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Title
Localisation and endocrine control of hyaluronan synthase (HAS) 2, HAS3 and CD44 expression in sheep granulosa cells
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Abstract
The aim of the present study was to investigate the hormonal regulation of hyaluronan (HA) components in sheep granulosa cells. HA components are present in the reproductive tract and have a range of physical and signalling properties related to reproductive function in several species. First, abattoir-derived ovaries of sheep were used to determine the localisation of HA synthase (HAS) 13 and CD44 proteins in antral follicles. Staining for HAS13 and CD44 proteins was most intense in the granulosa layer. Accordingly, the expression of HAS2, HAS3 and CD44 mRNA was measured in cultured granulosa cells exposed to 050 ng mL1 of 17β-oestradiol and different combinations of oestradiol, gonadotropins, insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-1 and insulin for 4896 h (1 ng mL1 FSH, 10 ng mL1 insulin, 10 ng mL1 IGF-1, 40 ng mL1 E2 and 25 ng mL1 LH.). mRNA expression was quantified by real-time polymerase chain reaction using a fold induction method. The results revealed that the hormones tested generally stimulated mRNA expression of the genes of interest in cultured granulosa cells. Specifically, oestradiol, when combined with IGF-1, insulin and FSH, stimulated HAS2 mRNA expression. Oestradiol and LH had synergistic effects in increasing HAS3 mRNA expression. In conclusion, we suggest that the hormones studied differentially regulate HAS2, HAS3 and CD44 in ovine granulosa cells in vitro. Further work is needed to address the signalling pathways involved.
Language
Dutch
Source (journal)
Reproduction, fertility and development. - East Melbourne
Publication
East Melbourne : 2016
ISSN
1031-3613
DOI
10.1071/RD14294
Volume/pages
28 :6 (2014) , p. 765-775
ISI
000374546100013
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