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Coxir SA, Costa GMJ, Santos CFD, Alvarenga RDLLS, Lacerda SMDSN. From in vivo to in vitro: exploring the key molecular and cellular aspects of human female gametogenesis. Hum Cell 2023:10.1007/s13577-023-00921-7. [PMID: 37237248 DOI: 10.1007/s13577-023-00921-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
Abstract
Human oogenesis is a highly complex and not yet fully understood process due to ethical and technological barriers that limit studies in the field. In this context, replicating female gametogenesis in vitro would not only provide a solution for some infertility problems, but also be an excellent study model to better understand the biological mechanisms that determine the formation of the female germline. In this review, we explore the main cellular and molecular aspects involved in human oogenesis and folliculogenesis in vivo, from the specification of primordial germ cells (PGCs) to the formation of the mature oocyte. We also sought to describe the important bidirectional relationship between the germ cell and the follicular somatic cells. Finally, we address the main advances and different methodologies used in the search for obtaining cells of the female germline in vitro.
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- Sarah Abreu Coxir
- Laboratory of Cellular Biology, Department of Morphology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, 31270-901, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Cellular Biology, Department of Morphology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, 31270-901, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Cellular Biology, Department of Morphology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, 31270-901, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Cellular Biology, Department of Morphology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, 31270-901, Brazil.
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Zhu Z, Qin S, Zhang T, He M, Zheng W, Zhao T, Gao M, Chen Z, Zhou B, Xia G, Wang C. Pre-granulosa cell-derived FGF23 protects oocytes from premature apoptosis during primordial follicle formation by inhibiting p38 MAPK in mice. J Biol Chem 2023:104776. [PMID: 37142227 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbc.2023.104776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023] Open
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A large number of oocytes in the perinatal ovary in rodents get lost for unknown reasons. The granulosa cell-oocyte mutual communication is pivotal for directing formation of the primordial follicle, however little is known if paracrine factors participate in modulating programmed oocyte death perinatally. We report here that pre-granulosa cell-derived fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) functioned in preventing oocyte apoptosis in the perinatal mouse ovary. Our results showed that FGF23 was exclusively expressed in pre-granulosa cells while fibroblast growth factor receptors (FGFRs) were specifically expressed in the oocytes in perinatal ovaries. FGFR1 was one of the representative receptors in mediating FGF23 signaling during the formation of the primordial follicle. In cultured ovaries, the number of alive oocytes declines significantly, accompanied by the activation of the p38 MAPK signaling pathway, under the condition of FGFR1 disruption by specific inhibitors of FGFR1 or silencing of Fgf23. As a result, oocyte apoptosis increased and eventually led to a decrease in the number of germ cells in perinatal ovaries following the treatments. In the perinatal mouse ovary, pre-granulosa cell-derived FGF23 binds to FGFR1 and activates at least, the p38 MAPK signaling pathway, thereby regulating the level of apoptosis during primordial follicle formation. This study re-emphasizes the importance of granulosa cell - oocyte mutual communication in modulating primordial follicle formation and supporting oocyte survival under physiological conditions.
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- Zijian Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Farm Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Farm Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory of Pathogenesis and Drug Research on Common Chronic Diseases, Department of Physiology, College of Basic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550025, China
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- College of Basic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Farm Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Farm Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Farm Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Farm Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Farm Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Farm Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Conservation and Utilization of Special Biological Resources in the Western China, College of Life Science, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, 750021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Farm Animal Biotech Breeding, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China.
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Tang X, Dong H, Fang Z, Li J, Yang Q, Yao T, Pan Z. Ubiquitin-like modifier 1 ligating enzyme 1 relieves cisplatin-induced premature ovarian failure by reducing endoplasmic reticulum stress in granulosa cells. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2022; 20:84. [PMID: 35610622 PMCID: PMC9128268 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-022-00956-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Ubiquitin-like modifier 1 ligating enzyme 1 (UFL1), the ligase of the UFMylation system, has recently been reported to be involved in apoptosis and endoplasmic reticulum stress (ER stress) in a variety of diseases. Premature ovarian failure (POF) is a gynecological disease that severely reduces the fertility of women, especially in female cancer patients receiving chemotherapy drugs. Whether UFL1 is involved in protection against chemotherapy-induced POF and its mechanism remain unclear. METHODS In this study, we examined the function of UFL1 in ovarian dysfunction and granulosa cell (GC) apoptosis induced by cisplatin through histological examination and cell viability analysis. We used western blotting, quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) and immunofluorescence (IF) to detect the expression of UFL1 and the levels of ER stress specific markers. Enzyme linked immunosorbent assays were used to detect the levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and estrogen (E2) in ovaries and GCs. In addition, we used infection with lentiviral particle suspensions to knock down and overexpress UFL1 in ovaries and GCs, respectively. RESULTS Our data showed that the expression of UFL1 was reduced in POF model ovaries, accompanied by ER stress. In vitro, cisplatin induced a stress-related increase in UFL1 expression in GCs and enhanced ER stress, which was aggravated by UFL1 knockdown and alleviated by UFL1 overexpression. Furthermore, UFL1 knockdown resulted in a decrease in ovarian follicle number, an increase in atretic follicles, and decreased expression of AMH and FSHR. Conversely, the overexpression of UFL1 reduced cisplatin-induced damage to the ovary in vitro. CONCLUSIONS Our research indicated that UFL1 regulates cisplatin-induced ER stress and apoptosis in GCs, and participates in protection against cisplatin-induced POF, providing a potential therapeutic target for the clinical prevention of chemotherapeutic drug-induced POF.
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- Xiangting Tang
- Basic Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Basic Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Basic Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Basic Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Basic Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China.
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Strączyńska P, Papis K, Morawiec E, Czerwiński M, Gajewski Z, Olejek A, Bednarska-Czerwińska A. Signaling mechanisms and their regulation during in vivo or in vitro maturation of mammalian oocytes. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2022; 20:37. [PMID: 35209923 PMCID: PMC8867761 DOI: 10.1186/s12958-022-00906-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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In vitro fertilization (IVF) is currently one of the most effective methods of infertility treatment. An alternative to commonly used ovarian hyperstimulation can become extracorporeal maturation of oocytes (in vitro maturation; IVM). Fertilization and normal development of the embryo depends on the cytoplasmic, nuclear and genomic maturity of the oocyte. The microenvironment of the ovarian follicle and maternal signals, which mediate bidirectional communication between granulosa, cumulus and oocyte cells, influence the growth, maturation and acquisition of oocyte development capability. During oogenesis in mammals, the meiosis is inhibited in the oocyte at the prophase I of the meiotic division due to the high cAMP level. This level is maintained by the activity of C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP, NPPC) produced by granulosa cells. The CNP binds to the NPR2 receptor in cumulus cells and is responsible for the production of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP). The cGMP penetrating into the oocyte through gap junctions inhibits phosphodiesterase 3A (PDE3A), preventing cAMP hydrolysis responsible for low MPF activity. The LH surge during the reproductive cycle reduces the activity of the CNP/NPR2 complex, which results in a decrease in cGMP levels in cumulus cells and consequently in the oocyte. Reduced cGMP concentration unblocks the hydrolytic activity of PDE3A, which decreases cAMP level inside the oocyte. This leads to the activation of MPF and resumption of meiosis. The latest IVM methods called SPOM, NFSOM or CAPA IVM consist of two steps: prematuration and maturation itself. Taking into account the role of cAMP in inhibiting and then unblocking the maturation of oocytes, they have led to a significant progress in terms of the percentage of mature oocytes in vitro and the proportion of properly developed embryos in both animals and humans.
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- Patrycja Strączyńska
- Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Oncological Gynecology in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
- Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
- Gyncentrum Fertility Clinic, Katowice, Poland
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- Center for Translational Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland.
- nOvum Fertility Clinic, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Gyncentrum Fertility Clinic, Katowice, Poland
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine in Zabrze, University of Technology in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
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- Center for Translational Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Oncological Gynecology in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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Liu S, Xu G, Huang M, Fu L, Jiang X, Yang M. Bisphenol A and bisphenol AF co-exposure induces apoptosis in human granulosa cell line KGN through intracellular stress-dependent mechanisms. ARAB J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2021.103399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Xu G, Liu S, Huang M, Jiang X, Yang M. Cadmium induces apoptosis of human granulosa cell line KGN via mitochondrial dysfunction-mediated pathways. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2021; 220:112341. [PMID: 34020281 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Revised: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 05/01/2021] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Cadmium (Cd) is an important industrial and environmental pollutant, which is closely correlated with female infertility. Although Cd-induced developmental disorders of human ovarian follicles have been widely reported, the underlying mechanisms remain not fully elucidated. In this study, we explored the mechanism underlying Cd-triggered apoptosis in granulosa cells. Following the treatment with various levels of Cd (0, 0.625, 1.25, 2.5 and 5 μM), we found that Cd triggered the death of KGN cells (a human granulosa-like tumor cell line) in a dose- as well as time-dependent manner. The levels of expressions of Bax and Bak were significantly increased, whereas the expression levels of Mcl-1 and Bcl-2 were considerably decreased after being treated with high levels of Cd. We showed that Cd exposure remarkably triggered mitochondrial dysfunction, including increased intracellular ROS and free Ca2+ levels, and decreased ATP generation and mitochondrial membrane potential. Furthermore, we found that mitochondrial dysfunction, especially excessive ROS production and intracellular Ca2+ overload, serve a vital role in Cd-triggered apoptosis of KGN cells. After using inhibitors to block the corresponding signaling cascades, Cd-mediated apoptosis was markedly repressed by ASK1 and p38 inhibitors in contrast with the control group. This suggests the activation of downstream pathways triggered by mitochondrial dysfunction participates in granulosa cell death and may cause female reproductive toxicity after Cd exposure.
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- Guofeng Xu
- Inflammation & Allergic Diseases Research Unit, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Inflammation & Allergic Diseases Research Unit, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China; Sichuan Treatment Center for Gynaecologic and Breast Diseases (Breast Surgery), The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Inflammation & Allergic Diseases Research Unit, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China; Department of Reproductive Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China.
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Huang M, Li X, Jia S, Liu S, Fu L, Jiang X, Yang M. Bisphenol AF induces apoptosis via estrogen receptor beta (ERβ) and ROS-ASK1-JNK MAPK pathway in human granulosa cell line KGN. Environ Pollut 2021; 270:116051. [PMID: 33189448 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.116051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2020] [Revised: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Bisphenol AF (BPAF) is an emerging environmental pollutant. Although BPAF is widely spread in the environment and human surroundings, its interference with ovarian function has not been fully elucidated. The aim of this study was to identify the mechanism underlying the effect of BPAF on the apoptosis of KGN cells, which maintain the physiological characteristics of ovarian granulosa cells. Our results indicated that BPAF induces KGN cell apoptosis in a concentration- and time-dependent manner. Meanwhile, BPAF exposure significantly promoted the expression of pro-apoptotic proteins, including Bax, Bid and Bak, while the expression of anti-apoptotic proteins, such as Bcl-2, Bcl-xL and Mcl-1, decreased significantly. We further detected a significant increase in intracellular ROS levels in response to high concentrations of BPAF exposure. After blocking the corresponding pathway, it was found that ROS mediates ASK1 and JNK activation. Furthermore, the role of Ca2+ overload and estrogen receptor β (ERβ) in BPAF-induced KGN cell apoptosis was also confirmed by using inhibitors. These results suggest that BPAF has potential reproductive toxicity for females, and ROS-ASK1-JNK axis may play a key role in BPAF-induced ovarian dysfunction. In addition, Ca2+ overload and ERβ pathway activation may also be an important mechanism of reproductive toxicity of BPAF.
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- Mingquan Huang
- Inflammation & Allergic Diseases Research Unit, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China; Sichuan Treatment Center for Gynaecologic and Breast Diseases (Breast Surgery), The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Inflammation & Allergic Diseases Research Unit, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Animal Disease Prevention and Control Center of Zhongshan District, Liupanshui, 553000, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Inflammation & Allergic Diseases Research Unit, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China; Department of Reproductive Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China.
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Huang M, Huang M, Li X, Liu S, Fu L, Jiang X, Yang M. Bisphenol A induces apoptosis through GPER-dependent activation of the ROS/Ca 2+-ASK1-JNK pathway in human granulosa cell line KGN. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2021; 208:111429. [PMID: 33039870 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.111429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Revised: 09/12/2020] [Accepted: 09/27/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Bisphenol A (BPA) is widely distributed in the environment and human surroundings and is closely related to the occurrence of many chronic diseases including female infertility. Although BPA-induced granulosa cell apoptosis has been widely reported, the underlying mechanisms remain unknown. In this study, we evaluated the induction effect of BPA exposure on apoptosis and mechanisms of regulation in KGN cells (a human granulosa-like tumor cell line). Our results indicated that BPA induced apoptosis of KGN cells in a dose- and time-dependent manner. BPA exposure significantly promoted the expression of pro-apoptotic proteins and decreased mitochondrial membrane potential. We also observed that high concentrations of BPA significantly promoted the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and calcium ion (Ca2+) accumulation. The involvement of ROS and Ca2+ in BPA-induced KGN cell apoptosis was confirmed by pretreatment with NAC (an antioxidant) and BAPTA-AM (a calcium chelator). After inhibitors pretreatment to block the corresponding signaling pathways, it was found that BPA-induced phosphorylation of JNK and ASK1 proteins and apoptosis of KGN cells were significantly inhibited. We pretreated with G15 (a GPER inhibitor) and found that BPA-induced ROS generation and Ca2+ accumulation and apoptosis were significantly inhibited. These results suggest that BPA exposure induces KGN cell apoptosis through GPER-dependent activation of the ROS/Ca2+-ASK1-JNK signaling pathway. Our study provides mechanisms by which BPA induced apoptosis of granulosa cells and ovarian dysfunction.
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- Mingquan Huang
- Inflammation & Allergic Diseases Research Unit, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China; Sichuan Treatment Center for Gynaecologic and Breast Diseases (Breast Surgery), The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Inflammation & Allergic Diseases Research Unit, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Inflammation & Allergic Diseases Research Unit, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Inflammation & Allergic Diseases Research Unit, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China; Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China; Department of Reproductive Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China.
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D Occhio MJ, Campanile G, Baruselli PS. Transforming growth factor-β superfamily and interferon-τ in ovarian function and embryo development in female cattle: review of biology and application. Reprod Fertil Dev 2021; 32:539-552. [PMID: 32024582 DOI: 10.1071/rd19123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2019] [Accepted: 09/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Survival of the embryo and establishment of a pregnancy is a critical period in the reproductive function of female cattle. This review examines how the transforming growth factor-β (TGFB) superfamily (i.e. bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) 15, growth differentiation factor (GDF) 9, anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH)) and interferon-τ (IFNT) affect ovarian function and embryo development. The oocyte in a primary follicle secretes BMP15 and GDF9, which, together, organise the surrounding granulosa and theca cells into the oocyte-cumulus-follicle complex. At the same time, the granulosa secretes AMH, which affects the oocyte. This autocrine-paracrine dialogue between the oocyte and somatic cells continues throughout follicle development and is fundamental in establishing the fertilisation potential and embryo developmental competency of oocytes. The early bovine embryo secretes IFNT, which acts at the uterine endometrium, corpus luteum and blood leucocytes. IFNT is involved in the maternal recognition of pregnancy and immunomodulation to prevent rejection of the embryo, and supports progesterone secretion. Manipulation of BMP15, GDF9, AMH and IFNT in both invivo and invitro studies has confirmed their importance in reproductive function in female cattle. This review makes the case that a deeper understanding of the biology of BMP15, GDF9, AMH and IFNT will lead to new strategies to increase embryo survival and improve fertility in cattle. The enhancement of oocyte quality, early embryo development and implantation is considered necessary for the next step change in the efficiency of natural and assisted reproduction in cattle.
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- Michael J D Occhio
- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, The University of Sydney, 410 Werombi Road, Camden, NSW 2006, Australia
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples Federico II, V. F. Delpino, 1 80137 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Zootecnia, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, CEP 05508-270 Brazil; and Corresponding author.
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Wang C, Fei X, Zhang H, Zhou W, Cheng Z, Feng Y. Proteomic Analysis of the Alterations in Follicular Fluid Proteins During Oocyte Maturation in Humans. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021; 12:830691. [PMID: 35185790 PMCID: PMC8850365 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.830691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Many components in ovarian follicles (follicular fluid, cumulus cells, granular cells, etc.) dynamically change during folliculogenesis and play a positive or negative role in oocyte maturation. Infertile women who underwent intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) treatment in the reproductive medicine centre of Hangzhou Women's Hospital between October 2018 and October 2021 were included. The ovarian follicular fluid and cumulus cells of diminished ovarian response (DOR) patients and control subjects with medical records of clinical data were collected. In total, 31 differentially expressed proteins, including 10 upregulated proteins (>1.50-fold, P<0.05) and 21 downregulated proteins (<0.67-fold, P<0.05), were identified in mature vs. immature oocytes by iTRAQ labelling coupled with 2D LC-MS/MS. GO analysis revealed that 'cell population proliferation' was the most diverse enrichment trend between up/downregulated proteins, while phagosome process and the PI3K-Akt signaling pathway were the two most significant pathways revealed by KEGG enrichment classification. Human prostatic acid phosphatase (PAP, ACPP) and CD5 antigen-like (CD5L) were two proteins verified by ELISA to be differentially expressed between MII and Gv oocytes (P<0.0001 and P<0.0001, respectively). Further measurement found significantly lower level of ACPP in follicular fluids and cumulus cells of DOR patients (P=0.028 and P=0.004, respectively), as an indicator of oocyte quality. Otherwise, CD5L level is upregulated in follicular fluid of DOR patients (P<0.0001). Our study provided experimental data to establish the objective indicator of oocyte maturation in the microenvironment of ovarian follicles, and also provided new insight into the measurement of oocyte quality.
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- Chong Wang
- Reproductive Medicine Center, Hangzhou Women’s Hospital (Hangzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital), Hangzhou, China
- Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Hangzhou Women’s Hospital (Hangzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital), Hangzhou, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Hangzhou Women’s Hospital (Hangzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital), Hangzhou, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Hangzhou Women’s Hospital (Hangzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital), Hangzhou, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Hangzhou Women’s Hospital (Hangzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital), Hangzhou, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Hangzhou Women’s Hospital (Hangzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital), Hangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Ying Feng,
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Zhang D, Lv J, Tang R, Feng Y, Zhao Y, Fei X, Chian R, Xie Q. Association of exosomal microRNAs in human ovarian follicular fluid with oocyte quality. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2020; 534:468-473. [PMID: 33256978 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2020.11.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The postponement of childbearing by women has led to an increase in infertility. The reproductive aging process leads to a decrease in both the quantity and quality of oocytes. The aim of this study was to investigate exosomal microRNAs in human ovarian follicular fluid and explore their potential association with oocyte quality. We collected ovarian follicle fluid from 68 patients and assigned the patients to A (superior oocyte quality) or B (poor oocyte quality) group according to their oocyte quality. Exosomal miRNAs were extracted, library constructed and sequenced using the Illumina HiSeq platform. Subsequently, we analyzed exosomal miRNA expression, predicted the miRNA target genes, and enriched Gene Ontology terms using GOSeq. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analysis was performed using miRanda. A total of 47 miRNAs were found to be significantly differentially expressed between group A and group B (p < 0.05). Among nine differentially expressed miRNAs that were previously known, seven were upregulated in group B. In silico analysis indicated that several of these exosomal miRNAs were involved in pathways implicated in oocyte quality. Analysis of the expression of exosomal miRNAs in human ovarian follicular fluid showed that they were critical for maintaining oocyte quality. Our findings provide the basis for further investigations of the functions of exosomal miRNAs in the ovarian microenvironment and suggest that these exosomal miRNAs may be potential biomarkers for evaluating oocyte quality. The findings are potentially important to maintain oocyte quality in clinical settings.
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- Di Zhang
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Hangzhou Women's Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310008, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Hangzhou Women's Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310008, China; Department of Reproductive Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, China.
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Molaeeghaleh N, Tork S, Abdi S, Movassaghi S. Evaluating the Effects of Different Concentrations of Human Follicular Fluid on Growth, Development, and PCNA Gene Expression of Mouse Ovarian Follicles. Cells Tissues Organs 2020; 209:75-82. [PMID: 32846416 DOI: 10.1159/000509076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Accepted: 05/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Follicle culture in vitro provides a method for investigating stages of folliculogenesis that can lead to preserving fertility through cryopreservation techniques. This study aims to assess the effects of various concentrations of human follicular fluid (hFF) on growth, development, and expression of the proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) gene in mouse ovarian follicles in vitro. Preantral follicles were isolated from 14-day NMRI mouse ovaries. The follicles were cultured in basic media enriched with FBS, FSH, and insulin-transferrin-selenium, and supplemented with different concentrations of hFF (10, 20, and 30%) for 12 days. During the culture period, survival rate and follicular maturation, follicular diameter, levels of estrogen and progesterone secretion, and PCNA gene expression rate were evaluated. Survival rate, maturation, and antrum formation were significantly higher in the 10% hFF group than in the 20 and 30% hFF groups. On day 4, follicle diameter in the 10% hFF group was also higher than in the 20 and the 30% hFF group. In comparison with other groups, significantly higher estrogen and progesterone production levels were measured in the 10% hFF group. PCNA gene expression was also higher with 10 than 20 and 30% hFF concentrations. The present study suggests that addition of 10% hFF to mice ovarian preantral follicle culture media enhances follicle growth and oocyte maturation.
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- Negar Molaeeghaleh
- Department of Anatomical Sciences and Cognitive Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.,Medical Genomics Research Center, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences and Cognitive Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences and Cognitive Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran,
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences and Cognitive Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Jalili C, Khani Hemmatabadi F, Mansouri K, Bakhtiyari M. Effects of sodium alginate capsules as 3D scaffolds on hormones and genes expression in preantral follicles of mice compared to 2D medium: An experimental study. Int J Reprod Biomed 2020; 18:517-530. [PMID: 32803116 PMCID: PMC7385913 DOI: 10.18502/ijrm.v13i7.7369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2018] [Revised: 06/18/2019] [Accepted: 01/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background The improvement of in vitro maturation methods, which can activate the preantral follicle growth, plays a crucial role in the production of mature oocytes in reproductive technology. Objective To evaluate the different concentrations of 3D scaffolds of sodium alginate on hormones and gene expression in mice preantral follicles. Materials and Methods Immature female BALB/c mice (12-14 days) were sacrificed. The follicles were removed mechanically and transferred into α minimal essential medium with 5% fetal bovine serum. The preantral follicles were incubated with different concentrations of sodium alginate (0.25%, 0.5%, and 1%) and 2D medium for 12 days. The follicles were examined for antral formation following the 10th day and the diameter on days 6 th and 12 th . The levels of hormones (AMH, androstenedione, 17β-estradiol, and progesterone) and the expression of genes (CYP11a1, CYP17a1, CYP19a1, AMH, and GnRH) at the end of the 12 th day. Results Maximum follicle diameter and highest percentage of antrum formation were related to 0.5% concentration (p = 0.00). The levels of hormones in different doses of sodium alginate were increased significantly compared to the control group (p = 0.00). The highest and lowest levels of these hormones were related to 0.5% concentration and 2D medium, respectively. The highest level of genes expression was observed in 0.5% sodium alginate, which showed a significant increase compared to the control group (p = 0.00). Conclusion Proper concentration of alginate hydrogel increases follicle growth, causes follicle maturation, produces steroid hormones, and increases appropriate expression of steroidogenesis-related genes.
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- Cyrus Jalili
- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Medical Biology Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Taghbostan, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Medical Biology Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Zou X, Lu T, Zhao Z, Liu G, Lian Z, Guo Y, Sun B, Liu D, Li Y. Comprehensive analysis of mRNAs and miRNAs in the ovarian follicles of uniparous and multiple goats at estrus phase. BMC Genomics 2020; 21:267. [PMID: 32228439 PMCID: PMC7106838 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-020-6671-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2019] [Accepted: 03/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background Fertility is an important economic trait in the production of meat goat, and follicular development plays an important role in fertility. Although many mRNAs and microRNAs (miRNAs) have been found to play critical roles in ovarian biological processes, the interaction between mRNAs and miRNAs in follicular development is not yet completely understood. In addition, less attention has been given to the study of single follicle (dominant or atretic follicle) in goats. This study aimed to identify mRNAs, miRNAs, and signaling pathways as well as their interaction networks in the ovarian follicles (large follicles and small follicles) of uniparous and multiple Chuanzhong black goats at estrus phase using RNA-sequencing (RNA-seq) technique. Results The results showed that there was a significant difference in the number of large follicles between uniparous and multiple goats (P < 0.05), but no difference in the number of small follicles was observed (P > 0.05). For the small follicles of uniparous and multiple goats at estrus phase, 289 differentially expressed mRNAs (DEmRNAs) and 16 DEmiRNAs were identified; and for the large follicles, 195 DEmRNAs and 7 DEmiRNAs were identified. The functional enrichment analysis showed that DE genes in small follicles were significantly enriched in ovarian steroidogenesis and steroid hormone biosynthesis, while in large follicles were significantly enriched in ABC transporters and steroid hormone biosynthesis. The results of quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction were consistent with those of RNA-seq. Analysis of the mRNA-miRNA interaction network suggested that CD36 (miR-122, miR-200a, miR-141), TNFAIP6 (miR-141, miR-200a, miR-182), CYP11A1 (miR-122), SERPINA5 (miR-1, miR-206, miR-133a-3p, miR-133b), and PTGFR (miR-182, miR-122) might be related to fertility, but requires further research on follicular somatic cells. Conclusions This study was used for the first time to reveal the DEmRNAs and DEmiRNAs as well as their interaction in the follicles of uniparous and multiple goats at estrus phase using RNA-seq technology. Our findings provide new clues to uncover the molecular mechanisms and signaling networks of goat reproduction that could be potentially used to increase ovulation rate and kidding rate in goat.
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- Xian Zou
- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Wushan Rd., Tianhe Dist, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong Province, China.,State Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Breeding, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangdong Public Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Wushan Rd., Tianhe Dist, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong Province, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Wushan Rd., Tianhe Dist, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong Province, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Wushan Rd., Tianhe Dist, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong Province, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Wushan Rd., Tianhe Dist, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong Province, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Wushan Rd., Tianhe Dist, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong Province, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Wushan Rd., Tianhe Dist, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong Province, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Wushan Rd., Tianhe Dist, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong Province, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Wushan Rd., Tianhe Dist, Guangzhou, 510642, Guangdong Province, China.
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Hao Q, Zhu Z, Xu D, Liu W, Lyu L, Li P. Proteomic characterization of bovine granulosa cells in dominant and subordinate follicles. Hereditas 2019; 156:21. [PMID: 31293364 PMCID: PMC6593542 DOI: 10.1186/s41065-019-0097-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2019] [Accepted: 06/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Background Characterization of molecular factors regulating ovarian follicular development is critical to understanding its functional mechanism of controlling the estrous cycle, determining oocyte competency, and regulating ovulation. In previous studies, we performed next-gene sequencing to investigate the differentially expressed transcripts of bovine follicular granulosa cells (GCs) at the dominant follicle (DF) and subordinate follicle (SF) stages during the first follicular wave. This study aims to investigate the proteomic characterization of GCs of DF and SF in the bovine estrous cycle. Results In total, 3409 proteins were identified from 30,321 peptides obtained from liquid chromatograph-mass spectrometer analysis. Two hundred fifty-nine of these proteins were found to be expressed differently in DF and SF. Out of 259, a total of 26 proteins were upregulated (fold change≥2) and 233 proteins were downregulated (fold change≤0.5) in DF. Gene Ontology (GO) analysis of proteome data revealed the biological process, cellular component and molecular function of expressed proteins in DF and SF, while the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analysis showed important signaling pathways associated with follicular development such as the PI3K-Akt, estrogen, and insulin signaling pathways. Immunoblotting results of OGN, ROR2, and HSPB1 confirmed the accuracy of the data. Bioinformatics analysis showed that 13 proteins may be linked to follicular development. Conclusions Findings from this study will provide useful information for exploring follicular development and function. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s41065-019-0097-5) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Qingling Hao
- 1College of Life Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, 030801 Shanxi China
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- 1College of Life Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, 030801 Shanxi China
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- 1College of Life Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, 030801 Shanxi China
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- 2College of Animal Science and Technology, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, 030801 Shanxi China
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- 2College of Animal Science and Technology, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, 030801 Shanxi China
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- 1College of Life Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, 030801 Shanxi China
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Bertevello PS, Teixeira-Gomes AP, Seyer A, Vitorino Carvalho A, Labas V, Blache MC, Banliat C, Cordeiro LAV, Duranthon V, Papillier P, Maillard V, Elis S, Uzbekova S. Lipid Identification and Transcriptional Analysis of Controlling Enzymes in Bovine Ovarian Follicle. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:E3261. [PMID: 30347829 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19103261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2018] [Revised: 10/16/2018] [Accepted: 10/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Ovarian follicle provides a favorable environment for enclosed oocytes, which acquire their competence in supporting embryo development in tight communications with somatic follicular cells and follicular fluid (FF). Although steroidogenesis in theca (TH) and granulosa cells (GC) is largely studied, and the molecular mechanisms of fatty acid (FA) metabolism in cumulus cells (CC) and oocytes are emerging, little data is available regarding lipid metabolism regulation within ovarian follicles. In this study, we investigated lipid composition and the transcriptional regulation of FA metabolism in 3–8 mm ovarian follicles in bovine. Using liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry (MS), 438 and 439 lipids were identified in FF and follicular cells, respectively. From the MALDI-TOF MS lipid fingerprints of FF, TH, GC, CC, and oocytes, and the MS imaging of ovarian sections, we identified 197 peaks and determined more abundant lipids in each compartment. Transcriptomics revealed lipid metabolism-related genes, which were expressed constitutively or more specifically in TH, GC, CC, or oocytes. Coupled with differential lipid composition, these data suggest that the ovarian follicle contains the metabolic machinery that is potentially capable of metabolizing FA from nutrient uptake, degrading and producing lipoproteins, performing de novo lipogenesis, and accumulating lipid reserves, thus assuring oocyte energy supply, membrane synthesis, and lipid-mediated signaling to maintain follicular homeostasis.
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Juengel JL, Smith PR, Quirke LD, French MC, Edwards SJ. The local regulation of folliculogenesis by members of the transforming growth factor superfamily and its relevance for advanced breeding programmes. Anim Reprod 2018; 15:180-190. [PMID: 34178140 PMCID: PMC8202455 DOI: 10.21451/1984-3143-ar2018-0055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Regulation of the growth and maturation of the ovarian follicle is critical for normal reproductive function. Alterations in this growth can lead to pathological conditions, such as cystic follicles, reduced oocyte quality, or an abnormal endocrine environment leading to poor fertility. Alterations in follicular growth also influence the number of follicles ovulating and thus can change litter size. Both endocrine factors, such as follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone, as well as local factors, are known to regulate follicular growth and development. This review will focus on the role of local factors in regulation of ovarian follicular growth in ruminants, with a focus on members of the transforming growth factor superfamily. The potential role of these factors in regulating proliferation, apoptosis, steroidogenesis and responsiveness to gonadotrophins will be considered.
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- Jennifer L Juengel
- Reproduction, Animal Science, AgResearch Ltd., Invermay Agricultural Centre, Mosgiel New Zealand
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- Reproduction, Animal Science, AgResearch Ltd., Invermay Agricultural Centre, Mosgiel New Zealand
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- Reproduction, Animal Science, AgResearch Ltd., Invermay Agricultural Centre, Mosgiel New Zealand
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- Reproduction, Animal Science, AgResearch Ltd., Invermay Agricultural Centre, Mosgiel New Zealand
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- Reproduction, Animal Science, AgResearch Ltd., Invermay Agricultural Centre, Mosgiel New Zealand
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Man L, Park L, Bodine R, Ginsberg M, Zaninovic N, Schattman G, Schwartz RE, Rosenwaks Z, James D. Co-transplantation of Human Ovarian Tissue with Engineered Endothelial Cells: A Cell-based Strategy Combining Accelerated Perfusion with Direct Paracrine Delivery. J Vis Exp 2018:57472. [PMID: 29863664 PMCID: PMC6101226 DOI: 10.3791/57472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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Infertility is a frequent side effect of chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy and for some patients, cryopreservation of oocytes or embryos is not an option. As an alternative, an increasing number of these patients are choosing to cryopreserve ovarian tissue for autograft following recovery and remission. Despite improvements in outcomes among patients undergoing auto-transplantation of cryopreserved ovarian tissue, efficient revascularization of grafted tissue remains a major obstacle. To mitigate ischemia and thus improve outcomes in patients undergoing auto-transplantation, we developed a vascular cell-based strategy for accelerating perfusion of ovarian tissue. We describe a method for co-transplantation of exogenous endothelial cells (ExECs) with cryopreserved ovarian tissue in a mouse xenograft model. We extend this approach to employ ExECs that have been engineered to constitutively express Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH), thus enabling sustained paracrine signaling input to ovarian grafts. Co-transplantation with ExECs increased follicular volume and improved antral follicle development, and AMH-expressing ExECs promoted retention of quiescent primordial follicles. This combined strategy may be a useful tool for mitigating ischemia and modulating follicular activation in the context of fertility preservation and/or infertility at large.
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- Limor Man
- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility, Weill Cornell Medical College
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility, Weill Cornell Medical College
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility, Weill Cornell Medical College
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- Tri-Institutional Stem Cell Derivation Laboratory, Weill Cornell Medical College
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility, Weill Cornell Medical College
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- Joan and Sanford I. Weill Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility, Weill Cornell Medical College; Tri-Institutional Stem Cell Derivation Laboratory, Weill Cornell Medical College
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility, Weill Cornell Medical College; Tri-Institutional Stem Cell Derivation Laboratory, Weill Cornell Medical College;
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Da Broi MG, Giorgi VSI, Wang F, Keefe DL, Albertini D, Navarro PA. Influence of follicular fluid and cumulus cells on oocyte quality: clinical implications. J Assist Reprod Genet 2018; 35:735-751. [PMID: 29497954 PMCID: PMC5984887 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-018-1143-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 139] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2017] [Accepted: 02/19/2018] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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An equilibrium needs to be established by the cellular and acellular components of the ovarian follicle if developmental competence is to be acquired by the oocyte. Both cumulus cells (CCs) and follicular fluid (FF) are critical determinants for oocyte quality. Understanding how CCs and FF influence oocyte quality in the presence of deleterious systemic or pelvic conditions may impact clinical decisions in the course of managing infertility. Given that the functional integrities of FF and CCs are susceptible to concurrent pathological conditions, it is important to understand how pathophysiological factors influence natural fertility and the outcomes of pregnancy arising from the use of assisted reproduction technologies (ARTs). Accordingly, this review discusses the roles of CCs and FF in ensuring oocyte competence and present new insights on pathological conditions that may interfere with oocyte quality by altering the intrafollicular environment.
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- M. G. Da Broi
- Division of Human Reproduction, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ribeirão Preto School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Avenida Bandeirantes, 3900, Ribeirao Preto, SP CEP: 14049-900 Brazil
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- Division of Human Reproduction, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ribeirão Preto School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Avenida Bandeirantes, 3900, Ribeirao Preto, SP CEP: 14049-900 Brazil
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, NYU School of Medicine, 180 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014 USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, NYU School of Medicine, 180 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014 USA
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York University, Langone Medical Center, New York, NY 10016 USA
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- The Center for Human Reproduction, New York, NY USA
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- Division of Human Reproduction, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ribeirão Preto School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Avenida Bandeirantes, 3900, Ribeirao Preto, SP CEP: 14049-900 Brazil
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Arcos A, de Paola M, Gianetti D, Acuña D, Velásquez ZD, Miró MP, Toro G, Hinrichsen B, Muñoz RI, Lin Y, Mardones GA, Ehrenfeld P, Rivera FJ, Michaut MA, Batiz LF. α-SNAP is expressed in mouse ovarian granulosa cells and plays a key role in folliculogenesis and female fertility. Sci Rep 2017; 7:11765. [PMID: 28924180 PMCID: PMC5603506 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-12292-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2016] [Accepted: 09/05/2017] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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The balance between ovarian folliculogenesis and follicular atresia is critical for female fertility and is strictly regulated by a complex network of neuroendocrine and intra-ovarian signals. Despite the numerous functions executed by granulosa cells (GCs) in ovarian physiology, the role of multifunctional proteins able to simultaneously coordinate/modulate several cellular pathways is unclear. Soluble N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive factor (NSF) attachment protein (α-SNAP) is a multifunctional protein that participates in SNARE-mediated membrane fusion events. In addition, it regulates cell-to-cell adhesion, AMPK signaling, autophagy and apoptosis in different cell types. In this study we examined the expression pattern of α-SNAP in ovarian tissue and the consequences of α-SNAP (M105I) mutation (hyh mutation) in folliculogenesis and female fertility. Our results showed that α-SNAP protein is highly expressed in GCs and its expression is modulated by gonadotropin stimuli. On the other hand, α-SNAP-mutant mice show a reduction in α-SNAP protein levels. Moreover, increased apoptosis of GCs and follicular atresia, reduced ovulation rate, and a dramatic decline in fertility is observed in α-SNAP-mutant females. In conclusion, α-SNAP plays a critical role in the balance between follicular development and atresia. Consequently, a reduction in its expression/function (M105I mutation) causes early depletion of ovarian follicles and female subfertility.
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- Alexis Arcos
- Instituto de Anatomía, Histología y Patología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Chile
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- Instituto de Histología y Embriología (IHEM), Universidad Nacional de Cuyo-CONICET, Mendoza, Argentina
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- Instituto de Anatomía, Histología y Patología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Chile
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- Instituto de Anatomía, Histología y Patología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Chile
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- Instituto de Anatomía, Histología y Patología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Chile
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- Instituto de Anatomía, Histología y Patología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Chile
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- Instituto de Anatomía, Histología y Patología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Chile
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- Instituto de Anatomía, Histología y Patología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Chile
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- Instituto de Anatomía, Histología y Patología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Chile
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- Instituto de Fisiología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Chile.,Department of Neurosurgery, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Instituto de Fisiología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Chile.,Center for Interdisciplinary Studies on the Nervous System (CISNe), Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Chile
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- Instituto de Anatomía, Histología y Patología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Chile.,Center for Interdisciplinary Studies on the Nervous System (CISNe), Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Chile
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- Instituto de Anatomía, Histología y Patología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Chile.,Center for Interdisciplinary Studies on the Nervous System (CISNe), Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Chile.,Institute of Molecular Regenerative Medicine, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Salzburg, A-5020, Austria.,Spinal Cord Injury and Tissue Regeneration Center Salzburg, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Salzburg, A-5020, Austria
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- Instituto de Histología y Embriología (IHEM), Universidad Nacional de Cuyo-CONICET, Mendoza, Argentina. .,Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina.
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- Instituto de Anatomía, Histología y Patología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Chile. .,Center for Interdisciplinary Studies on the Nervous System (CISNe), Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Chile. .,Centro de Investigación Biomédica (CIB), Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de los Andes, Santiago, Chile.
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Man L, Park L, Bodine R, Ginsberg M, Zaninovic N, Man OA, Schattman G, Rosenwaks Z, James D. Engineered endothelium provides angiogenic and paracrine stimulus to grafted human ovarian tissue. Sci Rep 2017; 7:8203. [PMID: 28811567 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-08491-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2017] [Accepted: 07/11/2017] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Despite major advances in tissue cryopreservation and auto-transplantation, reperfusion ischemia and hypoxia have been reported as major obstacles to successful recovery of the follicular pool within grafted ovarian tissue. We demonstrate a benefit to follicular survival and function in human ovarian tissue that is co-transplanted with exogenous endothelial cells (ExEC). ExECs were capable of forming functionally perfused vessels at the host/graft interface and increased both viability and follicular volume in ExEC-assisted grafts with resumption of antral follicle development in long-term grafts. ExECs that were engineered to constitutively express anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) induced a greater proportion of quiescent primordial follicles than control ExECs, indicating suppression of premature mobilization that has been noted in the context of ovarian tissue transplantation. These findings present a cell-based strategy that combines accelerated perfusion with direct paracrine delivery of a bioactive payload to transplanted ovarian tissue.
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Cadoret V, Frapsauce C, Jarrier P, Maillard V, Bonnet A, Locatelli Y, Royère D, Monniaux D, Guérif F, Monget P. Molecular evidence that follicle development is accelerated in vitro compared to in vivo. Reproduction 2017; 153:493-508. [DOI: 10.1530/rep-16-0627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2016] [Revised: 01/27/2017] [Accepted: 02/02/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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In this study, we systematically compared the morphological, functional and molecular characteristics of granulosa cells and oocytes obtained by a three-dimensional in vitro model of ovine ovarian follicular growth with those of follicles recovered in vivo. Preantral follicles of 200 µm diameter were recovered and cultured up to 950 µm over a 20-day period. Compared with in vivo follicles, the in vitro culture conditions maintained follicle survival, with no difference in the rate of atresia. However, the in vitro conditions induced a slight decrease in oocyte growth rate, delayed antrum formation and increased granulosa cell proliferation rate, accompanied by an increase and decrease in CCND2 and CDKN1A mRNA expression respectively. These changes were associated with advanced granulosa cell differentiation in early antral follicles larger than 400 µm diameter, regardless of the presence or absence of FSH, as indicated by an increase in estradiol secretion, together with decreased AMH secretion and expression, as well as increased expression of GJA1, CYP19A1, ESR1, ESR2, FSHR, INHA, INHBA, INHBB and FST. There was a decrease in the expression of oocyte-specific molecular markers GJA4, KIT, ZP3, WEE2 and BMP15 in vitro compared to that in vivo. Moreover, a higher percentage of the oocytes recovered from cultured follicles 550 to 950 µm in diameter was able to reach the metaphase II meiosis stage. Overall, this in vitro model of ovarian follicle development is characterized by accelerated follicular maturation, associated with improved developmental competence of the oocyte, compared to follicles recovered in vivo.
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Portela V, Castilho A, Bertolin K, Buratini J, Price C. Localization of angiotensin receptor type 2 in fetal bovine ovaries. Anim Reprod Sci 2016; 168:34-39. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2016.02.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2014] [Revised: 01/13/2016] [Accepted: 02/24/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Monniaux D. Driving folliculogenesis by the oocyte-somatic cell dialog: Lessons from genetic models. Theriogenology 2016; 86:41-53. [PMID: 27155734 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2016.04.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2015] [Revised: 12/09/2015] [Accepted: 03/14/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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This review focuses on the role of the dialog between the oocyte and its companion somatic cells in driving folliculogenesis from the primordial to the preovulatory follicle stage. Mouse and sheep genetic models have brought complementary evidence of these cell interactions and their consequences for ovarian function. In mouse, the deletion of genes encoding connexins has shown that functional gap junction channels between oocytes and granulosa cells and between granulosa cells themselves maintain the follicle in a functionally integrated state. Targeted deletions in oocytes or granulosa cells have revealed the cell- and stage-specific role of ubiquist factors belonging to the phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase signaling pathway in primordial follicle activation, oocyte growth and follicle survival. Various models of transgenic mice and sheep carrying natural loss-of-function mutations associated with sterility have established that the oocyte-derived factors, bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) 15 and growth differentiation factor 9 orchestrate follicle development, support cumulus metabolism and maturation and participate in oocyte meiosis arrest. Unexpectedly in sheep, mutations resulting in the attenuation of BMP signaling lead to enhanced ovulation rate, likely resulting from a lowered follicular atresia rate and the enhancement of FSH-regulated follicular maturation. Both the activation level of BMP signaling and an adequate equilibrium between BMP15 and growth differentiation factor 9 determine follicle survival, maturation, and development toward ovulation. The physiological approaches which were implemented on genetic animal models during the last 20 years have opened up new perspectives for female fertility by identifying the main signaling pathways of the oocyte-somatic cell dialog.
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- Danielle Monniaux
- INRA, UMR85 Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, Nouzilly, France; CNRS, UMR7247, Nouzilly, France; Université François Rabelais de Tours, Tours, France; IFCE, Nouzilly, France.
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It had been known for decades that primordial follicles in mammalian ovaries are assembled with definite numbers and represent the ovarian reserve throughout the reproductive life. Intra-oocyte PI3K/mTOR pathways have been indicated to play a central role on the activation of primordial follicles. Genetic modified mouse models with chronic activation of PI3K/mTOR signals in primordial oocytes showed premature activation of all primordial follicles and eventually their exhaustion. On the other hand, this may suggest that, unlike chronic activation of PI3K/mTOR, its acute activation in infertility would activate primordial follicles, permitting fertility during the treatment. Previously, PI3K stimulators were reported as a temporary measure to accelerate primordial follicle activation and follicular development in both mouse and human, and were applied in the treatment of infertility in premature ovarian failure (POF) patients. To address whether mTOR stimulators could play similar role in the process, we transiently treated neonatal and aged mouse ovaries with mTOR stimulators-phosphatidic acid (PA) and propranolol. Our results demonstrated the stimulators increased activation of primordial follicles and the production of progeny. Human ovarian cortex cubes were also treated with mTOR or/and PI3K stimulators in vitro. When they were used separately, both of them showed similar promotive effects on primordial follicles. Surprisingly, after joint-treatment with the 2 kinds of stimulators together, synergistic effects on follicular development were observed. Based on increased efficiency of follicular activation in humans, here we propose in vitro transient treatment with mTOR and PI3K stimulators as an optimized protocol for the application in different clinical conditions with limited follicle reserve.
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- Xinhui Sun
- a State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine ; Nanjing Medical University ; Nanjing , China
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da Silveira JC, Winger QA, Bouma GJ, Carnevale EM. Effects of age on follicular fluid exosomal microRNAs and granulosa cell transforming growth factor-β signalling during follicle development in the mare. Reprod Fertil Dev 2015; 27:897-905. [PMID: 25945781 DOI: 10.1071/rd14452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2014] [Accepted: 03/31/2015] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Age-related decline in fertility is a consequence of low oocyte number and/or low oocyte competence resulting in pregnancy failure. Transforming growth factor (TGF)-β signalling is a well-studied pathway involved in follicular development and ovulation. Recently, small non-coding RNAs, namely microRNAs (miRNAs), have been demonstrated to regulate several members of this pathway; miRNAs are secreted inside small cell-secreted vesicles called exosomes. The overall goal of the present study was to determine whether altered exosome miRNA content in follicular fluid from old mares is associated with changes in TGF-β signalling in granulosa cells during follicle development. Follicular fluid was collected at deviation (n=6), mid-oestrus (n=6) and preovulation (n=6) for identification of exosomal miRNAs from young (3-12 years) and old (20-26 years) mares. Analysis of selected TGF-β signalling members revealed significantly increased levels of interleukin 6 (IL6) in granulosa cells from mid-oestrus compared with preovulatory follicles, and collagen alpha-2(I) chain (COL1A2) in granulosa cells from deviation compared with preovulatory follicles in young mares. In addition, granulosa cells from old mares had significantly altered levels of DNA-binding protein inhibitor ID-2 (ID2), signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 (STAT1) and cell division cycle 25A (CDC25A). Finally, changes in exosomal miRNA predicted to target selected TGF-β members were identified.
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- Juliano C da Silveira
- Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80521, USA
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- Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80521, USA
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- Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80521, USA
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- Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80521, USA
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Abedini A, Zamberlam G, Boerboom D, Price CA. Non-canonical WNT5A is a potential regulator of granulosa cell function in cattle. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2015; 403:39-45. [PMID: 25600632 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2015.01.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2014] [Revised: 12/18/2014] [Accepted: 01/12/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The WNT family has been implicated in follicular development in rodents, however, the role of WNTs in the follicle of monovulatory species is poorly understood. The objective of this study was to determine the potential roles of WNTs in bovine granulosa cell function. Cells cultured in serum-free medium expressed mRNA encoding WNT2B, WNT5B and WNT5A. Levels of WNT5A, but not of WNT2B or WNT5B mRNA, were down-regulated by FSH. Addition of WNT5A to cultured cells suppressed FSH-stimulated estradiol and progesterone secretion, and levels of mRNA encoding the steroidogenic enzymes CYP19A1, CYP11A1 and the FSH receptor, but had no effect on cell proliferation or apoptosis. Immunoblot experiments showed that WNT5A reduced activation of CTNNB1 and stimulated phosphorylation of MAPK8 and JUN proteins. We conclude that WNT5A is a negative regulator of FSH-stimulated granulosa cell steroidogenesis, and that it acts by suppressing canonical WNT signaling activity and inducing the non-canonical MAPK8/JUN pathway.
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- Atefeh Abedini
- Centre de Recherche en Reproduction Animale, Faculté de Médecine Vétérinaire, Université de Montréal, St-Hyacinthe, QC J2S 7C6, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche en Reproduction Animale, Faculté de Médecine Vétérinaire, Université de Montréal, St-Hyacinthe, QC J2S 7C6, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche en Reproduction Animale, Faculté de Médecine Vétérinaire, Université de Montréal, St-Hyacinthe, QC J2S 7C6, Canada
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- Centre de Recherche en Reproduction Animale, Faculté de Médecine Vétérinaire, Université de Montréal, St-Hyacinthe, QC J2S 7C6, Canada.
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Shinomura M, Kishi K, Tomita A, Kawasumi M, Kanezashi H, Kuroda Y, Tsunekawa N, Ozawa A, Aiyama Y, Yoneda A, Suzuki H, Saito M, Picard JY, Kohno K, Kurohmaru M, Kanai-Azuma M, Kanai Y. A novel Amh-Treck transgenic mouse line allows toxin-dependent loss of supporting cells in gonads. Reproduction 2014; 148:H1-9. [PMID: 25212783 DOI: 10.1530/rep-14-0171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Cell ablation technology is useful for studying specific cell lineages in a developing organ in vivo. Herein, we established a novel anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH)-toxin receptor-mediated cell knockout (Treck) mouse line, in which the diphtheria toxin (DT) receptor was specifically activated in Sertoli and granulosa cells in postnatal testes and ovaries respectively. In the postnatal testes of Amh-Treck transgenic (Tg) male mice, DT injection induced a specific loss of the Sertoli cells in a dose-dependent manner, as well as the specific degeneration of granulosa cells in the primary and secondary follicles caused by DT injection in Tg females. In the testes with depletion of Sertoli cell, germ cells appeared to survive for only several days after DT treatment and rapidly underwent cell degeneration, which led to the accumulation of a large amount of cell debris within the seminiferous tubules by day 10 after DT treatment. Transplantation of exogenous healthy Sertoli cells following DT treatment rescued the germ cell loss in the transplantation sites of the seminiferous epithelia, leading to a partial recovery of the spermatogenesis. These results provide not only in vivo evidence of the crucial role of Sertoli cells in the maintenance of germ cells, but also show that the Amh-Treck Tg line is a useful in vivo model of the function of the supporting cell lineage in developing mammalian gonads.
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- Mai Shinomura
- Department of Veterinary AnatomyThe University of Tokyo, Yayoi 1-1-1, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, JapanDepartment of Experimental Animal Model for Human DiseaseCenter for Experimental Animals, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8510, JapanGraduate School of Biological SciencesNara Institute of Science and Technology, 8916-5, Takayama, Ikoma, Nara 630-0192, JapanINSERM U1133BFA, University Paris VII, 75205 Paris Cedex 13, France
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- Department of Veterinary AnatomyThe University of Tokyo, Yayoi 1-1-1, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, JapanDepartment of Experimental Animal Model for Human DiseaseCenter for Experimental Animals, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8510, JapanGraduate School of Biological SciencesNara Institute of Science and Technology, 8916-5, Takayama, Ikoma, Nara 630-0192, JapanINSERM U1133BFA, University Paris VII, 75205 Paris Cedex 13, France
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- Department of Veterinary AnatomyThe University of Tokyo, Yayoi 1-1-1, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, JapanDepartment of Experimental Animal Model for Human DiseaseCenter for Experimental Animals, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8510, JapanGraduate School of Biological SciencesNara Institute of Science and Technology, 8916-5, Takayama, Ikoma, Nara 630-0192, JapanINSERM U1133BFA, University Paris VII, 75205 Paris Cedex 13, France
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- Department of Veterinary AnatomyThe University of Tokyo, Yayoi 1-1-1, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, JapanDepartment of Experimental Animal Model for Human DiseaseCenter for Experimental Animals, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8510, JapanGraduate School of Biological SciencesNara Institute of Science and Technology, 8916-5, Takayama, Ikoma, Nara 630-0192, JapanINSERM U1133BFA, University Paris VII, 75205 Paris Cedex 13, France
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- Department of Veterinary AnatomyThe University of Tokyo, Yayoi 1-1-1, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, JapanDepartment of Experimental Animal Model for Human DiseaseCenter for Experimental Animals, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8510, JapanGraduate School of Biological SciencesNara Institute of Science and Technology, 8916-5, Takayama, Ikoma, Nara 630-0192, JapanINSERM U1133BFA, University Paris VII, 75205 Paris Cedex 13, France
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- Department of Veterinary AnatomyThe University of Tokyo, Yayoi 1-1-1, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, JapanDepartment of Experimental Animal Model for Human DiseaseCenter for Experimental Animals, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8510, JapanGraduate School of Biological SciencesNara Institute of Science and Technology, 8916-5, Takayama, Ikoma, Nara 630-0192, JapanINSERM U1133BFA, University Paris VII, 75205 Paris Cedex 13, France
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- Department of Veterinary AnatomyThe University of Tokyo, Yayoi 1-1-1, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, JapanDepartment of Experimental Animal Model for Human DiseaseCenter for Experimental Animals, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8510, JapanGraduate School of Biological SciencesNara Institute of Science and Technology, 8916-5, Takayama, Ikoma, Nara 630-0192, JapanINSERM U1133BFA, University Paris VII, 75205 Paris Cedex 13, France
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- Department of Veterinary AnatomyThe University of Tokyo, Yayoi 1-1-1, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, JapanDepartment of Experimental Animal Model for Human DiseaseCenter for Experimental Animals, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8510, JapanGraduate School of Biological SciencesNara Institute of Science and Technology, 8916-5, Takayama, Ikoma, Nara 630-0192, JapanINSERM U1133BFA, University Paris VII, 75205 Paris Cedex 13, France
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- Department of Veterinary AnatomyThe University of Tokyo, Yayoi 1-1-1, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, JapanDepartment of Experimental Animal Model for Human DiseaseCenter for Experimental Animals, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8510, JapanGraduate School of Biological SciencesNara Institute of Science and Technology, 8916-5, Takayama, Ikoma, Nara 630-0192, JapanINSERM U1133BFA, University Paris VII, 75205 Paris Cedex 13, France
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- Department of Veterinary AnatomyThe University of Tokyo, Yayoi 1-1-1, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, JapanDepartment of Experimental Animal Model for Human DiseaseCenter for Experimental Animals, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8510, JapanGraduate School of Biological SciencesNara Institute of Science and Technology, 8916-5, Takayama, Ikoma, Nara 630-0192, JapanINSERM U1133BFA, University Paris VII, 75205 Paris Cedex 13, France
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- Department of Veterinary AnatomyThe University of Tokyo, Yayoi 1-1-1, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, JapanDepartment of Experimental Animal Model for Human DiseaseCenter for Experimental Animals, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8510, JapanGraduate School of Biological SciencesNara Institute of Science and Technology, 8916-5, Takayama, Ikoma, Nara 630-0192, JapanINSERM U1133BFA, University Paris VII, 75205 Paris Cedex 13, France
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- Department of Veterinary AnatomyThe University of Tokyo, Yayoi 1-1-1, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, JapanDepartment of Experimental Animal Model for Human DiseaseCenter for Experimental Animals, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8510, JapanGraduate School of Biological SciencesNara Institute of Science and Technology, 8916-5, Takayama, Ikoma, Nara 630-0192, JapanINSERM U1133BFA, University Paris VII, 75205 Paris Cedex 13, France
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- Department of Veterinary AnatomyThe University of Tokyo, Yayoi 1-1-1, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, JapanDepartment of Experimental Animal Model for Human DiseaseCenter for Experimental Animals, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8510, JapanGraduate School of Biological SciencesNara Institute of Science and Technology, 8916-5, Takayama, Ikoma, Nara 630-0192, JapanINSERM U1133BFA, University Paris VII, 75205 Paris Cedex 13, France
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- Department of Veterinary AnatomyThe University of Tokyo, Yayoi 1-1-1, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, JapanDepartment of Experimental Animal Model for Human DiseaseCenter for Experimental Animals, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8510, JapanGraduate School of Biological SciencesNara Institute of Science and Technology, 8916-5, Takayama, Ikoma, Nara 630-0192, JapanINSERM U1133BFA, University Paris VII, 75205 Paris Cedex 13, France
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- Department of Veterinary AnatomyThe University of Tokyo, Yayoi 1-1-1, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, JapanDepartment of Experimental Animal Model for Human DiseaseCenter for Experimental Animals, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8510, JapanGraduate School of Biological SciencesNara Institute of Science and Technology, 8916-5, Takayama, Ikoma, Nara 630-0192, JapanINSERM U1133BFA, University Paris VII, 75205 Paris Cedex 13, France
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- Department of Veterinary AnatomyThe University of Tokyo, Yayoi 1-1-1, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, JapanDepartment of Experimental Animal Model for Human DiseaseCenter for Experimental Animals, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8510, JapanGraduate School of Biological SciencesNara Institute of Science and Technology, 8916-5, Takayama, Ikoma, Nara 630-0192, JapanINSERM U1133BFA, University Paris VII, 75205 Paris Cedex 13, France
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- Department of Veterinary AnatomyThe University of Tokyo, Yayoi 1-1-1, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, JapanDepartment of Experimental Animal Model for Human DiseaseCenter for Experimental Animals, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8510, JapanGraduate School of Biological SciencesNara Institute of Science and Technology, 8916-5, Takayama, Ikoma, Nara 630-0192, JapanINSERM U1133BFA, University Paris VII, 75205 Paris Cedex 13, France
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An ovarian follicle is composed of an oocyte and surrounding theca and granulosa cells. Oocytes are stored in an arrested state within primordial follicles until they are signaled to re-initiate development by undergoing primordial-to-primary follicle transition. Previous gene bionetwork analyses of primordial follicle development identified a number of critical cytokine signaling pathways and genes potentially involved in the process. In the current study, candidate regulatory genes and pathways from the gene network analyses were tested for their effects on the formation of primordial follicles (follicle assembly) and on primordial follicle transition using whole ovary organ culture experiments. Observations indicate that the tyrphostin inhibitor (E)-2-benzylidene-3-(cyclohexylamino)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one increased follicle assembly significantly, supporting a role for the MAPK signaling pathway in follicle assembly. The cytokine interleukin 16 (IL16) promotes primordial-to-primary follicle transition as compared with the controls, where as Delta-like ligand 4 (DLL4) and WNT-3A treatments have no effect. Immunohistochemical experiments demonstrated the localization of both the cytokine IL16 and its receptor CD4 in the granulosa cells surrounding each oocyte within the ovarian follicle. The tyrphostin LDN193189 (LDN) is an inhibitor of the bone morphogenic protein receptor 1 within the TGFB signaling pathway and was found to promote the primordial-to-primary follicle transition. Observations support the importance of cytokines (i.e., IL16) and cytokine signaling pathways in the regulation of early follicle development. Insights into regulatory factors affecting early primordial follicle development are provided that may associate with ovarian disease and translate to improved therapy in the future.
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- Amanda Feeney
- School of Biological SciencesCenter for Reproductive Biology, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164-4236, USA
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- School of Biological SciencesCenter for Reproductive Biology, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164-4236, USA
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- School of Biological SciencesCenter for Reproductive Biology, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164-4236, USA
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A network of extracellular signaling factors has previously been shown to act in concert to control the ovarian primordial to primary follicle transition. The current study was designed to investigate the roles of the endogenous bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) inhibitors Gremlin 1 (GREM1) and GREM2 in primordial follicle transition in the rat ovary. GREM1 and GREM2 treatments were found to reverse the effects of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) to inhibit follicle transition in a whole-ovary culture system. GREM1 reversed the effect of BMP4 to stimulate primordial follicle transition. Immunohistochemical studies showed that GREM2, but not GREM1, was present in primordial follicles suggesting that GREM2 may regulate primordial follicle transition in vivo. Co-immunoprecipitation studies indicated that GREM2 directly binds to AMH, as well as to BMP4. Transcriptome analyses of ovaries treated with GREM2 or GREM1 yielded negligible numbers of differentially expressed genes, suggesting that the immediate effects of GREM2 or GREM1 appear to be at the level of protein-protein interactions, rather than direct actions on the cells. A number of other ovarian growth factors were found to influence the expression of Grem2. Observations suggest that Grem2 is a part of the signaling network of growth factors that regulate the primordial to primary follicle transition. Insights into the regulatory networks affecting the pool of primordial follicles are important to understand the molecular basis for reproductive diseases such as primary ovarian insufficiency.
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- Eric E Nilsson
- School of Biological SciencesCenter for Reproductive Biology, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164-4236, USA
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- School of Biological SciencesCenter for Reproductive Biology, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164-4236, USA
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- School of Biological SciencesCenter for Reproductive Biology, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164-4236, USA
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Barilovits SJ, Newsom KJ, Bickford JS, Beachy DE, Rhoton-Vlasak A, Nick HS. Characterization of a mechanism to inhibit ovarian follicle activation. Fertil Steril 2014; 101:1450-7. [PMID: 24559722 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2014.01.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2013] [Revised: 01/14/2014] [Accepted: 01/15/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To demonstrate that a small molecule can induce the transcription factor Foxo3 in the ovary and lead to inhibition of follicle activation. DESIGN Cell culture, organ culture, and animal studies. SETTING University-based laboratory. ANIMAL(S) 23 female C57BL/6 mice. INTERVENTION(S) Human ovary cells and mouse ovaries in culture treated with 2-deoxyglucose (2-DG) to mimic glucose deprivation, and mice intraperitoneally injected with 100 mg/kg, 300 mg/kg, or 600 mg/kg 2-DG daily for 2 weeks. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) In cell and organ culture, Foxo3 expression analyzed by quantitative reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR); in treated animals, expression of genes regulated by nutrient deprivation (Foxo3, ATF4, GRP78, CHOP, ASNS, c-Myc) measured in brain, kidney, and ovary by qRT-PCR; and ovarian follicles histologically classified and counted. RESULT(S) Foxo3 expression is induced by 2-DG at both the mRNA and protein level in human ovarian cell culture, possibly through ATF4-dependent gene regulation. Foxo3 expression is also induced by 2-DG in ovarian organ culture. Treatment of mice with 100 mg/kg 2-DG resulted in a 2.6 fold induction of Foxo3 in the ovary and a 58% decrease in type 3a primary follicles. CONCLUSION(S) Expression of Foxo3 is induced by nutrient deprivation in cell culture, organ culture, and in vivo. In mice, 2-DG treatment results in an inhibition of primordial follicle activation. These data indicate that Foxo3 induction by 2-DG may be useful for fertility preservation.
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- Sarah J Barilovits
- Department of Neuroscience, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida; Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Neuroscience, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Neuroscience, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Neuroscience, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Neuroscience, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida; Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
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Abdi S, Salehnia M, Hosseinkhani S. Evaluation of apoptosis in long-term culture of vitrified mouse whole ovaries. Res Vet Sci 2013; 96:1-4. [PMID: 24216075 DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2013.09.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2013] [Revised: 09/22/2013] [Accepted: 09/28/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The purpose of the present study was to investigate the development of follicles and incidence of apoptosis in vitrified neonatal mouse ovaries cultured in vitro in the presence of leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF). The vitrified and non-vitrified ovaries of 1-week-old mouse were cultured in the presence or absence of LIF for 7 days. At the beginning and at the end of culture period in each ovary of all groups of study the mean area and the development of ovarian follicles were analyzed; moreover, the incidence of apoptosis was assessed by transmission electron microscopy, terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated deoxyuridine triphosphate nick end-labeling (TUNEL) method, DNA laddering and caspase-3/7 activity technique. The hormonal assay was done on the conditioned media collected during culture period. The proportion of preantral follicles and the levels of hormones increased in all cultured groups and it was significantly higher in LIF treated groups than in their control (P<0.001). The ultrastructural characteristics of cell death, DNA fragmentation and TUNEL positive signals were prominent in vitrified cultured ovaries. The level of caspase-3/7 activity was higher in vitrified cultured ovaries. LIF supplementation during 7 days of culture appeared to significantly preserve cells function and increase the follicular development of both vitrified and non-vitrified ovaries.
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- Shabnam Abdi
- Anatomy Department, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Anatomy Department, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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Yang X, Wang Q, Gao Z, Zhou Z, Peng S, Chang WL, Lin HY, Zhang W, Wang H. Proprotein convertase furin regulates apoptosis and proliferation of granulosa cells in the rat ovary. PLoS One 2013; 8:e50479. [PMID: 23418414 PMCID: PMC3572104 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0050479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2011] [Accepted: 10/24/2012] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Folliculogenesis is tightly controlled by a series of hormones, growth factors and cytokines, many of which are secreted as proproteins and require processing by proteases before becoming functional. Furin is a member of the subtilisin-like proteases that activate large numbers of proprotein substrates and is ubiquitously expressed and implicated in many physiological and pathological processes. However, the precise role of furin during folliculogenesis has not been thoroughly investigated. The goal of the present work is to identify the role of furin in the development of granulosa cells during folliculogenesis, using immunohistochemistry, RT-PCR, Western blot and functional studies in primary cultured rat granulosa cells. Our results demonstrate that furin is highly expressed in granulosa cells and oocytes of the ovary with very limited expression in other ovarian cells such as the epithelial, stromal or theca cells. Furin siRNA significantly increases apoptosis of the granulosa cells from large antral/preovulatory follicles, in part via downregulation of the anti-apoptotic proteins, XIAP and p-AKT. On the contrary, furin siRNA markedly decreases proliferation of granulosa cells based on the downregulation of proliferation cell nuclear antigen (PCNA). Taken together, these data suggest that furin may play an important role in regulating apoptosis and proliferation of granulosa cells.
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- Xiaokui Yang
- Department of Human Reproductive Medicine, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Human Reproductive Medicine, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Human Reproductive Medicine, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Human Reproductive Medicine, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- * E-mail: (HW); (WZ)
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- State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- * E-mail: (HW); (WZ)
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Nilsson E, Larsen G, Manikkam M, Guerrero-Bosagna C, Savenkova MI, Skinner MK. Environmentally induced epigenetic transgenerational inheritance of ovarian disease. PLoS One 2012; 7:e36129. [PMID: 22570695 PMCID: PMC3343040 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0036129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 189] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2011] [Accepted: 03/30/2012] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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The actions of environmental toxicants and relevant mixtures in promoting the epigenetic transgenerational inheritance of ovarian disease was investigated with the use of a fungicide, a pesticide mixture, a plastic mixture, dioxin and a hydrocarbon mixture. After transient exposure of an F0 gestating female rat during embryonic gonadal sex determination, the F1 and F3 generation progeny adult onset ovarian disease was assessed. Transgenerational disease phenotypes observed included an increase in cysts resembling human polycystic ovarian disease (PCO) and a decrease in the ovarian primordial follicle pool size resembling primary ovarian insufficiency (POI). The F3 generation granulosa cells were isolated and found to have a transgenerational effect on the transcriptome and epigenome (differential DNA methylation). Epigenetic biomarkers for environmental exposure and associated gene networks were identified. Epigenetic transgenerational inheritance of ovarian disease states was induced by all the different classes of environmental compounds, suggesting a role of environmental epigenetics in ovarian disease etiology.
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- School of Biological Sciences, Center for Reproductive Biology, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, United States of America
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Gilbert I, Robert C, Vigneault C, Blondin P, Sirard MA. Impact of the LH surge on granulosa cell transcript levels as markers of oocyte developmental competence in cattle. Reproduction 2012; 143:735-47. [PMID: 22457433 DOI: 10.1530/rep-11-0460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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In the case of in vitro embryonic production, it is known that not all oocytes detain the developmental capacity to form an embryo. This capacity appears to be acquired through completion of folliculogenesis, during which the oocyte and follicular cells influence their respective destinies. The differentiation status of granulosa cells (GCs) could therefore offer an indicator of oocyte quality. The aim of this study was to compare mRNA transcript abundance in GCs associated with oocytes that subsequently reach or not the blastocyst stage. GCs were collected from cattle following an ovarian stimulation protocol that did or did not include the administration of LH. GCs were classified according to the developmental stage achieved by the associated oocytes. Transcript abundance was measured by microarray. Follicles (n=189) obtained from cows before and after the LH surge were essentially similar and the rates of oocytes reaching the blastocyst stage were not significantly different (52 vs 41%), but blastocyst quality was significantly better in the post-LH-surge group. In GCs from the pre-LH-surge group and associated with developmentally competent oocytes, 18 overexpressed and 22 underexpressed transcripts were found, including novel uncharacterized transcripts, whereas no differentially expressed transcripts were associated with developmentally different oocytes in the post-LH-surge group. The novel transcriptomic response associated with LH appeared to mask the difference. Based on oocyte developmental competence, the period prior to the LH surge appears best suited for studying competence-associated mRNA transcripts in bovine follicle cells.
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- Isabelle Gilbert
- Centre de Recherche en Biologie de la Reproduction, INAF, Université Laval, Québec, Québec, Canada G1V 0A6
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Zamberlam G, Portela V, de Oliveira JFC, Gonçalves PBD, Price CA. Regulation of inducible nitric oxide synthase expression in bovine ovarian granulosa cells. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2011; 335:189-94. [PMID: 21256181 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2011.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2010] [Revised: 01/11/2011] [Accepted: 01/13/2011] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Nitric oxide (NO) is a potential regulator of ovarian follicle growth, and ovarian granulosa cells reportedly generate NO in response to gonadotrophins, suggesting that the regulated form of nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) is present. The objectives of the present study were to gain insight into the expression and role of iNOS in the follicle. Messenger RNA encoding iNOS was detected in granulosa cells, and abundance was higher in growing dominant follicles compared to subordinate follicles (P<0.01). FSH (P<0.05) and IGF1 (P<0.01) stimulated oestradiol secretion and iNOS mRNA abundance in granulosa cells in vitro, whereas FGF2 (P<0.05) and EGF (P<0.01) decreased oestradiol secretion and iNOS expression. The addition of an anti-oestrogen prevented FSH-induced iNOS mRNA accumulation. Inhibition of endogenous NO production did not affect steroidogenesis in granulosa cells, but increased FasL mRNA abundance, caspase-3 activation and the incidence of apoptotic cell death (P<0.05). These results demonstrate that iNOS is expressed in ruminant granulosa cells and is regulated by gonadotrophins and oestradiol. Physiological levels of NO may contribute to the survival of granulosa cells.
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- Gustavo Zamberlam
- Laboratório de Biotecnologia e Reprodução Animal, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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