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Gutierrez VA, Sánchez-Dávila F, Ledezma-Torres RA, Peterson S, Brenner EG, Luna-Palomera C, Vazquez-Armijo JF, López-Villalobos N, Grizelj J. The use of oxytocin to cause cervical dilation for transcervical insemination in nulliparous goats: Improving pregnancy and kidding rates. Reprod Domest Anim 2022; 57:886-892. [PMID: 35467775 DOI: 10.1111/rda.14135] [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: 02/07/2022] [Revised: 04/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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To evaluate the effect of oxytocin as a cervical dilator, a study was carried out on nulliparous goats inseminated transcervically at the beginning of the breeding season. One hundred sixteen nulliparous goats with a mean live weight of 33.4 ± 0.68 kg and an age of 13.7 ± 0.37 months were used. The goats were exposed to active bucks of proven fertility for a period of 14 d in order to induce oestrus. One week later, the Ovsynch protocol was applied, which consisted of the application of 20 mg of gonadorelin (Day Zero), 0.075 mg of cloprostenol (Day 7) and of a second dose of 20 mg of gonadorelin applied on Day 9. Artificial insemination (AI) was performed 16 hr later. Three treatments were evaluated: T1 = 50 IU saline, T2 = 25 IU oxytocin; T3 = 50 IU of oxytocin, intravenously applied 10-15 min before AI. The time required to inseminate each treated goat from groups T2 and T3 was 49.56 and 56.25 s, respectively, versus 85.78 s needed for the goats from group T1 (p < .0001). In the T1 group of goats, the insemination catheter was inserted 2.1 cm into the cervical canal and in goats from groups T2 and T3 it reached 3.41 and 3.77 cm into the cervical canal, respectively (p = .02). Pregnancy rates and prolificacy (kids/doe) were higher (p = .02) for groups T2 (82.93%; 1.16) and T3 (76.92%; 1.21) respectively than for control goats (61.11%; 0.69). In conclusion, the intravenous administration of oxytocin led to greater dilation and depth of cervical penetration, obtaining higher pregnancy rates and prolificacy.
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- Valeria Alvarado Gutierrez
- Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Posgrado Conjunto FA-FMVZ, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, General Escobedo, México
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- Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Posgrado Conjunto FA-FMVZ, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, General Escobedo, México.,Laboratorio de Reproducción Animal, Unidad Académica Marín, Marín, México
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- Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Posgrado Conjunto FA-FMVZ, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, General Escobedo, México
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- School of Agriculture and Environment, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Posgrado Conjunto FA-FMVZ, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, General Escobedo, México
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- División de Ciencias Agropecuarias 86280, Universidad Autónoma de Juárez de Tabasco, Villahermosa, México
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- Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad de Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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Murtaza S, Sattar A, Ahmad N, Jamil Ahmad M, Akhtar S, Ahmad E, Ahmad T, Omer T. Effect of exogenous administration of oxytocin on postpartum follicular dynamics, oestrous rate and ovulation in Nili-Ravi buffaloes. Reprod Domest Anim 2021; 56:1369-1376. [PMID: 34370879 DOI: 10.1111/rda.14001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Accepted: 08/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Based on different surveys, dairy farmers are concerned about extensive use of exogenous oxytocin in buffaloes, which is being held responsible for reproductive problems including irregular oestrous cycle and delayed ovulation. For these concerns, effects of oxytocin injection on postpartum follicular dynamics, postpartum oestrous interval (PEI), oestrous length, the interval from onset of estrus to ovulation and blood progesterone (P4) were studied in Nili-Ravi buffaloes. For this purpose, 23 animals within 1 week after calving were randomly divided into three groups: without oxytocin (CON; n = 7), 10 i.u. oxytocin (LOW; n = 8), 30 i.u. oxytocin - (HIGH; n = 8) and used to record the PEI for the study period of 154 days. At subsequent estrus, three buffaloes from each group (not served) were selected randomly to monitor two cycles for 6 weeks. Transrectal ultrasonography was performed to evaluate follicular and corpus luteum (CL) development, and blood sampling was done for progesterone (P4) analysis. These results revealed that postpartum oestrous interval (PEI) decreased significantly in oxytocin-treated groups. The number of small, medium and total follicles on the left ovary was significantly higher in the HIGH group. However, an overall number of small and total follicles on both right and left ovaries was significantly higher in CON and HIGH groups. On the other hand, there was no difference in the number of follicles on the right ovary among all treatment groups. The same was true for the size of pre-ovulatory follicles, CL, P4 concentrations and oestrous cycle length. The intervals from onset of estrus to ovulation and from standing estrus to ovulation were increased considerably in the HIGH group. It is concluded that exogenous oxytocin administration resulted in the shortening of PEI but triggered a delay in ovulation. Moreover, a higher dose of oxytocin could stimulate the growth of small, medium, and total follicles in postpartum Nili-Ravi buffaloes.
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- Saeed Murtaza
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Theriogenology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Theriogenology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore, Pakistan
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction Science, Huazhong Agriculture University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Economics, Finance and Statistics, Jonkoping International Business School, Jonkoping University, Jonkoping, Sweden.,Department of Statistics and Computer Sciences, UVAS, Lahore, Pakistan
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TRIPATHI MK, MONDAL S, MOR A, REDDY IJ. Effect of oxytocin on in vitro prostaglandin production and expression of PGFS and PGES mRNAs in buffalo corpus luteum. THE INDIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES 2018. [DOI: 10.56093/ijans.v88i10.84082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The present study investigated the effect of various doses of oxytocin on in vitro PGF2α and PGE2 production and expression profiling of PGFS and PGES mRNA in buffalo CL. Buffalo ovaries with mid-luteal phase CL were collected from the abattoir and CL was separated from surrounding tissues, chopped, rinsed with HBSS medium supplemented with gentamicin and BSA and incubated at 37°C for 1 h in HBSS containing collagenase. The cell suspension following filtration was treated with increasing doses of oxytocin (1, 10, 102, 103 and 104 ng/ml) and cultured at 38.5ºC, 5% CO2 level for 24 h. The production of PGF2α and PGE2 were not significantly different among different treatment groups as compared to control. The expression of PGES and PGFS mRNAs were not significantly different among different treatment groups as compared to control. It can be concluded that oxytocin may not directly stimulate PGF2α and PGE2 production in mid-luteal stage buffalo corpus luteum.
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Srivastava R, Chaturvedi CM. Age, photoperiod and estrogen dependent variations in the shell gland and the expression of AVT in the ovary of Japanese quail. Steroids 2012; 77:578-88. [PMID: 22310162 DOI: 10.1016/j.steroids.2011.12.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2011] [Revised: 12/22/2011] [Accepted: 12/22/2011] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Present work was undertaken to describe (i) age dependent (prepuberal-3, 4, 5 and 6 weeks old, puberal and actively laying 8 and 12 weeks old and aged 78 weeks old) (ii) photoperiodic response dependent (photosensitive and photorefractory) and sex steroid dependent (estradiol benzoate and its antagonist tamoxifen treated) variation in the ovary and shell gland activity of Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica). Further, in view of the role of neurohypophysial peptide arginine vasotocin (AVT) in many physiological processes including age/reproduction related oviposition, expression of ir-AVT was also monitored in the ovary of quail. All the parameters associated with histodifferentiation increased rapidly during the developing stages followed by a decrease in old age, which also increased in reproductively quiescent photorefractory birds following estradiol treatment and decreased in reproductively active photosensitive quail following tamoxifen treatment. Using AVT-specific antibody, expression of immunoreactive AVT (ir-AVT) observed in the ovary of photosensitive quail was not detected in the photorefractory quail. However, administration of estrogen in the photorefractory quail stimulated the growth and activity of ovary and shell gland also resulted in the expression of ovarian ir-AVT. On the other hand, tamoxifen eliminated the localization of ir-AVT in the ovary of photosensitive quail in addition to a decrease in the shell gland protein and alkaline phosphatase activity. It is concluded that estrogen not only affects the growth and differentiation of ovary and oviduct including shell gland but also regulates the expression of ovarian AVT. It is also suggested that in addition to reported paracrine effect of AVT in the shell gland of Japanese quail for oviposition, ovarian AVT may also affect ovarian function (ovulation), and in part, this regulation is estrogen dependent.
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Srivastava R, Cornett LE, Chaturvedi CM. Effect of estrogen and its antagonist on the expression of arginine vasotocin (AVT) and its oxytocic-like receptor VT3 in the shell gland of Japanese quail, Coturnix coturnix japonica. Comp Biochem Physiol A Mol Integr Physiol 2008; 151:551-9. [PMID: 18678266 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2008.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2008] [Revised: 07/08/2008] [Accepted: 07/08/2008] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Avian neurohypophysial hormone arginine vasotocin (AVT) is known to regulate shell gland contractility during oviposition. While studying the role of estrogen in the expression and regulation of AVT and its oxytocic-like receptor VT3, using in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry, it was observed that the expression of AVT and its receptor was not detected in the shell gland of sexually immature Japanese quail. However, administration of estrogen to these birds not only stimulates the growth and activity (as assessed by increased mucosal fold length, total protein content and alkaline phosphatase level) of the shell gland but also upregulates the expression of AVT and VT3. Further, administration of estrogen antagonist tamoxifen to sexually mature bird shows opposite results. On the other hand, localization of ir-AVT, observed in the ovary of sexually mature bird, was not detected in the estrogen treated sexually immature quail. It is concluded that estrogen not only affects the growth and differentiation of avian oviduct, but also regulates the expression of shell gland AVT and its receptor VT3. Present findings suggest that the locally synthesized AVT acts in a paracrine way to upregulate VT3 receptor and thus facilitates the endocrine function of neurohypophysial AVT during oviposition.
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- Rashmi Srivastava
- Department of Zoology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, India
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Stormshak F. Biochemical and endocrine aspects of oxytocin production by the mammalian corpus luteum. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2003; 1:92. [PMID: 14613532 PMCID: PMC280731 DOI: 10.1186/1477-7827-1-92] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2003] [Accepted: 11/10/2003] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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A review of the current state of knowledge of oxytocin production by the preovulatory follicle and corpus luteum is presented. Corpora lutea of a number of mammalian species have been found to synthesize oxytocin. However, the synthesis and secretion of this nanopeptide by the corpus luteum of the ruminant has been most extensively studied because of the potential role of this peptide in facilitating luteal regression. While much information exists relative to various biochemical and endocrine factors that impact on oxytocin gene expression, this aspect about luteal synthesis of this peptide hormone remains enigmatic. Prostaglandin F-2alpha (PGF-2alpha) has been shown to be a primary endogenous hormone responsible for triggering luteal secretion of oxytocin. Details are provided regarding the PGF-2alpha-induced intracellular signal transduction pathway that ultimately results in exocytosis of luteal oxytocin. Evidence is also presented for potential autocrine/paracrine actions of oxytocin in regulating progesterone production by luteal and granulosa cells. Concluding remarks highlight aspects about luteal oxytocin production that require further research.
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- Fredrick Stormshak
- Department of Biochemistry/Biophysics, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA.
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SKARZYNSKI DJ, JAROSZEWSKI JJ, OKUDA K. Luteotropic Mechanisms in the Bovine Corpus Luteum: Role of Oxytocin, Prostaglandin F 2 α, Progesterone and Noradrenaline. J Reprod Dev 2001. [DOI: 10.1262/jrd.47.125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- Dariusz J. SKARZYNSKI
- Department of Experimental and Developmental Endocrinology, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Warmia and Mazuria in Olsztyn
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- Laboratory of Reproductive Endocrinology, Faculty of Agriculture, Okayama University
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Pate JL. Intercellular communication in the bovine corpus luteum. Theriogenology 1996; 45:1381-97. [PMID: 16727887 DOI: 10.1016/0093-691x(96)00102-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/1995] [Accepted: 03/05/1996] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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There is a growing body of evidence that intercellular communication is important in the regulation of luteal function. Although the nature of the interactions between small and large luteal cells are not yet clear, it seems likely that they do exist. Many of the substances to which luteal cells respond, such as prostaglandins, growth factors, oxytocin and progesterone, are produced locally. These substances may act as paracrine factors to modulate the response of luteal cells to hormonal signals. Endothelial cells also produce factors that can modify steroidogenesis, and luteal cell-stimulation of endothelial cell proliferation is necessary for the extensive angiogenesis that occurs during luteinization Finally, bidirectional intercellular communication likely occurs between luteal cells and resident immune cells. Immune cells produce cytokines that can modify progesterone and prostaglandin synthesis by luteal cells. Cytokines may also have direct cytotoxic effects on luteal cells, and dead cells are then phagocytized by resident macrophages. Also, factors secreted by luteal cells can serve as chemoattractants for immune cells, and can enhance or suppress immune cell functions. There is little doubt that intercellular communication within the corpus luteum is very complex. One must remember, however, that nearly all evidence collected thus far is based on in vitro studies. Eventually, technology will allow for study of these interactions in vivo, and may lead to new methods for control of luteal function.
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- J L Pate
- Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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SAKUMOTO R, ANDO Y, OKUDA K. Progesterone Release of Bovine Corpus Luteum in Response to Oxytocin in Different Culture Systems. J Reprod Dev 1996. [DOI: 10.1262/jrd.42.199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- Ryosuke SAKUMOTO
- Division of Animal Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Okayama University, Okayama 700, Japan
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- Division of Animal Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Okayama University, Okayama 700, Japan
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- Division of Animal Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Okayama University, Okayama 700, Japan
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Del Vecchio RP, Thibodeaux JK, Hansel W. Contact-associated interactions between large and small bovine luteal cells during the estrous cycle. Domest Anim Endocrinol 1995; 12:25-33. [PMID: 7621677 DOI: 10.1016/0739-7240(94)00003-j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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This experiment was designed to study the effects of cell-to-cell contact, arachidonic acid (10 microM; AA), oxytocin (10 microM), and luteinizing hormone (5 ng; LH) on bovine luteal cell function. Corpora lutea collected from Holstein cows between Days 10 and 12 (n = 4; midluteal stage) or 17 and 18 (n = 4; late-luteal stage) of the estrous cycle (Day 0 = estrus) were dispersed, and small and large cells were separated by unit gravity sedimentation and flow cytometry. Large and small luteal cells were either incubated together, allowing intercellular contact, or separately, without intercellular contact, with culture well inserts. Cells were incubated in a modified Ham's F-12-N-hydroxyethylpiperazine-N'-2-ethanesulfonic acid medium. After an 18-hr preincubation period, treatments were introduced and cells were incubated for 240 hr. Media samples were collected and treatments were replaced at 48-hr intervals. Incubations were maintained at 37 degrees C in 5% CO2 in humidified air. Overall, progesterone secretion decreased with increased incubation time (P < 0.0001), regardless of treatment, stage of the cycle, or cell arrangement. During the 18-hr pretreatment period, large and small luteal cells with contact secreted more progesterone than did luteal cells without contact during both the mid- (P < 0.0001) and late-luteal stages (P < 0.06) of the estrous cycle. After treatments were initiated, both mid- and late-stage luteal cells treated with LH secreted more (P < 0.0001) progesterone than occurred with any other treatment; oxytocin, AA, and control treatments were similar.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
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- R P Del Vecchio
- Department of Animal Science, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge 70803, USA
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Guillou MD, Barre N, Bussenot I, Plevrakis I, Clamagirand C. COOH-terminally-extended processing forms of oxytocin in human ovary. Mol Cell Endocrinol 1992; 83:233-8. [PMID: 1547913 DOI: 10.1016/0303-7207(92)90163-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Human granulosa cells synthesize and secrete the oxytocin hormone. We have already shown that oxytocin-Gly, the last post-translational maturation intermediate of pro-hormone, is largely secreted by cultured granulosa cells deprived of ascorbate (Plevrakis et al. (1990) J. Endocrinol. 124, R5-R8). Using a combination of high performance liquid chromatography and radioimmunoassay, the oxytocin-like material present in human granulosa cell extracts, in follicular fluid, in cultured granulosa cell supernatants and in corpora lutea extracts was identified. We have demonstrated the presence of oxytocin-Gly, oxytocin-Gly-Lys and oxytocin-Gly-Lys-Arg, the same post-translational maturation intermediates as those we identified in bovine corpus luteum secretory granules. Thus we conclude that post-translational maturation of pro-oxytocin/neurophysin in human ovary proceeds by the same proteolytic events as those we described in bovine post-pituitary gland and corpus luteum.
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- M D Guillou
- Recherche Clinique et Biologique en Reproduction, INSERM CIJ 89-08, Hôpital de la Grave, Toulouse, France
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Barrett J, Wathes D. The effect of oxytocin on progesterone secretion and of PGF2α on oxytocin secretion from bovine luteal and granulosa cells in culture. Anim Reprod Sci 1990. [DOI: 10.1016/0378-4320(90)90022-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Saito N, Kinzler S, Koike TI. Arginine vasotocin and mesotocin levels in theca and granulosa layers of the ovary during the oviposition cycle in hens (Gallus domesticus). Gen Comp Endocrinol 1990; 79:54-63. [PMID: 2354780 DOI: 10.1016/0016-6480(90)90087-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Neurohypophysial hormones in mammals are synthesized by the ovary and may influence reproductive function. Although arginine vasotocin (AVT) can induce premature oviposition in chickens, the gonadal content of AVT or mesotocin (MT) has not been examined in this species. Ovarian follicles were removed 2 hr before oviposition (-2 hr), immediately after oviposition (0 hr), and 5 hr after oviposition (+5 hr). The theca and granulosa layers of the three largest preovulatory and postovulatory follicles were isolated, extracted, and assayed for immunoreactive AVT and MT. AVT content in the theca and granulosa layers was lowest at -2 hr and increased to maximum levels at +5 hr. Pre- and postovulatory follices contained similar amounts of AVT. Maximum AVT levels in the theca and granulosa layers were 2.5 +/- 0.6 and 1.3 +/- 0.2 ng/tissue, respectively. In contrast, theca content of MT was maximal at 0 hr and the highest peptide levels were observed in the largest preovulatory follicle (0.24 +/- 0.02 ng/tissue). The results demonstrate that, compared with circulating levels of the hormones, the ovary of the chicken contains high concentrations of AVT and MT. The ovarian content of AVT and MT varies in a different manner in relation to the oviposition cycle.
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- N Saito
- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock 72205
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Grazul AT, Kirsch JD, Slanger WD, Marchello MJ, Redmer DA. Prostaglandin F2 alpha, oxytocin and progesterone secretion by bovine luteal cells at several stages of luteal development: effects of oxytocin, luteinizing hormone, prostaglandin F2 alpha and estradiol-17 beta. PROSTAGLANDINS 1989; 38:307-18. [PMID: 2781046 DOI: 10.1016/0090-6980(89)90135-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Bovine luteal cells from Days 4, 8, 14 and 18 of the estrous cycle were incubated for 2 h (1 x 10(5) cells/ml) in serum-free media with one or a combination of treatments [control (no hormone), prostaglandin F2 alpha (PGF), oxytocin (OT), estradiol-17 beta (E) or luteinizing hormone (LH)]. Luteal cell conditioned media were then assayed by RIA for progesterone (P), PGF, and OT. Basal secretion of PGF on Days 4, 8, 14 and 18 was 173.8 +/- 66.2, 111.1 +/- 37.8, 57.7 +/- 15.4 and 124.3 +/- 29.9 pg/ml, respectively. Basal release of OT and P was greater on Day 4 (P less than 0.01) than on Day 8, 14 and 18 (OT: 17.5 +/- 2.6 versus 5.6 +/- 0.7, 6.0 +/- 1.4 and 3.1 +/- 0.4 pg/ml; P: 138.9 +/- 19.5 versus 23.2 +/- 7.5, 35.4 +/- 6.5 and 43.6 +/- 8.1 ng/ml, respectively). Oxytocin increased (P less than 0.01) PGF release by luteal cells compared with control cultures irrespective of day of estrous cycle. Estradiol-17 beta stimulated (P less than 0.05) PGF secretion on Days 8, 14 and 18, and LH increased (P less than 0.01) PGF production only on Day 14. Prostaglandin F2 alpha, E and LH had no effect on OT release by luteal cells from any day. Luteinizing hormone alone or in combination with PGF, OT or E increased (P less than 0.01) P secretion by cells from Days 8, 14 and 18. However on Day 8, a combination of PGF + OT and PGF + E decreased (P less than 0.05) LH-stimulated P secretion. These data demonstrate that OT stimulates PGF secretion by bovine luteal cells in vitro. In addition, LH and E also stimulate PGF release but effects may vary with stage of estrous cycle.
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- A T Grazul
- Department of Animal and Range Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo 58105
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Peter AT, Bosu WT, Liptrap RM, Cummings E. Temporal changes in serum prostaglandin F2α and oxytocin in dairy cows with short luteal phases after the first postpartum ovulation. Theriogenology 1989; 32:277-84. [PMID: 16726674 DOI: 10.1016/0093-691x(89)90318-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/1988] [Accepted: 05/24/1989] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Luteolysis in the cow depends upon an interaction between prostaglandin F2alpha (PGF2alpha) and oxytocin. The objectives of our study were 1) to determine oxytocin concentrations in postpartum dairy cows and 2) to identify the temporal relationship between oxytocin and PGF2alpha release patterns during luteolysis in normal and abbreviated estrous cycles in the postpartum period. Serum oxytocin and PGF2alpha metabolite (PGFM) concentrations from nine cows which had short estrous cycles (<17 d) were compared with those of six cows which had normal estrous cycles. Serum basal oxytocin concentrations in short estrous cycle cows (23.7 to 31.1 pg/ml) were higher (P<0.05) than those of normal estrous cycle cows (14.6 to 19.8 pg/ml). Oxytocin concentrations increased to peak values in both short and normal cycle cows, during luteolysis. Basal PGFM concentrations (112.2 to 137.4 pg/ml) were higher in cows with short cycle (P<0.05) than in cows with normal cycles (62.9 to 87.5 pg/ml). The increase in PGFM concentrations during luteolysis was significant in both normal cycle and short cycle cows (P<0.05). Increases in serum PGFM concentrations were always associated with increases in serum oxytocin concentrations in normal cycle and short cycle cows and the levels decreased simultaneously before the subsequent estrus. Results support the idea of a positive relationship between PGF2alpha and oxytocin concentration during the estrous cycle as well as a possible synergistic action of these hormones in the induction of luteolysis in dairy cattle.
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- A T Peter
- Department of Medical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI 53706, USA
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Hamberger L, Hahlin M, Hillensjö T, Johanson C, Sjögren A. Luteotropic and luteolytic factors regulating human corpus luteum function. Ann N Y Acad Sci 1988; 541:485-97. [PMID: 3057999 DOI: 10.1111/j.1749-6632.1988.tb22285.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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- L Hamberger
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Göteborg, Sweden
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Gregoraszczuk E, Stoklosowa S, Tarnawska M, Rzasa J. The effect of oxytocin on steroid hormone secretion by isolated porcine follicular cells in tissue culture. Anim Reprod Sci 1988. [DOI: 10.1016/0378-4320(88)90053-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Stormshak F, Zelinski-Wooten MB, Abdelgadir SE. Comparative aspects of the regulation of corpus luteum function in various species. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 1987; 219:327-60. [PMID: 3324680 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4684-5395-9_16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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- F Stormshak
- Department of Animal Science, Oregon State University, Corvallis 97331
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Fuchs AR. Prostaglandin F2 alpha and oxytocin interactions in ovarian and uterine function. JOURNAL OF STEROID BIOCHEMISTRY 1987; 27:1073-80. [PMID: 2826898 DOI: 10.1016/0022-4731(87)90192-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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The oxytocin-neurophysin gene is expressed in several nontraditional sites within the endocrine system. In the ovary its expression in the corpora lutea is initiated by ovulation. Ovarian oxytocin concentrations reach maximal levels around day 11 of luteal cycle and fall to a nadir at estrus. PGF2 alpha has the capacity to release oxytocin from the corpus luteum, and oxytocin in turn releases PGF2 alpha from the uterine endometrium or decidua. This positive feedback loop between the ovary and the uterus ensures the completion of luteolysis in species that depend on the presence of the uterus for the termination of luteal lifespan. Immunization against oxytocin has been shown to disrupt this loop, resulting in much-prolonged luteal cycles. In primates and other species in which luteal life span is independent of the uterus, an oxytocin PGF2 alpha interaction may take place within the ovary itself. At parturition a related interaction takes place which ensures the expulsion of the fetus and placenta in an orderly manner. Oxytocin of both pituitary and ovarian origin reaches the uterus via its blood supply and binds to two types of receptors: one on myometrial cells, the occupation of which initiates contractions, and the other on decidual cells, the occupation of which initiates prostaglandin generation. This prostaglandin diffuses into the adjacent myometrium and augments the oxytocin-induced contractions. In conjunction with a direct softening effect by prostaglandins on the cervix the augmented contractions achieve the force needed to dilate the cervix and expel the fetus. An additional source of oxytocin during labor may be the placenta, another non-traditional site for the occurrence of oxytocin.
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- A R Fuchs
- Cornell University Medical College, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York, NY 10021
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Development, maintenance, and regression of the corpus luteum have been investigated for many years. However, endocrine and cellular mechanisms regulating progesterone synthesis and secretion remain unclear. Because comprehensive reviews of factors affecting luteal function have been published recently, this paper discusses several emerging concepts that may be important in understanding the regulation of luteal progesterone synthesis and secretion. Concepts discussed include preovulatory follicular determinants of subsequent luteal function, hormonal stimulation of progesterone synthesis, effect of different luteal cell types on progesterone secretion, and role of secretory granules in luteal function.
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Paracrine regulation of follicular maturation in primates. CLINICS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM 1986; 15:135-56. [PMID: 2420493 DOI: 10.1016/s0300-595x(86)80046-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Taken together, the studies reviewed here suggest that although gonadotropins are necessary for follicular growth, they are insufficient by themselves to explain the dynamics of folliculogenesis. Indeed, the role of gonadotropins in follicular maturation must necessarily be permissive: that is LH and FSH initiate a synchronized cascade of follicular events directly mediated by paracrine and autocrine factors.
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Watkins WB, Choy VJ, Chaiken IM, Spiess J. Isolation and sequence analysis of oxytocin from the sheep corpus luteum. Neuropeptides 1986; 7:87-95. [PMID: 3951682 DOI: 10.1016/0143-4179(86)90083-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Studies have revealed that the corpus luteum (CL) of the sheep releases oxytocin (OT) -like immunoreactivity under normal and physiological conditions. We have now purified and completely characterized the OT-like species from ovine CL and established by Edman degradation and comparative reverse-phase HPLC its identity with hypothalamic oxytocin. On the basis of radioimmunoassay, the characterized oxytocin was the only peptide possessing OT-like immunoreactivity. This study represents the first identification by sequence analysis of oxytocin outside the central nervous system.
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Swann RW, O'Shaughnessy PJ, Birkett SD, Wathes DC, Porter DG, Pickering BT. Biosynthesis of oxytocin in the corpus luteum. FEBS Lett 1984; 174:262-6. [PMID: 6381099 DOI: 10.1016/0014-5793(84)81170-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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In this report we demonstrate that ovine and bovine luteal cells synthesise oxytocin by way of a precursor protein similar to that found in the hypothalamus. Isolated ovine or bovine luteal cells were incubated for up to 12 h with [35S]cysteine. Neurophysin-Sepharose column separation and HPLC of cell extracts demonstrated the presence of [35S]oxytocin. Incorporation of [35S]cysteine was confirmed by performic acid oxidation. Immunoprecipitation of cell extract with anti-rat oxytocin-neurophysin followed by SDS-PAGE yielded 2 radioactive bands of 14 kDa and 11-12 kDa. Immunoprecipitation with anti-oxytocin yielded 1 band at 14 kDa. On SDS-PAGE the 14 kDa band had a similar mobility to rat-hypothalamic oxytocin precursor.
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Guldenaar SE, Wathes DC, Pickering BT. Immunocytochemical evidence for the presence of oxytocin and neurophysin in the large cells of the bovine corpus luteum. Cell Tissue Res 1984; 237:349-52. [PMID: 6383623 DOI: 10.1007/bf00217155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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The presence of neurophysin, oxytocin and vasopressin in the bovine corpus luteum was examined immunocytochemically. Tissue blocks of corpora lutea from pregnant and non-pregnant animals were fixed with glutaraldehyde/paraformaldehyde fixative and immunostained by the peroxidase-antiperoxidase (PAP) method. The simultaneous presence of immunoreactive oxytocin and immunoreactive oxytocin-neurophysin was demonstrated in large luteal cells of non-pregnant animals, while no staining for vasopressin or vasopressin-neurophysin was observed. None of the peptides were detected in the corpus luteum of pregnant animals. The small luteal cells were not found to be stainable at any time.
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Tan GJ, Biggs JS. Progesterone production by dispersed luteal cells of non-pregnant cows: effects of oxytocin and oestradiol. Anim Reprod Sci 1984. [DOI: 10.1016/0378-4320(84)90046-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Adashi EY, Tucker EM, Hsueh AJ. Direct regulation of rat testicular steroidogenesis by neurohypophysial hormones. Divergent effects on androgen and progestin biosynthesis. J Biol Chem 1984. [DOI: 10.1016/s0021-9258(18)91030-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Nicholson HD, Swann RW, Burford GD, Wathes DC, Porter DG, Pickering BT. Identification of oxytocin and vasopressin in the testis and in adrenal tissue. REGULATORY PEPTIDES 1984; 8:141-6. [PMID: 6729151 DOI: 10.1016/0167-0115(84)90169-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 108] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Oxytocin, vasopressin and neurophysin-like immunoreactivity have been identified and measured by radioimmunoassay in extracts of human and rat testis and human fetal adrenal tissue. The authenticity of these polypeptides has been confirmed by their behaviour on high performance liquid chromatography. The concentrations of the hormone were too great to be explained by known circulating levels of the polypeptides, and their presence in steroid secreting organs suggests a possible role for them in steroidogenesis. The peptides may be taken up and concentrated by the tissues but the co-localisation of neurophysins with the hormones points towards local synthesis.
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The effect of a pharmacologic dose of synthetic oxytocin on corpus luteum function was evaluated in rhesus monkeys during normal menstrual cycles, or during menstrual cycles in which the corpus luteum was concomitantly stimulated by injections of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). Oxytocin administered by intramuscular injection at a total dose of 4.5 milligrams (2250 I.U.) on Day +6 of the normal luteal phase (Day 0 is the day of the midcycle LH surge) did not change the concentrations of progesterone in the peripheral serum of monkeys or alter the duration of the luteal phase. The same dose of oxytocin, administered to monkeys on Day 22 of menstrual cycles in which hCG was also given on Days 20-22, caused a small, but statistically significant, reduction in serum progesterone values. The results indicate that oxytocin does not alter luteal life span or markedly change blood progesterone concentrations in primates.
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Flint AP, Sheldrick EL. Secretion of oxytocin by the corpus luteum in sheep. PROGRESS IN BRAIN RESEARCH 1983; 60:521-30. [PMID: 6665159 DOI: 10.1016/s0079-6123(08)64418-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Pickering BT, Swann RW, González CB. Biosynthesis and processing of neurohypophysial hormones. Pharmacol Ther 1983; 22:143-61. [PMID: 6318235 DOI: 10.1016/0163-7258(83)90057-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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