromolecules and can cause damage, including in reproductive cells. Some polyphenols at specific concentrations have antioxidant properties that positively affect animal reproduction by improving the quality of male and female gametes. The intake of phytoestrogens that mimic estrogen function can induce various pathological conditions in the female reproductive tract, including ovarian, fallopian, and uterine dysfunction. The metabolism of genistein and daidzein yields the metabolites equol and p-phenyl-phenol, leading to a decline in cow fertilization. The findings so far confirm that numerous questions still need to be answered. This review points out the importance of using polyphenols that have both benificial and some unfavorable properties in specific diets.
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- Drago Bešlo
- Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, University J. J. Strossmayer Osijek, Vladimira Preloga 1, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia; (G.D.); (D.A.); (V.R.); (M.Š.); (V.G.)
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- Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, University J. J. Strossmayer Osijek, Vladimira Preloga 1, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia; (G.D.); (D.A.); (V.R.); (M.Š.); (V.G.)
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- Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, University J. J. Strossmayer Osijek, Vladimira Preloga 1, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia; (G.D.); (D.A.); (V.R.); (M.Š.); (V.G.)
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- Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, University J. J. Strossmayer Osijek, Vladimira Preloga 1, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia; (G.D.); (D.A.); (V.R.); (M.Š.); (V.G.)
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- Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, University J. J. Strossmayer Osijek, Vladimira Preloga 1, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia; (G.D.); (D.A.); (V.R.); (M.Š.); (V.G.)
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- Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, University J. J. Strossmayer Osijek, Vladimira Preloga 1, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia; (G.D.); (D.A.); (V.R.); (M.Š.); (V.G.)
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- Ruđer Bošković Institute, NMR Centre, Bijenička cesta 54, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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Latif S, Weston PA, Barrow RA, Gurusinghe S, Piltz JW, Weston LA. Metabolic Profiling Provides Unique Insights to Accumulation and Biosynthesis of Key Secondary Metabolites in Annual Pasture Legumes of Mediterranean Origin. Metabolites 2020; 10:metabo10070267. [PMID: 32605241 PMCID: PMC7407162 DOI: 10.3390/metabo10070267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Revised: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 06/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Annual legumes from the Mediterranean region are receiving attention in Australia as alternatives to traditional pasture species. The current study employed novel metabolic profiling approaches to quantify key secondary metabolites including phytoestrogens to better understand their biosynthetic regulation in a range of field-grown annual pasture legumes. In addition, total polyphenol and proanthocyanidins were quantified using Folin-Ciocalteu and vanillin assays, respectively. Metabolic profiling coupled with biochemical assay results demonstrated marked differences in the abundance of coumestans, flavonoids, polyphenols, and proanthocyanidins in annual pasture legume species. Genetically related pasture legumes segregated similarly from a chemotaxonomic perspective. A strong and positive association was observed between the concentration of phytoestrogens and upregulation of the flavonoid biosynthetic pathway in annual pasture legumes. Our findings suggest that evolutionary differences in metabolic dynamics and biosynthetic regulation of secondary metabolites have logically occurred over time in various species of annual pasture legumes resulting in enhanced plant defense.
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- Sajid Latif
- Graham Center for Agricultural Innovation, Locked Bag 588, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2678, Australia; (P.A.W.); (R.A.B.); (S.G.); (L.A.W.)
- School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2678, Australia
- Correspondence:
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- Graham Center for Agricultural Innovation, Locked Bag 588, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2678, Australia; (P.A.W.); (R.A.B.); (S.G.); (L.A.W.)
- School of Agriculture and Wine Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2678, Australia
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- Graham Center for Agricultural Innovation, Locked Bag 588, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2678, Australia; (P.A.W.); (R.A.B.); (S.G.); (L.A.W.)
- Plus 3 Australia Pty Ltd., P.O. Box 4345, Hawker, ACT 2614, Australia
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- Graham Center for Agricultural Innovation, Locked Bag 588, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2678, Australia; (P.A.W.); (R.A.B.); (S.G.); (L.A.W.)
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- New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2678, Australia;
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- Graham Center for Agricultural Innovation, Locked Bag 588, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2678, Australia; (P.A.W.); (R.A.B.); (S.G.); (L.A.W.)
- School of Agriculture and Wine Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2678, Australia
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Takahashi H, Tsunazaki M, Hamano T, Takahashi M, Okuda K, Inumaru S, Okano A, Geshi M, Hirako M. Biological activity of recombinant bovine interferon τ produced by a silkworm-baculovirus gene expression system. J Vet Med Sci 2013; 76:447-51. [PMID: 24212505 PMCID: PMC4013374 DOI: 10.1292/jvms.12-0403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Bovine interferon (bIFN) τ plays a crucial role in maternal-fetal recognition
and was expressed using a Bombyx mori (Bm) nuclear polyhedrosis virus
(silkworm baculovirus) gene expression system. The biological effects of Bm-recombinant
bIFNτ (rbIFNτ) on prostaglandin (PG) F2α synthesis were investigated in
cultured bovine endometrial epithelial cells with oxytocin (OT, 100 nM) and on the
in vitro development of bovine embryos. Bm-rbIFNτ and OT were shown to
suppress PGF2α production in a dose-dependent manner. When in
vitro produced morula stage embryos were cultured for 72 hr in modified CR1aa
medium supplemented with or without rbIFNτ, Bm-rbIFNτ (10
ng/ml) significantly promoted development to the
expanded blastocyst stage. In conclusion, Bm-rbIFNτ was suggested to have the same
bioactivity as native IFNτ.
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- Hitomi Takahashi
- Animal Breeding and Reproduction Research Division, NARO Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, 2 Ikenodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0901, Japan
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Singh H, Singh S, Srivastava A, Tandon P, Bharti P, Kumar S, Maurya R. Conformational analysis and vibrational study of daidzein by using FT-IR and FT-Raman spectroscopies and DFT calculations. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2013; 120:405-15. [PMID: 24211623 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2013.10.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2013] [Revised: 10/02/2013] [Accepted: 10/09/2013] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Daidzein (C15H10O4) is a type of isoflavone. It was isolated from Butea monosperma that belongs to the Fabaceae family. Soybeans and soy products are the abundant source of daidzein. It is the subject of investigation for many reasons, as it has got wide applications, such as anti-tumor, anti-estrogen, weak pro-estrogen and anti-cancer activities. In the present study, a complete vibrational assignment is provided for the observed IR and Raman spectra of daidzein. Electronic properties have been analyzed using TD-DFT method for both gaseous and solvent phase. The optimized geometry, total energy, potential energy surface and vibrational wavenumbers of daidzein have been determined using density functional theory (DFT/B3LYP) method with 6-311++G(d,p) basis set and a good correlation was found between observed and calculated values. The double well potential energy curve of the molecule about three bonds, has been plotted, as obtained from DFT/6-31G basis. The HOMO-LUMO energy gap of possible conformers has been calculated for comparing their chemical activity. Global reactivity descriptors have been calculated for predicting the chemical reactivity and the stability of chemical systems. Electrostatic potential surface has been plotted for predicting the structure activity relationship. NBO analysis has also been performed to study the stability of the molecule. NLO study reveals the nonlinear properties of the molecule. 1H and 13C NMR spectra have also been studied. Finally, the calculated results were used to simulate infrared and Raman spectra of the title compound which showed a good agreement with the observed spectra.
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- Harshita Singh
- Department of Physics, University of Lucknow, Lucknow 226007, India
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- Department of Physics, University of Lucknow, Lucknow 226007, India
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- Department of Physics, University of Lucknow, Lucknow 226007, India.
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- Department of Physics, University of Lucknow, Lucknow 226007, India
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- Medicinal and Process Chemistry Division, Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow 226031, India
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- Medicinal and Process Chemistry Division, Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow 226031, India
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Coumestrol and its metabolite in mares' plasma after ingestion of phytoestrogen-rich plants: Potent endocrine disruptors inducing infertility. Theriogenology 2013; 80:684-92. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2013.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2012] [Revised: 06/03/2013] [Accepted: 06/04/2013] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Equol as a potent radiosensitizer in estrogen receptor-positive and -negative human breast cancer cell lines. Breast Cancer 2013; 22:382-90. [DOI: 10.1007/s12282-013-0492-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2013] [Accepted: 08/22/2013] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Barański W, Łukasik K, Skarżyński D, Sztachańska M, Zduńczyk S, Janowski T. Secretion of prostaglandins and leukotrienes by endometrial cells in cows with subclinical and clinical endometritis. Theriogenology 2013; 80:766-72. [PMID: 23932172 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2013.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2013] [Revised: 06/30/2013] [Accepted: 07/01/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The aims of this study were (1) to measure the secretion of prostaglandin F2α (PGF2α), prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), leukotriene B4 (LTB4), and leukotriene C4 (LTC4) by endometrial cells collected by a cytobrush from healthy cows and cows with subclinical and clinical endometritis in the fourth week postpartum, and (2) to evaluate the relationship between the mediators' levels of secretion and the number of polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs) in the uterine smears of cows with subclinical endometritis. The study included cows without any signs of clinical endometritis (n = 63) and cows with clinical endometritis as a positive control (ENDOM, n = 12). Two different threshold ratios (>5% and >18% of PMNs) were used to categorize the cows without clinical signs as with or without cytologic endometritis (CE). Considering the first or second threshold, the animals with CE were included in group CE POS I or CE POS II, whereas the healthy cows were assigned to group CE NEG I or CE NEG II, respectively. The prevalence of CE was 68.25% (42/63) and 57.14% (36/63) according to the first and second thresholds, respectively. The highest level of secretion of all of the measured mediators occurred in the ENDOM group and differed significantly (P < 0.05) from the CE POS and CE NEG groups, regardless of the threshold. PGF2α secretion in the CE POS II group (1629 pg/mL) was significantly lower (P < 0.05) when compared with the CE NEG II group (2797 pg/mL), whereas there was no significant difference between the CE POS I and CE NEG I groups. PGE2 secretion differed between both groups with CE; higher concentrations were measured in the CE POS II group (6.68 ng/mL) when compared with the CE POS I (2.4 ng/mL) and CE NEG II (2.37 ng/mL) groups (P < 0.05). No significant differences were observed in the LTB4 and LTC4 secretion between the CE POS and CE NEG groups, considering both thresholds. It seems that CE does not fully mimic the inflammatory cascade associated with clinical signs. The response in the subclinical cases was limited to enhanced production of PGE2, which was particularly well-pronounced in cows with high numbers of PMNs (>18%) in the endometrial scrapings.
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- Wojciech Barański
- Department of Animal Reproduction, University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland.
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Which bovine endometrial cells are the source of and target for lysophosphatidic acid? Reprod Biol 2013; 13:100-3. [DOI: 10.1016/j.repbio.2013.01.166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2012] [Revised: 01/04/2013] [Accepted: 01/07/2013] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Wocławek-Potocka I, Mannelli C, Boruszewska D, Kowalczyk-Zieba I, Waśniewski T, Skarżyński DJ. Diverse effects of phytoestrogens on the reproductive performance: cow as a model. Int J Endocrinol 2013; 2013:650984. [PMID: 23710176 PMCID: PMC3655573 DOI: 10.1155/2013/650984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2013] [Accepted: 03/04/2013] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Phytoestrogens, polyphenolic compounds derived from plants, are more and more common constituents of human and animal diets. In most of the cases, these chemicals are much less potent than endogenous estrogens but exert their biological effects via similar mechanisms of action. The most common source of phytoestrogen exposure to humans as well as ruminants is soybean-derived foods that are rich in the isoflavones genistein and daidzein being metabolized in the digestive tract to even more potent metabolites-para-ethyl-phenol and equol. Phytoestrogens have recently come into considerable interest due to the increasing information on their adverse effects in human and animal reproduction, increasing the number of people substituting animal proteins with plant-derived proteins. Finally, the soybean becomes the main source of protein in animal fodder because of an absolute prohibition of bone meal use for animal feeding in 1995 in Europe. The review describes how exposure of soybean-derived phytoestrogens can have adverse effects on reproductive performance in female adults.
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- Izabela Wocławek-Potocka
- Department of Reproductive Immunology and Pathology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Tuwima 10 Street, 10-747 Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Reproductive Immunology and Pathology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Tuwima 10 Street, 10-747 Olsztyn, Poland
- Department of Life Sciences, Doctoral School in Life Sciences, University of Siena, Miniato via A. Moro 2 St., 53100 Siena, Italy
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- Department of Reproductive Immunology and Pathology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Tuwima 10 Street, 10-747 Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Reproductive Immunology and Pathology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Tuwima 10 Street, 10-747 Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Warmia and Masuria, Zolnierska 14 C St., 10-561 Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Reproductive Immunology and Pathology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Tuwima 10 Street, 10-747 Olsztyn, Poland
- *Dariusz J. Skarżyński:
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Kowalczyk-Zieba I, Woclawek-Potocka I, Piskula MK, Piotrowska-Tomala KK, Boruszewska D, Bah MM, Siemieniuch MJ, Skarzynski DJ. Experimentally induced mastitis and metritis modulate soy bean derived isoflavone biotransformation in diary cows. Theriogenology 2011; 76:1744-55. [PMID: 21890188 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2011.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2011] [Revised: 06/15/2011] [Accepted: 07/04/2011] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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The present study compared the changes in isoflavone (daidzein and genistein) and their metabolite (equol and para-ethyl-phenol) concentrations in the blood plasma of cows with induced mastitis and metritis after feeding with soy bean. Sixteen cows were divided into four groups: control for mastitis group, cows with induced mastitis group, control for metritis group, and cows with induced metritis group. All cows were fed a single dose of 2.5 kg of soy bean and then blood samples were taken from the jugular vein for 8 h at predetermined intervals. The concentrations of soy bean-derived isoflavones and their active metabolites were measured in the blood plasma on HPLC system. β-Glucuronidase activity in the blood plasma of cows was measured by fluorometric method. In the blood plasma of cows with induced mastitis and metritis, we found considerably higher concentrations and time-dependent increase in isoflavone metabolites (equol and para-ethyl-phenol) with reference to cyclic cows (P < 0.05). Moreover, we noticed significant decrease of genistein in the blood plasma of the cows with induced metritis compared with control cows (P < 0.05). In addition, in the blood plasma of the cows with induced metritis, we found an increase in β-glucuronidase activity compared with control cows (P < 0.05). In conclusion, health status of the females influenced the concentrations of isoflavone metabolites in the blood plasma of the cows. Experimentally induced mastitis and metritis increased isoflavone absorption, biotransformation and metabolism. Therefore, we suggest that cows with induced mastitis and metritis are more exposed to active isoflavone metabolite actions than healthy cows.
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- I Kowalczyk-Zieba
- Department of Reproductive Immunology and Pathology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of Polish Academy of Sciences, Olsztyn, Poland
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Szóstek AZ, Siemieniuch MJ, Deptula K, Woclawek-Potocka I, Majewska M, Okuda K, Skarzynski DJ. Ovarian steroids modulate tumor necrosis factor-α and nitric oxide-regulated prostaglandin secretion by cultured bovine oviductal epithelial cells. Domest Anim Endocrinol 2011; 41:14-23. [PMID: 21420267 DOI: 10.1016/j.domaniend.2011.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2010] [Revised: 01/20/2011] [Accepted: 01/26/2011] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Ovarian steroids assure an optimum environment for the final maturation of oocytes, gamete transport, fertilization, and early embryonic development. The aim of experiment 1 was to examine the influence of ovarian steroids on tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α)- or nitric oxide (NO)-regulated prostaglandin (PG), and nitrite/nitrate (NO₂/NO₃) secretion by cultured bovine oviductal epithelial cells (BOECs). BOECs were pretreated with 17β-estradiol (E₂; 10⁻⁹ M) and/or progesterone (P₄; 10⁻⁷ M) for 24 h. For the next 24 h, BOECs were treated with TNF-α (10 ng/mL) or spermine nitric oxide complex (NONOate; 10⁻⁵ M). Prostaglandin F(2α) and PGE₂ secretion was measured in medium by ELISA. The pretreatment of cells with P₄ (progesterone), E₂ (17 β-estradiol), or E₂/P₄ augmented TNF-α-induced PGF(2α) and PGE₂ secretion (P < 0.01). The pretreatment of cells with E₂ or E₂/P₄ increased NONOate-induced PGF(2α) and PGE₂ secretion (P < 0.01). TNF-α induced NO₂/NO₃ production by BOECs. The pretreatment of cells with E₂ augmented only TNF-α-induced NO₂/NO₃ production (P < 0.05). The aim of experiment 2 was to examine the influence of TNF-α, NO, and ovarian steroids on the protein content of enzymes specifically involved in PG and NO production, PG synthases, and NO synthases (NOSs). BOECs were treated with TNF-α (10 ng/mL) or NONOate (10⁻⁵ M). TNF-α increased the protein content of PGG/H synthase, PGF synthase, and PGE synthase (P < 0.05) and endothelial and inducible NOSs (P < 0.05). Nitric oxide increased the protein content of PGF synthase, PGE synthase, endothelial NOS, and inducible NOS (P < 0.05). These results show possible linkage between TNF-α and NO, modulated by ovarian steroids, in the regulation of PG synthesis by BOECs that may be important for triggering the process of oviductal contractions.
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- A Z Szóstek
- Department of Reproductive Immunology and Pathology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Olsztyn 10-747, Poland
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The Effect of Soybean-Derived Phytoestrogens on Concentrations of Plasma Isoflavones, 15-keto-13,14-dihydroprostaglandin F2α and Progesterone in Dairy Cows. ACTA VET BRNO 2011. [DOI: 10.2754/avb201079040525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The objective of the study was to determine the effect of soybean-derived phytoestrogens and their metabolites on the activity of sex hormones during the oestrous cycle in multiparous lactating dairy cows. The experiment was carried out on 4 multiparous lactating Holstein cows in the form of replicated Latin square in double reversal design. The experiment in the total length of 168 days was divided into 4 periods of 42 days, each consisting of a 21-day preliminary period and a 21-day collecting period. Cows were divided into 2 groups of 2 cows. The control group (C) was fed a diet based on extruded rapeseed cake while the experimental group (S) was fed a diet containing extruded full-fat soya. The intake of total isoflavones was 3297 mg/d in S and 58.0 mg/d in C (P < 0.001). The concentrations of individual isoflavones, it is daidzein, genistein and equol in plasma were significantly higher in the experimental group S (49.3, 78.7 and 218.8 ng/ml, respectively) than in the control group C (13.5, 42.9 and 18.3 ng/ml, respectively, P < 0.001). Plasma concentration of progesterone throughout the oestrous cycle was not influenced by the diet used (P > 0.05). Plasma concentration of prostaglandine PGFM throughout the oestrous cycle in the experimental group (S) tended to be higher (P = 0.095) than in the control group (C). No differences in the length of the oestrous cycle between the cows fed different diets were observed.
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Leclercq G, de Cremoux P, This P, Jacquot Y. Lack of sufficient information on the specificity and selectivity of commercial phytoestrogens preparations for therapeutic purposes. Maturitas 2011; 68:56-64. [DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2010.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2010] [Revised: 10/11/2010] [Accepted: 10/12/2010] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Dwiecki K, Neunert G, Polewski P, Polewski K. Antioxidant activity of daidzein, a natural antioxidant, and its spectroscopic properties in organic solvents and phosphatidylcholine liposomes. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2009; 96:242-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2009.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2009] [Revised: 06/23/2009] [Accepted: 06/29/2009] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Poulsen RC, Loots DT, Moughan PJ, Kruger MC. Ileal and faecal digestibility of daidzein and genistein and plasma bioavailability of these isoflavones and their bioactive metabolites in the ovariectomised rat. Mol Nutr Food Res 2009; 53 Suppl 1:S27-35. [PMID: 19156712 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.200800080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Consumption of the soya isoflavones genistein and daidzein may provide protection against postmenopausal bone loss. The purpose of this study was to determine ileal and faecal digestibility of daidzein and genistein and the extent of formation of metabolites in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract in the ovariectomised rat, a model for postmenopausal bone loss. Twenty female rats were ovariectomised and fed either genistein or daidzein (0.026% of diet) for 4 wks. Genistein, daidzein and their GI-derived metabolites were quantitatively determined in plasma, urine, faeces and ileal digesta using GC/MS. Ileal and faecal digestibility of genistein (93 and 99.9%, respectively) were significantly greater than that of daidzein (32 and 77.5%, respectively). In genistein-supplemented animals, 4-ethylphenol was present in plasma in relatively high concentrations. The bioactivity of 4-ethylphenol may contribute to the physiological effects attributed to genistein consumption. The daidzein metabolite equol, was present in relatively high amounts in ileal digesta indicating substantial biotransformation of daidzein occurred in the small intestine presumably as a result of the activity of the resident microbiota. Further studies are required to determine whether 4-ethylphenol is a major metabolite of genistein in humans and the extent of biotransformation of daidzein to equol in the small intestine in humans.
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- Raewyn C Poulsen
- Institute of Food Nutrition and Human Health, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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De Mattei M, Varani K, Masieri FF, Pellati A, Ongaro A, Fini M, Cadossi R, Vincenzi F, Borea PA, Caruso A. Adenosine analogs and electromagnetic fields inhibit prostaglandin E2 release in bovine synovial fibroblasts. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2009; 17:252-62. [PMID: 18640059 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2008.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2007] [Accepted: 06/07/2008] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the role of adenosine analogs and electromagnetic field (EMF) stimulation on prostaglandin E(2) (PGE(2)) release and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression in bovine synovial fibroblasts (SFs). METHODS SFs isolated from synovia were cultured in monolayer. Saturation and binding experiments were performed by using typical adenosine agonists: N6-cyclohexyladenosine (CHA, A(1)), 2-[p-(2-carboxyethyl)-phenetyl-amino]-5'-N-ethylcarboxamidoadenosine (CGS 21680, A(2A)), 5'-N-ethylcarboxamidoadenosine (NECA, non-selective), N6-(3-iodobenzyl)2-chloroadenosine-5'-N-methyluronamide (Cl-IB-MECA, A(3)). SFs were treated with TNF-alpha (10 ng/ml) and lipopolysaccharide (LPS) (1 microg/ml) to activate inflammatory response. Adenosine analogs were added to control and TNF-alpha- or LPS-treated cultures both in the absence and in the presence of adenosine deaminase (ADA) which is used to deplete endogenous adenosine. Parallel cultures were exposed to EMFs (75 Hz, 1.5 mT) during the period in culture (24h). PGE(2) release was measured by immunoassay. COX-2 expression was evaluated by RT-PCR. RESULTS TNF-alpha and LPS stimulated PGE(2) release. All adenosine agonists, except for Cl-IB-MECA, significantly inhibited PGE(2) production. EMFs inhibited PGE(2) production in the absence of adenosine agonists and increased the effects of CHA, CGS 21680 and NECA. In ADA, the inhibition on PGE(2) release induced by CHA, CGS and NECA was stronger than in the absence of ADA and the EMF-inhibitory effect was lost. Changes in PGE(2) levels were associated to modification of COX-2 expression. CONCLUSIONS This study supports anti-inflammatory activities of A(1) and A(2A) adenosine receptors and EMFs in bovine SFs. EMF activity appears mediated by an EMF-induced up-regulation of A(2A) receptors. Biophysical and/or pharmacological modulation of adenosine pathways may play an important role to control joint inflammation.
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- M De Mattei
- Department of Morphology and Embryology, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy.
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Woclawek-Potocka I, Komiyama J, Saulnier-Blache JS, Brzezicka E, Bah MM, Okuda K, Skarzynski DJ. Lysophosphatic acid modulates prostaglandin secretion in the bovine uterus. Reproduction 2008; 137:95-105. [PMID: 18829944 DOI: 10.1530/rep-08-0209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) modulates prostaglandin (PG) synthesis via LPA receptor 3 (LPAR3) in the murine endometrium. The lack of functional LPAR3 in mice may lead to embryo mortality. In the present study, we examined the role of LPA in the bovine uterus. We confirmed that LPA is locally produced and released from the bovine endometrium. Moreover, there are enzymes involved in LPA synthesis (phospholipase (PL) D(2) and PLA2G1B) in the bovine endometrium during estrous cycle and early pregnancy. Expression of the receptor for LPA (LPAR1) was positively correlated with the expression of PGE(2) synthase (PGES) and negatively correlated with the expression of PGF(2alpha) synthase (aldose reductase with 20 alpha-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase activity - PGFS) during early pregnancy. In vivo LPA induced P4 and PGE(2) secretion was inhibited by LPAR1 antagonist (Ki16425). The overall results indicate that LPA is locally produced and released from the bovine endometrium. Moreover, LPAR1 gene expression in the endometrium during the estrous cycle and early pregnancy indicates that LPA may play autocrine and/or paracrine roles in the bovine uterus. LPAR1 gene expression is positively correlated with the expression of the enzyme responsible for luteotropic PGE(2) production (PGES) in endometrium. In cow, LPA stimulates P4 and PGE(2) secretion. Thus, LPA in the bovine reproductive tract may indirectly (via endometrium) or directly support corpus luteum action via the increase of P4 synthesis and the increase of PGE(2)/PGF(2)(alpha) ratio. It suggests that LPA may serve as an important factor in the maintenance of early pregnancy in cow.
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- Izabela Woclawek-Potocka
- Department of Reproductive Immunology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Olsztyn, Poland
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Woclawek-Potocka I, Piskula MK, Bah M, Siemieniuch MJ, Korzekwa A, Brzezicka E, Skarzynski DJ. Concentrations of isoflavones and their metabolites in the blood of pregnant and non-pregnant heifers fed soy bean. J Reprod Dev 2008; 54:358-63. [PMID: 18678989 DOI: 10.1262/jrd.20013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The present study compared the changes in isoflavones (daidzein and genistein) and their metabolite (equol and para-ethyl-phenol) concentrations in the blood plasma of cyclic and pregnant heifers after feeding with soy bean. Twelve healthy heifers were divided into three groups: cyclic heifers (days 8-12 of the estrous cycle; control group; n=4), an early pregnancy group (2 months pregnant; n=4) and a late pregnancy group (8 months pregnant; n=4). All heifers were fed a single dose of 2.5 kg of soy bean and then blood samples were taken from the jugular vein for 8 h at predetermined intervals. The concentrations of soy bean-derived isoflavones and their active metabolites were measured in the blood plasma on an HPLC system. In the blood plasma of the early- and late-pregnant heifers, we found lower concentrations and time-dependent decreases in daidzein and genistein in comparison to cyclic heifers (P<0.05). Moreover, we noticed significant increases of equol and para-ethyl-phenol in the blood plasma of the early-pregnant heifers (P<0.05). In contrast, in the blood plasma of the late-pregnant heifers, we did not find an increase in the isoflavone metabolite concentrations compared with the early-pregnant heifers (P>0.05). In conclusion, physiological status (cyclicity or pregnancy) of the females influenced the concentrations of isoflavone metabolites in the blood plasma of the heifers. The stage of pregnancy affects isoflavone absorption, biotransformation and metabolism differently and results in higher concentrations of active metabolites of isoflavones during early pregnancy in comparison to their lower concentrations during late pregnancy. Therefore, we surmise that cows are more sensitive to active isoflavone metabolite actions during early pregnancy than cyclic heifers and heifers in late pregnancy.
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- Izabela Woclawek-Potocka
- Department of Reproductive Immunology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Olsztyn, Poland
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Due to their ability to mimic the actions of mammalian estrogens, soy phytoestrogens have been proposed as potential therapeutic agents to aid in preventing postmenopausal bone loss. In vitro, phytoestrogens promote osteoblastogenesis and inhibit osteoclastogenesis. Although a relatively large number of intervention studies have been undertaken in animals and humans, the efficacy of phytoestrogens as bone-protective agents in vivo remains unclear. Differences in the bioactivities of individual phytoestrogens, differences in phytoestrogen metabolism and bioavailability within different study populations, and imprecise reporting of the dose of phytoestrogens administered in intervention studies may have contributed to the disparity in study findings.
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- Raewyn C Poulsen
- Institute of Food Nutrition and Human Health, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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Cherdshewasart W, Sriwatcharakul S. Metabolic activation promotes estrogenic activity of the phytoestrogen-rich plant. Maturitas 2008; 59:128-36. [DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2008.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2007] [Revised: 01/11/2008] [Accepted: 01/18/2008] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Roberto da Costa RP, Costa AS, Korzekwa AJ, Platek R, Siemieniuch M, Galvão A, Redmer DA, Silva JR, Skarzynski DJ, Ferreira-Dias G. Actions of a nitric oxide donor on prostaglandin production and angiogenic activity in the equine endometrium. Reprod Fertil Dev 2008; 20:674-83. [DOI: 10.1071/rd08015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2008] [Accepted: 04/21/2008] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Nitric oxide (NO) plays an important role in prostaglandin secretion and angiogenesis in the reproductive system. In the present study, the roles of the NO donor spermine NONOate and tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF; as a positive control) in prostaglandin production and angiogenic activity of equine endometria during the oestrous cycle were evaluated. In addition, the correlation between NO production and the expression of key prostaglandin synthase proteins was determined. The protein expression of prostaglandin F synthase (PGFS) increased in early and mid-luteal stages, whereas that of prostaglandin E synthase (PGES) was increased in the early luteal stage. The in vitro release of NO was highest after ovulation. There was a high correlation between NO production and PGES expression, as well as NO release and PGFS expression. There were no differences detected in prostaglandin H synthase 2 (PTGS-2) throughout the oestrous cycle and there was no correlation between PTGS-2 expression and NO. In TNF- or spermine-treated endometria, the expression of prostaglandin (PG) E2 increased in the early and mid-luteal phases, whereas that of PGF2α increased in the follicular and late luteal phases. Bovine aortic endothelial cell (BAEC) proliferation was stimulated in TNF-treated follicular-phase endometria. However, in spermine-treated endometria, NO delivered from its donor had no effect, or even an inhibitory effect, on BAEC proliferation. In conclusion, despite no change in PTGS-2 expression throughout the oestrous cycle in equine endometrial tissue, there were changes observed in the expression of PGES and PGFS, as well as in the production of PGE2 and PGF2α. In the mare, NO is involved in the secretory function of the endometrium, modulating PGE2 and PGF2α production. Even though TNF caused an increase in the production of angiogenic factors and prostaglandins, its complex action in mare uterus should be elucidated.
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Cherdshewasart W, Panriansaen R, Picha P. Pretreatment with phytoestrogen-rich plant decreases breast tumor incidence and exhibits lower profile of mammary ERalpha and ERbeta. Maturitas 2007; 58:174-81. [PMID: 17870258 DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2007.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2007] [Revised: 08/02/2007] [Accepted: 08/09/2007] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Phytoestrogens have been reported to exhibit antiproliferation to human breast cancer cells in vitro. We tested the phytoestrogen-rich, Pueraria mirifica against rat breast cancer induction in vivo. METHODS The weanling female Spargue-Dawley rats were pretreated with P. mirifica tuberous powder at a dosage of 0, 10, 100 and 1000 mg/kg BW/day for four consecutive weeks. Mammary tumor development was then induced with a single dose of 7,12-DMBA, 80 mg/kg BW, followed by a weekly examination for size and multiplicity of mammary tumors for 20 weeks and finally a necropsy. Mammary tissues were investigated for the virulence of tumor and also monoclonal antibody stained against ERalpha and ERbeta. RESULTS Pretreatment of 1000 mg/(kgBWday) of P. mirifica tuberous powder resulted in decreasing of the virulence of rat tumor development. The mammary tumor tissues exhibited lower profile of ERalpha and ERbeta as well as ERalpha/ERbeta. CONCLUSION P. mirifica exhibited prevention of 7,12-DMBA-induced rat mammary tumors, with a proposed mechanism of strong competitive binding of its phytoestrogens to ERalpha and/or synthesis suppressor of ERalpha.
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- Wichai Cherdshewasart
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Phyathai Road, Patumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.
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Woclawek-Potocka I, Borkowski K, Korzekwa A, Okuda K, Skarzynski DJ. Phyto- and endogenous estrogens differently activate intracellular calcium ion mobilization in bovine endometrial cells. J Reprod Dev 2006; 52:731-40. [PMID: 16963825 DOI: 10.1262/jrd.18057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The main purpose of this study was to check whether phyto- and endogenous estrogens influence calcium ion mobilization [Ca(2+)](i) in bovine endometrial cells and whether this action is connected with biological effects i.e. prostaglandin (PG)F(2alpha) production. In our study we used two calcium measurement methods by comparing the microscopic method with widely used quantitative - spectrofluorometric method of [Ca(2+)](i) measurement. We also wanted to confirm whether visualization of calcium ion [Ca(2+)](i) in cells using microscopic method supported by micro image analysis (Micro Image Olympus system) reflects real, qualitative changes in the ion concentration. In both methods a cell-permeable form of fluorescent [Ca(2+)](i) indicator Fura-2 was used. Cultured bovine endometrial epithelial and stromal cells influenced by phorbol-2-myristate-13-acetate (PMA; positive control), estradiol 17-beta (E(2); endogenous estrogen) and active metabolites of phytoestrogens (environmental estrogens) were used as a model to study PGF(2alpha) secretion and [Ca(2+)](i) mobilization in the cells. Equol and para-ethyl-phenol in doses of 10(-8)-10(-6) M increased PGF(2alpha) concentration both in epithelial and stromal cells (P<0.05). In both methods, equol and para-ethyl-phenol did not cause intracellular [Ca(2+)](i) mobilization in epithelial and stromal cells (P>0.05). Both methods revealed that only E(2) and PMA induced intracellular [Ca(2+)](i) mobilization in epithelial and stromal cells (P<0.05). The results of both methods were highly correlated (P<0.001; r=0.82 for epithelial cells and r=0.89 for stromal cells). In conclusion, both methods gave approximately the same results and showed that phytoestrogens, in contrast to PMA and E(2), did not cause intracellular [Ca(2+)](i) mobilization in endometrial cells. The obtained results proved that the [Ca(2+)](i) visualization method supported by micro image analysis can produce similar results to the spectrofluorometric method.
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- Izabela Woclawek-Potocka
- Department of Reproductive Immunology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Olsztyn
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Woclawek-Potocka I, Bober A, Korzekwa A, Okuda K, Skarzynski DJ. Equol and para-ethyl-phenol stimulate prostaglandin F(2alpha) secretion in bovine corpus luteum: intracellular mechanisms of action. Prostaglandins Other Lipid Mediat 2006; 79:287-97. [PMID: 16647642 DOI: 10.1016/j.prostaglandins.2006.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2006] [Revised: 03/03/2006] [Accepted: 03/06/2006] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Corpus luteum (CL) is a reproductive gland that plays a crucial endocrine role in the regulation of the estrous cycle, fertility, and pregnancy in cattle. The main function of CL is secretion of progesterone (P4), an important hormone for establishment a successful pregnancy, whereas prostaglandin F(2alpha) (PGF(2alpha)), 17beta-estradiol (E(2)) and testosterone (T) are implicated in the regulation of luteolysis. It has been shown that phytoestrogens may disrupt numerous reproductive functions on several levels of regulation and via different intracellular mechanisms. Using a cell-culture system of steroidogenic cells of the bovine CL, we determined effects of active phytoestrogen metabolites (equol and para-ethyl-phenol) on PGF(2alpha), P4, and T synthesis in steroidogenic CL cells. Moreover, we examined the intracellular mechanisms of phytoestrogen metabolite actions. Phytoestrogen metabolites did not affect P4 production in steroidogenic CL cells. However, PGF(2alpha) and T were significantly stimulated by metabolites of phytoestrogens in the bovine steroidogenic CL cells. To study the intracellular mechanism of endogenous E(2) and phytoestrogen metabolites action, steroidogenic cells were preincubated with a phospholipase C inhibitor (U73122), a protein kinase C inhibitor (staurosporine), an estrogen receptor antagonist (ICI) and a transcription inhibitor (actinomycin D) for 0.5h, and then stimulated with para-ethyl-phenol, equol or E(2). Only U73122 and staurosporine totally reduced the stimulatory effect of E(2) on PGF(2alpha) production by the cells. ICI and actinomycin D only partially reduced E(2) action on CL cells. In contrast, the stimulatory effect of phytoestrogen metabolites was totally inhibited by ICI and actinomycin D. Moreover, in contrast to E(2) action, phytoestrogen metabolites did not cause intracellular calcium mobilization in the cells. The present study demonstrated that phytoestrogen metabolites stimulate PGF(2alpha) secretion in steroidogenic cells of the bovine CL via the estrogen receptor-dependent, genomic pathway.
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- Izabela Woclawek-Potocka
- Department of Reproductive Immunology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, 10-747 Olsztyn, Poland
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