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Machtinger R, Racowsky C, Baccarelli AA, Bollati V, Orvieto R, Hauser R, Barnett-Itzhaki Z. Recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin and gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist differently affect the profile of extracellular vesicle microRNAs in human follicular fluid. J Assist Reprod Genet 2023; 40:527-536. [PMID: 36609942 PMCID: PMC10033801 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-022-02703-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To compare the expression profile of extracellular vesicle microRNAs (EV-miRNAs) derived from follicular fluid after a trigger with recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin (r-hCG) or with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone GnRH agonist (GnRH-a) for final oocyte maturation. METHODS A retrospective analysis of a prospective cohort. Women undergoing in vitro fertilization at a tertiary university-affiliated hospital were recruited between 2014 and 2016. EV-miRNAs were extracted from the follicular fluid of a single follicle, and their expression was assessed using TaqMan Open Array®. Genes regulated by EV-miRNAs were analyzed using miRWalk2.0 Targetscan database, DAVID Bioinformatics Resources, Kyoto-Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG), and Gene Ontology (GO). RESULTS Eighty-two women were included in the r-hCG trigger group and 9 in the GnRH-a group. Of 754 EV-miRNAs screened, 135 were detected in at least 50% of the samples and expressed in both groups and were further analyzed. After adjusting for multiple testing, 41 EV-miRNAs whose expression levels significantly differed between the two trigger groups were identified. Bioinformatics analysis of the genes regulated by these EV-miRNAs showed distinct pathways between the two triggers, including TGF-beta signaling, cell cycle, and Wnt signaling pathways. Most of these pathways regulate cascades associated with apoptosis, embryo development, implantation, decidualization, and placental development. CONCLUSIONS Trigger with GnRH-a or r-hCG leads to distinct EV-miRNAs expression profiles and to downstream biological effects in ovarian follicles. These findings may provide an insight for the increased apoptosis and the lower implantation rates following GnRH-a trigger vs. r-hCG in cases lacking intensive luteal phase support.
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- R Machtinger
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of IVF, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan 5262000, Israel.
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, 6997801, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Hospital Foch, Suresnes, France
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- Laboratory of Precision Environmental Biosciences, Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Columbia Mailman School of Public Health, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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- EPIGET Lab, Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università Degli Studi Di Milano, 20122, Milan, Italy
- Occupational Health Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of IVF, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan 5262000, Israel
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- Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Public Health Services, Ministry of Health, 9446724, Jerusalem, Israel
- Faculty of Engineering, Ruppin Academic Center, 4025000, Emek Hefer, Israel
- Ruppin Research Group in Environmental and Social Sustainability, Ruppin Academic Center, 4025000, Emek Hefer, Israel
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Li J, Si SJ, Wu X, Zhang ZH, Li C, Tao YQ, Yang PK, Li DH, Li ZJ, Li GX, Liu XJ, Tian YD, Kang XT. CircEML1 facilitates the steroid synthesis in follicular granulosa cells of chicken through sponging gga-miR-449a to release IGF2BP3 expression. Genomics 2023; 115:110540. [PMID: 36563917 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygeno.2022.110540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) induced competing endogenous RNAs (ceRNA) play crucial roles in various biological process by regulating target gene expression. However, the studies of ceRNA networks in the regulation of ovarian ovulation processing of chicken remains deficient compared to that in mammals. Our present study revealed that circEML1 was differential expressed in hen's ovarian tissues at different ages (15 W/20 W/30 W/68 W) and identified as a loop structure from EML1 pre-mRNA, which promoted the expressions of CYP19A1/StAR and E2/P4 secretion in follicular granulosa cells (GCs). Furthermore, circEML1 could serve as a sponge of gga-miR-449a and also found that IGF2BP3 was targeted by gga-miR-449a to co-participate in the steroidogenesis, which possibly act the regulatory role via mTOR/p38MAPK pathways. Meanwhile, in the rescue experiment, gga-miR-449a could reverse the promoting role of circEML1 to IGF2BP3 and steroidogenesis. Eventually, this study suggested that circEML1/gga-miR-449a/IGF2BP3 axis exerted an important role in the steroidogenesis in GCs of chicken.
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- Jing Li
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China; Henan Key laboratory for innovation and utilization of chicken germplasm resources, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China; Henan Key laboratory for innovation and utilization of chicken germplasm resources, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China; Henan Key laboratory for innovation and utilization of chicken germplasm resources, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China; Henan Key laboratory for innovation and utilization of chicken germplasm resources, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China; Henan Key laboratory for innovation and utilization of chicken germplasm resources, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China; Henan Key laboratory for innovation and utilization of chicken germplasm resources, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economy, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China; Henan Key laboratory for innovation and utilization of chicken germplasm resources, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China; Henan Key laboratory for innovation and utilization of chicken germplasm resources, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China; Henan Key laboratory for innovation and utilization of chicken germplasm resources, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China; Henan Key laboratory for innovation and utilization of chicken germplasm resources, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China; Henan Key laboratory for innovation and utilization of chicken germplasm resources, Zhengzhou 450046, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China; Henan Key laboratory for innovation and utilization of chicken germplasm resources, Zhengzhou 450046, China.
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Navakauskienė R, Žukauskaitė D, Borutinskaitė VV, Bukreieva T, Skliutė G, Valatkaitė E, Zentelytė A, Piešinienė L, Shablii V. Effects of human placenta cryopreservation on molecular characteristics of placental mesenchymal stromal cells. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1140781. [PMID: 37122871 PMCID: PMC10133466 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1140781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023] Open
Abstract
Cryopreservation of placenta tissue for long-term storage provides the opportunity in the future to isolate mesenchymal stromal cells that could be used for cell therapy and regenerative medicine. Despite being widely used, the established cryopreservation protocols for freezing and thawing still raise concerns about their impact on molecular characteristics, such as epigenetic regulation. In our study, we compared the characteristics of human placental mesenchymal stromal cells (hPMSCs) isolated from fresh (native) and cryopreserved (cryo) placenta tissue. We assessed and compared the characteristics of native and cryo hPMSCs such as morphology, metabolic and differentiation potential, expression of cell surface markers, and transcriptome. No significant changes in immunophenotype and differentiation capacity between native and cryo cells were observed. Furthermore, we investigated the epigenetic changes and demonstrated that both native and cryo hPMSCs express only slight variations in the epigenetic profile, including miRNA levels, DNA methylation, and histone modifications. Nevertheless, transcriptome analysis defined the upregulation of early-senescence state-associated genes in hPMSCs after cryopreservation. We also evaluated the ability of hPMSCs to improve pregnancy outcomes in mouse models. Improved pregnancy outcomes in a mouse model confirmed that isolated placental cells both from native and cryo tissue have a positive effect on the restoration of the reproductive system. Still, the native hPMSCs possess better capacity (up to 66%) in comparison with cryo hPMSCs (up to 33%) to restore fertility in mice with premature ovarian failure. Our study demonstrates that placental tissue can be cryopreserved for long-term storage with the possibility to isolate mesenchymal stromal cells that retain characteristics suitable for therapeutic use.
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- Rūta Navakauskienė
- Department of Molecular Cell Biology, Institute of Biochemistry, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
- *Correspondence: Rūta Navakauskienė, ; Volodymyr Shablii,
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- Department of Molecular Cell Biology, Institute of Biochemistry, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Laboratory of Biosynthesis of Nucleic Acids, Department of Functional Genomics, Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics, National Academy of Science, Kyiv, Ukraine
- Placenta Stem Cell Laboratory, Cryobank, Institute of Cell Therapy, Kyiv, Ukraine
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- Department of Molecular Cell Biology, Institute of Biochemistry, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
- Nanodiagnostika, Ltd., Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Molecular Cell Biology, Institute of Biochemistry, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Molecular Cell Biology, Institute of Biochemistry, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Laboratory of Biosynthesis of Nucleic Acids, Department of Functional Genomics, Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics, National Academy of Science, Kyiv, Ukraine
- Placenta Stem Cell Laboratory, Cryobank, Institute of Cell Therapy, Kyiv, Ukraine
- *Correspondence: Rūta Navakauskienė, ; Volodymyr Shablii,
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Nouri N, Shareghi-Oskoue O, Aghebati-Maleki L, Danaii S, Ahmadian Heris J, Soltani-Zangbar MS, Kamrani A, Yousefi M. Role of miRNAs interference on ovarian functions and premature ovarian failure. Cell Commun Signal 2022; 20:198. [PMID: 36564840 PMCID: PMC9783981 DOI: 10.1186/s12964-022-00992-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Premature ovarian failure is a to some extent unknown and intricate problem with diverse causes and clinical manifestations. The lack of ovarian sex hormones presumably is effective in the occurrence of ovarian failure. Our progress in this field has been very little despite undertaken scientific research endeavors; scholars still are trying to understand the explanation of this dilemmatic medical condition. In contrast, the practice of clinical medicine has made meaningful strides in providing assurance to the women with premature ovarian insufficiency that their quality of life as well as long-term health can be optimized through timely intervention. Very recently Scientists have investigated the regulating effects of small RNA molecules on steroidogenesis apoptosis, ovulation, gonadal, and corpus luteum development of ovaries. In this literature review, we tried to talk over the mechanisms of miRNAs in regulating gene expression after transcription in the ovary. Video abstract.
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- Narjes Nouri
- grid.412888.f0000 0001 2174 8913Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran ,grid.412888.f0000 0001 2174 8913Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran ,grid.412888.f0000 0001 2174 8913Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, PO Box: 516-6615573, Tabriz, Iran
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- grid.412888.f0000 0001 2174 8913Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran ,grid.412888.f0000 0001 2174 8913Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, PO Box: 516-6615573, Tabriz, Iran
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- grid.412888.f0000 0001 2174 8913Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, PO Box: 516-6615573, Tabriz, Iran
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- Gynecology Department, Eastern Azerbaijan ACECR ART Center, Eastern Azerbaijan Branch of ACECR, Tabriz, Iran
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- grid.412888.f0000 0001 2174 8913Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Pediatric Hospital, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- grid.412888.f0000 0001 2174 8913Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran ,grid.412888.f0000 0001 2174 8913Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, PO Box: 516-6615573, Tabriz, Iran
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- grid.412888.f0000 0001 2174 8913Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran ,grid.412888.f0000 0001 2174 8913Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, PO Box: 516-6615573, Tabriz, Iran
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- grid.412888.f0000 0001 2174 8913Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran ,grid.412888.f0000 0001 2174 8913Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, PO Box: 516-6615573, Tabriz, Iran ,grid.412888.f0000 0001 2174 8913Research Center for Integrative Medicine in Aging, Aging Research Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Fabová Z, Loncová B, Bauer M, Sirotkin AV. Interrelationships Between miR-34a and FSH in the Control of Porcine Ovarian Cell Functions. Reprod Sci 2022; 30:1789-1807. [DOI: 10.1007/s43032-022-01127-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Shi S, Hu Y, Song X, Huang L, Zhang L, Zhou X, Gao L, Pang W, Yang G, Chu G. Totipotency of miR-184 in porcine granulosa cells. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2022; 558:111765. [PMID: 36049599 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2022.111765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Estradiol (E2) synthesis, cell proliferation and the apoptosis of porcine granulosa cells (GCs) affect follicular growth and development. The miR-184 level in ovary tissues of Yorkshire × Landrace sows was significantly higher in high-yielding sows than that in low-yielding sows, which was the same as in Yorkshire sows. However, the roles of miR-184 on E2 granulosa cells (GCs) are still unclear. We found that miR-184 promoted E2 synthesis and proliferation but inhibited apoptosis in GCs by targeting nuclear receptor subfamily 1 group D member 1 (NR1D1), cyclin dependent kinase inhibitor 1A (P21,CDKN1A) and homeodomain interacting protein kinase 2 (HIPK2) respectively. These findings indicated that miR-184 is a novel key factor that regulates the physiological functions of GCs.
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- Shengjie Shi
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China; Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China; Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China; Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China; Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China; Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China; Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China; Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China; Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China; Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China; Laboratory of Animal Fat Deposition & Muscle Development, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China.
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Russo G, Notarstefano V, Montik N, Gioacchini G, Giorgini E, Polidori AR, Candela FA, Ciavattini A, Cignitti M, Carnevali O. Evaluation of Controlled Ovarian Stimulation Protocols in Patients with Normal and Low Ovarian Reserve: Analyses of miRNAs and Selected Target Genes Involved in the Proliferation of Human Cumulus Cells and Oocyte Quality. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23031713. [PMID: 35163635 PMCID: PMC8836191 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23031713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 01/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
Abstract
The oocyte and the surrounding cumulus cells (CCs) are deeply linked by a complex bidirectional cross-talk. In this light, the molecular analysis of the CCs is nowadays considered to be precious in providing information on oocyte quality. It is now clear that miRNAs play a key role in several ovarian functions, such as folliculogenesis, steroidogenesis, and ovulation. Thus, in this study, specific miRNAs, together with their target genes, were selected and investigated in CCs to assess the response of patients with normal (NR) and low (LR) ovarian reserve to two different controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) protocols, based on rFSH and hMG. Moreover, a Fourier transform infrared microspectroscopy (FTIRM) analysis was performed to evaluate DNA conformational changes in CCs and to relate them with the two COS protocols. The results evidenced a modulation of the expression of miRNAs and related target genes involved in CCs’ proliferation, in vasculogenesis, angiogenesis, genomic integrity, and oocyte quality, with different effects according to the ovarian reserve of patients. Moreover, the COS protocols determined differences in DNA conformation and the methylation state. In particular, the results clearly showed that treatment with rFSH is the most appropriate in NR patients with normal ovarian reserve, while treatment with hMG appears to be the most suitable in LR patients with low ovarian reserve.
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- Giulia Russo
- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche, 60131 Ancona, Italy; (G.R.); (V.N.); (G.G.); (E.G.)
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche, 60131 Ancona, Italy; (G.R.); (V.N.); (G.G.); (E.G.)
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- Clinica Ostetrica Ginecologica, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ospedale G. Salesi, Via F. Corridoni 11, 60131 Ancona, Italy; (N.M.); (A.R.P.); (F.A.C.); (A.C.); (M.C.)
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche, 60131 Ancona, Italy; (G.R.); (V.N.); (G.G.); (E.G.)
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche, 60131 Ancona, Italy; (G.R.); (V.N.); (G.G.); (E.G.)
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- Clinica Ostetrica Ginecologica, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ospedale G. Salesi, Via F. Corridoni 11, 60131 Ancona, Italy; (N.M.); (A.R.P.); (F.A.C.); (A.C.); (M.C.)
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- Clinica Ostetrica Ginecologica, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ospedale G. Salesi, Via F. Corridoni 11, 60131 Ancona, Italy; (N.M.); (A.R.P.); (F.A.C.); (A.C.); (M.C.)
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- Clinica Ostetrica Ginecologica, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ospedale G. Salesi, Via F. Corridoni 11, 60131 Ancona, Italy; (N.M.); (A.R.P.); (F.A.C.); (A.C.); (M.C.)
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- Clinica Ostetrica Ginecologica, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ospedale G. Salesi, Via F. Corridoni 11, 60131 Ancona, Italy; (N.M.); (A.R.P.); (F.A.C.); (A.C.); (M.C.)
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche, 60131 Ancona, Italy; (G.R.); (V.N.); (G.G.); (E.G.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-071-2204940
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Winter E, Cisilotto J, Silva AH, Rosolen D, Fabichak AP, Rode MP, Creczynski-Pasa TB. MicroRNAs: Potential biomarkers for reproduction, diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic in domestic animals. Res Vet Sci 2021; 142:117-132. [PMID: 34942556 DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2021.12.004] [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: 05/13/2021] [Revised: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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MicroRNA (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNA molecules involved in a wide range of biological processes through the post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression. Most studies evaluated microRNA expression in human, and despite fewer studies in veterinary medicine, this topic is one of the most exciting areas of modern veterinary medicine. miRNAs showed to be part of the pathogenesis of diseases and reproduction physiology in animals, making them biomarkers candidates. This review provides an overview of the current knowledge regarding miRNAs' role in reproduction and animal diseases, diagnostic and therapy.
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- Evelyn Winter
- Department of Agriculture, Biodiversity and Forests, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Curitibanos, 89520000, SC, Brazil.
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmacy, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, 88040-900, SC, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmacy, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, 88040-900, SC, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmacy, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, 88040-900, SC, Brazil
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- Department of Agriculture, Biodiversity and Forests, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Curitibanos, 89520000, SC, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmacy, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, 88040-900, SC, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmacy, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, 88040-900, SC, Brazil; Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, 88040-900, SC, Brazil
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Costermans NGJ, Soede NM, van Tricht F, Blokland M, Kemp B, Keijer J, Teerds KJ. Follicular fluid steroid profile in sows: relationship to follicle size and oocyte quality†. Biol Reprod 2021; 102:740-749. [PMID: 31786607 PMCID: PMC7068110 DOI: 10.1093/biolre/ioz217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2019] [Revised: 11/21/2019] [Accepted: 11/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Identification of reliable characteristics of follicle quality and developmental competence has been pursued in numerous studies, but with inconsistent outcomes. Here, we aimed to identify these characteristics by analysis of the follicular fluid (FF) steroid profile in relation to cumulus-oocyte complex (COC) morphology and follicle size, followed by molecular substantiation. Multiparous sows at weaning were used to facilitate analysis at the start of the follicular phase of the oestrus cycle. Sows with a higher average follicle size (≥5 mm vs. < 5 mm) had a higher follicular fluid β-estradiol concentration, but did not differ in other measured steroids. Sows with high compared to low percentage high-quality COCs (<70% vs. ≥70% high-quality) had follicular fluid with a higher concentration of β-estradiol, 19-norandrostenedione, progesterone, and α-testosterone, while the concentration of cortisol was lower. Transcriptome analysis of granulosa cells of healthy follicles of sows with a high percentage high-quality COCs showed higher abundance of transcripts involved in ovarian steroidogenesis (e.g., CYP19A2 and 3, POR, VEGFA) and growth (IGF1) and differential abundance of transcripts involved in granulosa cell apoptosis (e.g., GADD45A, INHBB). Differences in aromatase transcript abundance (CYP19A1, 2 and 3) were confirmed at the protein level. In addition, sows with a high percentage high-quality COCs lost less weight during lactation and had higher plasma IGF1 concentration at weaning, which may have affected COC quality. To the best of our knowledge, this study is also the first to report the relation between FF steroid profile and COC quality.
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- N G J Costermans
- Human and Animal Physiology, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands.,Adaptation Physiology, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Adaptation Physiology, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Wageningen Food Safety Research (WFSR), Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Wageningen Food Safety Research (WFSR), Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Adaptation Physiology, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Human and Animal Physiology, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Human and Animal Physiology, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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Wang L, Li H, Tang X, Yang Y, Xiang Y, Zhang H, Wang Y. Oxidized high-density lipoprotein enhances endocrine disorders and ovarian damage in rats. J Cell Mol Med 2021; 25:8115-8126. [PMID: 34346538 PMCID: PMC8419193 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.16197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Revised: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Previous findings have highlighted the association between oxidized high‐density lipoprotein (ox‐HDL) and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) development; however, the underlying mechanism remains unclear. Under such context, the present study aimed to investigate the mechanism underlying the involvement of ox‐HDL in PCOS in relation to the p65/micro‐RNA‐34a (miR‐34a)/FOS axis. PCOS rat models were established with the injection of dehydroepiandrosterone (6 mg/100 g body weight). Both PCOS‐modelled rats and granulosa cells (GCs) were received treatment with ox‐HDL in order to identify its role in PCOS. Next, apoptosis and viability of GCs were detected with the application of TdT‐mediated dUTP Nick‐End Labeling and flow cytometry and Cell counting kit‐8, respectively. A series of assays were performed to determine the interaction among ox‐HDL, p65, miR‐34a, FOS and nuclear factor‐κB (NF‐κB). The results revealed high expression of ox‐HDL in PCOS, and enhanced endocrine disorders and ovarian damage in rats. ox‐HDL promoted apoptosis of GCs and decreased its viability. ox‐HDL activated NF‐κB pathway and induced p65 phosphorylation to promote miR‐34a expression. miR‐34a targeted and inhibited FOS expression. In conclusion, our findings suggested that ox‐HDL promoted the activation of p65 and transcription of miR‐34a, which stimulated apoptosis of GCs and inhibited expression of FOS, resulting in the overall acceleration of PCOS development.
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- Lu Wang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated Hospital to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated Hospital to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated Hospital to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated Hospital to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated Hospital to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated Hospital to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated Hospital to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Alexandri C, Daniel A, Bruylants G, Demeestere I. The role of microRNAs in ovarian function and the transition toward novel therapeutic strategies in fertility preservation: from bench to future clinical application. Hum Reprod Update 2020; 26:174-196. [PMID: 32074269 DOI: 10.1093/humupd/dmz039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2019] [Revised: 09/02/2019] [Accepted: 10/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND New therapeutic approaches in oncology have converted cancer from a certain death sentence to a chronic disease. However, there are still challenges to be overcome regarding the off-target toxicity of many of these treatments. Oncological therapies can lead to future infertility in women. Given this negative impact on long-term quality of life, fertility preservation is highly recommended. While gamete and ovarian tissue cryopreservation are the usual methods offered, new pharmacological-based options aiming to reduce ovarian damage during oncological treatment are very attractive. In this vein, advances in the field of transcriptomics and epigenomics have brought small noncoding RNAs, called microRNAs (miRNAs), into the spotlight in oncology. MicroRNAs also play a key role in follicle development as regulators of follicular growth, atresia and steroidogenesis. They are also involved in DNA damage repair responses and they can themselves be modulated during chemotherapy. For these reasons, miRNAs may be an interesting target to develop new protective therapies during oncological treatment. This review summarizes the physiological role of miRNAs in reproduction. Considering recently developed strategies based on miRNA therapy in oncology, we highlight their potential interest as a target in fertility preservation and propose future strategies to make the transition from bench to clinic. OBJECTIVE AND RATIONALE How can miRNA therapeutic approaches be used to develop new adjuvant protective therapies to reduce the ovarian damage caused by cytotoxic oncological treatments? SEARCH METHODS A systematic search of English language literature using PubMed and Google Scholar databases was performed through to 2019 describing the role of miRNAs in the ovary and their use for diagnosis and targeted therapy in oncology. Personal data illustrate miRNA therapeutic strategies to target the gonads and reduce chemotherapy-induced follicular damage. OUTCOMES This review outlines the importance of miRNAs as gene regulators and emphasizes the fact that insights in oncology can inspire new adjuvant strategies in the field of onco-fertility. Recent improvements in nanotechnology offer the opportunity for drug development using next-generation miRNA-nanocarriers. WIDER IMPLICATIONS Although there are still some barriers regarding the immunogenicity and toxicity of these treatments and there is still room for improvement concerning the specific delivery of miRNAs into the ovaries, we believe that, in the future, miRNAs can be developed as powerful and non-invasive tools for fertility preservation.
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- C Alexandri
- Research Laboratory in Human Reproduction, Faculty of Medicine, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), 1070 Brussels, Belgium
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- Research Laboratory in Human Reproduction, Faculty of Medicine, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), 1070 Brussels, Belgium.,Université de Tours, Faculty of Science and Technology, 37200 Tours, France
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- Engineering of Molecular NanoSystems, Ecole Polytechnique de Bruxelles, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- Research Laboratory in Human Reproduction, Faculty of Medicine, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), 1070 Brussels, Belgium.,Fertility Clinic, CUB-Erasme, 1070 Brussels, Belgium
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Kim KH, Kim EY, Kim GJ, Ko JJ, Cha KY, Koong MK, Lee KA. Human placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cells stimulate ovarian function via miR-145 and bone morphogenetic protein signaling in aged rats. Stem Cell Res Ther 2020; 11:472. [PMID: 33153492 PMCID: PMC7643421 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-020-01988-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2020] [Accepted: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Aging has detrimental effects on the ovary, such as a progressive reduction in fertility and decreased hormone production, that greatly reduce the quality of life of women. Thus, the current study was undertaken to investigate whether human placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cell (hPD-MSC) treatment can restore the decreases in folliculogenesis and ovarian function that occur with aging. Methods Acclimatized 52-week-old female SD rats were randomly divided into four groups: single hPD-MSC (5 × 105) therapy, multiple (three times, 10-day intervals) hPD-MSC therapy, control (PBS), and non-treated groups. hPD-MSC therapy was conducted by tail vein injection into aged rats. The rats were sacrificed 1, 2, 3, and 5 weeks after the last injection. hPD-MSC tracking and follicle numbers were histologically confirmed. The serum levels of sex hormones and circulating miRNAs were detected by ELISA and qRT-PCR, respectively. TGF-β superfamily proteins and SMAD proteins in the ovary were detected by Western blot analysis. Results We observed that multiple transplantations of hPD-MSCs more effectively promoted primordial follicle activation and ovarian hormone (E2 and AMH) production than a single injection. After hPD-MSC therapy, the levels of miR-21-5p, miR-132-3p, and miR-212-3p, miRNAs associated with the ovarian reserve, were increased in the serum. Moreover, miRNAs (miR-16-5p, miR-34a-5p, and miR-191-5p) with known adverse effects on folliculogenesis were markedly suppressed. Importantly, the level of miR-145-5p was reduced after single- or multiple-injection hPD-MSC therapy, and we confirmed that miR-145-5p targets Bmpr2 but not Tgfbr2. Interestingly, downregulation of miR-145-5p led to an increase in BMPR2, and activation of SMAD signaling concurrently increased primordial follicle development and the number of primary and antral follicles. Conclusions Our study verified that multiple intravenous injections of hPD-MSCs led to improved ovarian function via miR-145-5p and BMP-SMAD signaling and proposed the future therapeutic potential of hPD-MSCs to promote ovarian function in women at advanced age to improve their quality of life during climacterium.
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- Kyeoung-Hwa Kim
- Department of Biomedical Science, Institute of Reproductive Medicine, College of Life Science, CHA University, Pangyo-Ro 335, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13488, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Institute of Reproductive Medicine, College of Life Science, CHA University, Pangyo-Ro 335, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13488, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Institute of Reproductive Medicine, College of Life Science, CHA University, Pangyo-Ro 335, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13488, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Institute of Reproductive Medicine, College of Life Science, CHA University, Pangyo-Ro 335, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13488, South Korea
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- CHA Stem Cell Institute, CHA University, Pangyo-Ro 335, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13488, South Korea
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- CHA Fertility Center Seoul Station, CHA University School of Medicine, 416, Hangang-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul, 04637, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Institute of Reproductive Medicine, College of Life Science, CHA University, Pangyo-Ro 335, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13488, South Korea.
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Cui Z, Liu L, Kwame Amevor F, Zhu Q, Wang Y, Li D, Shu G, Tian Y, Zhao X. High Expression of miR-204 in Chicken Atrophic Ovaries Promotes Granulosa Cell Apoptosis and Inhibits Autophagy. Front Cell Dev Biol 2020; 8:580072. [PMID: 33251211 PMCID: PMC7676916 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2020.580072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Chicken atrophic ovaries have decreased volume and are indicative of ovarian failure, presence of a tumor, or interrupted ovarian blood supply. Ovarian tumor is accompanied by an increase in follicular atresia, granulosa cell (GC) apoptosis, and autophagy. In a previous study, we found using high throughput sequencing that miR-204 is highly expressed in chicken atrophic ovaries. Thus, in the present study, we further investigated its function in GC apoptosis and autophagy. We found that overexpression of miR-204 reduced mRNA and protein levels of proliferation-related genes and increased apoptosis-related genes. Cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8), 5-ethynyl-2-deoxyuridine (EdU), and flow cytometry assays revealed that miR-204 inhibited GC proliferation and promoted apoptosis. Furthermore, we confirmed with reporter gene assays that Forkhead box K2 (FOXK2) was directly targeted by miR-204. FOXK2, as a downstream regulator of phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/AKT/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signal pathways, promoted GC proliferation and inhibited apoptosis. Subsequently, we observed that miR-204 was involved in GC autophagy by targeting Transient Receptor Potential Melastatin 3 (TRPM3). The luciferase activities of the two binding sites of TRPM3 were decreased in response to treatment with a miR-204 mimic, and the autophagic flux was increased after miR-204 inhibition. However, overexpression of miR-204 had opposite results in autophagosomes and autolysosomes. miR-204 inhibits GC autophagy by suppressing the protein expression of TRPM3/AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)/ULK signaling pathway components. Inhibition of miR-204 enhanced autophagy by accumulating and degrading the protein levels of LC3-II (Microtubule Associated Protein Light Chain 3B) and p62 (Protein of 62 kDa), respectively, whereas miR-204 overexpression was associated with contrary results. Immunofluorescence staining showed that there was a significant reduction in the fluorescent intensity of LC3B, whereas p62 protein was increased after TRPM3 silencing. Collectively, our results indicate that miR-204 is highly expressed in chicken atrophic ovaries, which promotes GC apoptosis via repressing FOXK2 through the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway and inhibits autophagy by impeding the TRPM3/AMPK/ULK pathway.
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- Zhifu Cui
- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Farm Animal Genetic Resources Exploration and Innovation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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Luo Q, Liu R, Wang L, Hou Y, Zhang H. The Effects of Inhibin B in the Chemotherapy Drug-Induced Premature Ovarian Insufficiency Mice and hPMSCs Treatment. Reprod Sci 2020; 27:1148-1155. [PMID: 31993999 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-019-00128-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2019] [Accepted: 09/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Human placenta mesenchymal stem cells (hPMSCs), have been extensively investigated on the treatment of many diseases. This study was to explore the effects of hPMSCs treatment on the chemotherapy drug-induced premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) mice. Cyclophosphamide (120 mg/kg) and busulfan (30 mg/kg) or cyclophosphamide (70 mg/kg) induced POI mice were used and hPMSCs were injected through tail vein. The hormone levels of serum, morphological changes, the expression and quantitative analysis of inhibin B (INHBB) and FSHR protein, and apoptosis of granulosa cells in ovary were detected. The granulosa cells (GCs) were detected from ovaries of mice and the different concentration of cyclophosphamide on GCs were detected by MTT assay. The apoptosis of GCs was detected by FITC Annexin V Apoptosis Detection Kit. The significant increase in FSH and decrease in E2 and INHBB were observed. Expression of human nuclei was observed in the stroma of ovaries. INHBB and FSHR levels of ovaries were reduced in the POI mice. Following hPMSCs treatment, the amounts of INHBB and FSHR significantly increased close to normal levels. The granulosa cells apoptosis increased in the POI ovaries but decreased after hPMSCs treatment. Moreover, cyclophosphamide has no effect on the GCs and no statistic difference was measured in vitro. The effects of hPMSCs treatment reduce the apoptosis of granulosa cells and restore the ovarian reserve capacity in chemotherapeutic drug-induced POI mice. The data help to further explore new potential clinical therapeutic approach for POI patients.
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- Qianqian Luo
- School of Basic Medical Sciences&Institute of Reproductive Diseases, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Yantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Obstetrical [Maternity] Department, Yantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences&Institute of Reproductive Diseases, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong, China.
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Gong Z, Yang J, Bai S, Wei S. MicroRNAs regulate granulosa cells apoptosis and follicular development - A review. ASIAN-AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES 2019; 33:1714-1724. [PMID: 32054175 PMCID: PMC7649074 DOI: 10.5713/ajas.19.0707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2019] [Accepted: 12/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Objective MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are the most abundant small RNAs. Approximately 2,000 annotated miRNAs genes have been found to be differentially expressed in ovarian follicles during the follicular development (FD). Many miRNAs exert their regulatory effects on the apoptosis of follicular granulosa cells (FGCs) and FD. However, accurate roles and mechanism of miRNAs regulating apoptosis of FGCs remain undetermined. Methods In this review, we summarized the regulatory role of each miRNA or miRNA cluster on FGCs apoptosis and FD on the bases of 41 academic articles retrieved from PubMed and web of science and other databases. Results Total of 30 miRNAs and 4 miRNAs clusters in 41 articles were reviewed and summarized in the present article. Twenty nine documents indicated explicitly that 24 miRNAs and miRNAs clusters in 29 articles promoted or induced FGCs apoptosis through their distinctive target genes. The remaining 10 miRNAs and miRNAs of 12 articles inhibited FGCs apoptosis. MiRNAs exerted modulation actions by at least 77 signal pathways during FGCs apoptosis and FD. Conclusion We concluded that miRNAs or miRNAs clusters could modulate the apoptosis of GCs (including follicular GCs, mural GCs and cumulus cells) by targeting their specific genes. A great majority of miRNAs show a promoting role on apoptosis of FGCs in mammals. But the accurate mechanism of miRNAs and miRNA clusters has not been well understood. It is necessary to ascertain clearly the role and mechanism of each miRNA or miRNA cluster in the future. Understanding precise functions and mechanisms of miRNAs in FGCs apoptosis and FD will be beneficial in developing new diagnostic and treatment strategies for treating infertility and ovarian diseases in humans and animals.
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- Zhuandi Gong
- Hospital, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou 730030, China
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- College of Life Science and Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou 730030, China
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- Hospital, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou 730030, China
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- College of Life Science and Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou 730030, China
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Robles V, Valcarce DG, Riesco MF. Non-coding RNA regulation in reproduction: Their potential use as biomarkers. Noncoding RNA Res 2019; 4:54-62. [PMID: 31193491 PMCID: PMC6531869 DOI: 10.1016/j.ncrna.2019.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2018] [Revised: 04/24/2019] [Accepted: 04/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) are crucial regulatory elements in most biological processes and reproduction is also controlled by them. The different types of ncRNAs, as well as the high complexity of these regulatory pathways, present a complex scenario; however, recent studies have shed some light on these questions, discovering the regulatory function of specific ncRNAs on concrete reproductive biology processes. This mini review will focus on the role of ncRNAs in spermatogenesis and oogenesis, and their potential use as biomarkers for reproductive diseases or for reproduction success.
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- Vanesa Robles
- Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO) Santander, Spain
- MODCELL GROUP, Department of Molecular Biology, Universidad de León, 24071, León, Spain
- Corresponding author. Planta de Cultivos el Bocal, IEO, Barrio Corbanera, Monte, Santander, 39012, Spain.
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Wu H, Fan F, Liang C, Zhou Y, Qiao X, Sun Y, Jiang Y, Kang L. Variants of pri-miR-26a-5p polymorphisms are associated with values for chicken egg production variables and affects abundance of mature miRNA. Anim Reprod Sci 2019; 201:93-101. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2019.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2018] [Revised: 12/21/2018] [Accepted: 01/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Zhang J, Xu Y, Liu H, Pan Z. MicroRNAs in ovarian follicular atresia and granulosa cell apoptosis. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2019; 17:9. [PMID: 30630485 PMCID: PMC6329178 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-018-0450-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 122] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2018] [Accepted: 12/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are short, noncoding RNAs that posttranscriptionally regulate gene expression. In the past decade, studies on miRNAs in ovaries have revealed the key roles of miRNAs in ovarian development and function. In this review, we first introduce the development of follicular atresia research and then summarize genome-wide studies on the ovarian miRNA profiles of different mammalian species. Differentially expressed miRNA profiles during atresia and other biological processes are herein compared. In addition, current knowledge on confirmed functional miRNAs during the follicular atresia process, which is mostly indicated by granulosa cell (GC) apoptosis, is presented. The main miRNA families and clusters, including the let-7 family, miR-23-27-24 cluster, miR-183-96-182 cluster and miR-17-92 cluster, and related pathways that are involved in follicular atresia are thoroughly summarized. A deep understanding of the roles of miRNA networks will not only help elucidate the mechanisms of GC apoptosis, follicular development, atresia and their disorders but also offer new diagnostic and treatment strategies for infertility and other ovarian dysfunctions.
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- Jinbi Zhang
- 0000 0000 9750 7019grid.27871.3bCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agriculture University, Nanjing, 210095 People’s Republic of China
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- 0000 0000 9750 7019grid.27871.3bCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agriculture University, Nanjing, 210095 People’s Republic of China
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- 0000 0000 9750 7019grid.27871.3bCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agriculture University, Nanjing, 210095 People’s Republic of China
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- 0000 0000 9750 7019grid.27871.3bCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agriculture University, Nanjing, 210095 People’s Republic of China
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Yerushalmi GM, Salmon-Divon M, Ophir L, Yung Y, Baum M, Coticchio G, Fadini R, Mignini-Renzini M, Dal Canto M, Machtinger R, Maman E, Hourvitz A. Characterization of the miRNA regulators of the human ovulatory cascade. Sci Rep 2018; 8:15605. [PMID: 30353018 PMCID: PMC6199329 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-33807-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2018] [Accepted: 09/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Ovarian follicular development and ovulation are complex and tightly regulated processes that involve regulation by microRNAs (miRNAs). We previously identified differentially expressed mRNAs between human cumulus granulosa cells (CGCs) from immature early antral follicles (germinal vesicle - GV) and mature preovulatory follicles (metaphase II - M2). In this study, we performed an integrated analysis of the transcriptome and miRNome in CGCs obtained from the GV cumulus-oocyte complex (COC) obtained from IVM and M2 COC obtained from IVF. A total of 43 differentially expressed miRNAs were identified. Using Ingenuity IPA analysis, we identified 7288 potential miRNA-regulated target genes. Two hundred thirty-four of these target genes were also found in our previously generated ovulatory gene library while exhibiting anti-correlated expression to the identified miRNAs. IPA pathway analysis suggested that miR-21 and FOXM1 cooperatively inhibit CDC25A, TOP2A and PRC1. We identified a mechanism for the temporary inhibition of VEGF during ovulation by TGFB1, miR-16-5p and miR-34a-5p. The linkage bioinformatics analysis between the libraries of the coding genes from our preliminary study with the newly generated library of regulatory miRNAs provides us a comprehensive, integrated overview of the miRNA-mRNA co-regulatory networks that may play a key role in controlling post-transcriptomic regulation of the ovulatory process.
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- G M Yerushalmi
- Reproduction Lab and IVF Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sheba Medical Center, 52662, Tel Hashomer, Affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel
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- Reproduction Lab and IVF Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sheba Medical Center, 52662, Tel Hashomer, Affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Reproduction Lab and IVF Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sheba Medical Center, 52662, Tel Hashomer, Affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Reproduction Lab and IVF Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sheba Medical Center, 52662, Tel Hashomer, Affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Biogenesi, Reproductive Medicine Centre, Istituti Clinici Zucchi, Via Zucchi 24, 20052, Monza, Italy
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- Biogenesi, Reproductive Medicine Centre, Istituti Clinici Zucchi, Via Zucchi 24, 20052, Monza, Italy
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- Biogenesi, Reproductive Medicine Centre, Istituti Clinici Zucchi, Via Zucchi 24, 20052, Monza, Italy
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- Biogenesi, Reproductive Medicine Centre, Istituti Clinici Zucchi, Via Zucchi 24, 20052, Monza, Italy
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- Reproduction Lab and IVF Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sheba Medical Center, 52662, Tel Hashomer, Affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Reproduction Lab and IVF Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sheba Medical Center, 52662, Tel Hashomer, Affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Reproduction Lab and IVF Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sheba Medical Center, 52662, Tel Hashomer, Affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Reza AMMT, Choi YJ, Han SG, Song H, Park C, Hong K, Kim JH. Roles of microRNAs in mammalian reproduction: from the commitment of germ cells to peri-implantation embryos. Biol Rev Camb Philos Soc 2018; 94:415-438. [PMID: 30151880 PMCID: PMC7379200 DOI: 10.1111/brv.12459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2018] [Revised: 07/25/2018] [Accepted: 07/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are active regulators of numerous biological and physiological processes including most of the events of mammalian reproduction. Understanding the biological functions of miRNAs in the context of mammalian reproduction will allow a better and comparative understanding of fertility and sterility in male and female mammals. Herein, we summarize recent progress in miRNA‐mediated regulation of mammalian reproduction and highlight the significance of miRNAs in different aspects of mammalian reproduction including the biogenesis of germ cells, the functionality of reproductive organs, and the development of early embryos. Furthermore, we focus on the gene expression regulatory feedback loops involving hormones and miRNA expression to increase our understanding of germ cell commitment and the functioning of reproductive organs. Finally, we discuss the influence of miRNAs on male and female reproductive failure, and provide perspectives for future studies on this topic.
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- Abu Musa Md Talimur Reza
- Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biotechnology, Humanized Pig Research Centre (SRC), Konkuk University, Seoul, 143-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biotechnology, Humanized Pig Research Centre (SRC), Konkuk University, Seoul, 143-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology of Animal Resources, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biotechnology, Humanized Pig Research Centre (SRC), Konkuk University, Seoul, 143-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biotechnology, Humanized Pig Research Centre (SRC), Konkuk University, Seoul, 143-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biotechnology, Humanized Pig Research Centre (SRC), Konkuk University, Seoul, 143-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biotechnology, Humanized Pig Research Centre (SRC), Konkuk University, Seoul, 143-701, Republic of Korea
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Li W, Li C, Chen S, Sun L, Li H, Chen L, Zhou X. Effect of inhibin A on proliferation of porcine granulosa cells in vitro. Theriogenology 2018; 114:136-142. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2018.03.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2017] [Revised: 03/20/2018] [Accepted: 03/20/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Tesfaye D, Gebremedhn S, Salilew-Wondim D, Hailay T, Hoelker M, Grosse-Brinkhaus C, Schellander K. MicroRNAs: tiny molecules with a significant role in mammalian follicular and oocyte development. Reproduction 2017; 155:R121-R135. [PMID: 29170163 DOI: 10.1530/rep-17-0428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2017] [Accepted: 11/23/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The genetic regulation of female fertility (follicular development, oocyte maturation and early preimplantation embryo development) involves the spatio-temporal regulation of those genes that play key roles in various stages of the female reproductive axis. MicroRNAs (miRNAs), a class of small non-coding RNAs, are known to regulate the expression of a large proportion of such genes. In recent decades, multiple studies have aimed to determine the roles of these non-coding RNAs in mammalian follicular development, oocyte growth and embryo development. These studies have applied a variety of approaches, including conditional knockout of miRNA biogenesis genes, high-throughput sequencing technologies for pattern recognition in miRNA expression and loss- and gain-of-function of miRNAs in various animal models. In addition to the cellular miRNAs, a large variety of RNAs are found in circulation, being coupled with extracellular vesicles, proteins and lipids. Because of their potential as diagnostic markers for abnormal physiologies, there is increasing interest in the identification of extracellular miRNAs in various biological fluids and spent in vitro culture media. This review focuses on studies addressing the expression and potential role of cellular and extracellular miRNAs in mammalian follicular cell physiology and subsequent ovarian functionality and oocyte maturation.
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- Dawit Tesfaye
- Institute of Animal SciencesDepartment of Animal Breeding and Husbandry, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany .,Center of Integrated Dairy ResearchUniversity of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Animal SciencesDepartment of Animal Breeding and Husbandry, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany.,Center of Integrated Dairy ResearchUniversity of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Animal SciencesDepartment of Animal Breeding and Husbandry, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany.,Center of Integrated Dairy ResearchUniversity of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Animal SciencesDepartment of Animal Breeding and Husbandry, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany.,Center of Integrated Dairy ResearchUniversity of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Animal SciencesDepartment of Animal Breeding and Husbandry, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany.,Center of Integrated Dairy ResearchUniversity of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Animal SciencesDepartment of Animal Breeding and Husbandry, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Animal SciencesDepartment of Animal Breeding and Husbandry, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany.,Center of Integrated Dairy ResearchUniversity of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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Natarajan SK, Stringham BA, Mohr AM, Wehrkamp CJ, Lu S, Phillippi MA, Harrison-Findik D, Mott JL. FoxO3 increases miR-34a to cause palmitate-induced cholangiocyte lipoapoptosis. J Lipid Res 2017; 58:866-875. [PMID: 28250026 PMCID: PMC5408604 DOI: 10.1194/jlr.m071357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2016] [Revised: 02/27/2017] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) patients have elevated plasma saturated free fatty acid levels. These toxic fatty acids can induce liver cell death and our recent results demonstrated that the biliary epithelium may be susceptible to lipotoxicity. Here, we explored the molecular mechanisms of cholangiocyte lipoapoptosis in cell culture and in an animal model of NASH. Treatment of cholangiocytes with palmitate (PA) showed increased caspase 3/7 activity and increased levels of cleaved poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase and cleaved caspase 3, demonstrating cholangiocyte lipoapoptosis. Interestingly, treatment with PA significantly increased the levels of microRNA miR-34a, a pro-apoptotic microRNA known to be elevated in NASH. PA induction of miR-34a was abolished in cholangiocytes transduced with forkhead family of transcription factor class O (FoxO)3 shRNA, demonstrating that FoxO3 activation is upstream of miR-34a and suggesting that FoxO3 is a novel transcriptional regulator of miR-34a. Further, anti-miR-34a protected cholangiocytes from PA-induced lipoapoptosis. Direct and indirect targets of miR-34a, such as SIRT1, receptor tyrosine kinase (MET), Kruppel-like factor 4, fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR)1, and FGFR4, were all decreased in PA-treated cholangiocytes. SIRT1 and MET were partially rescued by a miR-34a antagonist. Cholangiocyte apoptosis and miR-34a were dramatically increased in the liver of mice with early histologic features of NASH. Our study provides evidence for the pro-apoptotic role of miR-34a in PA-induced cholangiocyte lipoapoptosis in culture and in the liver.
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- Sathish Kumar Natarajan
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha NE
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha NE
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha NE
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha NE
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha NE
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha NE
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha NE
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha NE
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MicroRNA Mediating Networks in Granulosa Cells Associated with Ovarian Follicular Development. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2017; 2017:4585213. [PMID: 28316977 PMCID: PMC5337806 DOI: 10.1155/2017/4585213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2016] [Revised: 11/21/2016] [Accepted: 11/23/2016] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Ovaries, which provide a place for follicular development and oocyte maturation, are important organs in female mammals. Follicular development is complicated physiological progress mediated by various regulatory factors including microRNAs (miRNAs). To demonstrate the role of miRNAs in follicular development, this study analyzed the expression patterns of miRNAs in granulosa cells through investigating three previous datasets generated by Illumina miRNA deep sequencing. Furthermore, via bioinformatic analyses, we dissected the associated functional networks of the observed significant miRNAs, in terms of interacting with signal pathways and transcription factors. During the growth and selection of dominant follicles, 15 dysregulated miRNAs and 139 associated pathways were screened out. In comparison of different styles of follicles, 7 commonly abundant miRNAs and 195 pathways, as well as 10 differentially expressed miRNAs and 117 pathways in dominant follicles in comparison with subordinate follicles, were collected. Furthermore, SMAD2 was identified as a hub factor in regulating follicular development. The regulation of miR-26a/b on smad2 messenger RNA has been further testified by real time PCR. In conclusion, we established functional networks which play critical roles in follicular development including pivotal miRNAs, pathways, and transcription factors, which contributed to the further investigation about miRNAs associated with mammalian follicular development.
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Worku T, Rehman ZU, Talpur HS, Bhattarai D, Ullah F, Malobi N, Kebede T, Yang L. MicroRNAs: New Insight in Modulating Follicular Atresia: A Review. Int J Mol Sci 2017; 18:ijms18020333. [PMID: 28208755 PMCID: PMC5343868 DOI: 10.3390/ijms18020333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2016] [Revised: 01/13/2017] [Accepted: 01/23/2017] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Our understanding of the post-transcriptional mechanisms involved in follicular atresia is limited; however, an important development has been made in understanding the biological regulatory networks responsible for mediating follicular atresia. MicroRNAs have come to be seen as a key regulatory actor in determining cell fate in a wide range of tissues in normal and pathological processes. Profiling studies of miRNAs during follicular atresia and development have identified several putative miRNAs enriched in apoptosis signaling pathways. Subsequent in vitro and/or in vivo studies of granulosa cells have elucidated the functional role of some miRNAs along with their molecular pathways. In particular, the regulatory roles of some miRNAs have been consistently observed during studies of follicular cellular apoptosis. Continued work should gradually lead to better understanding of the role of miRNAs in this field. Ultimately, we expect this understanding will have substantial benefits for fertility management at both the in vivo or/and in vitro levels. The stable nature of miRNA holds remarkable promise in clinical use as a diagnostic tool and in reproductive medicine to solve the ever-increasing fertility problem. In this review, we summarize current knowledge of the involvement of miRNAs in follicular atresia, discuss the challenges for further work and pinpoint areas for future research.
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- Tesfaye Worku
- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Ministry of China, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China.
- School of Veterinary Medicine, Wollega University, P.O. Box 395, Nekemte, Ethiopia.
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Ministry of China, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Ministry of China, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Ministry of China, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Ministry of China, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Education Ministry of China, College of Veterinary Medicine Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China.
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- Departments of Animal and Aquaculture Sciences, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, P.O. Box 5003, 1432 Ås, Norway.
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Education Ministry of China, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China.
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Terenina E, Fabre S, Bonnet A, Monniaux D, Robert-Granié C, SanCristobal M, Sarry J, Vignoles F, Gondret F, Monget P, Tosser-Klopp G. Differentially expressed genes and gene networks involved in pig ovarian follicular atresia. Physiol Genomics 2017; 49:67-80. [DOI: 10.1152/physiolgenomics.00069.2016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2016] [Revised: 11/28/2016] [Accepted: 12/02/2016] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Ovarian folliculogenesis corresponds to the development of follicles leading to either ovulation or degeneration, this latter process being called atresia. Even if atresia involves apoptosis, its mechanism is not well understood. The objective of this study was to analyze global gene expression in pig granulosa cells of ovarian follicles during atresia. The transcriptome analysis was performed on a 9,216 cDNA microarray to identify gene networks and candidate genes involved in pig ovarian follicular atresia. We found 1,684 significantly regulated genes to be differentially regulated between small healthy follicles and small atretic follicles. Among them, 287 genes had a fold-change higher than two between the two follicle groups. Eleven genes ( DKK3, GADD45A, CAMTA2, CCDC80, DAPK2, ECSIT, MSMB, NUPR1, RUNX2, SAMD4A, and ZNF628) having a fold-change higher than five between groups could likely serve as markers of follicular atresia. Moreover, automatic confrontation of deregulated genes with literature data highlighted 93 genes as regulatory candidates of pig granulosa cell atresia. Among these genes known to be inhibitors of apoptosis, stimulators of apoptosis, or tumor suppressors INHBB, HNF4, CLU, different interleukins ( IL5, IL24), TNF-associated receptor ( TNFR1), and cytochrome-c oxidase ( COX) were suggested as playing an important role in porcine atresia. The present study also enlists key upstream regulators in follicle atresia based on our results and on a literature review. The novel gene candidates and gene networks identified in the current study lead to a better understanding of the molecular regulation of ovarian follicular atresia.
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- Elena Terenina
- GenPhySE, Université de Toulouse, INRA, INPT, ENVT, Castanet Tolosan, France
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- GenPhySE, Université de Toulouse, INRA, INPT, ENVT, Castanet Tolosan, France
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- GenPhySE, Université de Toulouse, INRA, INPT, ENVT, Castanet Tolosan, France
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- INRA UMR 0085, CNRS UMR 7247, Université Francois Rabelais de Tours, IFCE, Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, Nouzilly, France
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- GenPhySE, Université de Toulouse, INRA, INPT, ENVT, Castanet Tolosan, France
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- GenPhySE, Université de Toulouse, INRA, INPT, ENVT, Castanet Tolosan, France
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- GenPhySE, Université de Toulouse, INRA, INPT, ENVT, Castanet Tolosan, France
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- INRA, UMR1348 Pegase, Saint‐Gilles, France; and
- AgroCampus-Ouest, UMR1348 Pegase, Saint‐Gilles, France
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- INRA UMR 0085, CNRS UMR 7247, Université Francois Rabelais de Tours, IFCE, Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, Nouzilly, France
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Transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) and related growth factors are secreted pleiotropic factors that play critical roles in embryogenesis and adult tissue homeostasis by regulating cell proliferation, differentiation, death, and migration. The TGF-β family members signal via heteromeric complexes of type I and type II receptors, which activate members of the Smad family of signal transducers. The main attribute of the TGF-β signaling pathway is context-dependence. Depending on the concentration and type of ligand, target tissue, and developmental stage, TGF-β family members transmit distinct signals. Deregulation of TGF-β signaling contributes to developmental defects and human diseases. More than a decade of studies have revealed the framework by which TGF-βs encode a context-dependent signal, which includes various positive and negative modifiers of the principal elements of the signaling pathway, the receptors, and the Smad proteins. In this review, we first introduce some basic components of the TGF-β signaling pathways and their actions, and then discuss posttranslational modifications and modulatory partners that modify the outcome of the signaling and contribute to its context-dependence, including small noncoding RNAs.
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- Akiko Hata
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94143
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- The State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, Tsinghua-Peking Center for Life Sciences, School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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Wang G, Liu G, Ye Y, Fu Y, Zhang X. Upregulation of miR-34a by diallyl disulfide suppresses invasion and induces apoptosis in SGC-7901 cells through inhibition of the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. Oncol Lett 2016; 11:2661-2667. [PMID: 27073535 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2016.4266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2015] [Accepted: 01/21/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Diallyl disulfide (DADS) exerts anticarcinogenic activity in various types of cancer. However, the mechanism underlying its anticarcinogenic activity remains to be elucidated. The aim of the present study was to explore the mechanism of the anticarcinogenic activity of DADS in gastric cancer (GC). The expression levels of microRNA (miR)-34a in GC and normal tissues were measured using reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). The expression of miR-34a was also measured using RT-qPCR in SGC-7901 cells following treatment with DADS. In addition, the effect of DADS on the invasion capability of SGC-7901 cells was observed in the presence of miR-34a or anti-miR-34a using a Matrigel invasion assay. Furthermore, in identical conditions, the apoptosis of SGC-7901 cells was observed using flow cytometry. Finally, the present study investigated the effects of DADS and miR-34a on the phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/Akt signaling pathway in vitro. The level of miR-34a in GC tissues was reduced compared with that in adjacent normal tissues (P<0.05). Treatment with DADS upregulated miR-34a expression in SGC-7901 cells (P<0.05). In the Matrigel invasion assay, DADS inhibited the invasive capability of SGC-7901 cells (P<0.05 vs. control), which was improved by overexpression of miR-34a (P<0.01 vs. control) but reduced by downregulation of miR-34a (P<0.05 vs. DADS treatment group). Furthermore, DADS induced apoptosis of SGC-7901 cells (P<0.05 vs. control); and DADS and miR-34a synergistically enhanced apoptosis of SGC-7901 cells (P<0.01 vs. control). In addition, DADS and miR-34a inhibited the expression levels of phosphorylated (p)-PI3K and p-Akt (P<0.05 vs. control). By contrast, downregulation of miR-34a alleviated the decrease in p-PI3K and p-Akt expression induced by DADS (P<0.05 vs. DADS treatment group). Cell viability was reduced with increasing concentrations of DADS, however, DADS did not affect cell viability following inhibition of the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. In conclusion, DADS suppresses invasion and induces apoptosis of SGC-7901 cells by upregulation of miR-34a, via inhibition of the PI3K-Akt signaling pathway.
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- Guojun Wang
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, P.R. China
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Maalouf SW, Liu WS, Pate JL. MicroRNA in ovarian function. Cell Tissue Res 2015; 363:7-18. [PMID: 26558383 DOI: 10.1007/s00441-015-2307-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2015] [Accepted: 09/29/2015] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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The mammalian ovary is a dynamic organ. The coordination of follicle recruitment, selection, and ovulation and the timely development and regression of the corpus luteum are essential for a functional ovary and fertility. Deregulation of any of these processes results in ovarian dysfunction and potential infertility. MicroRNA (miRNA) are short noncoding RNA that regulate developmental processes and time-sensitive functions. The expression of miRNA in the ovary varies with cell type, function, and stage of the estrous cycle. miRNA are involved in the formation of primordial follicles, follicular recruitment and selection, follicular atresia, oocyte-cumulus cell interaction, granulosal cell function, and luteinization. miRNA are differentially expressed in luteal cells at the various stages of the estrous cycle and during maternal recognition of pregnancy, suggesting a role in luteal development, maintenance, and regression. An understanding of the patterns of expression and functions of miRNA in the ovary will lead to novel therapeutics to treat ovarian dysfunction and improve fertility and, potentially, to the development of better contraceptives.
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- S W Maalouf
- Department of Animal Science, Center for Reproductive Biology and Health, The Pennsylvania State University, 324 Henning Building, University Park, PA 16802, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, Center for Reproductive Biology and Health, The Pennsylvania State University, 324 Henning Building, University Park, PA 16802, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, Center for Reproductive Biology and Health, The Pennsylvania State University, 324 Henning Building, University Park, PA 16802, USA.
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Li Y, Fang Y, Liu Y, Yang X. MicroRNAs in ovarian function and disorders. J Ovarian Res 2015; 8:51. [PMID: 26232057 PMCID: PMC4522283 DOI: 10.1186/s13048-015-0162-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2014] [Accepted: 05/23/2015] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are endogenous, small, noncoding single-stranded RNA molecules approximately 22 nucleotides in length. miRNAs are involved in the post-transcriptional regulation of various important cellular physiological and pathological processes, including cell proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, and hormone biosynthesis and secretion. Ovarian follicles are the key functional units of female reproduction, and the development of these follicles is a complex and precise process accompanied by oocyte maturation as well as surrounding granulosa cell proliferation and differentiation. Numerous miRNAs expressed in the ovary regulate ovarian follicle growth, atresia, ovulation and steroidogenesis and play an important role in ovarian disorders. This review considers recent advances in the identification of miRNAs involved in the regulation of ovarian function as well as the possible influence of miRNAs on ovarian-derived disorders, such as ovarian cancer, polycystic ovarian syndrome and premature ovarian failure. An improved understanding of the regulation of ovarian function by miRNAs may shed light on new strategies for ovarian biology and ovarian disorders.
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- Ying Li
- Department of Human Reproductive Medicine, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100026, China.,Department of Reproduction Regulation, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100026, China
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- Department of Human Reproductive Medicine, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100026, China
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- Department of Human Reproductive Medicine, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100026, China
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- Department of Human Reproductive Medicine, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100026, China.
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M'baye M, Hua G, Khan HA, Yang L. RNAi-mediated knockdown of INHBB increases apoptosis and inhibits steroidogenesis in mouse granulosa cells. J Reprod Dev 2015; 61:391-7. [PMID: 26063610 PMCID: PMC4623144 DOI: 10.1262/jrd.2014-158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
Abstract
Inhibins are members of the TGFβ superfamily and act as suppressors
of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) secretion from pituitary glands
via a negative feedback mechanism to regulate folliculogenesis. In
this study, the INHBB gene was knocked down by three
RNAi-Ready pSIREN-RetroQ-ZsGreen vector- mediated recombinant plasmids
to explore the effects of INHBB silencing on
granulosa cell (GC) cell cycle, apoptosis and steroid production
in vitro. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain
reaction, Western blot, flow cytometry and ELISA were performed to
evaluate the role of INHBB in the mouse GC cell
cycle, apoptosis and steroid production in vitro. The
results showed that the relative mRNA and protein expression of
INHBB in mouse GCs can be significantly reduced by
RNAi with pshRNA-B1, pshRNA-B2 and pshRNA-B3 plasmids, with pshRNA-B3
having the best knockdown efficiency. Downregulation of the expression
of INHBB significantly arrests cells in the G1 phase
of the cell cycle and increases the apoptosis rate in GCs. This was
further confirmed by downregulation of the protein expressions of
Cyclin D1, Cyclin E and Bcl2, while the protein expression of Bax was
upregulated. In addition, specific downregulation of
INHBB markedly decreased the concentration of
estradiol and progesterone, which was further validated by the
decrease in the mRNA levels of CYP19A1and
CYP11A1. These findings suggest that inhibin βB is
important in the regulation of apoptosis and cell cycle progression in
granulosa cells. Furthermore, the inhibin βB subunit has a role in the
regulation of steroid hormone biosynthesis. Evidence is accumulating
to support the concept that inhibin βB is physiologically essential
for early folliculogenesis in the mouse.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mohamed M'baye
- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science & Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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Salilew-Wondim D, Ahmad I, Gebremedhn S, Sahadevan S, Hossain MDM, Rings F, Hoelker M, Tholen E, Neuhoff C, Looft C, Schellander K, Tesfaye D. The expression pattern of microRNAs in granulosa cells of subordinate and dominant follicles during the early luteal phase of the bovine estrous cycle. PLoS One 2014; 9:e106795. [PMID: 25192015 PMCID: PMC4156418 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0106795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2014] [Accepted: 08/02/2014] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the miRNA expression patterns in granulosa cells of subordinate (SF) and dominant follicle (DF) during the early luteal phase of the bovine estrous cycle. For this, miRNA enriched total RNA isolated from granulosa cells of SF and DF obtained from heifers slaughtered at day 3 and day 7 of the estrous cycle was used for miRNAs deep sequencing. The results revealed that including 17 candidate novel miRNAs, several known miRNAs (n = 291-318) were detected in SF and DF at days 3 and 7 of the estrous cycle of which 244 miRNAs were common to all follicle groups. The let-7 families, bta-miR-10b, bta-miR-26a, bta-miR-99b and bta-miR-27b were among abundantly expressed miRNAs in both SF and DF at both days of the estrous cycle. Further analysis revealed that the expression patterns of 16 miRNAs including bta-miR-449a, bta-miR-449c and bta-miR-222 were differentially expressed between the granulosa cells of SF and DF at day 3 of the estrous cycle. However, at day 7 of the estrous cycle, 108 miRNAs including bta-miR-409a, bta-miR-383 and bta-miR-184 were differentially expressed between the two groups of granulosa cell revealing the presence of distinct miRNA expression profile changes between the two follicular stages at day 7 than day 3 of the estrous cycle. In addition, unlike the SF, marked temporal miRNA expression dynamics was observed in DF groups between day 3 and 7 of the estrous cycle. Target gene prediction and pathway analysis revealed that major signaling associated with follicular development including Wnt signaling, TGF-beta signaling, oocyte meiosis and GnRH signaling were affected by differentially expressed miRNAs. Thus, this study highlights the miRNA expression patterns of granulosa cells in subordinate and dominant follicles that could be associated with follicular recruitment, selection and dominance during the early luteal phase of the bovine estrous cycle.
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Affiliation(s)
- Dessie Salilew-Wondim
- Institute of Animal Science, Animal Breeding and Husbandry Group, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Animal Science, Animal Breeding and Husbandry Group, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Animal Science, Animal Breeding and Husbandry Group, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Animal Science, Animal Breeding and Husbandry Group, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Animal Science, Animal Breeding and Husbandry Group, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Animal Science, Animal Breeding and Husbandry Group, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Animal Science, Animal Breeding and Husbandry Group, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Animal Science, Animal Breeding and Husbandry Group, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Animal Science, Animal Breeding and Husbandry Group, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Animal Science, Animal Breeding and Husbandry Group, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Animal Science, Animal Breeding and Husbandry Group, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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